Sony ECM-M1 Shotgun microphone for select Sony cameras

Name: Sony ECM-M1
Brand: Sony
SKU: 158ECMM1
Price: 388.0 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Item # 158ECMM1

This mic has eight switchable polar patterns for capturing clear soundtrack audio in any setting.

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Shown mounted on camera (sold separately)

Gets power from the battery in your compatible camera (sold separately)

Compact and lightweight

Direct digital audio transfer with no degradation to Sony cameras with a built-in digital interface (sold separately)

Use omnidirectional or stereo mode to capture the sound of your environment

Record high-quality soundtrack audio (camera sold separately)

Shown with included fuzzy windscreen

Back view showing recording mode switch and level control

Side view showing noise filter and attenuation switches

Use the uni-directional pickup pattern to record a group in front of you

Shown with included accessories

Sony ECM-M1 Shown with included with fuzzy windscreen mounted on camera (sold separately)

Sony ECM-M1 Shown mounted on camera (sold separately)

Sony ECM-M1 Gets power from the battery in your compatible camera (sold separately)

Sony ECM-M1 Direct digital audio transfer with no degradation to Sony cameras with a built-in digital interface (sold separately)

Sony ECM-M1 Use omnidirectional or stereo mode to capture the sound of your environment

Sony ECM-M1 Record high-quality soundtrack audio (camera sold separately)

Sony ECM-M1 Shown with included fuzzy windscreen

Sony ECM-M1 Back view showing recording mode switch and level control

Sony ECM-M1 Side view showing noise filter and attenuation switches

Sony ECM-M1 Use the uni-directional pickup pattern to record a group in front of you

Sony ECM-M1 Shown with included accessories

This mic has eight switchable polar patterns for capturing clear soundtrack audio in any setting.

Item # 158ECMM1

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Versatile mic captures high-quality audio with your Sony camera

Sony ECM-M1 Digital Shotgun Mic for Select Sony Cameras

The ECM-M1 makes it easy to capture pro-quality audio with your compatible Sony camera (camera and grip sold separately).

The ECM-M1 lets you record pro-quality audio with your compatible Sony camera. It uses advanced beamforming technology and four built-in mic capsules to optimize its eight switchable polar patterns. Your camera's Multi Interface Shoe provides power and passes audio signals directly to your camera.

For Sony cameras that have a built-in digital audio interface — like the a7R IV, ZV-E1, a6700, and others — the audio signal transfers directly to the camera in digital form, so you can get pristine sound with near-zero degradation. You can also switch it to analog mode to work with a wider range of cameras.

Eight recording modes to choose from

This mic has eight switchable polar patterns to choose from to capture high-quality, clear soundtrack audio in virtually any situation. They include super-directional modes that helps you zero in on a source in front of you, a front + rear directional mode that's great for capturing one-on-one interviews, and more.

When you use the front + rear separate or stereo modes with your compatible camera, you'll get independent level control for producing a well-balanced soundtrack during editing.

Virtually noise-free recording

This mic's physical design suppresses low-frequency noise from shock and vibration. A switchable filter also cuts out noise or super-low frequencies that can muddy your recording. Plus, it comes with a furry windscreen for cutting noise when you're recording outside.

It mounts to your camera's shoe, which eliminates noise transmitted through cables or connectors. That helps you get great sound at the recording stage and keeps your post-processing to a minimum.

Product highlights:

compact microphone for select Sony cameras with a Multi Interface Shoe
- direct transfer of digital audio with no degradation to Sony cameras with a built-in digital interface, like the a7R IV, ZV-E1, a6700, and others
- selectable analog output provides compatibility with other Sony cameras equipped with a Multi Interface Shoe
digital processing uses beamforming algorithm for precise pickup sensitivity
four built-in mic capsules with eight selectable polar patterns:
- unidirectional: picks up directly in front with a wider beam, ideal for multiple voices/sounds sources
- omnidirectional: picks up sound from front, back, and sides, ideal for "room tone"
- super-directional: picks up directly in front with a narrow beam, ideal for interview or selfie
- super-directional (rear): picks up directly behind, good for narrating a scene while you shoot
- super-directional (front + rear): picks up directly in front and behind, ideal for a one-on-one interview
- super-directional (front + rear separate): picks up directly in front and behind with independent level control during mixdown
- stereo: creates left and right 2-channel left/right, great for creating a sense of space and movement
- ultra-directional: more tightly focused than super-directional, for picking up a subject and minimizing extraneous sounds
auto/manual input level-control switch
input level control dial
noise-cut/low-cut filter switch
0dB, 10dB, 20dB attenuation switch

Other specs:

included fuzzy windscreen reduces wind noise
no batteries required
protective carrying bag included
1-5/8"W x 2-15/16"H x 2-1/2"D (without knob and windscreen)
weight: 2.3 oz. (mic only)
warranty: 1 year
MFR # ECMM1
Item # 158ECMM1

What's in the box:

Sony ECM-M1 owner's manual

Shotgun microphone
Multi-Interface Shoe cap (installed)
Furry windscreen
Cloth carrying bag
Startup Guide
Reference Guide
Limited Warranty (US + Canada)

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Features

Overview: The Sony ECM-M1 Shotgun Microphone is a compact analog/digital microphone designed for select Sony Interchangeable Lens cameras equipped with the Multi Interface Shoe. The microphone's beamforming technology combines four discrete microphone capsules, and offers eight audio recording modes. The M-I Shoe has an advanced design that dampens shock and vibration. Because there are no cables to connect, there can be no noise mechanically transmitted to the microphone via cables or connectors. The ECM-M1 comes with a "furry" wind screen and a handy storage pouch.

