Canon Directional Stereo Mic (DM 50) for Camcorders with the Advanced Access Shoe
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Customer Review: Canon directional stereo mic for GL2 camcorder
Summary: 5 Stars
very pleased with the quality of audio and ease of use. highly recommend this product. I use it with the GL2 camcorder and have had great results.Customer Review: Great entry level mic
Summary: 5 Stars
This mic is very easy to install on to your camera. It works for my needs, which are basic. Seems to eliminate most background noise.Customer Review: Fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
I just love it! It does a great job of selectively and clearly capturing what I want to record.Customer Review: Perfect All Around Mike For Everyday Use
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently bought a Canon HV30, and after reading the reviews, I determined that I would need some sort of external mike. It's too easy to pick up the sound of jiggling controls with the lightweight plastic housing on Canon camcorders. I had trouble picking a mike from the various candidates at first, but after doing a little research, I realized that the Canon DM-50 is the best choice. Here's why...
First and foremost, this mike doesn't add much size to the camcorder itself. The other mikes I looked at were as big or bigger than the camera. With a camera like the HV30, size is important. If you put a giant furry mike on top of it, you'll never get away with casual shooting in a public place. Everyone will see your camera from a mile away and either hide or mug for the camera. I like to keep my camera tucked in a big pocket in my jacket, so I can pull it out to shoot inconspicuously. This is the only mike that comes close to allowing me to do that.
Secondly, one type of mike doesn't cut it for all purposes. For dialogue, you need a mono shotgun. For ambient sound, you need a stereo wide dispersion mike. It makes no sense at all to get a mike that only serves one purpose. You just need to carry two mikes around with you and switch all the time. The Canon DM50 does either or both with a simple flick of a switch.
Thirdly, this mike is self powered. No need for an additional battery. This mike puts very minimal drain on the camera's battery. That is much better than carrying around the added weight of a bunch of AAs or a 9 volt.
When I got this mike, I did some tests, shooting in difficult situations... I shot music at a loud piano bar, ambient sounds at a quiet coffee house, and dialogue above the clatter of dishes at a busy restaurant. The Canon DM50 performed well under all of these conditions. There isn't a terrific amount of bass in this mike, but that is to be expected for a microphone of this type. It's enough, however, to put across music well without sounding too tinny. I experienced no camera noise in any of my tests. This mike does the job.
If I was a pro shooting movies for theaters, I'd want a really good mike on a boom. But I'm not a pro, and the Canon HV30, good as it is, isn't a pro camera. I'm shooting off the cuff vacation movies and documenting panel discussions for my work. This mike is perfect for that. No need to hesitate to get this mike if you can afford it. It's all you need.
Customer Review: Canon Directional Sterio Mic
Summary: 4 Stars
Canon Directional Stereo Mic (DM 50) for Camcorders with the Advanced Access Shoe
My Canon FX 70 camcorder has an excellent audio recorder but it is limited to omnidirectional recording. Background noise can distract from my desired recording. My new Directional Serrio Mic (DM-50) gives me three options, front, side& front & onmidirectional. I find the #2 side & front selection the best for interviewing or focusing on a selected group. Voices are clear & sharp with reduced background noise.