External microphones that can be used with the EOS 7D Mark II

Last Updated : 05-Apr-2017
Issue Number : 8202187000

Solution

Stereo sound recording is also possible by connecting the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately) to the camera’s external microphone IN terminal as the external microphone is given the priority.

Most external microphones equipped with a 3.5 mm diameter mini plug can be used.

NOTE

It is possible to use a microphone that supports plug-in power (which is supplied from a camera to the microphone) because the EOS 7D Mark II is compatible with plug-in power.
It is possible to use a condenser microphone. However, it is not possible to use a condenser microphone that requires phantom power (which is supplied from external power equipment to the microphone).
It is not possible to use a dynamic microphone.
The camera’s built-in microphone will also record the operation sound during shooting and mechanical sound of the camera. These sounds in the movie may be reduced by using the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 (sold separately).

Compatibility of microphones

Condenser microphone	Plug-in power (supplied from a recorder (camera) to the microphone)	Battery cell (supplied from a battery cell to the microphone)	Phantom power (supplied from external power equipment to the microphone)
	YES	YES	NO
Dynamic microphone	Generating power by itself (Power is not required for the microphone including microphones used for Karaoke)
	NO

External microphones that can be used with the EOS 7D Mark II

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