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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 81 reviews

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  • Quality

    Rating 3.3 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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75%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Electret Condenser Microphone's sound quality, ease of use, and affordable price. Its compact size and lightweight design are also frequently praised. However, some users express concerns regarding the battery life and suggest improvements to the battery compartment design. Overall, the positive feedback on sound quality and ease of use outweighs the negative comments about battery performance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Microphone is small and compact. This is great for new camera users whether it is for vlogging or simple videos. Perfect choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent camera microphone.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you're on a budget. This is a great mic. Sound quality is good. I still would suggest getting something like Rode though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Go with a higher quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I bought my camcorder, the sales rep assured me that this mic would be sufficient for my needs (20 feet away, outdoors or in a barn). It did not perform well at all. Weird buzzing noises, couldn't hear voice over the wind even with wind sock, etc. Don't bother. Buy something higher end (I got wireless bluetooth mic and receiver and love them).

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bower - Electret Condenser Microphone

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. I like the name brand. Also, price is right.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    simple microphone for general recording

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Use for general audio recording;i.e. group gathering, non specific.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality DSLR Microphone

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would recommend this microphone to anyone who plans on attaching it to their DSLR and making YouTube or blog videos. Very clear audio.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome mic!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The mic is small and compact. Captures crystal clear sound. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Manufactured fine

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sensitivity is not good. But it’s manufacturing good. The size is good for portable.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Microphone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I filmed a concert with this mic and sounded good clear

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    just ok...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Mic is ok. Didn't live up too what I was expecting but for the price I guess it works.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good cheap upgrade over built in D5300 mic

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this for $15.29 on sale with a $5 certificate and it records much better audio than the built in mic on my DSLR

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good For The Price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a nice cheap microphone. Brings a nice pouch to put the mic on and it sounds good for the cheap price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for beginners

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For beginners and quick set up, this is ideal. Easy set up is key.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does a little better than the actual mic on the camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Battery Life

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The microphone works well although the only setback is the battery life and the battery cover is also problematic to change on the spot

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable option for Audio in Controlled Settings

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's simple to use, does what it needs to in controlled settings. Big plus for having a wibbly-wobbly springy stand, you can entertain yourself bopping it back & forth when you get bored.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to adapt the plug from 3.5 to 2.5mm, worked better than expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for both YouTube and other customer videos. This mic performs better than my other mics I have an more than TWICE the cost. Cuts wind and background noise without sacrificing sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good mic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This mic is pretty good it's compact so when you need a mic on the fly it's good!! Espically when you don't wanna use this big rode mics for vlogging or Jura recording video

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound quality for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This mic was very well priced for the quality of sound it produces. We have used it on our cell phone and our sony A77ii. It has worked better than expected on both.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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