How is the sound of this thing? Every video I've seen records the sound with a microphone, rather than a direct connection. so I can't be sure.
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The sound is very good. As it has so many options - piano, trumpets, glass (!) - volume control etc. and I'm not an audio expert or musician it is a little difficult to answer but I find it very pleasing to listen to both kids playing and the preset music. It does have a good quality sound to it and is NOT tinny or cheesey!
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It has an audio in...which I would guess it is at line input level, not intended for a microphone. That is what it seems to be to me.
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Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home network work great. Sorry I don't have a better reply regarding the sound quality.
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yes there is sound with the video, the mic is not very big so it may not pick up everything but it is there.
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In a word Yes. I only ever shot one video just to see how it worked and the sound seemed weak. Never played on my computer though but did read that others had your same experience as you. Battery saving feature??
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Just ran into this message thread, looking to update my wireless mic setup for my Zi8, that I've had since Christmas. Rick-whoever you talked to at Kodak must not be very well-knowledged. I have been using a wireless mic that I've had for nearly 30 years. I'm looking to find one with updated technology, hoping the quality will be a bit better. Hope I can, but if I can't, I know I have one that does work with it. It's an old RCA, but its range is only about 15-18 feet and I have to get the mic close to my mouth or decent sound pickup.
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I recorded it in action. listen.... http://www.amazon.com/review/R1KZELKXIZQMCG/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B005PK7RW4
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If i am not wrong the camera does not have a Mic input, only the built in. You shoul be able to capture some natural sound, if you need better audio quality i would recomend another camera.
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Problem: Yes, the tape drive system produces an undesirable sound. I sent my original back to have it repaired. Sony could not correct this noise problem, but they did report to me that they tried several of the cameras on site and all of them also made the sound. I requested another new camera which they agreed to, but it does the same thing. Fix: I tried using an external mic on a stand, but the quality would pick up too much ambient noise. I recently corrected the problem by purchasing a Rodeo Shotgun Mic with an adapter shoe for the camera mount. I wish I had done this years ago. You don't realize how important good sound pickup is until you use a good quality mic.
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I have plugged it directly into my Canon Vixia HV40 and both the wireless and the corded microphone pick up great. I didn't get the lapel mic in my order, but the corded mic will plug into the wireless system and that worked fine too. I thought the sound was great. Here is a link to see how the sound picked up with just the camcorder powering the microphone:http://youtu.be/pmSCrXWNT5QMy wife works at a retirement community and we recently started doing a weekly news show for the residents. This video is our first program. The microphone they use in the segments with the anchors is this microphone. I hope this is helpful to you. I have plugged it directly into my Canon Vixia HV40 and both the wireless and the corded microphone pick up great. I didn't get the lapel mic in my order, but the corded mic will plug into the wireless system and that worked fine too. I thought the sound was great. Here is a link to see how the sound picked up with just the camcorder powering the microphone:http://youtu.be/pmSCrXWNT5QMy wife works at a retirement community and we recently started doing a weekly news show for the residents. This video is our first program. The microphone they use in the segments with the anchors is... » Read More I have plugged it directly into my Canon Vixia HV40 and both the wireless and the corded microphone pick up great. I didn't get the lapel mic in my order, but the corded mic will plug into the wireless system and that worked fine too. I thought the sound was great. Here is a link to see how the sound picked up with just the camcorder powering the microphone:http://youtu.be/pmSCrXWNT5QMy wife works at a retirement community and we recently started doing a weekly news show for the residents. This video is our first program. The microphone they use in the segments with the anchors is this microphone. I hope this is helpful to you. « Show Less
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Not sure, but if you are referring to having it connected to a computer it could be a soft ware issue. I think I was covering up the mic with my hand at times inadvertently while recording.
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i have a mic but cant get it to work :( sorry i can not help they did tell me though that if the mic was to close to one of the cameras that may happen try putting it in the center of the room .. any feedback on how to get to work would be helpful lol...
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good speakers don't just cost $$, they also cost in weight and size. that's doubtless why the original version had no speaker at all. people complained, so they threw a token speaker. OTOH, even if it's as you describe, that can still help do a sanity check that the recording worked. I don't trust the level indicator...could be noise, feedback, whatever causing the apparent level.
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The sound records on the videos OK and I can hear it when I upload them to my computer. But the camera itself makes no sounds whatsoever -- no video playback sound, no shutter sound, etc., despite what the camera settings are. It's almost as if its own speaker is not connected / broken.
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I think you need a uni-directional mic for what you want. This is more a recording mic where sound comes from a single source.
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Honestly the suck. I hooked it up to my sound system it lasted about a month before my records didnt sound right. Your better off getting a older used one. If you wanna record on your computer get audacity or soundwave and a rca to 3.5mm cord and plug in the the mic port.
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It is really nice sounding. This is a PROFESSIONAL mic, so you can expect good things from it. But just to warn you, it doesn't come with the cords for the Mic, so you need to buy them separately. If you want to hear an example, here is my Soundcloud, so you can here the music I recorded with it.soundcloud.com/cashcheck