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Make your videos more impressive with real stereo recording. Enjoy crisp, clear sound with all your video. This easy to manage microphone will ensure that you capture even the more clear pin drop.
Main Features
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number: ECMHSTI
Manufacturer Website Address: www.sony.com
Connectivity Technology: Not Applicable
Microphone Type: Detachable
Interfaces: 1
Dimensions: 2.38" Height x 1.06" Width x 2.85" Depth - Approximate
Essential Option for recording Live MusicSeptember 22, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Nice, well-made productAugust 31, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 little professional. Oh yeah, the sound it produces is very crisp. The stereo reproduction is of really good quality for a consumer mic. It's a nice accessory for my new Sony HDC-HC9. Good job Sony!
Add On Microphone necessary for musical performanceJune 1, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 JobJanuary 2, 2008 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.
Very good microphoneSeptember 19, 2007 I am a movie production teacher, and take lots of video for friends and family. I bought this microphone to improve the sound of the HC42.. It did the trick. The wind screen that comes with the mic does a great job, and is a conversation piece (looks like a dead squirrel) The bottom line is that the sound is noticeably better! Isn't that the point?
