"David Harris" wrote in message
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On 19/07/2010 19:08, David Harris wrote:
On 19/07/2010 10:59, Keith G wrote:

I have a little pocket videocam for You Tubes and it has a (unique
amongst these things, apparently) socket for an external mic. Any
recommendations?

http://shop.kodak.co.uk/store/ekcons...ctID.147430700




The spec says 'support stereo' which I take to mean it will record two
channels in a single mic sort of way - worth bothering with or not? I've
no idea!

The built-in mic is actually far from useless, but I suspect benefits
would be gained from plugging in the right external mic, which would not
be too bulky or heavy for starters...??

Suggestions appreciated.



Audio-Technica make a half decent stereo single mic

http://www.millennium-music.co.uk/pr...ail/key/p/ppp/


or maybe Sony :

http://www.laptopguts.co.uk/sony-ecm...new-5721-p.asp


Ive used both on recording MP3 boxes (my iRiver for example) and they
are both OK

DH



Thank you for taking the trouble to dig those up, David. I think a main
requirement will be some wind protection, so I don't think either of those
will fit the bill, certainly not the Sony due to the way it attaches.



Hmmmm, the spec on your recorder does say : mic, monaural....

Time to read the handbook carefully methinks.


Except you don't really get one! That is the onboard mic being referred to -
it also says 'stereo supported in the I/O device list, but I'm thinking mono
will do in a ny case - outdoor subjects sre likely to be far enough away for
it not to matter.

Many thanks for your efforts.