Why is there no sound from the speakers when recording

[Android Central Question]

When I made a video of my children's birthday party the picture was very good but I had to put my ear right next to the speaker to hear any sound. Can I connect a external microphone to the dragon touch X10.6 to record the sound when I am making home videos.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Have you checked the device's microphone openings to make sure they're not blocked by anything, like a case, or clogged by lint?