One of the best ways that you can ensure you can get the best possible sound with movies recorded on your Sony Handycam is by using an external microphone. Although the built-in microphones on Sony Handycams are sensitive and can even handle Surround Sound, higher-end external mics are specially built for picking up sounds, such as conversation, from a distance away. Connecting an external mic to your Sony Handycam will differ depending on the model of mic that you have. Some external mics use the built-in hot shoe on the Handycam, which provides a power and sound connection to the camera, while other mics use an internal battery and need to be plugged into the mic inlet on the Handycam. Writer Bio
