Choosing a Nikon D750 Microphone
- Nathaniel Stephan
- November 16, 2025

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The Nikon D750 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 D750’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 D750’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 D750 that are useful for video.
Does the Nikon D750 record audio?
Yes, the built-in Nikon D750 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 D750.
Can the Nikon D750 use an external mic?
Yes, the Nikon D750 can use an external mic with 3.5mm jack.
A shotgun mic or wired lavaliere can be plugged into the D750.
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 D750.
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 D750?
Yes, the Nikon D750 has a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack.
Headphones can be used to monitor audio during recording.
Does the Nikon D750 have a speaker?
Yes, the Nikon D750 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 D750 available.
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External Mics for the Nikon D750
These external microphones are compatible with the Nikon D750.
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 D750.
The ME-1 Stereo Microphone connects to compatible cameras that have a 3.5mm mic jack.
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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.
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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 D750.
It will provide better audio than what the built-in mic is capable of.
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Wireless Mics for the Nikon D750
Wireless microphones are better for recording multiple people. They have wireless receivers that can be plugged into the D750.
They are also great if the subject is going to be moving.
DJI Mic Mini

- Noise cancelling
- Ultralight
- 48hr battery life
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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
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