Sony ECM-S1 wi-fi microphone: Worth and availability
Sony’s ECM-S1 is priced at Rs 34,990 and is accessible throughout all Sony Middle, Alpha Flagship shops, Sony authorised sellers, ecommerce web sites (Amazon and Flipkart) and main digital shops throughout India.
Sony ECM-S1 wi-fi microphone: Key highlights
The ECM-S1 is supplied with three large-diameter (14mm) capsules that correspond to a few sound pickup modes — Uni-directional, Omni-directional and Stereo. This supplies high-quality sound pickup with excessive sensitivity, and broad frequency traits. The microphone’s correct low noise ranges and broad dynamic vary additionally permits for clear recording of even the softest sounds.
It additionally has a noise minimize filter that removes harsh noise by way of digital sign processing, and a low-cut filter that reduces low-frequency noise reminiscent of wind, air-con, and vibration. This reduces the results of the encircling atmosphere.
The ECM-S1 microphone is gentle, weighing simply 157g, and compact at 63.0 mm x 137.5 mm x 63.0 mm(W/H/D) with an ultra-light and compact receiver that weighs 25g at 32 mm x 29 mm x 50 mm (W/H/D). The Bluetooth 5.3 (Bluetooth Low Power) and LC3plus codec ship low energy consumption, low latency, and excessive sound high quality. Utilizing wi-fi connection permits for a recording model that is still unaffected by environmental circumstances. It’s also possible to obtain a brand new degree of sound pickup, enabling talks and singing accompanied by musical devices to be recorded in excessive sound high quality.
For connectivity, the receiver will be connected to a appropriate digicam by way of its MI Shoe. The microphone and receiver are geared up with USB Kind-C terminals that assist 48 kHz/24-bit digital audio output. The receiver additionally has a 3.5mm mini jack (stereo) as an audio output terminal.
The microphone is supplied with an unbiased dial that adjusts the sound recording degree. The ECM-S1’s audio enter degree quantity may also be adjusted intuitively with the higher dial whereas checking the audio enter degree in actual time with the indicator lamps. The built-in LINK lamp signifies the communication standing between the microphone and receiver to forestall any missed recording.
When recording by way of a USB connection, the microphone’s headphone out jack can monitor the audio with out involving the related machine. The headphone quantity may also be adjusted with a brief press of the dial on the underside of the microphone.
Customers may even alter the audio mixing ratio between the enter quantity degree of the audio from the microphone and that of the audio from the pc or smartphone by way of the USB reference to the headphone quantity/mixing ratio adjustment dial on the microphone.
The ECM-S1 and receiver every have a built-in battery for prolonged use. The receiver may also be used with the assist of direct energy provide when related to the digicam’s MI Shoe or a USB Kind-C cable. The microphone can be utilized constantly for as much as 13 hours when the battery is absolutely charged utilizing a USB Kind-C cable.
As well as, a pop guard reduces popping noises that happen when the speaker’s mouth is near the microphone and their breath comes into direct contact with the microphone. This permits vocals, narration, and different audio to be recorded underneath optimum circumstances. A stand that may be connected to the microphone can be included permitting the microphone to face with out assist whereas recording.
The microphone angle may also be adjusted ahead or backward. Alternatively, the stand will be eliminated when not in use and the 1/4-inch thread on the underside of the microphone permits it to be mounted on a tripod or connected to a commercially out there microphone arm.
