Sony ECMVG1 User manual

Electret Condenser Microphone
The extremely lightweight and newly developed windscreen make this microphone
ideal for field sound shooting with compact camcorders or attached to boom poles.
Outstanding Sound Quality
The ECM-VG1 is specifically designed for professional field and studio production
applications at an affordable price. It offers a flat-and-wide frequency response
(40 Hz to 20 kHz), excellent sensitivity of -33 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa), and a low inherent
noise level of less than 18 dB SPL. It delivers exceptionally smooth and natural sound
reproduction.
Compact and Extremely Lightweight Design with Metal Body
Designed as an extremely lightweight shotgun microphone, the ECM-VG1 maintains good
balance even when mounted on compact camcorders.
• Weight: 2.3 oz (66 g), 3.2 oz (92 g) with windscreen
• Length: 8 3/8 inches (210 mm), 9 1/8 inches (230 mm) with windscreen
Built-in Low-cut Filter
The built-in two-position (M, V) low-cut switch provides a simple method of reducing the
effects of unwanted ambient noise.
External DC (40 to 52 V) Operation
The ECM-VG1 provides an electronically balanced output operation on 48 V standard
external power.
Newly Developed Windscreen
The ECM-VG1 comes with a newly developed windscreen. An internal frame fixes
the windscreen rigidly, making a space between the microphone and the outside
part of the windscreen. It suppresses strong wind noise and protects the ECM-VG1
from the contact noise that is typical in harsh operational environments such as
outdoor applications.
ECM-VG1
Electret Condenser Microphone
Mounted on professional camcorders
Internal structure of the Windscreen
Attached to a boom pole

ECM-VG1
Capsule type Electret condenser
Directivity Super cardioid
Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity (at 1 kHz) -33dB*1±3dB
Output impedance (at 1 kHz) 600+20%
Dynamic range 109dB or more
Signal-to-noise ratio (IEC179 A-weighted, 1 kHz, 1Pa) 76dB or more
Inherent noise 18dBSPL*2 or less
Wind noise 45dBSPL*2 or less with windscreen
Induction noise from external magnetic field 0dBSPL*2 or less
Maximum input sound pressure level 127dBSPL*2 or more
Power requirements DC 40 to 52 V
Dimensions ø13/16 x 8 3/8 inches (ø20 x 210 mm)
Weight Approx. 2.3 oz (66 g)
Supplied accessories Windscreen (1), Microphone holder (1),
Microphone spacer (1), Stand adaptor (2),
Operating instruction (1), Warranty booklet (1)
Specifications
ECM-VG1
Supplied Accessories
*1: 0dB=1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz *2: 0dBSPL=20μPa
Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
sony.com/proaudio
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features, design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The values for weight and dimension are approximate.
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Printed in USA (4/11)
The ECM-VG1 is produced at
Sony / Taiyo Corporation, which has
received ISO14001Environmental
Management Certification.
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