My review of the Sony ECM-B10, a flexible microphone for Alpha cameras! Sony ECM-B10 at B&H: bhpho.to/3xB1Zki / Sony ECM-B10 at WEX UK: tidd.ly/3y0N3x6 Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Cameralabs merchandise: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Gordon’s retro gear channel: th-cam.com/users/dinobytes Check MPB to buy and sell used gear: prf.hn/l/Rvlz95l Check eBay to find vintage gear: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=1&pub=5574908462&toolid=10001&campid=5338329149&customid=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg Lost photos? I recover mine with: www.dpbolvw.net/click-100568658-13808570?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stellarinfo.com%2Fphoto-recovery-software.php Equipment used for producing my videos Sony A6400: amzn.to/3hul53c Sony e 24mm f1.8: amzn.to/2TqWNzk Rode NT USB mic: amzn.to/3AdHcUp Rode Wireless Go II mic: amzn.to/3xkCvGo Rode Lavalier Go mic: amzn.to/3ygzzKY Godox UL150 light: amzn.to/2VpVbXE Godox QR-P70 softbox: amzn.to/3yQfGdF MacBook Pro 14in (16GB / 1TB): bhpho.to/3HiafJL Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases 00:00 - Sony ECM-B10 with analogue MI Shoe A6xxx 01:14 - Sony ECM-B10 at noisy station 05:24 - Sony ECM-B10 on windy beach 10:39 - Sony ECM-B10 for vlogging in quiet woodland
it has too sharp harse sound, i dont like it, and the settings could be stored in the camera menu , also i dontl ike the logo on it, the material, and the biggest gripe for me is, that it is too tall and too much unused space, it could be shorter, andprotoding out in the direcstion of the lens much loever than than like here, and also the fixing mechanisum is to big, could be much more compact, andmaking the materialin front of the hot shoe in front of the viewfinder, and the soound is really mediocer, i dont know what to use, maybe iill stick with the video micro when i need it........
Thanks for providing a review. I’ve been waiting to get my hands on the predecessor but it was always sold out. I found the convenience of no cables, batteries and compact design the sellable feature. For much serious projects that require stellar audio, I’d probably look elsewhere. All in all, preordering first thing tomorrow morning.
I wish Sony would have taken the opportunity to allow stereo, and a bi-directional mode ala the Deity D4 Duo. I have an ECM-B1M but the Deity is much better for talking to people on-camera and then having a balanced audio in post. Perhaps this is possible to add through firmware? The in-microphone processing is pretty powerful and it would otherwise be perfect. Posting here in hopes that they see!
Thank you, best reviewer out there. Would have been nice to also show the difference in the audio picked straight from internal mic on the camera you were using too.
Thanks for the video Gordon. I own the ecm-b1m and love it, only mic I currently use on my a7siii and a74. I don’t remember you talking about the ATT settings in the video (I probably missed it). Do you typically set it at 0db, 10db or 20db? I find 0db in most situations works great but interested in your opinion. Thank you.
I have an opportunity to grab one of these brand new in box, for around $90.. but from every review I listen to this thing in headphones, it sounds bad... no warmth whatsoever, thin and tinny.. my Comica VM20 sounds 5x better than this thing, but I'm still curious to see if everyone doing these video's just have bad settings.. I'm lost
Another reason why I use Sony for my paid work. Great products that are easy to use and relatively affordable. Rode's stuff with wires is very good but the wires and ports are just one more possible point of failure. This is pretty foolproof.
The woodland demo shows it better towards the end. Unfortunately the station and beach were noisy all around, so the super directional didn't help reduce the ambient noise.
Excellent video as usual Gordon and forensically detailed. I was listening wearing headphones, because strangely as it may seem, my wife doesn't like watching the same videos as I do! Whilst the sound was very good, I couldn't hear much of (or any) a stereo effect.
