Canon DM-100 Review
Directional Stereo Microphone
- For Vixia Camcorders
- Includes Furry Windmuff
- Cable Free Installation
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 7,329 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Canon DM-100. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Canon DM-100. For example, 96% of 533 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Canon DM-100 have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
Showing 21 to 40 of 196 Reviews
Great Directional Mic
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I'm a video professional, so most of my shooting is done for a paying client. When I bought this Mic, it was for a sports-related shoot where a lavalier Mic would have picked up too much rustling from clothing, etc. and a boom mic wouldn't have captured all of the sounds from the actions on the screen. The DM-100 Mic, though inexpensive, did an excellent job of capturing all of the action in front of me, canceling out extraneous noises that happened out of the shot, thus preventing me from having to do a lot of audio processing during the editing phase of the project. Kudos to Canon for making a killer mic! ... More
Good Microphone for Canon Camcorders
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Sean on B&H Photo Video
I bought this originally for my Canon HF100 and will also be using it for the Canon HF S10 that I will be getting soon. It comes with what looks like a dead rat to cover the mic to protect from wind noise. On the HF100 where the hot shoe is at the very back of the camcorder, the mic sits well above the zoom level and photo button so there should be no trouble using them under the mic unless you have very large hands. This won't even be an issue on the HF S10/S100 camcorders where the shoe was moved forward. The audio quality is good and the small noise you normally hear with the built in mic is absent. I normally use it in the Stereo 90deg setting which picks up everything that I need. The shotgun mode works well but not as well as some shotgun mics I've used in the past. Its a good mic for the money I paid for it which is cheaper then when it first came out. The fact that it doesn't need an external battery is a bonus to me as it keeps everything lightweight. ... More
May be a small difference
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Ravi on B&H Photo Video
The reason I give it 3 stars was because of not being able to see a noticeable difference in recording with this vs. recording with the built-in microphone in my camcorder (Canon HFS100). I am not sure if it is because the built-in was good or because this external microphone is not that good. I had to do some quite room recording tests to see if there is a real difference. At first, I got very hollow sounding voice. I think it still continues to be there. But, It does catch the sound little amplified, which is good.
Great Mic for General Use
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Mark on B&H Photo Video
This microphone is vastly superior to the on board mic on my camera (HF21). The sound quality this thing provides is outstanding, but I'm just a casual user who's never owned something like this before. The included wind sock also works very well - If there is any moving air near your camera you'll want to use it. The difference is night and day. The only problems I have with this mic is that it's only attachable to the camera. The ability to mount it to a pole of something similar would be helpful for getting better quality audio, such as dialouge, from a distance. Especially with a noisy background. The directional switch also seems a little pointless - It didn't really made a difference in actuall recording angles that I could noticably tell. Overall, this was a great buy and I'm very happy with it. I would definitely recommend this to anone with a Canon Camcorder. ... More
Great Sound and Addition to your Canon
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by JC the WebGuy on B&H Photo Video
I was amazed at the quality sound that the microphone picks up. It's also very small but matches the size of the Canon Vixia HF10. Just slide it on and go. The settings are right in front and easy to access. I initially was going with another mic but noticed that the hot shoe is slightly lower/recessed into the body of the camera, so if you don't go with the DM-100 make sure that one - it fits the recessed hot shoe, and two - that it registers with the camera (you see the s hot shoe logo in the view finder when the mic is working). I use it for interviews, recording church music, musicians, bands, podcasts and general video for the web. In some cases I'm about 30 feet away from the singer and it still does a great job of recording. It also didn't drain the battery as I thought it would. The only improvement would be to lower the price. ... More
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Still on the fence
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Flyover Country Media on B&H Photo Video
Still on the fence about this item. It seems like it does fairly well picking up sound directly in front (what I bought it for), but also picks up a good deal of ambient noise - which I was hoping to use this to avoid. I've only used it a couple of times so far. The construction seems solid, and it plugs right into the camera with no fooling around. One thing that lacks is a case to put it in when you're not using it. Leaving it attached to the camera looks like a good way to break both pieces of gear. ... More
not a bad thing
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Murat on B&H Photo Video
I bought this microphone for my camera Canon HF100. Simple and necessary thing. The workmanship is very good. In this Canon as always on top! Works expected. Of course, this can not be compared with a microphone, which has a wire to length and it is always about the person whom you are shooting at the moment, but that is not to be expected from this microphone. In general, a very powerful one, if you need to improve the sound quality. The sound it records exactly better than built-in microphones, another question - whether this improvement is the money that ask for it. It's up to you. And one more nuance to those who are going to buy it - keep in mind that in the mode of the gun, he wrote only mono sound, stereo modes, is possible only when 120 and 90 degrees. ... More
Mic for all occaisons
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
This microphone will take your camcorder to the next level, allowing you to capture the sound at the source as if you are there. The shotgun setting gives you zoom recording with very little sound leakage from outside the zone allowing you to match audio and video zoom. Great for speeches, street interviews, and recording performances. all those long distance jobs that are plagued with extranious noise sources. the sound quality is good to excellent on all settings and the wind shield works without damping sound. The only worry I have is with the hot shoe connector, the metal contacts are easily bent or broken off. Take care! Canon, how about a plastic slipper to protect the contacts when not in use? ... More
worked very well...
