Sony ECMMS957

A One-Point Stereo Microphone, featuring Mid/Side (MS) Capsules with a Switchable Pickup Angle, a Rotating Mid Capsule, an Oxygen-free Copper (OFC) Litz cord, and a Gold-plated L-shaped Stereo Miniplug.  For the advanced amateur and professional to use for instrumental recording.  Output Impedance 600 ohms unbalanced, Frequency Response50 - 18,000Hz, Power Requirement 1xAA cel.

Features:

• For advanced, amateur and professional use
• Prosumer model for advanced amateur and professional use
• For instrumental recording thanks to Sony's sensitive Electret Condenser microphone design
• One-point stereo design -a single mic for stereo recording-is like having two microphones in one
• Mid/Side (MS) capsules with switchable pickup angle
• Ideal for portable DAT or MD digital recorders with frequency response to 18,000 Hz and 90 dB dynamic range to complement digital recording systems
• Mid/Side (MS) switch selects pickup angle between left and right channel; choose 90° for a single voice or instrument or 120° to pick up many voices and instruments, arranged across the stage
• Rotating Mid capsule to adjust the stereo pickup pattern for the widest range of recording situations
• Cannon XLR connector from microphone body to supplied cable for secure, reliable, low-noise connection
• Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Litz cord for superlative conductivity, minimum loss, minimum noise
• L-shaped stereo mini-plug fits portable recorders
• Supplied accessories include detachable cable, stand, holder, windscreen and carrying case

Specifications:

• Type: Mid-Side Stereo; Electret Condenser Microphone
• Directivity: Uni-Directional (stereo); Directive angle 90 or 120 (switchable)
• Effective Output Level: -45.8dBm <+->3dB (0dB=1mW/Pa, 1kHz)
• Open Circuit Output Voltage: -42dB <+->3dB (0dB=1mW/Pa, 1kHz)
• Output Impedance: 600 ohms <+->30%, unbalanced
• Frequency Response: 50 - 18,000Hz
• Maximum Sound Pressure Level Input: 115dB SPL (at 1kHz, 1% distortion)
• Dynamic Range: 90dB
• Cord Length: Detachable, OFC Litz Cord; 6.6' (2 m)
• Power Requirements: DC 1.5V from AA Battery (x1)
• Battery Life: Approx. 2,000 hours with Sony Manganese Battery

TMGR# ECMMS957