Sony ECM-B10 digital microphone

Sony ECM-B10 digital microphone, three different polar patterns

A compact microphone, made specifically for Sony cameras with a Multi Interface Shoe (MI) electronic accessory shoe.

Sony's directional shotgun microphone with digital audio processing. A digital-era microphone that attaches directly to the accessory shoe of a Sony camera. For video content creators, vlogging (records from the front of the camera), interviewing (records sound from the front and back) and general environmental photography (the sound pattern is all around the camera).

You can choose from three microphone patterns:

• Superdirectional: records sound coming directly from the front. This shotgun directivity helps to separate, for example, the voice of the interviewee from surrounding sounds. Also records narrowly from behind the camera to include the cameraman's comments

• Unidirectional: records more from the front of the camera. Good for example when interviewing multiple people, while minimizing sounds coming from behind the camera

• Omnidirectional: Records in a circular pattern from all around the camera. Used to record ambient sounds and even to record camera operator commentary at the same time

Easy-to-use rear panel for controlling microphone operation.

The microphone's own digital audio processing brings the audio directly into the video file in digital format, eliminating the need for converting the audio to analog and back or using fancy cables. Also works as an analog microphone on certain Sony cameras that do not have an MI accessory shoe.

You can select automatic digital filters to correct sudden loud noises, or to cut out extra low noise (-20, -10 or 0 dB). You can also set the overall recording volume to automatic or adjust it manually.

Changing the directional patterns is possible due to the clever design, the device actually has four separate microphones whose signals are combined in different ways. Only about 7.8 cm long, it also works well with most gimbals.

The Sony ECM-B10 is a small, new directional microphone that mounts on top of the camera. The microphone acts directly as an AD converter and transfers audio digitally to the video file. This direct connection eliminates many sources of noise and interference and requires no cables at all.

The sales package also includes a wind shield.

Digital compatibility:

• Sony ZV-E1
• Sony A1
• Sony A9 Mark II
• Sony A7S Mark III
• Sony A7R IV and A7R IV A
• Sony A7C
• Sony A7IV

With other cameras equipped with the Sony Mi accessory shoe, the microphone works as an analog microphone.

Specifications:

• Mono sound, three selectable polar patterns
• Digital audio processing
• 40 - 20000Hz
• MI (Multi Interface) shoe, takes power from the camera
• Designed to reduce extra camera mechanical noise
• Hairy windbreaker
• Dust-proof