Hey Spot...re: ECM55 at DVinfo.net

Glen Elliott · March 22nd, 2004, 03:38 PM

Hey Spot how's the ECM77 compare against the ECM55. I ask because I just got a UWP-C1 Sony wireless sytem and was a bit dissapointed with the airy quality of the included mic. I just ordered the ECM77 to replace the UWP-C1's stock lav mic. Is it a good choice (namely for capturing vows during wedding videography)?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · March 22nd, 2004, 03:49 PM

I don't know. On paper it looks great. We did a project where the sound guy had the 77's, but I didn't pay close attention. Obviously they worked or I'd have paid close attention. :-)
The 55 is a great mic, don't get me wrong. I was in love with it til recently. Then I got this 899 from AT. Slightly smaller, has a great kit that it comes with, and is available in skin color too. One of the things I notice with most of the Sony mics is that they seem to have a bumped high end, which is normally not a bad thing. The AT on paper does too, but it sounds smooth.

Glen Elliott · March 22nd, 2004, 03:56 PM

When you say bumped high end do you mean they tend to be trebblely?

Which is considered higher-end on the sony line the 55 or the 77?

Rob Wilson · March 22nd, 2004, 04:05 PM

Glen,

I'm using a 77 and it compares very well with the Tram 50 and my ECM 50 (precursor to the 55). I'd bet you'll be very happy with it. Also especially nice that it's so small

Glen Elliott · March 22nd, 2004, 04:40 PM

Thank you. So it's a "big" upgrade from the included 44 (I think)?

Rob Wilson · March 22nd, 2004, 05:23 PM

Glenn,

YEP, don't use my 44 anymore!

Dan Brown · March 22nd, 2004, 08:34 PM

Wow, it seems like A-T hits a home run with every new product these days. The AT899 lav, the AT 897 short shotgun. How about the new AT898 lav? Anybody try that one yet?

March 22nd, 2004, 03:38 PM	#1
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Hey Spot...re: ECM55 Hey Spot how's the ECM77 compare against the ECM55. I ask because I just got a UWP-C1 Sony wireless sytem and was a bit dissapointed with the airy quality of the included mic. I just ordered the ECM77 to replace the UWP-C1's stock lav mic. Is it a good choice (namely for capturing vows during wedding videography)?

March 22nd, 2004, 03:49 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	I don't know. On paper it looks great. We did a project where the sound guy had the 77's, but I didn't pay close attention. Obviously they worked or I'd have paid close attention. :-) The 55 is a great mic, don't get me wrong. I was in love with it til recently. Then I got this 899 from AT. Slightly smaller, has a great kit that it comes with, and is available in skin color too. One of the things I notice with most of the Sony mics is that they seem to have a bumped high end, which is normally not a bad thing. The AT on paper does too, but it sounds smooth. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

March 22nd, 2004, 08:34 PM	#7
Dan Brown Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 235	Wow, it seems like A-T hits a home run with every new product these days. The AT899 lav, the AT 897 short shotgun. How about the new AT898 lav? Anybody try that one yet? __________________ dB

March 22nd, 2004, 03:56 PM	#3
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	When you say bumped high end do you mean they tend to be trebblely? Which is considered higher-end on the sony line the 55 or the 77?

March 22nd, 2004, 04:05 PM	#4
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Glen, I'm using a 77 and it compares very well with the Tram 50 and my ECM 50 (precursor to the 55). I'd bet you'll be very happy with it. Also especially nice that it's so small

March 22nd, 2004, 04:40 PM	#5
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Thank you. So it's a "big" upgrade from the included 44 (I think)?

March 22nd, 2004, 05:23 PM	#6
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Glenn, YEP, don't use my 44 anymore!