Sony ECM-M1 Compact Camera-Mount Digital Shotgun Microphone

Sony ECM-M1 Compact Camera-Mount Digital Shotgun Microphone

The Sony ECM-M1 is a camera-mount digital shotgun microphone designed for creators using Sony cameras equipped with the Multi Interface Shoe who need to switch between interview shooting and social media content all in one device. It has an even more compact form factor than its predecessors and four diamond-patterned capsules. Clear recordings are produced by internal digital signal processing and sophisticated beamforming, with the option to choose between noise-cut and low-cut filters. A super directional pickup pattern with front and rear pickup has eight configurable modes for the most recording flexibility.

Using the onboard dial control, pick from eight recording modes, including stereo, to accommodate various recording settings. The ECM-M1 can isolate the left, right, rear, or front audio sources and record distinct channels simultaneously thanks to the integrated condensers' diamond arrangement. Superdirectional, unidirectional, omnidirectional, super directional (rear), superdirectional (front and rear separate), stereo, and ultra-directional are among the selectable modes.

The super-directional pattern collects sound from a focused region in front of the microphone, effectively suppressing sounds from off-axis and behind the camera. It is ideal for vlogs or interviews when your topic in front of the camera is the main emphasis. Specify your preference for forwards or back super directional orientations. This area is even more compressed by ultra-directional for a smaller pickup area.

The unidirectional pattern, ideal for multi-person discussions, collects sound from a large field in front of the microphone while minimising pickup from behind.

When conducting interviews and wishing to record the interviewer's voice or reactions, recording from both the front and back of the camera is an extremely helpful mode. Additionally, you can select the front and rear audio in two independent channels for easier post-production adjusting. You can automatically record a stereo safety track using the same technique.

On the rear and side panels, controls for pickup pattern, gain, and audio level are easily accessible and are visible at a glance for rapid adjustments while shooting. Through digital signal processing techniques, the noise-cut and low-cut filters on the ECM-M1 are very good at reducing unwanted ambient noises and eliminating low-frequency noise, maximising audio quality at the recording stage and minimising the need for intricate post-processing.

Several Sony cameras with a MI shoe do not require cords for connectivity. Since there are no connecting cables, no noise can be mechanically communicated to the microphone through cables and connectors. The ECM-M1 has a cutting-edge design that effectively reduces low-frequency or handling noise, which can reduce audio quality.