Sony ECM-673 Electret Condensor Short Shotgun Microphone, Super-Cardioid

Sony ECM-673

The Sony ECM-673 is a short shotgun, electret condenser-type microphone, which delivers excellent sound performance in field and studio production applications at an affordable price. This microphone is also tailored for use with HDV type camcorders.

Sony ECM-673 Features

Superb Sound Quality
The ECM-673 offers an excellent sensitivity of -36 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa) and a low inherent-noise level of less than 17 dB SPL. This allows the microphone to be used for clear voice pickup, even in noisy working environments.

Flat-and-wide Frequency Response
The ECM-673 microphone has a flat-and-wide frequency response (40 Hz to 20 kHz) and delivers extremely smooth and natural sound reproduction.

Compact and Lightweight Design
The ECM-673 has been designed as a highly directional, compact, and lightweight short shotgun microphone. It measures only 200 mm (7 7/8 inches) in length, and weighs just 135 g (4.76 oz), maintaining good balance even when mounted on compact camcorders.

High Durability and Reliability
The vibration-resistant mechanism of the ECM-673 offers high durability and reliability, making it suitable for the harsh environments that can be encountered in field sound-acquisition.

Built-in Low-cut Filter
The built-in two-position (M, V) low-cut

Specifications

Audio Section

• Capsule Type: Mono Electret Condenser
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Directivity: Uni-directional (super-cardioid)
• Sensitivity: -36 dB ±3 dB
• Output Impedance: 220Ω±20%, Balanced
• Dynamic Range: 107 dB or more
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 dB or more
• Inherent Noise: 17 dB SPL or less
• Induction Noise From External Magnetic Field: 0 dB SPL or less
• Wind Noise:
• 50 dB SPL (without windscreen)
• 45 dB SPL or less (with windscreen)
• Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level: 124 dB SPL

General Section

• Connector: XLR-3-12C (male)
• Mic Cable:
• XLR-3 to XLR-3
• 500 mm
• 19.6 inches
• Power Requirements: External, DC 40 V to 52 V
• Dimensions:
• φ20 x 200 mm
• φ13/16 x 7 7/8 inches
• Mass:
• Approx. 4.8 oz
• Approx. 135 g
• Supplied Accessories:
• Windscreen (1)
• Stand adaptor (2)
• Short LR cable (for camcorder use) (1)
• Operating instructions (1)
• Mic spacer (2)
• Mic holder (1)