Best AUDIO! in a Camera/Camcorder?

Question

I want to know which camera/camcorder will give me the best audio when I listen back on the videos. Thank you

Answer 1

the best audio is found on miniDV camcorders. it is 48k sampled 16 bit uncompressed DAT quality. the audio on DVD and HDD is mpeg3 compressed at an unspecified quality setting, usually 41.1 k sampled.

having one with the option of external mic allows recording from greater distance by placing the mic closer to the action. which type of mic to use, shotgun, lav, wireless.... depends on the venue and flexibility you have to set up shots.

Answer 2

if you want better audio you'll have to buy a separate shotgun microphone that you can connect to your camera.

Otherwise its all gonna sound the same with a lot of noise from every which way.