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Olympus ME-51S Stereo Microphone
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- LCD display during recording
- Fantastic quality stereo recording
- Voice Recorders
- Small plug in microphone
- Includes a 3.3 foot extension cable with tiepin clip
- Can be plugged into the earphone/microphone/remote control socket
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Product Description
Stereo microphone
Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.247 ounces |
Manufacturer | Olympus |
ASIN | B000BTAH62 |
Item model number | 145037 |
Batteries | Product Specific batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #127 in Professional Video Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 29, 2017 |
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Customers like the sensitivity, ease of use, clarity, and size of the microphone. For example, they mention it's super sensitive, easy to use, and convenient. That said, they're satisfied with performance, value, and sound quality. That being said, opinions are mixed on the clip.
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Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They say it picks up bass better, handles loud volumes very well without distortion, and has a more frequency range. The left and right channel throughput can be clearly heard. Some say the audio separation seems fine and the built-in mic has been improved considerably.
"...noise than the builtin microphone in my Canon 60D. The audio separation seems fine and is definitely more realized when wearing headphones...." Read more
"This mic and a wind sock makes GoPro audio soooo much better." Read more
"...I am very impressed with the sound quality through such an easy setup. Highly recommended!" Read more
"I got this mic specifically for my GoPro HD Hero 2. The added stereo sound is nice, but all the audio has a constant hiss..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the product. For example, they say it works wonderfully well, produces very good results, and works well in a standard conference room setting. Some mention it's a great complement to any other Olympus.
"...In summary, the Olympus ME-515 is a wonderful complement to any of the better Olympus stereo digital audio recorders with which it is compatible,..." Read more
"...Microphone Windscreen Muff to help with the wind noise and it all works great...." Read more
"...Overall, for this price range, it does a pretty good job, and with the addition of the dead cat/kitten it can suffice in many settings." Read more
"...So, despite it not working in my Hero 3+ Silver (I'm convinced it's an issue with my particular Hero3+), I am giving this mic a great review...." Read more
Customers like the value of the stereo microphone. They mention that it is well built, has good quality, and is worth the money.
"...is unobtrusively small, lightweight, smoothly attractive in shape, durable, and ready for use right out of the package...." Read more
"...rather than a hot shoe mountable mic for a few reasons: the cost seemed reasonable and the portability...." Read more
"...Great quality...." Read more
"...Really good product at a very reasonable price. This is exactly what I was looking for." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the microphone. They mention that it is unobtrusively small, lightweight, and attractive in shape. Some say that it has good pickup for a small mike.
"...The microphone is unobtrusively small, lightweight, smoothly attractive in shape, durable, and ready for use right out of the package...." Read more
"...On the upside, it's compact.And it costs about three fifths of bugger-all...." Read more
"...Great little mic for its size." Read more
"...It's very compact, so it's easy to tuck into places. Handles loud volumes very well without distorting...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They mention that the alligator tie clip makes for convenient use, and the setup is easy. They also say that it's ready for use right out of the package and that it captures nuances in subtle tones on their guitar.
"...small, lightweight, smoothly attractive in shape, durable, and ready for use right out of the package...." Read more
"...I am very impressed with the sound quality through such an easy setup. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...It's got a wire and easy to use clip if you wanted to attach to your collar or something which is cool...." Read more
"...There is no muss or fuss involved: plug it in and it works.Audio response for speech is fine...." Read more
Customers like the sensitivity of the microphone. They mention that it's super sensitive and versatile, and is able to pick up on things people say.
"...This microphone was so sensitive that I was able to pick up on things people said under their breaths...." Read more
"Super sensitive and versatile. Great for my Gopro hero Black and my Galaxy J7 phone.I have a vintage mobile Carphone that uses a microphone...." Read more
"...I also tested it against a Sony ECM-DS70P. The Olympus was more sensitive and picked up speech and ambient sounds more effectively than the Sony...." Read more
"This mic is so sensitive that I can't use it as a lapel mic without getting high frequency crackle...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the microphone. They mention that it captures nuances in subtle tones, and is easy to use. They also say that the car's exhaust note and distant thunder are picked up clearly. The feature is precise and right/left is easily distinguishable during playback.
