Hey guys, I've attached an external mic (Azden ECZ990) with a 3.5 to 2.5mm converter cable and I don't think the camera actually functions with it. It appears as if the camera continues to use the onboard built-in mic to record audio- is there an option to use an external mic that must be "turned on" as I don't think it's working?
The ECZ has an on/off switch which I turn on to use but I'm not hearing a difference.
Also of potential importance is the converter cable seems to have 3 possible electrical contacts whereas the mic simply has 2.....I was thinking the cable might be able to be used for video hence the other electrical contact area- which I assume isn't for use with audio....have I gotten the incorrect cable?
2.5mm to 3.5 mm Cell to Stereo Adapter - RadioShack.com (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2603246)
(See link above for cable I'm using)

Thanks in advance for any help!
Cheers'

Wrong cable. You need to add a mono to stereo adapter, if those are available. More likely you would be better off with a new mike.

Gotcha, this explains it's non-functioning as desired.

Might you know of a site where I might source such a cable?

My audio needs are quite simple and I think the mic I have will suffice.
Thanks!

In a pinch you can pick one up at Radio Shack, they stock them at the stores. You can buy a right angle version online somewhere, but I've bought several that were no good and let me down (bought them ages ago and can't remember where). The Radio Shack one I have is long and sticks out a bit, but it works. I bought three right angle versions and only one was worth keeping but it is much better to use than the straight one.

Steve, I have the very similar Azden SMX-10 (http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20469413.html), and I use a $6 Hosa GPM-467 3.5mm to 2.5mm right angle adapter to get the mic's signal into my Panasonics - it works great!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YOsHAPgPDyA/TyOiXxjW08I/AAAAAAAAEro/ct151wXHV2I/s1600/M1000018.JPG

Bill
Hybrid Camera Revolution (http://hybridcamerarevolution.blogspot.com)

Thanks for the link Bill, I ordered one to have a spare.