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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | Only 5 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Sony's ECM-MS957 One-Point Stereo Microphone is ideal for the MD Walkman and DAT Walkman�� Portable Stereos. Featuring a One-Point Stereo Design, Mid/Side (MS) Capsules with a Switchable Pickup Angle, a Rotating Mid Capsule, a Cannon XLR Connector, an Oxygen-free Copper (OFC) Litz cord, and a Gold-plated L-shaped Stereo Mini plug, the ECM-MS97 is for the advanced amateur and professional to use for instrumental recording. Specifications: Type: Mid-Side Stereo, Electret condenser microphone; Directivity: Uni-Directional (stereo); Directive angle 90 or 120�� (switchable); Effective Output Level -46dBm (��3dB); Output Impedance: 600 ohms (��30%), unbalanced; Frequency Response: 50-18,000Hz; Maximum Sound Pressure Level Input: >115dB SPL; Dynamic Range: Over 90dB; Cord Length: 6.6 ft. (2m); Power Requirements: DC 1.5V from AA Battery (x1); Battery Life Approx. 2000 hours with Sony Manganese Battery; Weight: 11.5 oz | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 3.5 inches | | Product Width: | 5.3 inches | | Product Height: | 12.3 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 12.1 inches | | Package Width: | 5.3 inches | | Package Height: | 3.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 4 reviews |
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| | Features | Achieves high-quality instrumental recording thanks to Sony's sensitive Electret Condenser microphone designOne-point stereo design is like having two microphones in one. Ideal for portable DAT or MD digital recorders with wide dynamic rangeMid/Side (MS) capsules for natural stereo panorama; the Mid capsule picks up monophonic sound while the Side capsule picks up left/right difference sound; subtracting and adding the two capsule signals yield separate Left and Right channels - also permit electronic adjustment of pickup angleMid/Side (MS) switch selects pickup angle between left and right channel; choose 90�� for a single voice or instrument or 120�� to pick up many voices and instruments, arranged across the stageRotating Mid capsule to adjust the stereo pickup pattern for the widest range of recording situations
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9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
TIPS AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Jun 30, 2006
First of all, this is not just a vocal mic, granted it works excellent for vocals, but you can record anything with this. My new minidisc recorder (Sony MZ-RH10) works great with this mic, I also use the Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones that way outside interference doesn't affect recordings, plus, it's a great way to check how your recording sounds AS YOU RECORD.
I use the microphone to record vocal overdubs (rap artists) acoustic guitar, traffic, sirens, concerts, and nature sounds.
The included wind mic is great when you record a storm and it's windy because the wind goes away, or your hear just a low frequency rumble which is actually quite pleasing. Excellent at recording thunderstorms.
Always use the manual setting when using a microphone like this, people these days like using AUTOMATIC settings, but when you are in a room with 20 people drinking, and you only want to record the person with the guitar in front of you, this mic works great. If your maximum manual setting is 30, record with this on 12-16, that's it, trust me on this, it's that good.
Check out a picture I posted with my microphone and the Bose Quite Comfort 2 headphones. By the way, everyone tells me the same thing, "Where can I get a pair of those headphones?", trust me, they sell them online, just expect to pay $300. I have used them for a long time, and I can't go back to using regular headphones. Regardless of what reviews tell you, they are perfect headphones as long as you are not stupid and fall asleep with them on.
Get this mic now, and while you are waiting for it to come, get a AA Lithium battery, if a standard AA normally lasts 2000 hours, imagine what a Lithium will get.
Please use Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) Rechargables for all your portable recording equipment, and please make sure that it says MADE IN JAPAN on the back, this microphone is MADE IN JAPAN.
I seriously recommend this over the 907 model for many reasons, #1 being quality of recordings, #2 being the pop filter works on this one #3 is the battery life 2000 hours vs 200 hours on the 907.
That's about it, this is the only mic I will use until I can find a better one, right now, this beat out a $1000 Neumann microphone, how, I don't know, but this mic is perfect in every way.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
SONY STEREO CONDENSER MIC ROCKS! Sep 30, 2005
I have taken this mic from the tropics of Puerto Rico to the London Underground and it has worked superbly. Once I figured out the sensitivity adjustment, I got louder recording levels. Remember to set it to max if you are recording ambient sounds outdoors. Super sensitive mic. Remember to hold it still and don't let the cable rub against clothing. Also, watch your breathing. It all gets picked up! I was trying to record nature sounds and picked up the cars on the road and dogs barking 1/2 mile or more away. I like the capsule adjustment as I can record sounds above me without turning the mic. Doesn't need phantom power which is nice.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Mic for PodCasters Aug 21, 2005
This is the best mic i have used for my Podcatsing Needs. I ma very happy with it and use it in conjunction with the IRiver FP 899.
These 2 make a great combination for my PodCasts (...)
24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
A great mike, but hypersensitive Jan 26, 2004
I bought this mike for use with my minidisc recorders, mainly to record choral concerts at church and in other places. It has a nice stereo directionality and separation choices, but I advise you to watch your record levels or mike sensitivity setting because the sound levels tended to overload on loud passages or with percussive music like piano when used with my recorder's default (high) mike sensitivity setting.
It's very solid and well made. I'd rather have a boxed carrying case instead of the soft pouch provided, but that's a quibble.
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