Posted by Richard Crowley on 05/08/07 01:39

"funnypolack" wrote...

> http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=ECMHW1
>
> anyone ever use it?

I haven't.

> Its very conspicuous....

Presumably you mean the cube that forms the receiver?

The transmitter appears to have the mic built-in which is likely OK
if you can put it in the talker's breast pocket (or a similar location).
But likely not very effective clipped onto a belt or in a slacks or
skirt pocket. (Depending on what kind of sounds you are listening
for :-)

I believe it is a BlueTooth device with limited frequency response
(likely OK for low-end speech). Note that no audio specs are
published. That speaks volumes IMHO.

> will it work with a Sony VX 2100?

Probably not. It looks like it wants a consumer-type active shoe
connection. Note also that the Sony VX 2100 is NOT shown in the
compatible cameras list.

The Sony WCS-999 likely works at least as well, has a real microphone,
is listed as compatible with VX2100, and costs half as much.

The WCS-999 has the reputation for not a great signal-to-noise ratio,
but if you are shopping for bottom-of-the-barrel wireless mics, what
can you expect.

Note that many people think that a wireless mic that costs less than
$~450 is a disposable plastic toy. You DO get what you pay for.

Since you didn't mention the application(s), you will have to make
up your own mind if it is worth it.

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