Sony ECM-MS908C Universal Stereo Camcorder Microphone ECMMS908C For advanced amateur use Video camera shoe attachment fits beautifully on most camcorders Extension arm holds the ECM-908C away from the camcorder body, reducing the transmission of mechanical noise Stereo sound takes advantage of the two-channel sound tracks on many of today's top camcorders: DV, Digital8, Hi8, 8mm, VHS, S-VHS and VHS-C formats all offer the option of stereo sound; check your camcorder for compatibility Inconspicuous, compact design for easy portability One-point stereo design -a single mic for stereo recording-is like having two microphones in one Mid/Side (MS) capsules for natural stereo panorama; the Mid capsule picks up monophonic sound while the Side capsule picks up left/right difference sound; subtracting and adding the two capsule signals yield separate Left and Right channels-also permit electronic adjustment of pickup angle Mid/Side (MS) switch lets you select the "spread" between left and right channels according to the camera zoom, the environment and the shooting situation; choose 90 for close-ups and noisy environments; choose 120 for wide shots and quieter environments Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Litz cord for minimum loss, minimum noise L-shaped stereo mini-plug fits portable recorders Gold-plated plug for maximum conductivity, minimum noise Triangular shape fits comfortably in the hand Supplied accessories include windscreen, microphone holder with camera shoe, extension arm and pouch