Sony - ECM-678/9X Microphone – Pro Electret Condenser XLR Mic with Low-Noise Design | More - Black
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The Sony ECM-678/9X Short Shotgun Microphone delivers professional-grade audio reproduction in a compact and versatile design made for broadcast, film, and field applications. It mounts easily on Sony HDV, DVCAM, and XDCAM cameras or on a boom pole, making it flexible for varied production needs. Its supercardioid polar pattern ensures focused pickup of on-axis sources while rejecting noise and ambiance from the sides, allowing dialogue and critical sounds to remain clear and intelligible. With a flat and wide frequency response, the ECM-678/9X reproduces voices and environmental detail naturally, without coloration, while high sensitivity and low self-noise guarantee transparent and accurate sound capture. The onboard low-cut filter switch effectively reduces unwanted low-frequency rumble, hum, or wind noise, preserving clarity in outdoor or difficult environments. Requiring +48V phantom power, the microphone integrates seamlessly with professional camcorders, portable recorders, and mixers, ensuring battery-free reliability. Its rugged construction enhances durability for demanding field conditions, supporting consistent performance in location recording. Supplied accessories include a windscreen for reducing wind interference, a short XLR cable for easy setup, a microphone holder, and spacers for flexible mounting configurations. Combining portability, robust build, and accurate sound performance, the ECM-678/9X is a dependable, cost-effective choice for videographers, broadcasters, and filmmakers who require directional audio capture in a short shotgun format.Manufacturer Items Include:Sony ECM-678/9X Shotgun MicrophoneWindscreenStand adaptorShort XLR cableOperating instructionsMic spacerMic holderCarrying caseBundle Items Include:Sony ECM-678/9X Microphone – Professional Shotgun Electret Condenser XLR Mic with Low-Noise DesignCable TiesMicrofiber ClothMicrophone Cleaner
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Feature 1
Items In Bundles Include: Sony ECM-678/9X Microphone – Professional Electret Condenser XLR Mic with Low-Noise Design | Cable Ties | Microfiber Cloth | Microphone Cleaner
Feature 2
The Sony ECM-678/9X is a professional short shotgun microphone designed for broadcast, video, film, and field recording. Its compact form allows mounting on Sony HDV, DVCAM, and XDCAM cameras or use on a boom pole, delivering focused audio pickup while remaining lightweight and cost effective for a wide range of productions.
Feature 3
A supercardioid polar pattern provides excellent directivity, clearly capturing on-axis sound sources while minimizing unwanted off-axis noise and ambiance. This directional control ensures clean, intelligible recordings of dialogue or instruments in both indoor and outdoor environments, making it a reliable tool for professional sound capture.
Feature 4
The ECM-678/9X features a wide and flat frequency response for natural, detailed reproduction of speech and environmental sounds. High sensitivity combined with low self-noise results in accurate, transparent audio quality, allowing content creators and sound professionals to achieve consistent results in varied recording conditions.
Feature 5
To maintain clarity in challenging locations, a low-cut filter switch reduces low-frequency rumble, wind noise, and proximity effect. Requiring +48V phantom power, the microphone integrates seamlessly with camcorders, recorders, and mixers. Its rugged build enhances durability, ensuring dependable operation during demanding field use.
