I am currently trying to use my xl-1 to shoot film. I have tried to use the "on board" mic. with a lightwave equlizer, but have found the audio quality below the level that can be accepted on a film level. After close inspection, the primary reason fo this is that i can hear the camra operation noise while recording in the audio (failt background hummm) at any rate, im looking for adivise on how to use the mic. that comes with the camra (and the one i spend some good cash on a windjammer for) with out the auido garbage, or a good place to start with a blanaced external mic. system. I have to operate under a tight budget, but low audio quality is just not an option.. any advise on a solution would be great !(posted 9031 days ago)Thanks, Chris M.