Sony ECM-F01 Boundary Effect Microphone with Omni-Directional Pick-Up Pattern

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• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 3.5 x 1.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001W0DU
• Item model number: ECMF01
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 15, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This flat microphone with boundary-effect design enhances voice recording and reduces background noise when placed on a flat surface such as a conference table. The boundary effect increases response to direct sound by about 6 dB and makes voices clearer than surrounding noise. As a result, this microphone is ideal for recording meetings and lectures. The inconspicuous, credit-card size of this mic makes the recording process more natural and less obtrusive. The mid-boost switch selectively makes voice frequencies louder for clearer sound when the speaker is sitting far from the microphone, and the omnidirectional pattern picks up voices from all directions. The microphone also features a handy on/off switch with a battery check lamp and an L-shaped miniplug for a more secure connection to portable recorders.

Product Description

The Sony ECM-F01 Microphone with boundary effect design enhances voice recording and reduces background noise when placed on a flat surface, such as a conference table. Boundary effect increases response to direct sound by about 6dB and makes voices clearer than surrounding noise.The microphone is ideal for recording meetings and lectures and excellent for voice recording in a conference room or seminar room. It is perfect companion for Sony Pressman Portable Recorders. Inconspicuous, Credit-Card Size makes the recording process more natural and less obtrusive. Mid Boost Switch selectively makes the voice frequencies louder, allowing for clearer sound when the speaker is sitting far from the microphone. Omni-Directional Pattern picks up voices from all directions. Handy Power On/Off switch with battery check lamp is also included. L-Shaped Mini-Plug provides more secure connection to portable recorders.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, January 3, 2006

By	B. Tarbuck - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We bought this microphone to facilitate recording meeting minutes. It works well in a conference room setting w/ say, 10 to 12 people. We connect it to a Dell laptop's microphone jack. Using the mid-boost built into the Sony mic helps a lot. We also use a free version of Audacity software to record the meeting directly to the computer. Audacity allows you to rip it to .mp3 format directly for long term archiving which is very handy. It also makes it easy to distribute minutes widely. The product works well in these conditions and I'd recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, February 16, 2007

By	Sandra M. Callahan (Bristol, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was very pleased with the Sony ECM-F01 Boundary Effect Microphone. This product works great for the meetings I attend and the clarity and volume are the best. Even though the size of this product is small, the range and pick-up is exceptional. Very good product and a very good price for the features it offers.