Uploaded May 2014 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago

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This video has two purposes: 1) Tests of Sony's CX900 camcorder's audio using both the internal mic and two external mics. 2) Tips on how to get the best quality sound from the camcorder (hint: it involves setting manual recording levels and making sure not to overload it as there appears to be a limiter built in)

The external mics used were an Audio Technica ATR3350 and Rode's VideoMic Pro.

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The ATR3350 is at amzn.to/1HVMXpe

See also my written review of this camcorder at
tubeshooter.co.uk/2014/05/14/review-sonys-hdr-cx900-hd-camcorder

And other related videos; unboxing and first look:
youtube.com/watch?v=zLKGnAdQuiY

24p tests:
youtube.com/watch?v=wbwmDefjwmE

Zoom tests:
youtube.com/watch?v=yjsNvue2NXo

Stabilisation tests:
youtube.com/watch?v=u3uJ3PrwQRo

Low light tests (compared to Panasonic x920 and Canon HF-G30 / XA20 / XA25)
youtube.com/watch?v=2sphv1m8XWY

Image effects tests:
youtube.com/watch?v=idkYK0DNdYU

To all intents and purposes, these tests should also be applicable to Sony's FDR-AX100 4K camcorder too as it's identical to the CX900 apart from also being able to shoot in 4K!

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