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by scott on B&H Photo Video
I take a lot of video of high school marching bands with my Canon HF20 HD video camera and from the stands the sound usually has a lot of fan noise especially when I use a wide angle lens to get more of the field in view. This microphone picked up all of the sounds of the band from well over 100 feet away and reduced unwanted sounds to a pretty acceptable level. I do this for fun and to build video shows for the kids to see. The combination of great sound with HD quality video makes for a great show. yep, a bit pricy but if better audio (on a Canon video camera with the mini advanced accessory shoe) is what you're looking for it's a great product and very easy to use. The only knock is that from what I can see you can only use the microphone with a mini advanced accessory shoe kind of limiting future uses - if I had any... ... More
Works Great
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Kelen on B&H Photo Video
I have not used the mic enough in various situations to really provide an indepth review, but I can say the performance so far has been good. For the price, it's an inexpensive way to significantly increase the audio quality when recording video. It's not practical to rely on the built in mic on most pro-sumer level cameras. I use it on my HF-G10, it attaches and detaches very easily, and I was pleased that it came with wind screen for outdoor use. It does feel a little cheaply made (mostly plastic), but what do you expect, it probably can't be made out of other materials as this would significantly increase its weight. Overall a good product and good addition to a Canon camcorder. ... More
Great directional microphone
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
The directional mic got immediate use, recording my son's flag football game. It seems well made, and did a great job capturing both the action and sideline chatter, plus it effectively blocked out the wind. In addition, it was simple to install on the camcorder. I'm very happy with the purchase, and experience of buying it from B&H.
A Quality External Mic
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Glenn on B&H Photo Video
It's so easy to use that it makes for a great all purpose mic for a variety of conditions. It doesn't require a battery and it's compact. If you want the best directional sound recording, consider other options, but if very good sound and convenience are important for a range of recording conditions, you'll be satisfied. As with all Canon products, on the pricey side.
Good match for Canon cameras.
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Stephen on B&H Photo Video
Pro's: It's made for Canon cameras with the special hot-shoe. I like that you mount it and the camera recognizes it right away. No cables or batteries to mess with. It's lightweight and the 3 pattern selections work well. The shotgun mono position worked very well cutting out most of the room sound even 10' away from the subject. Con's: As others have noted the mount feels a bit flimsy. I'll have to be extra careful with it. I was a bit disappointed that it picks up handling noise very easily. You have to be careful with handheld shots. Overall I like it and was pleased with the results I got. ... More
Nice to have but not perfect
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by ChrT on B&H Photo Video
Nice to have this as an optional to the small mics on the HF10 camera. The directional settings works, but not as good as it should be on this microphone. The wind-shield is nice. The construction looks a bit weak. There should be a better mic for this small hot-shoes also. Make sure that you fasten the mic enough when using it.
Just what I needed
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Red Barn Boats on B&H Photo Video
I needed a new mic to bypass the cameras built in one. This fills the bill, and I love the sound when I edit in Sony Vegas. Nice and clear, with no noticable buzz's or other noises. I shoot most of the time with flosecent lighting, and have to watch my cables. You do have to look for the symbol in the viewfinder, that the camera does see the new attachment. The first time I mounted it, the mic was not reconized by the camera. I don't thing I had it in all the way the first time, but now I know what to look for. I usually have the mic in 90 degree stereo. ... More
Nice microphone!
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Mountaineer Mike on B&H Photo Video
Really neat to direct mount onto the hotshoe and it picks up very faint sounds from across the room. I wouldn't want to use an aftermarket one for my Canon Vixia G20 for fear that the whole feature set won't function properly. I'll be recording concerts so the sound quality is important.
Boosts camcorder sound substantially
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Marielito on B&H Photo Video
There is hardly a shot that I don't film with my directional microphone attached. I also have the light attachment, but I've learned how to shoot in aperture priority so that I don't have to sacrifice on the sound.
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Mic
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Garage Band Junkie on B&H Photo Video
I recently bought a Canon digital camcorder and attempted to record my band at a concert that we played at. The camera was setup within the audience. The video quality was good but the audio track was overwhelmed by the audience noise really making it hard to hear the music that we played. I searched the Internet and found the DM-100. Last week my band played again. With the new DM-100 directional mic, the peripheral crowd noise was minimized quite well, not completely but much much better. The stereo effect also enhanced the audio track. I'm quite happy with this mic. ... More
Did exactly what I needed
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Axl Myk on B&H Photo Video
I bought this DM-100 mic to record stage productions from the lighting/sound booth 80 feet from the stage. I connected it to the hot-shoe on my Canon Vixia Hi-Def HG20 camcorder. A rehearsal video, without the PAC sound system operating, picked up the cast with remarkable clarity in shotgun mode. I'm very happy with my decision to purchase it, and B&H delivered it on time. I had also purchased the Canon camcorder from B&H a few years earlier, so I knew I would get great service from them.
excellent mike
Canon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Reviewed by Agape' Productions on B&H Photo Video
I use this while recording church services.I use a Canon VIXIA HF G10. Works better on stereo 90. I'm about 30 meters from the subject and have overhead speakers a few feet away from where I set up. It does a good job projecting out away from surrounding chatter and background noise. Real clear for its size. I like the mini shoe hookup which switches automatically. I can monitor and adjust it on my screen.
