Sony ECM-778 Shotgun Microphone

The Sony ECM-778 is a compact, lightweight shotgun microphone designed for professionals working in television, broadcasting, film, and documentary projects. It delivers exceptional audio clarity, reliable performance, and features tailored for capturing sound in dynamic production environments. It has a highly focused supercardioid pickup that reduces background noise and isolates the desired sound source with precision, making it ideal for interviews, on-set dialogue, and long-range audio capture. The stable sound across wide distances ensures consistent audio quality even when the sound source moves or changes distance from the microphone. Clear, natural hi-res audio captures crisp, high-resolution audio with minimal distortion, suitable for professional applications. Its small 7" size makes it versatile for use on a boom pole or mounted directly to a camera. Weighing only 3.6 oz, it allows easy handling and reduces fatigue during extended shoots.

A low-cut switch minimizes low-frequency wind noise, enabling cleaner recordings in outdoor environments. The machined aluminum chassis offers durability while remaining lightweight, withstanding the rigors of on-location shoot environments. Foam and fur windscreens provide effective protection against wind noise and allows for clear sound capture in outdoor conditions. Standard XLR connectivity ensures compatibility with professional audio equipment. It operates with 48V phantom power for consistent and reliable performance. The Sony ECM-778 Shotgun Microphone is a professional tool offering clear and precise audio, rugged construction, and lightweight convenience. With features like its supercardioid pickup, low-cut filter, and durable design, it is ideal for professionals working in TV, film, and documentary production who require reliable and high-quality audio capture.

Product Features in Detail

Clear, open highs with solid mids and lows
A newly developed microphone capsule, machined brass acoustic tube, and refined circuitry combine to achieve pristine, neutral audio capture that fully supports the high resolution and extended frequency response of Hi-Res Audio. With a well-defined low-mid range and clear, open sounding highs it is possible to capture the natural nuances of human voices, environmental sounds, musical instruments, and more.

Narrow frontal directivity and smooth off-axis response
An advanced microphone capsule and acoustic tube form a precise phase interference system that attenuates pickup from the sides and rear consistently over the entire frequency range. Ideal off-axis characteristics based on exceptional super-cardioid directivity allow focused, natural sounding pickup from the front so that the desired sound is clearly captured and unwanted ambient noise is effectively attenuated while retaining smooth, natural overall response.

Stable response over a wide distance range
The microphone’s unique capsule and acoustic tube combination also minimises frequency and directivity variations at different recording distances, ensuring consistently high audio quality in the widest possible range of recording situations. Equally stunning sound is captured whether the microphone is on the camera, on a boom, or in any other type of studio installation.

Circuit design for high quality and low noise
Top-quality film capacitors and metal film resistors are used in the signal path to maximise sonic clarity and accuracy. Conductive polymer aluminium solid capacitors are used in the power supply for high capacity and wide dynamic range with minimum circuit size. A machined aluminium chassis protects the capsule from external vibration while effectively blocking electrical noise for high sonic purity.

Compact without compromising performance
The extraordinary performance of the ECM-778 is packed into a compact unit that is only 176 mm (7 inches) in length thanks to ingenious acoustic tube design and miniature circuitry. It can be boom mounted for recording in tight spaces, allowing the operator to get close to the subject for the clearest possible audio capture. When camera mounted it stays out of the frame and won’t restrict camera manoeuvrability.

Lightweight and easy to handle
A machined aluminium shell and overall miniaturisation result in a total weight of just 102 g (3.6 oz). Boom-mounted handling is quick and easy, reducing stress on the operator during long recording sessions. It also adds minimal weight and size when camera mounted so that maximum camera mobility is maintained. This compact, lightweight, high-performance microphone is ideal for just about any shooting environment.

Low-cut switch
An easily accessible low-cut switch on the microphone body can be turned on to attenuate wind noise and vibration and facilitate clear, intelligible recording in any environment.

Two wind screens supplied
The ECM-778 comes with foam and fur type wind screens, giving the user a choice for optimal performance in indoor and outdoor environments. The foam wind screen is lightweight, easy to use, and a good choice for indoor settings where there is little wind. The fur type offers higher wind attenuation, making it an effective choice for windy outdoor situations.

Rugged reliability
The machined aluminium outer shell is lightweight while providing extra durability. Measures have also been taken to enhance resistance to humidity4 so that consistent, reliable performance is ensured in a wide range of challenging conditions.

1 Equivalent sound pressure level value converted from the input level value that is acquired when 1% waveform distortion is produced by 1 kHzoutput signals from the microphone. (0 dB = 2×10-5Pa)
2 Equivalent sound pressure level value converted from the input level value that is acquired when 10% waveform distortion is produced by 1 kHzoutput signals from the microphone. (0 dB = 2×10-5Pa)
3 IEC 61938 P48
4 Sony survey. Not guaranteed to be 100% humidity resistant.
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7 4K: 3,840 x 2,160 pixels.
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