Sony EC-MAW3 Bluetooth Wireless Microphone for MIC IN Jack Camcorder/Voice Recorder

2012-03-05T19:00:00

This Mic is digital, unlike many of its VHF/UHF competitors. It uses pre-paired Bluetooth technology, and I've used it with the mic and receiver placed across a room from each other and it worked fine. There is no static, unlike an analog mic. It uses only 1 AAA battery in each of the receiver and transmitter. I really wish it used AA instead, as it would provide much more power with very little difference in weight. But it's good for at least 1 hour, probably closer to 1.5, on a fully-charged Eneloop. Both Mic and receiver have a blue LED, which blinks if the units can't communicate. I wish there were a low-battery warning first, rather than noticing only afterwards when the light blinks that your cam has been recording dead silence since the mic battery ran out. Since this is a Sony, you get a quality product, some nice accessories, like 2 sets of mono earbuds to hear what the mic is producing (works in both units, mic and receiver) and an arm-band and carry-bag. For short events, or when you can easily replace the batteries at breaks between segments, I like this mic. But if you need 3 hours at once with no touching the mic, this is not for you.

Samuel A.

2011-05-16T21:00:00

Very happy with performance. Main problem is battery life. We use these for production of safety training videos and they work perfectly.

Impact T.

2011-02-07T19:00:00

I used this at a recent event. I made the mistake of not using Eneloops or some other quality rechargeable, and the MIC quit mid-event, about 45 minutes (recording time) in.Sony sells a 2-AAA version that only works with their own cams; as I have a different brand, this was my only option. I only wish Sony made a 2-AAA option for other cams (like mine), too.It is actually a pleasure to use, as it clips to the handstrap and plugs into the Mic jack. As it is a mono mic and my cam's jack is stereo, you will want the necessary adapter to go with it. If Adorama doesn't sell it then a [...] should have it.The audio is much better than using the built-in mic, though if you're relatively close to the subject then the cam's built-in 5.1 mic is more than adequate.Bluetooth is a great choice of wireless technology, unlike the old VHF or (old and expensive) UHF; BT worked for me, with no static nor dropouts.

Samuel A.