Sony ECM322BC Brochure (Sony Lavalier Microphones) - Page 2

Sony is a leading provider of professional lavalier microphones. The ECM-50, Sony's first lavalier microphone released in 1969, was an epoch-making product that achieved a perfect balance between compact size and excellent performance. The ECM-50 led to the development of the broadcast-standard ECM-30, a smaller and less expensive lavalier released a few years later. More than four decades later, Sony is still a leader in the lavalier microphone market with nine models and 21 variations, including the ECM-55 which is the successor of the legendary ECM-50, and the ECM-44 which is the successor of the ECM-30. Sony's ECM-88 is a series of ultra-miniature, omni-directional lavalier microphones, whose performance is highly acclaimed within broadcast, production, and theatrical circles. The ECM-77 is also very well regarded, especially by broadcasters. The ECM-66 is another top-of-the-line model with uni-directional directivity, which provides good isolation and resistance to feedback. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of digital wireless microphone systems*1. Recently, the ECM-66, ECM-55, and ECM-44 series have been qualified for use with digital wireless by enhancing the capsule shielding to reduce radio frequency interference susceptibility, as well as the ECM-77 series*2. In addition to superb sound quality, digital systems offer a number of advantages such as stable transmission and a more flexible channel plan. Lavalier microphones from Sony are an ideal choice for virtually all quality-conscious sound-gathering applications, including public address, ENG/EFP, studio, theater, and use with musical instruments. *1 The digital wireless microphone system is not available in some countries. *2 Digital wireless system requires use of the /9X version lavalier microphones. The ECM-77, ECM-66, ECM-55, and ECM-44 series have already been switched to the /9X version. Variation of the Interface B type *3 Supplied with an in-line battery unit, or a DC-78 DC power supply unit. Two-way powering possible - internal AA-size (LR6) alkaline-battery operation or external DC (12 to 48 V) operation. BC type BMP type Supplied with a Sony 4-pin connector (SMC9-4P), for use with the WRT-8B/822A/822B, UHF-synthesized transmitter, or DWT-B01 bodypack transmitter. Supplied with a 3-pole locking mini plug for use with the bodypack transmitter included in the UWP series. B BC BPT type *4 *5 Supplied without a connector (pigtail), enabling users to choose connectors according to their transmitter. FPT type Beige-colored model supplied without a connector (pigtail), enabling users to choose connectors according to their transmitter. BMP Note: / 9X version shown (bottom microphone image in each box ) includes a different color strain relief at the top of the connector. Legend: B BC BMP BPT FPT Type of applicable interface. BPT FPT /9X Digital wireless model *3 ECM-44B does not support external DC operation. *4 There is no difference in appearance between the conventional BPT type and "/9X" BPT type. *5 Radio-frequency interference from the digital wireless system may occur if the self-prepared connector has not been grounded sufficiently. 2