Sony ECM- MS2 Stereo Electret Condenser Microphone
Features:
- Short and Compact
- Stereo and Mono Operation
- 80 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
- 48V Phantom Power
- 3-Pin XLR Output
- Includes Furry Windscreen
Details
The Sony ECM-MS2 Stereo Electret Condenser Microphone is designed for mounting on professional camcorders equipped with 2 XLR inputs and phantom powering. The microphone also delivers good sound performance in field and studio production applications. The MS microphone signal of the ECM-MS2 microphone is internally decoded, and provides L and R (stereo) outputs. The MS2 stereo microphone also supports mono operation by simply unplugging the right channel (disabling phantom power from the right channel XLR connector).
Features:
Sony Quality Engineering
The ECM-MS2 delivers excellent sound performance in field and studio production applications at an affordable price. The MS microphone signal of the ECM-MS2 is internally decoded and it provides L and R (stereo) outputs. The MS2 stereo microphone also supports mono operation by simply unpluging the right channel (disabling phantom power from the right channel XLR connector)
Excellent Sound Quality
The ECM-MS2 uses the Mid-Side (MS) technique that offers natural stereo sound and it includes a built-iin MS decoder with conventional L and R stereo (3-pin XLR x 2 ) outputs
Setero and Monoaural Switchable
The ECM-MS2 can operate in either stereo or monaural mode. Stereo mode is ideal for capturing environmental sound, while monaural mode is more suitalble for capturing voice
Compact and Lightweight Design
The ECM-MS2 has been designed to be a compact stereo mic for camera mounted use. It measures only 5 1/2" in length and weighs 5.6 oz. maintaining good balance and mobility
Specifications
| Capsule Type | Stereo MS Electret Condenser |
| Frequency Response | Stereo: 80 Hz to 20 kHz Monaural: 70 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Directivity | Uni-directional (super-cardioid) |
| Sensitivity | Stereo: -32 dB Monaural: -36 dB |
| Dyanmic Range | 100dB or more |
| S/N Ratio | Stereo: 69 dB or more Monaural: 69 dB or more (IEC179 A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1Pa) |
| INherent Noise (0dB=20µPa) | Stereo: 25 dB SPL or less, Monaural 25 dB SPL or less |
| Induction Noise from External Magnetic Field | - |
| Wind Noise | - |
| Max SPL (dB SPL)(0dB=20µP) | 125 dB SPL |
| Connector | XLR 3-pin (x2) |
| Cable Length | XLR-3-pin (x2) with attached cable 15 inches (Connects with Sony camcorder equipped with two 3-pin XLR mic inputs) |
| Power Requirements | DC 40 to 52 V |
| Dimensions | ø15/16 x 5.4 inches (ø24mm x 137mm) |
| Weight | 5.6 oz (160 grams) |
Sony ECMMS2 Frequency Response |
What's In The Box
- Sony ECMMS2 Stereo Shotgun Microphone
- Furry Windscreen
- Cable Tie