How would i use a shotgun mic with my consumer level camcorder?

[Tom Davicory]

actually, i found an alternative recording option- using a guitar music recorder, which i got at a huge discount. Thanks for your help!

tom

[Elliott Balsley]

DO NOT solder inside your camcorder! You’ll melt something.

Most MiniDV camcorders have a mic input (not yours unfortunately). You can probably pick up a used camcorder for 50 bucks at a garage sale.
As for a mic, I’d recommend the most expensive shotgun you can afford. A shotgun will really cut down on reverb, even if it’s a cheap one.
Although your editing software can handle multiple formats, it’s best to stick with 48KHz and 16bit if your recorder or camera allows it.