Sony ECM680S User manual

ECM-680S
ECM-678
ECM-674
ECM-673
Shotgun Microphones
ECM-680S
ECM-678
ECM-674
ECM-673

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Reach out and record
Capture the sound of distant subjects effectively and beautifully with Sony shotgun
microphones. Sony mics deliver superb fidelity, reliability and versatility. A choice of
four models enables you to match the mic to your camcorder and your application.
Whether you’re shooting news, events, indie films or documentaries; whether you’re in
the studio or in the field; whether you’re mounting the mic to a camcorder or a boom
pole; Sony shotgun microphones excel.
Sony and microphones
Sony has a long and deep heritage in mics. In
1957, our classic C-37A condenser microphone
took the recording industry by storm, rapidly
becoming a fixture in the major studios of Los
Angeles and New York. In the 1960s, our electret
condenser designs became de facto standards in
lavaliers and shotguns. Today Sony is a technology
leader in digital wireless microphones, transmitters
and receivers. Of course, Sony is also a world
leader in professional camcorders, making Sony
shotgun mics a perfect fit for Sony camcorders.
Advanced Electret Condenser
capsules
Every microphone in the series takes advantage
of Sony’s latest-generation Electret Condenser
capsule for excellent performance in both
field and studio productions. Sensitivity is as
high as -28 dB (ECM-678) while inherent noise
is reduced to a minimum, as low as 16 dB SPL
(ECM-678). Combined with Sony’s super cardioid
pickup pattern, this performance enables you to
successfully capture even faint sounds at long
distances with excellent quality.
Wide, flat response
Professionals trust Sony for accurate sound
reproduction and these microphones deliver.
Typical on-axis frequency response is a wide 40 Hz
to 20 kHz with a smooth characteristic. The result is
open, natural sound reproduction.
Compact design
Every microphone in the series is a slender 13/16
inches in diameter (about 20 mm ). And the
compact ECM-673 is just 7-7/8 inches long (200 mm).
Durable and reliable
Sony knows what happens in a typical day in
production and news. We know you don’t always
have the opportunity to baby your equipment, to
handle it carefully or fully protect it in transit. With
robust mechanical engineering, Sony professional
mics are built to take it.
Low cut filter
To reduce ambient noise, each Sony shotgun mic
includes a two-position low-cut filter with settings
for Music (M) and Voice (V).

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ECM-680S Stereo Shotgun
Microphone
The ECM-680S incorporates two large-diaphragm
bi-directional capsules, in Mid Side (MS)
configuration. The two signals are matrixed to
create Left and Right channels for a spacious,
natural soundstage. Or switch the mic into
Monaural mode, for highly directional pickup.
The mic can output both channels on a single
XLR-5-pin cable, convenient for either camcorder
or boom pole mounting. For visual confirmation,
Stereo mode is indicated by an LED on the camera
body. Stereo/Mono mode can also be selected
from compatible Sony camcorders, including
the HDW-F900R or 790 HDCAM® camcorders and
PDW-F800, 700, F355, F350, F335 or F330 XDCAM® HD
camcorders.
LINEUP
Stereo / Monaural switchable, with high sensitivity and excellent sound quality
ECM-680S
The ECM-680S attached to a Sony
PDW-F800 XDCAM® HD422
camcorder.
ECM-680S Stereo
Directivity Characteristics Frequency Responce Characteristics
0°
0dB
-20
-40
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
120°
90°
60°
30°
2 kHz
1 kHz
500 Hz
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20 100 1k 10k 20k
20
Response (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
0°
90°
180°
ECM-680S Monaural
Directivity Characteristics Frequency Responce Characteristics
1 kHz
500 Hz
4 kHz
10 kHz
-10
-20
0dB
0°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
150°
120°
90°
60°
30° 30°
-30
-20
-10
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20 100 1k 10k 20k
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Response (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
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ECM-678
LINEUP
ECM-678 Shotgun Microphone
The ECM-678 is superbly sensitive and quiet with
broad, flat response. The mic can even handle
sound pressure to nearly the threshold of pain.
Super-cardioid directional Shotgun with High Sensitivity and Low Inherent Noise
The ECM-678 attached to a Sony
PDW-530 XDCAM camcorder.
ECM-678
Directivity Characteristics Frequency Responce Characteristics
0°
0dB
-5
-10
-15
-20
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
150°
120°
90°
60°
30°
1 kHz
500 Hz
4 kHz
10 kHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k
0°
90°
180°
20k Hz
Response (dB)
Frequency (Hz)

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ECM-674
ECM-673
ECM-674 Dual Power Shotgun
Microphone
The affordable ECM-674 extends your flexibility,
accepting either phantom power over the
XLR-3-pin cable or 1.5 Volt power from an internal
AA battery. Because old batteries can leak and
damage a mic, the ECM-674 incorporates a
protection circuit that detects low battery voltage
and shuts the mic down.
ECM-673 Compact Shotgun
Microphone
The affordable ECM-673 is just 7-7/8 inches long
(200 mm). So it’s perfect for mounting on Sony
HDV™ and XDCAM EX™ camcorders, where it
maintains proper balance.
Compact, Lightweight and Affordable, Suitable for a Compact Camcorder
ECM-674 ECM-673
The ECM-673 attached to a Sony
PMW-EX3 XDCAM EXTM camcorder.
ECM-674
Directivity Characteristics Frequency Responce Characteristics
-10
-5
-15
-20
0dB
0°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
150°
120°
90°
60°
30°
1 kHz
500 Hz
4 kHz
10 kHz
+20
+10
0
–10
–20
–30
20 10050 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Response (dB)
0°
90°
180°
Frequency (Hz)
ECM-673
Directivity Characteristics Frequency Responce Characteristics
-10
-15
-5
-20
0dB
0°
30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
150°
120°
90°
60°
30°
1 kHz
500 Hz
4 kHz
10 kHz
+20
+10
0
–10
–20
–30
20 10050 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Response (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
0°
90°
180°

