Sony ECM-678/9X Professional Microphone – Low-Noise XLR Electret Condenser Mic for Broadcast, Film, Interviews, & Field Recording + Mic Cleaner + Microfiber Cloth + Cable Ties

The Sony ECM-678/9X Short Shotgun Microphone is a professional-grade solution for film, broadcast, and field production that delivers clear, natural audio in a portable design. Compact and lightweight, it mounts easily on Sony HDV, DVCAM, and XDCAM cameras or on a boom pole for versatile use in studio or on-location shoots. Its supercardioid polar pattern provides precise directionality, emphasizing the subject while suppressing surrounding noise and unwanted ambience, ensuring speech and instruments remain sharp and intelligible. The microphone’s extended flat frequency response ensures natural, uncolored reproduction of dialogue and environmental sounds. With high sensitivity and low self-noise, the ECM-678/9X captures subtle nuances with accuracy, producing transparent audio that holds up in professional workflows. To further enhance clarity, a built-in low-cut filter switch reduces wind, rumble, and proximity-related low frequencies, keeping recordings clean even in challenging outdoor environments. Requiring +48V phantom power, the ECM-678/9X integrates seamlessly with professional camcorders, portable recorders, and mixing consoles without the need for batteries. Its solid construction ensures durability in rugged field conditions, providing consistent performance for demanding production needs. Accessories include a windscreen to suppress wind noise, a short XLR cable for simple setup, a microphone holder, and mounting spacers. Offering durability, portability, and natural sound reproduction, the ECM-678/9X is an ideal, cost-effective choice for filmmakers, videographers, and broadcasters needing a reliable short shotgun mic.Manufacturer Items Include:Sony ECM-678/9X Shotgun MicrophoneWindscreenStand adaptorShort XLR cableOperating instructionsMic spacerMic holderCarrying caseBundle Items Include:Sony ECM-678/9X Shotgun MicrophoneMicrophone CleanerMicrofiber ClothCable Ties

• Warranty: This item is sold without a U.S. manufacturer warranty.
• Bundle Items Include: Sony ECM-678/9X Professional Microphone – Low-Noise XLR Electret Condenser Mic | Microphone Cleaner | Microfiber Cloth | Cable Ties
• The Sony ECM-678/9X is a compact short shotgun microphone built for broadcast, film, video, and field recording. Its lightweight design mounts easily on Sony HDV, DVCAM, and XDCAM cameras or a boom pole, delivering precise directional pickup while remaining affordable and adaptable for a range of productions.
• A supercardioid pickup pattern delivers strong directivity, emphasizing on-axis audio while rejecting off-axis noise and ambient sounds. This ensures speech, dialogue, and instruments are captured with clarity, making it dependable in both controlled studio setups and unpredictable outdoor recording environments.
• With its broad, flat frequency response, the ECM-678/9X reproduces voices and natural soundscapes accurately and in detail. High sensitivity with low inherent noise produces transparent, true-to-source results, allowing professionals and creators to achieve reliable sound quality in diverse production conditions.
• For improved clarity in challenging situations, an onboard low-cut filter helps minimize low-frequency rumble, handling vibrations, and proximity effect. Powered by +48V phantom power, the microphone integrates directly with camcorders, field recorders, and professional mixers. A rugged housing improves durability for consistent operation in demanding fieldwork.