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Sony ECM-HS1 Microphone
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Sony ECM-HS1 Microphone

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  • Consumer Compatibility: Video Filming
  • Professional Compatibility: Video Filming
  • Sound Mode: Stereo
  • Connectivity: Cable
  • Types Quantity: Single Microphone Type
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Sony ECM-HS1 Microphone

The ECM-HS1 Gun Zoom Microphone is synchronized with your camcorder's zoom feature to pick up seamless audio along with visual details. Since you can zoom in on one person in a group, the Gun Zoom Microphone is perfect for taping weddings, reunions, parties, and many other social and business events.

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A cheap offering from Sony which cuts down sound from immediate proximity

byiancraig10 Jan 9, 2004
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Improvement on the sound when taking distance shots.
Cons Thin sound on the zoom setting.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a neat looking microphone which draws its power from the camcorder via the hotshoe. There are two settings, zoom and gun which dramatically change the quality of sound on tape. The zoom setting alters the quality of the sound as you zoom onto a subject. (It gets thinner as you zoom in)
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Sony ECM HS1 Microphone

byjayleonhart Oct 28, 2005
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros It's light anyway.
Cons Very weak signal. Much weaker than video camera microphone.
Recommended it? No

For recording sound at a distance the ECM HS1 is much weaker than the microphone on my video camera. I was hoping it would amplify sounds from a distance, but it does not. It only eliminates sound nearby, but gives a very weak recording signal to the camera. I regret that I bought the ECM HS1. Read full review »

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One thing they don't tell you: it's MONO

byjulsol Oct 19, 2004
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Reduces noise and uses the neat hot-shoe technology (no cables required)
Cons MONO sound (which is never advertised). Low volume outcome.
Recommended it? No

This is a pretty neat microphone that connects to your Sony DV camcorder via the hot-shoe, and has a nice "zoom" feature that allows you to focus on a distant subject easily.

While I noticed a slight improvement on sound with this mic, and a reduction of noise, there's one thing about the... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN ECM-HS1.AE

Key Features

Consumer Compatibility Video Filming
Professional Compatibility Video Filming
Sound Mode Stereo
Connectivity Cable
Types Quantity Single Microphone Type

Technical Features

Polarity Cardioid • Supercardioid

Other Features

Built In On/Off Switch With On/Off Switch
Brand Sony

Dimensions

Weight 1.4 oz.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 027242505940
Product ID 21315990
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