How to set-up and external mic on a DSLR

Just a quick video answering comment that asked how to set-up an external mic on a DSLR. I'm using a Canon but most brands with manual audio settings should be the same (ish). The most important thing is to turn off and attenuation and set the gain to manual. If you don't, when your silent the camera will raise the gain to find sound and introduce noise. Thanks for watching.
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[@Upploadz]

Simple and straight to the point. Great job.

[@TiredGirlsClub]

This helped NO END. Thanks for such a great straight forward video 🙌🏻

[@NoProJoe]

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

[@TyrellYT]

I haven’t yet purchased my rode. But thank you. Will definitely purchase it and use it for future videos. Thanks for the tutorial

[@NoProJoe]

Thank you very much.

[@ChellDeMagician]

NoPro Joe how does external microphone work on canon 1200D or its not possible

[@NoProJoe]

@@ChellDeMagician sorry for the extremely late reply. You are correct there is no input for external mics. You can record on an h1 and sync in your editor for cleaner audio.

[@icelatte6008]

No audio during playback….

[@shaajtalk]

This was so helpful, thank you so much! One of the simplest and most effective tutorials ever🎉

[@NoProJoe]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@nerijanethcastro3577]

Thank you, I've been recording for my channel and I knew something was not working with my mic until I seen this! Amazing now I can record and upload.

[@NoProJoe]

I'm glad it helped. :)

[@nyiajkood27]

I felt that your instructions were clear and understandable, it can follow a long with you. Very appreciative your lecture.

[@NoProJoe]

Thank you 😊 glad the video was helpful 👍

[@DrFredJones]

Thanks very helpful regarding sound settings.

[@NoProJoe]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@leighcrane-freemanvideos7146]

EXACTLY what I needed to know and quickly presented. Thank you!

[@NoProJoe]

I’m glad it was helpful 👍

[@Angelthedog]

Geez, thanks. I forgot to turn on the mic.

[@NoProJoe]

:)

[@stray_rae]

Hahaha watching this after spending an hour filming a video, thinking I was good. SAME. 😂

[@HauteModesty]

I'm so glad you are working on a Canon!!!! Thank you for the quick lesson and it was helpful and simple!

[@NoProJoe]

Good, I'm glad it helped. :)

[@romanjacobs1475]

Was looking for this exactly. Much love brother!

[@NoProJoe]

Awesome, glad it fit the bill! Thank you.

[@jackwolf1297]

love your style and easy talking about the topic

[@NoProJoe]

Thank you.

[@ShineLikeSheen]

thanks very helpful , I watched it twice and it was exactly what I needed

[@NoProJoe]

Awesome! I'm glad the video helped.

[@ShineLikeSheen]

@@NoProJoe 🥰

[@Manasareddy]

Hi I hav a rode micro (the basic rode mic) and a cannon rebel T7i . Am not able to configure wt are the settings that I should change in the camera so that the mic records my voice . Plz help

[@AuthenticSelfGrowth]

Thanks for the tutorial. Unfortunately, I am getting too much hiss in the background. I have the settings the same as you and but I dont think its loud enough. My voice sounds too low. Can you recommend anything? Thanks again

[@beckwilde]

i have the same problem too did you figure out how to fix it?

[@issydennis1532]

@@beckwilde how did you figure it out?

[@beckwilde]

Issy I found another video last year... I can’t find it anymore. I suggest you try looking at different videos

[@JDCDDesgins]

Great and helpful video. I basalt have the same set up as you, however I find when I got to edit the video in Final Cut Pro, the audio is extremely quiet. I have to boost the audio in the editing program to +12 and even then after I upload it to KZbin it seems quieter then normal. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@NoProJoe]

Its kind of a feel thing when setting the audio level on the camera. Perhaps you may have to set yours a bit higher to get the audio levels you desire. Just watch the noise that is introduced as you bring up the audio levels. When noise begins to creep in drop it back one notch. If your audio is set too low you'll introduce distortion noise which will defeat the purpose of setting the levels to begin with. I hope this info helps.

