Sima MZM-1 Mniature Camera Mountable Zoom Microphone

  • Price: $22.88
  • GBP 14.46
  • B&H # SIMZM1
  • Mfr# MZM1

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The Sima MZM-1 is a camera mountable zoom microphone. The MZM-1 minimizes off-axis audio and noise, improving range and overall sound quality. The lightweight MZM-1 mounts to the shoe of any video camera and operates on a single AAA alkaline battery. The MZM-1 is more than suitable for capturing dialog, ambiance, performances and more.

Improves audio provided with the included microphone
Eliminates off-axis audio signal and noise
Operates on a single AAA alkaline battery
Frequency Response 100Hz-10KHz
Impedance Low impedance
Settings Normal and Zoom
Effective Output Level Normal: -66dB +/- 3dB unbalanced
Zoom: -79dB +/- 3dB unbalanced
Power Requirements One AAA battery (not incl.)
Power Consumption 2 mA
Battery Life 300 hours
Dimensions 4.5 x 1.5" (L X W)
Mount Sound-isolating rubber shoe mount minimizes camera noise.

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Sima MZM-1 Mniature Zoom Microphone
 
2.3

(based on 3 reviews)

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33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

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      Reviewed by 3 customers

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      2.0

      On Board Mic is prob Better!

      By tc

      from New Jersey

      About Me Semi-Professional

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Not Durable
      • Not Functional

      Best Uses

        Comments about Sima MZM-1 Mniature Zoom Microphone:

        I bought this for my small canon fs200. I was hoping it would give me some more range for recording things far away. It did ok with capturing more distant audio from things further away that the onboard mic might not be able to get. However, the overall hiss that you get from the mic makes the onboard mic a much better choice. The mics on the cannon cameras are very good built in so unless you want to buy a[$]stero condenser mic for your canon, its best to save your money and use the onboard mic.

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        4.0

        Decent Mike for the money.

        By Bill

        from PA

        About Me Semi-Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Improves Product Function
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Traveling

          Comments about Sima MZM-1 Mniature Zoom Microphone:

          I have only had a chance to use this once, and it worked fine, and was much better than the mike that came built in on the camcorder. I'm not sure it would work for everyday use or not since I have not had a chance to use it again.

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          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          You get what you pay for

          By Tech Director

          from DFW, Texas

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Noisy

          Best Uses

            Comments about Sima MZM-1 Mniature Zoom Microphone:

            I needed a shotgun mic in a hurry so I bought one as well as a higher priced Sony, intending to keep whichever was better. No contest. This mic is not worth the flimsy plastic it's housed in. It is very noisy (hiss). If it was the only "shotgun" mic available, you could use it if there was lots of ambient to cover the hiss, but I wouldn't waste good money on it. Of course the Sony ECM-MS908C is 3x the price...

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            Batteries & Power

            Required item:

            Duracell -  AAA 1.5v Alkaline Coppertop Battery 1.5V (2-Pack)
            • Price: $2.49
            • GBP 1.57
             
            Pearstone -  NM-4H10 4 AAA NiMH Batteries with 4 Hour Charger (1000mAh,110-240V)
            • Price: $16.95
            • GBP 10.71
             

            Boompoles

            K-Tek -  KE-69 Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole (Uncabled)
            • Price: $121.50
            • GBP 76.81
             

            Stands & Support

            Pearstone -  Universal Microphone Hand Grip
            • Price: $34.95
            • GBP 22.09
             

            Mounting

            Pearstone -  Accessory Shoe Adapter with 1/4"-20 Socket Connection
            • Price: $19.95
            • GBP 12.61
             
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            Sima MZM-1 Mniature Camera Mountable Zoom Microphone
            • 1 Year Warranty
             
             
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