Sony ECM-VG1 Condenser Microphone

Overview
The ECM-VG1 is a highly versatile and professional shotgun microphone that is perfect for field sound shooting with compact camcorders or boom poles. Its newly developed windscreen makes it ideal for capturing high-quality audio in various production settings. With a flat-and-wide frequency response, excellent sensitivity, and low inherent noise level, the ECM-VG1 delivers exceptional sound reproduction that is smooth and natural.

Not only is the ECM-VG1 compact and lightweight, but it also features a sturdy metal body for durability. It even comes with a built-in low-cut filter to reduce unwanted ambient noise and can be powered by an external DC source. Additionally, the microphone is equipped with a newly developed windscreen that effectively suppresses wind noise and protects the microphone from contact noise. Overall, the ECM-VG1 offers outstanding sound quality at an affordable price, making it a top choice for professional field and studio production applications.

Summary
Direction: Super-Cardoid
Microphone Type: Condenser
Phantom Power: 52
Included in box
1x Microphone (3-PIN XLR Cable NOT SUPPLIED)
1x Windscreen
2x Stand Adaptors
1x Mic Spacer
1x Mic Holder
1x Operating Instructions

About the Sony ECM-VG1 Condenser Microphone
Extremely Lightweight, Equipped with a Newly Developed Windscreen Making it Ideal for Field Sound Shooting with Compact Camcorders or Boom Poles.

Outstanding Sound Quality

The ECM-VG1 is specifically designed for professional field and studio production applications at an affordable price. It offers a flat-and-wide frequency response (40Hz to 20kHz), excellent sensitivity of -33dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa), and a low inherent noise level of less then 18dB SPL. It delivers exceptionally smooth and natural sound reproduction.

Compact and Extremely Lightweight Design with Metal Body

Designed as an extremely lightweight shotgun microphone, the ECM-VG1 maintains good balance even when mounted on compact camcorders.
Weight 66g (2.3 oz), 92g (3.2 oz) with windscreen
Length 210mm (8 3/8 inches), 230mm (9 1/8 inches) with windscreen

Built-in Low-cut filter

The built-in two-position (M,V) low-cut switch proivdes a simple method of reducing the effects of unwanted ambient noise.

External DC (40 to 52V) Operation

The ECM-VG1 provides an electronically balanced output operation on 48V standard external power.

Newly Developed Windscreen

The ECM-VG1 comes with a newly developed windscreen. An internal frame fixes the windscreen rigidly, making a space between the microphone and the outside part of the windscreen. It suppresses strong wind moise and protects the ECM-VG1 from the contact noise that is typical in harsh operational environments such as outdoor applications.

Capsule type Electret condenser microphone
Directivity Super cardioid
Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity (at 1kHz) -33dB *1 +-3dB
Output impedance (at1kHz) 100 ohmns +-20%
Dynamic range 107dB or more
Signal-to-noise ratio (IEC179 A-weighted, 1kHz, 1Pa) 76dB or more
Inherent noise 18dBSPL *2 or less
Wind Noise 45dBSPL *2 or less with windscreen
Induction noise from external magnetic field 0dBSPL *2 or less
Maximum input sound pressure level 125dBSPL *2 or more
Power requirments DC 40 to 52V
Dimensions 20x210mm (13/16 x 8 3/8 inches)
Mass 66g (2.3oz)
Supplied accessories Windscreen (1), Microphone Holder (1), Microphone spacer (1), Stand adaptor (2), operating instruction (1), Warrenty booklet (1)

*1 : 0dB=1 V/Pa., at 1kHz
*2 : 0dBSPL=20uPa.

Outstanding Sound Quality
The ECM-VG1 delivers exceptionally smooth and natural sound reproduction. It has a flat-and-wide frequency response (40 Hz to 20 kHz), excellent sensitivity of -33 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa), and a low inherent noise level of less than 18 dB SPL.

Compact and Extremely Lightweight Design with Metal Body
Designed as an extremely lightweight shotgun microphone, the ECM-VG1 maintains good balance even when mounted on compact camcorders.

Built-in Low-cut Filter
The built-in two-position (M, V) low-cut switch provides a simple method of reducing the effects of unwanted ambient noise.

External DC (40 to 52 V) Operation
The ECM-VG1 provides an electronically balanced output operation on 48 V standard external power.

Innovative Windscreen
The ECM-VG1 is supplied with an innovative windscreen that has an internal frame to rigidly fix the windscreen, creating a space between the microphone and the outside part of the windscreen that helps suppress strong wind noise. It also protects the ECM-VG1 from contact noise in harsh operational environments such as outdoor shooting.