Sony ECMMSD1 Stereo Zoom Camcorder Microphone for DCRHC20/30/40/65/85, DCRVX2100, HDRFX1
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- $89.99
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- Average Customer Rating:
- 3.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Sony
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Features
- Pickup patterns 90 degrees or 120 degrees (switchable)
- Directivity
- Perfect for taping weddings, reunions, parties and other busy places
- This microphone will help you catch those special moments on video
Description
Dedicated audio mode selection featuring wide area pickup for groups or narrow pick up for individuals / Ideal for weddings and other events
Spotlight customer reviews
Good product
[ Posted: 2008-10-25 ]
This works really good. The hard part is to remember to turn the microphone on/off. Good purchase.
Better than a Built-In Microphone...
[ Posted: 2008-02-25 ]
It's decent enough, but it's not quite the mike I expected.
The foot isn't very well insulated, so when the mike is mounted on the camera it picks up a fair bit of electronic hum. I was under the impression that the mike had an automatic zoom feature- it zooms, but it's manual. Plus it isn't powered off the camera- extra batteries are required.
Pretty good - could use more sound insulation.
[ Posted: 2007-12-09 ]
I've used this for a couple of years on a Canon Optura 20 camcorder with good results. I agree that you have to remember to turn it on and off but so what? That's not a big deal to me, I just always carry extra batteries.
About remembering to turn it on in the first place: when using an external mic you should also be monitoring your recording. It's actually critical to do this so you know what's being recorded on your audio track. You do this by plugging in headphones or ear pods into the audio out jack on your camcorder, then setting the camcorder appropriately (on my Canon it's menu/vcr setting/av/headphone). You will then hear everything that's being recorded and so will know if your mic is on or not.
My main quibble is that when the mic is fastened to the body of the camcorder, it picks up some hum from the camera body, although it's much better than the internal mic... probably 85% better. But still...
So I took a big artist's eraser and an Exacto knife and carved it so the eraser fits into the camcorder shoe and the mic slides into the top of the eraser. This isolates 99%+ of the sound. Took about 15 minutes to make it and worth every second. Cost about $1.00 and I've been using it for years.
It almost does the job....
[ Posted: 2007-10-23 ]
Okay.... I left it on. The next time I went to use it... dead battery. Would an indicator light take THAT much power to let the user know the thing is on and working?
The cap DOES come off very easily. I'm always looking for it. I think the guy who used the silver duct tape has a good idea.
The mic pics up the camera motor sound. Fortunately I can edit that out for the most part.
I have a DCR-HC1000. The camera has a smart shoe... why doesn't Sony make a mic (other than the shotgun mic which I do own) that takes advantage of that shoe?
I'm looking for another mic and will probably throw this in a drawer.
ECMMSD1 Works great but be careful
[ Posted: 2007-05-07 ]
This is a great mic for the price. However I talked to Sony Customer Care center before I purchased this mic for my HDR-SR1 camcorder. I was told it would fit the accessory shoe on my camcorder. It doesn't even come close. I'm using velcro to hold it in position.
That being said... The mic is great. It picks up better sound than the on-board mic, and is directional. You can switch from Off to 90 degree, to 120 Degree pick up. All in all I love it.