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| Sony WCS999 Wireless Camcorder Microphone for DCR-DVD101/201/301 & DCR-HC20/30/40/65/85 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $95.00
You Save: $24.99 (21%)
New (24) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $81.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 2.3 x 2.3 x 7
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: WCS999
Model: WCS999
UPC: 027242556034
EAN: 0027242556034
ASIN: B00004UFRO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Makes videos sound less amateur September 16, 2008
I give this 5 stars because it does a good job for what it is.
Don't compare it to a $1000 system with a $500 microphone. That's NOT what this is.
I don't do much video anymore and one of the few things I do with my camcorder is to sit down with older relatives to give us some storytelling of their memories.
I used to do this with my camcorder on a tripod and I always got poor audio because the microphone is far away from the source of sound, and worse, you pick up the sound of the camcorders motors wirring and whining while it works. I knew I needed an external microphone. I checked this because it was a cheap wireless option. I knew the microphone that comes with it is cheap, but decided to see how it performed and I could always upgrade that later.
For me:
I have never had a problem with this unit. And I haven't been easy on it. It has been abused by an active subject who has ripped it out of his pants and ripped the microphone out of the jack by the cord. I don't get interference, noise, nor drop outs, and I have used it, say up to 10 meters. I have imagined how I could put the camera on one rock and the subject on another rock 100 feet away and do a nice slow zoom out reveal, but frankly, I just don't shoot that kind of stuff anymore and if I did, I'd be using a $2000 wireless system, not a $100 system.
The sound I record with this is WAY better than the internal microphone on the camcorder, and that is all you should judge this against. Clean, clear, solid audio goes a long way to elevating you footage away from "home movies." There is nothing like it anywhere close in the market. You have to spend 5-10x the price to go to the next step up.
I've never had noise problems with it, either. If I ever did, I just switch channels and it is fine. Perhaps some of the other reviewers work in more noisy areas than me.
The only thing is that you need to always monitor it, because there is no indication that one of the batteries is about to run out, and then you've recorded your subject without audio for a while.
 Good Value September 8, 2008
It does the job for less than 100 bucks. Although not quite studio quality, it's perfect for my wedding videos. I did 17 on-camera interviews and only one of them came out crappy, apparently due to obstruction between transmiter and receiver at a distance of approx. 10 feet. If you're on a small budget, and/or, just starting your business as I am, this is a very good option.
Improve your videos 100% May 21, 2008
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.
 NO! July 17, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
Good wireless mic. April 11, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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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