Sony Pro Audio > Sony ECM88B Miniature Omni-Directional Lavalier Microphone and DC-78 Power Supply
Sony ECM88B Miniature Omni-Directional Lavalier Microphone and DC-78 Power Supply
The ECM-88B is a miniature omni-directional electret-condenser microphone ideally suited for quality-critical applications in broadcasting, theater and field production. This lavalier mic achieves high-sensitivity and has a flat-and-wide frequency response. The ECM-88B offers extremely low handling noise with unparalleled high sound quality. The ECM-88B comes with a DC-78 power supply and it has a cable length of 8.2 feet. This model is best suited for wired lav mic applications. However; with the DC-78 power supply disconnected, the ECM-88B's 4-pin (SMC9-4P) connector can also be used with Sony WRT-822B and WRT-8B wireless mic body-pack transmitters. Other ECM-88 Series models include: the ECM-88BC; supplied with a 4-pin connector (SMC9-4P) optimized for wireless mic use (cable length 3.9 feet); the ECM-88BPT pigtail version (without connector), and the ECM-88FPT beige-colored pigtail version (without conector).
- Ideal for Broadcast, theater, field production and music applications
- Omni directional dual-diaphragm design with unparalleled sound quality
- Ultra-compact microphone capsule with a flat-and-wide frequency response
- Extremely low cable handling noise
- Water-resistant design
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Low handling noise |
Moving around while wearing a lavalier mic can often cause
lav mic cables to rub against a users clothing. In many existing lavalier
mic designs, this (frequently unavoidable) body movement can cause loud
undesirable handling noise. The ECM-88B radically reduces this handling
noise making it ideal for use in applications where users are moving. |
| Flat-and-wide frequency response |
Many lavalier microphones are specifically optimized for
speech reproduction and have limited use in other applications. The ECM-88B
extends it's frequency response beyond the range of speech reproduction, and
can be used for many high quality sound applications requiring a miniature
mic that can easily be concealed. |
| Specification |
Detail |
| Capsule type |
Electret condenser |
Directivity |
Omni-directional |
Frequency response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity |
-52 dB +/- 2 dB (when used in conjunction with the DC-78),
0dB = 1 V/Pa., at 1 kHz |
Output impedance
|
100 ohms +/- 20% (when used in conjuction with the DC-78) |
| Dynamic range |
99 dB or more |
| Signal-to-noise ratio |
68 dB or more (A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1Pa.) |
| Inherent noise |
26 dB SPL or less (A-weighted, 1kHz, 1 Pa.), 0dB SPL = 20u
Pa. |
Wind noise
|
45 dB SPL or less (when using the supplied windscreen), 0dB
SPL = 20u Pa. |
| Induction noise from external magnetic field |
5 dB SPL or less (when used with the DC-78), 0dB SPL = 20u
Pa. |
Maximum input sound pressure level
|
125 dB SPL, OdB SPL = 20u Pa. |
| Cable length |
8.2 feet |
Output connector
|
ECM-88B: SMC9-4P 4-pin on microphone. Also supplied with
DC-78 Power Supply Unit for XLR output connection. |
| Power requirements |
ECM-88B 4-pin connector: DC 1.1 to 10.0 V. ECM-88B with
DC-78 Power Supply connected: Two-way powering; battery operation (using an
AA-size alkaline battery) or external DC operation (12 to 48 V) |
| Dimensions (Mic Capsule) |
5/32 x 5/32 x 11/16 inch |
Weight
|
ECM-88: 32 grams (including mic cable), DC-78: 4.59 Oz
(including AA battery) |
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