- Beamforming technology employs four mic capsules
- Versatile selection of eight audio recording modes
- Simple and easy controls of recording modes with the dial on the rear
- Advanced digital signal processing and the digital audio interface for high-quality audio
- Digital noise cut filter for clear sound, and low-cut filter for reducing noise
- Compact size and lightweight for great shooting freedom and mobility
- Supplied wind screen for reducing wind noise
- Omni-directional backup safety recording on channels 3 and 4
- Multi Interface Shoe support for battery-free & cable-free operation
- Dust and moisture resistant design for reliable operation
Compact shotgun microphone with eight audio recording modes
Completely redefines shotgun microphone performance with beamforming technology that provides the world's first eight dial-selectable audio recording modes in a compact microphone with outstanding versatility and audio quality.
Versatile and compact, with superb sound
The ECM-M1 uses beamforming technology and advanced digital processing technology to provide eight audio recording modes including stereo for outstanding versatility and superb sound quality in a wide range of video shooting situations.
Eight audio recording modes in one versatile microphone
Beamforming technology combines four discrete microphone capsules with precision algorithms, to maximize pickup sensitivity in the desired directions while reducing it in others. The result is an incredibly compact and versatile microphone with high performance even in challenging audio environments.
Simple controls for easy setting and operation
Simply turning a dial on the rear of the microphone allows easy, intuitive selection of pickup patterns, and a lock button in the center prevents accidental changes. Other controls are also straightforward and easy to understand and operate.
Compact size and light weight for versatility and portability
The impressively compact size and light weight of the microphone make it incredibly versatile for a range of shooting, and a trusty addition to any gear bag.
Supplied wind screen
The ECM-M1 is supplied with an effective fur-type wind screen, easily detachable, that can reduce wind noise when shooting outdoors.
Omnidirectional backup safety recording on channels 3 and 4
On compatible cameras, while channels 1 and 2 record with the selected directivity pattern, channels 3 and 4 can make omnidirectional backup safety recordings at different sensitivities (–20 dB for channel 4).
Effective mechanical noise suppression
The design dampens shock and vibration, for effective minimization of low-frequency vibration noise. The cable-less design also eliminates mechanical transmission of vibration noise to the microphone via cables.
Digital signal processing for quality
The ECM-M1 features a complete digital pathway, from beamforming control, to noise filtering and interfacing with the camera?. The result is the clearest sound possible, for everything you capture.
Digital noise cut filter for clear
Continuous background noise is effectively suppressed by a digital noise-cut filter for clear sound recording. A low-cut filter is also provided to reduce wind noise, the hum of air conditioning, and other low-frequency vibration noise. Suppressing noise at the recording stage reduces workload during post processing, enhancing overall efficiency.
Digital audio interface
The digital audio interface offers an all-digital signal path from microphone to camera?, avoiding the noise and distortion associated with analog transmission, and retaining the full benefit of the digital signal processing in the microphone.