I had looked at other mics that looked neat but were cheaper, but found they were poor quality, too large /bulky and sent them back. This is for a Nikon D5000 dslr, and gets it's power from the camera battery. It is not a shotgun high directional mic which I did not need, but more an all purpose. I could see it also working with several camcorders as long as they have a 3.5 mic in jack. I just tested it on an old RR engine going right by me and there was no distortion, and a nice full stereo sound. (I had the low cut switch on good due to low rumble of the RR engine--also good for windy areas) I have not tried it in strong wind yet and would probably need an additional wind screen as all mics usually do in such situations.
I especially like the fact it fits in my small camera case. (LowePro Nova 160) as well as an additional lens. It also practically eliminates auto focus noise (coming from the motor and lens moving) that the built in mic will pick up (not noticeable in most active outdoor shots with ambient background noise or ie -the train, traffic, water, etc). You will get some focus motor sounds if the area you are recording is a quiet room etc, I suggest turning off the auto focus if doing a recording of a speaker or anything else auto focus would not be needed)
All in all - a very good performing accessory that does not pretend to be anything else and nicely constructed (quality plastic material). If you are planning to record voices from a distance ie- tv reporter, plays, wedding, then using a wireless lapel mic or hooking up to sound board is suggested.
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This Item  Nikon 27045 ME-1 Stereo Microphone Supplied with Wind Screen and Soft Case |  |  |  | |
| Price | $93.99 | $79.00 | -17% $73.98 List: $89.00 | $223.90 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Sunday, Aug 11 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Aug 11 | Get it as soon as Sunday, Aug 11 |
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| Sold By | eChance | Amazon.com | Sales For You | Amazon.com |
| power source | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | — | XLR | Auxiliary | Wired |
| connector type | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| model number | ME-1 | VideoMicro II | 508897 | VMPR |
| audio sensitivity | -42 decibels | 30 decibels | — | 14 decibels |
| frequency range | — | — | 40 Hz to 20 kHz | 40Hz - 20kHz (selected HPF @80) |
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Saket Samudre
Really nice. Also gives audio noise
Reviewed in India on April 15, 2017
Barry Buckley
good for what it was intended to do
Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2019Oscar Omar Díaz Hernández
Portátil, versátil y sin necesidad de baterías.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 28, 2015
settime2588
Good sound. It works on my Panasonic camcorder also
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2016