Electret Condenser Microphone
Operating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference.
Mode d’emploiAvant la mise en service de l’appareil, lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi et le conserver pour toute référence ulterieure.
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ECM-77B
Sony Corporation 2003 Printed in Japan
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DirectivityDirectivitéRichtwirkungEnglish
For the cutomers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:
•EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
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The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may degrade the intended performance level of analog audio signals.
FEATURES
•Omni-directional characteristics with wide frequency range (40–20,000 Hz)
•Two-way powering system using an internal battery or external power supply.
•Ideal design for professional application in radio and TV studios or other audio fields because of its high quality performance and its extremely compact size.
•Easy handling carrying case.
PRECAUTIONS
•The microphone should never be dropped or subjected to any excessive shock.
•Keep the microphone away from extremely high temperatures (above 60°C or 140°F)
•If the microphone is placed too near the speakers, a howling effect (acoustic feedback) may occur. In this case, decrease the speaker volume until the howling stops.
•Microphone an recording instruments should be turned on 10 minutes before they are actually used. This assures stable performance of the microphones and
instruments.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Microphone capsulePower supply section | Output |
| connector |
Supplied accessories
Wind screenMicrophone holdersHorizontal | Vertical | |
microphone | microphone | microphone |
holder | holder | holder |
BATTERY OPERATION
1 Open the battery compartment by turning the sleeve counterclockwise.
2 Insert an IEC designation R6 or LR6 (size AA) battery into the battery compartment.
Check for correct polarity.3 Close the compartment by turning the sleeve clockwise. Be sure to close the sleeve firmly, otherwise malfunction or noise may occur due to the loose fit.
Notes•If the microphone is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any possibility of corrosion.
•In case of battery leakage, wipe off any deposit in the battery compartment.
•Battery life depends on the battery type being used. Refer to the “Battery life” in “Specifications” below. When the battery is exhausted, sensitivity will be decreased and distortion will be heard. When this occurs, replace with a new battery.
CONNECTIONS
The output connector of the microphone is the Cannon
If a longer cable is necessary, an extention cable up to 200 m (660 feet) may be used without affecting sound quality or performance. Use a cable with a Cannon XLR-
If cable connector connection is necessary, note that there are two basic types connections, balanced to ground and unbalanced to ground, and solder connections carefully. Poor soldering may cause hum pick up.
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
The
•When an external power supply is used, the internal battery is not discharged. However, if an exhausted battery is installed while operating with external power supply, sensitivity will be decreased and noise/distortion will be heard.
•For extending the cable between the power supply and the microphone, use a
MORE ABOUT MICROPHONE USE
•To eliminate the effect of wind or breath noise, cover the microphone with the supplied wind screen. This will attenuate wind or breath noise by 14 dB.
•The supplied microphone holders are convenient for attaching the microphone to clothing. Be careful not to cover the microphone head.
The
•Attach the microphone with cellophane or vinyltape to the inside of an instrument such as a guitar, bass, etc., to obtain a high quality sound. Be sure to place a rubber or felt cushion between the microphone and instrument.
