Sony’s old Bluetooth camera mic does more than their new one

This Bluetooth camera mic also adds an earphone output to Sony cameras like the A6400 and the ZV-1. However there is a catch or three… I'm also pretty sure this model is discontinued now that the new ECM-W2BT has been announced (happened while I was editing this video) 00:00 Intro 01:05 In the box 02:19 Demo 05:49 Been & gone 06:49 Two-way chat 07:57 Earphone limitations 09:08 It’s a re-mix 10:25 The buzz about the Hiss 11:57 Not a fix 13:02 Summary 14:33 Credits FAQ Q) Hey why don't you get that camera repaired? A) It's due to be replaced this year. The colour reproduction accuracy isn't a patch on that of a modern camera. I also need the next camera to be lighter as this one kills Manfrotto arms for fun - I'd like a fully articulating screen, the ability to record and power it from a USB C port at the same time, I need 4K60 and this list goes on and on (and on). In a nutshell - it's an old out of date camera that is due to be replaced as soon as something suitable appears. It will then be relegated to a back-up camera and the mic input won't be used for that purpose. Q) Hey I noticed the new version has a Mic-out socket - surely that’s a headphone output(?!?)! A) Mic out is exactly what it says, a mic out. It sends the mic to a mic in. Picture a wired mic on a stand that you might speak or sing into - now if you were to plug the wire from that mic directly into a set of headphones you wouldn’t hear anything. That’s how this works. My Sony ECM-XYST1M hot shoe mic has the same socket. Here’s how Sony describes the function of the MIC OUT jack ‘Usability with a wide range of devices An extensive range of cameras and other devices can be connected to the receiver portion of the ECM-W2BT. Equipment such as PCs and digital voice recorders that support audio input but don't have a Multi Interface Shoe can be connected via the 3.5mm stereo mini-jack output port on the receiver unit.’ Q) Where's the picture of the dog? A) I didn't get to take the picture - I mentioned it was shy in the video because it ducked down just before I could raise my smartphone. If you zoom in you'll see. The full specs and details of the new device can be found in the link below. New Version ECM-W2BT details now available here: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras-microphones/ecm-w2bt --------------- SUBSCRIBE ------------------ http://www.youtube.com/user/Techmoan?sub_confirmation=1 ------------- Merchandise ----------------- https://teespring.com/stores/techmoan-merch ------------- SUPPORT --------------- This channel can be supported through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/techmoan *******Patrons usually have early access to videos******* ---------- Outro Music ----------- Over Time - Vibe Tracks https://youtu.be/VSSswVZSgJw ------ Outro Sound Effect ------ ThatSFXGuy - https://youtu.be/5M3-ZV5-QDM ------ AFFILIATED LINKS/ADVERTISING NOTICE ------- All links are Affiliated where possible. When you click on links to various merchants posted here and make a purchase, this can result in me earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network & Amazon. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to AMAZON Sites (including, but not limited to Amazon US/UK/DE/ES/FR/NL/IT/CAN) FAQ Q) Why are there comments from a week ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version.