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One-Point Stereo Microphone
Model number:
ECM-MS957
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Designed for instrumental recording, the ECM-MS957 one-point stereo microphone is ideal for usage with the MiniDisc and DAT Walkman® portable stereos.
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Designed for instrumental recording by both amateur and professional users, the ECM-MS957 one-point stereo microphone is ideal for usage with the MiniDisc and DAT Walkman® portable stereos. Featuring include a one-point stereo design, mid/side (MS) capsules with a switchable pickup angle, a rotating mid capsule, a Cannon XLR connector, an Oxygen-free Copper (OFC) Litz cord and a gold-plated, L-shaped stereo miniplug.
"Prosumer" model
for advanced amateur and professional use
Ideal for portable DAT or MD digital recorders
with frequency response to 18,000 Hz and 90 dB dynamic range to complement digital recording systems
Rotating Mid capsule
to adjust the stereo pickup pattern for the widest range of recording situations
L-shaped stereo mini-plug
fits portable recorders
One-point stereo design
-a single mic for stereo recording-is like having two microphones in one
Mid/Side (MS) switch
selects pickup angle between left and right channel; choose 90° for a single voice or instrument or 120° to pick up many voices and instruments, arranged across the stage
Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Litz cord
for superlative conductivity, minimum loss, minimum noise
For instrumental recording
thanks to Sony's sensitive Electret Condenser microphone design
Mid/Side (MS) capsules
for natural stereo panorama; the Mid capsule picks up monophonic sound while the Side capsule picks up left/right difference sound; subtracting and adding the two capsule signals yield separate Left and Right channels - also permit electronic adjustment of pickup angle
Cannon XLR connector
from microphone body to supplied cable for secure, reliable, low-noise connection
Supplied accessories
include detachable cable, stand, holder, windscreen and carrying case
Product Specifications
General Specifications
- Battery Life : Approx. 2,000 hours with Sony Manganese Battery
- Cord Length : Detachable, OFC Litz Cord; 6.6' (2 m)
- Directivity : Uni-Directional (stereo); Directive angle 90 or 120° (switchable)
- Dynamic Range : >90dB
- Effective Output Level : -45.8dBm ±3dB (0dB=1mW/Pa, 1kHz)
- Frequency Response : 50 - 18,000Hz
- Maximum sound pressure level input : >115dB SPL (at 1kHz, 1% distortion)
- Open Circuit Output Voltage : -42dB ±3dB (0dB=1mW/Pa, 1kHz)
- Output Impedance : 600 ohms ±30%, unbalanced
- Power Requirements : DC 1.5V from AA Battery (x1)
- Type : Mid-Side Stereo; Electret Condenser Microphone
In the Box
- Supplied Accessories
- Detachable Cable, Wind Screen, Stand, Holder, Carrying Case
Discontinued Models
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Hi-MD Walkman® Musician's Package
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DAT Walkman® Digital Audio Tape Recorder
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Hi-MD™ Walkman® Digital Music Player
$199.95
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Walkman® AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player/Recorder
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.5 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 2 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
2 of 2 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: lfmssoundman (Cleveland, TN)
Date: May 25, 2009
I've had this product for 2-5 years
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Multiuse!!!
Pros: Very bright, great bottomend, The stereo image is very impressive.
Cons: None
I use this mic for everything. I use it on the football field for choirs, I do stereo voice overs, I use it for overhead drumsets and just everything. There was one time that the microphone was dropped while in the middle of a football game and it feel due to a little child running into me and I dropped the mic on the concrete floor. It bent up the grille badly and I just put the grille back in place and the microphone worked just as great as it ever did before.
Response from Sony Style
By Gina, Sony Style Team, Nov 3, 2009
Hi lfmssoundman. Thanks for sharing. I am happy to hear your mic took a beating by football players on the field and you are still able to use it. I wanted to make sure our readers know that those results are not typical (grin)
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: YOBC (Bucks County PA)
Date: Dec 28, 2008
I've had this product for over 5 years
4of 4 people found this helpful
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Versatile Live Music Mic
Pros: battery powered condenser unit, good audio, compact
Cons: lousy foam wind sock, very sensitive to wind noise
I purchased this mic in 2002 with a MD recorder (bundle). I've used it to record live orchestral music in Europe on the MD recorder and, starting this year, with a PCM-D50 recorder. The D-50/957 combination work flawlessly as a battery-powered (all 'AA' size, available anywhere) on-location music recorder. I use a Sure telescoping mic stand, a mini-plug 50-foot cable from RS, and I'm obtaining high-quality recordings of our orchestra as it performs in cathedrals, outdoor venues of all types, and concert halls. The mic allows for intimate recording sessions of smaller groups, or a 70-piece orchestra with the adjustable orientation switch. Having a single mic that can do high-quality stereo is a benefit for portable use. The entire set up (save for the mic stand) can fit in a medium-sized camera bag (that also includes a Sony digital camcorder). Recordings (particularly with the D-50) mix easily to CD via Mac computer for distribution to musicians. I'd say we capture 80+% of the audio quality that we obtain with our permanent recording system in a very portable, 'AA'-powered format that goes anywhere.