Sony ECM-M1 digital microphone

Sony ECM-M1 digital microphone

The Sony ECM-M1 is a very versatile on-camera video microphone. The sound capsules are in the shape of a diamond, and you can choose between stereo sound and different directional patterns directly on the device!

The microphone is designed for Sony bodies and requires a Multi-interface hot shoe to work, in addition, on newer Sony bodies such as the A7 IV the mic acts directly as an AD converter and transfers the audio to the video file digitally. This direct connection eliminates many sources of noise and interference and requires no cables at all.

Additionally, with devices that support a digital connection and four recording channels (such as the Sony FX30), the camera records omnidirectional sounds on the third channel so that the directionality setting does not affect the sound, and on the fourth channel at a -20dB sound level, the so-called safety channel, meaning that even loud sounds do not go overboard.

It features digital background noise filtering to reduce distracting sounds such as wind or electrical noise.

The Sony ECM-B1M includes a variety of adjustments, with eight different sound patterns , volume adjustments, and low-frequency cut and boost. Patterns can be changed directly from the dedicated dial.

Who is the Sony ECM-M1 suitable for?
You can get hi-fi sound quality for the same price point, but the ECM-M1 is at best good enough in sound but contains a lot of features that make it easier to use, i.e. turn on the mic and everything just works, and when filming you can really do it conveniently according to the intended purpose, not the orientation of the sound. So this mic is at its best in fast-paced content production when the camera and cameraman are on the move.

You can choose from eight microphone patterns:

• Ultra-directional: highly directional, suitable for interviews or capturing the exact sound source you want
• 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
• Rear super-directional: best captures sounds coming from behind the camera
• Front and rear super directional: records sound from the front and rear in different channels, suitable for interviews and vlogging, for example
• Stereo: wide stereo image, good for example for music performances or ambient sound recording

You can also set the overall audio recording volume to automatic or adjust it manually.

You can easily check compatibility with different cameras on Sony's website: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=ap&lang=en&mdl=ECM-M1&cat=3&loc=en_DZ

Specifications:

• Mono or stereo sound, eight selectable polar patterns
• Four sound capsules
• Digital noise and low-end noise reduction
  
• Audio quality: 48kHz 16 and 24bit
• Channels: 2ch and 4ch with compatible digital cameras
• Digital audio processing
• 40 - 20000Hz
• MI (Multi Interface) shoe, takes power from the camera
• Furry windbreaker included
• Size: 40 x 72.2 x 64.4mm
  
• Weight: 765g

Compatibility: Sony Multi interface hot shoe, digital on new Sony bodies