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- Microphone TypeShotgun microphones, Condenser microphonesWirelessNo
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The Sony ECM-678/9X Short Shotgun Microphone delivers professional-grade audio reproduction in a compact and versatile design made for broadcast, film, and field applications. It mounts easily on Sony HDV, DVCAM, and XDCAM cameras or on a boom pole, making it flexible for varied production needs. Its supercardioid polar pattern ensures focused pickup of on-axis sources while rejecting noise and ambiance from the sides, allowing dialogue and critical sounds to remain clear and intelligible. With a flat and wide frequency response, the ECM-678/9X reproduces voices and environmental detail naturally, without coloration, while high sensitivity and low self-noise guarantee transparent and accurate sound capture. The onboard low-cut filter switch effectively reduces unwanted low-frequency rumble, hum, or wind noise, preserving clarity in outdoor or difficult environments. Requiring +48V phantom power, the microphone integrates seamlessly with professional camcorders, portable recorders, and mixers, ensuring battery-free reliability. Its rugged construction enhances durability for demanding field conditions, supporting consistent performance in location recording. Supplied accessories include a windscreen for reducing wind interference, a short XLR cable for easy setup, a microphone holder, and spacers for flexible mounting configurations. Combining portability, robust build, and accurate sound performance, the ECM-678/9X is a dependable, cost-effective choice for videographers, broadcasters, and filmmakers who require directional audio capture in a short shotgun format.Manufacturer Items Include:Sony ECM-678/9X Shotgun MicrophoneWindscreenStand adaptorShort XLR cableOperating instructionsMic spacerMic holderCarrying caseBundle Items Include:Sony ECM-678/9X Microphone – Professional Shotgun Electret Condenser XLR Mic with Low-Noise DesignCable TiesMicrofiber ClothMicrophone Cleaner
The ECM-MS2 is an MS stereo electret condenser microphone designed for mounting on professional camcorders equipped with two XLR inputs and phantom powering. The ECM-MS2 delivers excellent sound performance in field and studio production applications at an affordable price. The MS microphone signal of the ECM-MS2 is internally decoded and it provides L and R (stereo) outputs.
The Sony ECM-673 is a compact and lightweight shotgun microphone that delivers professional-grade audio for film, broadcast, and video applications. Measuring 7.9 inches in length and weighing only 4.8 ounces, it mounts comfortably on camcorders while retaining a highly directional supercardioid polar pattern. This design offers strong off-axis rejection, allowing dialogue and voices to remain clear and intelligible even in noisy conditions. The ECM-673 provides a flat, wide frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz, ensuring natural sound reproduction with minimal coloration. With sensitivity rated at -36 dB and self-noise below 17 dB SPL, it achieves crisp capture of both dialogue and subtle detail. The built-in two-position low-cut filter reduces low-frequency rumble from wind, traffic, or handling, giving clean results in the field. Phantom-powered at 40 to 52 VDC, it integrates seamlessly with professional camcorders, portable recorders, and audio interfaces without the need for batteries. Its vibration-resistant design improves durability, making it a reliable choice in harsh outdoor or location shooting environments. Accessories supplied include a windscreen that reduces wind noise by approximately 5 dB, a short XLR cable for convenient setup, a microphone holder, two stand adapters, and both molded and sheet-type microphone spacers. Combining compact size, durable build, and natural sound reproduction, the ECM-673 is a versatile tool for creators who demand consistent, high-quality audio in a portable form.Manufacturer Items Include:Sony ECM-673 Short Shotgun MicrophoneWindscreen2 x Stand AdaptersXLR Cable (19.7")Molded-Type Microphone SpacerSheet-Type Microphone SpacerMicrophone HolderBundle Items Include:Sony ECM-673 Short Microphone – Lightweight Electret Condenser Mic with XLR ConnectionCable TiesMicrofiber ClothMicrophone Cleaner
The Sony ECM-680S is an MS stereo shotgun, electret condenser microphone, ideal for a broad range of field production and broadcast studio applications. Incorporating newly developed microphone capsules, the ECM-680S offers excellent sensitivity, low inherent noise and a flat-and-wide frequency response. The most distinguished feature of the ECM-680S is its switchable operation between a highly directional monaural mode and stereo mode. Monaural mode provides highly directional sound pickup, while stereo mode delivers natural and spatial Sound. The MS microphone signal of the ECM-680S is internally decoded and it provides L and R (stereo) outputs. The ECM-680S is supplied with a xlr-5-pin to xlr-5 pin cable for use with 5-pin XLR input equipped camcorders. The optional k-1504 cable should be used when connecting the ECM-680S stereo shotgun with camcorders having two 3-pin XLR inputs.
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