SPECIFICATIONS
General |
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Type | Electret condenser microphone |
Power supply | Battery: IEC designation R6 or LR6 (size |
| AA) |
| External power: 12 to 48 V DC |
Microphone output terminal
| Cannon |
Microphone cable | |
| Approx. 2.0 mm dia., 3 m long (3/32 inch |
| dia., 10 feet long) |
Dimensions | Microphone: Approx. 5.6 mm dia. ⋅ 12.5 |
| mm (1/4 dia. ⋅ 1/2 inches) |
| Power supply section: Approx. 20 mm |
| dia. ⋅ 133 mm (13/16 dia. ⋅ 5 1/4 inches) |
Mass | Microphone: Approx. 1.5 g (0.053 oz) |
| Power supply section: Approx. 120 g (4.2 |
| oz) (including cable, not including battery) |
Finish | Black chromium finish (microphone |
| capsule section) |
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Supplied accessories
Carrying case (1)
Microphone holder (3)
Wind screen (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Warranty booklet (1)
PerformanceFrequency range 40–20,000 Hz
Directivity Omni-directional Output impedance
150 ohms ±20% (1 kHz), balanced Sensitivity (deviation ±2 dB)
Open circuit voltage:
–52.0 dB (2.51 mV, 0 dB = 1 V/1 Pa, 1 kHz)
Effective output level:
Signal-to-noise ratio
More than 64 dB (1 kHz, 1 Pa) Inherent noise Less than 30 dB SPL (0 dB = 20µPa) Wind noise*1 Less than 40 dB SPL (with wind screen) Induction noise from external magnetic field*2
Less than 5 dB SPL/1 ⋅ 10
120 dB SPL (20.0 Pa)
Dynamic range
More than 90 dB
Environmental temperatures
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F) for storage
0°C to 60°C (+32°F to 140°F) for operation
*1 Wind noise is the value measured by applying a wind velocity of 2 m/sec. (6.6 ft./sec.) from all directions to the microphone. The mean value is taken and converted to the equivalent input sound level.
0 dB SPL = 20µPa
*2 The external magnetic field induction noise is measured with the microphone placed in an alternating magnetic field of 50 Hz, 1 milligauss.
0 dB SPL = 20µPa
*3 The maximum noise value is taken and then converted to the equivalent input sound level.
0 dB SPL = 20µPa
Power requirementsNormal operating voltage
1.5V DC at battery operation
Minimum operating voltage
1.1V DC at battery operation External power supply
12 to 48 V DC
Current drain | Less than 0.2 mA (1.5 V DC) (with |
| battery) |
| Less than 2.0 mA (with external power |
| supply) |
Battery life | R6 manganese battery: Approx. 5,000 |
| hours |
| LR6 alkaline battery: Approx. 6,000 hours |
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Français
Pour les clients en EuropeCe produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/336/CEE) émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux normes européennes suivantes:
•EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
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E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).
Attention:
Les champs électromagnétiques à fréquences spécifiques peuvent dégrader le niveau de performance prévu des signaux audio analogiques.
CARACTERISTIQUES
•Caractéristiques
•Deux possibilités d’alimentation: soit par batterie interne, soit par alimentation extérieure.
•Conception idéale pour les travaux professionnels en studio de radio ou de télévision et autres applications audio en raison de ses performances de haute qualité et de sa remarquable compacité.
•Etui de transport très pratique.
PRECAUTIONS
•Ne jamais laisser tomber le microphone ni le soumettre à des chocs.
•Tenir le microphone à l‘écart de toute source de température élevée
•Si le microphone est placé trop près des enceintes, une réaction acoustique (hurlement) se produira. Dans ce cas, réduire le volume des enceintes de manière à supprimer ce phénomène.
•Le microphone et les appareils d’enregistrement doivent être mis sous tension 10 minutes avant leur utilisation proprement dite afin d’assurer la stabilité de leur fonctionnement.
IDENTIFICATION DES ELEMENTS
Capsule de microphoneSection d’alimentation Connecteur de sortieAccessoires fournis
ParaventPinces de microphoneSupport de | Support de | Support de |
microphone | microphone | microphone |
pince double | horizontal | vertical |
FONCTIONNEMENT SUR PILE
1 Ouvrir le logement pile en tournant la douille dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre.
2 Installer une pile R6 ou LR6 selon la désignation IEC (format AA) dans le logement.
Respecter les polarités.3 Refermer le logement en tournant la douille dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre. Refermer convenablement la douille; faute de quoi, une défaillance ou des parasites se produiraient.
Remarques•Si l’on prévoit de ne pas utiliser le microphone pendant longtemps, en retirer la pile pour éviter toute possibilité de corrosion.
•En cas de fuite d’électrolyte, essuyer convenablement tout dépôt dans le logement.
•La durée de vie de la pile dépend de son type. Voir “Autonomie de la pile” sous “Spécifications”
CONNEXIONS
Le connecteur de sortie du microphone est du type Cannon