Microphone for Sony Handycam?

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Master Geek

#30423 7-Feb-2009 15:01

I am looking for a good quality microphone for a Sony DCR-HC96E.
Are there any sugestions?

ZollyMonsta

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#194674 7-Feb-2009 18:51

Check out rodemic.com

I have a Sony DCRTRV25E and purchased a Rode 'Videomic' (Directional Video Condenser Microphone).

It slots into the accessory shoe on the top of the camera, and has a 3.5mm lead which plugs into the stereo mic jack on the camera. Great Sound, Clear Clarity and powered by a 9 volt battery. It's a stereo mic and was well worth the money.

There is a few stores in NZ that sell Rode mics. I got mine from www.prosound.co.nz in 2006 for $220.

I liked the Rode so much, I got a Rode NT3 for my studio.

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Master Geek

#194676 7-Feb-2009 19:07

Okay, thanks for the sugestion. I'm looking at the Sony ECMHW1 Bluetooth Microphone.
What's the cheapest place in NZ (or America, because my uncle is going there soon) where I can get one?

Thanks

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#194678 7-Feb-2009 19:15

Hmm oddly interesting microphone..

http://www.itd.co.nz/product/i/222153.html <-- a quick search seems to show this the cheapest nz place.. you may find it cheaper... $235 incl gst and they have one in stock.

Sonystyle usa lists it as $199.99 USD.. but convert that to NZ (using xe.com) and it's $377 NZD.

Check out my LPFM Radio Station at www.thecheese.co.nz - Now on iHeart Radio, TuneIn and Radio Garden

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Master Geek

#194679 7-Feb-2009 19:19

Oh cool. Thanks. I'll look into that.