Sony ECM-680S MS Stereo Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone

Sony ECM-680S (ECM/680S, ECM_680S, ECM680S, ECM 680S, ecm-680s) MS Stereo Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone

The Sony ECM-680S from Sony is an MS stereo* shotgun, electret condenser-type microphone, ideal for a broad range of field production and broadcast studio applications.

Incorporating newly developed microphone capsules, the ECM-680S offers excellent sensitivity, low inherent noise, and a flat-and wide frequency response. The most distinguished feature of the ECM-680S is its switchable operation between a highly directional monaural mode and stereo mode.

Monaural mode provides highly directional sound pickup, while stereo mode delivers natural and spatial sound. The ECM-680S is compact and lightweight, making it well-suited to use with a range of Sony professional camcorders. In addition, it can be mounted on a boom pole for more versatility. With its excellent quality and versatility, the ECM-680S is an ideal choice for quality-conscious sound gathering applications.

MS microphone signal of th e ECM- 680S is internally decoded to L and R (stereo) outputs 

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• Capsule type: Electret condenser
• Stereo type: MS (Mid-Side) stereo microphone
• Directivity: Uni-directional
• Frequency response: Stereo: 50 Hz to 20 kHz
• Monaural: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz): Stereo: -28 dB(*1) ±3 dB
• Monaural: -32 dB(*1) ±3 dB
• Output impedance (at 1 kHz): 100 ohms ±20%
• Dynamic range: Stereo: 104 dB or more
• Monaural: 106 dB or more
• Signal-to-noise ratio (IEC179 A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1Pa): Stereo: 74 dB or more
• Monaural: 76 dB or more
• Inherent noise: 20 dB SPL(*2) or less
• Wind noise: 60 dB SPL(*2) or less (with windscreen), 55 dB SPL(*2) (without windscreen)
• Induction noise from external magnetic field: 0 dB SPL(*2) or less
• Maximum input sound pressure level: 124 dB SPL(*2)
• Power requirements: DC 40 to 52 V
• Power consumption: Stereo: 4 mA or less x 2ch
• Monaural: 4 mA or less
• Mass: Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz)
• Dimensions: 20 mm diameter x 250 mm long

In the box

• ECM-680S (x1)
• Windscreen (x1)
• Microphone holder (x1)
• Microphone spacer (x1)
• Microphone cable (XLR-5-pin to XLR-5-pin) (x1)
• Stand screw adaptor (PF1/2 thread – NS5/8 thread, PF1/2 thread – W3/8 thread) (x1 each)
• Carrying case (x1)
• Operating instructions (x1)