Reddit reviews iMBAPrice iMBA-PS-06MF 6-Feet Gold Plated 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female Extension Stereo Audio Cable

you can buy AUX extensions. here you go my tall friend

Well, If filmmaking and video is your goal with these cameras I wouldn't recommend either.

If you're just starting and serious about video production here's a pretty effective starter kit that's just a tad over your $400 budget.

[Camera: Canon Vixia HF R400] (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-R400-Advanced-Camcorder/dp/B00AWZFJ22/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395594961&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+vixia+hf+r400)
This is a decent starter camera. It's got a decent range of focal lengths, optical stabilization, microphone input, progressive frame-rates and most of all designed with video in mind. You'll need a SD Card

I noticed the cameras you picked resembles DSLRs but keep in mind that these in particular are not and with fixed lenses which defeats the purpose of having DSLR for video. Trust me, learn how to be effective with a camcorder first! Then, when your skill requires more artistic control you can upgrade.

Audio:
[Microphone:] (http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR-6550-Condenser-Shotgun-Microphone/dp/B002GYPS3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395595673&sr=8-1&keywords=shotgun+microphone)
Having clean audio is probably the most important part filmmaking! The key is to get the mic as close to your subject as possible and away from your camera. You'll need a cable. If you need to mount it to your camera use this [bracket.] (http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Photography-Bracket-Standard-Mounts/dp/B005Z4ROIW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395595189&sr=8-1&keywords=flash+bracket) This bracket will also help keep the camera stabilized when you go handheld.

Keep in mind this won't deliver perfect audio but it will be a MASSIVE improvement to the on board microphone and learning how to record with decent audio in mind is your first step into becoming a pro.

[Lighting:] (http://www.amazon.com/Bayco-SL-300-Clamp-Aluminum-Reflector/dp/B007RKKEHA/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1395595354&sr=8-17&keywords=can+lights)
Lighting is EXTREMELY important. A couple of these can lights will not only help with your image quality but put in you in the right direction for learning how to properly light your scene. You could start with daylight equivalent CFL bulbs.

[Tripod:] (http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-60-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod-Bag/dp/B005KP473Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395595413&sr=8-3&keywords=tripod)
You NEED a tripod. This one is cheap and cheerful. Looping the ends of a couple rubber brands around the pan handle and the other end around your finger will help deliver some smoother pans!

Total: $425/£258

Some things to keep in mind:

• These are far from pro tools but if all used in conjuncture you can deliver a much more effective production than just merely using a camera on a tripod.
  
  
• Build a crew of friends. Although you can "one man band" it I don't recommend it because one of coolest things about film is that it's almost always a group effort towards an artistic goal!
  
  
• Most importantly, the equipment are just tools. They don't tell the story; you do! Your film/video is only as powerful as the story you want to tell!
  
  Best of luck to you!
  
  edit: formatting
  

What about one of these?

After doing my best mime impersonation in RiftMax a couple times I figured I ought to get the ability to speak if I'm really going to be able to participate in VR. Assuming that the CV1 is going to have some sort of microphone I didn't really want to spend any more than I had to, so this was my solution.

Microphone: Neewer 3.5mm Hands Free Computer Clip on Mini Lapel Microphone - $6.95 shipped for 3

I gaffer taped this to the underside of the Rift right above my mouth. I used the camera on my phone to ensure it didn't obstruct any of the LEDs then wrapped the cable around the Rift's existing cable and tied it in place with the bread ties it came packaged with. It picks up my voice great and doesn't require any adjustment when I put the Rift on. An unanticipated side effect is that it covers a good portion of the light leak that comes in through the nose gap.

After getting that sorted I was getting annoyed with the immersion breaking plasticy sound of my cheapo Sennheiser HD497 headphones when I moved around, so I wanted something that would stay in place and ended up with:

Headphones: Enhanced Bass Hi-Fi Noise Isolating Earphones - Black - $10.38 shipped

These aren't anything special, but do the job just fine. They block out enough outside noise that I can settle into the VR world and because of the way I ran the cable through the Rift's headbands I am able to lift the Rift off my head enough to see without having to remove the headphones each time.

Cables: iMBAPrice iMBA-PS-06MF 6-Feet Gold Plated 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female Extension Stereo Audio Cable - $7.99 shipped x2

Lastly I got these extension cables so I could continue running the headphone and mic cables along the Rift cable. Doing it this way keeps it at just one semi-bulky cable coming off the HMD, but a lot better than the "cables everywhere" feeling that I had before. One of which ended up being the most taught cable in the bunch, so in the off chance I end up tugging at it way too hard it's more likely to break the headphone jack on the front of my rig than the HDMI port on my much more expensive video card, which is nice.

I ended up spending $33.31 total in the end and a couple of the items are listed cheaper now than they were a week or two ago. I'm happy enough with the ease of use and quality that I figured it would be worth spreading the word to the rest of you, so I hope you find it helpful.

Extender?

Use this with any pair of headphones.

iMBAPrice iMBA-PS-06MF 6-Feet Gold Plated 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female Extension Stereo Audio Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009UEBQIM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_3aIzwbXE3CD31

If you're right next to your PC and you already have a pair of headphones you can use, why not get a standalone microphone and use the headphones you already have?

I know a guy who uses these lapel mics so he can use whatever headphones he wants. They're dirt cheap and i can understand him just fine. If you want a longer cord get a headphone extension for less than $10. Only downside is the extra cord.

Just get a 3.5mm extension cable and call it a day.

http://www.amazon.com/iMBAPrice-iMBA-PS-06MF-6-Feet-Plated-Extension/dp/B009UEBQIM/

If your handy with a soldering iron your best bet may be to add your own extension to the cable so that it's the exact length you need. It really isn't difficult, even if you've never soldered before, and doesn't take much time at all. That would be the easiest way to ensure the signal stays as pure as possible. That being said, I've used this brand for an extension from my phone on my couch to my stereo system across the room and it's worked well enough for me that there's no discernable difference.

If you want to keep the stock look and add an iPod & AUX interface, I suggest something like this.

I found that this worked best for my 2003 Explorer Sport that lacked those options. Keeps everything stock and works flawlessly.

This is the one I bought and used. I added a RCA -> Aux converter to get the aux cable set up and then mounted the female end of this in my center console.

i doubt you can bypass it via the speakers.

these plug into the laptop headphone socket? if the problem is that you want the choice of speaker or headphone away from the laptop, then you could get an extension cable like this http://www.amazon.com/iMBAPrice-iMBA-PS-06MF-6-Feet-Plated-Extension/dp/B009UEBQIM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405195310&sr=8-1&keywords=3%2C5+headphone+extension between your laptop and the speakers (so the speaker cable is coiled up) and then switch between headphones and speakers on that (if that makes sense).