Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone

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Cherylynn S : Compatible with Nikon D5600?
GLENN H : Will this work with the Nikon Coolpix P1000?JOHN H : Don’t know that camera. Check your manual for external mic - will be a plug on side of camera.ANDREW R : Yes, I believe so.
DANIEL N : Compatible with D5 and/or D850?ANDREW R : Yes

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2021-10-17T19:57:44

Rated 5 out of 5

For the wedding

We got this to record our daughters wedding on nov 6. Just by practicing with the instructions we can see made the right decision to buy this product

debra h.

2018-11-14T15:55:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Seems to work as advertised

Only used it once, but it seems to do what it's supposed to do. Attached it to a Nikon P1000 for video. So far, all's well.

HEIDI H.

2018-09-27T19:28:29

Rated 4 out of 5

worked fine

worked fine w live band outdoorsWrite your review here. It must be at least 10 characters long. Consider whether you would recommend this product and what you like or dislike about it.

ron k.

2018-02-07T01:53:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone

Overall I like this mike. It has excellent quality sound and good noise rejection. I am not overly happy with its range as it seems to be limited to only a couple hundred feet. Indoors and up close it is fantastic, but outdoors with the sound far away not so much.

PAUL S.

2018-02-06T08:19:40

Rated 5 out of 5

ME-1 Microphone.

East to use, works well

OMAR C.

2017-09-13T12:44:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Microphone

No regrets in purchasing the microphone it worked perfectly the way I expected it . I am very satisfied. Thank you.

Madeline P.

2017-07-24T13:09:01

Rated 3 out of 5

Better to spend a little more

I wanted a microphone to improve audio quality for short interview-style videos. I returned this one because you cannot plug in a headset to hear the audio as I am recording. In addition, the tests I ran resulted in a lot of wind/air and background noise. I upgraded to the Shure VP83F and am much more satisfied with its capabilities.

CHRISTINA R.

2017-03-04T04:26:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Good quality and easy to use

I got the ME-1 to improve the sound quality of video recording with my Nikon D7000 and I was happy with the results. I was recording classroom activities in an elementary school and the microphone picked up varying levels of sound with good clarity. Because I don't do much video recording, price was a consideration; the ME-1 is a good value.

David G.

2017-02-14T07:38:35

Rated 4 out of 5

No zoom noise

The mic removes most of the lens zoom sounds from the video.

MICHAEL P.

2016-09-08T11:38:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Got it at a great price

Great product, can't wait to use it!

Dereck T.

2016-07-04T12:43:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Piece of cake!

Very impressed with how easy it was to use and the Sound quality is terrific!

KENT R.

2016-06-14T08:38:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Hobbyist accessory for use

Did a short video using the microphone and had a fantastic result. the sound is very clear up to about under 20 feet distance. I'm excited to use it in an event I will be doing shortly.

George A.

2016-04-28T15:54:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent microphone

I just hade a chance to try this microphone on Nikon D7100 It is an excellent microphone for the camera, both indoors and outdoors. I look forward to using it at my sons wedding this summer.

Catherine I.

2016-01-12T17:14:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Mic

I don't shoot many movies but I wanted a mic off the camera. This worked well.

WILLIAM F.

2015-12-29T08:06:34

Rated 4 out of 5

Good but there is better

It is good but there is much better out there for the money.

DAVID S.

2015-12-14T03:31:41

Rated 4 out of 5

Nikon Microphone

I am a professional photographer that also does some video of wildlife. I have been searching for a external microphone for a year or so and I think this one will meet my needs.

JOHN P.

2015-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!

THERE IS A WHITE NOISE THAT IS CONTINUOUS. THE NIKON 5200 INTERNAL MICROPHONE IS BETTER THAN THIS. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. AND AFTER I TOLD THEM ABOUT IT... SAID THAT IS JUST HOW IT IS.

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2014-05-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome addon for Nikon DSLRs

The on-board microphone on the Nikon D7100 isn't bad, but I wanted something better to record the voice.

Javed A.

2014-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Compatibility

Bought ME-1 for use with Canon VIXIA R500 camcorder. Didn't work, no audio, had to return it. Bought a RODE stereo pro (which has 9v battery) it worked perfectly.

Athomas

2013-07-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality

It's a Nikon, what more do I need to add. Quality make, works as you'd expect...

Dick

2013-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Still hear the camera

This works ok for eliminating wind noise but I can still hear the camera noises like the focus the same as if I wasn't using the mic at all. I didn't think much of it because I didn't know it was supposed to eliminate the autofocus noise until I read the other reviews on here where people are saying it does that for them. Now I'm thinking I got a piece of junk dud mic and now it's too late to exchange it because I bought it so long ago. Feeling really ripped off by Nikon. I'm also wondering now if it's my camera that's the problem. Either way I got ripped off.

Jason

2013-05-20T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone by Nikon

Money well spent.

wood

2013-03-28T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Not worth it

I should have saved my money. I expected big things but got only about a 10% imrovement over the quality of the audio versus the onboard mic.