[@sammyfranvlogs9273]

I did this but my audio with the external Rode mic still sounds almost staticky and cheap... I have a canon T6i

[@NoProJoe]

You may have to go down a bit more with the gain on the camera. The noise floor may be a bit lower. A few other possibilities are a cheap battery of a faulty mic/connection. The easiest way to see noise is to be silent and watch the levels. If it is not on zero or slightly above there is noise. It could also be an interference issue. Something interfering with the audio. I hope this helps. Thank you for commenting.

[@Selena_lucas]

It keeps saying my mics off ?

[@ItsJazminAlvarez]

could you fix the problem I have the same issue I just also got the t6i o was so excited but this sound makes me frustated.

[@Lycosa]

Might be that the Canon DSLRs have a bad microphone pre-amp(lifier)... sorry to hear that.

[@deshpardeshkochautari8910]

I like your channel MEM 👍️

[@rachachable]

This was a huge help for me. Thank you!!! quick and to the point.

[@NoProJoe]

Glad it was helpful.

[@SamoreIntuitiveChats]

Hope this works. Will try later because my rode tends to have so much noise

[@NoProJoe]

Just saw your comment I hope it worked.

[@SamoreIntuitiveChats]

@@NoProJoe helped a bit. I started using a lavalier clip on mic. Thanks

[@AustonHolleman]

Thanks! Helped a lot!

[@adamdellavecchia1717]

Very informative and helpful, thank you for taking the time to make this

[@NoProJoe]

Thank you glad it helped.

[@oldengguy]

Thanks...works well. Unfortunately, with the microphone I bought, when I mount it to a camera connected to AC rather than battery, there is terrible hum in the audio. Is there any way to eliminate that? I use two cameras in my work, and I have them connected to AC adapters so as to not need to change batteries all the time. They are Canon SL1 and T3i. I just tried it on a separate SL1 running on battery power, and sound is good. I like to record product videos in stereo, and these two cameras only have mono built-in mics.

[@simplyrowen]

I bought a cheapish mic and it sounded just as bad as the built in. Now I’m thinking I need to do this and perhaps the quality will improve. Thanks for the video!

[@NoProJoe]

Definitely give it a try.

[@guyshaw]

Very helpful video. Helped me sort out my Canon EOS 250D

[@NoProJoe]

Great to hear!

[@magckmn01]

What are you attaching the mic to on top of the camera?? I have a flash spot up there .. the mic doesn’t want to fit on it.

[@NoProJoe]

It’s a hot shoe mounted mic. What kind of camera are you mounting it on? General with a standard hot shoe it should slide on.

[@CaravanMovies]

I have a boom mic and my problem is that there are two option buttons. 1) normal ( 2 ) Tele so my question is that what is the use of Tele mode or on which condition we have to use Tele mode ?

[@NoProJoe]

The tele mode is supposed to pick up sound at distance without including ambient noise. I've read mixed reviews about this option. Normal is for normal mic use in close proximity.

[@EliteAngieHD]

Omg Thank you so much for this video! This was so helpful and straight to the point! :) Really helped me out!

[@NoProJoe]

I’m glad it was helpful 😀

[@oso-goodcinema848]

I have a canon rebel t2i in my settings I don't have a manual or auto sound recording choice. What do I do

[@NoProJoe]

I believe your camera just has a sound recording on or off tab in the menu. The T2i is an earlier model and may not have had the levels function in it yet.

[@elmono3939]

@1:01 ... Always used to forget to turn mic ON. LOL I eventually replaced it with one that is always ON :)

[@NoProJoe]

Lol 😂 the struggle is real

[@biszovicmedia2400]

I have experience with my two videos i have short and i have now made my correction

[@OliviaChilton1]

idk if my mic is working. i have a canon eos rebel t6 and i have a rode mic. my rode mic doesnt have a on or off button it just gets me to plug it in and the audio doesnt seem to be any different with or without it

[@NoProJoe]

Is it a T6 or a T6i

[@OliviaChilton1]

NoPro Joe the t6

[@NoProJoe]

@@OliviaChilton1 Unfortunately the T6 does not have a mic jack. The jack that is there is for a remote shutter release.

