Sony ECMMSD1 Stereo Zoom Camcorder Microphone for DCRHC20/30/40/65/85, DCRVX2100, HDRFX1
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| Product Description | | The ECM-MSD1 Gun Zoom Microphone is a high-grade stereo microphone with directional pick control. It synchronizes with your camcorder's zoom feature for seamless audio/visual pickup of one person in a group. This microphone is perfect for taping weddings, reunions, parties and other busy environments. |
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| General | | Product Type | Microphone - zoom | | Width | 1.1 in | | Depth | 2.9 in | | Height | 2.4 in | | Weight | 1.8 oz | | Recommended Use | Camcorder | | Additional Features | Synchronized with camcorder zoom | | Microphone | | Type | Microphone - detachable - shoe mount | | Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | | Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | | Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Audio Input Details | - 90°
- 120° | | Connections | | Connector Type | 1 x microphone ( mini-phone 3.5 mm ) | | Miscellaneous | | Included Accessories | Wind screen | | Power | | Battery | 1 x battery - alkaline | | Included Qty | 1 |
Customer ReviewsReviewed on 2008-02-25  
Better than a Built-In Microphone...
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. |  | Reviewed on 2007-12-09
Pretty good - could use more sound insulation.
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.
| | Reviewed on 2007-10-23
It almost does the job....
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. | | Reviewed on 2007-05-07
ECMMSD1 Works great but be careful
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. | | Reviewed on 2007-03-08
Microphone not compatible with Sony HDR-HC7
This microphone is listed as a compatible accessory for the Sony HDR-HC7 video camera on most websites, including SonyStyle. While the microphone may be of good quality (I didn't have an opportunity to thoroughly test it), it is only marginally compatible and a very poor choice for the HDR-HC7. The microphone does plug into the MIC jack on the camera and appears to work, but the shoe does not fit the hot shoe bracket on the camera. (Note that there is no direct way to tell if it is actually working without playing the tape back, at which point it's probably too late to make a correction.) After nearly an hour of very irritating chat room discussion and, finally, direct conversation with a Sony Technician, I learned that there is a "jury-rigged" bracket that will allow you to attach the microphone near the camera on a tripod. Otherwise, there is no way to fix it to the camera. The Sony technician finally admitted that it was " curious" that Sony lists this as a compatible microphone. If you have a Sony HDR-HC7, CHOOSE A DIFFERENT MICROPHONE!
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