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Sony’s old Bluetooth camera mic does more than their new one (2021x13)

Air date: Mar 20, 2021

This Bluetooth camera mic also adds an earphone output to Sony cameras like the A6400 and the ZV-1. However there is a catch or three… I'm also pretty sure this model is discontinued now that the new ECM-W2BT has been announced (happened while I was editing this video) 00:00 Intro 01:05 In the box 02:19 Demo 05:49 Been & gone 06:49 Two-way chat 07:57 Earphone limitations 09:08 It’s a re-mix 10:25 The buzz about the Hiss 11:57 Not a fix 13:02 Summary 14:33 Credits FAQ Q) Hey why don't you get that camera repaired? A) It's due to be replaced this year. The colour reproduction accuracy isn't a patch on that of a modern camera. I also need the next camera to be lighter as this one kills Manfrotto arms for fun - I'd like a fully articulating screen, the ability to record and power it from a USB C port at the same time, I need 4K60 and this list goes on and on (and on). In a nutshell - it's an old out of date camera that is due to be replaced as soon as something suitable appears. It will then be relegated to a back-up camera and the mic input won't be used for that purpose. Q) Hey I noticed the new version has a Mic-out socket - surely that’s a headphone output(?!?)! A) Mic out is exactly what it says, a mic out. It sends the mic to a mic in. Picture a wired mic on a stand that you might speak or sing into - now if you were to plug the wire from that mic directly into a set of headphones you wouldn’t hear anything. That’s how this works. My Sony ECM-XYST1M hot shoe mic has the same socket. Here’s how Sony describes the function of the MIC OUT jack ‘Usability with a wide range of devices An extensive range of cameras and other devices can be connected to the receiver portion of the ECM-W2BT. Equipment such as PCs and digital voice recorders that support audio input but don't have a Multi Interface Shoe can be connected via the 3.5mm stereo mini-jack output port on the receiver unit.’ Q) Where's the picture of the dog? A) I didn't get t