VR250-Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth Camcorder Mic

[MegaFinalRound]

Will this still record the source from the camera if this microphone is plugged in? Or will the microphone override that?

[youngeboyceejay]

does it work with the sony handycam dcr sx85?

[pramda]

will this only work with sony handycam? and also since it is wireless.....and you don't neew to plug it into the mic jack. will it work with cameras that don't have a mic jack???? And also You're videos are very helpful... :)

[omarcorrea]

@pramda It will only work with Sony cameras with a media shoe. Thanks

[ArginGerigorian]

What if the camera doesn't have the accessory shoe? For example the sony HDR CX- 160?

[faro0485]

@ArginGerigorian Sony ECM AW3 sounds like an alternative

[GregSheltonVideo]

does it work with gz-hm440? if nnot is there anythign anyone knows of that works with it.

[TanzbaerundSimon]

Can you use two mics with this?

[morrowsinkorea]

What program did you use to make your intro? Also, did you create the music yourself?

[nunun101]

What camcorder is that

[cableantel]

hello this product Sony ECM-HW2 copmatible Mic Bluetooth Camcorder video camera with Sony HXR-mc50u

[utubeniteowl]

Thanks for review. I've been asked to video a play by a drama group and was wondering if this mic would be suitable. The group already use wirless mics, would this be able to link to their existing mics/sound system? I've got a Handycam HDR-SR12e

[omarcorrea]

@utubeniteowl No you won't be able link in with this. You'll need to plug into their sound mixer

[PR0DiiGYxX]

haha thats my camera :P lol great review! It looks very useful not just for interviews but for film-making! This will be very convenient indeed

[fresia58]

and thanks a lot for your reviews!!!

[fresia58]

Hi, I am a piano player. I need to record classes and rehearsals. I am about to buy Sony or Panasonic Camcorder both with Dolby Stereo 2 ch and microphone zoom.

I read on some websites (and I experienced before with previous models) that built in microphone lowers loud sound and this is a problem for me. I used to add a wired microphone on old camcorders.

Now QUESTIONS:

1. Is this VR250-Sony ECM-HW2 decent for music and semiprofessional recordings?

2. Is it compatible with NO Sony camcorders?

[omarcorrea]

@fresia58 I never tested the mic in musical settings so I can't give an answer for your first question. This mic can only be used with Sony camcorders with an active media. I would call B & H photo and ask them your questions and they can point you in the right direction

[barrelhouseray]

@fresia58

Hi hope you dont mind me asking you if you have gleaned any more information on piano recording capabilities of the HDR VR250 using the hot plate microphone. I have just purchased the handycam

I too am a piano player and whilst the 5.1 surround sound microphone of the handycam is clear the piano sounds 'tinny and harsh' on recordings. Previously I used an older sony handycam using an external microphone and the results for sound were far superior with a rich bass.

[fresia58]

@barrelhouseray

Hi, I finally bought Panasonic HDC-SD700 because was the minimun to have the external jack-in for the external microphone. This has the same stereo MIC with zoom. The zoom is strange, changes and screens the strong sound.

By the way, the lack of "surround" and bass is unfortunately what you want to really learn your errors.

The lowest power gives a "beautiful" fake sound in which everything seems wonderful, like in the small automatic cameras.

[barrelhouseray]

@barrelhouseray

Thanks very much for response. I agree fully with your advice regarding the articiality when rich bass and weakened input masks errors made. I decided last night to order from the States a Pearstone hot shoe adapter which should allow me to directly plug an external mike into a mini jack. Always been impressed with Panosonic devices and hope yours meets up with your specific needs.

[DemocraWatch]

thank you for the review but your test is really lacking. I would have liked to hear what it sound like recording music.

[omarcorrea]

@fatsanta10 It would probably do the trick although it would probably be better on the priest

[CheckDizOutProd]

Nice review ! Can we mount this thing to DSLR Cameras like 550D, 5D or 7D who had an mic input ?

[tobbylien]

you are awsome! great job! love it ;)

[taubangkok]

Does the receiver fit on a HDR CX110, 300 or other models in that range? Thanks!

[omarcorrea]

@taubangkok I don't know

[tornikitoto]

@omarcorrea What model sony do you have there in your video? Thanks.

[omarcorrea]

@tornikitoto HDR-CX520V camcorder

[taubangkok]

@omarcorrea Thanks for your quick reply. What model handycam do you use in your video?

[omarcorrea]

@taubangkok HDR-CX520V camcorder

[TomiTom1234]

Can we use this microphone with a PC if we try to sync between it and a Bluetooth dongle ? Or does it work only on its receiver ?

[omarcorrea]

@TomiTom1234 I don't think it'll work with a pc

[rorysmovies]

Does the receiver also record audio without the wireless mic? If i want to record a crowd with better quality than the cam built in mic?

[omarcorrea]

@rorysmovies I don't believe so.

[GeekisCarnage]

Ive been debating on weather to get a canon hd cam or a sony hd cam. I would love a mic like that. What kind of Camcorder would you recommend under $900? What camcorder are you using?

[omarcorrea]

@GeekisCarnage I use a Canon HF S100 and I believe they're around $900 now. It's a good camera.

[jshaw6000]

@GeekisCarnage

If I were you I'd get the SONY HDR SR11. It has stereo recording with a zoom mic. meaning when you zoom in on something, the microphone focuses on what you are zooming in on and does it's best to only record that sound.

[appletree0124]

very cool.

[voodoodan245]

great review omar! and with the demo video was great! looks like a great product!

[mukhilkumar]

good information

[barirdeeee2]

cool you need to hold the handstrap on your right hand thats the hand wat your holding your camcorder