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OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS 145062 ME-31 Compact Gun Microphone

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
Brand Olympus
Special Feature Compact
Compatible Devices Camera
Included Components ME-31 Compact Gun Mictophone
Polar Pattern Unidirectional
Audio Sensitivity 32.5 dB
Item Weight 97 Grams
Microphone Form Factor Tri Capsule Array
Item dimensions L x W x H 10 x 1 x 5 inches
Power Source Corded Electric

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  • Easy to grip
  • Attachment stand is included
  • Compatible with tripod
  • Pinpoint recording
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    Product Description

    This directional gun microphone is great for recording birds singing outdoors. The adoption of a metal-cut body makes it very sturdy. It is also convenient for lectures and other events as there is a stand that attaches to the grip to enable the microphone to be placed on a table. A grip that facilitates attachment of a microphone stand (NS 5/8") or camera tripod is also included.

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    3.8 out of 5 stars
    3.8 out of 5
    19 global ratings

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    Haf
    2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Mic, get the Audio-Technica 2020 instead
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2012
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    I purchased this mic in order to record my voice for YouTube videos, using Camtasia, and both the quality of my voice and the volume were just not good enough.

    I should have returned the mic, but left it for too long, and ended up having to use a previously owned Andrea headset mic to do the job.

    I recently purchased the Audio Technica AT2020 USB microphone after further research, and it is so much better than this Olympus mic it's not funny.

    So I highly recommend you forget about this one and get the Andrea instead.
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    D. S. Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Olympus ME-31 -- an overlooked gem.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013
    I originally purchased the Olympus ME-31 shotgun mic because of its excellent reputation when used with speech recognition software like Dragon Naturally Speaking. Indeed, the ME-31's narrow pickup-pattern (it's a shotgun mic) and high-sensitivity easily equals the accuracy of the best headset-mounted noise-canceling speech recognition mics -- and that includes the vaunted Sennheiser ME3 headset mic (I know this because I have one). Those who frequently use speech recognition in their daily work often get tired of wearing headset mics all day, especially when you're forced to frequently remove and replace the headset for various reasons. Positioning the Olympus ME-31 on its included desk stand, aimed at your mouth about 12-15 inches away gives excellent performance. Or, you can attach it with Velcro to the top of your monitor, or attach it to the boom arm of an old $20 desk lamp so it points over the top of the monitor at your mouth.

    The real surprise was when I pressed the Olympus ME-31 into service alongside my professional audio recording gear for on-site podcast interviews, and as a shotgun mic solution for DSLR video recordings. Unlike my phantom-powered XLR microphones used with pro-grade audio recorders, the Olympus ME-31 requires "plug-in power" through its 3.5mm jack. Most 3.5mm microphone jacks featured on consumer-grade audio equipment today deliver plug-in power by default, and that includes audio recorders, cameras, computers, and most smartphones. Plugging the Olympus ME-31 directly into my Nikon DSLR camera 3.5mm audio input jack delivered great audio quality -- especially with interviews -- nearly rivaling my far more expensive XLR condenser microphones with external digital recorders. Since my XLR-based digital recorders also feature a 3.5mm plug-in power jack, I sometimes use the Olympus ME-31 as a "third microphone" in field interview situations that require it. When editing the audio in Adobe Audition, it's difficult to hear the difference.

    I'm not sure what caused the previous reviewer to be so dissatisfied with the "volume" of his particular Olympus ME-31, but I strongly suspect the microphone was not at fault. Switching to a USB-based mic solved his problem probably because using the USB mic completely sidestepped whatever analog audio input he was using with the ME-31. I will say that the Olympus ME-31 seems to be a completely overlooked gem. The ME-31 delivers excellent audio quality and versatility in a very durable all-metal package. It includes a full-length foam windscreen, desk stand and microphone mount easily adaptable to industry-standard mic stands and camera hot shoes, and an excellent padded zippered pouch. Unlike so many other manufacturers producing similar plug-in power microphones suitable for video recorders or DSLRs, Olympus makes no effort to promote or advertise this product. They should!
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    2 Chics & a Photobooth
    2.0 out of 5 stars Poor audio quality
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2013
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    For being a shotgun mic, the sound quality is terrible. Going back to unidirectional handheld microphone. Very surprised at the lack of quality this provided.
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    MARIA JOSE TOSCANO MORENO
    5.0 out of 5 stars MUY BUEN MICRÓFONO
    Reviewed in Spain on February 13, 2017
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    La verdad es que había leído comentarios negativos sobre el producto y eso hizo que me lo pensara muy mucho a la hora de comprarlo. Es un producto caro y de ahí el pensármelo bien. Al final me decidí y estoy muy contenta. Aquí es donde más barato lo he encontrado. Lo estoy utilizando con mi grabadora Olympus LS14 y estoy contentisima con la calidad de sonido. La estoy usando para entrevistas. Por tanto, satisfacción con la compra y recomendable. Eso sí, hay que tener en cuenta que es principalmente para la gama de grabadoras Olympus.
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    ペル
    5.0 out of 5 stars 初めてのガンマイクです。
    Reviewed in Japan on December 15, 2016
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    ガンマイクは初めて使います。オリンパスのＩＣレコーダーと併せて使っていますが、遠くの音を拾うと言うよりは周囲の音をカットすると言う様な感覚です。（私の感覚では）マイク中心から左右９０度ぐらいまでは中心部分が一番感度が高いのは言うまでもありませんが、徐々に感度が下がる様な感覚で９０度を超えたあたりから先はものすごく周囲の雑音はカットされています。初めての使用で他のガンマイクとは比較する事は出来ませんが、実際に使ってみてすごいマイクだと実感しています。少々値段は高いと思いましたが、外で音を集めるのであればこのマイクは良いと思います。カメラのシューに直接取り付けられる様な仕様であればカメラでの使用も出来たのにと、その部分だけが悔やまれます。カメラに取り付けるには市販されているシュー用のアダプタを利用することになります。三脚には取り付けられます。オリンパスの単一指向性マイク（タイピンの付いた物）と比較すると指向性の強さは全くと言って良いほど違います。（私の使用した感覚ではと言う事で、実測した訳では有りません）
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    Unison
    4.0 out of 5 stars does what it says
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2013
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    does exactley what i was expecting. none or little distortion so recordings are clear. easy to assemble and transport. even comes with its own case
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    たやん
    3.0 out of 5 stars 試みて
    Reviewed in Japan on November 25, 2020
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    まだ本格的には使ってないが録音した音を聞いても歪なくクリアでした。
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    José Luis Machado Martín
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen micrófono
    Reviewed in Spain on June 13, 2015
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    Perfecto complemento para mi grabadora muy buena calidad y sensibilidad para las grabaciones tanto en entrevista , naturaleza o narración
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