michaelruk
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Hi all, I have searched through the forum but can only find posts related to a few years back.
I am looking to purchase a wide angle and reasonable zoom hd camcorder and external microphone (ideally wireless) to record presentations that will be done in a classroom environment with the individual stood at the front.
I previously used a relavitely low spec 'sports head cam' where the small cylindrical video camera had a wide angle lens and connected to a mini dvr. It also had a microphone input jack. This had a wireless receiver connected into it (using two different jack types convertors to make it into a 3.5mm headphone jack )and then a wireless transmitter for the person doing the presentation. I am trying to replicate this setup but using better quality video and sound recording equipment as this has now broken.
For the interim I have been using a Toshiba entry level camcorder. The sound isn't too bad but the camera lens isn't wide angle.
I am seeking advice on buying a hd camcorder that is higher than entry level specifications but cheaper than £500 and has an external mic input. From doing some research finding a hd camera isn't an issue but finding one with external mic input is proving more difficult.
Also can anybody help me with some information on external wireless microphones. Can camcorders only use wired external mics or would a wireless mic and receiver also work, does it depend on the camera purchased etc as to what will work?
The other option I had thought about was the length of the wire provided on the wired microphone and if necessary could this be extended to be positioned close to the speaker?
Finally the last option was if the internal mic within a mid to higher price camcorder would be powerful enough in a small room environment to pick up voice without the need for an external mic?
Many Thanks in advance for all help and assistance.
I am looking to purchase a wide angle and reasonable zoom hd camcorder and external microphone (ideally wireless) to record presentations that will be done in a classroom environment with the individual stood at the front.
I previously used a relavitely low spec 'sports head cam' where the small cylindrical video camera had a wide angle lens and connected to a mini dvr. It also had a microphone input jack. This had a wireless receiver connected into it (using two different jack types convertors to make it into a 3.5mm headphone jack )and then a wireless transmitter for the person doing the presentation. I am trying to replicate this setup but using better quality video and sound recording equipment as this has now broken.
For the interim I have been using a Toshiba entry level camcorder. The sound isn't too bad but the camera lens isn't wide angle.
I am seeking advice on buying a hd camcorder that is higher than entry level specifications but cheaper than £500 and has an external mic input. From doing some research finding a hd camera isn't an issue but finding one with external mic input is proving more difficult.
Also can anybody help me with some information on external wireless microphones. Can camcorders only use wired external mics or would a wireless mic and receiver also work, does it depend on the camera purchased etc as to what will work?
The other option I had thought about was the length of the wire provided on the wired microphone and if necessary could this be extended to be positioned close to the speaker?
Finally the last option was if the internal mic within a mid to higher price camcorder would be powerful enough in a small room environment to pick up voice without the need for an external mic?
Many Thanks in advance for all help and assistance.