Sony ECM-LV1 Lavalier Microphone with Stereo Sound Capture,Black

I ended up buying two of these, to use with the Rode Wireless Go system. It was for a wedding and I wanted something that looked smart that could be worn. Threaded it through the shirt and the transmitter part was in the guy's pocket. SOUND Sound quality was very good indeed and I'm delighted with its performance. Level seems to be good without needing too much gain, keeping noise way down. CABLE Cable is just long enough to go from upper chest, around waist into a pocket without being tight or having much slack. PRACTICALITY I like how the mic can be angled on the crocodile clip. I had the clip horizontally and the mic vertically. This was to align it with the vertical of the subject's shirt, but also I was only broadcasting a single channel and worked out which channel I needed pointing upwards. It stayed attached until I removed it, so very happy. LIMITATIONS Crocodile clips is useful but not for all situations. Given this is going to be worn, a magnetic option would be a great alternative. That would allow mic to easily be placed behind clothing, which was my preference. The little wind muff that sheathes the mic, managed to fall off and I never recovered it. So now without it. Would have been nice if they'd provided a spare, and/or a lighter colour to more closely match certain clothing. VALUE It's lovely to have a Sony branded product to compliment my mostly Sony lineup, and gives a professional appearance, which is important. VERSATILITY At this price point, having a stereo lavalier mic is quite unheard of. My needs was mono, so I had to check which (L or R) was connected to my wireless system (I discovered it was the L channel). USES Cable isn't quite long enough to do selfie shots to camera with it plugged in. It's ideal as a plug-in for radio mic system such as DJI and Rode's offerings. Also using it as a narrative mic while filming with the camera. OVERALL You can pick up some decent mics at rock bottom prices. At this price for a Sony branded mic, my expectations weren't hight (Sony do put their label on some trash at times). I'm no audiophile but the sound is clear and great for speech. It does a good job at picking up ambient noise, although that could be an issue if using it in a noisy environment (this is where you could use the L and R channels effectively; one pointing at the subject, the other sucking up atmosphere). For under £30 I would recommend adding this to your kit. If using with a wireless system with mono input, work out which channel is live (L in my case). Or add a splitter and pump out two transmitters giving stereo feed.

I have been using this in a sony Walkman professional WM-D6C to record social events with Dolby B encoding to eliminate tape hiss. The Walkman has been calibrated to the blanks used in testing. The microphone has a low noise floor and in such an ambient setting I cannot hear or notice hiss from the microphone. It carries a very realistic sound to human voices that when you place good headphones on feels like you are back in the room. The only downside is while the cable is sturdy it is a little on the thinner side, so I definitely think it should be taken care of. The other thing is the included wind sock can sometime come off in normal use. This happened while making a recording by the coast and thankfully my partner spotted it had come off as it rubbed against my bag it was clipped to. It has come off a couple of times since.

I’ve been using the Sony ECM-LV1, and for the price, the stereo sound capture is a fantastic feature. It’s hard to find a stereo lav mic in this bracket, and it really makes a difference in the audio depth. The mic itself looks smart and feels well-made. The clip on the back is solid and holds onto clothing securely without slipping. Before buying, I noticed a lot of people mentioning that the cable length was too short. Personally, I haven't had an issue with it, but it’s definitely something to bear in mind for your own specific setup. One thing to note is the included foam cover. It works okay as a basic pop filter for voice, but it’s not great for outdoor use or wind reduction. I ended up buying some separate furry windscreens to go over it for outdoor shooting. One thing to keep in mind is that I had to use a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter to get it working with my specific camera, but once connected, it works perfectly. Overall, it’s a great little mic that works well, as long as you know you might need a bit of extra wind protection for it.

This little stereo microphone, complete with 1 metre cord and TRS 3.5mm plug, packs a deceptive punch. It is fitted with a spring clip for use as a lavalier. I bought it for use with an Olympus portable voice recorder to make stereo field recordings and wild sound for videos. The quality is full bodied and immersive. The supplied foam windshield is effective in calm situations, but I found a small deadcat was required for beating real wind situations. I also tried it with a Sharp MiniDisc recorder with similar success. Then I plugged it straight into the mic socket of my HP desk computer for Skype calls. Again it was clear and full bodied with a convincing lower frequency response. All of these devices provide Plug-In Power, a small 2.5v bias to the signal line to power a FET amplifier within the mike. Most modern recorders will have this as standard. If I have a grumble it is the lack of a case for transporting this valuable piece of kit. Although it appears robust, I will not be throwing it into a bag with other equipment to lug around. A used 35mm film canister serves the purpose well here. I have no hesitation in recommending this item for simple stereo portable recording.

I love this Mic I have used it for 2 years on my YouTube channel Skillz-N-Gameplay, it does require some tweaking in the streaming software to get it sounding crisp but once you do it will sound amazing, great build quality although if I had to be picky I would like the cable to have been a little bit longer but other than that you can’t go wrong with this.

