Zoom Mike for Active Interface Shoe other than ECM-HGZ 1

[gnhaefe]

I need an extra zoom-mike for my Handycam HDR-XR520VE. Sony had a  mike with good customer comments, the ECM HS1, but this is no more in the selling program. They offer now only the ECM-HGZ 1 which has only negative comments from users. There are of course good zoom mikes on the market, using the external mike plug but I prefer the AIS (no external battery, in zoom position cooperating with the imbuilt mike).

I would be glad to get helpful answers.

[brrobin19]

Hi gnhaefe

                    I don't know if this is any interest to you, but I have a sony ECM HS1

                   active mike that was used on my DSR-PC330E

                   but that great camcorder is now is now only used for feeds for special

                   editing projects since now replaced by new camcorders. The 3 mode

                   rear switch- Zoom/off/Gun and has the adjustment for locking on to your

                   active connection.

                                                             Best regards Brian

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