Sony ECM-673 Short Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone

About: Sony ECM-673 Short Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone

The Sony ECM-673 is a short shotgun, electret condenser-type microphone, which delivers excellent sound performance in field and studio production applications at an affordable price.

Features

Superb Sound Quality

The ECM-673 offers an excellent sensitivity of -36 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa) and a low inherent-noise level of less than 17 dB SPL. This allows the microphone to be used for clear voice pickup, even in noisy working environments.

Flat-and-wide Frequency Response

The ECM-673 microphone has a flat-and-wide frequency response (40 Hz to 20 kHz) and delivers extremely smooth and natural sound reproduction.

Compact and Lightweight Design

The ECM-673 has been designed as a highly directional, compact, and lightweight short shotgun microphone. It measures only 200 mm (7 7/8 inches) in length, and weighs just 135 g (4.76 oz), maintaining good balance even when mounted on compact camcorders.

High Durability and Reliability

The vibration-resistant mechanism of the ECM-673 offers high durability and reliability, making it suitable for the harsh environments that can be encountered in field sound-acquisition.

Built-in Low-cut Filter

The built-in two-position (M, V) low-cut switch on the ECM-673 provides a simple method of reducing the effects of unwanted ambient noise.

Specifications

• Audio
  • Capsule Type -  Mono Electret Condenser
  • Frequency Response -  40 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Directivity -  Uni-directional (super-cardioid)
  • Sensitivity -  -36 dB ±3 dB
  • Output Impedance -  220Ω±20%, Balanced
  • Dynamic Range -  107 dB or more
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio -  77 dB or more
  • Inherent Noise -  17 dB SPL or less
  • Induction Noise From External Magnetic Field -  0 dB SPL or less
  • Wind Noise
    • 50 dB SPL (without windscreen)
    • 45 dB SPL or less (with windscreen)
  • Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level -  124 dB SPL
• General
  • Connector -  XLR-3-12C (male)
  • Mic Cable -  XLR-3 to XLR-3 (19.6 inches / 500 mm)
  • Power Requirements -  External, DC 40 V to 52 V
  • Dimensions -  φ13/16 x 7 7/8 inches (φ20 x 200 mm)
  • Mass -  Approx. 4.8 oz (135 g)

Supplied Accessories

• 1x Windscreen
• 2x Stand adaptor
• 1x Short LR cable (for camcorder use)
• 1x Operating instructions
• 2x Mic spacer
• 1x Mic holder