- Quality microphone for digital media recording; ideal for DAT, NT and MD recorders
- Plug-in power operation
- Uni-directional recording to capture stereo sound
- Gold-plated contacts for sure connection
- 1 meter long cord (3' 3")
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A high quality microphone for recording onto digital media such as: MiniDisc, DAT, & NT / Plug-In Power Operation
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158 of 167 people found the following review helpful
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I recommend the Sony ECM-DS70P stereo microphone.
This mic is great to use with the Sony Mini disc recorders such as MZ-N707 and up. Although it is referred as uni directional, I have found the stereo separation very good.
As you are recording yourself with other singers for example you distinctly hear the vocal separation or instrument separation on playback so, then you can get an interesting separated sound by adjusting the mike direction.
So, even though the L and R mics are close together they must be facing in different directions to get that quality of separation.
There probably are better mikes, and I am sure they cost more money. I am critical of what sound goes in my ears, and this is excellent for my needs, which is self recording, recording voice lessons, live performances etc.
I hope this review was helpful.
This mic is great to use with the Sony Mini disc recorders such as MZ-N707 and up. Although it is referred as uni directional, I have found the stereo separation very good.
As you are recording yourself with other singers for example you distinctly hear the vocal separation or instrument separation on playback so, then you can get an interesting separated sound by adjusting the mike direction.
So, even though the L and R mics are close together they must be facing in different directions to get that quality of separation.
There probably are better mikes, and I am sure they cost more money. I am critical of what sound goes in my ears, and this is excellent for my needs, which is self recording, recording voice lessons, live performances etc.
I hope this review was helpful.
67 of 68 people found the following review helpful
By Brent Berman
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this mic for two reasons:
1. It is stereo not mono
2. I just bought a Kodak Zi8 Digital Camcorder
Although the sound is surprisingly good on the Zi8, it has an external Stereo mic jack. The Sony ECM-DS70P is highly regarded and works perfectly with the Zi8. There is a notable difference in the sound when I use the Sony mic. You can clearly hear the stereo sound difference when recording in a 360 degree environment (like outside in a playground or other event). I have also used it for voice recording and it does a nice job there as well.
1. It is stereo not mono
2. I just bought a Kodak Zi8 Digital Camcorder
Although the sound is surprisingly good on the Zi8, it has an external Stereo mic jack. The Sony ECM-DS70P is highly regarded and works perfectly with the Zi8. There is a notable difference in the sound when I use the Sony mic. You can clearly hear the stereo sound difference when recording in a 360 degree environment (like outside in a playground or other event). I have also used it for voice recording and it does a nice job there as well.
62 of 69 people found the following review helpful
This unit is not as compatible as compared to others. But, what it loses in compatibility it makes up for in features. It's wonderfully small and works great with Sony MD recorders. True, it isn't as versitile as the battery models, but it's a lot smaller too. If you just want to do MD recording, this is the unit for you.
The sound quality is sufficiently clear when recording, but is not sensitive enough to satisfy the most demanding users such as musicians or professional reporters. You need a relatively strong source.
Here's one MD player recorder that I know has the microphone jack and works great with this microphone:
'Sony MZ-NF810CK Net MD MiniDisc Recorder with Car Kit'
However, don't be fooled. Not every MD player has the appropriate Mic Jack. Double Check the technical documentation to make sure. Units that definitely do not have it are:
'Sony MZ-NE410 High Speed Net MD Walkman Recorder'
Notice the deceptive "Recorder" moniker in the product name. Don't be fooled! Very few MD "recorders" actually record with a microphone!
Not sure about these:
'Sony MZ-NF610 High Speed Net MD Walkman Recorder'
'Sony MZ-N510CK NetMD Walkman/Recorder with Car Kit'
'Sony MZ-N505 Net MD Walkman Player/Recorder'
Do your research before purchasing any MD player. All in all, this is a good value and the ideal microphone for those wanting to record onto a Sony MD.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
I am a musician and own my own studio in Nashville, TN. I have thousands of dollars worth of microphones. This product is what it is and for the money is a brilliant little microphone. Even though I have a 250 track digital recording studio, sometimes I want to record without doing a major "studio" setup. I bought a Boss Micro BR and this mic to go with it. This is a fantastic combination. The sound is definitely studio quality. I did a location recording of a simple trumpet and piano. Rather than drag my whole set up I took the Micro BR and this mic and made a very fine sounding recording. I got a pair of windscreens that were made for a telephone headset. I put one over each side of this mic and never take them off. This mic does have its limitations and does not sound as good as my $650 studio vocal mic for sure, but that's not what it is intended for. This is for portability with clear crisp sound. With a Micro BR it's a phenomenal combination. I almost didn't buy the Micro BR because it only has a mono on board mic, but I ordered this mic to go with it and I'm so glad I did. This magic combo is a serious upgrade from a Zoom H2 or H4 and for less money - go figure. Sony - well done.
