Sony ECM-HQP1 Surround Sound Microphone for DCR-DVD 203, 403, 305, 405, 505 & HDRHC1 Camcorders

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 4.7 x 2.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007NP5QO
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 28, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Sony ECM-HQP1 surround sound microphone brings your video to life with rich, true-to-life surround sound audio. This microphone has the capability to record up to four channels of high quality audio for clear, distinct voices and life-like sounds. It also features three recording modes for a variety of different recording situations. The ECM-HQP1 is specially designed to connect to your compatible Handycam camcorder's active interface shoe, allowing you to control its functions through the camcorder's touch panel LCD. Because it is powered by the camcorder, you won't have any need for an separate battery.

What's in the Box
ECM-HQP1 microphone, wind screen, storage pouch.

Product Description

Includes: wind screen & storage pouch. Sony Surround Sound Microphone - With this surround sound microphone and your Sony Handycam camcorder, you can record events with up to 4 channels of high quality surround sound audio. Voices are clear and distinct, adding to the overall life-like feel your videos will have when played back for years to come. Color - Graphite Silver Compatible Models - DCR-DVD103 DCR-DVD203 DCR-DVD403 DCR-DVD92 DCR-HC42 DCR-HC90 DCR-PC1000 DCR-PC55/B DCR-PC55/R DCR-PC55/S HDR-HC1

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Performs excellently, March 5, 2006

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T. Stanley "Enjoy Life" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony ECM-HQP1 Surround Sound Microphone for DCR-DVD 203, 403, 305, 405, 505 & HDRHC1 Camcorders (Electronics)

I think the review below either received a faulty mic, did not properly attach it to the hot foot, or did not activate its presence on the cameras menu. My product works flawlessy and picks up amazing sound, especially in nature. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!, March 24, 2007

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This review is from: Sony ECM-HQP1 Surround Sound Microphone for DCR-DVD 203, 403, 305, 405, 505 & HDRHC1 Camcorders (Electronics)

Pros:

This mic is great because in a crowded room you can actually hear the one conversation that is being recorded. Without the mic, all you would hear is a multitude of conversations going on at one time. We recorded a surprised birthday party and while we recorded best wishes to the birthday girl, we were next to this massive speaker and the mic picked up the conversation without any interference from the music that was coming from the speaker. I would not have this camera (DCR-DVD 505) without this mic.

Cons:

The blue fuzzy wind buffer that covers the mic is okay for teens but Sony should have put more thought into the mic cover. With that in mind, the mic is still a great product!

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sony ECM-HQP1 Surround Sound Microphone, March 17, 2006

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B. Anderson (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony ECM-HQP1 Surround Sound Microphone for DCR-DVD 203, 403, 305, 405, 505 & HDRHC1 Camcorders (Electronics)

Although the sounds it records are very life-like, this microphone's HUGE amount of background hiss makes it totally unusable. I originally bought this microphone for my new Sony DVD camcorder. The result was beautiful video with sound that was reminiscent of a 1960's mono cassette recording with lots of tape hiss. This is not what I expect for a totally digital video and sound recording. I went back to the original built-in microphone, which has no audible hiss at all, and am much happier.