Sony ECM-MS2 Compact Electret Condenser Microphone

Sony ECM-MS2 (ECM/MS2, ECM_MS2, ECMMS2, ECM MS2, ecm-ms2) Compact Electret Condenser Microphone

The ECM-MS2 compact Electret condenser microphone is designed to work with handheld camcorders. The compact 137mm length prevents the microphone inadvertently appearing in view and makes it easier to transport.

The ECM-MS2 offers both stereo and mono operation, increasing the versatility of the microphone. It is particularly useful for capturing accurate ambient stereo sound when dialogue might be alternately captured with wireless microphones. This makes the ECM-MS2 very well suited to applications such as news gathering and documentary shooting on location.

General

• Type: Back electret condenser microphone
• Stereo type: MS (Mid-Side) stereo microphone

Power supply:

• External power supply 40 V to 52 V
• DC (IEC 61938 P48)

Power consumption:

• Stereo: 3 mA or less x 2Ch
• Monaural: 3 mA or less
• Output connector: Cannon XLR-3-12C type x2
• Dimensions: 24 dia. x 137 mm (31/32 dia. x 5 1/2 in.)
• Mass: Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz.)

Performance

Frequency response:

• Stereo: 80 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• Monaural: 70 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• Directivity: Uni-directional
• Output impedance: 30 Ω ±20%, balanced

Sensitivity (deviation ±3 dB):

• Stereo: -32 dB
• Monaural: -36 dB

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 69 dB or more (IEC 179 A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa)
• Inherent noise: 25 dB SPL or less

Wind noise:

• 45 dB SPL or less (with wind screen)
• 65 dB SPL or less (without wind screen)

• Induction noise from external magnetic field: 0 dB SPL/1 x 10-7 T (1 mG) or less
• Maximum input sound pressure level: 125 dB SPL or more (input level for 1% waveform distortion at 1 kHz, converted into equivalent input sound pressure level)
• Dynamic range: 100 dB or more
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
• Storage temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
• 1)0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz
• 2)0 dB SPL=2x10-5 Pa

In the box

• ECM-MS2 (1)
• Wind screen (1)
• Cable tie (1)
• Operating instructions (1)