That‘s superbly helpful info, Gordon, thanks so much for doing this! I absolutely love the way you put this mic through its practical paces, makes all the sense in the world. I watched and listened to it on the latest iPad Pro so that was quite an audible experience for me, especially since I‘m also the owner of the Sony A4IV, and a good mic is indeed the next item to complete my camera bag. I had earmarked the older, bigger version and was not quite sure what to make of the differences based on a news alert from B&H just recently. To be honest, I would have loved to hear you speak a bit more to the differences about these two mics, particularly in terms of whether the newer version shows any signs of lesser recording quality versus the older model or if the new one is actually overall better and cheaper at the same time? So, right now I am set to buy the new one but will do some more research on making sure I‘m not missing out on something „better“ for the extra hundred bucks. Once again, fantastic work on your end, thanks so much!!
@@cameralabs Dont take it personally Gordon! It's the mic, not you! I still wanted to know how it would operate in a rig set up though. I do like the fact that it doesnt require an audio cable connected to the camera.
@@firpofutbol I don't think it would work in a cage, unless you could access the hotshoe. I think Canon once made hotshoe cable extenders, but I'm not sure if Sony does, or if they did, whether they supported the pins on the multi interface shoe. It's really designed for simple setups.
Gordon, curious to know what ATT settings you prefer? I own and primarily use the eco-b1m and love it. It’s a permanent fixture on either my a74 or a7siii. Thank you.
Testing this mic today and I find that sound directly from camera is much better than this microphone, tried all modes, also with canceling and without, all modes are inferior to in camera microphone, should I set up something in camera to get best possible sound from this mic?
Thanks for the review! Interesting product. My main concern is how effective the built-in shockmoun system is, I would need further testing in this area before considering a purchase.
There are many documented issues on youtube regarding the shock mount flaw that renders these series of Sony microphones (ECM-B10, ECM-B1M, ECM-G1) during handheld filming. Many reviewers have stated and provided examples that the rocking of the shock mount during handheld filming is picked up by the microphone and ruins the footage which would be very difficult to remove in post production. I wish it wasn't true since the ECM-B10 would otherwise be a near ideal shotgun microphone (at least for my use case). IMO, Sony needs to redesign the shock mount to offer gen 2 equivalents for each and discontinue the current ECM line of models stated above. Unfortunately, the ECM-B10 was released over three years ago and Sony continues to use the flawed shock mount design.
Great and in depth review as always Gordon! I still believe my ECM-B1M is a step ahead of this one, mainly because of having 4 capsules more. But nonetheless, an amazing audio option for new sony users!
TY, great video.. you just saved me from wasting alot of money.. Was going to buy this mic, but after hearing all the handling noises it captures, i decided to not get this mic..
Hi Gordon, I always love your reviews & thanks for sharing. I got this mic and wanted to use it on my other non-Sony cameras with the analog on. The funny thing is, I couldn't find the 3.5mm mic jack. Seems that it doesn't have 3.5mm mic jack, if it is the case, what is the analog function for? Can you or anyone advise? Thanks!
Would it be worth in my sony a7sII? It is also no compatible in digital so I would use it in analog.... Would it be fine or should I look to other options?. Thank you
@@cameralabs so would it work just fine? (I plan to use it for documentary and fiction shortfilms, specially documentary). Would you recommend it to me with this in mind and knowing it would be set in analog??? Thank you and sorry for asking to many questions :)
If you're walking around outside, beware of the mount bumping against the shock mechanism as it can become audible unless you're careful. i'd compare closely with the Rode Videomic Go II.
Such a strange product offering; almost identical to its predecessor, and almost certainly identical-sounding because its beam-forming technology (as a shortcut compromise around the science of a long-barrel shotgun using slotted "interference tube" technology) isn't substantially improved or degraded via four or eight elements. This smells of Sony's usual practice to launch several versions of products to tier their profit margins, money-grabbing for the high end. And it should be clarified that this is a monaural microphone, despite recording into stereo: thus the non-directional, omnidirectional mode would have been better/less tinny/more realistic by leveraging the multiple elements into a stereo array.
