Sony ECM-B1M Camera-Mount Digital Shotgun Microphone for Sony Cameras
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Excellent sound, but I sent it back for good reason
First, the sound capabilities on this mic are fantastic. The ability to change patterns and other adjustments in mic are wonderful and the sound really is awesome. BUT... my frustrations stem entirely from the mount. First. this thing requires great force to get the mic into the hot shoe (using Sony A7III). There is a little rubber gasket that sits on top of the groove of the hot shoe interface and when the microphone is tightened down creates ... Show More
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I made the switch from Rode to Diety to Sony
I don't have any of the issues with the mount or mount noise that the top critical viewer (as of Dec 2019) has had. This is my favorite mic because of its convenience. 1) No more having to fuss with popping out the plastic piece of the camera to the mic jack, wiggle the 3.5 mm male thread through my L-Mount and then plug it in. 2) I don't like an attention-grabbing furry rocket projecting from the top of my camera. The Sony is small and inconspi... Show More
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Best Microphone
Voice audio is Job One for shotgun mikes and at 8-10 feet with 0 db setting, the voices were sparkling clear with solid db levels. Compared with my Rode VideoMic Pro, the Sony is far more convenient on the A7R4, more compact and much sturdier, performs analog to digital conversion within the mic, and sounds better to my ears out of the box.
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A tiny gem
I just love this thing. So small. Fits in a pocket. Plus no batteries, external wires. The height of simplicity.
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Good sound quality
Easy to use, small, good sound quality, great interface with my Sony A7r Iv. Recommend highly
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