Sony ECM-B1M Camera-Mount Digital Shotgun Microphone

2023-11-22T19:00:00

Contacts don't work correctly and a message intermitently appears on screen while filming - saying product is not compatible... Certainly not professional level... professional price alright

Barryfingaz

Originally posted at

2023-09-09T20:00:00

No wires, no Battery, no fuss, beautiful sound without needing to worry about settings if I don't have time. This mic is a dream to use for run-and-gun. I can easily switch to pickup sound directionally or surround. I can't recommend it enough.

CineChris

Originally posted at

2022-12-02T19:00:00

I haven't used it extensively yet, but I am more elderly now and my breathing was showing up in the audio when I shot video on my A1. I bought this microphone to fix it. I set it to Shotgun, Noise Canceling and -10 db Attenuation (where it was set at unboxing). Now the sound I record in front of my camera is crystal clear, and I don't have to spend time in post cleaning up something I cannot avoid.

RockyTrekker

Originally posted at

2022-10-12T10:34:12

Aside for waiting more than 2 months, the product works well and is very portable.

Thomas V.

2021-12-19T08:28:21

Great tool. Very useful with Sony cameras

Joel F.

2021-11-26T13:14:31

This is an excellent shotgun mic for the Sony Alpha 7 RIV. No batteries are required. Just slide it in the camera shoe and you?re set.

TOMI B.

2021-11-10T14:27:31

Perfect for my need

AWI D.

2021-10-25T11:36:24

The Pros: So far this mic is doing what I need it to do, and doing it well. It is lightweight, and requires no cords on my Sony A7r. The directional settings work as advertised. I think I would use the Noise Cancellation mode only in certain settings, as it does cut a lot of the highs, making it sound a bit like there's a blanket over the mic. But in the right situation it'll be great to have. The Cons: The lightweight plastic does transfer sound easily, so don't let anything touch it while recording. The isolation in the mount works for minimal movement, but it will allow noise to come through if it's knocking about. Better mics will come in time, but there's nothing else that hits so many good points for me right now. I couldn't upload a photo, but my rig is this on a Sony A7r, mounted on a DJI Ronin-S, so the gimbal will minimize the chance to pick up transferred noise. It's good for grabbing ambient sound and voice that is deliberately framed and placed. Great for when I can't wrangle a boom mic. Now the only cable is for the Atomos Ninja I use for a bigger screen. Gotta work on that.

JAMES W.

2021-10-24T08:28:02

I was waiting for this product forever to be in stock and when I saw Adorama has it, I immediately bought it and it?s a next level audio and I don?t even need to edit my audio at all and it?s so professional and clear and I feel like I?m creating a video with really expensive microphone. The fact that I can just put on top of my camera without any cables and without needing to change is phenomenal. I really do love it and even though it is pricey but it?s totally worth it rather than buying tens of cheap microphones and getting them to work. Save your money and buy it and u will be set for long term.

HTOOMYAT Z.

2021-05-06T13:01:51

I am quite amazed at the performance of this mic, as digital signal processing gives excellent directionality and off-axis signal rejection when needed. Having three pickup pattens at the touch of a switch is extremely useful in the field to cover different shooting situations quickly. The noise reduction feature is very effective without interfering with signal quality. I am finding it possible to do excellent interviews with the on camera mic at distances that would have been impossible before. Maybe not quite as good as having a sound man, but a huge step forward for one-man-banding. My only complaint is that the included softie is not particularly effective against wind noise, but good third-party solutions are available. Using it on the A7R4, I also very much appreciate having an easily accessible manual volume control. For me a leap forward in on-camera mics.

TOBY M.

2020-12-26T09:02:54

Works great, really happy it's a hot shoe that fits in without any extra wiring.

SAMANTHA L.

2020-12-16T07:55:56

Amazing sound quality. Small and light.

Paige S.

2020-11-18T20:28:32

Great sound quality captured, even 5 ft away. Convenient, no wiring to worry about. Works great with my Sony A7C, because it uses digital. Can’t confirm how it is with analog, say, with A7iii for example. But overall for me, it pretty much perfect.

TOSAPOL P.

2020-11-04T07:06:12

Fantastic audio quality, great for backup audio on interviews or main audio on YouTube videos/mini documentaries.

MITCHELL B.

2020-07-19T10:24:24

This is the best Grab-and-go vlogging microphone I've found anywhere at any price period. I know most buyers are putting this mic on their Sony DSLR bodies, I am using the Sony AX-700 video camera and it's well suited for this particular mic. The voice quality and clarity, while effectively cancelling outside and background noise is flawless! No battery and the controls are clear and available right on the back. If you have any mic experience at all, this is one you can use easily without the owner's pamphlet. Very intuitive. On the AX-700 I have to use it in the analogue setting. I'm a professional videographer and I cannot afford to end up with low sound quality in my work. I have one of these on each of my AX-700 units and because it's not stereo, the blend between cameras is perfect. Well made, the wind sock is effective in moderate wind and does not "muffle" indoor sound, so I just leave those on all the time. I would recommend this mic without hesitation to any prosumer, or professional who does interviews, or vlogging. If you do a lot of running and gunning... this microphone won't pick up your breath behind the camera! just what's in front of it. BUT, you "can" change the setting to include side or back noise if you need to record a group discussion, but no stereo separation of course.

FREDERICK D.