Quality microphone for digital media recording; ideal for DAT, NT and MD recorders
Rotating mid capsule to adjust the stereo pickup pattern
Canon XLR connector for low-noise connection
Mid/Side (MS) capsules with switchable pick-up angle
Editorial Review:
The Sony ECM-MS957 Stereo Microphone for Digital Recording is equipped with a stereo condenser microphone for live ambient recording. Compatible with both balanced and unbalanced inputs, this model has flexible image and positioning capability.This is a "prosumer" model for advanced amateur and professional use. It is suitable for instrumental recording thanks to Sony's sensitive Electret Condenser microphone design. With one-point stereo design - the ECM-MS957 has a single mic for stereo recording - it is like having two microphones in one. This model is ideal for portable DAT or MD digital recorders with frequency response to 18, 000 Hz and 90 dB dynamic range to complement digital recording systems. Mid/Side (MS) capsules allow for natural stereo panorama. Mid/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 stage. Rotating Mid capsule allows the user to adjust the stereo pickup pattern for the widest range of recording situations. Cannon XLR connector from microphone body to supplied cable provides secure, reliable, low-noise connection. Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Litz cord gives superlative conductivity, minimum loss, minimum noise. L-shaped stereo mini-plug fits portable recorders. Supplied accessories include detachable cable, stand, holder, windscreen and carrying case.
This Prosumer-model microphone is for advanced amateur and professional use, and is ideal for instrumental recording, thanks to Sony's sensitive Electret condenser microphone. The one-point stereo design--a single mic for stereo recording--is like having two microphones in one. This mic is ideal for portable DAT or MD digital recorders, with frequency response up to 18,000 Hz and a dynamic range of 90 dB, and is a great complement to digital recording systems. The mid/side capsules create a natural stereo panorama. The midcapsule picks up monophonic sound while the side capsule picks up left/right-difference sound. Subtracting and adding the two capsule signals yields separate left and right channels, and permits electronic adjustment of the pickup angle. The mid/side switch also selects the pickup angle between the left and right channels. Choose 90 degrees for a single voice or instrument or 120 degrees to pick up many voices and instruments arranged across the stage. The rotating midcapsule adjusts the stereo pickup pattern for the widest range of recording situations. A Cannon XLR connector from the microphone body to the supplied cable provides a secure, reliable, low-noise connection, while the oxygen-free copper Litz cord ensures superlative conductivity, minimum loss, and minimum noise. The L-shaped stereo miniplug fits most portable recorders. Supplied accessories include a detachable cable, stand, holder, windscreen, and carrying case.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
TIPS AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
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.
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SONY STEREO CONDENSER MIC ROCKS!:
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... more info
Excellent Mic for PodCasters:
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 (...)
A great mike, but hypersensitive:
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... more info