[@jeffstreck]

You ain't no zero, Joe. Thanks for this. Succinct and awesome.

[@NoProJoe]

Thank you, you are too kind.

[@rachelhughes2837]

I bought a mic for £30. And iv done settings and played around and I still have white noise slightly how can I get rid of it? Or is it something an editing software needs to do. Thanks

[@NoProJoe]

Some mics just are not clean sounding. I've found you need to really be aware of your input volume. Generally, you can set your cameras input volume to about ¼ to get proper levels. When you are not speaking there should be very little movement of the levels gauge. Once you are speaking it should run to 12db or slightly above. Getting the ic as close as you can to your subject helps for not having to crank up the gain. FCPX has some great audio effects that help remove dead zone noise automatically. Unfortunately you need a Mac to use it. I use Mac exclusively so it works for me. I hear premier pro is also very good. I hope this helps.

[@rachelhughes2837]

@@NoProJoe yeah I set so that when I speak it goes close to or a bit over 12db but still slight white noise. OK thank you.😀

[@Inspire_andrew]

Thank you for sharing and making it simple

[@NoProJoe]

Thank you for watching. I’m glad it was helpful.

[@roninr8199]

Hi there. I was about to get boya mm1 which is similar to yours for my d7500. I cancelled my purchases because some reviews say it captured the lens auto focus sound too.

[@NoProJoe]

All shotgun mics will pickup noisy autofocus. If I use a shotgun mic while using autofocus I use a quiet STM lens. That is a Canon thing. I’m not sure if Nikon has an equivalent. An off camera mic is the only cure for not capturing focus sounds.

[@roninr8199]

@@NoProJoe nikon has something called afp lens but I don't think they are that silent. I would get a wired mic like boya m1 or get hollyland m1. Thanks for the info.

[@NoProJoe]

@@roninr8199 happy to help

[@awolatv]

thank you bro...this video realy important for me

[@NoProJoe]

Glad to hear that it was helpful 😊

[@jelaym.7673]

Thank you for the quick but helpful tip.

[@JtruUk]

Thanks for the tip. Can't wait to get the mic and try it out for myself.

[@NoProJoe]

Best of luck to you.

[@risto_raptor1466]

How do I set this up on my camera I have a canon eos4000d and it doesn't have a microphone Jack

[@NoProJoe]

Unfortunately, the 4000d cannot do external audio recording.

[@JakeBroe]

Hey Joe! Help! I bought a Canon 80D and a Rode VideoMic Pro+ and I am only getting audio recorded on the L channel (mono?). How do I make my camera record through my Rode mic in stereo? What am I missing?

[@sofimuss]

Any updates?

[@LewseeAhh]

When i playback the video on my camera how come theres no sound? It sounds like the mic muted the video

[@NoProJoe]

Hi, That audio recording may be disabled in the menu. You can give that a check. You can test the mic on another device like your phone to see if it is working too.

[@LewseeAhh]

NoPro Joe how do i undisable? I got my audio set on manual and the wind filter/ attenuator set on disable.

[@BlackCatFilmProductions]

Thanks for your helpful instructions. It help alot.

[@NoProJoe]

Glad to help

[@ritvikasthana]

why the wind filter is disabeled? can u pls explain? thanks!

[@NoProJoe]

It tends to cut the audio when it thinks wind is blowing past it ind it messes with the integrity of you audio input. Use a dead cat on your mic instead.

[@ritvikasthana]

@@NoProJoe yessss..now that you told...i remember audio going off last year at the beach during my vlog. thank you so much. much appreciate. namaste!

[@NoProJoe]

@@ritvikasthana glad to help my friend 👍

[@MrHexametaphosphate]

Great video really appreciate it. So my only question is you cannot record with a shotgun microphone while in auto mode correct? My Rd., Mike will only record if I am in manual video mode. Whenever I try to use it with the four auto function it does not work because I am assuming it defaults to the built-in microphone?

