Sony Launches New High-Res Shotgun Microphone for Pro Creators

Introducing the Sony ECM-778

Designed for content production where audio quality is highly important, such as films, dramas, and documentaries, this flagship mono high-resolution model is set to deliver immersive, high-quality audio recordings. The microphone offers versatile mounting options, whether fixed to a boom pole or directly attached to compatible cameras.

Ideal to be used mounted on a boom or on a camera, this ultracompact electret-condenser mic delivers pristine, neutral sound with clear, open highs and a rich, stable low-mid response, ideal for dialog, ambient sound, and acoustic instruments.

Professional Features for a Variety of Uses

Featuring a supercardioid pickup pattern and finely tuned phase interference system, the ECM-778 should be able to capture clear audio from the front while rejecting side and rear noise.

It should also be able to maintain stable frequency and directivity performance across a wide range of recording distances. Whether boom-mounted in a tight space or attached to a camera in the field, it provides accurate, high-quality sound without compromise.

Plus, at just 7 inches and 3.6 oz, the ECM-778 is ideal for mobile productions. A low-cut filter switch on the mic body will further provide wind and rumble reduction at the source, and two included windscreens (foam and fur) allow you to adapt for indoor or outdoor conditions.

Price and Availability

The Sony ECM-778 is out and available for preorder now, with units expected to ship later this summer. Here are the full specs and purchase options.

• For TV, Broadcast, Film, Documentary
• 7" Design for Boom or Camera Use
• XLR Output, Requires Phantom Power
• Highly Focused Supercardioid Pickup
• Stable Sound over Wide Distance Range
• Lightweight at just 3.6 oz
• Low-Cut Switch for Wind Noise
• Clear, Natural Hi-Res Audio
• Foam and Fur Windscreens Included
• Machined Aluminum Chassis