Multi Interface Shoe: The microphone clips to the Multi Interface Shoe found on many Sony Interchangeable Lens Cameras and Video Recorders where it makes direct power and audio connections. The power is supplied directly from the camera to the microphone, eliminating the need for batteries. The ECM-M1 is compatible with:

ILCE-9M2*, ILCE-9
ILCE-7SM3*, ILCE-7SM2, ILCE-7S, ILCE-7RM5*, ILCE-7RM4A*, ILCE-7RM4*, ILCE-7RM3A, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-7RM2, ILCE-7R, ILCE-7C*, ILCE-7M4*, ILCE-7M3, ILCE-7M2, ILCE-7
ILCE-6700*, ILCE-6600, ILCE-6500, ILCE-6400, ILCE-6300, ILCE-6100
ILCE-1*
ZV-E1*, ZV-E10*
ILCA-99M2, SLT-A99
DSC-RX10M4, DSC-RX10M3, DSC-RX10M2, DSC-RX10
FDR-AXP55, FDR-AXP35, FDR-AXP33, FDR-AX700, FDR-AX60, FDR-AX55, FDR-AX53, FDR-AX45A, FDR-AX45, FDR-AX43A, FDR-AX43, FDR-AX40, FDR-AX33, FDR-AX30
ILME-FX30*, ILME-FX3*

* supports Digital Audio Interface

Digital Audio Interface: The microphone features a Digital Audio Interface which offers a completely digital path from the microphone to the camera to take advantage of the Digital Signal Processing. The digital signal is clean with no distortion, compared to an analog transmission.

Beamforming Technology: The ECM-M1's Beamforming Technology combines the four discrete microphone capsules with precision algorithms and digital signal processing to maximize pickup sensitivity in the desired directions while reducing it in others. It precisely controls the sensitivity of multiple mic capsules to create a variety of directivity patterns. The result is a versatile performance with eight recording modes and pickup patterns:

Super-directional: Records sound from the front clearly and suppresses ambient sound. (subject speaks in front of microphone)
Uni-directional: Records sound over a wider area in front of the microphone. (conferences and meetings)
Omni-directional: Picks up sound equally from all directions. (recording subject and surroundings)
Super-directional (Rear): Sound is primarily picked up from the rear of the microphone, with frontal sound at a lower level (scenery while photographer provides narration)
Super-directional (Front + Rear): Sound is picked up equally from the front and rear of the microphone. (interviews)
Super-directional (Front/Rear) Separate: Sound is picked up equally from the front (Channel 1) and rear (Channel 2) on separate channels, with great attenuation of sound from the sides. Front and rear levels can be adjusted after recording.
Stereo: Sound is picked up with a realistic positioning of left (Channel 1) and right (Channel 2) within the stereo sound field. (moving objects such as cars or trains, or for musical or theatrical performances)
Ultra-directional: This recording mode uses adaptive beamforming technology to capture the target sound while minimizing unnecessary sounds close to the target sound. Sound is picked up from the front within a 30-degree width, while suppressing the sound to the sides and rear. (interviews and selfies)

Filter Switch: The Filter switch lets you select the Noise Cut Filter (NC) or Low-cut Filter (LC). The Digital Noise Cut Filter eliminates unwanted noise, while the Low-cut Filter minimizes low-frequency noise cause by wind, vibration, or nearby air conditioning units.

Recording Volume Level: The microphone's "Auto/Man" switch lets you select Automatic or Manual level adjustment, using the audio level dial. In Auto, the audio level dial has no function.

Attenuation Switch: When recording loud sounds, you can engage a -20dB attenuation to minimize distortion. If recording quiet sounds, you should turn off the attenuator by selecting "0dB." When selecting an option, you should monitor the volume level meter on the camera or listen to the audio with headphones, if possible.

Windscreen: The microphone comes with an easily attachable "furry" windscreen that can reduce wind noise when shooting outdoors under windy conditions.

4-Channel Recording: When the microphone is used with a camera capable of 4-channel recording, you can record with Channel 3 and Channel 4 by changing the output channel setting on the camera to 4 channels. Channel 3 records in an omni-directional pattern, while channel 4 records omni-directionally at -20dB. This lets you to make backup "safety" recordings on Channels 3 and 4 while the main audio is recorded to Channels 1 and 2 using the selected directivity pattern.

Specifications:

Type: Back electret condenser microphone
Sampling Frequency: 48kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/24-bit
Frequency Response: 40Hz to 20kHz
Front Sensitivity: -20dBFS (0.1 Pa, 1 kHz)
Intrinsic Noise: 14dB SPL or less
Maximum Input SPL: 120dB or more
Dynamic Range: 106dB or more
Operating Temperature Range: 32° F to 104° F
Storage Temperature Range: -4° F to +131° F
Dimensions: Width 1.576", Height 2.882", Depth 2.468"
Weight: 2.3 ounces

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