Sony Pro Audio > High-end Short Shotgun Condenser Microphone
High-end Short Shotgun Condenser Microphone
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.
- High durability and reliability
- Flat-and-wide frequency response
- High sensitivity, low inherent noise
- Built-in low-cut filter
- Compact size
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Superb Sound Quality |
The ECM-678 offers an excellent sensitivity and low
inherent-noise . This allows the microphone to be used for clear voice
pick-up even in noisy environments. |
| Flat-and-wide Frequency Response |
The ECM-678 microphone has a flat and-wide frequency
response and provides sound reproduction that is extremely smooth and
natural. |
| Compact and Lightweight Design |
The ECM-678 has been designed as a highly directional
compact and lightweight shotgun microphone. It maintainins good balance even
when mounted on compact camcorders. |
| Specification |
Detail |
| Capsule type |
Electret Condenser |
| Directivity |
Uni-directional (Super-cardiod) |
| Frequency Response |
40 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity (at 1 kHz) |
-28 dB +/-3dB (0 dB=1V/Pa.,at 1 kHz) |
| Output Impedance (at 1 kHz) |
200 Ohms +/-20% |
| Dynamic Range |
111 dB or more |
| Signal-to-noise Ratio |
78 dB or more (A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa.) |
| Inherent Noise |
16 dB SPL or less (0 dB SPL=20u PA) |
| Wind Noise |
60 dB SPL or less (0 dB SPL=20u PA) |
| Induction Noise from External Magnetic Field |
0 dB SPL or less (0 dB SPL=20u PA) |
| Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level |
127 dB SPL (0 dB SPL=20u PA) |
| Power Requirements |
External, DC 48V +/- 4V |
| Dimensions |
Length 9.9", Diameter 0.79" |
| Mass |
7 Ounces |
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