Hot on the heels of a new Flip Camcorder from Cisco/Pure Digital, Blue Microphones–a company probably best known in many circles for its low-cost podcasting mics–has introduced a new accessory specifically for the device that has become synonymous with the pocket camcorder space.
The Mikey for Flip plugs directly into the bottom FlipPort-enabled Flip cams. The device features two condenser capsules, which provide “professional-quality stereo recording,” according to Blue. The mic has two volume settings (Loud and Automatic), an input for additional mics, and a slot for a tripod.
The mic uses one AAA battery, rather than drawing power directly from the Flip itself. The Mikey will run $69, and Blue will give press a sneak peak at this year’s CES.
The thing looks like it’s about a third the size of the Flip cam itself, so, even with Blue’s claims that the device is lightweight (the battery will certainly add some, but not a lot of weight to the setup), it will ultimately detract from the portability of the Flip–which has always been one of the device’s biggest selling points.
That said, sound quality has long been a concern with the camcorder. If your video requires more than the base sound quality, the Mikey will likely prove a good option.
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