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New Delhi [India]March 27: Increasing its microphone portfolio, Sony has launched the brand new wi-fi/streaming microphone ECM-S1. This cutting-edge microphone combines prime quality sound seize with a light-weight design. With ECM-S1, Sony empowers video content material creators with the power to attain superior audio recording throughout numerous taking pictures situations.
For skilled videographers and video content material creators who require top-notch audio high quality for shoots, livestreams, and podcasts, the ECM-S1 microphone is the final word instrument. The microphone has a compact and light-weight physique and is supplied with three 14 mm large-diameter capsules tuned to seize human voices naturally and with high-quality sound. Its seamless connection to cameras, computer systems, and smartphones makes an indispensable asset for content material creators searching for a dynamic and interesting audio-video expertise. As audio is recorded on to the digicam by way of a wi-fi connection, “sound and video lag” that typically happens when sound and video are enter individually to a distribution machine throughout reside streaming doesn’t happen, thus delay compensation will not be required.
ECM-S1 microphones embody the model’s dedication to innovation and excellence. With these new choices, Sony continues to push the boundaries of audio expertise, empowering creators to attain exceptional sound high quality throughout numerous content material creation avenues.
1. Excessive-quality sound pickup efficiency and synchronization of sound and video by connecting to a digicam
The ECM-S1 is supplied with three large-diameter (14mm) capsules that corresponds to 3 sound pickup modes: Uni-directional, Omni-directional and Stereo, offering high-quality sound pickup with excessive sensitivity, and broad frequency traits. The microphone’s intrinsic low noise ranges and broad dynamic vary permits for clear recording of even the softest sounds.
By tuning it to file human voices naturally and clearly, the microphone can seize practical and wealthy textured sound throughout recording that’s distinctive to streaming microphones. It additionally has a noise reduce filter that successfully removes harsh noise by digital sign processing, and a low-cut filter that reduces pointless low-frequency noise similar to wind, air con, and vibration, thus decreasing the results of the encircling surroundings. The ECM-S1 has a full vary of capabilities that scale back noise and assist high-quality sound pickup.
2. A brand new sound pickup model with a compact, light-weight housing and versatile connectivity
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(1) codec ship low energy consumption, low latency, and excessive sound high quality. Utilizing wi-fi connection permits for a recording model that continues to be unaffected by environmental situations. It’s also possible to obtain a brand new stage 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 suitable digicam by way of it is MI Shoe. The microphone and receiver are outfitted with USB Sort-C® terminals that assist 48 kHz/24-bit digital audio output(2). Because of this, the microphone can file prime quality sound in a wide range of methods, similar to connecting the microphone wirelessly to a PC or smartphone by way of the receiver’s USB or connecting the microphone on to a PC or smartphone by way of USB. The receiver additionally has a 3.5mm mini jack (stereo) as an audio output terminal.
3. Excessive operability that meets the wants of various creators
The microphone is supplied with an impartial dial that adjusts the sound recording stage. The ECM-S1’s audio enter stage quantity may also be adjusted intuitively with the higher dial whereas checking the audio enter stage 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 between the microphone(3) and a PC or smartphone, headphones (commercially obtainable) will be related(4) to the microphone’s headphone out jack to watch 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. You possibly can alter the audio mixing ratio between the enter quantity stage 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 repeatedly with the assist of direct energy provide when related to the digicam’s MI Shoe(5) or a USB Sort-C® cable. The microphone can be utilized repeatedly for as much as 13 hours when the battery is totally charged utilizing a USB Sort-C® cable.
As well as, a pop guard reduces popping noises that happens when the speaker’s mouth is near the microphone and their breath comes into direct contact with the microphone. This allows vocals, narration, and different audio to be recorded underneath optimum situations. A stand that may be connected to the microphone can also be included(6), 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″ thread on the underside of the microphone permits it to be mounted on a tripod or connected to a commercially obtainable microphone arm(7).
Pricing and Availability
The ECM-S1 will likely be obtainable throughout will likely be obtainable throughout all Sony Middle, Alpha Flagship shops, Sony licensed sellers, ecommerce web sites (Amazon and Flipkart) and main digital shops throughout India.
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(1) LC3plus is the supported audio format within the ECM-S1.
(2) Solely obtainable when related to a USB Audio Class 1.0 suitable machine. Moreover, even with USB Audio Class 1.0 compatibility, some units might require a further conversion adapter for connection.
(3) A 3.5 mm mini jack (stereo) (3-pole).
(4) Audio can’t be monitored, even on related headphones, if not related by way of USB to a USB Audio Class 1.0 supporting machine.
(5) Energy will not be provided relying on the digicam. Please examine the next web site for suitable fashions. www.sony-asia.com/electronics/assist/cameras-camcorders
When there’s analog audio from the microphone output terminal, the receiver can be utilized repeatedly for about 3 hours when totally charged.
(6) Hooked up to the microphone on the time buy.
(7) Relying on the screw dimension of the microphone arm, a commercially obtainable conversion adapter could also be required.
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