Sony ECM-G1 Big Capsule Shotgun Microphone

The technical details behind this microphone

Sony ECM-G1 Big Capsule Shotgun Microphone features an ultracompact, camera-mount shotgun microphone optimized for capturing clear and intelligible speech for video. Whether you are shooting interviews, outdoor street scenes or just quick updates for social media, the Sony ECM-G1's highly directional supercardioid pickup pattern focuses audio capture narrowly on the subject directly in front of the camera, helping to reject unwanted background sound from the sides and rear. The large 14.6mm mic capsule provides a full-range sound, rivaling that of a dedicated professional audio recorder like the Sony PCM-D100. Many creators and vloggers can enhanced their camera's audio with the Sony ECM-G1.

The back of the microphone won't touch your forehead when you're looking through the viewfinder and setup is easy, even with gimbals and grips. The unobtrusive design ensures the mic stays out of the way of both the viewfinder and your framed shot, even with wide-angle lenses, making it ideal for tight vlogging shots. With a weight of only 1.2 ounces and a length of only 1.9", you can leave the ultracompact ECM-G1 attached to your camera all the time, so you don't have to sacrifice audio quality on a spur-of-the-moment take.

Power is supplied via the MI shoe in compatible cameras, so you don't have to worry about microphone batteries running out during a shoot. No cables are required for connection to a wide range of Sony cameras equipped with an MI shoe. The absence of connecting cables means that no noise can be transmitted to the microphone mechanically via cables and connectors and that no cable gets in the way of your shoot.

Key Features

• Compatible with MI Shoe and 3.5mm Jack
• Supercardioid Directional Pickup Pattern
• For Vlogger and Content Creator

Top three Reasons we think you will love this microphone

• Ultracompact, Unobtrusive Design
• Cable-free/Battery-free operation
• Optimized for capturing clear and intelligible speech for video