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Sony ECM-HGZ1
7.9 out of 10

Sony ECM-HGZ1

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Overall 10
10

Good product. Solves a problem with the audio recording of the sony cam.

falloffie, Ebay
3 October 2011
  • Summary: This mic is definitely an improvement over the 5.1 surround sound recording of the factory sony camcorder.
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Overall 10
10

Great product [...]

TDKFilms, J&R
27 December 2010
  • Summary: Product works great
  • Pros: Clear Sound, Compact, Easy To Use, Lightweight
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Overall 4
4.0

Not good

M. Howe, Amazon
24 June 2010
  • Summary: I bought this mic about a year ago for a sony SR7, and when I mounted it on the camera I could barely tell the difference between it and the onboard mic.
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Overall 4
4.0

Works.......kinda

Don Thompson "Instructor", Amazon
14 May 2010
  • Summary: I'm an audio professional and am disappointed in this mic. I am using it with a HDR-SR12 camcorder. Sony doesn't offer many solutions that fit their AIS shoe.
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Overall 8
8.0

Better than the builit-in microphone

J. Pascucci, Amazon
14 February 2010
  • Summary: This product improved the audio as compared to the built-in microphone, but it still leaves a recording with some background noise - a low hissing sound.
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Overall 4
4.0

Great Price, Fast Delivery, but disappointing sound quality

Cybernator "Big Papa", Amazon
28 December 2008
  • Summary: I purchased this add on mic in hopes to get a clearer, stronger, and enhanced sound quality from spokesperson doing short range demonstration videos from 6' to 15' range.
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Overall 8
8.0

Very good mic.

Sid, B&H Photo
30 November 2008
  • Summary: This microphone does a very good job. I strongly recommend it.
  • Pros: Easy To Use
  • Cons: Manual not very technical
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Overall 8
8.0

Sony ECM-HZ1 Microphone

Mason Lee, B&H Photo
19 October 2008
  • Summary: I'm just an amateur videographer but felt like I needed a better microphone then what was built-in to my Sony HR7 camcorder.
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Overall 8
8.0

Microphone Works Well

James A. Miller, Amazon
8 October 2008
  • Summary: I read all the reviews and then tested the microphone on my Sony HDR-HC3. I agree with others that the gun mode is best.
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Overall 8
8.0

Great Mic

Willson, B&H Photo
2 October 2008
  • Summary: I usually film skating and biking and it picks up great sound. When i film for my video class you can tell the quality is great compared to my other friends who dont have...
  • Pros: Easy To Use, Interfaces Well With Camcorder
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