Sony - ECMG1 Subcardoid Shotgun Microphone - Black

I bought the Sony ZV-E10 in November during Black Friday, and at the time, I didn't really think about needing a microphone at all. I could always edit my videos in post and try to turn up the volume a little bit, but I got tired of it because it was something that you have to constantly adjust since the level of the noise is unpredictable. I started researching microphones that were compatible with my new camera, and I stumbled across this little guy: the ECM-G1! I thought the microphone was perfect and wasn't too big and obnoxious looking, and I was correct! The microphone is perfect for capturing audio that is in front of the camera, so your voice will come through perfectly clear (unless you are in a very loud and noisy place). I also does a good job at picking up your voice from behind the camera, but it won't come through as strong since this microphone is more front-based. As mentioned, when you slip this little guy into the hot-shoe, you will no longer control the audio level as this microphone does it all automatically. I find this to be very nice since I don't know much about audio, and I don't want to do any tweaking to mess anything up. There is no battery that is needed for this microphone since it will be powered through the actual camera's battery, so make sure you have a charger or extra batteries on hand when going out! In conclusion, buying this microphone has improved my videos by a lot! It is the perfect size, and it won't get in the way of anything or add any bulk to your pockets/bags because of its small size. This is the perfect microphone for beginners because you don't have to do anything to get great audio for your videos!

Get better sound quality in your videos . Sony has several options but this has exactly what you need. Great hot shoe connectivity. No cables required on the SONY A7CII . Have used at live concerts and videos and sound quality improved incredibly. No need to adjust anything . Just slide to hot shoe and you are good to go . Camera and mike sync automatically. Simple and gets the job done .. improve your video sound quality and raise the bar.. highly recommended at this price point .

Purchase this to test out while on tour but it’s more for vlogging than for professional use. Still good audio but theirs a mic facing me so it captures my sound as well

Sound is great. It works very well with this camera & set up.

Sony has released their basic vlogger shotgun microphone which is built to pick up sounds directly in front of itself. In the box includes the mic, a wind screen cover, a short 3.5mm cable for connecting the mic to the camera (sold separately) and some user guides. The microphone comes with a manufacturer's 1-year warranty. PROS: ----------- * Very small/compact * Built-in shock absorber * No controls and foolproof with one output * Picks up directional audio very well, inside or outside * The deadcat muff wind screen works very well * There is actually decent audio behind and in front of the mic * Picks up voice frequencies very well as this is what it's made for * Very voice forward, punchy, simple, plug and play CONS: ----------- * It does pick up some ambient noise if outside * There is some mic noise where shock absorber hits the plastic edge of the plastic mount. I placed a small rubber band around the bottom of the mic to stabilize the mic a bit better to eliminate any kind of knocking should the camera shake a lot. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: ----------- * Simple hookup to the hot shoe mount of the camera CONCLUSION: ===================== This is a great option for any camera with a hot shoe mount and mic input. In almost every case, an external mic exceeds the performance of a built-in internal mic. Due to incredible compactness of this mic, you should be able to use it anytime and should fit in most camera bags and take up very little space. If you want simple, high quality, and a good price point, this is one of the best options out there.