can I add a shotgun/directional mic?
820080
I searched the manual and the manual from CD and found nothing. I would email support@panasonic.com. John
820081
We regret to inform you this camera does not have an option to connect an external microphone to it.
1368680
I use sennheiser ME66 in it. Most short shotgun microphones will work with this blimp.
79147
Yes, but you could also use the shickmount included with thr boom. Its a little tight fit for the mic but its ok to use.
1869843
The newer version of the unit has a better mic. In fact, it has two to choose from - a directional and an omni-directional. You might consider using the directional for voice and switch to omni if you want the crowd sounds.
1734992
You would probably go with the boom microphone option versus the wired. It supports both.
400585
I believe you can get a VOX headset, which will allow you to voice activate the pickup of the mic.
1293701
You can, but you will miss much of the texture of the music just because of distance and ambient distortion effects. The unit has decent mics, but if it were me and I would use outboard mics. Watch how you're mics are configured, probably overlapping L/R will work best
1076760
You probably need a Y-splitter for audio and mic if you want to use mic function. Here website on one:http://us.creative.com/p/accessories/sound-blaster-audio-mic-splitter-adapter
2224921
The camera has 1 (one) Stereo 3.5mm input jack on the front for the shotgun mic. I'm not sure how well the splitter idea would work or what the quality would be like, but in theory it should at least be functional. I know they make battery powered interfaces for that sort of thing that can combine two XLR inputs into a stereo signal. Good luck!
151257
I'm not sure of any add-on capabilities but it seems to be limited to the included two mics.
1482257
No not that I know of. Unless you buy a wireless attachment, but if that's the case, I would recommend just buying a wireless mic.
756960
They make an addon mic that mounts on the hotshoe and plugs into a jack on the side of the camera. You should be able to use that port for your purpose.
771154
I bought a $60 or $70 audio-technica shotgun mic from full compass (fullcompass.com). The mic itself is great (very directional, good sound quality). Shotgun mics are the kind the pros use on a boom pole, but you can use it however you want. The only thing is that my SR1 creates a noticeable buzzing noise in the audio whenever it's recording. Some other people have the same problem. I'm waiting on that firmware update from sony to see if it helps. Just keep this in mind before you go spending a lot of money on a mic.
1494243
I would say no. No shotgun mic is going to do a great job at that distance. It really needs to be a couple of feet away to work well. I would suggest using a lavaliere mic.
1556688
I would have to agree with the previous answers non expandable does not support external mics
1781271
You have a hot shoe on top for auxillary mic if you want a directional, shot gun with muff added for windy, limiting noise. The stereo mic in place for side to side, front and rear is superior. Google mooers realty on you tube and sample some videos for demonstration. The camera in use. http://www.youtube.com/mooersrealty
400269
You can do that but, you would need to buy an extra memory chip that goes in the back of the mic.