[@NoProJoe]

Honestly I’ve really never tried external mics in auto. Actually I turn auto off as soon a I get a camera because it is that bad. I’m pretty sure you are correct though

[@MrHexametaphosphate]

@@NoProJoe thanks for the response, yeah I agree because I can only see the microphone Icon when I’m in everything mode setting besides auto. The icon disappears when I switch my T7i to full auto.

[@MrHexametaphosphate]

@@NoProJoe one more question I have, would you recommend the Rode Mic Pro which is 150, over the rode mic go on for 100? For 50 more dollars it seems worth it because the pro you can actually turn on and stuff but the Go on mic has no on/off switch?

[@NoProJoe]

@@MrHexametaphosphate a lot of people swear by the go mic. I’ve never used one. I feel a powered mic is better, but that’s just an option. The go is much smaller and no battery worries. I guess I’m old school, I’d get the powered mic myself.

[@hrzn99]

Can I ask what the small mounting piece with the square on the bottom is called? I cannot find a mic or adapter to fit the small mount on top of the flash for my canon rebel T5.

[@NoProJoe]

The square plastic piece is a cold shoe mount. It comes on most shotgun mics for mounting. However, if a mic just has a 1/4 20 mount you can purchase a cold shoe male to 1/4 20 adapter.

[@hrzn99]

Thank you so much, new to photography and still learning the mounts and other terms, I appreciate it!

[@NoProJoe]

@@hrzn99 anytime 👍

[@femmechi]

Thank you so much! I’m going to try this on my canon t3i!

[@buddle_art]

my rhode mic does not have an on button so I dont know how to switch it on?

[@NoProJoe]

Which mic is it

[@angi-steauaangi-steaua3248]

Hi i have a nikon d750. Wat camera is this? Can you do a video to put the microphone on nikon d750?

[@NoProJoe]

The camera used is a T6i canon. I don’t own a Nikon so I cannot create a video for it. However, the setup should be fairly close. The movie menu should have an audio tab. Inside of that tab choose manual sensitivity and set your gain to the onscreen audio levels. I hope this helps.

[@4communitytrust561]

We have an external microphone but our DSLR doesnt have the jack to plug in so we brought an adaptor but sound still seems to be louder near the camrea rather then the mic? do you have any advise

[@NoProJoe]

Most camera (especially Canon) that do not have a mic input cannot recorded audio externally. The USB is not wired for sound so an adapter will not work. You’ll still be recording through the internal mics. What model camera do you own?

[@4communitytrust561]

@@NoProJoe It's a CANON 2000 D and an 1100 D

[@NoProJoe]

@@4communitytrust561 unfortunately, those two units do not have external mic accessibility.

[@4communitytrust561]

@@NoProJoe Can you suggest which ones do, o from what model up?

[@NoProJoe]

@@4communitytrust561 any model with the “I” designation will support external an microphone. So a T8i/850D down to the T3i/600D will accept a microphone. Also the higher end models like 70D, 80D, 90D, 7D, 6D. 5D. Generally the models 0000D do not have inputs. I hope this info helps. Thank you.

[@estradaj777]

Thanks for the video, straight and to the point

[@NoProJoe]

Thank you!

[@oldsoul_oner]

if i use an 8mm fisheye lens will you be able to see the mic in the shot?

[@NoProJoe]

That’s a good question. Honestly I’m not sure. Sorry about that.

[@oldsoul_oner]

@@NoProJoe thx

[@eddyyyzz2539]

why my camera doesn't have that thing to put my external mic ?

[@jestes7]

you have a shitty camera. sorry

[@peppistr7220]

Is there a way to put an mic on it without that mic audioinput?

[@NoProJoe]

You can mount an H1n to the hot shoe and sync your audio in your video editor.

