Olympus ME-52W Review
Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 33,222 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Olympus ME-52W. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Olympus ME-52W. For example, 79% of 3,101 users who have commented on the Noise cancellation of the Olympus ME-52W have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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Lapel Mic Excellent for Interviews
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Chief_Engineer on B&H Photo Video
The Olympus ME-52 noise-cancelling microphone has several unique features that make it attractive to our particular needs. I am the operations manager of the journalism dept. at a small Christian university, and we have recently upgraded to the BlackMagic Design Pocket Cinema cameras for recording interviews for our weekly student-run newscasts. The BMD cameras have an external mic jack, and I needed an external lapel mic that records with good audio level and quality, reject wind and other noises, and preferably does not require a battery that may die or (worse) leak. The ME-52 detaches from its short 3.5mm cable connector, and I combine it with a Rode 10 ft extension cable. This allows me to put the lapel mic, wind screen, and swiveling lapel clip in a small case, which in turn goes in the BMD case. I keep the Rode extension cable in a separate compartment in the BMD case. The swiveling mic clip is an added bonus: it quickly adapts for male or female shirt lapels, and can be switched easily without detaching for either side of a jacket. Detaching the mic from the cable also aids in routing the cable through clothing. For our purposes, this mic and accessories as such is almost perfect, and the results are excellent (especially for the price). ... More
Olympus WS-321M - A Valuable Addition
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Robert H. Elliott on B&H Photo Video
The Olympus ME-52W Noise Cancellation Microphone adds further versatility to your Olympus Digital Recorder (A WS-321M in my case). The Microphone comes as part of a four piece kit that includes the microphone, a 1m long extension cable, a tie-clip style clothing clip and a foam wind screen that fits over the microphone. The microphone itself is hinged above the 'mic/input' jack on the top of the recorder where it can be adjusted horizontally by rotating it in the jack and vertically through using a hinge incorporated at the microphone's base. This external mic provides far superior clarity and range over the WS-321M built-in microphone! With the microphone inserted directly into the input jack it allows the user to hold the whole unit like a handle with the mic projected unimpeded out of the top. I found the mic very handy during news scrums and while taking personal notes as the risk of covering the recorder's built-in mic is eliminated. The tie-clip mic holder is useful mainly when recording a stationary subject or when recording yourself when you need your hands free. It's very straightforward to use and easy to remove the mic from it quickly. Lastly, the wind screen cap was also surprisingly useful. It really made a difference in sound clarity when recording in windy conditions and recording in a vehicle with the windows open or the top down. All in all this is a very inexpensive purchase considering the value and versatility it adds to your recorder. Really a 'must have' if you're serious about the recordings you make. ... More
Great accessory for use with DM-520
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I use the DM-520 voice recorder to record my sermons as I present them so I can later upload them to our church's website. I needed a clip-on microphone to use with the recorder to make sure that my sermons were recorded clearly with little background noise. The ME-52W microphone does just that! I appreciate the design of the microphone that allows me to use a longer or shorter cord as needed. In the past I have found that the part of a microphone that always fails is the cord. A failed cord usually results in a repair bill to get the cord replaced. Olympus, by utilizing a plug-in cord system, makes it easy to replace the cord myself. If you have a handheld recorder and need to use it to record a presentation that you give, I highly recommend this microphone as a needed accessory. ... More
Not sure I really need it.