While it's a bit on the bright side I thought it had a very finished sound to it. Professional mics are toned down and boring sounding - this mic however pre-does what many people do anyways in post.
Price aside which would you have given the choice? this or the old B1M? Finding it near impossible to get my hands on a B1M and hoping this is a quality alternative that doesn't sacrifice too much sound quality for compactness.
I'm assuming the B1M is more sensitive and can do the directionality better with double the number of capsules. But that does make it bigger and more expensive.
Great video Gordon! I just bought this mic and it sounds great, but I have quite an issue with it: When I plug an external microphone (like the Rode Wireless Go, for example), the ECM-B10 simply stops working. I was used to get 2 audio sources by using a Y splitter, getting the shotgun mic on the right channel and the Wireless Go on the left channel, for example. Does anybody know if there is a way to get the same result using the ECM-B10, please? I've looked around and I haven't found any answer. Thanks!
@@cameralabs i didnt, i paid close attention. Sadly this too much of a gamble for me to try, because ive been burnt with 2 b1m buys. I shoot run and gun weddings, and this clanking sound is unbearable and cant be fixed. Too risky. Rly wanted this tho…
@@cameralabs thanks for your advice, reasonable and wise as always. I went with the sennheiser 400 compact mic i think its a better fit…i really like sonys hotshoe things but they arent there yet
The mic using the camera's battery is nice & convenient but not if I end up having to buy more batteries. What is the extra discharge rate with the mic?
I'm interested in this too - what do you think would be a meaningful test? I could charge the battery to 100% and make a recording with and without the mic for comparison?
It certainly sounds different, but depends what you're listening on. It's definitely a great option for $99, but the wind muffler I used is an optional accessor and pretty huge
I was hoping for an improved version from Sony...but just like the ECM-B1 they haven't improved the anti-shock mechanism. Such a wasted opportunity the mic sounds soo good.
Gordon, I appreciate your work. I need your input on the Canon R5. What is the best setting to minise sensor dust : Electronic or Mechanical option. Thank you for your help.
Just clean the sensor yourself using a sensor cleaning swab. Its super easy to do. It’s better to clean regularly, don’t let dust bunnies live on the sensor too long.
My thoughts? When camera manufacturers produce microphones, the audio quality is rarely super impressive. And even though Sony has been producing great audio gear for decades, this one is no exception, I think. I mean it isn't all that bad, but even the cheap Røde sounded better to my ears. And this proprietary system where it won't be usable on anything but Sony cameras, I find appalling and disgusting, and I would never buy such a microphone! (I don't mind a small cable, and for the Røde Videomic Go II I bought one of Rødes little spiral cables which I like better than the flat and rather long one that comes with the microphone). The electronic noise reduction of the Sony sounded, as you said, as if you were recording in a bathroom - especially at the beach. By the way, I doubt it that the omnidirectional setting would be suitable for interviews, as you would normally be much closer to the camera than the other person and therefore much louder. But perhaps that could be addressed in post, if you don't mind doing some extra work, or you could place yourself further from the camera. The other microphone settings would hardly be much better, as they make a person behind the microphone sound muffled. Relatively best might be the super directional setting, as it does pick up a little more from the rear than the cardioid setting, and much less from the sides.
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00:00 - Sony ECM-B10 with analogue MI Shoe A6xxx
01:14 - Sony ECM-B10 at noisy station
05:24 - Sony ECM-B10 on windy beach
10:39 - Sony ECM-B10 for vlogging in quiet woodland
it has too sharp harse sound, i dont like it, and the settings could be stored in the camera menu , also i dontl ike the logo on it, the material, and the biggest gripe for me is, that it is too tall and too much unused space, it could be shorter, andprotoding out in the direcstion of the lens much loever than than like here, and also the fixing mechanisum is to big, could be much more compact, andmaking the materialin front of the hot shoe in front of the viewfinder, and the soound is really mediocer, i dont know what to use, maybe iill stick with the video micro when i need it........
