Canon DM-E10D

The forward-facing DM-E10D camera microphone can pick up sound more clearly than a camera's built-in microphone, which is usually omnidirectional and more likely to capture camera handling noise and ambient sound. Coupled with the DM-E10D's supercardioid pickup pattern, which is more effective at isolating sounds directly in front of the microphone, this provides more focused audio recording.

A supercardioid mic like the DM-E10D has a narrow pickup pattern that is more sensitive to sounds arriving from the front. Sounds arriving from the sides and the rear are reduced. This is one of the reasons that the DM-E10D makes a great microphone for talking to camera at relatively short distances, such as when vlogging, demonstrating a product or recording a video tutorial.

The DM-E10D is a mono camera microphone, which means it records a single audio channel. A stereo microphone, such as the Canon Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D, records separate left and right audio channels. Stereo microphones are useful for recording more ambience, while mono microphones are ideal for focusing on a speaker's voice and reducing unwanted external noise.

Yes, when used with a compatible camera such as the EOS R50 V, the DM-E10D supports 4-channel audio recording via the Multi-function shoe. You can record your voice with the DM-E10D while the camera's built-in microphone simultaneously captures ambient sound, for example, giving you richer and more flexible audio for your videos.