Sony ECM-673 microphone

The Sony ECM-673 is a short (200mm) supercardioid electret-condenser directional microphone developed for professional videographers, videographers and creatives with an emphasis on television (broadcast) recording formats. The Sony ECM-673 Shotgun Microphone stands out above the competition with its crystal reproduction of higher frequencies and compact, yet extremely rugged design type k.

The Sony ECM-673 short supercardioid electret-condenser directional microphone was developed for professional videographers and creatives with an emphasis on television (broadcast) recording formats. The Sony ECM-673 Shotgun Microphone stands out above the competition, especially with its crystal reproduction of higher frequencies and compact, yet extremely rugged design. The technical design of the directional microphone offers a wide and smooth frequency response, an excellent useful signal-to-noise ratio at high sensitivity. The Sony ECM-673 directional microphone is designed with an emphasis on use in harsh environments, when placed directly on the camera, but its uncompromising quality also makes it suitable for recording using a sound bar (arrow, hangman or even boom pole) or directly from a handheld mount (included).

Technical specifications of the Sony ECM-673 camera microphone:

• capsule type: electret condenser
• directional characteristic: supercardioid
• frequency response: mono: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
• sensitivity: -36 dB (±3 dB)
• dynamic range:107 dB (or more)
• signal-to-noise ratio: 77 dB (or more), at 1 kHz, 1Pa
• system Noise: 17 dB SPL (or less)
• wind noise: 50 dB SPL (45 dB with foam wind shield)
• external magnetic noise: 0 dB SPL
• maximum sound pressure: 124 dB SPL
• power supply: DC 40 - 52 V
• dimensions: 20 x 200 mm (diameter x length)
• weight: 135g
• output connector: 3-pin XLR (male)

The Sony ECM-673 on-camera microphone requires phantom power (+48V) to function properly, and is an ideal partner for an external audio recorder or a high-quality microphone preamplifier on a camcorder with XLR connector support and Phantom +48V power to excel in detailed signal reproduction.

Variable directional microphone for broadcast

Located directly on the body of the Sony ECM-673 directional microphone is a "Lowcut filter" switch (low-cut filter), which helps to initially remove unwanted low frequencies (electronic noise from appliances, effects of gusting wind). The electret-condenser design of this short camera microphone is responsible for the high sensitivity to subtle sound stimuli, but also to the influence of adverse wind conditions. For this reason, a foam wind screen is also included. For extreme weather conditions, we recommend using additional wind protection (or even a "dog" or windshield) such as the Azden SWS-100

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