Kodak Zi8 Mini HD Camcorder: Microphone input test using a guitar.

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I recently bought the Kodak Zi8 mini HD camcorder for use when recording my show for gamerdads.co.uk-the Retrocast, and also for use as a "Guerilla Filmmaking" HD cam at gaming expos where I have to interview various people and don't have space for a full sized camera and crew.

The main selling point for me on this camera is the fact that it is one of the only HD mini camcorders that has a "Microphone In" jack-perfect for me for the uses described above! :-)

In this test-I also found that as well as microphones, you could plug anything you like into the camera and it will pick up and record at a decent sound quality-there are other videos on YouTube showing Electronic Drums plugged into the Zi8, so I thought I'd try my electro-acoustic guitar... these are the results...

Look out for my full review and unboxing video-comming to the moobit channel very shortly! :-)

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[seanm1973]

Thanks for the video. I felt like the non-plugged in wasn't a captive, but I have headphones and only heard one channel when plugged in.

[SIRONEDRAGON]

This was so very helpful ..It is tough finding a camcorder any more with a Mic input : )

[suckseggs]

only got sound from the left input when you plugged it in 

[gloomandglow]

it sounded better without plugging it in....

[hpsaucelovesyourmom]

thankyou so much i was hoping to find a camcorder with external mic input but ive had no luck so far. I think im gunna buy this to help with my media studies.