Sony ECM-719 Stereo Microphone with Music/Meeting Mode Switch

by Sony

Product Features

• Stereo Unidirectional Capsule: The unidirectional (cardioids) stereo element accurately captures incoming audio as represented within the stereo field. The unidirectional polar pattern reduces noise at the off-axis sections of the microphone
• Table Surface or Clip-On Mounting: The microphone can be clipped to clothing or mounted on a table for interview style capturing
• 2-Way Power Options: The ECM-719 can be powered internally with an LR44 1.5V battery or externally when used with compatible recording devices
• L-Shaped Connector: The cable terminates to a stereo L-shaped 1/8" (3.5mm) mini connector. The L-shaped design creates less bulk when using with small, portable recording devices

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 3.8 x 1.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000095SB2
• Item model number: ECM719
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,319 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Sony ECM-719 One-Point Stereo Microphone ECM-719 Microphones

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Works well... if it is working., February 28, 2007

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Lance Brown "Song Writer" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony ECM-719 Stereo Microphone with Music/Meeting Mode Switch (Electronics)

The wire at the point where it connects with the mike is too fragile. After 3 months it has lost contact and is useless to me now. Fixing it is a hassle and the minimum bench charge at the Sony store is prohibative.

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Never again!, July 6, 2007

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Para Syte - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony ECM-719 Stereo Microphone with Music/Meeting Mode Switch (Electronics)

This is typical Sony. I have heard that it works great with a Sony Mini-Disc recorder... if you have one, maybe it's not so bad. For any other application, avoid this thing like the plague!

The microphone is designed to clip to a lapel or stand on a table. It's fine for the lapel: the mic will capture the speaker's voice and not much else. For standing on a table, it is absolutely useless. The speaker's voice must be within 6 inches to pick up anything. It's also very poor for a uni-directional microphone, it's more omni-directional in practice. Not what I expected from what Sony brands a "uni-directional" microphone.

This is the last time Sony robs me. I will never again buy another Sony-branded proprietary piece of junk. Never again!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great with Sony minidisc Walkman, July 16, 2008

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C. Kelly "pro writer" (VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony ECM-719 Stereo Microphone with Music/Meeting Mode Switch (Electronics)

I've used this mic pretty strenuously for just over five years now, and it's still going strong. I've used it with a Sony MZ-R700 recording minidisc Walkman and a Sony Hi-MD MZ-RH1 recording minidisc Walkman. It records the voice beautifully in every environment I've used it - including tours of industrial areas, dedications in the windy outdoors, presentations in bustling meeting rooms, and quiet interviews in closed offices. If you use it with these recorders, the compact size of the mic and the resulting quality of the recordings simply can't be beat.