Sony 4-Capsule Wireless Shotgun Microphone with 8 Recording Modes - Black

Featuring an even more compact form factor than its predecessors and four diamond-patterned capsules, the Sony ECM-M1 is a camera-mount digital shotgun microphone designed for creators using Sony cameras equipped with the Multi Interface Shoe needing to switch between interview shooting and social media content all in one device.
Internal digital signal processing and advanced beamforming render clear recordings with the ability to toggle noise-cut and low-cut filters.
Superdirectional pickup pattern with both front and rear pickup has eight selectable modes for the ultimate recording flexibility.

° Eight Selectable Pickup Patterns and Recording Modes
Using an onboard dial control, choose between eight different recording modes, including stereo, to suit different recording scenarios.
Because the embedded condensers are laid out in a diamond orientation, the ECM-M1 can isolate the left, right, rear, or front audio sources and record separate channels simultaneously. Selectable modes include superdirectional, unidirectional, omnidirectional, superdirectional (rear), superdirectional (front and rear), super directional (front and rear separate), stereo, and ultra-directional.

° Superdirectional and Ultra-Directional: Focused Front Area
Ideal for vlogs or interviews where your subject in front of the camera is the main focus, the superdirectional pattern collects sound from a focused area in front of the microphone, effectively suppressing sounds from off-axis and behind the camera.
Choose between front and rear superdirectional orientations. Ultra-directional compresses this area even further for a more limited pickup range.

° Unidirectional: Wide Frontal Range
Perfect for multi-person conversations, the unidirectional pattern captures sound from a wide field in front of the microphone, while minimizing pickup from behind.

° Omnidirectional: Sound from Any Direction
The omnidirectional pattern picks up audio equally from all directions, useful for recording environmental sounds or the voice of the camera operator.

° Front and Rear Recording
Record from both the front and rear of the camera, a mode especially useful during interviews where you wish to capture the interviewer's voice or reactions.
You can also pick up the front and rear audio in two separate channels for more intuitive adjustment during postproduction.
This same technology allows you to record a stereo safety track automatically.




Microphone
Primary Applications: Audio for Video, Location Sound
Form Factor: Camera-Mount
Intended Sound Sources: Speech/Voice-Over, Dialogue
Sound Field: Mono, Stereo
Capsule: 4 x Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern:
° Multi-Directional, Omnidirectional, Supercardioid, Unidirectional
Pattern Selection: Switched
Orientation: End Address
High-Pass Filter: None
Tone Adjustment: Low Cut
Gain Adjustment: 0 dB to 20 dB
Indicators: None
On-Board Controls: Gain/Sensitivity, LF, Polar Pattern
Windscreen: Windsock/Windjammer (Included)

Performance
Frequency Range: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL: 120 dB SPL
Sensitivity: -20 dBFS at 1 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 14 dB SPL

Connectivity
Analog Output: None
USB & Digital Output: 1 x Sony Multi Interface Shoe (on Mic)
Headphone Output: None
Wireless: None

Digital Audio
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Digital Signal Processing: Noise Reduction
OS Compatibility: None
Mobile App Compatible: No
*As of July, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Power
Bus Power: None
Operating Voltage: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Physical
Color: Black
Mounting: Camera/Shoe-Mount (via Integrated Hardware)
Mounting Thread Size: Included Mount Has No Threading
Included Case: Pouch
Included Filters: None
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions: H: 2.8 x W: 1.6 x L: 2.5" / H: 72.2 x W: 40 x L: 64.4 mm
Weight: 2.3 oz / 65 g (Microphone)