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Judee on B&H Photo Video
I bought this on a recommendation from a friend who loves his. We have similar digital recorders. I use mine to record one-on-one sessions with clients and never used a mic and have been happy with the range and quality of the recorder. However, I am beginning to do group sessions and thought I might need a mic. It seems that the quality of the recording is just as good either way which has more to do with the quality of the recorder... I love my little digital recorder. Do note that, if you are going to use the mic, it needs to be at least 12-18 inches away from your mouth or else it sounds very scratchy. I don't have that problem with my recorder without the mic. So, I don't think I needed to invest the money although I will keep it because it was such a bargain and there may be a place with it will be of benefit. ... More
Noise Cancellation
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Joerg on B&H Photo Video
I use this together with my Olympus WS-331M. In a lecture setting the Microphone gives about 10% more quality than the build-in microphone of my voice recorder. Thats not much but given the physical limitations when recording lectures I am happy about any improvement I can get. I could not make out any noice cancellation qualities. Technically noice cancellation means it detects noise and calculates it away from the incoming signals. The Microphone has no hard and software to accomplish this. However as I mentioned earlier there is a quality improvement. It seems to come from the Microphone being directional which means it focusses on wherever it is pointed at and Background noise from other directions does not reach the the inside of the Microphone. ... More
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Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I am a sound tech in a church and we use a Olympus Voice recorder to record the pastors messages. We have had 2 other lapel mics that picked up everything, and was it hard to edit out all that they picked up, and some of the time things that did not belong on a church's website. After getting the ME-52W we have not had any more problems with crowd comments, plus, the quality of the voice recorded is much better. The only thing I don't like about it is when the pastor says a word that begins with P it pops even if the windscreen that comes with it is on. Besides that I love the ME-52 W noise canceling microphone. I highly reccomend it. ... More
like magic for the price
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Richard on B&H Photo Video
I interview people at industrial construction sites, that are so loud I can barely hear what people are saying. When I play back the interviews I can hear almost exactly what they are saying, clearly and wiht minimum noise. Of coures, I mike them carefully, putting the mike right below their mouth. Amazing for the price. You need a olympus recorder that is compatiable, to power the mike. sound is great for transcribing, thin for broadcast. I had one break after 5 years, but for $, can't complain, new one was defective and B and H replaced it immediately, and replacement works great. Incredible for the price. ... More
Very effective
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Works very well with Olympus 702PC recorder. Has clear voice when I am speaking and when others as far away as 30 ft in the open air. Very adjustable. Enables recorder to be in shirt pocket or jacket. Used concealed under shirt too and volume and clarity are great. If the shirt brushes against or hand moves it while recording. the recorder will pick it up. Make sure to get a recorder that has automatic volume control. It's a mono mic. The only minor thing about it that can be improved is the hood is fragile and falls off. I taped the back end of the hood to the mic with painters tape and it's fine. I am glad I got it. It's worth the investment. I recommend this product ... More
Not a Bad Mic
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Alex on B&H Photo Video
This is not a spectacular mic but more so, basic and quite acceptable for general non critical recording. You will need to play with it to get it's sweet spot for your specifc application. If you are good at editing audio in post ( or have a good audio engineer), you may be able to get away with using it for professional work. Be aware that the frequency response is from 100hz, so don't use it for sounds other voice recording. The low frequencies where some base sounds are, are lower than 10ohz
Works well
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by kenac on B&H Photo Video
Works for remote mic on lapel so recorder can be in my pocket. Sound quality no different from internal mic. It picks up everything with my Olympus 702PC recorder, though it seems less sensitive than the internal mic Very sensitive to breezes and touching anywhere close. The wind cover supplied is useless. It falls off very easily. THe color of the mic and lapel clip are silver. It should be black so not so noticeable. Other than that it will work on my lapel so the recorder can be in my pocket. The cable quality seems durable.
Works better than expeced
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by TheSchnide on B&H Photo Video
I bought this due to the backorder on the RODE smartLav. Tired of waiting....after some research I bought this and a TRRS to two(2) 3.5mm splitter. I downloaded the RODE app plugged everything in and it worked great! Cheaper than the smartLav and based on my researh the TRRS gives the ME-52W Exciter Power for better pickup. I used this with the RODE Rec App on both my 3rd Gen iPod Touch and my iPad Mini. Also with the splitter I am able to monitor the audio. That's a bonus the smartLav won't give ya.
