Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD305, 405, 505, DCR-SR80, 100, HDR-HC3, HC5 & HDR-UX5 Camcorders @ richardeward.com

Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD305, 405, 505, DCR-SR80, 100, HDR-HC3, HC5 & HDR-UX5 Camcorders
from Sony

Features:

• 90°/120° switchable pick-up patterns, for wide or narrow spectrum
• For camcorders equipped with active interface shoe
• Electret condenser microphone
• Frequency responce: 150Hz-10kHz

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Essential Option for recording Live Music
  I am in a working Rock Band and we have been trying to get a good Live recording for a while. I have the Sony DCR-SR80 and it works great but the on-board mic could not handle the SPL's the band was putting out. We would end up with great video, but crackly, overloaded audio. From the very first time we used this microphone, we were able to capture our live sound with much better accuracy and clarity. A great product and a must-have for anyone interested in using their Sony Cam to record Live music. The... more info

• Nice, well-made product
  When I accidentally smashed my other Sony HGZ1 camera mic, I wanted to upgrade to something nicer. The HST1 turned out to be a good choice. It's more compact but it still swivels 180 degrees for self-narration shots. Sony built-in a little bit of give so that if you nudge the mic, it tilts from the base...great if you or someone else accidentally bumps into it, it won't crack or break. I love the fuzzy wind filter (not the tecnical term I know) that neatly slips over the mic. It actually makes you look a... more info

• Add On Microphone necessary for musical performance
  I tried using my new Sony DCR SR40 to record Church orchestra performances and services and compared it to my Sony DCR TRV 900. I found quickly that I needed this new Sony ECMHST1 after comparing the sound quality to my old trv 900. Comparing the 2 cameras now with the new attached microphone, I can't tell the difference. It is a necessity for recording music or any performance from a distance with the Sony DCR SR40

• Does the Job
  I bought it for my Sony HC7 to reduce the camera noise picked up on the tape. It doesn't eliminate the noise but there's a drastic reduction. The noise can only be heard when there's nothing going on noise wise.

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