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The Sony ECM-778 is a professional microphone built for high-resolution audio capture in film, broadcast, and electronic news gathering applications where clarity, consistency, and reliability are essential. This ultracompact electret-condenser microphone delivers pristine, neutral sound with clear, open highs and a rich, stable low-mid response that suits dialog, ambient sound, and acoustic instruments. Its supercardioid pickup pattern and precision phase-interference design focus capture directly in front of the microphone while effectively rejecting side and rear noise, producing clean recordings even in challenging environments. The ECM-778 maintains stable frequency response and directivity across a wide range of recording distances, ensuring natural-sounding results whether mounted on a boom or used on-camera in mobile productions. Measuring just 7 inches long and weighing only 3.6 ounces, it is easy to handle for extended shoots while keeping a low profile in tight spaces. The humidity-resistant machined aluminum chassis provides durability, vibration isolation, and protection from electrical interference without adding unnecessary weight. A built-in low-cut filter reduces wind, rumble, and handling noise at the source, improving clarity before audio reaches the recorder. Internally, premium film capacitors and resistors support ultralow noise and wide dynamic range. Included foam and fur windscreens allow seamless adaptation between indoor and outdoor conditions, while standard XLR output integrates easily into professional workflows.Bundle Items Include:Sony ECM-778 Compact Supercardioid MicrophoneCable TiesXLR CableMicrophone CleanerMicrofiber Cloth