Sony ECM-B1M omnidirectional microphone

Sony ECM-B1M - The new age shotgun mixer

The Sony ECM-B1M is typically the latest new innovation from Sony, but this time in the microphone department. The microphone is an ultra-compact on-camera unit designed for mobile video creators working with cameras equipped with the Multi Interface Shoe. Sony's a7R IV, for example, uses the mic's integrated Digital Audio Interface. The ECM-B1M is able to deliver its best quality by feeding audio in digital form directly into the Multi Interface Shoe. Cameras with the older Multi Interface shoe will still be able to use the microphone because it has a selectable digital/analog output.

The new-age Sony ECM-B1M microphone is equipped with eight high-quality microphone capsules and advanced signal processing. You can choose from three directional patterns, depending on which best suits your description. Plug and play operation makes it easy to use the microphone right out of the box.

Digital audio is compatible with the a7R IV and newer Sony devices, while analogue audio is compatible with all Sony cameras with the traditional Multi Interface Shoe.

The available directional pattern is one of these: supercardioid, cardioid, or omnidirectional.

Technical specifications

• Length: 9.93 cm
• Weight: 77.3 g
• Recommended use: camera
• Shotgun microphone
• Microphone orientation: unidirectional, omnidirectional, omnidirectional
• Connectivity technology: wired
• Active noise canceller
• Designed for Sony Handycam FDR-AX43, FDR-AX45, FDR-AX60 and FDR-AX60. Sony a7C, a7R IV, a7s III, yes a9 II