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Sony WCS-999 Camera Mountable 900 MHz Lavalier Microphone System
- Price: $98.96
- GBP 63.18
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The Sony WCS-999 provides an affordable wireless solution for video interviews, conferences, lectures, meetings etc. The package provides a portable camera-mount receiver, body-pack transmitter and lavalier microphone. The system operates via the 900 MHz FM band for resulting in high RF performance and extended range of up to 150 feet in ideal conditions. The omni-directional microphone offers a generous pick up at the off-axis sections of the microphone. A single ear piece headphone is provided and attach's to the receiver for accurate monitoring of incoming audio signal. The "Mic Mixing" feature allows a second wired microphone to attach directly to the receiver, the signals are mixed to the output of the receiver.
- FM Band Transmission
- The WCS-999 operates over the 900 MHz FM band of frequencies resulting in high RF performance and an extended operating range of up to 150 feet in ideal conditions.
- Mic Mixing Capability
- The receiver's Mic Mixing feature provides an input for a second wired microphone. The signal from the wireless lavalier and wired microphone are then mixed on output.
- Microphone Power
- The receiver provides power to compatible Sony microphones the require it. This eliminates the need for external batteries.
- Omni-Directional Lavalier
- The included omni-directional lavalier microphone features a generous pick-up pattern at the off-axis sections of the microphone.
- Compact Components
- The transmitter and receiver are designed light weight and compact for easy transport.
| System | |
| Type of System | Camera Mountable Lavalier 900 MHz Wireless |
| RF Carrier Frequency Range | 912 MHz- 915 MHz |
| Working Range | Up to 150' (Under Ideal Conditions) |
| Overall Frequency Response | 100 Hz - 15 kHz (+/-3 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
Not Specified by Manufacturer Dynamic Range: Greater than 78dB |
| # Of Channels | 3 (Channel 1: 912.900MHz; Channel 2: 913.800MHz; Channel 3: 914.400 MHz) |
| # Of Simultaneous Systems | Up to 3 |
| Receiver | |
| Type of Receiver | 900MHz FM Wireless Camera Mountable Receiver |
| Type of Outputs |
Earphone Jack: Monaural Mini Plug Mic Mixing Jack: Monaural Mini Plug Output Plug: Monaural Mini Plug |
| Headphone Monitoring | Yes |
| Power Requirements | DC 1.5V |
| Battery Type/Approx. Life | AA, 20 Hours |
| Display | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Mounting Options | Camera/Belt Mountable |
| Antenna Type | Integral |
| Dimensions | 2.375 x 2.75 x .875" (60 x 70 x 22.5mm) HxWxD |
| Weight | 3.1 oz. (88 g) |
| Transmitter | |
| Type of Transmitter | Camera Mountable FM (900 MHz) |
| Type of Input Connector | Stereo Mini-Jack with Plug-In Power |
| Type of Microphone |
Lavalier (Model # Not Specified by Manufacturer) Maximum Sound Pressure Level: Greater than 114dB SPL Microphone Cord Length: Approximately 39" (1 meter) |
| Polar Pattern | Omni-directional |
| Interchangeable Mic Heads | Yes, the Sony ECM-T145 Electret Condenser Lavalier Microphone, for example, may be Added for Microphone Mixing |
| Battery Type/Approx. Life | AA, 20 Hours |
| Mute Switch | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Level Control | Auto Gain Compressor |
| Antenna Type | Integral |
| Display | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions | 2.375 x 2.75 x .875" (60 x 70 x 22.5mm) HxWxD |
| Weight | 3.1 oz. (88 g) Including Batteries |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 27 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
52%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (10)
- Simple use (7)
- Easy to use (5)
- Great sound quality (5)
- Durable (3)
Cons
- Noisy (7)
- Unreliable (6)
- Flimsy (5)
- Unstable (5)
Best Uses
- Professional (5)
- Presentations (4)
- Productivity (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (13), Gearhead (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (14), Personal (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent for the price
For the price, this is an excellent lavalier mic. Be warned though that this is by no means a professional-quality mic. The construction is pretty solid and the cables seem strong. I've had ...Read complete review
For the price, this is an excellent lavalier mic. Be warned though that this is by no means a professional-quality mic. The construction is pretty solid and the cables seem strong. I've had no issues other than some minor static at long distances of 20ft or more, or when objects pass between the transmitter and receiver. I'd recommend this to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive lavalier mic that will most likely work fine for you.
If you want to use this with a professional video camera that accepts XLR input, simply buy a $4 XLR plug and solder the center wire to pin 2 and the shield (outer wire) to pins 1 and 3. I did this with my Canon XL2 and it works excellent! I was very suprised it worked at all, and not only that, but it sounds perfect!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Cheap mic, bad results
[...] More than 15 feet away, this mic drops out so often--even if you have line of sight between the transmitter and receiver--that it'll leave you pulling your hair out...Read complete review
[...] More than 15 feet away, this mic drops out so often--even if you have line of sight between the transmitter and receiver--that it'll leave you pulling your hair out in post production. Put a body between the mic and the camera, and you'll be lucky to get more than 8 feet away. Drop outs occur as fuzzy white noise which is distracting and leaves no residual sound to recover in post. Also, this mic comes with a really low-quality metal clip, no spring, just a folded over piece of tin. You have to clip it to several layers of clothing for it to stay attached if you intend for your subject to move at all while recording. If you're spending $100 on a mic that you can't move which has to be 5 feet from the camera, why not buy a top-of-the-line wired lavalier instead?Also: - No volume control on either unit- No fine tuning adjustment- 3 Channels are *very* close to eachother in the 900 hmz range- Inluded mic has mediocre frequency responseThis product is really disappointing.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Noisy
- Unreliable
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Presentations
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
In short it is disappointing.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
Tried to feed speakers audio directly to camera. Got interference on either channel. The pick up to listen in was too short and constraining.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Noisy
- Unreliable
- Unstable
Best Uses
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
Too many RF hits, completely unreliable. Can't use it.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Den
- Presentations
- Productivity
- Professional
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
small, compact, and discrete
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Good Value
Cons
- Microphone may be fragile
Best Uses
- Home Recording
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
Great device. Works well. Microphone appears fragile.