39 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By Sue Doe-Nim
Contrary to earlier review, this microphone works GREAT with devices other than Sony; just make sure that your recording device provides plug power. I use this microphone with my iRiver iHP-120 20GB MP3 Jukebox --- records great stereo sound directly into MP3s. Fantastic for recording my kids' concerts. Highly, highly recommended.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
In a move that is very unlike me, I bought this microphone to make stereo recordings of some piano pieces I had to perform while away from home (and my recording equipment). I have to admit, for Sony, this product is pretty bang-on! The microphone is responsive across a broad spectrum of dynamics and acoustically accurate, although I typically stereo microphones with an X or Y arrangement for good presence. With careful positioning (and a rubber cushioning pad), this microphone achieved some almost studio-quality recordings (bearing in mind that I was playing on a meticulously maintained $150,000 piano...)!
The ONLY thing keeping me from giving this microphone 5 stars is that it's not powered, and there was no way to enable it to work with my MacBook Pro without buying extra hardware. Not to worry though: It wasn't terribly costly. I bought a Griffin iMic ($39.99) and used it in conjunction with Audacity without a hitch! The recordings I made were so good that my friends and family were unable to tell which recordings were made in a studio (with professional-quality equipment) or with the iMic/Sony mic combination when put on a mixed CD.
Bottom Line: This microphone was able to capture the most diminutive harmonics and loudest fortissimo's without any problems at either end of the spectrum, and I would recommend this to ANY amateur/intermediate performer wishing to capture a high-quality recording of their work!
The ONLY thing keeping me from giving this microphone 5 stars is that it's not powered, and there was no way to enable it to work with my MacBook Pro without buying extra hardware. Not to worry though: It wasn't terribly costly. I bought a Griffin iMic ($39.99) and used it in conjunction with Audacity without a hitch! The recordings I made were so good that my friends and family were unable to tell which recordings were made in a studio (with professional-quality equipment) or with the iMic/Sony mic combination when put on a mixed CD.
Bottom Line: This microphone was able to capture the most diminutive harmonics and loudest fortissimo's without any problems at either end of the spectrum, and I would recommend this to ANY amateur/intermediate performer wishing to capture a high-quality recording of their work!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
hmmm
Not really a good deal. Most of these things seem to need to be right inext to the mouth to work and thats just a bit inconvenient
Published 3 days ago by stephen bukre
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!
It is a SONY product, and I have always been happy with their stuff, these have been on my boat with me for a year now shooting videos for my website, the sound from these on the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Davew
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great little mic especially for digital recorders!!
I used this mic along with a Sony digital recorder and the combo worked out great. It got a lot of use while I was in college going through a Registered Nurse program. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mason Schumacher
4.0 out of 5 stars
Microphone
The sony Microphone works great but does not work with my digital camcorder with mic imput. Not sure how to get it to work that is why I only rated it 4/5
Published 3 months ago by Ian C
5.0 out of 5 stars
For the brother in law.
This mic was very sensitive and picked up lots of sounds. Very clear and sharp we will be using this mic again.
Published 4 months ago by sena thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Little Microphone
This is a great little microphone and will work wonderful for any recorder or
camera that you have--a little big for a lapel microphone but might work for that too.
camera that you have--a little big for a lapel microphone but might work for that too.
Published 4 months ago by Paul Haider
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better mic than the one built into the video camera.
The Sony ECM-DS70P Electret Condenser Stereo Microphone is a good microphone for the money. Its picks up better than the one built into the video camera. Read more
Published 4 months ago by clarence jackson
1.0 out of 5 stars
I wasted my money on this item from Amazon
I bought this item to go with a Z10 Touch Video. It was recommended on Amazon and said it went well with this kind of camera. I bought it new. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent mike
I got this mike to go with a small mini-disc recorder. It works just fine. I have even used it to record live music since the mike is stereo. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Stephen R. Pell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for rock concerts!!!
The internal microphone in my pocket camcorder was good, except for recording in areas with a lot of sound (ie - a rock concert). Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jim S.