Thanks for providing a review. I’ve been waiting to get my hands on the predecessor but it was always sold out. I found the convenience of no cables, batteries and compact design the sellable feature. For much serious projects that require stellar audio, I’d probably look elsewhere. All in all, preordering first thing tomorrow morning.
I wish Sony would have taken the opportunity to allow stereo, and a bi-directional mode ala the Deity D4 Duo. I have an ECM-B1M but the Deity is much better for talking to people on-camera and then having a balanced audio in post. Perhaps this is possible to add through firmware? The in-microphone processing is pretty powerful and it would otherwise be perfect.
Posting here in hopes that they see!
Rode Go 2 feels more natural sound
Thanks for the review
Thank you, best reviewer out there. Would have been nice to also show the difference in the audio picked straight from internal mic on the camera you were using too.
Outside of the convenience factors, I could not stand mine relative to Rode VideoMic NTG, which is around the same price.
Thanks for the video Gordon. I own the ecm-b1m and love it, only mic I currently use on my a7siii and a74. I don’t remember you talking about the ATT settings in the video (I probably missed it). Do you typically set it at 0db, 10db or 20db? I find 0db in most situations works great but interested in your opinion. Thank you.
I have an opportunity to grab one of these brand new in box, for around $90.. but from every review I listen to this thing in headphones, it sounds bad... no warmth whatsoever, thin and tinny.. my Comica VM20 sounds 5x better than this thing, but I'm still curious to see if everyone doing these video's just have bad settings.. I'm lost
great review - mic has way too much treble .
Another reason why I use Sony for my paid work. Great products that are easy to use and relatively affordable. Rode's stuff with wires is very good but the wires and ports are just one more possible point of failure. This is pretty foolproof.
Super directional mode is picking sounds from behind you!
We don't know that, because sounds are reflected by objects in front too.
The woodland demo shows it better towards the end. Unfortunately the station and beach were noisy all around, so the super directional didn't help reduce the ambient noise.
Excellent video as usual Gordon and forensically detailed. I was listening wearing headphones, because strangely as it may seem, my wife doesn't like watching the same videos as I do! Whilst the sound was very good, I couldn't hear much of (or any) a stereo effect.
Thanks, and no , me neither. I didn't notice it being convincingly stereo.
That‘s superbly helpful info, Gordon, thanks so much for doing this! I absolutely love the way you put this mic through its practical paces, makes all the sense in the world. I watched and listened to it on the latest iPad Pro so that was quite an audible experience for me, especially since I‘m also the owner of the Sony A4IV, and a good mic is indeed the next item to complete my camera bag. I had earmarked the older, bigger version and was not quite sure what to make of the differences based on a news alert from B&H just recently. To be honest, I would have loved to hear you speak a bit more to the differences about these two mics, particularly in terms of whether the newer version shows any signs of lesser recording quality versus the older model or if the new one is actually overall better and cheaper at the same time? So, right now I am set to buy the new one but will do some more research on making sure I‘m not missing out on something „better“ for the extra hundred bucks. Once again, fantastic work on your end, thanks so much!!
It sounds like crap tbh. What if you're using a cage and don't have access to the shoe?
If it sounds crap then your next question is irrelevant to you
@@cameralabs Dont take it personally Gordon! It's the mic, not you! I still wanted to know how it would operate in a rig set up though. I do like the fact that it doesnt require an audio cable connected to the camera.
@@firpofutbol I don't think it would work in a cage, unless you could access the hotshoe. I think Canon once made hotshoe cable extenders, but I'm not sure if Sony does, or if they did, whether they supported the pins on the multi interface shoe. It's really designed for simple setups.
Gordon, curious to know what ATT settings you prefer? I own and primarily use the eco-b1m and love it. It’s a permanent fixture on either my a74 or a7siii. Thank you.
