Sony ECM-M1 Compact Camera-Mount Digital Shotgun Microphone

Introducing the Sony ECM-M1, a camera-mount digital shotgun microphone designed for creators using Sony cameras with the Multi Interface Shoe. This compact microphone features a diamond-patterned capsule layout and offers exceptional versatility for users who need to switch between interview shooting and social media content. With advanced beamforming technology and internal digital signal processing, the ECM-M1 delivers clear and high-quality recordings. It also provides convenient features like selectable pickup patterns, noise filters, and a compact and portable design.

Key Features:

1. Eight Selectable Pickup Patterns and Recording Modes:
– With the onboard dial control, choose from eight recording modes to suit different scenarios, including stereo mode.
– The diamond-oriented condensers allow for separate channel recording, isolating left, right, rear, or front audio sources simultaneously.
– Select from superdirectional, unidirectional, omnidirectional, superdirectional (rear), superdirectional (front and rear), superdirectional (front and rear separate), stereo, and ultra-directional modes.

2. Superdirectional and Ultra-Directional Pickup Patterns:
– The superdirectional pattern focuses on the sound in front of the microphone, ideal for vlogs or interviews where the subject in front of the camera is the main focus.
– Choose between front and rear superdirectional orientations or select ultra-directional mode for an even more limited pickup range.

3. Unidirectional and Omnidirectional Pickup Patterns:
– The unidirectional pattern captures sound from a wide field in front of the microphone, making it suitable for multi-person conversations.
– The omnidirectional pattern records audio equally from all directions, making it useful for environmental sounds or capturing the voice of the camera operator.

4. Front and Rear Recording:
– Record from both the front and rear of the camera, perfect for interviews or situations where you want to capture the interviewer’s voice or reactions.
– Capture front and rear audio in separate channels for more intuitive adjustment during post-production or automatically record a stereo safety track.

5. Noise Filters and Onboard Switch Control:
– Convenient controls for pickup pattern, gain, and audio level are easily accessible on the rear and side panels for quick adjustments during shooting.
– Benefit from the ECM-M1’s noise-cut and low-cut filters, which effectively reduce ambient noises and low-frequency noise through digital signal processing algorithms, enhancing audio quality during recording.

6. Compact and Portable Design:
– The ECM-M1’s compact size of 2.8″ allows for easy use with wide-angle lenses, viewfinders, and gimbals, even in tight spaces where rig space is limited.

7. Cable-Free Connection and Vibration-Suppressing Design:
– The microphone connects directly to Sony cameras equipped with the MI shoe, eliminating the need for cables and minimizing mechanical noise transmission.
– The ECM-M1 features an advanced shock- and vibration-suppressing design, effectively minimizing low-frequency and handling noise for optimal audio quality.

8. Supplied Windscreen and Dust/Moisture Resistance:
– The ECM-M1 comes with a detachable furry windshield that effectively reduces wind noise during outdoor shoots.
– Its dust and moisture-resistant design ensures reliable performance, making it suitable for challenging weather conditions.