All consumer camcorders have built-in microphones, so even videographers on a shoestring budget can shoot talkies. Front-mounted mikes generally do a better job of capturing sound from a source in front of the camera and of rejecting the sound of the camera operator muttering than do small top-mounted units. If you'll be recording very quiet scenes, such as a baby sleeping, look for a camcorder that doesn't pick up too much motor hum through the built-in microphone.
Different types of videographers need different sound-capture capabilities, so look for the features that match your user type.
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