Testing this mic today and I find that sound directly from camera is much better than this microphone, tried all modes, also with canceling and without, all modes are inferior to in camera microphone, should I set up something in camera to get best possible sound from this mic?
The shock mount noises when you're walking is real...
Yes, I find that on most of these Sony mics, but I do wobble quite a lot, so YMMV
Brilliant review and demos - thanks Gordon!!!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the review! Interesting product. My main concern is how effective the built-in shockmoun system is, I would need further testing in this area before considering a purchase.
Yes, I'd like to try more tests with it.
There are many documented issues on youtube regarding the shock mount flaw that renders these series of Sony microphones (ECM-B10, ECM-B1M, ECM-G1) during handheld filming. Many reviewers have stated and provided examples that the rocking of the shock mount during handheld filming is picked up by the microphone and ruins the footage which would be very difficult to remove in post production. I wish it wasn't true since the ECM-B10 would otherwise be a near ideal shotgun microphone (at least for my use case). IMO, Sony needs to redesign the shock mount to offer gen 2 equivalents for each and discontinue the current ECM line of models stated above. Unfortunately, the ECM-B10 was released over three years ago and Sony continues to use the flawed shock mount design.
It sounds very natural and clear, especially in the forest err jungle.
Just a woodland! But yes, it did sound good in there
Bird sounds are way better
Great and in depth review as always Gordon! I still believe my ECM-B1M is a step ahead of this one, mainly because of having 4 capsules more. But nonetheless, an amazing audio option for new sony users!
Thanks! May I ask whether you use the NC modes much on your B1M, and whether you find the directional modes effective too?
Excellent review Gordon, the test in the woods sold its usefulness, many thanks!
Thanks, yes, it worked really well there.
Thank you so much. Very complete review and I purchased it for my a6600
Do you know if it will work with a RX10 IV. The RX10 IV has hotshoe with accessory port, but I cant see the ECM-B10 listed as compatible anywhere.
TY, great video.. you just saved me from wasting alot of money..
Was going to buy this mic, but after hearing all the handling noises it captures, i decided to not get this mic..
Glad to help. To be fair, I do wobble quite a lot, so it will affect me more than some, but it's still an issue sadly.
Fantastic video. Love the ambient sounds of the birds.
Yes, that worked out well!
thanks for the video. the wind noice is still quite obvious especially compare to rode pro+
good review, but I do not notice too much difference between those 3 modes.
nothing can beat a good lav for voice and vlog, imo of course
Hi Gordon, I always love your reviews & thanks for sharing. I got this mic and wanted to use it on my other non-Sony cameras with the analog on. The funny thing is, I couldn't find the 3.5mm mic jack. Seems that it doesn't have 3.5mm mic jack, if it is the case, what is the analog function for? Can you or anyone advise? Thanks!
It's for older Sony MI Shoes with an analogue connection only. The newer MI Shoes have digital connections. Both types go through the shoe though.
got it. Thank you!@@cameralabs
@@lvminh it is a bit confusing to be fair!
Indeed!@@cameralabs
Would it be worth in my sony a7sII? It is also no compatible in digital so I would use it in analog.... Would it be fine or should I look to other options?. Thank you
I didn't notice much difference between analogue and digital modes in sound quality, but you're still getting a cable-free connection.
@@cameralabs so would it work just fine? (I plan to use it for documentary and fiction shortfilms, specially documentary). Would you recommend it to me with this in mind and knowing it would be set in analog??? Thank you and sorry for asking to many questions :)
@@diegobarquero7222 to be honest I've not trie dit on an A7sII, so can't say for sure, but yes it should be fine
This was a very helpful video. I just ordered it as I have to shoot my very first interview this weekend. Thank you for the suggestion.
Thanks for the review. I have bought ECM-B10, and looking forward to using it :)
How have you found it
Love this review Gordon! Would you say this is the best goto Vloggers mic for outdoor and indoor studio?
