Canon Vixia HF S11 Internal Stereo Microphone Vs External Shotgun Microphone (indoor test 1)

i decided to compare the internal mic and an external condenser Uni-Ultra-Directional shotgun microphone which i bought off ebay for £21 delivered.

I didn't bother editing the audio to make the audio come out of both speakers when using the external microphone so you will only get left channel audio for that but you can still hear the difference in quality even though it isn't stereo.

Here is the shotgun microphone specs:

Embodied with advanced controllable circuit and high quality condenser cartridge, this Ultra Directional Interviewing Professional Gun Mic / Microphone is characterized as Uni-Ultra-directional, high sensitivity, and with good frequency response. This is the best choice for business use in media interviews, conferences, speech, stage, film and television.
Specifications:
Energy Exchange: Condenser
Directional: Uni-Ultra-Directional
Frequency Response: 100-16000Hz
Output Impedance: 1k ohms for short distance; 2.3k ohms for long distance
Power Supply: DC1.5V
Sensitivity: -45dB for short distance, -38dB for long distance
Instructions:
Load batteries properly according to the + - polarities marked on the microphone battery shell. Connect the audio frequency output cable and cap Anti-wind foam.
Switch on. Push the switch to TELE for short distance application or to NORMAL for long distance application.
Package Includes:

Gun Microphone (Length: 10.83in)
Stereo 0.25in (6.35mm) jack to mini 0.18in (3.5mm) jack adaptor
Cable: 26.25ft (8m) 0.25in (6.35mm) jack - XLR cable
Anti-wind foam cap
Storage box (Black)
English instructional manual

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Canon Vixia
• HF S10
• HF S11
• Shotgun Microphone
• External microphone
• IVIS
• Legria

[nomad037]

thanks, this is just what i needed. how's the white noise?