SONY ECM-MS2 Stereo Electret Condenser Microphone

SONY ECM-MS2 Stereo Electret Condenser Microphone is a short, compact shotgun-style stereo electret condenser microphone made for professional camcorders with 2 XLR inputs and phantom power. From the supplied specs, it supports stereo and mono operation, uses a unidirectional polar pattern, and outputs through 2 x XLR 3-pin male connectors.

In a camera-mounted workflow, size matters. The ECM-MS2 keeps the mic body compact while still giving operators proper XLR output and phantom-powered operation. It is useful when the camera needs onboard ambience, reference audio, or stereo pickup without building a larger external microphone rig.

Highlights

• Short and compact microphone for professional camcorder mounting
• Stereo and mono operation for flexible field use
• 80 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
• Low cut / HPF control for managing low-frequency noise
• 48V phantom power with 2 x XLR 3-pin male output connectors

Quick Specs & Uses

• Microphone type: Shotgun / Stereo
• Polar pattern: Unidirectional
• Element type: Electret Condenser
• Sound field: Mono / Stereo
• Orientation: End Address
• Controls: Low Cut / HPF
• Pad: No
• Circuitry: Solid-State
• Frequency response: 80 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 125 dB
• Sensitivity: -36 dB
• Dynamic range: 100 dB
• Equivalent noise level: 25 dB SPL
• Analog output connectors: 2 x XLR 3-Pin Male
• Power source: Phantom Power
• Operating voltage: 40 to 52V
• Color: Black
• Dimensions: 24 x 137 mm / 0.9 x 5.4 in
• Weight: 0.160 kg / 0.35 lb

Why It Helps

The ECM-MS2 is useful when a camera needs more capable onboard audio without making the rig bulky. For ENG, documentary, event, or studio-support work, it gives the operator a compact microphone that can stay mounted on the camcorder and feed directly into the camera’s XLR inputs.

The stereo and mono operation is the practical part. Stereo can help capture a wider sense of space, while mono keeps the signal simpler when the production only needs direct reference or focused camera audio. The low-cut / HPF control also helps when handling rumble, air movement, or low-frequency vibration on location.

System Characteristics

• Electret condenser design for professional camera-mounted audio capture
• Unidirectional pickup for controlled front-facing sound capture
• Internally decoded MS signal with L and R stereo outputs
• 2 x XLR output for connection to camcorders with dual XLR inputs
• Phantom-powered operation for clean integration with professional camera audio systems

What’s In The Box

• 1 x Sony ECM-MS2 Stereo Electret Condenser Microphone
• 1 x Windscreen
• 1 x Cable Tie
• 1 x Operating Instructions
• 1 x Warranty Booklet

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