[@MattBangsWood]

Thanks Joe! A lot of people recommend different things, and that static is a bitch to get away from.. You definitely helped me!

[@NoProJoe]

Awesome, static filled video is no bueno.

[@LearnEnglishWithCherrylamba]

Please help.... I am getting sound off option on screen while recording a video.

[@NoProJoe]

Hi, what brand and model is the camera?

[@dhruvsing723]

Canon 800d same problem mic boya m1

[@LearnEnglishWithCherrylamba]

@@dhruvsing723 check or change the battery once and set the sound recording at manual.

[@StNegarkhaneh]

@@LearnEnglishWithCherrylamba i find solution.i should use TRS cable or use a converter TRRS to TRS.plz record a video for that problem and say my name :D.it solution work for CANON 77D and 80D or some cameras.someone use a BOYA should use a converter . i use this www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images1000x1000/hamiltonbuhl_trrs2pc_single_trrs_to_dual_1197456.jpg but i think this one also works images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cnQapjEyL._AC_SX425_.jpg

[@Donmateuk]

@@StNegarkhaneh did anyone find a solution? i got the exact same problem please help

[@KaptainCanuck]

Proper broadcast gain is between -5 and -1decibels, not Db (I do not speak in abbreviations). I always go about -2 or -1.

[@obumnekeiwuji3384]

God bless You sir this video really helps me out

[@NoProJoe]

I’m glad it was helpful for you 😊

[@dermacure9618]

Hi, thank you for your video, I am using canin 90d and rode mic same as yours. I still hear a bit of noise , what settings should I use. I followed your settings and it is better but still a little noise

[@NoProJoe]

You may have to lower your volume a bit more until you see that there is no obvious noise being created by the mic. I also found that a really good battery in the mic made a difference for me. Of course that might just have been all in my mind but hey it worked for me. :)

[@dermacure9618]

@@NoProJoe thank you so much for getting back to me :)

[@NoProJoe]

@@dermacure9618 Anytime. Glad to help.

[@marybethnorsworthy1352]

you helped me on exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[@NoProJoe]

Glad to help. Thank you.

[@ehabsaid8678]

Hey, I have Fujifilm Finepix S9400W, do you know to add sn external mic to it? I don't see in it the same place to which you plugged the mic on

[@NoProJoe]

No external audio attachment on that camera.

[@pinao6508]

Awesome, Thank You! :) I finally managed to set it up!

[@sigridsalling438]

Hi! Great video! I have a canon eos 750D, but there is no video option? what do I do?

[@NoProJoe]

The 750d is the same camera I’m working with in the video. So you should be able to switch the top switch to the video icon then go to the menu and the audio options should be available. I hope this helps. Cheers!

[@sigridsalling438]

@@NoProJoe Omg thank you! Such an easy thing to do and it took me so long to figure it out hahaha

[@NoProJoe]

Glad I could help 😊

[@EastyEnt3]

This video helps so freaking much thank you very much!!!

[@NoProJoe]

I'm really glad it was helpful.

[@ivylee8896]

I have a canon sl3 and I cannot get my rode mic to stay on top of my camera. On the directions, it told me to twist the cap counter clock wise but it will not budge. Am i doing something wrong??

[@NoProJoe]

Try turning clockwise. That should tighten the top but. It sounds like it has been loosened to the end and will not turn counter clockwise anymore. I hope this helps 😊

[@privatealex153]

I have the same settings but i have the rode mic go and i had the dead cat on to block wind noise but I noticed on my video that even with the guard on, it picked up wind noise as if I didn't have the mic plugged in. Is there any other seetings for that?

[@NoProJoe]

The wind attenuator can be turned on. However, it basically mutes your audio when wind noise is detected. So its definitely not optimal.

[@papijelly]

SO I have a rode GO mike. and I am using it on a eoS rebel t7i. I am not able to tell the difference from when I use the mike or when I record without it. All my tests have been in a quiet room. But I can't tell the difference in the quality in my voice. Is there a way to tell or test to make sure the mike is actually being used when plugged into the camera. The camera has no indicators that it's using a mike. (note my mike does not use battery it uses the camera power)

[@JessiMelani]

Damn this is the video i needed but it didn’t work for me - there was no audio. maybe I’m doing something wrong.

