Sony ECM-673 Short Shotgun Electret Condenser Camera Microphone

Sony ECM-673 (ECM/673, ECM_673, ECM673, ECM 673, ecm-673) Short Shotgun Electret Condenser Camera Microphone

The 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.

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 switch on the ECM-673 provides a simple method of reducing the effects of unwanted ambient noise.

Audio Section

• Capsule Type: Mono Electret Condenser
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Directivity: Uni-directional (super-cardioid)
• Sensitivity *[1]: -36 dB ±3 dB
• Output Impedance *[2]: 220Ω±20%, Balanced
• Dynamic Range: 107 dB or more
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio *[3]: 77 dB or more
• Inherent Noise *[4]: 17 dB SPL or less
• Induction Noise From External Magnetic Field *[5]: 0 dB SPL or less

Wind Noise *[6]:

• 50 dB SPL (without windscreen)
• 45 dB SPL or less (with windscreen)

• Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level *[7]: 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 *[8]:

• φ20 x 200 mm
• φ13/16 x 7 7/8 inches

Mass:

• Approx. 4.8 oz
• Approx. 135 g

In the box

• 1x ECM-673 microphone
• 1x Windscreen
• 1x Microphone holder
• 1x Microphone spacer
• 1x Microphone Cable
• 1x Operating instructions