Kodak Zi8 Int Mic vs. Sony ECM-DS70P Ext Mic (3-Gun Test)

*Available in HD, 720P and 1080P

Side-by-side test of the Kodak Zi8 Internal Microphone (mono) vs. the Sony ECM-DS70P External Microphone (stereo). Listen and tell me if you can hear the difference.

* Edited on Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9.0b with Magic Bullet Looks V1.3

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• USPSA
• IDPA
• 3-Gun
• 3Gun
• Kodak
• Zi8
• Rifle
• Shotgun
• Pistol
• HD
• Glock
• 34
• AR-15
• AR15
• FN
• SLP

[FreedomFilmdotcom]

How do you like the Zi8? We just were given one.

[SuperSetCA]

The picture quality is excellent for a flip camera but the image stabilization isn't great. A tripod is a must.

[cyclone336]

It seems to me that the internal mic attenuates the sound a lot more. The external mic has a much fuller and more complete sound, which I think is better.

[SuperSetCA]

Thanks for the input, man, even though I don't know what attenuate means :)

[ReligiousShooter]

The Sony Mic is louder and it sounds more "airy". I think you would pick-up he peanut gallery more with the Sony.

[SuperSetCA]

Thanks for your input, man. It sounds like the Sony is better than the Internal, except for the shotgun part.

[MrHellyeah2010]

finally! someone testing mic quality with the sound of gunshots! i wished more people did this.

btw, i think you may have just sold me on this mic and the kodak playtouch (newer verion of the zi8, i think). Just hope it can pick up the sound of my .308 and soon to be purchased .303 british :D

Thanks!

[atResQ]

now this is the best way to test the mic. thank you for this!

[AgentCProductions]

He’s definitely a better shot with the external mic. I’m sold..!!

[EightDimensionFilms]

@insanitysektor Oof... You probably got a fake....

[insanitysektor]

just ordered one off ebay! :D $.99 with $2.37 shipping Sounds a LOT better than the internal mic

[granadajohn]

I like the Zi8 and have been looking for a reason to buy the Sony Mic.

Thanks,

John

P.S. nice shooting

[bllw69]

I have the same camera(with videos) but only have been using the built in mic. thanks for the video as I'm looking for a mic.

[cqdoan]

How funny. I was searching YouTube for Kodak Zi8 and came across your video. CGN!