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Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe
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- Original: $34.99
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This adapter mount should only be used to mount accessories weighing 5 oz or less
The Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe frees you up from being limited to Sony's proprietary microphones by allowing you to use your own external microphone. This adapter, similar to the Sony VMC-K100, works with any Sony camcorder that has an Active Interface Hot Shoe (AIS). Simply connect the adapter to the camcorder's Active Interface shoe and connect your microphone jack to the side of the adapter. Please note, when the adapter is connected to the hot shoe, the camcorder's built-in microphone is disabled.
- Similar to Sony VMC-K100 adapter
- Allows for connection of non-proprietary microphones
- Works with any Sony camcorder with an Active Interface Hot Shoe (AIS)
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 41 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (35)
- Lightweight (30)
- Interfaces well with camcorder (26)
- Improves performance (21)
- Well built / quality (15)
Cons
- Flimsy design (7)
- Poor interface (6)
Best Uses
- Shooting indoors (22)
- Shooting outdoors (18)
- Upgrade (17)
- Home movies (16)
- Travel (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (21), Aspiring film maker (14), Film professional (5), Technically challenged (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)
Most Liked Positive Review
Mic adapter for sony camcorder
It works, fine. I replaced a Sony adapter I accidentally broke. The cost of this "generic" adapter is ridiculously exorbitant. It was more costly than the Sony version (no lon...Read complete review
It works, fine. I replaced a Sony adapter I accidentally broke. The cost of this "generic" adapter is ridiculously exorbitant. It was more costly than the Sony version (no longer made).
I will not keep it, since I already bought a new camcorder. Always try to buy a camcorder w/ mic input jack. If you don't have a jack, this device is a handy thing to have. External mics are a must for classical piano and other accoustic music captures!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Works... just barely.
first off, the adapter is SMALL. No bigger than my thumb.
I ordered this for a Sony HDR-CX500V to be used with a Rode SM1 mic (camcorder mic) and i...Read complete review
first off, the adapter is SMALL. No bigger than my thumb.
I ordered this for a Sony HDR-CX500V to be used with a Rode SM1 mic (camcorder mic) and if I shift the camera too quickly, the adapter falls out of the slot.
I need to find a way to lock this down to make it worthy. Sadly... I don't think I'd ever order another Pearstone adapter.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
Works good on my Sony HDR HC-3 camera, now I can use a cordless microphone or just and wired microphone and get much better audio.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
Very easy fitting into Sony camcorder
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
This microphone adapter is great! It allows you to connect your own mic to a Sony camera which only works with Sony products.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy Design
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
It works fine, however it is a little fragile as there is no lock.
In my case it sometimes slided out of the hot shoe during operation.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
I use it to record conferences with only the sound of the speaker. Sound come through a wireless headset microphone, a power amplifier, an attenuated direct box from the loudspeakers line output. The result give me great satisfaction.
The drawback is the automatic volume control (AGC) of the camcorder which give progressively annoying noise during low signal input. But the the best and also the worst of the AGC is the large range of usable signals (I didn't measure the range).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
Mainly this product is used for the use of my Sony Video Camera in a waterthight enclosere which features an external microfon. As the HDR-NC3 soes not feature a jack for an external Mic this adapter is required to have the desired connectivity.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
- See my comments
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
Will use to attach shotgun mike to my HC90 Sony camcorder. Design does exactly what I want. This product is the "Only Show in Town". There is nothing else I could find to do the job. Pearstone is making a bundle on this one. The cost at almost $50 [...] should have been about $15 or $20 at most. In addition to cost, another negative is the lack of swivel or tilt adjustments. But the big negative is the limitation on the weignt of the microphone (just a few ounces). The weight limitation could be increased considerably if the height were reduced by about 50% thereby improving resistance to breakage.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Works
Cons
- Flimsy Design
- No volume control
Best Uses
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
We purchased this adaptor to work with our Sony HDR-SR5 and a lapel mic. The adapter works well, but, as others mentioned it doesn't lock in place. This makes it a little wobbly when you connect the mic cable into the jack.
Audio quality is good, but there is no easy way on our camera to adjust the volume. As a result the sound is quite hot and requires work in post production to reduce it. This is also partly due to the lapel mic we're using. We will be purchasing a small mixing board to allow us to adjust the volume during the recording process. This may not affect all users as other cameras may have the ability to change the input volume on the camera.
Overall, it is a good product that could use a litte refinement. Since it is the only product available to use while working with Sony camcorders that do not have an audio-in, it is worth purchasing.
Would I buy it again? Yes. If there were something else available that would do the same function would I try the other product? Yes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
- Upgrade
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
i use it all the time & for all occasions
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Interface
Best Uses
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
I wanted to attached a Sony ECM-CG50 shotgun mic to my Sony HDR-HC1 Camcorder for shooting interviews. The unit works as advertised. However, the attachment to my camera is precarious. It does not solidly latch into the hot shoe receptacle. So, a little handling/movement of the camera can cause it (and whatever is mounted to it) to detach.
Fortunately, my mic hasn't bounced off of the floor yet, but it is a real possibility.
The mic is well within the specified weight limit of the adapter.
I will need to apply extra measures to secure it, which I did not expect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
good product.. use for my sony cx500v
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
- No lock down
Best Uses
- HD recording
- Shooting Indoors
- Tripod shooting
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
We have 2 Sony HDR-SR1 Camcorders. We have always had a problem with the audio recording using the "mic in" on the camcorder in HD format. Problem solved! New life given to these once stored away camcorders. The Pearstone Microphone Adapter for the Sony Hot Shoe works great. I am able to use a wireless mic system and make a great HD video recording with great sound. No more hiss or buzz while using the HD settings. It fits the Hot Shoe just right. Just make sure the mic cable is secured properly and not pulling on the adapter and it will work real good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
- Upgrade
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
This is great product. It greatly extends capability of my Sony HC3 camera. With it you can add higher quality sound by using an external mic. The only downside is that there is no good way to monitor the sound going into the camera. But after a few tests you can get the levels right and improve the overall audio.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
does what it says
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
you get just what you want! it works like a charm with no problems! no need to know anything, just "plug and play" no unneeded options! and a good price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Interface With Camcorder
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Custom audio input
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
Nice design with mic holder
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Travel
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
It´s a very good adapter to camcorder that doesn´t has the microphone connector !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Interface
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
I was looking for this kind of adapter for long, and at last I find it. Now I can connect an external microphone to my HDR-HC5.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- A mike input to a Sony
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Quality Construction
Cons
- Flimsy Design
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
I use the adapter with a juicedlink XLR mixer. It gives a mic input to my Sony camcorder. Easy to use but the holder is not very solid on the hot shoe.Outside I use instead the wireless Sony microphone but I don't like its sound.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Interface
Best Uses
- Adding 3rd party mics
Comments about Pearstone Microphone Adapter for Sony Camcorder Hot Shoe:
It's worth it because it does give you a plug-in connection for 3rd party devices. However, as others have noted, there is no locking ring ... a puzzling omission.
If only the adapter is on the camera with a connecting wire, the fit into the Sony proprietary hotshoe is tight enough. However, when topped off with a hotshoe to 1/4-20 adapter and a Zoom H1 recorder, a total of about 4 oz., the whole thing becomes wobbly. It would be okay for a relatively static placement on a tripod, but not for running after subjects and bumping around with the camera.
Nevertheless, it gets 4 stars for being the only game in town.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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