Product Features

• Optimized for Vlogger & Content Creator
• Compatible with MI Shoe and 3.5mm Jack
• Supercardioid Directional Pickup Pattern
• Ultracompact, Unobtrusive Design
• Large-Diameter 14.6 mm Mic Capsule
• Anti-Vibration Mount
• Includes 3.5mm TRS Audio Cable
• Includes Furry Windshield

In the Box

• Sony ECM-G1 Ultracompact Camera-Mount Vlogger Shotgun Microphone
• Furry Windscreen
• 3.5mm TRS Audio Cable

Overview

ECM-G1
The lighter way to elevate your cameras audio
The importance of audio
Sound quality plays a vital role in the perceived standard of movies Viewers judge movies based on sound as well as vision, so dont overlook the importance of audio. High-quality sound provides a clear voice for you and your friends, while the dynamic sounds of animals and nature create vivid impressions. Well-balanced audio and imagery help deliver the enjoyment, surprise and emotional impact of any scene.

Treat yourself to better sound

Capture clear, beautiful audio whenever and wherever you shoot
Whether youre shooting interviews, outdoor street scenes or just quick updates for social media, adding a high-quality audio track will bring your creative work to life. The ECM-G1 provides sophisticated audio-capture capabilities that are well matched to your moviemaking needs, plus convenient Multi Interface (MI) Shoe connectivity and a compact overall size.

Excellent for the human voice

Well suited to the frequency bands characteristic of human voices, the ECM-G1 captures vocal audio clearly and distinctly. Its ideal for shooting vlogs of product reviews and interviews.

Large-diameter, 14.6 mm microphone capsule

A larger capsule for high-quality sound
Built around a large-diameter (14.6 mm) microphone capsule, the ECM-G1 provides a high-quality audio track similar to high-end dedicated audio recorders, with clear, clean sound capture and effective noise suppression.

Wind screen for trouble-free outdoor shooting

The ECM-G1 comes with an easily detachable wind screen that can reduce wind noise when shooting outdoors under windy conditions.

Anti-vibration construction

The vibration-suppressing design of the ECM-G1 helps reduce minor bumps and mechanical noise, such as when focusing or zooming. When connected via Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, the cable-free setup eliminates any possibility of cable-transmitted vibration noise.

Highly directional, compact shotgun design

Super-cardioid pickup for front-focused audio capture
The super-cardioid characteristics of the ECM-G1 are ideal for vlogging and other productions where you want to concentrate on sounds coming from in front of the camera, while suppressing ambient noise, echo and voice reverberation.

Small and lightweight, for excellent portability

Small enough to stay out of your way
Compact, unobtrusive design
At less than 1.97 inches (50 mm) in length and 1.4 oz (34 g) in weight, the ECM-G1 is highly portable to bring along to any shoot location. The clever design needs no dangling cables, and remains clear of both viewfinder use, and your framed shot, even when using wide angles lensesmaking it ideal for tight vlogging shots.

Small enough to stay in place

Leave your microphone attached and ready to use at a moments notice
The unit is light in weight (1.2 oz (34 g)) and super-compact in size (2 in (48.5 mm)). This provides flexibility and mobility when youre shootingso much so that theres no need to detach and reattach it between shoots. The back of the microphone wont touch your forehead when youre looking through the viewfinder, and setup is easy even with gimbals and grips.

Cable-free, battery-free operation via an MI Shoe

Cable-free confidence
Connecting the microphone via a compatible MI Shoe means you dont have to worry about noise being transmitted mechanically through cable connections or cables getting in the way of your shot, for greater portability when shooting.

Battery-free convenience

When you attach the ECM-G1 to the MI Shoe of any of Sonys compatible cameras, power is supplied directly from the camera to the microphone. This lets you handle extended shooting sessions free of concerns about the microphone battery running out.

Microphone out jack compatible 1 with a wide range of devices

Connect to your smartphone1
Connect the ECM-G1 to your Xperia or other smartphone to produce vlogs with high-quality audio. The compact size makes it ideal for use with a smartphone.

Connect to your laptop or other device

A microphone out jack is provided on the side of the microphone. This can be used with cameras, PCs, IC recorders and other compatible devices that have plug-in power but do not have an MI Shoe. A recording cable2 is included.