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I came up with this idea after getting only 25 minute recording times using 2 AAA rechargeable batteries. It now uses 4 AA rechargeable batteries. I have tested this setup for at least 85 minutes now and will post an update when the battery runs out. Also, the camera picks up and records audio decently now. It crackles sometimes, but I plan to add in a small microphone windscreen. Hope someone learns something from my very first DIY video. Update: The battery run time was tested to last 7.5 hours. Another thing is that the batteries weigh down the helmet considerably and messes up my neck.

The mono internal microphone is severely limiting in producing reasonable quality audio recordings. It provides only 1 channel, is sensitive to camera handling and wind noise when used outdoors. I wanted to find a cost effective solution to use with the camera when I needed to get better quality, noise free, stereo sound when using the camera both indoors and outside. Without going to the expensive of buying something like the Rode video mike which really makes the camera very prominent whilst trying to be discrete with filming I set about experimenting with less expensive electret microphones and capsules to see what the quality would be like with the 550D/60D. The 3.5mm stereo input jack of the camera also provides power for external electret mikes so this came as a real bonus as cheap capsules could be used without the need for them to have their own power source and electronics. Surprisingly the stereo tie clip microphone ( available of ebay from several retailers) gave good frequency response and sensitivity without excessive background noise. I am no audiophile and my hearing upper limit is decreasing but for general purpose recording this unit IMHO provides good enough stereo signals for most purposes that i need it for. It is easy to add a "dead cat" type fur windshield for outside use and can be attched to the hot shoe of the camera by means of a plastic adaptor which can easily be made by anyone with a few DIY skills. The test files have not been altered in ...

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Follow Carl Jacob "CJ" Walker from HOME Advantage Renovations as he demonstrates the characteristics of two budget microphone systems, the Azden ECZ 990 Shotgun Mike and the Audio Technica Pro88W Wireless Lavalier Microphone System. See if you agree with his findings after testing them both in his workshop studio and in a noisy outdoor environment.