Need microphone for Kodak play touch video camera

[1drwahn]

I need a microphone that will attach to my Kodak play touch video camera so that I can record student dramatic performances from 10 - 20 feet away. The camera itself picks up so little of the audio. Suggestions welcome

[CobraPilot]

Have you considered parabolic or shotgun microphones?

http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/review_shotgun_mics.html

http://www.amazing1.com/accoustics.htm

This link seems to describe a situation similar to your own, and what the possible solution would be:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080219195526AAvxqvS which further leads to this low-cost "how to" complete with step-by-step directions:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Microphone-Blimp/

Do a search on "parabolic microphones" and "shotgun microphones" to find numerous options that will probably fit your price range.

[1drwahn]

Thanks CobraPilot. I'll check into these links.

[julitomg]

Does your camera have a mic input?...if the input is for a stereo (or mono) miniplug, you´ll need an adapter if you´re planning to use one of the microphones already suggested. I have a Beachtek one for my miniDV camera and am very happy with it (altough other companies make similar products) http://www.beachtek.com/
Does your camera have a headphone jack so you can monitor your incoming audio?