If you're walking around outside, beware of the mount bumping against the shock mechanism as it can become audible unless you're careful. i'd compare closely with the Rode Videomic Go II.
Please do a comparison video of b10 vs b1m vs g1. Thank you
Thanks for another honest review. Not a great sounding mic. Shame that.
Hey Gordon. Nice informative video. Could you please tell me how to remove the mic from the camera. I am finding it hard to remove. Please help
Hmm, it's been a while since I used it, but is there a button which unlocks it?
Does it have 3.5mm jack ?
I've been curious about this. Thanks for the comprehensive testing.
Such a strange product offering; almost identical to its predecessor, and almost certainly identical-sounding because its beam-forming technology (as a shortcut compromise around the science of a long-barrel shotgun using slotted "interference tube" technology) isn't substantially improved or degraded via four or eight elements. This smells of Sony's usual practice to launch several versions of products to tier their profit margins, money-grabbing for the high end. And it should be clarified that this is a monaural microphone, despite recording into stereo: thus the non-directional, omnidirectional mode would have been better/less tinny/more realistic by leveraging the multiple elements into a stereo array.
While it's a bit on the bright side I thought it had a very finished sound to it. Professional mics are toned down and boring sounding - this mic however pre-does what many people do anyways in post.
That's a very good point, in the right conditions, it can produce a very usable result out of camera.
Price aside which would you have given the choice? this or the old B1M? Finding it near impossible to get my hands on a B1M and hoping this is a quality alternative that doesn't sacrifice too much sound quality for compactness.
I'd really need to test them side-by-side. But if you can afford the B1M and it's not too big, i'd get that one.
sound is fine, but no jack for lav mic is limiting. how does it power if connected to a no-sony camera? does it? does it output 3.5mm?
Did you watch the video?
Great review sir.
Can you say what's the maximum distance can we take between person and the shotgun mic while shooting outdoor.?
For shotgun, less than 1.5m ideally. Even closer if you can
Thanks for another honest review. And honestly, it sounds awful in the noisy environment.
What is the difference from the B1 and B10. This B10 cheaper, but what is going to be the better mic overall?
I'm assuming the B1M is more sensitive and can do the directionality better with double the number of capsules. But that does make it bigger and more expensive.
This is an awesome review, Gordon keeps giving us the most on-point videos out there :)
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In omni, is it not stereo? When you turn it around your voice stays in same stereo place... (centered)
Yeah, i believe it's mono.
Great review and good choice of options where evaluated.
So in terms of footprint how does it compare with the Sennheiser 200 or 400 microphone?
Not tested them sorry
U2 Bono Sweetest Thing … great review …. wonder if the mic works with ZV1
Lots of people asking, so I'll try and find out
Great video Gordon! I just bought this mic and it sounds great, but I have quite an issue with it: When I plug an external microphone (like the Rode Wireless Go, for example), the ECM-B10 simply stops working. I was used to get 2 audio sources by using a Y splitter, getting the shotgun mic on the right channel and the Wireless Go on the left channel, for example. Does anybody know if there is a way to get the same result using the ECM-B10, please? I've looked around and I haven't found any answer. Thanks!
I don't think so, as these mics take over all the audio via the mi shoe.
@@cameralabs That's a shame! Thanks Gordon!
Thank you for your fabulous review I just purchased B1m to use in wildlife videography
How have you found it so far
also curious how it work for wildlife
Best review on TH-cam! Thanks so much, Homeboy! :D X
You're welcome!
Does it work on ZV1 camera?
Is the better or worse then the original ECM-B1M
I'm assuming the B1M is going to be better
great review Gordon, I have two if the B1Ms and they are awesome mics.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for the video!
How far between you and mic/camera did it take?
I show some tests in the video, i wouldn't use it much more than a couple of m.
