Sony ECM-CG60 Shotgun Microphone

Product Type: Shotgun Microphone Model: ECM-CG60 Microphone Type - High-performance monaural shotgun microphone - Supercardioid directivity - Designed to capture targeted sound while reducing surrounding sound - Suitable for video recording with compatible interchangeable-lens cameras and camcorders Directionality - Supercardioid pickup pattern - Focuses primarily on sound coming from in front of the microphone - Designed for more targeted audio capture than a built-in camera microphone Audio Connection - 3.5mm gold-coated L-type stereo mini plug - Cable length: Approx. 35cm / 13 7/8 in. - Connects to compatible recording equipment via its microphone input Power Supply - Supports plug-in power - Can alternatively operate using 1 × AAA alkaline battery - Dual power options make it suitable for extended outdoor shooting Noise Reduction Design - Supplied microphone holder helps absorb camera operating noise - Sony specifically notes that the holder helps reduce zooming noise from the camera being transmitted to the microphone Compact Design - Approx. 15% shorter than the ECM-CG50 - Compact design intended to pair well with interchangeable-lens cameras