Sony
Sony ECM-G1 Shotgun Microphone 14.6mm 34.01g
A 14.6 mm capsule shotgun microphone with super-cardioid pickup, 3.5 mm jack and detachable windscreen, weighing 34.01 g for lightweight on-camera recording
- Large 14.6mm capsule delivers crystal-clear audio
- Super-cardioid pattern isolates voice from background noise
- 5mm jack connects to cameras and smartphones
- Weighs 34.01g for comfortable on-camera use
- Detachable windscreen reduces wind noise outdoors
Product identity and intended user
The Sony ECM-G1 is a shotgun microphone built for vloggers and content creators who record directly to cameras, smartphones or audio recorders. Its super-cardioid pattern focuses on sound in front of the capsule while rejecting off-axis noise. At 34.01 g it adds negligible weight to a camera rig or handheld grip.
Deciding specification: 14.6 mm capsule
The large 14.6 mm diaphragm captures a wider frequency range and higher sensitivity than typical on-camera microphones. This single element determines whether the ECM-G1 will meet a creator's quality threshold for dialogue, voice-over or ambient recording.
Capacity and limits
The 3.5 mm TRS output provides universal wired connectivity without batteries or wireless pairing. The detachable windscreen and internal anti-vibration structure handle moderate wind and handling noise, but extreme gusts or heavy mechanical shock will exceed the built-in isolation.
Highlights
- Large 14.6mm capsule delivers crystal-clear audio
- Super-cardioid pattern isolates voice from background noise
- 5mm jack connects to cameras and smartphones
- Weighs 34.01g for comfortable on-camera use
- Detachable windscreen reduces wind noise outdoors
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How does the 14.6 mm capsule change the sound I actually record?
The large capsule captures a wider frequency range with lower self-noise, so dialogue and ambient detail sound fuller and cleaner than with smaller on-camera mics.
What does the 3.5 mm jack limit when I plug into different devices?
It provides an unbalanced analogue signal; cable runs over a few metres can pick up interference, and some smartphones need a TRRS adapter or a separate interface for monitoring.
Will the 34.01 g weight and shoe mount balance on my camera rig?
At 34.01 g it adds negligible mass to a cold-shoe mount, keeping the centre of gravity close to the body even with a small mirrorless camera.
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