Sony Electret Condenser Shotgun Microphone (ECM678)
Sony's ECM-678 is a short shotgun, electret condenser-type microphone, which delivers outstanding sound performance in all field production and broadcast studio applications.
Details
The Sony ECM-678 is a short shotgun, electret condenser-type microphone, which delivers outstanding sound performance in all field production and broadcast studio applications. It is also well-suited for use on Sony professional camcorders such as the HDV Series, DVCAM Series, and XDCAM Series. The ECM-678 offers excellent sensitivity, low inherent noise, and extreme durability. Its highly directional response allows clear voice pick-up even in the most demanding of environments, while the built-in low-cut filter switch helps to reduce unwanted pop and wind noise encountered in the field. With its high performance and durability, the ECM-678 microphone is the perfect choice for quality-critical sound-acquisition applications.
Key features:
- The focused pick up pattern provides maximum pickup while rejecting off-axis noise
- The highly sensitive capsule results in great detail and pristine audio quality
- The wide frequency response reproduces audio in great detail
- Shotgun Microphone, Phantom Powered
Specifications
| Capsule Type | Mono Electret Condenser |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Directivity | Uni-directional (super-cardioid) |
| Sensitivity | -28 dB +/-3dB |
| Dyanmic Range | 111 dB or more |
| S/N Ratio | 78 dB or more (IEC179 A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1Pa) |
| INherent Noise (0dB=20µPa) | 16 dB SPL or less |
| Induction Noise from External Magnetic Field | 0 dB SPL or less |
| Wind Noise | 60 dB SPL or less (with windscreen), 50 dB SPL (without windscreen), (0 dB SPL=20u PA) |
| Max SPL (dB SPL)(0dB=20µP) | 127 dB SPL |
| Connector | XLR-3 |
| Cable Length | XLR-3 to XLR-3 19.6 inches (50cm) |
| Power Requirements | External, DC 48V +/- 4V |
| Dimensions | ø13/16 x 9 7/8 inches |
| Weight | 7.0 oz (198g) |
What's In The Box
- Sony ECM-678/9X Shotgun Microphone
- Windscreen
- Microphone Holder
- Microphone Spacer
- Carry Case
- Short XLR Cable