Sony has announced the release of its flagship shotgun microphone model, the Sony ECM-778, designed for television and film professionals.
It comes in an aluminum body with XLR connector and boasts a clean HF, as well as crisp MF and LF.The microphone has a switchable low-pass filter and a supercardioid pattern for focused, natural broadcasting. This effectively suppresses unwanted ambient noise while maintaining an overall natural response. With a compact size of only 17.6 cm, the ECM-778 can easily attach to a boom or camera without obstructing the view. Two types of windproofs are included with the microphone: foam and fur.
Sony ECM-778 Specifications:
Mic Type: Electret condenser shotgun microphone
Power Supply from Main Unit: External power supply 44 V to 52 V DC *IEC61938 (P48)
Monaural / Stereo: Monaural
Directivity: Super Cardioid
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 40 000 Hz
Front Sensitivity: -31dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1kHz)
Intrinsic Noise: 16dB SPL or less (0 dB = 2×10-5 Pa)
Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level: 133 dB SPL
Connector: XLR 3-pin
Current Consumption: 4 mA or less
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78dB SPL or more (IEC 179 A-weighted, 1kHz, 1Pa)
Operating Temperature: 0 ℃ to +60 ℃ (+32 °F to +140 °F)
Dimension: Diameter 20 mm x Length 176 mm (13/16 inches x 7 inches)
Weight: 102 g (3.6 oz)
The Sony ECM-778 will be available for purchase in September 2025 for around $1,200. More information about this shotgun microphone can be found on Sony's official website.
