Part of the Sony ECM series, these electret condenser shotgun microphones have a stereo MS (mid/side) pickup. They are aimed at field and studio production applications, and are compatible with a range of Sony camcorders.
ECM-MS2
This electret condenser microphone has been designed for compatibility with handheld video cameras. With both MS stereo or mono operation, the microphone is useful for capturing ambient audio or spoken word. The compact design and 137mm length enable it to be transported with ease, whilst retaining obscurity from pickup on camera lens. The microphone is terminated with twin 3-pin XLR connectors.
Included accessories: Windscreen, cable tie, operational instructions.
Connector: 2x 3-pin XLR. Frequency response: 80Hz to 20kHz, stereo; 70Hz to 20kHz, mono. Sensitivity: -32dB, +/-3dB, stereo; -36dB, +/-3dB, mono. Output impedance: 30ohm, +/-20 percent, balanced. Dynamic range: greater than or equal to 100dB. Signal to noise ratio: 69dB or more. Maximum SPL: 125dB. Power requirements: DC40V to 52V. Dimensions (length x diameter): 137 x 24mm. Weight: 160g
Sony ECM 680S is a MS (mid/side) stereo shotgun microphone with electret condenser capsules. It is popular amongst sound recordists in the field or in the studio for on-camera or boompole use. The microphone employs internal decoding to process the left and right outputs, which is terminated in 5-pin XLR connector. A switch allows the operator to select mono or stereo mode, ideal for cross use between ENG and EFP applications. When in mono mode, the pickup pattern is supercardioid. When the microphone is switched to stereo, the pickup patter is unidirectional.
Included accessories: Windscreen, stand adaptor, 380mm XLR cable, mic spacer, mic holder, carry case.
Connector: 5-pin XLR. Frequency response: 50Hz to 20kHz, stereo; 40Hz to 20kHz, mono. Sensitivity: -28dB, +/-3dB, stereo; -32dB, +/-3dB, mono. Output impedance: 100ohm, +/-20 percent, balanced. Dynamic range: 104dB, stereo; 106dB, mono. Signal to noise ratio: 74dB or more, stereo; 76dB or more, mono. Maximum SPL: 124dB. Power requirements: DC40V to 52V. Dimensions (length x diameter): 250 x 20mm. Weight: 105g