Sony ECM-674 Electret Condensor Short Shotgun Mic

Ideal for documentaries, TV, and films; the Sony ECM-674 Electret Condenser Short Shotgun Mic delivers a clean and strong signal. Its supercardioid polar pattern minimises any disturbance and enhances the directivity of sound. This enables accurate voice pickup in noisy situations. The shotgun mic’s flat and wide frequency response produces crisp and smooth audio with minimum colouration.

Sony ECM-674 Electret Condenser Short Shotgun Mic Key Features:

• Short microphone for video shoots, documentaries, TV, and indie films
• Outputs a clean and strong signal to record with various audio equipment
• Supercardioid polar pattern minimises noise and picks up voices in noisy rooms
• 40Hz to 20kHz wide and flat frequency response for natural and smooth sound
• Optimised sensitivity of -36dB and <17db spl self-noise level to output clear voices>
• Onboard low-cut switch enables you to reduce unwanted ambient noises
• Phantom or AA battery power options for use with various audio applications
• Battery liquid leakage protection circuit to protect old batteries
• Microphone holder and spacers for stand-mount and camera-mount configurations
• Windscreen reduces noise by 5dB
• XLR cable for quick connectivity to stereo setups
• Lightweight and directional shotgun for stability and convenience

What's in the box?

• 1 x Sony ECM-674 Shotgun Microphone
• 1 x Windscreen
• 2 x Stand Adapters
• 1 x XLR Cable (19.7")
• 1 x Moulded-Type Microphone Spacer
• 1 x Sheet-Type Microphone Spacer
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

FAQs:

What situations is this Sony mic ideal for?

This electret condenser is ideal for indie films, videography, documentaries, TV, courtroom depositions, and more.

What is the benefit of a supercardioid polar pattern?

The supercardioid polar pattern delivers enhanced directivity and reduces the noise at off-axis sections. This helps in intelligently picking up voices in noisy spaces.

How can I power the shotgun microphone?

This Sony microphone can either be powered with Phantom power or a single AA battery. This makes the mic suitable to mount on a camcorder and any sound-gathering application.

What is the purpose of a windscreen?

The microphone windscreen significantly reduces wind noise so that there is minimum disturbance when recording in exterior locations.