Canon DM-E1D Digital Microphone

The Canon DM-E1D is an external digital microphone designed to enhance audio recording quality when used with compatible EOS cameras. This accessory allows content creators, videographers, and photographers to capture high-fidelity sound with greater ease and flexibility. Customized for select EOS cameras with a Multi-Function Shoe. It integrates seamlessly with the camera system. The microphone connects directly via the camera's Multi-Function Shoe, which simplifies the setup by eliminating the need for separate internal batteries or cumbersome cabling. It offers 90° (narrow) or 120° (wide) stereo capture. These settings are ideal for various recording situations, from focused subjects to wider soundscapes. It provides a unidirectional pattern to capture sound directly in front of the microphone. This mode is perfect for isolating the subject’s audio from background noise.

Settings can be adjusted directly through the camera's interface, making it convenient for the user to change microphone settings on the fly without having to handle the mic itself. The mic includes a windscreen to reduce undesirable wind noise when recording outdoors, helping to ensure clearer sound even in challenging weather conditions.

Product Features in Detail

Multi-Function Shoe Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D
The DM-E1D is the first full digital microphone released for EOS Digital cameras. Digital signals are less susceptible to external noise, resulting in better sound quality compared to analog microphones. Utilising the new Multi-Function Shoe, the DM-E1D draws power directly from the camera and is able to transmit audio data to the camera. This results in a battery-less and cable-less design.

3 Types of Directional Setting
This microphone is equipped with three types of directivity for optimum recording according to the usage situation. Directivity can be switched via the menu screen on the camera.

Shotgun
Especially useful when recording an interview or recording a specific item.

90 degrees
Records in a larger angle than shotgun to include more ambience sound around the subject.

120 degrees
Great for recording surrounding ambience sound in a large hall or during a performance.

Battery- & Cable-Free
Powered by the Multi-Function Shoe, there is no need to worry if the microphone runs out of power during a shoot. Without any external cable, there is no risk of accidental detachment during use.

Setup via In-Camera Display Menu
A touch of the Menu button located at the back of the DM-E1D will display the microphone settings immediately on the camera's LCD monitor. Pressing the Menu button again will toggle back to the camera's menu settings.
With microphone settings done directly on the camera display, this allows for reduction in the size of the microphone, and also removes the risk of accidental switching of settings when loading and unloading equipment.