[@NoProJoe]

What model camera did you try it on?

[@GodAlwaysWins]

Is movie mode the M on the turn knob?

[@NoProJoe]

M is the manual exposure setting. Movie mode depends on the camera. It could be a video camera pic on the dial, a specific switch, or a menu option. Depends on the camera or manufacturer.

[@irinasavchenko1449]

What if the mic is very simple and doesnt have a turn on button? It works on the smart phone but not on DSLR even with manual settings. :(

[@NoProJoe]

Be sure that the 3.5mm plug is the right one for your camera.

[@engdutr]

It's really help me. Thanks for that

[@NoProJoe]

I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you

[@XanderAscends]

My audio is on and the goes out mid video and then comes back. Idy why?

[@samanthaschulte5619]

Hello! Can you make video to show how to record audio with external mic for canon camcorder?

[@NoProJoe]

Which camcorder do you have

[@samanthaschulte5619]

@@NoProJoe Hello! I have the Canon xc10, and the external mic that I have is the azden smx-30

[@NoProJoe]

@@samanthaschulte5619 check this site out support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART163050

[@samanthaschulte5619]

@@NoProJoe Thank you!

[@ItsJazminAlvarez]

Me too I just got the t6i video creator kit that comes with the micro go rode since its my first camera I dont know anything bout the camera and i can still hear the sound Im getting frustatred I need HELP..

[@hooliboston9586]

Me too, do you have a beeeeeeee sound?

[@leobarrios2532]

Beautiful explanation. Thanks Joe!

[@NoProJoe]

I’m glad it was helpful.

[@leobarrios2532]

@@NoProJoe hi Joel I have D90. I connected it to the external mic uskey vision uvm- s but everytime I went to the movie setting I got stuck in the quality and sound only. I could not go further. I am getting frustrated. Can you give me some advice. Thank you I would appreciate it well.

[@NoProJoe]

@@leobarrios2532 just for clarity is it a canon 90d?

[@leobarrios2532]

Sorry, it's D90 Nikon

[@NoProJoe]

@@leobarrios2532 I’m pretty sure the D90 doesn’t support external mics.

[@oduoromondi9748]

I have a rode mic go and I cannot hook it up to my Canon 4000d?is there any way I can use it with the mic?

[@pastorpatrickidemudia8561]

how did you blur your background

[@NoProJoe]

I believe I was shooting with the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 set to f2.8. The wide aperture gives you a more shallow depth of field or blurry background. The lower the f number the more out of focus the background become compared to your subject.

[@jiopqk]

hi my camera is canon eos 760d, in the recording menu I can only see two option in the sound recording which is off and on, how can I switch it to manual as in the vid please replied Thank you

[@NoProJoe]

Hi, The camera must be in a creative zone to access the full sound options. Place your mode dial in P,TV,AV, or M to have full access to all menu option in you 760D. Auto mode locks you out of most useful menu options.

[@jiopqk]

@@NoProJoe Thank you so much

[@ConnieMichelle]

I did exactly this with my canon m3, but my microphone is picking up A LOT of background hiss, like just a white noise. There are no fans or aircon units making the noise, do you think it is just the quality of the mic? Should I return it and get a rode mic?

[@MexicanaEnElReinoUnido]

Hi Connie ! I dont think thats the microphone I dont know exactly but I have the same problem and I have a Rode Mic Go... Hum noise and not perfect audio!

[@TravieBallin]

I have an external Rode microphone that I plug into my Canon 90D. When I do so I'm only getting audio from the right channel. Any help why and how I can fix this? I've used this microphone for two years. Never had this issue. Thanks

[@NoProJoe]

Hi how many black rings are on your mic input cable?

