Sony ECM-674/9X Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone

Sony ECM-674/9X Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone

The ECM-674 is an affordable shotgun-type electret condenser microphone, which delivers excellent sound performance in field and studio productions. The ECM-674 offers an excellent sensitivity of -36 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa.) and low inherent-noise level of less than 17 dB SPL. This allows the microphone to be used for clear voice pick-up even in noisy environments. A two-way powering capability allows the ECM-674 to be driven by microphone power or batteries, making it suitable for both camcorder mounting and many other sound-gathering applications. Internal: AA-size battery operation. External: DC (40 to 52 V) operation. In general, old batteries can leak and damage the equipment they are used in. 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.

Key Features

• The ECM-674 microphone has a flat-and-wide frequency response (40 Hz to 20 kHz) and provides sound reproduction that is extremely smooth and natural
• The built-in two-position (M, V) low-cut switch provides users with a simple method of reducing the effects of undesired ambient noise
• The ECM-674 has been designed as a highly directional compact and lightweight shotgun microphone. It measures only 268 mm (10 5/8 inches) in length and weighs just 185 g (6.5 oz), maintaining good balance even when mounted on compact camcorders

Technical Specifications

Audio Section
Capsule Type
Mono Electret Condenser
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Directivity
Uni-directional (super-cardioid)
Sensitivity *<1>
-36 dB -3 dB
Output Impedance *<2>
22020%, Balanced
Dynamic Range
Phantom: 107 dB or more
Battery: 98 dB or more
Signal-to-Noise Ratio *<3>
77 dB or more
Inherent Noise *<4>
17 dB SPL or less
Induction Noise From External Magnetic Field *<5>
0 dB SPL or less
Wind Noise *<6>
50 dB SPL (without windscreen)
45 dB SPL or less (with windscreen)
Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level *<7>
Phantom: 124 dB SPL
Connector
XLR-3-12C (male)
Mic Cable
XLR-3 to XLR-3
500 mm
19.6 inches
Power Requirements
External: DC 40 V to 52 V
Battery: 1.5 V
Dimensions *<8>
20 x 268 mm
13/16 x 10 5/8 inches
Mass
Approx. 7.3 oz with battery
Approx. 6.5 oz without battery
Approx. 208 g with battery
Approx. 185 g without battery
Supplied Accessories
Windscreen (1)
Stand adaptor (2)
Short XLR cable
Operating instructions (1)
Mic spacer (2)
Mic holder (1)