Sony - ECM-678/9X Microphone – Pro Electret Condenser XLR Mic with Low-Noise Design | More - Black
Model: ECM678
SKU: 13015315
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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
Items In Bundles Include: Sony ECM-678/9X Microphone – Professional Electret Condenser XLR Mic with Low-Noise Design | Cable Ties | Microfiber Cloth | Microphone Cleaner
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.
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.
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.
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.