Sony ECM-674 Shotgun Microphone

For Indie Films, TV & Documentaries

AA Battery or Phantom Powered

Switchable Low-Cut Filter

High Sensitivity Requires Less Gain

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With a form and tone well suited for event video shoots, indie film production, TV and documentary shooting, court room depositions, and more, the Sony ECM-674 shotgun microphone offers strong, clean output signal for recording with camcorders, multitrack field recorders, and portable audio recorders.

The ECM-674 features a supercardioid polar pattern for excellent directivity and minimal noise at the off-axis sections of the capsule, resulting in intelligible voice pickup even in noisy environments. The microphone's wide, flat frequency response yields smooth, accurate signal reproduction with crisp detail and minimal coloration.

The ECM-674 can be powered with a single AA battery (available separately) or 40 to 52 VDC phantom power, making it compatible with a variety of consumer and professional devices. It includes microphone spacers and a mic holder to accommodate camera-mount and stand-mount configurations.

Lightweight Design The ECM-674 has been designed as a highly directional and lightweight shotgun microphone, measuring 10.6" in length and weighing 6.5 ounces to ensure good balance even when mounted on compact camcorders. Smooth Frequency Response With its flat and wide frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz, the ECM-674 provides sound reproduction that is smooth and natural. High Sensitivity The ECM-674 offers an excellent sensitivity of -36 dB and low self-noise level of less than 17 dB SPL, allowing the microphone to be used for clear voice capture even in noisy environments. Onboard Low-Cut Filter The onboard two-position (M, V) low-cut switch provides users with a simple method of reducing the effects of undesired ambient noise such as rumble. AA Battery or Phantom Powered The two-way powering capability allows the ECM-674 to be driven by 40 to 52 VDC phantom power or a single AA battery, making it suitable for both camcorder mounting and many other sound-gathering applications. Built-In Battery Liquid Leakage Protection Circuit Considering that old batteries can leak and damage the equipment they power, the ECM-674 prevents this by continually detecting the output voltage of the battery and shutting off the power supplied to the electric circuit whenever the voltage drops beneath a certain threshold. Included Accessories The ECM-674 is supplied with a windscreen that attenuates wind noise by approximately 5 dB, a short XLR cable, a microphone holder (for use on a mic stand), two stand adapters, a molded-type microphone spacer, and a sheet-type microphone spacer. UPC: 027242702240

Form Factor	Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field	Mono
Operating Principle	Pressure Gradient
Capsule	1 x Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern	Supercardioid
Orientation	End Address
Circuitry	Solid-State
Pad	None
High-Pass Filter	Yes
Tone Adjustment	None
Indicators	None
On-Board Controls	High-Pass Filter
Windscreen	Foam (Included)

Frequency Range	40 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	124 dB SPL (Phantom Power, 1 kHz, 3% THD) 115 dB SPL (Battery Power, 1 kHz, 3% THD)
Off-Axis Rejection	5 dB at 60° >17 dB at 120° >13 dB at 180°
Impedance	220 Ohms ± 20% at 1 kHz (Balanced)
Sensitivity	-36 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Dynamic Range	107 dB (Phantom Power) 98 dB (Battery Power)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	77 dB A-Weighted (1 kHz)
Equivalent Noise Level	17 dB SPL

Output Connectors (Analog)	1 x XLR 3-Pin Male
Headphone Connector	None
Cable Length	19.69" / 50 cm

Operating Voltage	40 to 52 V (Phantom Power) 1.5 V (Battery Power)
Operating Current Consumption	2 mA (Phantom Power) 0.6 mA (Battery Power)
Battery Type	1 x AA

Mounting	Mic Clip (Included)
Operating Temperature	32 to 122°F / 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Dimensions	ø: 0.79 x L: 10.55" / ø: 20 x L: 268 mm
Weight	6.53 oz / 185 g

Package Weight	1.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	15.4 x 5.4 x 3.5"

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