I am searching to purchase a gh2 and need to know the following. Can anyone please help me in this?

I understand that the gh2 has 2 audio channels. Are these separate? can I record directly into a channel with an external xlr mic? (using beachtek or similar? Will these show up as separtes channels in Pro cs5? or vegas?

I want to record inside the camera.

Thanks

Ric

The GH2 records in stereo, so the beachtek shoudl work fine for you, but you will need an adapter. The input on the gh2 is a super mini, I forget the jack size, but it's in the specs. I'm too tired too look it up for you, I'm headed to bed, but it should work out for you.

The GH2 has a 2.5mm stereo plug.

I have been checking around and a zoom hn4 gives me the same as a beachtek or juice for less plus i can record for channels if ever I needed to. So I think I will go with the zoom.

Thanks for your responses

ric