[@TravieBallin]

@@NoProJoe 2

[@NoProJoe]

I’ll have to research a bit 👍

[@TravieBallin]

@@NoProJoe thanks a ton. Been trying to figure out the problem since Friday. Haven’t been able to. Hope to hear back soon!

[@NoProJoe]

@@TravieBallin Which model mic do you own?

[@reaperzvoid4617]

Does it work for the Nikon d3100??

[@Rvinyl]

Unfortunately not, as the Nikon d3100 does not have an Mic out option.. We tried :(

[@LapsofMaps]

Awesome information, thanks!

[@NoProJoe]

Glad it was helpful.

[@suenelson8020]

My grandson has a Canon Rebel T3 and I’m unable to plug in my new Rode external microphone so is there an adapter that should work to resolve this problem?

[@NoProJoe]

Unfortunately, the T3 doesn't have a mic input. It leaves only one good option for a cleaner audio capture. You can capture the audio in a iPhone or sound recording device. Then sync the audio with the video in your video editor. I actually prefer doing it that way because the closer the mic is to our subject the better the audio is. I hope that helps.

[@suenelson8020]

Thank you for this quick reply!

[@NoProJoe]

@@suenelson8020 Glad to help.

[@dhruvsing723]

I have canon 800d rebel t7i and have boya by m1 mic when i plugged it in and on video recording on screen there come mic off icon whats that icon

[@matouslestina1740]

I have this problem too, so can someone answer this comment?

[@Eineko]

I believe that is actually the little symbol that shows that you have the wind noise setting turned off, not that the mic itself is turned off, don't worry!

[@kenduejones]

Thanks bro 💯

[@andreamendoza8271]

soooo helpful! thank you!

[@NoProJoe]

I’m glad it was helpful 😊

[@sportsnewsgr]

What jack have canon eos 2000d???

[@NoProJoe]

Sadly there is no headphone jack on the 2000D.

[@sportsnewsgr]

@@NoProJoe and what doing now??

[@NoProJoe]

@@sportsnewsgr Record audio with your phone or an H1 Zoom and sync in post.

[@PROEKTHMEYTHEARY]

nice my friend thank for share

[@NoProJoe]

Thank your

[@ToolReviewZone]

Your the man. Thanks!

[@NoProJoe]

I'm glad the vid helped. Thank you for watching.

[@hrxm]

Hi! I'm using rode videomic on Canon T6i, but the sound capture is too low. I was using at the first line to avoid the noise. At the other hand, when I use at the middle as you show at the video the inner hiss is too high. It's really strange beacuse once I forgot to turn on the mic, obviously it didin't record any sound of me, but the hiss was present. Do you have any idea to solve this problem?

[@NoProJoe]

Its really trial and error for the levels. Just below half is a good starting place but you can see the noise on the levels indicator so be on the lookout for that. One thing I do that may or may not help is I use a lithium ion battery in mine. It works well. Again I'm not sure if it actually helps but it doesn't hurt.

[@hrxm]

@@NoProJoe Hi Joe! Nice, I'll try changing the battery. Who knows, right? Thanks for your kind reply :)

[@StNegarkhaneh]

hey.when i connect mic to camera i will see MIC OFF icon.my camera is canon 77D.i sure my mic is intact and that is BOYA-M1

[@NoProJoe]

The symbol mean the wind filter is off. The mic should work.

[@StNegarkhaneh]

@@NoProJoe now i test that.i know The mic worked but it's so low record sound

[@NoProJoe]

@@StNegarkhaneh Your mic may not be amplified as much as other and the mic level may need to be raised in camera or in your video editor. Hopefully to much noise is not introduced.

[@StNegarkhaneh]

@@NoProJoe Could this be due to low battery power of mic(boya BY-M1)? or input of camera?

[@NoProJoe]

@@StNegarkhaneh Yes. In fact I always make sure my mic has the best battery I can get for it. I noticed with less expensive 9v batteries it did not perform as well. I'm not familiar with the mic you're using so it is hard to say for sure.

[@themysteriousdude757]

Is there a way to put the mic he used on a boom pole?

