The new Sony ECM-B10 Compact Digital Shotgun Microphone is a smaller, lighter, cheaper version of the original Sony ECM-B1M Digital Shotgun Microphone. Here’s how they compare:
| Microphone | Sony ECM-B1M Digital Shotgun Microphone | Sony ECM-B10 Compact Digital Shotgun Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $348 | $250 |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) | 3.22 x 1.08 x 3.91″ / 81.8 x 27.4 x 99.3 mm | 3.22 x 1.08 x 3.13″ / 81.7 x 27.4 x 79.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 oz / 79 g | 2.6 oz / 72 g |
| Microphone Capsules | 8 x Electret Condenser | 4 x Electret Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Supercardioid, Omnidirectional | Cardioid, Supercardioid, Omnidirectional |
| Intrinsic noise | 14 dB SPL or less (0 dB = 2×10-5 Pa) | 15 dB SPL or less (0 dB = 2×10-5 Pa) |
| Dynamic range | 106 dB or more | 105 dB or more |
| Windscreen | Included | Included |
Digital Audio is compatible with Sony Alpha 1, a9 II, a7R IV, a7S III, a7 IV, a7C, FX3 & ZV-E10.
Analog Audio is compatible with Sony a9, previous a7 series, a6000 series (excluding Alpha 6000), a99, a99 II, RX10 series, FDR-AX43, AX45, AX60, AX700, AX40, AX53, AX55, AXP55, AX33, AXP33, AX30, AXP35, PXW-Z90, FX6, HXR-NX80, MC88
Order Sony ECM-B1M Digital Shotgun Microphone from B&H Photo | Amazon
Order Sony ECM-B10 Compact Digital Shotgun Microphone from B&H Photo | Amazon
