Looking for hard drive camcorder with audio in?

Question

I want to purchase a hard drive based digital camcorder with an audio in to attach an external microphone. Budget is around 400 dollars, any ideas?

Answer 1

ebay

Answer 2

For $400? does not exist... also, be aware that if you want to record loud audio, you will need manual audio controls... without it, the audio ato-gain circuit will still get overloaded making the audio sound bad - even if you have the best mic available.

The least expensive camcorders with manual audio control and a mic in jack are the Canon HV20, HV30, Sony HDR-HC7 and HC9. They are miniDV tape based camcorders.

The Sony HDR-SR11 and SR12 have a "Low" mic gain setting made for loud environments - but they are way outside your budget.

Answer 3

a lot of manufacturers dont include it.. but i know the high definition HDD camcorder from Canon has it.. esp the HF100, HF10, HG10..