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Signal To Noise Ratio	60 dB
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The ME1 Stereo Microphone connects to compatible DSLR cameras that have a 3.5millimeter Mic jack and features new innovation that significantly reduces auto focus noise from being recorded
Designed for use with a digital SLR camera featuring a 3.5 millimeter (diameter) stereo mini pin jack
Equipped with a cable stop which holds the cable in place to prevent noise from being recorded with accidental contact with the cable

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Product description

Record crystal-clear sound and significantly reduce autofocus noise on your compatible DSLR camera using this compact stereo microphone

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Product Dimensions

1 x 1 x 1 inches

Item Weight

9.9 ounces

ASIN

B004V6BQ3O

Item model number

ME-1

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466 ratings

4.0 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#275 in Professional Video Microphones

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

April 2, 2011

Manufacturer

Nikon

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ClassicEndurance80

This is a good affordable sterio mic for your DSLR

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2015

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This is a good affordable sterio mic for your DSLR. Its not a shotgun mic like I thought it was. Instead this is a true sterio mic. It will pickup everything around the camera. It has very clear separation from the left and right channels which could improve your videos by adding an extra bit of realism. Its able to record good amounts of sound data that will improve the overall quality of your DSLRs recordings. It will also just about eliminate wind buffeting.

This mic is made 90% out of metal. It mic itself is isolated with rubber from the rest of the unit. The base is made from plastic. I assume this is to prevent the mic from breaking the cameras hotshoe if you were to ever drop your camera.

I gave this mic four stars only because there are better options on the market. However if your just getting into video this mic is very simple to use. It just has one switch to turn the lowcut on and off. Lowcut will help when shooting outdoors.

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Zakalwe

Very easy to use....

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019

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I took this out of the box the day it arrived and put it on my D850 to test it. The sound quality is fantastic and it picks even the smallest sound up. I’ll be using it on a 3 weeks trip to the South Pacific in March of this year where I’ll be making a lot of 4K movies so I might report back after that on how it performed.

That being said, based on the test I did I am already very impressed with the quality of sound that it picks up.

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Robert Beyer

performs as expected if not better

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013

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I had looked at other mics that looked neat but were cheaper, but found they were poor quality, too large /bulky and sent them back. This is for a Nikon D5000 dslr, and gets it's power from the camera battery. It is not a shotgun high directional mic which I did not need, but more an all purpose. I could see it also working with several camcorders as long as they have a 3.5 mic in jack. I just tested it on an old RR engine going right by me and there was no distortion, and a nice full stereo sound. (I had the low cut switch on good due to low rumble of the RR engine--also good for windy areas) I have not tried it in strong wind yet and would probably need an additional wind screen as all mics usually do in such situations.

I especially like the fact it fits in my small camera case. (LowePro Nova 160) as well as an additional lens. It also practically eliminates auto focus noise (coming from the motor and lens moving) that the built in mic will pick up (not noticeable in most active outdoor shots with ambient background noise or ie -the train, traffic, water, etc). You will get some focus motor sounds if the area you are recording is a quiet room etc, I suggest turning off the auto focus if doing a recording of a speaker or anything else auto focus would not be needed)

All in all - a very good performing accessory that does not pretend to be anything else and nicely constructed (quality plastic material). If you are planning to record voices from a distance ie- tv reporter, plays, wedding, then using a wireless lapel mic or hooking up to sound board is suggested.

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Still hear auto focus clearly in my audio.

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015

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Trying to eliminate the noise from my auto focus and this does a poor job for the price.
I bought this microphone for my D3300 with the kit lenses.
When I could still easily hear the auto focus, I bought a 55-300 lens thinking the kit lenses were the issue; still have a lot of noise in my video recording.
This is the only mic sold by Nikon for this camera.

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Joe Pillera

By Far Most Useful Accessory I Ever Bought

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2014

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If you plan to make any kind of movies with your Nikon DSLR, get this gadget. In my honest opinion - it *by far* does a fantastic job as compared to the built-in camera mic.

I use it on my D7100 body. I leave it to you to check compatibility with your particular camera body model.

