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Easy to use and install.
ECM-GZ1M 07 May 2018 by JohnTL (USA)
Better quality audio than interal mic on HX400V! But the design is not very good becuase it will easily break off the mount and then you had to buy a new one!
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It used to work fine
ECM-GZ1M 09 October 2019 by Gabvas (USA)
I bought this mic more than a year ago for my a6000 and it worked fine for a while, but recently it started to make a "chirp like" digital noise whilst video recording. It is so loud that you cannot here anything else in the video. I tried to look for solutions online, cleaned the shoe and the mount, nothing helped. I don't know what else to do...
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15 Customer Reviews
Not great!
ECM-GZ1M 27 May 2024 by Carlos00 (United Kingdom)
I bought this used and I understood the limitations with the A7IV. On test it did no seem much better than the internal mic TBH. The most annoying thing was that I could hear a faint buzz behind each recording both on the A7IV and my A7RV so I returned it.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to learn that the sound quality of the Sony ECM-GZ1M microphone didn't meet your expectations.
We highly appreciate your valued feedback, we are always delighted to hear from our customers, and are always working to develop our products to what suits your needs. We have flagged your feedback as voice of customer, to the concerned team for future consideration.
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/JwU9zuYo
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Mazen @ Sony Support UK
Never arrived
ECMGZ1M 17 April 2023 by No Mic (USA)
Confirmation says order shipped weeks ago. FedEx doesnt know when it will ship. Sony is impossible to get in touch with. Terrible experience.
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Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're sorry to hear that you haven't received your unit yet. Please email us at advancedcustomersolutions@am.sony.com, so that we can better assist you.
Says not compatible for FDx-33
ECM-GZ1M 07 August 2020 by Dthang (USA)
I seen someone says that it worked but mine does not. Any tips?
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The ECM-GZ1M is listed as a fully compatible accessory with the FDR-AX33. Please contact us directly for troubleshooting. https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=di
I have a Love Hate relationship with this Mic
ECM-GZ1M 10 July 2020 by Julie Julie (USA)
I own about 4 of these Mic's. It's been a love hate relationship. I love the fact that I don't have to charge or replace batteries and don't have to remember to turn it on and off. I shoot mostly outdoors and with a dead cat over the supplied wind muff there is hardly any wind noise as I get with all of my more expensive Mic's, I have a youtube channel with about 5k videos and people always comment on how great the sound is. The first 3 I owned I always got the nag that the Mic was not compatible with any of my Sony Camcorders, but the only one they didn't work with was my AX-33. The nag is a nuisance when you are trying to turn it on and shoot something quick because you can't see the image past the nag. The 4th one I bought from B&H and for about the past 2 years never had a problem with the nag. I've always been careful to remove it after each use and put the cover back on the mounting foot and place it back in it's little supplied bag. Now all of a sudden, I'm now getting the nag with it, but it appears to be working fine. I was just about to buy my 5th one, but I was surprised how much they have gone up in price. If I get the nag with the new one, I will for sure send it back. At least I haven't got one with a broken switch right out of the package like I did when I bought the Sony remote mic that they wouldn't make right because I didn't open the package right away.
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Doesn't work with A6000
ECM-GZ1M 29 April 2020 by Alice Zhu (USA)
Frustrated..... a good camera still lots positive reviews but no many audio recording options. Not even compatible under Gun mode. However, lots good review about it n a6000. Cry....
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Hello. Thank you for your review, we truly appreciate your feedback. The ECM-GZ1M is compatible with the Sony a6000 but zoom mode is not available. You may check out the ECM-XYST1M instead. This mic is fully compatible with your Sony ILCE6000.
Just bought one wind cover ripped apart
ECM-GZ1M 12 March 2020 by sam311 (USA)
I bought this Sony Handycam Cyber-shot ECM-GZ1M Gunzoom Microphone For Multi Interface Shoe and when I tried to put the wind cover on it what happened it rPiped in two peaces and don’t know where to buy one
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Hi Sam31149, You can buy the wind screen via this link : https://sony.encompass.com/item/10140988/Sony/4-484-545-01/. The part number for it is : 4-484-545-01
Best Regards,
Pakorn
Not Compatible with Sony a6000
ECM-GZ1M 21 October 2019 by JQ Cee (USA)
I recently purchased this gun mic for my a6000 camera, but when i turned on the camera it says . Not Compatible ?? is it normal . I bought my camera here in the Philippines. can anyone help me ?? Thanks
Hi, JQ Cee!
