The Sony ECM-778 Compact Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone is a professional XLR shotgun microphone that is ideal for boom or on-camera use. In addition to offering excellent overall resolution with a clear, open high end and well-defined low to mid range, this innovative microphone is small, lightweight, and extremely mobile.

Clear, open highs with solid mids and lows

A newly developed microphone capsule, machined brass acoustic tube, and refined circuitry combine to achieve pristine, neutral audio capture that fully supports the high resolution and extended frequency response of Hi-Res Audio. With a well-defined low-mid range and clear, open sounding highs, it is possible to capture the natural nuances of human voices, environmental sounds, musical instruments, and more.

Narrow frontal directivity and smooth off-axis response

An advanced microphone capsule and acoustic tube form a precise phase interference system that attenuates pickup from the sides and rear consistently over the entire frequency range. Ideal off-axis characteristics based on exceptional super-cardioid directivity allow focused, natural sounding pickup from the front so that the desired sound is clearly captured and unwanted ambient noise is effectively attenuated while retaining smooth, natural overall response.

Stable response over a wide distance range

The microphone’s unique capsule and acoustic tube combination also minimises frequency and directivity variations at different recording distances, ensuring consistently high audio quality in the widest possible range of recording situations. Equally stunning sound is captured whether the microphone is on the camera, on a boom, or in any other type of studio installation.

Circuit design for high quality and low noise

Top-quality film capacitors and metal film resistors are used in the signal path to maximise sonic clarity and accuracy. Conductive polymer aluminium solid capacitors are used in the power supply for high capacity and wide dynamic range with minimum circuit size. A machined aluminium chassis protects the capsule from external vibration while effectively blocking electrical noise for high sonic purity.