Canon DM-E1 Directional Microphone

Canon DM-E1 Directional Microphone - capture movies with a superb, clear soundtrack using this Canon quality Stereo Directional Microphone, which features a compact and lightweight Shotgun design and versatile directional pick up. The Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 features a shotgun design and delivers high quality movie sound. It is easily mounted on the hot shoe and connects into the 3.5 mm microphone socket of an extensive range of compatible EOS cameras*. (*Not recommended for use with Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Canon EOS 550D as they do not feature a manual volume control for the microphone input).

 

 

 

    

 

 

VERSATILE DIRECTIONAl CAPABILITIES

Add an impressive soundscape to your movie thanks to three modes of directional pick up. Effortlessly switch between 90° and 120° patterns for high quality stereo sound in different sized spaces or use shotgun (monaural) mode to clearly record subjects talking direct to camera without environmental interference.

 

 

 

 

EASY TO CARRY

A compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry the microphone with you wherever you go. Combined with the camera and lens it creates one neat recording unit that enables you to shoot handheld comfortably for long periods. A lightweight button type lithium battery keeps weight to a minimum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RICH, REALISTIC SOUND

Capture rich and realistic sound, such as the entire tonal range of a music performance - from the high frequencies of violins and flutes to the low frequencies of double basses and bass guitars - with a 50 Hz to 16 kHz pick up range. A sensitivity of -42 dB lets you record even the quietest sounds.

 

 

 

 

HIGH QUALITY SOUNDTRACKS

Record clear, high quality sound without unwanted noise thanks to a shock mount that counteracts the vibrations from camera or lens operation; a bundled windshield cover, significantly reduces outdoor wind noise; and a 66 dB S/N (signal/noise) ratio that means less noise from background interference.

 

 

 

FEATURES

 

- External stereo directional microphone for EOS cameras* (*Not recommended for use with Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Canon EOS 550D as they do not feature a manual volume control for the microphone input)

- Wide frequency range and high sensitivity for rich, detailed sound
- Three directional modes to capture a variety of subjects
- Shock mount and windshield cover reduces unwanted noise
- Compact and lightweight design that’s easy to carry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Microphone type: back electret stereo condenser microphone

Directional sound pick-up modes: Shotgun (Monaural); 90° and 120° (Stereo)

Sensitivity: -42 dB (SHOTGUN: 1 kHz, 0 dB=1 V/Pa)

Frequency range: 50 - 16000 Hz

Output impedance: 550 Ω (Ohms)

Working temperature range: 0˚C - 40˚C

Working humidity: 85% or less

Dimensions (width x height x depth): approx. 40.0 x 84.0 x 130.0 mm

Battery: one button lithium cell battery CR2032

Continuous recording time: approx. 100 hours

Weight: approx. 110 g (main body only)