Pixel MC650 Camera Microphone, Directional Video Microphone with 9.8' Extension Cable, Shotgun Deadcat Windscreen, Foam Windshield for DSLR Cameras Camcorders

I am currently in the process of setting up a youtube channel and I needed a microphone for better sound quality, I was originally going to buy a rode but instead decided to try the Pixel MC650 because of good reviews and included accessories.To say the least, I was pleasantly surprised.... the build quality is great, it comes with a fur windshield which so far is ideal, it is not overly big which makes it convenient for transporting with the included carry bag and so far the sound quality is above average (it needs a little messing with camera settings to get things sounding right).I am not saying it is perfect, one thing I would have liked to see is an added mini-usb port on the mic to allow direct power from say a camera rather than using AA batteries, but this is not a huge concern rather just an observation.Right now I am using this on my Nikon D7100 and while I have not gave it a full testing, I am so far impressed, as the price of this microphone compared with others is good. After some further testing on my Nikon and my Sony camera I quite likely will post a video review.Pros:* Good value for money* Great sound quality* Standard mic shield and windshield included.* Low cut filter.* -10 + 10db setting on mic* Rubber legs attached to hot shoe to negate vibrations.* Compact and easy to transport.Cons:* Uses 2x AA batteries with no camera capable powering.

Good basic quality microphone. Tested recording on the various settings and holds very well compared to top brands on my canon Legria HFG40. Fits well both technical specifications and usability on the camera. Delighted with the purchase.

Good Cheap BackupHas some noise, but it's better than using the built in Mic from the camera. Have to apply Noise Redution in post to get a usable result.

I purchased this microphone as I’ve wanted to try my hand at videography but didn’t want to lay out the cost of a Rh0de without trying first.I have a few Pixel G1 rgb panels which I love and when I saw they did microphones I decided to give them a try.Firstly, everything comes well packaged and there are plenty of accessories, it’s great that it includes both a foam windshield and a dead cat, both of which work really well.The mic sits firmly in the hot shoe on my camera and the built in cable is long enough to reach to my 6D mic port, however there is a much longer extension in case you wish you use remote from the camera such as on a boom arm.The audio quality is great and far superior to the cameras built in mic. The microphone requires two batteries and has two switches. One to adjust gain and one for power. It’s extremely easy to setup and a pleasure to use.Highly recommendedPros- price- Quality- Great results- Good bundles accessoriesCons- would be nice to include batteries but not a big problem

Nicely packaged and with a drawstring bag to keep everything together. Quality seems excellent, used on my video camcorder Sony Handycam HDR-PJ810 and also on my DSLR Nikon D5100. Plugs straight in to both and fits on top of the DSLR hot shoe (the camcorder has somewhat restricted access to the hotshoe, haven't figured that one out yet). I've also used the microphone hand-held with the extension cable, a nice touch and works fine. I've yet to try out the dead-cat but so far all seems excellent. I also purchased an adaptor for the 3-contact jack on the microphone to allow plugging into my laptop, which has a 4-contact jack (combined microphone and headphone). This allows me to use the microphone on the laptop too.

Honestly the internal microphone in my canon dslr is better than this steaming pile. The sound is tinny and weak and sounds like an 80s portable radio. The sound quality is so bad that my brother-in-law who is a professional video editor couldn't fix it. Don't buy this thinking you're saving money, you'll just need to buy the more expensive mic anyway. Unfortunately I'm just outside the return period or I would be asking for my money back...

I have never used a directional mic before and find that it has made filming outdoors much less prone to wind noise and the directional element is very marked so that I am picking up the subject of my filming better and not picking up the sound of my own breathing when filming in very quiet situations. The "deadcat" mic cover is less effective than I thought it would be but once I had experimented with the pick-up settings I found I could reduce windroar by setting the mic at -10dB on low cut which gave a satisfactory playback experience. The distance I could hear sounds also was impressive especially when monitoring the sound over earphones. Do beware of the fact that the anti-vibration mounting is quite delicate, so handle with care.Very good value so I might buy a spare at that price.

I bought this to carry out socially distanced interviews on a boom with a DSLR and after a week or so it's working well for that. I like that an extension cable was included as it seems you really need this to get the best out of a shotgun mic. Also included was a dead rat wind muff but you'll need to supply two AA batteries to make this thing work. Sound quality is slightly 'tinny' compared to more expensive gear but for the price I really can't complain.

This solved an audio problem I had recording my YouTube channel. Perfect addition to my video setup at a great price.

Gute Tonqualität zu einem vernünftigen Preis. Positiv ist auch das standardmäßige mitgelieferte Windfell.

