Recording sound externally (independent to camera)

Hi. I own a Sony HDR-CX115 Camcorder that doesn't have a mic input. Video quality of the camera is very good but the sound is poor. I'm looking to buy an external mic and sound recorder and replace the sound from the video. Anyone have any experience of this and any recommendations / tips. Price is important too as on a budget. Thanks.

Hurricane Vortex wrote:
Anyone have any experience of this and any recommendations / tips. Price is important too as on a budget. Thanks.
I've had very good luck with my Roland R-09. If I remember correctly, it cost me around $100.
jas

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