The New Sony RX100 Mark 7: A Game-Changer for Vloggers
As a long-time fan of the Sony RX series, I was excited to get my hands on the new Sony RX100 Mark 7. What sets this camera apart from its predecessors is the addition of a microphone input jack, which has been a game-changer for vloggers like me who want to take their audio to the next level.
Experimenting with Microphones
I've been experimenting with various microphones over the past few weeks, and I'm happy to report that this little $25 microphone from Amazon is a great find. The TRS microphones have worked really well for me, and those are the ones with only one small ring. There are many different versions of 3.5 millimeter jacks out there, so it's essential to make sure you're searching for TRS or you'll need to use some sort of adapter.
Testing the Microphone
Now that I've plugged in this microphone, let's see how it sounds. Jenna, can you say something? "Hello, how are you doing today?" That's what Jenna sounds like when she's behind the camera. I'm actually in front of the camera, so let me try again. Hello, Jenna is behind the camera. Okay, now that we've got the microphone plugged in, it looks so silly because it's so small and tiny but it's perfect for having a compact look without any mounts.
The Benefits of Using an External Microphone
One of the coolest things about this microphone is that you can do one of these flips up to switch between Jenna talking and me holding on. It's also great if you're behind the camera, as you can simply flip it over to listen in. Let's test this out now. I'll go ahead and say something, but hold on a second because you can use the microphone while I'm speaking. "Hello, Jenna." Now let's flip the end of the microphone to hear what Jenna has to say. This is just a long microphone that's one of the Senheiser microphones.
Using the TRS Microphone for Vlogging
I've been using this TRS microphone with my Sony RX100 Mark 7 camera, and it's incredible. The microphone works perfectly with the TRS input, and there are many different versions of 3.5 millimeter jacks out there. Not all of them will work, so it might take some trial and error to find the right one for your needs. However, for simple vlogging, this microphone is perfect.
The Limitations of the Microphone
While this microphone has been a game-changer for my vlogging, I don't think it's the best option for everyday use. It's not very durable, and it's also quite small, which can make it difficult to mount properly. However, when you're behind the camera or need a compact look, it works beautifully.
Adjusting Audio Levels
One of the features that sets this microphone apart is the ability to adjust audio levels. When I'm speaking into the microphone, I don't want it to peak. By adjusting the level, I can ensure that my voice sounds clear and crisp on camera. In fact, I've found that setting the level to 15 works perfectly for me.
Conclusion
The new Sony RX100 Mark 7 is a fantastic vlogging camera that has taken my vlogging to the next level. The addition of a microphone input jack has made it possible for me to create high-quality audio without having to spend hundreds of dollars on separate microphones. By experimenting with different microphones and learning how to use them properly, I've been able to achieve professional-sounding audio without breaking the bank.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en(upbeat dance music)- The new Sony RX100 Mark 7 came out.And the Sony RX series hasbeen one of my favoritelines of vlogging camerasfor the longest time.But this one finally amicrophone input jack.And I've been experimentingwith a lot of microphones.And this is a little $25one that I got from Amazon.So right now, I am notusing any microphone,this is the onboard microphone audio.Trick to finding a microphone that works.It's been interestingbecause there are somethat do work and thereare some that don't.And what I've found is the TRS microphoneswork really well.And those are the oneswith only one little ringright here.There's TRRS.There's all kind ofdifferent versions but ifyou're looking for it,make sure you're searchingfor TRS or you're goingto have to use some sortof adapter.So now let's switch tothis little guy and I'lllet you see what this sounds like.But first, Jenna say something.- Hello, how are you doing today?- That's what Jenna sounds like.- I'm behind the camera.- She's behind it.- You're in front of the camera.- I'm in front.Okay, let's plug this in.So the microphone is now plugged in.It looks so silly because it's so smalland tiny but it's perfect for, sort of,having a compact look.Because I didn't want to have any mounts.I didn't want to have anything.I just wanted to have a microphone.And so far, this one has worked andit's only 25 bucks.Jenna say something.- Hello, it's Jenna.I'm back here.I'm behind the camera.- But what's cool, is youcould do one of these.So if Jenna's talking, I can actually go,hold on a second.- Hello, it'sJenna behind the camera.Or even if you're behind the camera, wow.- If I'm behind thecamera, I can just flip it.- Look at this.Look at this.I'm still behind the camera.I'm moving further away from you.Now you say something.- Hello Jenna.Cool, now let's flip this end to it and goback over there.Turn this way.- I ran out of hands.- Hello, hi Jenna.- Hi.- Hi(animal noise)- Oh.- The next test I'm going to do is -This is just a long microphone.This is one of the Senheiser microphones.Again, this is the TRS input here.There's so many versionof 3.5 millimeter jacks.So not all of those willwork so it sometimesmay be a little bit oftrial and error to seewhat will work.This is where you look super silly.But for simple vlogging,this is incredible.And no one else cansee how silly you look,well they'll see how sillyyou look in real life.Just not on camera.This probably isn't themicrophone that I woulduse on a daily basis.But it's all that I had right now.So here you go Jen.Okay.Hello, testing testing.So in this one, it's only picking up onechannel of audio.Ugh, ugh you can't go to far.Again, here's what it soundslike without a microphone.And now we're going toswitch to this littleSenheiser microphone.Jen and I shot an entire vlog like this.Like I was walking around the zooand going to all the places and thisis what I looked like.(girl singing)- At least I look cool.I mean in real life, I look crazy.But for you guys, you got great audio.So look, see, see.Great audio.How does it sound?You can also adjust theaudio levels in here as well.You go into the function and then,I have it on level 15.So basically when I wastalking, I didn't wantit to peak.When I was watching my video from the zoo,I realized my audio waspeaking a little bit.So about 15, 16 seemsreally good as long asit's not going to the red.Any way, I'll be doinga full video of this,but I wanted to giveyou a little test of themicrophone input becausea lot of you guys wereasking some questions.So look for that videohere in the next few daysand I don't know, I can't wait,maybe I'll start vlogging again.Because this makes vlogging easy.Got the flip up camera.- Screen- Screen.The only thing is theydon't have a place to mountthe microphone so youhave to get creative.There's a bunch of differentbrackets that I gotso I'll show you guys inthose vlogging set ups.But for now, let's finish the seg Jen.Ready?Let's go.- We still going?- Yeah we still going.Look at that.Silly, silly, silly(upbeat music)\n"
