SONY ECM-VG1 Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone

SONY ECM-VG1 Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone is a lightweight shotgun microphone built for professional field shooting, compact camcorder work, studio support, and boom pole operation. From the supplied specs, it uses a mono electret condenser capsule, a super-cardioid unidirectional pickup pattern, and a 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response.

In the field, the ECM-VG1 makes sense when the audio setup needs to stay light but still controlled. At only 66 g, it can sit on a compact camcorder or boom pole without making the rig feel front-heavy. The included windscreen also helps reduce wind noise and contact noise during outdoor shooting.

Highlights

• Shotgun electret condenser microphone for field and studio production
• Super-cardioid unidirectional pickup for focused sound capture
• 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
• Built-in low-cut filter for reducing unwanted low-frequency noise
• Lightweight 66 g body for compact camcorder or boom pole use

Quick Specs & Uses

• Capsule type: Mono Electret Condenser
• Frequency response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Directivity: Uni-Directional / Super-Cardioid
• Sensitivity: -33 dB ±3 dB
• Output impedance: 60 Ω ±20%, balanced
• Dynamic range: 107 dB or more
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 76 dB or more
• Inherent noise: 18 dB SPL or less
• Wind noise: 45 dB SPL or less with windscreen
• Maximum input SPL: 125 dB SPL
• Connector: XLR-3-12C male
• Microphone cable: XLR 3-pin cable required, not supplied
• Power requirements: External, DC 40 to 52V
• Dimensions: 20 x 210 mm / 0.79 x 8.38 in
• Weight: 0.066 kg / 0.15 lb

Why It Helps

The ECM-VG1 is practical when the microphone needs to stay out of the operator’s way. On compact camcorders, heavy shotgun mics can throw off the balance of the camera. This one keeps the rig easier to handle while still giving the crew a focused front-facing pickup pattern.

The built-in low-cut filter is useful on real shoots. Air conditioning, traffic rumble, handling noise, and outdoor vibration can all creep into the low end. Having a simple low-cut option gives the operator one more way to keep location audio cleaner before it reaches the recorder or camera input.

System Characteristics

• Mono shotgun design for direct production audio capture
• Super-cardioid pickup for reducing off-axis sound
• Balanced XLR output for professional camera and audio system connection
• External DC 40 to 52V operation for standard powered audio workflows
• Included windscreen helps suppress wind and contact noise in harsher field environments

What’s In The Box

• 1 x ECM-VG1 Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone
• 1 x Windscreen
• 1 x Stand Adaptor
• 1 x Operating Instructions
• 1 x Mic Spacer
• 1 x Mic Holder

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