Used Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone

2022-04-20T12:09:24

perfect simple audio setup utilizing hot shoe. no need to worry about forgetting battery or battery dying.

Theodore U.

2021-01-07T09:25:04

Gives me about the same quality sound as my camera's internal mike, so why bother

PETER T.

2017-11-14T19:00:00

I am thinking about buying this mic. Is this microphone compatible with my Sony A6000 camera?

JGillerlain

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2017-11-05T19:00:00

I use this on a Sony a7RII and it is noticeably better than the internal mic, especially outside with the dead cat but it's not a huge step up from the internal mic. If you need top quality audio this may not be right for you. If you just need a somewhat better audio via attaching this small easy to use device on a Sony mirrorless camera go for it. Small, easy to use easy to carry. Top quality audio, I don't think so.

Greg007

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2017-10-10T11:22:05

I use it with a SONY A9. The A9 mic are unusable outdoor even with very little wind. I purchased the ECM-XYST1M only to be able to put a furry windshield over it in order to cut the wind noise. Unfortunately the furry windshield that come with the unit is not very efficient because the hair are to short and don't really break the wind very well. I replace it for ($) with a RODE Furry windshield for NT4 & Stereovideomic, and I am now able to record some OK sound with wind blowing at 20 mph. Overall it is a good compromise of size and weight to improve onboard mic system found on the SONY prosumer cameras.

J C.

2016-08-18T11:35:29

I pruchased this mic for my a6000 and it definitely improves the audio, especially with the fur(dead cat) attachment. Greatly reduces wind noise. Keep in mind the price. It's relatively inexpensive. I really like how easy it is to attach. Just put it on and it works.

Eric R.

2016-08-11T20:00:00

Works well within its limits. I bought it for use with a RX10 iii but you can't expect the microphone to have the kind of reach that the telephoto lens does! Pricey, but convenient

Glaswegian J.

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2016-07-12T12:32:54

Purchased this to provide more audio reach for a Sony FDF-AX100 4K Camcorder. While this mic does fit the inntellishoe on the camcorder, in my experience it does not offer significant advantage over the camcorder's built in microphone. This might not be the case when using this with a DSLR where this Sony mic my provide better sound. But for improving audio on a FDR-AX100 videocorder, I cannot honestly recommend it.

THOMAS B.

2016-05-12T10:04:35

The RX100 takes incredible video, but I was struggling with how to improve the sound. The RX100 is terrific for informal situations to improve the audio and it does double-duty in providing a cost-effective audio input for a shotgun mic (in my case a RØDE NTG2) when you need perfect indoor sound, or are in a challenging outdoor environment.

GREG S.

2015-04-16T20:00:00

I'm using this in conjunction with an HDR-CX900E camcorder and it's mounted and connoted very quicks and easily using the Multi-Interface Shoe. No extra cable connecting or fiddling! I'm using this Mic to film outdoors and in windy conditions therefore using the provided windscreen. The result is perfect and finally I can maintain the recorded sound when editing my movies. It does exactly what it says on the tin and I can recommend it.

Brunckie

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2015-04-10T20:00:00

I am very pleased with the product and it's performance. The microphone cover helps reduce wind noise (as advertised).

Rowdy

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2014-08-02T20:00:00

Simple to use, with excellent sound capture and reproduction. Fits easily onto the camera hot shoe. Start filming and the mic takes over from the built-in. That's it! It does what its supposed to and does it well.

Kimbell

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2014-06-22T20:00:00

There are situations when the in-camera microphone is not directed properly to the subject sound and the microphone picks up extraneous sounds. The lens hood on many cameras further reduces the pickup of the source by hiding portions of the in camera mic. This Stereo Microphone solves these issues by having a more directional pickup and the mic is raised about the camera's lens hood. Recording quality is quite good and in-camera noises sometimes picked up by the internal mic are gone. Unit is for cameras with the Multi-show interface only. I do wish Sony made an adapter for older cameras (CX-760 for example) to use this unit securely attached to the camera. The mic also comes with an external cable to hook up the unit to a mic-in connection and comes with a nice carrying bag and mic wind noise reducer.

Bofus

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2014-06-22T20:00:00

Many people love the idea of a microphone socket on a camera but in the real world that means a wire, a separate battery and a switch to remember to turn on before and off after filming. So this, powered and controlled from the camera, microphone is great.I have lost the wind muff so I would prefer a better way to keep it attached. I can't find a spare, maybe Sony could tell me where to buy one ?

DavidInWorthing

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2014-06-22T20:00:00

Many people love the idea of a microphone socket on a camera but in the real world that means a wire, a separate battery and a switch to remember to turn on before and off after filming. So this, powered and controlled from the camera, microphone is great.I have lost the wind muff so I would prefer a better way to keep it attached. I can't find a spare, maybe Sony could tell me where to buy one ?

Oneyouwant

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