ECM-680S ECM-678 ECM-674 ECM-673
Capsule type Electret condenser Electret condenser Electret condenser Electret condenser
Stereo type MS (Mid-Side) – – –
Directivity Stereo: Uni-directional
Monaural: Super-cardioid
Super-cardioid Super-cardioid Super-cardioid
Frequency response Stereo: 50 Hz to 20 kHz
Monaural: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
40 Hz to 20 kHz 40 Hz to 20 kHz 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity (at 1 kHz)¹ Stereo: -28 dB ±3 dB
Monaural: -32 dB ±3 dB
-28 dB ±3 dB -36 dB ±3 dB -36 dB ±3 dB
Output impedance (at 1 kHz) 100  ±20% 200  ±20% 220  ±20% 220  ±20%
Dynamic range Stereo: 103 dB or more
Monaural: 104 dB or more
111 dB or more Phantom: 107 dB or more,
Battery: 98 dB or more
107 dB or more
Signal-to-noise ratio (IEC179
A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1Pa)
Stereo: 73 dB or more
Monaural: 74 dB or more
78 dB or more 77 dB or more 77 dB or more
Inherent noise² Stereo: 21 dB SPL or less
Monaural: 20 dB SPL or less
16 dB SPL or less 17 dB SPL or less 17 dB SPL or less
Wind noise² 55 dB SPL or less (with windscreen)
60 dB SPL or less (without windscreen)
60 dB SPL or less (without winscreen) 45 dB SPL or less (with windscreen)
50 dB SPL (without windscreen)
45 dB SPL or less (with windscreen)
50 dB SPL (without windscreen)
Induction noise from
external magnetic field²
0 dB SPL or less 0 dB SPL or less 0 dB SPL or less 0 dB SPL or less
Maximum input sound
pressure level²
124 dB SPL 127 dB SPL Phantom: 124 dB SPL or less
Battery: 115 dB SPL
124 dB SPL
Power requirements External DC 40 to 52 V External DC 40 to 52 V External: DC 40 to 52 V,
Battery: 1.5 V
External DC 40 to 52 V
Dimensions (diameter x length) 13/16 x 9 7/8 inches
(20 x 250 mm)
13/16 x 9 7/8 inches
(20 x 250 mm)
13/16 x 10 5/8 inches
(20 x 268 mm)
13/16 x 7 7/8 inches
(20 x 200 mm)
Weight Approx. 3.7 oz (105 g) 7 oz (200 g) Approx. 6.5 oz (185 g) without battery
Approx. 7.3 oz (208 g) with battery
Approx. 4.8 oz (135 g)
Supplied Accessories
Windscreen Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mic holder Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mic spacer x2 x2 x2 x2
Mic cable Yes (XLR-5-pin to XLR-5-pin) Yes (XLR-3-pin to XLR-3-pin) Yes (XLR-3-pin to XLR-3-pin) Yes (XLR-3-pin to XLR-3-pin)
Stand adaptor x2 x2 x2 x2
Carrying case Yes Yes – –
Operating instructions Yes Yes Yes Yes
SPECIFICATIONS
HDW-650
HVR-V1U
HVR-Z7U
HVR-S270U
PMW-EX1R
PMW-EX3
PDW-F800
¹ 0 dB=1 V/Pa., at 1 kHz ² 0 dB=20 Pa.
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HXR-NX5U

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RECOMMENDED SHOTGUN MICROPHONE FOR CAMCORDERS
ECM-680S ECM-678 ECM-674 ECM-673
Stereo/Mono Mono Mono Mono
HD
HDCAM
HDW-F900R
HDW-750/750P lO*² O O
HDW-730S
O*¹*³ lO O
HDW-650/650F/650P
lO*² O O
XDCAM HD422
PDW-700/F800
lO*² O*² O*²
XDCAM HD
PDW-F355/F335
lO*² O*² O*²
XDCAM EX
PMW-350/320
lO*² O*² O*²
PMW-EX3/EX1R
O*¹ O O l
HXR-NX5U
O*¹ lO O
HDV
HVR-S270U
O*¹ lO O
HVR-Z7U
O*¹ lO O
HVR-Z5U
O*¹ lO O
HVR-V1U
O*¹ O _*4l
HVR-A1U
O*¹ O _*4l
SD
Digital Betacam™
DVW-970/970P
O*¹*³ lO O
XDCAM SD
PDW-530/530P
PDW-510/510P O*¹*³ lO O
MPEG IMX™
MSW-970/970P
O*¹*³ lO O
DVCAM
DSR-400/400P
DSR-450WS/450WSP _*5_*5Ol
*¹ with K-1504, XLR-5P - XLR-3P (2) cable *² with K-1502, XLR-3P - XLR-5P cable *³ Connect to rear panel *4 Since the ECM-674 is relatively long compared to compact camcorders such as the HVR-A1
or the HVR-V1, the microphone might encroach on the camera’s field of view.
*5 Due to the high sensitivity of the microphone and headroom of the recorder, sound
recordings may become distorted when excessive audio is input.
l Highly recommended
Recommended
-- Not recommended
NXCAM™

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