You may want to check out the Sony ECM-XYST1M microphone instead. For further assistance regarding your concern, please contact the Sony offices/Sony representative offices nearest to your place of residence in the Asia Pacific region http://www.sony-asia.com/countryselector.html?hpid=countryselector:AsiaPacific. Due to proximity, they are in a better position to respond to your questions or concerns.
Regards,
Vincent
It used to work fine
ECM-GZ1M 09 October 2019 by Gabvas (USA)
I bought this mic more than a year ago for my a6000 and it worked fine for a while, but recently it started to make a "chirp like" digital noise whilst video recording. It is so loud that you cannot here anything else in the video. I tried to look for solutions online, cleaned the shoe and the mount, nothing helped. I don't know what else to do...
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Hi, Gabvas!
We are sorry for what happened.
You can test this microphone using a different compatible camera to see if the camera will work.
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Sony website Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Vincent
Sony Social Support
Does not work AT ALL with my a6000 camera
ECM-GZ1M 03 June 2019 by Steve 1107 (USA)
Just bought the mic to use with my newly purchased a6000 camera. The mic does not work AT ALL in either of the two modes, gun or zoom, and the built in camera mic just stays active. Why ????
Hi Steve 1107, The ECM-GZ1M microphone is not fully compatible with your a6000. The ZOOM microphone mode is not available with this mic. You may check out the ECM-XYST1M instead. This mic is fully compatible with your Sony ILCE6000.
Regards,
Vincent
Good accessory for FDR-AX33
ECM-GZ1M 18 December 2018 by DrRalph (USA)
I use it on my FDR-AX33. I like the zoom feature: as you zoom in, background noise is diminished, and subject audio is brought up. Small, convenient, effective.
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Easy to use and install.
ECM-GZ1M 07 May 2018 by JohnTL (USA)
Better quality audio than interal mic on HX400V! But the design is not very good becuase it will easily break off the mount and then you had to buy a new one!
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ECM-GZ1M 08 February 2018 by RBoston (USA)
I bought this for the A6000 and as stated only works in one mode. Not a good endorsement for the product. I bought an A7Rii and I believe it's suppose to be compatible but the camera doesn't indicate it's attached. Granted it does fit the universal hot shoe so perhaps that's what they mean by compatible?
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Not Compatible with a6000
ECMGZ1M 07 August 2015 by Aduuuuuuu (USA)
The microphone is not supported by the a6000. I get a message every time I insert the microphone that says the microphone is not supported by the device and it has yet to work.
Hi Aduuuuuuu,
The ECMGZ1M is compatible with the A6000 camera but the Zoom function will be disabled. We suggest switching the mic option to Gun.
Would not fit handycam
ECMGZ1M 08 July 2015 by danasue7 (USA)
This microphone is listed under handycam accessories. It does not fit on my handycam. After reviewing the package I realized it is for the cybershot camcorders. This is very frustrating and a huge waste and disrespect of my time. PS. We have postal codes in Canada, not zip codes.
Hi danasue7,
The microphone is compatible with both CyberShot cameras and Sony Handycam camcorders which has the Multi Interface Shoe.
Does NOT work with the FDR-AX33
ECMGZ1M 19 June 2015 (USA)
I love this mic so much I've bought 3 of them. They work great with all of my camcorders except the FDR-AX33. I ruined my video with this microphone. I tried all 3 of them on the FDR-AX33 and none of them work with it. Please SONY REMOVE the listing for this microphone under accessories for the FDR-AX33 before someone else has a special video ruined!!!
Hi K9KrazyLane,
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We'd like to hear more from you, kindly send us a message at socialsupport@am.sony.com with your product details and the issue you had with it.