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The Sony ECM-778 microphone is designed for professionals in television, cinema, and documentary production, offering high-quality audio performance and practical features.
Compact at 17.6 cm and 102 g, its durable aluminum build minimizes electromagnetic interference and vibrations, aiding seamless camera or boom use.
Features a brass acoustic tube and updated capsule, it delivers a frequency range of 40 Hz to 40 kHz, suitable for Hi-Res Audio recording.
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