"Iain Churches" wrote in message
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"Keith G" wrote in message
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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.


Keith, the spec for your camera says mono mic.



Yes, the built-in mic is mono; the mic socket supports 'stereo'.


snip interesting miking procedure info


There is aways a compromise, as as close proximity audio track
doesn't really fit a wide angle pictu-)


Conversely, the built-in mics all too often sweep too wide, gather too much
ambient noise and throw the 'subject' into the background - like most
mobile phones these days!

There's a ton of reviews on YT - this one covers a few well-known models in
a fairly wacky way but with some cable problems, apparently:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFWjAH1zNMo