Sony DC78 electret battery power unit

The Sony DC-78 is a compact, in-line power supply for the Sony lavalier microphone range. It can be used to configure the popular ECM-44BC/77BC/88BC and ECM-90BC for use as wired microphones.

Designed for use with Sony lavalier microphones equipped with a Sony 4-pin (SMC9-4P) connector
Two-way powering: battery operation (using an AA-size (LR6) alkaline battery) or external DC operation (12 to 48 V)
Supplied with an SMC9-4S input connector and an XLR 3-pin output connector

Flexibility

The DC-78 allows 'wireless ready' Sony ECM microphones (such as ECM-44BC/77BC/88BC and ECM-90BC) to be converted for use as wired microphones. The DC-78 is a compact in-line unit, with a 4-pin socket for the ECM microphone, a AA battery compartment and an XLR output connector. The DC-78 provides the flexibility of additional working methods, for example the microphone can be easily switched between a wireless and wired modes.

Versatilite powering options

The DC-78 allows Sony ECM microphones to powered for wired use, either by the internal AA battery or an external 48volt phantom powering.

Long battery life

DC-78 uses a single AA size battery (LR-6 type), each battery typically providing an operating life of 5,000 hours (for example with an ECM-88B)

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Sony DC78 DC-78 electret battery power unit for ECM-Series microphone with SCM-connector (ECM-44, -55, -77, -88)