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| |  | Camcorder Accessories | Home » » » Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD305, 405, 505, DCR-SR80, 100, HDR-HC3, HC5 & HDR-UX5 Camcorders | | | | | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 8.6 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.1 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.9 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
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| $59.99 | Used
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25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 The Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone - Excellent Sony worksmanship.Nov 05, 2006
By Chad A. Baxter
"wolfenbreed"
This stereo microphone is an excellent replacement for the on-board mono mic on the HC-3. You get extremely crystal-clear audio fidelity with the option of switching to a wider sound range. The only beef I have is with it's size... If you like to carry your HC-3 alot (which I do) the camera becomes much less compact (you'll notice how far it sticks up)... I suppose this is a testament to the HC-3's minute size and portability. But for stand-alone applications (such as recording a live band on a tripod, still nature settings, etc) this is the mic to beat. And with the fuzzy wind-protector and carrying pouch included, theres no reason not to pick up this mic. For serious stereo-sound recording applications, The Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone is worth your time and money.
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 NeutralJan 12, 2007
By Yauzer
The on-board mic on my camcorder is very good. The only drawback is that it picks up wind noises, which sound loud and raspy on playback. I purchased this mic for my HC-96 mainly for the windscreen to reduce wind noise during outdoor shooting. It does reduce the loudness of the wind to a low rumble. I wonder if I could achieve the same thing by taping a piece of foam over the on-board mic. Other than that, I can't tell if the mic improves the quality of the recording. In fact, it seems to attenuate the sound when I recorded a children's musical in church with overhead speakers. It certainly attracts attention with the fuzzy windscreen on and givess an air of professionalism. Overall I feel neutral about this product.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Essential Option for recording Live MusicSep 22, 2008
By Dean R. Brenna
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 only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because it is not the easiest of set-ups. Attaching it to the camera isn't as simple as it could be and the first couple of times were a bit tricky.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great Background Reduction, a Little Too GoodJul 27, 2007
By Tak-Seng Lodro
I really want to like this mic. It does a fantastic job at reducing the background noise. The video sounds so much softer and focused with this on it but the only problem is that it also reduces the clarity of the speakers that it focuses upon. I set my DCR-SR300 8 feet away and did a little test.
I spoke directly at the machine, away from it and tried talking softly but not quite a whisper. The built in mic picked up the higher pitches in my voice but also in the machine. There was a sort of background white noise going on. With the mic, the white noise was gone and everything was softer. Unfortunately, it softened the high tones in my voice and slightly decreased the volume. The only reason I'm keeping the mic is because Adobe Premiere Elements has a feature where I can increase the volume of the audio. Therefore, I'll have quieter original audio but I can crank it up when I go into editing.
Overall, I like it well enough and I have found a way to work around its short-comings. However, if you are taping and not doing any editing for your videos (such as just keeping your miniDV tapes/DVD's that the camera makes) then you'll have to weigh whether or not you want to deal with the quieted focal point and reduced background noise or begin editing like I am now doing. If you decide to go with editing, I would recommend Adobe Premiere Elements rather than Nero or the onboard Movie Maker on your PC/Mac. My primary disappointment here was the tone and volume reduction. Alas, I don't have the 5k to shell out for a professional camera and gear so I'll settle a bit. :)
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
I Like it for loud music situations-but rolls off at 150HzJul 27, 2007
By R. Stadler
I film live music rock bands.The mic on my DCR_SR300 totally distorts,starting at 105db.This Mic rolls off at 150Hz,and solved this problem.This Mic doesnt have as good of range as the on board Camera mic,but I had no problem recording up to 122db.At this point the buffer gets overloaded on the Camera.So for me,I,m Happy.I will only use the HST1 when filming loud music bands over 105db.I will have to EQ the low end to get a decent Audio,but at least its not totally distorted!!And the Video and pics are Excellant!!!
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