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Australia
Standard Shipping 4-7 business days: AU $8.95*
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While we can’t offer a refund or replacement if you simply change your mind, we’re here to help if your item has a problem under Australian Consumer Law. You may be entitled to a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the item:
has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
is unsafe
is significantly different from the sample or description
doesn't do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can't be easily fixed
If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it can’t be repaired in a reasonable time, we’ll offer a suitable resolution such as a refund or replacement. Please keep your proof of purchase — e.g. your receipt. More details here.
| Microphone Type | Lavalier |
|---|---|
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Speech |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Element Type | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
|---|---|
| Maximum SPL | 115 dB SPL (1% THD) 124 dB SPL (10% THD) |
| Sensitivity | -34 dB (1 kHz) |
| Analog Output | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male (Locking, on Attached Cable) |
|---|
| Power Sources | Plug-In Power |
|---|
| Colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Environmental Resistance | No |
Offering the professional performance of the ECM-77 in a more durable, compact, and plug-in powered form factor, the Sony ECM-L1 Lavalier Microphone is an omnidirectional lavalier mic ideal for creators and pro video applications. The ECM-L1 delivers high-quality sound and durability thanks to a brass capsule, ceramic back plate, and thick OFC cable.
The capsule of the ECM-L1, which borrows its design from the ECM-77, offers clear, crisp sound with a quick response. With plug-in power, rather than external power, the ECM-L1 is compatible with a wide range of common recording devices, from camera systems like Sony's own α and FX series to portable recorders and smartphones. The common 3.5mm screw-lock plug provides further compatibility and reliability to avoid accidental pullouts. Highly compact and featuring a discreet black finish, the ECM-L1 is easy to hide on clothing during shoots.
The ECM-L1 inherits the technology of the ECM-77 to achieve high sound quality and rugged dependability. The capsule is enclosed in a machined brass casing to suppress unwanted external resonance and provide clear, crisp sound. The ceramic backplate offers a quick response and high-resolution sound with low noise.
The oxygen-free copper (OFC) cable reduces signal transmission loss. The ECM-L1 provides outstanding audio recording without sacrificing quality by producing a very high-purity OFC cable.
The robust brass enclosure around the microphone capsule offers physical protection, resisting deformation and damage during use. The 2.2mm-thick OFC cable is resistant to bending and tensile stress while being difficult to disconnect, ensuring the ECM-L1 will stand up to the rigours of production.
Unlike the related ECM-77, the ECM-L1 offers plug-in power, allowing it to be compatible with many different recording devices. Sony α and FX-series cameras as well as any other cameras with 3.5mm inputs and plug-in power, will work perfectly. You can also use the ECM-L1 with many kinds of wireless receivers or bodybacks, field recorders, smartphones, and much more; as long as the device can provide plug-in power.
Suppose you already have an ECM-77 or are interested in some of the accessory options provided by this lav. In that case, the ECM-L1 makes things more convenient with default support for many accessories common between the two mics. This includes:
