- Sony ECM-VG1 Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone
- Windscreen
- 2 x Stand Adapters
- Mic Spacer
- Mic Holder
- Operating Instructions
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
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Sony ECM-VG1 Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone
- For field shooting with compact camcorders or boom poles
- Flat-and-wide frequency response (40 Hz to 20 kHz)
- Excellent sensitivity of -33 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa)
- Low inherent noise level of less than 18 dB SPL
- Delivers exceptionally smooth and natural sound reproduction
- Built-in two-position (M, V) low-cut switch
- Supplied with an innovative windscreen
- Windscreen helps suppress strong wind noise
- Windscreen’s internal frame that fits to the mic
- 48V standard external power
The Sony ECM-VG1 Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone is specifically designed for professional field and studio production applications at an affordable price. It is extremely lightweight and is supplied with an innovative windscreen that suppresses wind noise, making it a perfect choice for field sound shooting with a compact camcorder or attached to a boom pole.
Outstanding Sound Quality
The Sony 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 Lightweight Design
Designed as an extremely lightweight shotgun microphone, the ECM-VG1 Condenser Microphone 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
This microphone provides an electronically balanced output operation on 48V standard external power.
Innovative Windscreen
The ECM-VG1 Microphone 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 microphone from contact noise in harsh operational environments such as outdoor shooting.
Sony ECM-VG1 Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone
Audio Section
| Capsule type | Mono Electret Condenser |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Directivity | Uni-directional (super-cardioid) |
| Sensitivity | -33 dB ±3 dB |
| Output impedance | 60 Ohms ±20%, Balanced |
| Dynamic range | 107 dB or more |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | 76 dB or more |
| Inherent noise | 18 dB SPL or less |
| Induction noise from external magnetic field | 0 dB SPL |
| Wind noise | 45 dB SPL or less (with windscreen) |
| Maximum input Sound Pressure Level | 125 dB |
General Section
| Connector | XLR-3-12C (male) |
| Mic cable | XLR 3-pin cable required (not supplied) |
| Power requirements | External, DC 40 V to 52 V |
| Dimensions | φ13/16 x 8 3/8 inch (φ20 x 210 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 2.3 oz (66 g) |
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