But if you're sitting on the fence ... get this and you won't be sorry. Mine sat dormant for several months (I take more still photos than movies). But once I took movies - wow, what a difference! Even people who've watched my Nikon movies on YouTube comment on the great sound they're hearing.

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You'll need one for video with Nikon cameras

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2013

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I own a Nikon D800E, and while I shoot mostly stills, I purchased the ME-1 for those occasions where I want to use my camera for video.

Out of the box, the D800 can capture borderline acceptable sound with its built-in microphone. On a calm day with not much background noise, you'll be able to capture conversations at a reasonable distance using the built-in microphone. But add some background noise, wind noise or lots of motion (causing the camera to focus), and the built-in mic is less than ideal. You end up with world-class video, and iPhone-like audio.

One simple solution is the Nikon ME-1. It mounts in the hotshoe and provides generally much better audio quality than the camera's built-in microphone. It comes with a windscreen to help keep wind noise out, and it sits generally higher off the camera, making it more immune to picking up the sound of the lens motors as you zoom or focus. The cable is even long enough that you can put it on a hotshoe extender (not included) and get it maybe 6-8" away from the camera.

The ME-1 is unobtrusive, being not much bigger than a man's thumb. It doesn't substantially change the balance or feel of your camera, and it doesn't get in the way. It records two-channel stereo, but of course, being so small, there isn't a huge sense of stereo separation in the resulting audio channels.

The ME-1 comes with the windscreen, cable and a case and one of the things I like is that it requires no batteries. Controcution is typical Nikon - that is, very good. Although it's obviously designed for Nikon cameras, the ME-1 should work on any brand having a 3.5mm audio input jack and a hotshoe. I've tried it on a Canon camcorder, for example, and it works well in that sort of configuration too.

The ME-1 includes a built-in low-cut filter to cut out the low frequency boom you often get in windy conditions. With the microphone mounted above the camera, it can be much more susceptible to wind noise, and so you'll probably find yourself using the windscreen more than you might think. There are a few third-party windsock products that fit the ME-1...sounds like a good idea, but the few I've tried - while effective in reducing wind noise - tend to muffle the sound a bit.

As for sound quality, in most cases, the ME-1 is a definite improvement over the camera's built-in mic - but not a tremendous one. While DSLRs can put out amazing video, the audio isn't in the same league - even with the ME-1. Nikon rates the frequency response as 70-16000 with only a 60DB signal to noise ratio. While this is adequate for human speech and so forth, it's not going to give you terrific results recording, say, a live orchestra. The good news is that I suppose you can use high-end microphones off-camera for critical recordings - just don't expect the ME-1 alone to give you that.

If you're happy with your DSLR's video, but want to push the sound quality ahead, the ME-1 is worth a try.

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I, Roflbot

very sensitive mic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2013

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Not pro quality (not at this price) but very sensitive, i.e. almost as good as my own ears. Performs well outdoors, but beware of noticeable white noise when using the low-cut filter (which, to be fair, you won't really need unless you're recording in a hurricane)

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Billywhiz

Good range

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2019

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This is a good quality microphone and suppose it competes with Rode at this price level. It has a good dynamic range and looks very smart atop the Nikon

Mr. M. Lonsdale

So far I am very pleased with the results

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2014

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Bought as a Christmas present so have not had time to assess it properly. So far I am very pleased with the results. I think it is too expensive considering it was made in China. Just taking indoor family video on my Nikon D5200 it has done a good job. I am not sure about doing an indoor interview where the sound will be critical whether the auto focus will be heard. Will have to wait and see.

Amy

Great little bit of kit

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2018

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I love it, won't take video without it and can't see me wanting to upgrade anytime soon. Super easy to use and set up and makes a big difference to sound quality

Nikon ME-1 microphone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2013

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I bought this microphone for use with my Panasonic Lumix GH3 camera, primarily in order to reduce wind-noise. I chose this over the Hahnel MK-100/MK-200 on the grounds of size and the fact that it does not require its own battery. Wind-noise is reduced dramatically, particularly with the Hahnel DC-100 wind-shield fitted. My ears are too old to comment with any authority on the acoustic accuracy of the microphone but, for my purposes, it fits the bill exactly.

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