Customer Ratings & Reviews

This mic has many benefits. 1) It requires no cords 2) it comes with a windscreen 3) there are many polar patterns such as shotgun or omni directional that you can change with the flick of a button on the back. I wish you could use it without it needing to be connected to the camera but that isnt the case.

Great sound quality. Versatile. No wires! This microphone may seem expensive, but I haven't used a better microphone. I love it.

I’m really impressed with the Sony ECMB1M microphone. The audio quality is outstanding for such a compact mic. Voices sound clear, natural, and full without any background hiss. It’s perfect for YouTube videos, vlogs, interviews, and classroom recordings. What I love most is the simplicity. It connects directly through the Multi Interface Shoe, so there are no batteries, no cables, and no setup hassles. I also appreciate the different recording modes, especially the omnidirectional option. It picks up sound evenly and makes audio feel more immersive. The build quality feels solid and professional, and it’s incredibly lightweight, so it never gets in the way when shooting. I’ve used it indoors and outdoors, and it performs consistently well. Overall, this is one of the best compact mics for Sony cameras. If you want clean audio without fuss, this is absolutely worth buying.

Compact, lightweight, and delivers outstanding sound. The multiple pickup patterns make it super versatile, and the direct connection to the camera means no cables or batteries. Audio is crisp and clear with minimal noise—perfect for vlogging, interviews, or on-the-go shooting. A must-have upgrade for any Sony camera user!

I have been using this microphone for over a year now and it definitely is a dream company. Sound quality is impeccable, it is so compact, light, easy to carry around, and works perfectly with my A7 cameras. Honestly no drawback.

Worth it 100% looks really good and feels premium, simple to learn

If you have a recent Sony camera (A7SIII, FX3, ZV-1, etc) and you make videos you NEED this mic. No wires required, no charging required. It’s super convenient and MORE IMPORTANT the sound quality is amazing!!! Yes it’s very pricey but also very worth it!

I compared *edited* audio recorded directly through this mic and external audio using a Sennheiser MKE600 recorded to a Zoom H6. While the H6 registered lower tones from my voice, to my surprise the Sony was not too far off recording a great range of high/mid/lows. Considering the External Mic was less than a feet away from me and the Sony was about 4-5 feet away, the Sony was just outstanding. It serves my goal to simplify the editing process without sacrificing audio quality. You get what you pay for with this mic.

So I know this microphone is hard to get! I got lucky that Best Buy had 1 in stock when I bought it! But man, if you get your hands on one and you have a newer Sony camera, being able to use “Digital” audio is a game changer! You just can’t clip! The microphone does some kind of magic where it pulls the audio down to -5 and keeps the audio from peaking!

Awesome shotgun mic, and doesn't need audio cable is a plus, and the clearity of this mic is great

Very clear. Noise cancellation is great. Doesnt clip.

Best mic on the market if you can find it available somewhere! No brainer purchase if you have a compatible Sony camera. Works flawlessly with my a7siii. The features of changing the direction of the mic and the cordless attachment make this mic a 10/10. Sounds amazing too. GET THIS MIC

This microphone is amazing! It have exciting you need on the back without the need of any additional wires. You need this if you’re always on the go and vlogging.

I use this all the time and the audio is absolutely amazing

Have used it on my A7iv and works great . Is it worth the money that is up to you

Excellent quality! Receiving all sounds around, and make the main one the main.

Sound quality is superb, ease of use make this an amazing option.

Great microphone for my Sony alpha 7aII. I used it for some video clips, works great. Background noise is limited.