Sony ECM-M1 Shotgun Microphone

Compact shotgun microphone with eight audio recording modes

Completely redefines shotgun microphone performance with beamforming technology that provides the world's first2 eight dial-selectable audio recording modes in a compact microphone with outstanding versatility and audio quality.

• Eight audio recording modes including stereo, for targeted sound pickup
• Compact shotgun microphone with digital signal processing
• Effective noise and rumble suppression for clear, high-quality recording
• Cable- and battery-less Multi Interface (MI) Shoe with digital audio interface
• Intuitive mode selection dial with lock for easy operation
• Versatile and compact, with superb sound

Eight audio recording modes in one versatile microphone
Beamforming technology combines four discrete microphone capsules with precision algorithms, to maximise pickup sensitivity in the desired directions while reducing it in others. The result is an incredibly compact and versatile microphone with high performance even in challenging audio environments.

Simple controls for easy setting and operation
Simply turning a dial on the rear of the microphone allows easy, intuitive selection of pickup patterns, and a lock button in the centre prevents accidental changes. Other controls are also straightforward and easy to understand and operate.

Digital signal processing for quality audio
The ECM-M1 features a complete digital pathway, from beamforming control, to noise filtering and interfacing with the camera. The result is the clearest sound possible, for everything you capture.

Digital noise cut filter for clear sound
Continuous background noise is effectively suppressed by a digital noise-cut filter for clear sound recording. A low-cut filter is also provided to reduce wind noise, the hum of air conditioning, and other low-frequency vibration noise. Suppressing noise at the recording stage reduces workload during post processing, enhancing overall efficiency.

Digital audio interface
The digital audio interface offers an all-digital signal path from microphone to camera, avoiding the noise and distortion associated with analogue transmission, and retaining the full benefit of the digital signal processing in the microphone.

Compact size and light weight
The impressively compact size (length 64.4 mm) and light weight (65 g) give a high degree of shooting freedom and mobility. The microphone does not intrude when shooting selfies, or when using even a very wide-angle lens. The compact size also makes it easy to use with gimbals and grips.