ECM-MS907 vs ECM-DS70P microphone

[woofcyn]

I plan to buy either the Sony RH1 or M200 at Minidisco. I presume the M200 is exactly the same as the RH1 but is packaged with the ECM-MS907 microphone. I currently have the ECM-DS70P microphone. Since the ECM-MS907 is packaged at a discount as well, is it worthwhile to get the M200? Is there a significant improvement in sound or functionality compared to the ECM-DS70P? For example, will the ECM-DS70P pick up battery noise because it is closer to the unit? If not, then it would make sense just to get the RH1...

[A440]

That comes with the DS70P, not the MS907.

You can't sit the microphone directly on the recorder, no matter what the pictures show--it has to be on a cord or you will get lots of motor noise. Just get the RH1--there are better microphones for just a little more than the $50 price difference between the RH1 and the M200. And if you already have the MS907, you already have a better mic.

Edited March 2, 2007 by A440

[woofcyn]

That comes with the DS70P, not the MS907.

You can't sit the microphone directly on the recorder, no matter what the pictures show--it has to be on a cord or you will get lots of motor noise. Just get the RH1--there are better microphones for just a little more than the $50 price difference between the RH1 and the M200. And if you already have the MS907, you already have a better mic.

Thank you for the advice. No, I have the small, fold-up ECM-DS70P that can connect directly to the Minidisc player. But I double checked Minidisco.com and you're right, I already have the same mic! I thought it was the MS907 that was included with the M200...