[@NoProJoe]

Definitely, in fact the kit I got the mic with was a boom set-up. There is a threaded portion on the bottom of the mic

[@themysteriousdude757]

@@NoProJoe Oh ok. I have a mic that works pretty well but it doesn’t have a threaded portion at the bottom but it does have a hole which confuses me. So I have no idea how or if I even can put it on a boom pole

[@NoProJoe]

@@themysteriousdude757 threading it is always an option. I’m not sure of the hole size you have. What mic is it?

[@themysteriousdude757]

@@NoProJoe canon DM-E100

[@NoProJoe]

@@themysteriousdude757 you can add a cold shoe adapter with a ¼-20 mount and mount it to a pole 👍

[@joedigennaro]

I dont have the ability to plug the mic into the camera so I had to buy an adapter to connect it to a hdmi on the side of the camera ... but it still doesnt work !

[@NoProJoe]

If its a canon model without the 3.5 jack more than likely you cannot use an external microphone to capture audio in camera. You'll have to use something like an H1 or H4n Zoom.

[@joedigennaro]

@@NoProJoe it’s a Nikon d3500 - I think the same one in that video but I do not have an aux input like yours does on the side of the camera ... and thank you for the response!

[@someguy752]

is is the same process for a mirrorless cam?

[@NoProJoe]

The process is basically the same for all cameras with a mic input. Definitely the same for Canon mirrorless cameras.

[@someguy752]

@@NoProJoe What should I look for when searching for a mic? Are all shotgun mics mount compatible to any camera with a mic Input?

[@NoProJoe]

@@someguy752 it’s mostly dependent on the camera. Some cameras use proprietary hotshoes. If it’s a canon or Nikon any cold shoe mic should work. There are vast levels of mics. Research is key to picking an affordable and good sounding mic.

[@someguy752]

@@NoProJoe ok thanks for getting back to me.

[@nolanhyman5377]

Could you maybe use a mini usb to 3.5mm audio jack adapter on the nikon d3100 for an external mic?

[@NoProJoe]

I don't believe that will work. I'm pretty sure the D3100 has not external mic ability.

[@Postdisclosureworld]

Nice Job

[@NoProJoe]

Thank you!

[@logiknotlogic6586]

Hey! Nice video. I have a quick question. My camera doesnt have the mount that your camera has to attach the mic and it instead has a screw(bmpcc4k camera). So how do I attach the mic then?

[@NoProJoe]

Depending on the mic some have a place to use a 1/4 screw to attach it. You can also get a cold shoe to 1/4 20 adapter on Amazon.

[@logiknotlogic6586]

@@NoProJoe ok Thanks!

[@creepybasil]

Thanks from the future!

[@NoProJoe]

You’re welcome from the past 😊

[@tonyvinh]

Hi, I’m a novice to sound and DSLR shooting. I have the same RODE mic. What settings did you set the mic to? You know, the tiny buttons under the battery compartment? And can you explain the difference between turning the mic on to I vs O on the back? Thanks!

[@NoProJoe]

The switch on the back is 0-off, I-on flat filter, and the bent line is the high-pass filter on. It can help filter traffic sound, or something like an A/C unit. The switches inside are sensitivity switches. Most of the time you'll just leave it on 0 db. If you are recording in extremely loud conditions you can lower the sensitivity of your mic to avoid clipping the audio signal. Clipping will give you distortion and won't sound very good. I hope this helps.

[@tonyvinh]

NoPro Joe Wow! Thank you for your prompt reply! This is exactly the answer I was looking for. Much appreciated. Love your helpful videos and channel. I’m learning a lot!

[@NoProJoe]

Glad I can help.

[@WarioWareProductions]

Does the T6 not have a headphone/mic jack? Because I can't find a place to plug it in.

[@NoProJoe]

Unfortunately, the T6 does not have a mic jack. You'll have to do external recording for higher quality audio. You can use a Zoom or even a good smart phone and sync in your video editor.