"...Even the softest sounds; bees, birds, insects, and distant thunder are picked up clearly. Based on my experience I'd readily recommend it...." Read more
"...Seems to have a nice full range and comes in crystal clear.Totally happy with it." Read more
"...video and audio recording - everything was constant and also Loud and Clear. Very good Audio from a mic about 5feet from a loud guitar amp...." Read more
"...The recordings during our last Home Owner's Meeting were crystal clear...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the clip. Some like that it comes with a removable clip and extension cord, making it easy to clip to a shirt collar. However, some customers have reported that the clip can clip when using auto levels or set too high.
"...This comes with a clip and I ran a wire from it to my Tascam DR-05 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OU2IQG/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_33) and..." Read more
"...Clipping will happen if you're using auto levels or set too high. Wind noise is also an issue since there's no screen...." Read more
"...It also includes a removable clip, but it is not "noise canceling", so don't plan to wear this on your lapel while recording...." Read more
"This little stereo microphone is great for clipping to you lapel and recording everything you do...." Read more
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Hence, I bought the microphone to clip onto my tie so I could attach the recorder to my belt with a belt-clip case available from Olympus. The DS-30 has three recording modes: "lecture hall," "conference," and "dictation." (The DS-30 also has four recording quality levels, including "XQ" stereo, which I always use.) With the microphone, I was able to take the gain down from "lecture hall" to "conference," which cut the ambient noise level considerably. I was somewhat worried that the microphone being so close to my tie would cause occasional rubbing sounds as the mic hit the fabric, but in more than 50 hours of recording so far with the mic I have noticed that only twice while preparing the lectures for broadcast.
The microphone comes with three feet of lead wire, so there is plenty of cord to loosely wrap the wire to the back of a tie, drop it down a shirt, and then bring it back out at the bottom to take over to where the recorder is attached to the belt (if you want to do it by such a complicated method to avoid having wire flapping about).
I was also concerned that the microphone would not have the same audio quality as the built-in mic, but that has not been the case: the quality of sound being recorded with the ME-515 is exactly the same as that from the original, built-in mic, which detaches with a simple pull, allowing the jack from the ME-515 to be inserted with ease. I should caution that, even though the jack goes in easily, make sure it has gone in all the way. Once, I apparently didn't push hard enough, and the jack went in only partially, so I ended up with a really weird audio recording that ran mono instead of stereo, with the mono switching randomly from left to right.
In summary, the Olympus ME-515 is a wonderful complement to any of the better Olympus stereo digital audio recorders with which it is compatible, including the WM and DS series. The microphone is unobtrusively small, lightweight, smoothly attractive in shape, durable, and ready for use right out of the package. I have used it now in well over 50 hours of recording, and I carry it in a simple little pouch alongside my Olympus DS-30. If you want a stereo microphone for your better Olympus recorder, this is the one. You will not be disappointed with the audio quality you get from it.
But today I received my new GoPro Hero 4 Black. After charging it, the first thing I tried was this mic, and VIOLA, it worked perfectly!! Go figure. I think there may be an issue with my GoPro Hero 3+ Silver, something that doesn't allow it to recognize when the mic is plugged in. So, despite it not working in my Hero 3+ Silver (I'm convinced it's an issue with my particular Hero3+), I am giving this mic a great review. For the price it costs, the sound is a HUGE improvement over the internal mic. I used the mic to record my car while driving (with a couple of wind screens I already had ready for it), and recorded some guitar playing. I am very happy with the sound now. Great purchase!
I ran the wire under my clothes and clipped it to the neck of my undershirt. Even from beneath all that fabric, I was able to pick up conversations without interference. When what I wanted to later record was important, I would run the wire through my lapel and hide the microphone within a flower or tucked into the top of my outer suit breast pocket, while wrapped up in the handkerchief I keep there.
For personal yet discrete recordings, this is the device that you need. It would be a good idea to use Audacity when filtering and before you make copies. Always keep the original but clean up the copies. That way, if anyone accuses you of sound splicing, you always have the original to fall back on.
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However, if you want it soon I would be sure to select express shipping. In my case, the shipping took quite some time.
Here is the adapter I used if anyone is looking for something similar: Audio Splitter 3.5mm Male to 2 Female Headset Adapter Y Splitter Cable for Smartphone, Tablets, Headset, Speaker