Should I buy a long microphone cord for my camcorder?

Should I buy a long microphone cord for my camcorder?

Tim Smith (Camcorder Training Specialist) gives expert video advice on: What kind of sound quality can I expect from my camcorder?; What do I need in order to use an external microphone for my camcorder?; Can I use professional microphones with a consumer camcorder? and more...

I'd say if you had an external microphone, you bought an extra mic for your camcorder, which is great. But, the cord that is on there may not be long enough to do what you need to do. You can buy an extension. You want to use an extension cord for a lot of reasons: one is that sometimes its uncomfortable for the subject to be sitting so close to the camera. If you've got a short cable on your microphone, you might as well use the mic that is on there anyway. So, pick up a longer cable and keep it in your bag. You will find that it gives you a lot of options in terms of, not just the sound, but how you can compose your shot as well.