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Sony’s new ECM-778 XLR shotgun microphone delivers broadcast-quality audio with a high-resolution frequency response, capturing crisp highs and a stable low-mid range for balanced, natural sound. Its narrow supercardioid pickup ensures focused front capture with excellent off-axis rejection, while the compact (176 mm) and lightweight (102 g) design makes it ideal for tight boom setups or on-camera use.
- Clear Hi-Res Audio capture
- Narrow super-cardioid frontal directivity
- Effective blocking of electrical noise for high sonic purity
- Compact size (176 mm, 7 inches) and light weight (102 g, 3.6 oz)
- Two wind screens are included: foam and fur type
Built for professional field work, the rugged machined aluminum chassis reduces vibrations and blocks electrical interference, with included foam and fur windscreens for all-weather reliability. A convenient low-cut filter on the body helps tame wind and handling noise at the source, ensuring clear, clean recordings in any environment.
The ECM-778 is a professional XLR shotgun microphone that is ideal for boom or on-camera use. In addition to offering excellent overall resolution with a clear, open high end and well-defined low to mid range, this innovative microphone is small, lightweight, and extremely mobile.
Essential sound with outstanding clarity and quality
Clear, open highs with solid mids and lows
A newly developed microphone capsule, machined brass acoustic tube, and refined circuitry combine to achieve pristine, neutral audio capture that fully supports the high resolution and extended frequency response of Hi-Res Audio. With a well-defined low-mid range and clear, open sounding highs, it is possible to capture the natural nuances of human voices, environmental sounds, musical instruments, and more.
Narrow frontal directivity and smooth off-axis response
An advanced microphone capsule and acoustic tube form a precise phase interference system that attenuates pickup from the sides and rear consistently over the entire frequency range. Ideal off-axis characteristics based on exceptional super-cardioid directivity allow focused, natural sounding pickup from the front so that the desired sound is clearly captured and unwanted ambient noise is effectively attenuated while retaining smooth, natural overall response.
Stable response over a wide distance range
The microphone’s unique capsule and acoustic tube combination also minimises frequency and directivity variations at different recording distances, ensuring consistently high audio quality in the widest possible range of recording situations. Equally stunning sound is captured whether the microphone is on the camera, on a boom, or in any other type of studio installation.
Circuit design for high quality and low noise
Top-quality film capacitors and metal film resistors are used in the signal path to maximise sonic clarity and accuracy. Conductive polymer aluminium solid capacitors are used in the power supply for high capacity and wide dynamic range with minimum circuit size. A machined aluminium chassis protects the capsule from external vibration while effectively blocking electrical noise for high sonic purity.
Small, lightweight, and agile
Compact without compromising performance
The extraordinary performance of the ECM-778 is packed into a compact unit that is only 176 mm (7 inches) in length thanks to ingenious acoustic tube design and miniature circuitry. It can be boom mounted for recording in tight spaces, allowing the operator to get close to the subject for the clearest possible audio capture. When camera mounted it stays out of the frame and won’t restrict camera manoeuvrability.
Lightweight and easy to handle
A machined aluminium shell and overall miniaturisation result in a total weight of just 102 g (3.6 oz). Boom-mounted handling is quick and easy, reducing stress on the operator during long recording sessions. It also adds minimal weight and size when camera mounted so that maximum camera mobility is maintained. This compact, lightweight, high-performance microphone is ideal for just about any shooting environment.
Reliable and versatile in any environment
Low-cut switch
An easily accessible low-cut switch on the microphone body can be turned on to attenuate wind noise and vibration and facilitate clear, intelligible recording in any environment.
Two wind screens supplied
The ECM-778 comes with foam and fur type wind screens, giving the user a choice for optimal performance in indoor and outdoor environments. The foam wind screen is lightweight, easy to use, and a good choice for indoor settings where there is little wind. The fur type offers higher wind attenuation, making it an effective choice for windy outdoor situations.
Rugged reliability
The machined aluminium outer shell is lightweight while providing extra durability. Measures have also been taken to enhance resistance to humidity so that consistent, reliable performance is ensured in a wide range of challenging conditions.
| Type | Electret condenser microphone |
| Monaural / Stereo | Monaural |
| Directivity | Super Cardioid |
| Frequency Responce | 40 Hz to 40 000 Hz |
| Front Sensitivity | -31 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB SPL or more (IEC 179 A-weighted, 1kHz, 1Pa) |
| Intrinsic Noise | 16 dB SPL or less (0 dB = 2×10-5 Pa) |
| Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level | 133 dB SPL 1,136 dB SPL 2 |
| Dynamic Range | 117 dB SPL or more |
| Microphone Ooutput | Yes (XLR 3-pin) |
| Output Impedance | 40 OHM |
| Power Supply from Main Unit | External power supply 44 V to 52 V DC |
| Physical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Dimension (approx.) | Diameter 20 mm x Length 176 mm (13/16 inches x 7 inches), (only main unit) |
| Weight (approx.) | 102 g (3.6 oz), (only main unit) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +60°C (+32°F to +140°F) |
| What's In The Box | |
| Foam wind screen (1), Fur wind screen (1), Microphone holder (1), Microphone spacer (molded type) (1), Microphone spacer (sheet type) (1), Microphone cable (1), Storage case (1), Stand adaptor (2) | |
Notes
- Equivalent sound pressure level value converted from the input level value that is acquired when 1% waveform distortion is produced by 1 kHzoutput signals from the microphone. (0 dB = 2×10-5Pa)
- Equivalent sound pressure level value converted from the input level value that is acquired when 10% waveform distortion is produced by 1 kHzoutput signals from the microphone. (0 dB = 2×10-5Pa)
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