Sony has recently released a new pocket-size digital shotgun microphone, the ECM-G1. It features a super-cardioid pickup pattern, comes with a 3.5mm microphone jack, and is compatible with Sony cameras featuring a Multi Interface (MI) hot shoe. It is now available for pre-order for $149.99. Last month, Sony came up with a digital shotgun microphone to go with their mirrorless cameras and some of their Cinema Line cameras, the ECM-B10. Now, they are releasing an even more compact, affordable model, called ECM-G1. It looks like a convenient tool for vloggers and content creators looking for a travel-friendly solution to record crisp voices and sounds, especially if you’re into selfie-style shooting. Let’s take a closer look. Sony ECM-G1: features The new Sony ECM-G1 is a compact and lightweight directional microphone designed to be mounted on-camera. It only adds 34g/1.2oz to your camera setup and measures 28×50.8×48.5mm/1x2x1.9” in size. Hence, it is smaller than the ECM-B10. Image credit: Sony The microphone’s capsule has a large diameter of approximately 14.6mm and offers a super-cardioid pickup pattern. This means it should be able to clearly record sounds coming from the front side, while suppressing ambience noise hitting the microphone from other directions. Image credit: Sony The ECM-G1 features a 3.5mm jack that makes it compatible with a wide range of devices. However, it also works with the digital Multi Interface (MI) shoe that can be found on many Sony mirrorless cameras, including the vlogging-oriented ZV-E10, and some cinema cameras (FX3/FX6). This connection results in...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 14 July, 2022