Yes. The Canon EOS R50 has a 3.5mm stereo microphone input. It can also accept compatible digital audio accessories through Canon’s Multi-function Shoe.
What kind of microphone plugs into the side of the camera?
Canon specifies a 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack for an external microphone. Many compact on-camera microphones use this style of connection, but you should still check whether the microphone is designed for camera input and what cable it requires.
What about Canon’s Multi-function Shoe?
The R50 also has Canon’s Multi-function Shoe. Compatible accessories such as Canon’s DM-E1D can pass digital audio through the shoe instead of using the side microphone cable.
Will a USB microphone work through the camera’s USB-C port?
Do not assume so. Canon documents the USB-C port for communication and supported charging or power functions, while the camera’s documented external microphone paths are the 3.5mm microphone jack and compatible Multi-function Shoe accessories.
Do you need an external microphone?
Not always. The R50 has built-in stereo microphones. An external microphone becomes useful when you need the mic closer to the speaker, want better rejection of surrounding sound, need a wireless system, or are trying to reduce handling and camera noise.
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