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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 97 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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78%would recommend to a friend

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Customers value the ECMLV1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for its exceptional sound quality, affordable price, and user-friendly design. Many customers rave about the crystal clear audio and fidelity it delivers, making it a great choice for various recording needs. Despite its compact size, some users find it slightly bulky. While most customers are pleased with its compatibility, a few have reported issues with certain devices.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works perfectly!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have the rode wireless mics as well as this one. Attaching this to my a73 was so simple and with such good quality I really wish I had bought it sooner... With the added benefit of stereo audio!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Printice, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear this mic has been working perfectly for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 03-08-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for outdoor use fishing

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

    This this sounds great, far better than wireless mics. I was looking for a way to use my gopro fishing in wind and have good audio quality.. AND not be stuck with mono sound. The stereo separation is minimal on this but it is way better than mono audio. The wind muff can take quite a breeze out on the lake. I would buy this over again and wish I had tried it sooner. I have a few other sony mics I love, so I should have tried this sooner.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MinXfreeride, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear the performance of this mic has exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 11-16-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Improve Audio on a Budget

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

    Works as intended and love the fact of not having to install a battery. Works on input power. Definitely helped improved my audio on my YouTube videos. @TheEveryManTEch

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great microphone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a very good microphone. It made clear sounds

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChampaTacoma1,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our ECMLV1 microphone. We're glad to hear that you're happy using our product and it's working well for you. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      2-19-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great recordings until the wire breaks.

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

    The recording quality is very good... but the only complaint is in the quality of the cord/plug. Over the past five or six years I've gone through four of these microphones due to the very weak connection between the plug and the wire.... and between the wire and the microphone. I use the mic throughout my workdays... wearing it 8-10 hours a day, recording my transactions. The recordings are great until the wire becomes frayed at the plug. I've resorted to using JBWeld to reinforce the wire/plug connection so it doesn't break. The manufacturer should spend a couple of pennies and reinforce the wire/plug connection more.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic deal, odd shape

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

    Great sound quality for the price, only complaint is the windscreen. Because of the long design for the stereo mics, the windscreen pops off and I’ve already lost it. And it seems impossible to find compatible windscreens or deadcats for it. But the good news is there seems to be almost no difference in audio quality, so the windscreen is more decoration that anything really.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoshuaL, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear you are enjoying the audio quality of this microphone. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great affordable lav mic, but note the connector

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm pretty impressed with this affordable lav mic. Beware it's got a stereo mic jack and it won't plug into a lot of modern devices with USB-C or TRSS 3.5 mm jack. Unless you have a dedicated mic jack, you'll need an adapter. I've had some weird buzzing from time to time intermittently while using a cheapo USB-C adapter, but I'm blaming the adapter at this point. Keep in mind that your recording device will determine recording quality. The standard sound card on my computer is garbage while it records excellent to my phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Mic for the Price!

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

    I really like this mic! It's very sensitive and is great quality for the price. However, the foam windshield can be a bit bothersome as it increases the area of the mic and can rub against your shirt causing excessive sound that can ruin a recording. I find it a lot easier to use it without that piece.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great portable microphone!

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

    - Easy to use! - Good quality product! - In terms of cost, is the best in its category!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this product! It has exceeded my expectations in every way. The quality is superb and the performance is outstanding. I have been using it for a while now and it has never let me down. It is user-friendly and highly efficient, which makes it perfect for anyone looking for a reliable product. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants to experience the best.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Anna,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our ECMLV1 microphone. We're glad to hear that you loved using our product and that it exceeded your expectations. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      3-4-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The mic is good. It does create a little bit of sibilance but not too bad. Besides that point, voice was picked up amazingly, and I had to adjust sensitivity to half way. I'm sure it will suitable for most use cases. I used mine for gaming on my ps5 with a splitter and have only received complements on how clear it sounds. A downside of this product is the wire is a bit thin but the quality of it is good. It did cause concern at first but after some accidental tugs, it can be used with confidence. The price was solid but I did buy mines open box with no missing pieces and a good price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price!

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

    My only gripe is that it isn't TSSR by default (meaning you have to use an adapter to use it with a phone) which is why I knocked it down a star, but other than that it inputs incredibly high quality audio when used correctly! My recommendation would be a type-c to mic and headphone adapter, but a headphone/mic splitter for an aux jack will also work if you have one lying around.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect

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

    It records sound very well! My only gripe is that it doesn’t work with my iPhone through the dongle, other than that it’s a very reasonable price for a good lavalier mic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Microphone

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

    It's a good product, the microphone quality is good. Great for people trying to voice a video with good audio quality. One downside is that this microphone does not have bluetooth. It would make any microphone 10x better.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great audio quality.

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

    This product was small and easily could attach to my shirt when trying to record. The audio quality of the microphone is also amazing, just as long as you don't keep the microphone too close to your mouth (ie. On your collar), if you do the audio gets a bit bassy. Otherwise great microphone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Microphone worked great but do realize it only has a 3ft cord. I was trying to use it as a microphone for my head unit in my car. It obviously wasn’t long enough.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony EMCLV1 Omnidirectional lavalier Microphone

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

    Clear and sound. Easy to use. I highly recommend. I love Sony products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dee20,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our ECMLV1 microphone. We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with our product and find it easy to use. Thanks again for choosing Sony!



      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      4-15-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    Gor this because my laptops microphones were awful and this has been a meaningful improvement. Easy to set up and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Matt, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our ECMLV1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone. We are also happy to hear that its performance meets your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s Good!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This microphone works well for my needs. It’s compact and the sound is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BeLove,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for your feedback on our ECMLV1 microphone. We're glad to hear that our mic meets your needs perfectly. Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360. Rubychelle

      11-20-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice microphone

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

    Grate product, small size, amzing sound quality, options for recording with distance using sony digital audio recorders.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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