Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD305, 405, 505, DCR-SR80, 100, HDR-HC3, HC5 & HDR-UX5 Camcorders

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.1 x 1.9 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AMACDI
• Item model number: ECMHSTI
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #15 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Professional Video Accessories > Microphones
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD305, 405, 505, DCR-SR80, 100, HDR-HC3, HC5 & HDR-UX5 Camcorders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone - Excellent Sony worksmanship., November 5, 2006

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Chad A. Baxter "wolfenbreed" (Chicago, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD305, 405, 505, DCR-SR80, 100, HDR-HC3, HC5 & HDR-UX5 Camcorders (Electronics)

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.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Neutral, January 11, 2007

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Yauzer (Orange, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD305, 405, 505, DCR-SR80, 100, HDR-HC3, HC5 & HDR-UX5 Camcorders (Electronics)

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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential Option for recording Live Music, September 22, 2008

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Dean R. Brenna (AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony ECMHST1 Stereo Microphone for DCR-HC96, DCR-DVD305, 405, 505, DCR-SR80, 100, HDR-HC3, HC5 & HDR-UX5 Camcorders (Electronics)

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.