JIM B.

2013-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice Microphone

Worked great with my D7000

Danthephotoman

2013-01-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awsome clarity

This mic is omnidirectional and picks up detailed sounds.

greywallstudio

2013-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great for videos and just recording in general

very good product with to settings flat and low cut witch both are very useful. i take it everywhere an dit is nice and small it fits in my camera bag perfectly. it works great with my nikon d5100.

teamnikon

2012-12-23T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone

Using with D5100.

David L.

2012-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Cure for noisy old AF lenses

This is a welcome addition to DSLRs that have only a monophonic built-in microphone. Note that, while the ME-1 works with the Nikon 1-V1, the mounting foot won't fit the accessory shoe mount, which is too close to the eye level view finder anyway. Since the V1 has a built in stereo mic, this is not a big issue. I had found that my old 28-105 zoom lens made a lot of autofocus squeals, so moving the microphone off the camera body was very important if I want to use that old but excellent lens for video on my D800.

Longtime f.

2012-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A worth while upgrade from the built in DSLR microphone!

I have had this microphone for about 8 months now. I originally used it on my Nikon D7000 and it is a HUGE improvement over the built in microphone. As time went on and my passion for DSLR filming grew I eventueally moved on to an external recording device (Zoom H1N, check it out!). But I sitll use this for audio in camera and as a referense track. Works very well and the design and build is solid over all. Easy to mount and remove. The moderate price point is appealing. I saw acomparison between this and a Röde microphone, and it was a close call so it delivers good audio quality. If you want better audio than the built in mic without going for a dedicated external recorder, this is a very good choice indeed!

CJAwesome83

2012-08-20T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

not worth it

I got this mic for my D3200. Thinking it is going to improve the sound quality and make it a surround sound; it did not! I am very disappointed with this MIC. Also, although the Mic looks well built, putting the soft cap on the mic seemed to be difficult and i was worried to tear the spunge soft cap apart while putting it. Also, the flash on the D3200 is unusable while the Mic isinstalled on the camera body. Nikon should definitely reconsider a new design for their Mic!

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Nikon ME-1 Specifications

  • Type

    Back-electret condenser microphone

  • Number of channels

    2 (stereo)

  • Directionality

    Unidirectional

  • Frequency response

    70-16,000 Hz

  • Sensitivity

    -42 dB +/- 3dB (0 dB=1V/Pa,1kHz)

  • Signal-to-noise ratio

    60 dB or more

  • Output impedance

    2.2k or less

  • Power supply

    Supplied by camerae

  • Plug

    Gold-plated, L-shaped stereo mini-pin plug ( 3.5 mm)

  • Low-cut filter

    Controlled by low-cut filter switch (ON/OFF)

  • UPC Code

    018208270453

8 Accessories for Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone

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About Nikon ME-1

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Fantastic

By Tim

I have tried the microphone on a D7000 and absolutely love it for HDR movies. I am just waiting for my own to arrive in the mail this week. A must have.

Good product that does what it says it will do.

By John

Extremely sensitive, reduces wind buffeting to an acceptable level. Picks up conversations many yards away as well as all ambient noises. It also eliminates internal mechanical sounds caused by image stabilizing function and other unwanted camera noises. Good product that does what it says it will do.

ME-1 Stereo Microphone
Improved sound quality when recording D-Movies leaves the noise behind.

Record crystal-clear sound while significantly reducing autofocus sound on your compatible Nikon D-SLR camera using this compact stereo microphone.

The ME-1 Stereo Microphone connects to Nikon compatible D-SLR cameras with a 3.5mm Mic jack. Prevent operation sounds from being recorded with convenient features like a cable stop that keeps the audio cable in place and a wind screen to help eliminate wind noise. The new Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone is sure to satisfy the needs of professionals and photo enthusiasts alike as they experience the fun and excitement of recording high quality D-Movies with crystal-clear sound.

Currently (11/2015) this Microphone is compatible with the following Nikon Cameras
• D3s, D4, D300S,
• D600, D750, D800, D800E, D810,
• D3200, D3300,
• D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500,
• D7000, D7100, D7200,
• Coolpix P7000, Coolpix P7100, Coolpix P7700, Coolpix P7800 ,
• Nikon 1 V1, Nikon V2, Nikon 1 V3

Nikon 1 Users:
The AS-N1000 Multi Accessory Port Adapter must be used to attach the ME-1 Stereo Microphone to the Nikon 1 V1 camera body.

Nikon ME-1 Features

  • Water/dust resistance
  • Designed for use with any compatible camera featuring a 3.5mm (diameter) stereo mini-pin jack
  • Low-cut filter reduces wind noise and other low-frequency noise not blocked by the wind screen
  • Equipped with a cable stop which holds the cable in place to prevent noise from being recorded by accidental contact with the cable
  • Reduces vibration noise during autofocus: the perfect combination of noise reduction and quality sound for superb movie recording