Sony ECM-MS2 Microphone

Overview
The ECM-MS2 is a compact and lightweight microphone designed for use with handheld camcorders. Its 137mm length prevents it from appearing in the cameras view and makes it easy to transport. The microphone offers both stereo and mono operation, making it versatile for various recording situations. It delivers professional-quality sound reproduction with a frequency response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz (stereo) and 70 Hz to 20 kHz (mono). Its metal body reduces external noise and it can be powered by an external DC source of 40 to 52 V.

The ECM-MS2 also comes with a windscreen to suppress wind noise and a cable tie for bundling the microphone cable during mono operation. It is well-suited for applications such as news gathering and documentary shooting on location. For a list of compatible products, please click the provided link.

Summary
Connectivity: XLR 3
Direction: Unidirectional
Microphone Type: Stereo
Phantom Power: 48
Included in box
1x Microphone
1x Wind screen
1x Cable tie

About the Sony ECM-MS2 Microphone
The ECM-MS2 compact Electret condenser microphone is designed to work with handheld camcorders. The compact 137mm length prevents the microphone inadvertently appearing in view and makes it easier to transport.

The ECM-MS2 offers both stereo and mono operation, increasing the versatility of the microphone. It is particularly useful for capturing accurate ambient stereo sound when dialogue might be alternately captured with wireless microphones. This makes the ECM-MS2 very well suited to applications such as news gathering and documentary shooting on location.

Type Back electret condenser microphone
Stereo Type MS (Mid-Side) stereo microphone
Frequency Response Stereo: 80 Hz to 20 kHz
Monaural: 70 Hz to 20 kHz
Dynamic Range 100 dB or more
Directivity Uni-directional
Sensitivity Stereo: -32 dB (0 dB SPL=1 V/Pa, 1kHz)
Monaural: -36 dB (0 dB SPL=1 V/Pa, 1kHz)
Signal-to-noise Ratio 69 dB or more (IEC 179 A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa)
Inherent Noise 25 dB SPL or less (0 dB SPL=2×10 -5 Pa)
Wind Noise 45 dB SPL or less (with wind screen)
65 dB SPL or less (without wind screen)
Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level 125 dB SPL or more
Output Connector Cannon XLR-3-12C type x2
Power Supply External power supply 40 V to 52 V DC (IEC 61938 P48)
Power Consumption Stereo: 3 mA or less x 2Ch
Monaural: 3 mA or less
Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C degrees
Storage Temperature -20 C to 60 C degrees
Dimensions 2.4 cm dia x 13.7 cm
Weight 0.16 kg

Compact lightweight design ideal for use with handheld camcorders
The compact 137mm length of the ECM-MS2 prevents inadvertent vignetting of the microphone in the view when it is attached to a handheld professional camcorder. The short length is also convenient for packing and transporting the microphone with a compact camcorder.

Stereo and mono operation
The ECM-MS2 offers mono operation when stereo is not required, simply by cutting off the power supply to the right channel. This capability is useful for recording environmental sounds with one channel, while the other channel is being used with an additional wireless microphone system.

Professional quality sound reproduction
The ECM-MS2 delivers professional-quality natural sound reproduction. It has a frequency response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz (stereo) and 70 Hz to 20 kHz (mono), excellent sensitivity of -32 dB (stereo) and -36 dB (mono), and an inherent noise level of less than 25 dB SPL.

Metal body reduces external noise
The microphone’s metal body enhances audio performance by blocking vibration, resonance, and RF noises.

External DC (40 to 52 V) operation
The ECM-MS2 provides an electronically balanced output operation on 48 V standard external power.

Original windscreen protects from contact noise
The supplied “feather boa like” windscreen suppresses the strong wind noise typical of harsh-climate operating conditions.

Cable tie for bundling and fastening the microphone cable
A cable tie is supplied to fasten the unplugged microphone cable during mono operation.