Hi guys. recently i've been torn between the zoom q3 and the kodak z8i. My budget is about 250 dollars, and i've found bundles for both products on amazon. I will primarily be using this to record live conerts. I know the zoom has superior audio and the z8i has the superior video. My main question is, is there an external mic that i can purchase for the kodak that will have comparable sound to the zoom without breaking the bank? If its worth it, i can stretch my budget a bit. I've looked around online but i can't seem to find many reviews of external mics. Thanks for any suggestions.

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