Sony ECM-M1 User Manual

Help Guide
Shotgun Microphone
ECM-M1
Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on how to use your shotgun microphone.
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Supported camera models
This unit is a microphone compatible with the Multi Interface Shoe.
For camera models compatible with this unit, view here. (Another window will open.)
In combination with any camera model that is not listed on the website, the unit does not work.
When the message “This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used.” is
displayed on the camera:
View here.
Identifying the parts
Preparations
Unpacking
Attaching/removing to/from the camera
Selecting the directivity
About the adaptive beamforming technology
About the pickup pattern and the frequency response
About the output channels
About this unit
Notes on use
Specifications
Trademarks
When the message “This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used.” is displayed on
the camera:
1

Sony ECM-M1 Specifications

General

Type	Digital camera microphone
Sensitivity (1kHz)	0.1 mV/Pa
Microphone frequency	40 - 20000 Hz
Microphone sensitivity	-20 dB
Connectivity technology	-
Product color	Black
Operating voltage	7.2 V
Number of products included	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	64.4 mm
Width	40 mm
Height	72.2 mm
Microphone weight	65 g

Summary

Supported camera models

Troubleshooting compatibility issues

Identifying the parts

Microphone

Identifies the main microphone unit, including its physical presence and function.

ATT switch

Explains the function of the attenuation switch for recording volume control.

FILTER switch

Details the noise cut and low cut filter functions for audio quality improvement.

Lock dial

Describes the lock mechanism for securing the microphone to the camera.

Multi Interface foot

Refers to the connection interface for mounting the microphone onto a camera.

Connector protect cap

Covers the protective cap for the microphone's connector.

About the wind screen

Unpacking

Attaching/removing to/from the camera

Selecting the directivity

Super-directional

Captures sound from a specific front range, suitable for close-proximity subjects and indoor recording.

Uni-directional

Picks up a wide variety of sounds from the front, recommended for conferences and meetings.

Omni-directional

Captures sound equally from all directions, ideal for recording ambient sounds.

Super-directional (Rear)

Picks up sounds from the rear, useful for scenery videos with narratives.

Super-directional (Front+Rear) directivity

Super-directional (Front/Rear) separate directivity

STEREO (Stereo) directivity

Ultra-directional directivity

About the adaptive beamforming technology

Ultra-directional mode (adaptive beamforming)

Explains adaptive beamforming in Ultra-directional mode for dynamic sound pickup pattern adjustment.

Other directivity modes

Discusses how pickup patterns in other modes do not change dynamically.

About the pickup pattern and the frequency response

Super-directional pickup pattern and frequency response

Displays polar plots and frequency response graphs for Super-directional mode.

Uni-directional pickup pattern and frequency response

Shows polar plots and frequency response graphs for Uni-directional mode.

Omni-directional pickup pattern and frequency response

Super-directional (Rear) pickup pattern and frequency response

Super-directional (Front+Rear) pickup pattern and frequency response

Super-directional (Front/Rear) separate pickup pattern and frequency response

STEREO (Stereo) pickup pattern and frequency response

Ultra-directional pickup pattern and frequency response

About the output channels

Notes on use

Specifications

Trademarks

Troubleshooting accessory not supported message