Stereo External Condenser Mic

[launched]

I was reading recent post about the onboard microphone and notice ORH's comment regarding a Sony stereo mic. I have a question (To ORH or anybody that has the Sony or similar one): Is it a good mic for recording live shows, and does it use the 2.5v power option? What model is it and what is the cost?

I haven't bought an external mic yet, and want to do so soon.

Thanks,

Mark

[jkevinwolfe]

I have the ECM MS907. It's a nice little stereo mic that goes for about $70. It uses an internal battery, so there's no need for power from the Micro. I honestly think the built-in mic is a little better quality, but that may be because I have tweaked it a lot more.

I prefer a mono mic for vocals since any movement between left and right is noticeable in stereo. The stereo mic is a good choice for field recordings. It can also give a nice sound when miking an acoustic guitar at the 12th fret.

[Kody]

I have a Sony stereo mic I bought for $5 on Ebay~ Alot of people have had great results with it....and for $5?! I bought 2! It does require the Plug-in power...

Here's a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SONY-ECM-DS70P-ELECTRET-STEREO-MICROPHONE-MIC_W0QQitemZ250400622088QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item250400622088&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Here's a sound sample:
https://songcrafters.org/community/micro-br-b65/end-of-the-innocence~sony-mic-test/msg18762/#msg18762


I also use a Samson CO1 and a MXL 990~ Both mics were about $60, and do the job for me....BTW, I've used the onboard mic for recording a live performance...I stood about 25 feet in front of the stage and it picked up pretty nice~ It wasn't a very loud band though....I bet the Sony would do a better job, but I can't speak from experience~

[launched]

Thanks, guys - appreciate the response. I like the fact that the ECM has it's own power - a little pricey, but I guess you get what you pay for. Will have to check the specs.

Kody, thanks for the link - you are right, at five bucks it's worth the risk trying the Sony either way. I think the onboard mic is very good quality myself, but live shows are bad enough sounding - stereo input helps a little bit - thanks!

Thanks again,

Mark

[Migs]

Buy the $5 job.  I did.  I recorded some stuff in the pub last night so will chop that up and post some here.  The guys in the band were amazed by the quality - and a bit disappointed that they weren't as tight as they thought they were.

Oh, when you order your mic, order two.  I wish I had so I could leave a spare at my other house.  At $5 you really can't go wrong. 

[Glenn Mitchell]

Just got my $5 "Sony" stereo mic from Hong Kong off Ebay thanks guys. Looking forward to experimenting but very pleased with a couple of test strum and sing along trials.
I thought I'd use it first for the sacrificial tracks. IOW Sing and play the form with a click or drum, then use that as a basis for building up tighter accompanying trax. Then drop the original and do the vox.
Also looking fwd to live recordings of our band in hopes we can improve.

[Migs]

Bugger.  Sorry guys ... just mastered the tracks and was about to download and realised I didn't bring the right USB cable with me.  Will have to wait till I get home.

Glenn ... you are right.  Great tool for helping you to improve.  Gives a good idea of anything that needs fixing.  Oh, you did "no blues song" for the blues fest didn't you?  Was listening to that again on the way home.  Good stuff.

[Bro]

I have a Sony stereo mic I bought for $5 on Ebay~ Alot of people have had great results with it....and for $5?! I bought 2! It does require the Plug-in power...

Here's a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SONY-ECM-DS70P-ELECTRET-STEREO-MICROPHONE-MIC_W0QQitemZ250400622088QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item250400622088&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Here's a sound sample:
https://songcrafters.org/community/micro-br-b65/end-of-the-innocence~sony-mic-test/msg18762/#msg18762


I also use a Samson CO1 and a MXL 990~ Both mics were about $60, and do the job for me....BTW, I've used the onboard mic for recording a live performance...I stood about 25 feet in front of the stage and it picked up pretty nice~ It wasn't a very loud band though....I bet the Sony would do a better job, but I can't speak from experience~

What Kody has done with that mic is a miracle!

DEFIANTLY the 5 bucks worth!

Sounds to be a great cheap mic, considering to buy one myself.

[Migs]

considering to buy one myself.

EDIT ... Don't know what that post was about - the internets eat my posts sometimes.  Certainly buy two.

[Oldrottenhead]

hi launched i used the £5 on ebay from hong kong mic mentioned above. i recorded my friend using it, you can hear results here,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6mBKOn2E8A