Entre lo malo que es y el ruido que aporta una grabación directa a cámara, vale la pena gastar un poco más, la verdad.

I stumbled upon this product after seeing the Pixel MC50 featured on several YouTube videos as an ultra-low budget option in comparison to the Takstar SGC-598. I had some issues with the "tinny-ness" of the MC50, however it handled mid and low tones well. I liked that aspect a lot, actually. But there seemed to be a gap in the mid-high ranges that only exemplified an already high level of sibilance when the subject was sitting lcose to the mic.Luckily there were a handful of test videos out there featuring the 650. The 650 seemed to not have the mid-high gap. It’s still pretty sibilant with close subjects, but nothing that can’t be edited in post. I decided to give it a try.For its first voyage, I mounted it on a Panasonic HCV-770 and put it to work without a lot of prep. It was an emergency replacement for a Comica CVM-V30 (avoid that product), so this scenario was a run-and-gun. Conditions were submoptimal, with a fair amount of background hums and low-flying airplanes headed for the airport fifteen miles away. While setting up I very much appreciated the peaking light. Next to the power light there is a red bulb that flashes when things get too loud. With a flip of the switch I lowered the gain and listened through my headphones to confirm the needed volume change. So far so good.Regarding background noise, there was an AC switching on and off throughout the evening, as well as the occasional airplane flying overhead. I made the decision to not use the built-in pass filter given that the AC wouldn't be running all the time and would be fairly easy to suppress in post with a secondary recording and some modest edits. Can't remove mic bumps and switch clicks, though! If I didn't have a secondary recorder to mix with, using a pass filter would have been a fine option.Of note is that the MC650 barely registered planes approaching the airport. The effectiveness of the polar pattern really came through on this issue. I was also able to position in such a way that the source of the AC hum was also behind the mic, so that helped with buzz management, too....and then I moved the recording to the software. In the few moments of actual silence, there wasn't much hiss at all. Some users have noted that if the host camera is connected to the AC adapter, it can generate some serious interference. I can neither confirm nor refute this claim, as I was tethering from a power bank. I will try native battery and AC wall plug-in and report back the results at a later time.I was overall pleasantly surprised. Given the situation and recording conditions, this turned out far better than I had expected. What the mic captured was quite accurate to what I was hearing in-person. The first two speakers were working from a podium which didn't have especially high gain. They were about 25 feet from the mic.The mic caught their voices very well, especially the person with the higher voice. Perhaps receiving higher voices/tones at a distance is a strength with the mic, and is worth investigating further.The event then moved on to a panel. The four subjects were seated between 15 and 20ish feet in front of the microphone, and there were a couple of speakers in the room. Those mics had higher gain, were a bit fuzzier, and lost the high tones in people's voices. The contrast is plainly obvious is the recording, but again given the circumstances the capture was accurate to the sound of the environment. I had an easy time recording with this mic, and the resulting files were easy to work with despite less than optimal conditions. I think this may also be a testament to the preamp in the Panasonic HCV-770 being pretty decent as well. An appropriate next step will be linking the MC650 to a recording device under better conditionTo recap… things I like-Switches of pass filters and gain control-Battery-powered-Good mid and high range tone capture at distance-Comes with a foam screen, a fuzzy windscreen, and an extension cableI suppose I didn’t talk about what I don’t like-The foam screen slides off easily, so just be aware of that-This thing is ugly. Like… really ugly.-I’m concerned about the longevity of the cableThe cable is built-in, so if it fails the whole unit is gone. It seems to be more robustly built than my previous Comica mic, but this is the one thing that really worries me about its long-term survival.And one debate… Some reviewers have indicated that the mic is quiet. You’ll hear why if you watch comparison videos. With the built-in +10db gain switch, you’ll have to find the setting that works best for you and your camera. I actually had to turn down the gain to -10db at the panel, and there was only one speaker that needed to have their volume boosted in post. The audio quality was still as expected following that minor edit. I wouldn’t write off this mic for something that can be managed with gain switches or adjusting levels within your camera.It’s hard to figure out which mic to buy. If you can’t justify investing in professional gear, you’re stuck experimenting with so many manufacturers. There are a lot out there that are trying to take advantage of consumer confusion. I don’t think that’s the case with the Pixel MC650. Its performance is adequate for the price point. It comes with accessories included. Embracing good fundamentals like positioning your mic away from noise sources is especially important when using these lower-end consumer products. I look forward to exploring other recording conditions, good and bad, with a little more experience and prep time. Good stuff so far.

Comprato per una Lumix FZ300. Non sono un esperto ma per le mie esigenze va bene. Buon servizio clienti (in inglese) contattato per un problema con la "cold shoe" e risolto nell'arco di una settimana.