Question : Any suggestions for what external mic I should buy for my Canon XL2?
I have acquired a Canon XL2 camcorder for making short films and the like. I’d like to buy a good external mic for recording dialogue and so on, but can’t afford to spend more than about £250-£300 tops, including windshield, pole etc (although I’m happy to buy 2nd hand).

What would people suggest is the best all-round option open to me?
canon xl2

Best answer:

Answer by aplusjimages
At that price range you can’t do wireless mics, so that’s out of the question. So you will have to go shotgun and boom.

I’m adding links to some great articles and test done on different mics from different price ranges. There are some great mics in your price range. Take care.