Attaching an external Mic to a CX250E

[potkid]

Have just purchased a CX250E. When I attach the external mic all I get is a humming sound - what am I doing incorrectly?  Without the mic sound works ok

[blaireau_photo]

Hello and welcome to the Sony Forums

Out of interest, have you tried to attach this microphone to another camcorder or video device to see if you have the same problem. I am only asking this in case there is a problem with the microphone itself.

Thanks,

Simon

[potkid]

Hi - Thought about that last night but no have nothing else to try it one. When I purchased there was even doubt about whether the socket  (which is red) was even a mic socket although there is a mic symbol close by

[Mick2011 · Accepted solution]

The accessory mic should have a 3.5mm stereo minijack, with two rings on it. You might have issues with other types. Make sure it's fully inserted.

It sounds as if you have the right jack there: check the user manual p.14: the one you need is second from the top under the flap on the side.

Cheers

Mick

[potkid]

Hi Mick

Think you may have it, jack has only one ring - will have to look for another mic