Sony ECM-674

ECM-674 electret condenser directional (super-cardioid) microphone with dual power supply (phantom or AA)

A supercardioid for the distant source

A shotgun microphone covering 40 Hz to 20 kHz. The narrow pattern picks up what is in front of it and rejects the surroundings — which is why it suits news, documentary and drama.

SUPERCARDIOID40 HZ – 20 KHZ3-PIN XLR185 G

Phantom power or an AA cell

The microphone runs on 40 to 52 V phantom power, or on a 1.5 V cell when there is no supply in the field. On phantom the dynamic range is 107 dB and it takes up to 124 dB SPL; on battery, 98 dB and 115 dB SPL.

17 dB SPL self-noise

In quiet scenes self-noise is what decides — the signal-to-noise ratio is 77 dB.

Sensitivity −36 dB ±3 dB

A figure for setting preamp gain, with ±3 dB tolerance for unit-to-unit variation.

268 mm long, 185 g

It measures 20 × 268 mm and weighs 185 g without a battery, so even a light camera mount carries it.

Cable and XLR connector

A 3-pin XLR and a 50 cm cable — the standard that fits any mixer or recorder.

Capture the sound of distant objects efficiently and cleanly with Sony Shotgun series microphones. Sony microphones provide excellent fidelity, reliability and versatility. A choice of four models lets you select the right microphone for your needs. Whether you're shooting news, events, independent films, documentaries, whether you're in the studio or in the field, the Sony Shotgun Series vignettes.