» Sony WCS999 Wireless Camcorder Microphone for DCR-DVD101/201/301 & DCR-HC20/30/40/65/85

Sony WCS999 Wireless Camcorder Microphone for DCR-DVD101/201/301 & DCR-HC20/30/40/65/85 Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: Improve your videos 100%
Comment: Nothing improves video like good audio. If you're interested in dramatically upgrading the quality of your footage, stop using the on-board microphone and get this wireless. For the home user or the beginning professional, it's a terrific bargain. The range isn't great and the mic has a poor clip, but nevertheless the difference in sound dramatic.

The receiver has a well designed spring clip and also accepts another mic input, which is very handy and a feature more expensive systems don't offer. The unit's solid enough and simple to use and the battery life is good. I thought the sound worked well for YouTube video. You can also use different mics with the transmitter (like a Giant Squid or Radio Shack lav).

It may not be the last wireless you buy (it wasn't for me), but it's a great place to start. I still use mine as a B or C wireless. After three years of regular use, it's held up well. If you're a beginning filmmaker or know one, I can't think of a better hundred bucks spent.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: NO!
Comment: This mic gives off as much lint as my dryer. Don't bother... spend the money on something better. I'm a wedding videographer and these things just don't cut it with their plastic exteriors.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good wireless mic.
Comment: This wireless mic is quick and easy to setup and transmits clearly. Unfortunately the mic does not come with foam cover to reduce wind noise and the sound of it rubbing on clothing.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: You get what you pay for
Comment: I bought this after using an Azden VHF for a while. It's better than what I had, and it actually works. Unlke the others reviewers I had no constant noise to deal with.

Usually the signal was strong and clear, but it would suffer from occasional, very short, loss of signal and occasional audible interference. AGAIN .. this was better performance than my AZDEN VHF system. (plus this uses AA betteries while the Azden used 9v batteries)

Unfortunatly, in the world of wireless microphones, this is still at the "toy" level. I finally "bit the bullet" and bought a wireless system that costs about SIX TIMES this unit ... and that is the "low end" for a decent wireless mic system!

PLEASE NOTE: that you need an external mic jack on your camcorder to use this .. many (most?) new camcorders don't have that anymore .. at least those sold to non-professionals. BE SURE your camcorder has a jack for an external microphone before you buy this.

Again, it works .. it's ok .. FOR WHAT IT IS. It's not a professional piece of equipment, but for home movies, and the occasional hobbyist video it should work OK for you.

NOTE: I bought mine at a Sony Factory Store .. it was 'refurbushed' .. it is possible that those who reported 'noise' and poor performance had defective units. If you get one like that, return it and get a replacement right away.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good product for the price
Comment: If you are expecting clear professional sound transmission, this is not it. That's a wireless system costing $1,000 - $3,000. This system is strictly for home none professional use. I think people were expecting this system to deliver the hi fidelity sound they hear on movies or TV soundtrack. Professionals do not use this system. That is the reason for the low price. Home movies only.

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