Great little item
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Earthsounz on B&H Photo Video
I bought two of these to use, via a splitter with my Olympus D-75 dictaphone so that I can record interviews in relatively noisy environments. To date they have proved useful for this purpose, I like the fact that Olympus has supplied the mic with a tie clip and a wind cover. These aren't top quality Lavalier mics, but I would have to oay a lot more for these and, for my purposes these are very good for the price.
Great for amateur home and family recording studio!
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by pinchus on B&H Photo Video
Great for amateur home and family recording studio! This transformed a local teenage live talent (and others) into a more public vocal recording artist! For home, recreational and public use - muffling background noise for voice recordings (Philips, Olympus, Sony offering MIC in). This added confidence, clarity, and the ability to self-critique in private during prep and rehearsal. Talent is now much more excited and willing to devote more time to prep result in amazing performances, more approval, more value.
Quietly suitable
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Link the Shooter on B&H Photo Video
The microphone does the job, albeit not in stereo. That it's part of a package including extension cord, alligator clip and wind-damping microphone cover makes the price attractive. Yes, there are better microphones on the market, but if you travel light, as I do on assignment, the whole package can fit in your front shirt pocket along with the Olympus voice recorder. It would be hard to beat this deal.
Works but picks up external noise
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by mahaling on B&H Photo Video
The product looks good and made out of good material unlike one of the made in China stuff. When I tested it first, I used a sound recorder to record my voice, and it picked up the air flowing noise from the AC vent near my desk. When I tested it at home, it was very clear as the house is free from any external noise. So far it is working best when it is within 2 feet range (from your mouth of course!!). One advantage is that it can be detached from the wire that acts as a connector. So you can use this mic for your phones, mp3 players, sound recorders, etc. ... More
Very Nice
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by a high school senior on B&H Photo Video
Cool little mic. I am able to plug it into a recorder inside my actor's pocket. It is mono; I don't know why someone below said it's stereo. Not a lot of noise, nor a lot of background sounds. It says uni-directional, but feels like it's omni-directional. One thing I don't really like is the clip- I'd rather have the mic holder at the other end of the metal clip; like closer to the hinge. The lic is also kinda big. But hey, it's cheap and I use it just fine.
Decent Mic; Definitely Worth the Price
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Deverix on B&H Photo Video
Got this mic to use with small video cameras (Kodak Zi8 & PlayTouch, Canon HF M500) that have stereo mic inputs. Needed to eliminate the echo in conference rooms with high ceilings. You'll need to get a mono to stereo adapter . Bottom Line: Works well, eliminated 60-70% of the echo. Sound quality is decent (not great) and signal strength to the camera is very good. WORTH THE PRICE!Two minor points: It's a little big & some speakers feel awkward wearing it on the lapel. The cord is short so you'll need to get a mono male-to-female extension cord.
Good with one exception
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Thomas I on B&H Photo Video
Used the first time for recording bride and groom at outdoor wedding. Wind noise was a problem. Olympus should include or make replaceable foam wind screens available. Other than wind the microphone is sensitive and worked quite well.
Works Great
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Works great on the Red Epic. This is especially important because the Red Epic is not wired for just any 1/8 microphone jack. The ME-52W can be left in the Red Epic for scratch or moved away from the noisy fans with the extension cable.
Great product, great price.
Olympus ME-52W Noise-Cancelling Microphone
Reviewed by Mr. Director on B&H Photo Video
I'm not much of a mic expert, but I bought this little beauty for home voice recording and it's got to be one of the best deals out there. It's compact, has great noise-reduction capability (I live on 9th ave in Hells Kitchen and it doesn't even pick up a hint of outside traffic noise!) and is just overall a very nice-quality product. I give it 3 stars because the recording quality seems like it could be better, but since I'm using it in a very basic setup I'm sure I'm not using it to it's full potential, but again for the price I'm not sure you can beat it. ... More
