Sony ECMVG1 User Manual

Electret Condenser Microphone
The extremely lightweight and newly developed windscreen make this microphone
ideal for field sound shooting with compact camcorders or attached to boom poles.
Outstanding Sound Quality
The ECM-VG1 is specifically designed for professional field and studio production
applications at an affordable price. It offers a flat-and-wide frequency response
(40 Hz to 20 kHz), excellent sensitivity of -33 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa), and a low inherent
noise level of less than 18 dB SPL. It delivers exceptionally smooth and natural sound
reproduction.
Compact and Extremely Lightweight Design with Metal Body
Designed as an extremely lightweight shotgun microphone, the ECM-VG1 maintains good
balance even when mounted on compact camcorders.
• Weight: 2.3 oz (66 g), 3.2 oz (92 g) with windscreen
• Length: 8 3/8 inches (210 mm), 9 1/8 inches (230 mm) with windscreen
Built-in Low-cut Filter
The built-in two-position (M, V) low-cut switch provides a simple method of reducing the
effects of unwanted ambient noise.
External DC (40 to 52 V) Operation
The ECM-VG1 provides an electronically balanced output operation on 48 V standard
external power.
Newly Developed Windscreen
The ECM-VG1 comes with a newly developed windscreen. An internal frame fixes
the windscreen rigidly, making a space between the microphone and the outside
part of the windscreen. It suppresses strong wind noise and protects the ECM-VG1
from the contact noise that is typical in harsh operational environments such as
outdoor applications.
ECM-VG1
Electret Condenser Microphone
Mounted on professional camcorders
Internal structure of the Windscreen
Attached to a boom pole

Sony ECMVG1 Specifications

General

Type	Electret condenser
Output Impedance	2.2 kΩ
Connector	3.5 mm TRS
Cable Length	1.5 m
Maximum SPL	120 dB
Power Source	Plug-in power

Summary

ECM-VG1 Microphone Features

Outstanding Sound Quality

Offers flat-and-wide frequency response, excellent sensitivity, and low inherent noise for natural sound reproduction.

Compact and Lightweight Design

Extremely lightweight shotgun microphone with metal body, maintaining good balance on compact camcorders.

Built-in Low-cut Filter

Features a two-position (M, V) switch to reduce unwanted ambient noise effectively.

External DC Power Operation

Supports electronically balanced output operation using 48 V standard external power.

Newly Developed Windscreen

Advanced windscreen with internal frame to suppress wind noise and prevent contact noise in harsh environments.

ECM-VG1 Microphone Specifications

Technical Specification Details

Lists key technical parameters including capsule type, frequency response, sensitivity, impedance, and noise levels.

Directivity and Frequency Response Charts

Visual representation of the microphone's directional pickup patterns and frequency response characteristics.

Included Accessories

Details the items provided with the ECM-VG1, such as windscreen, holder, and adaptors.