Quality microphone, just need to source an adapter now.

The sound quality of this microphone is quite good. While it is not exceptional, it is certainly impressive even when considering the price. I primarily use it for gaming, paired with my IEMs, as I was looking for a compact alternative to a large desktop microphone. For that use case, it performs very well. As expected with an omnidirectional microphone, it picks up background noise very well, however, this is easily managed through software (NVIDIA Broadcast), so it has not been a problem in practice. The build quality is adequate, though not remarkable. The plastic construction feels lightweight but inexpensive. One small downside is the short cable length, which could be limiting depending on your setup. Overall, this microphone offers solid performance and convenience at an affordable price, making it a good option for users seeking a minimal, plug-and-play solution.

It's not cheap, but it's good. It records well, has a sensitive microphone and lots of treble. But I wouldn't pay more than £28 for it this is the maximum

このマイクは、会議の会話がハッキリと録音できます。ノイズが無く、衣服の中に装着すると衣擦れの音が入りますが、今まで買ったマイクと比較してダントツに音質が良いです。買ってよかったです。周囲の音も含めて録音するならこのマイクはおすすめです。

the sound is pretty nice,almost no background noise.

o bir SONY. En sevdiğim markalardan.

Je m’en sert principalement pour ma chaîne YouTube et quand je filme en intérieur Le son est top Le câble est assez long mais pour mon utilisation j’utilise une rallonge Sinon au top

Das Sony ECM-LV1 Ansteckmikrofon ist eine ausgezeichnete Wahl für alle, die auf der Suche nach einem hochwertigen, kompakten Mikrofon für Videoaufnahmen, Interviews oder andere Sprachaufnahmen sind. Hier sind die Hauptmerkmale und Bewertungen dieses Mikrofons: Vorteile: Kompakte Größe: Mit seiner kleinen, unauffälligen Bauweise lässt sich das ECM-LV1 leicht an Kleidung befestigen und ist somit ideal für Aufnahmen unterwegs oder bei Veranstaltungen, bei denen Diskretion erforderlich ist. Stereo-Tonaufzeichnung: Das Mikrofon bietet eine Stereo-Aufzeichnung, die für klaren, detaillierten Klang sorgt. Dies ist besonders nützlich für Videos, bei denen eine präzise Klangwiedergabe und räumliche Trennung der Tonquellen wichtig sind. Hohe Klangqualität: Das ECM-LV1 liefert eine hervorragende Klangqualität mit geringer Verzerrung und Rauschen. Dies ermöglicht eine klare und präzise Aufnahme von Sprache und Geräuschen, was es zu einer guten Wahl für professionelle Anwendungen macht. Einfach zu bedienen: Das Mikrofon ist benutzerfreundlich und erfordert keine komplizierte Konfiguration. Es wird einfach an das Aufnahmegerät angeschlossen und ist sofort einsatzbereit, was Zeit spart und den Workflow vereinfacht. Kompatibilität: Das ECM-LV1 ist mit einer Vielzahl von Geräten kompatibel, einschließlich Smartphones, Kameras und Aufnahmegeräten, die einen 3,5-mm-Klinkenanschluss unterstützen. Diese Vielseitigkeit erhöht die Flexibilität bei der Verwendung des Mikrofons. Nachteile: Kabelgebunden: Das Mikrofon ist kabelgebunden, was die Bewegungsfreiheit einschränken kann. Dies könnte bei Aufnahmen, die eine große Reichweite erfordern oder bei Bewegungen, die Kabel stören könnten, ein Nachteil sein. Kabelmanagement: Das Kabel des Mikrofons kann gelegentlich als störend empfunden werden, insbesondere wenn es in Situationen verwendet wird, in denen Flexibilität und Bewegungsfreiheit erforderlich sind. Keine Windschutzscheibe: Das Mikrofon wird ohne Windschutzscheibe geliefert, was bei Außenaufnahmen oder in windigen Umgebungen zu unerwünschten Geräuschen führen kann. Es kann notwendig sein, zusätzliche Accessoires zu erwerben, um die Aufnahmequalität bei solchen Bedingungen zu verbessern. Fazit: Das Sony ECM-LV1 Ansteckmikrofon ist eine hervorragende Wahl für alle, die ein hochwertiges, kompaktes und leistungsstarkes Mikrofon für ihre Audioaufnahmen benötigen. Mit seiner hervorragenden Stereo-Tonaufzeichnung, hohen Klangqualität und Benutzerfreundlichkeit bietet es eine solide Leistung für eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen. Trotz der Einschränkungen durch die Kabelgebundenheit und das Fehlen einer Windschutzscheibe, überzeugt das ECM-LV1 durch seine Vielseitigkeit und Flexibilität. Es ist besonders geeignet für Vlogger, Interviewer und alle, die klare und präzise Sprachaufnahmen in einem kompakten Format benötigen.