Tascam TM-ST1 Mid-Side Stereo Microphone
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Easy as pie to use
I was looking for something to use with my Netbook on which I run Linux audio software when I travel. I am a musician and wanted something small, easy and decent-sounding to capture song ideas when on the road. This fit the bill and was plug and play under Linux and I assume under Windoze/Apple. Very happy with it. James
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Play back volume is too low
I use this to record meetings and violin recitals. Easy to use, recorded sound seems to be nicely balanced. Disappointed in the play back volume. It is significantly less than what I would have liked.
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DO NOT HESITATE! BUY!
I use this mic with my Sony Camcorder. If your camcorder has a mic input, but no shoe or minishoe, this mic is a great choice.ALSO- I use this mic for recording my students with my laptop. It sounds GREAT!! Two settings, one gives a wide, 3D sound, the other is more focused on a single source.It sounds WAY better than the built in mic on my camcorder and it sounds very natural and pleasing on my laptop recordings (using Sonar).I love this thing! So easy! Best $ I've spent!
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quality piece of gear for little $$
I purchased this to use with my Kodak Zi8 video camera, I a singer/songwriter using it for vocal and acoustic guitar music.The choices for the Zi8 are few because it won't accept any signal with high input gain.Using the Tascam with the gain on the Zi8 turned up a couple of notches, the sound was quite pleasing, several steps better than the internal mics.For the money, it's really hard to beat.
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Not as sensitive as I had hoped
I bought this to use with an HD camcorder. The mic on the camcorder itself isn't very good and is, of course, built into the camera. I record pianists for recorded auditions and need a remote placement of the mic. I found that this mic wasn't as sensitive as I had hoped. As you move away from the mic, the sound diminishes rapidly no matter how I have the switch on the mic set. I had a new battery in the mic and tried another to be sure. That was ... Show More
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Perfect Size, Weight and Quality
This Stereo Mic is perfect for field recording. You can use it with any recorder with 35mm input (minidisc or hard disc recorder). I always bring it to my travels, its small size and rough material are a great combination. It has a 120-90 degree switch, usually I choose 120 for wide-stereo recordings (nature, wallas, ceremonies) and the 90 for puntual sounds. I used to record with the Sony ECM907, but the sound is warmer and wider with this Tascam Mic.
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Average Mic
I use this mic for my outdoor videos' secondary audio. I will usually tie it in a tree or set it on the ground pointed toward the subject. It works good for this application if it is very calm. I usually am able to set it somewhere that is out of the wind, so it performs well for me.
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Wonderful Product!
This product was recommended by a friend. He showed me the features and versatility of it, and I was quick to order it. I HAVE NOT BEEN DISAPPOINTED! In using it to record some interviews for my radio show, I have found the recorded quality of it to be excellent. The price was also very reasonable. I highly recommend it!
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Good general use stereo mic:
This stereo mic is good for general use... Voice, live music, sound for video, etc. I like the two switchable polar patterns... The integral cable is long enough for video recorder use, and gets the mic away from any mechanical noises in the unit... I would recommend mounting it on a small tripod near the floor... This gets very good response and coverage...
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Works great for my purpose
I bought this mic to get better sound than I get with the built in mic on my camera. I use it with an Olympus voice recorder and the sound easily meets my needs. It is small and light enough to carry around. I plan on buying a new camcorder in the future and I am sure that this will still allow me to get better sound than I will get from a built-in mic. I haven't tried using it for professional purposes so I cannot comment on it's suitability for that. But for my needs it is great.
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