Sony DC-78 Battery Power Unit for ECM-88, ECM-44 and ECM-77 Microphones

Sony DC-78 (DC/78, DC_78, DC78, DC 78, dc-78) Battery Power Unit for ECM-88, ECM-44 and ECM-77 Microphones

The DC-78 is a compact and in-line power supply for the Sony lavalier microphone range. It can be used to configure the popular ECM-44/77BC and ECM-88 for use as wired microphones.

- Designed for use with Sony lavalier microphones equipped with a Sony 4-pin (SMC9-4P) connector

- Two-way powering: battery operation (using an AA-size (LR6) alkaline battery) or external DC operation (12 to 48 V)

- Supplied with an SMC9-4S input connector and an XLR 3-pin output connector

Flexibility

The DC-78 allows 'wireless ready' Sony ECM microphones (such as ECM-44BC, 77BC and 88) to be converted for use as wired microphones. The DC-78 is a compact in-line unit, with a 4-pin socket for the ECM microphone, a AA battery compartment and an XLR output connector. The DC-78 provides the flexibility of additional working methods, for example the microphone can be easily switched between a wireless and wired modes.

Versatilite powering options

The DC-78 allows Sony ECM microphones to powered for wired use, either by the internal AA battery or an external 48volt phantom powering.

• Power requirements: LR-6 alkaline battery (AA size)
• Battery life: Approx. 5,000 hours
• Input connector: 4-pin (SMC9-4P), compatible with ECM-44BC/77BC and ECM-88
• Output connector: XLR-3-12C type
• Dimensions: Diameter - 20mm, Length - 144mm
• Weight: Approx. 130g (with baatery), 108g (without battery)

In the box

• Sony Battery Power Unit