Sony ECMMSD1 Stereo Zoom Camcorder Microphone for DCRHC20/30/40/65/85, DCRVX2100, HDRFX1 @ richardeward.com

Sony ECMMSD1 Stereo Zoom Camcorder Microphone for DCRHC20/30/40/65/85, DCRVX2100, HDRFX1
from Sony

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

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

• Good product
  This works really good. The hard part is to remember to turn the microphone on/off. Good purchase.

• 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.

• 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... more info

• 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... more info

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