8.5\10
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
It has good sound reception. is lightweight and easy to install. good product
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Simple Use
Cons
- Bad sound quality
- Very Limited Range
Best Uses
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
We were hoping to better our content for a project ([*] that relies heavily on video by adding lapel mics to our standard and shotgun mics and didn't want to drop $400+. After doing some research we decided to buy these Sony lapel mics but unfortunately they haven't met our needs. Their range (transmitter to receiver) is very short (~20'), much less than the claimed 150'. Also, even in such short distances the audio quality isn't clear. The units operate much better when directly pointed at each other (e.g. the transmitter is not inside but outside a pocket, etc.).We plan to return these to B&H.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- None
Cons
- Noisy
- Short Range
- Unreliable
- Unstable
Best Uses
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
I purchased this product in hopes of using it for a wedding and also for interviews. Have found that the range is at best 10'-15' before I have lots of hiss and signal loss.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
- Great Sound Quality
- Lightweight
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Presentations
- Productivity
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
For the price, this is an excellent lavalier mic. Be warned though that this is by no means a professional-quality mic. The construction is pretty solid and the cables seem strong. I've had no issues other than some minor static at long distances of 20ft or more, or when objects pass between the transmitter and receiver. I'd recommend this to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive lavalier mic that will most likely work fine for you.
If you want to use this with a professional video camera that accepts XLR input, simply buy a $4 XLR plug and solder the center wire to pin 2 and the shield (outer wire) to pins 1 and 3. I did this with my Canon XL2 and it works excellent! I was very suprised it worked at all, and not only that, but it sounds perfect!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
- Simple Use
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
this is an excellent product for very good audio fidelity in your fimls
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
- Great Sound Quality
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
Great product. Works good and reliable, though you need to buy a mono to stereo adapter. Which is very small.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Noisy
- Unreliable
- Unstable
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
I bought it to use as an inexpensive wireless system for interviews. It's totally unreliable it loses signal all the time, even at close range.
I thougt Sony would make at least a decent product but this is THE worst system I've ever used.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
- Great Sound Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Presentations
- Teaching
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
I bought this microphone to use when teaching line dances. I like that it is practically invisible and not cumbersome. I use it with the room speakers and the class can hear my instructions very clearly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Bad Reception
- Flimsy
- Poor Quality
- Unreliable
- Unstable
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
I am an experienced wedding videographer and purchased this product with high hopes. It's claim of "150 foot range" must be confused for inches, because standing roughly 10 feet from the couple during a ceremony with no movement produced nearly unusable audio. We were so dissatisfied with the product and would recommend anyone using this for anything other than interviews (at most) to run!!
Oh, and also, I didn't notice prior to purchasing, but there is no shoe mount for a camera. Not sure how it is intended to attach, but I had to use double sided velcro.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Works w/High Def
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
I've worked in TV for the last 3yrs. Have had my hands on many other lav's for much more money, senheiser's, sony's, Beyer/Dynamic's, etc. This is a much simpler model than those but for an entry leveler that may want a lav for weddings, documentary, or VO among others this will definitely get the job done without breaking the bank. Plus its 900 mhz so it will pass the new FCC regs. Hope you find this helpful on finding the right mic for the job.
Pros
- None
Cons
- Doesn't Work
- Flimsy Design
Best Uses
- Great Dust Collector
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
I bought two of these about a year ago and I've used them five times and now they just sit in a box gathering dust. If there was a worst product of the year award these units would take 1st prize.
Reception is terrible, these units quite literally only work 2 meters apart with line of sight, anything more and they break up. The built quality is cheap and the mic is not very sensitive. Rather give your money to charity before you buy these.
Pros
- Cost effective
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- For presentations
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
For classroom use
Portable and inconspicuous on wearer
Very easy to set up and use
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy Design
- No Performance Improvement
- Poor Interface
Best Uses
- Smashing it
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
Pulled it out of the box and tried it. SO disappointed with Sony on this one. [*]The only way this thing will sound clear is if they're less than 3 feet apart, not the 150 feet the product says. All you hear is static if you move more than 3 feet, its ridiculous. [...]
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Noisy
- Poor Controls
Best Uses
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
The quality of this sony product is the worst i ever got!!!The range is ridiculous, the quality of sound is very low.The only positive thing about this product is that i only lost [$]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Lightweight
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Productivity
- Professional
Comments about Sony WCS-999 Wireless System:
This kind of wireless works great only in a short distance, is good for interviews and events of this nature.
- Primary use:
- Business
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- Price: $12.59
- GBP 8.04
Accessory Packages
- Price: $11.95
- GBP 7.63
Headphones
- Price: $7.95
- GBP 5.08
Cases & Protection
- Price: $42.41
- GBP 27.08
What's in the Box
- Lavalier Microphone
- Transmitter
- Receiver
- Monitoring Earphone
- 1 Year Warranty
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