Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- ECMG1.SYU
- SKU:
- 6513221
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers express satisfaction with the ECMG1 Subcardoid Shotgun Microphone's exceptional sound quality, compact size, and ease of use. Many appreciate its lightweight design and compatibility with various cameras, particularly Sony models. The included windscreen is also praised for its effectiveness in reducing wind noise. The microphone's convenient plug-and-play functionality and lack of battery requirements are additional benefits frequently highlighted by users.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great Sound improvements in the mic.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good item to have in your camera bag. The stock microphones that is built is decent. This is a great microphone to get into vlogging and recording in front of the camera. Simple to get started all you have to do is plug it in the top part of the Sony camera and it will automatically detect the microphone and you are good to go. It is a noticeable sound improvement in comparison .
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Best little camera mic!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for a comic con and this WAS THE BEST!! I highly recommend this mic for anyone who is just starting to blog or even record their family outings. It's really great that I don't have to worry about any cords or batteries, just plug it in and you're all set to go!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarciaG,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ECMG1 Subcardoid Shotgun Microphone. We are glad to hear that you found it as the best camera mic. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 4-15-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Small and Effective Mic
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a nice little mic that gives cameras like the ZV-E10 more directional audio than the built-in mics. Attaching and removing the mic is easy and there's a soft bag with the wind muff that's also helpful in storing the mic in your bag or pocket. I used this to record some a youth soccer game and it did a pretty good job of picking up the sounds on the field instead of people talking behind the camera.
I would recommend this to a friend Awesome Sony microphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this microphone for my ZV one but works better with my ZVE 10 really like this microphone when I’m not using my wireless
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Good sound
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent microphone and very easy to use. Plug and play for crisp clear sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Angel, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear this microphone has been user friendly and that you are happy with the sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Clear quality
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a really good quality microphone. It is easy to set up and use. The sound is very clear and adjustable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RebeccaS
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ECMG1 microphone. We're glad to hear that you're happy with our product and find it easy to setup. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
3-18-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
Great buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great little microphone. Quality is good but the best thing about it is the size. Doesn’t make your camera bulky and you could be a little more discrete.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback about the ECMG1 vlogger shotgun mic. We are glad to hear that you loved the mic's small size but is capable of producing good audio. Thank you for choosing Sony!
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
mic
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very nice mic, easy to use and easy setup. decently priced as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ECMG1 Subcardoid Shotgun Microphone. We are glad to hear that you think our microphone is easy to use and set up and also capture good audio quality. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality of it was really good and it made everything I shot sound amazing
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ShivS, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear this microphone is working great for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 4-25-25 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great mic for my vlog camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great with the camera. Easy attachment with no extra steps to install anything and sounds really clear.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Mic
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it. The sound it crisp and clear. Also light weight
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GeeMoney, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying this lightweight microphone. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-23-23 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great addition to my ZV-1 Camera but not necessary
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great addition to my Sony ZV-1 Camera but not necessary. The built in microphone on the ZV-1 does a wonderful job at capturing any type of audio noise that you are going for. Plus the Sony ZV-1 has dynamic audio and a very usable windscreen. If you have a different type of camera besides the ZV-1 this might be a great buy but for me it’s just ok. I do like the seamless setup with no additional cords or cables. This would serve as a very good back up mic.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ND4LIFE,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the ECMG1 vlogger shotgun microphone. We are glad to hear that you liked the seamless setup of the mic not needing additional cables. Thank you for choosing Sony!
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great mic!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highky recommmend. Sound is increidble and it was very easy to operate with!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frankie,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ECMG1 microphone. We're glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of our mic and find it very easy to use. Your satisfaction means a lot to us.
If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360
Rubychelle
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Mic Attachment
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have the Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera and this attaches right on for an easy connection. Prior when recording you could not walk very far away or the sound would decrease significantly. With this mic the sound is much louder and really clear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KatelynE, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ECMG1 Subcardoid Shotgun Microphone. We are glad to hear that you think our microphone is easy to connect to your ZV1F camera and can capture loud and clear audio. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good mic for price
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am new to external mics and decided to get this one due to affordability and other reviews. I like the quality and the sound is a bit better than the one on the camera I bought it for. Definitely helps reduce static sounding audio and background noise. I recommend as a first time mic.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi K8rT8r,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ECMG1 Subcardoid Shotgun Microphone. We are glad to hear that you found it as a good microphone. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 7-13-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great mic sounds good and easy to use and easy to setup
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayF,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the ECMG1 vlogger shotgun microphone. We are glad to hear that you loved it and that it produces great audio aside from being easy to use and easy to set-up. Thank you for choosing Sony!
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
Good so far!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I rarely use it but it came with no instructions (so just know how to use it lol)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dayy, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying this microphone. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-12-25 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Size, Sound quality
It's ok if you can get a good open box price.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It only sounds OK and you cannot adjust the volume at least not the on the ZV-1 that I have it mounted on. I guess I got a good price, it is better than my onboard mic, it is very small and compact and the lack of wires needed to use it on a Sony camera are good pluses.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for a shotgun microphone and I tried their higher end ones but its not compatible with my ZV-1. This one works with the ZV-1, I was looking for one with Omnidirectional sound since I'm normally behind the camera but this works, works best if you're in front of the camera though.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Does the J-O-B
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter just started her YouTube channel and she says that this microphone is crystal clear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gran4cam, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ECMG1 Subcardoid Shotgun Microphone. We are glad to hear that your daughter think our microphone can provide crystal clear audio recordings for her YouTube channel. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
