External Nikon D3200 Microphone - 3.5mm Mic Jack

The Nikon D3200 has a 3.5mm mic jack and built-in mono microphone.

A shotgun mic or wireless receiver can be used to improve the audio.

The D3200’s mic doesn’t have the best audio quality. It’s useful for syncing audio from an external recorder.

A video editor can sync audio captured with an external recorder to the audio recorded by the Nikon D3200’s built-in microphone. All commonly used editors have the ability to sync multiple audio tracks in post production.

There are many affordable lenses for the Nikon D3200 that are useful for video.

Does the Nikon D3200 record audio?

Yes, the built-in Nikon D3200 microphone records audio when shooting.

The microphone is mono, not stereo. Quality will not be great. It will pick up wind noise outside or echos when used indoors.

An external microphone can greatly improve the audio quality of the D3200.

Can the Nikon D3200 use an external mic?

Yes, the Nikon D3200 can use an external mic with 3.5mm jack.

A shotgun mic or wired lavaliere can be plugged into the D3200.

Wireless microphones, like the DJI Mic 3 or Rode Wireless Micro can be used.

Can a XLR microphone be used?

No, there is no way to use an XLR microphone directly with the Nikon D3200.

An external recorder like a Zoom H1n or Tascam DR-40X can be used to record audio. Tracks can then by synced during post production.

Can headphones be used on the Nikon D3200?

No, the Nikon D3200 does not have a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack.

There is no way to monitor audio on the D3200.

If you need to monitor audio, get an external recorder with a headphone jack.

Does the Nikon D3200 have a speaker?

Yes, the Nikon D3200 has a mono speaker. It can be used to listen to audio during playback of a video.

Video can quickly use of storage space, but there are cheap compatible SD cards for the Nikon D3200 available.

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External Mics for the Nikon D3200

These external microphones are compatible with the Nikon D3200.

Any mic with a 3.5mm jack can be used. These are some of the most popular options.

Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone

• Official Nikon Product
• Windscreen included
• Cable stop to prevent noise

The Nikon ME-1 is a stereo microphone that will reduce autofocus noise from the D3200.

The ME-1 Stereo Microphone connects to compatible cameras that have a 3.5mm mic jack.

Rode VideoMic GO

• High quality directional mic.
• Does not require a battery.
• Windshield included.
• Connects via a 3.5mm mini-jack.

The Rode VideoMic Go has been a popular microphone for a long time.

It’s easy to find a deal on a used microphone that has barely been used.

TAKSTAR SGC-598 Shotgun Microphone

• High sensitivity condenser microphone designed for DSLR cameras.
• Cardioid design can reduces ambient noise.
• Selectable +10dB sensitivity tone up and 200Hz bass filter.
• Shock proof design to reduce noise
• Requires 1x AA battery

The Takstar SGC-598 is a cheap shotgun mic for the Nikon D3200.

It will provide better audio than what the built-in mic is capable of.

Wireless Mics for the Nikon D3200

Wireless microphones are good for recording multiple people. Each person can have their own microphone.

Different systems have wireless receivers that can be plugged into the D3200.

They are also great if the subject is going to be moving. There is no cord.

DJI Mic Mini

• Noise cancelling
• Ultralight
• 48hr battery life

Rode Wireless GO II

• Can be used with a lavaliere or headset microphone
• Transmitter and receiver weigh 31g
• Up to 70m range
• 7 hours of battery life