How is the shockmount in this? The ecm b1m is unusable handheld bec. Of all the „clanking“ sounds it made as soon as you moved it a tiny bit…
It's similar, but tell me if you heard it much during my vlogging section
@@cameralabs i didnt, i paid close attention. Sadly this too much of a gamble for me to try, because ive been burnt with 2 b1m buys. I shoot run and gun weddings, and this clanking sound is unbearable and cant be fixed. Too risky. Rly wanted this tho…
@@m0nztam0nk I think it's the same in this regard, so maybe this isn't the solution for you.
@@cameralabs thanks for your advice, reasonable and wise as always. I went with the sennheiser 400 compact mic i think its a better fit…i really like sonys hotshoe things but they arent there yet
It does sound pretty damn good 🙂
Great review as always! Thanks!
The mic using the camera's battery is nice & convenient but not if I end up having to buy more batteries. What is the extra discharge rate with the mic?
I'm interested in this too - what do you think would be a meaningful test? I could charge the battery to 100% and make a recording with and without the mic for comparison?
@@cameralabs Yes, that looks like the most logical choice.
Would this work with the ZV-1?
… I don’t think so, the ZV1 battery should be to small. 🤷🏼♂️
bhphoto lists it - but sony.com does not. I don't trust bhphoto in this instance.
on second thought - I suspect it would all things considering...
@@z352kdaf8324 … 😉 … me too, but the ECMB1 did also not work with the ZV-1
Love the vids
What lens did you use for this video?
He said in there it was the Sony 20mm 1.8. A fantastic lens!
I will see the video later
But now I want to put 👍for now 🌹
Thankyou, I hope it doesn't disappoint!
Gordon, you do the best reviews. Thank you.
You're welcome! Thanks!
Nice Sir
The rode mic sounds better. Wow.
It certainly sounds different, but depends what you're listening on. It's definitely a great option for $99, but the wind muffler I used is an optional accessor and pretty huge
How does it compare to the B1M?
It's smaller, cheaper and has half the capsules.
Nice overview, thank you. I wonder what the quality difference between B1M & B10
I think it might be more about the directionality and processing
I was hoping for an improved version from Sony...but just like the ECM-B1 they haven't improved the anti-shock mechanism. Such a wasted opportunity the mic sounds soo good.
I guess it depends how much you'll be shaking it around. I think I mostly got away with it in my vlog, but I was being gentle
Gordon, I appreciate your work. I need your input on the Canon R5. What is the best setting to minise sensor dust : Electronic or Mechanical option. Thank you for your help.
Just clean the sensor yourself using a sensor cleaning swab. Its super easy to do. It’s better to clean regularly, don’t let dust bunnies live on the sensor too long.
I just use a few skooshes of air from a blower with the sensor exposed and camera pointing down.
How would I mount an LED light if this is on the hot shoe? Im new to all this! 🥹😊
You have one or the other if using the mi shoe.
My thoughts? When camera manufacturers produce microphones, the audio quality is rarely super impressive. And even though Sony has been producing great audio gear for decades, this one is no exception, I think. I mean it isn't all that bad, but even the cheap Røde sounded better to my ears.
And this proprietary system where it won't be usable on anything but Sony cameras, I find appalling and disgusting, and I would never buy such a microphone! (I don't mind a small cable, and for the Røde Videomic Go II I bought one of Rødes little spiral cables which I like better than the flat and rather long one that comes with the microphone).
The electronic noise reduction of the Sony sounded, as you said, as if you were recording in a bathroom - especially at the beach.
By the way, I doubt it that the omnidirectional setting would be suitable for interviews, as you would normally be much closer to the camera than the other person and therefore much louder. But perhaps that could be addressed in post, if you don't mind doing some extra work, or you could place yourself further from the camera. The other microphone settings would hardly be much better, as they make a person behind the microphone sound muffled. Relatively best might be the super directional setting, as it does pick up a little more from the rear than the cardioid setting, and much less from the sides.
Can you use this mic also on non-Sony cameras too?!
No. I talked about this several times in the video, did you watch it?