Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1 Camcorder Review

by Kaitlyn Chantry
Published on Mar 3, 2009 2:18 PM

 
Intro Product Tour
Color & Noise Performance Motion & Resolution Performance
Low Light Performance Compression & Media
Manual Controls Still Features
Handling & Use Playback & Connectivity
Audio & Other Features
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Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings


Audio & Other Features
• 2-channel, mono sound compressed in the AAC format
• No microphone input, headphone output, or accessory shoe
• No features for controlling sound levels, mic levels, etc.
• Sony has left out any additional features in the effort to keep the Webbie cheap and simple
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Audio Features (1.25)

There are almost no audio features on the Sony MHS-CM1, beyond the fact that is does record audio along with your video. The built-in microphone is mono, not stereo. There is no mic input jack, no accessory shoe, no special features – nothing. Audio is compressed in the AAC format.

  Sony MHS-CM1 Flip Mino HD Kodak Zi6 Flip Mino
Mini (1/8") No No No No
Headphone No No No No
Audio Level Control No No No No
Accessory Shoe No No No No
Mic Hi/Low No No No No

 

Other Features (3.5)

NTSC/PAL Outputs
The Sony MHS-CM1 lets you output to either a standard NTSC or PAL television. Every American television is NTSC-compliant, but if you're traveling to Europe, it wouldn't hurt to be able to watch your footage on televisions over there. Native PAL camcorders usually record at 50fps or 25fps, but the CM1 records at the usual 30p, then translates your footage for PAL televisions.



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