The Future of Audio | Sony ECM-M1

[@MicSolace]

Thanks for doing the distance test! It drove me crazy that nobody else was testing that. I watched several videos on it but this is the only one to actually gave me the information I needed. Subbed!

[@danvirchow]

Hope it helped!

[@RockedNet]

Great recommendation for travelling. I'm still in the hope of upgrading to Sony Mirrorless and this would help if I go that route.

[@danvirchow]

It won’t solve all of your audio problems, but you will be hard pressed to find a better option when it comes to travel and quick rip recording! I’m glad I got my hands on one 💪🏼

[@duncanridgley]

Great review, but you now leave me wanting to see the " How I make the 'processed' audio" video as it's cleary a lot better :) Does this exist on your channel?

[@danvirchow]

Super easy! I use Final Cut Pro and added a compressor and clicked on "Voice Isolation". Outside of volume adjustments, that's basically it!

[@ScottSalvi]

Nice video Dan. When you say "processed" what exactly did you use? I'm assuming a compressor, Limiter & EQ? I know with my Rode, I barely have to process anything. Normally I just check levels. It would be nice to have a much smaller mic and no cable!

[@danvirchow]

Just added a compressor and used the "Voice Isolation" feature on Final Cut Pro. I did it!

[@ScottSalvi]

@@danvirchow Thanks so much. I should have mine tomorrow! I'm going to try and make a preset like you suggested.

[@1UpHoopsAcademy]

Very informative!!

[@StevenLiaoT]

Multi-interface shoe came out around the time the a6000 was introduced in fall 2014. It has taken a long time to properly develop proprietary accessories for it but it was introduced because the NEX-7 was using a minolta (Sony-specific) hot shoe and people wanted the standard hot shoe. Then they added pins to it to make it more useful.

[@danvirchow]

This is good info! Thank you for sharing.

[@FedericoPalma]

Actually, it started coming on Handycams in the late 2000s, way before Sony entered the Photography game with its Alphas. My SR-11 had it.

[@jordiluqueca]

I purchased this mic also...but, I have to say your lavalier tie mic sounds much better than ECM-M1 to me, why? M1 is very expensive and usually it sounds worse than the mic used for the reviews.. Many thanks for the video :)

[@stevievlogs_]

Great vid, I wanted the rode one aswell but one con for me is that for vlogging it only picks up in front and not behind you. In my case I needed for vlogging

[@danvirchow]

I just took this little mic to Europe for 40+ days and was amazed at the quality! Used it in auto the entire time.

[@stevievlogs_]

Quality was on point, was the handling noise loud while moving and vlogging?

[@danvirchow]

@@stevievlogs_ not at all from the footage I’ve reviewed. I was amazed at how well the auto gain held up during concerts. Perhaps I’ll make another video with some of that footage.

[@ashcansofthemind3177]

DJI lav sounds impressive. It's a keeper.

[@danvirchow]

They just updated the firmware on the DJI Mic 2 and they sound even better!

[@JoshConnectMedia]

Waiting to consider the ECM-M1. Most reviews nailed it so watching yours as well. Let's go. By the way.. is the Mic 30bit flow or 24? That's why we are called Sony!! We are in our own galaxy.

[@danvirchow]

The sound quality definitely won't blow you away, but with some processing you can get a lot out of it. And it's SO SMALL. Easy to take with you everywhere!

[@JaymieJones]

Sleep token… also, this was a great run through and test.

[@danvirchow]

They rock! Thank you for checking out the video, appreciate it!

[@squierplayer]

Time to start reviewing mountain climbing gear 🧗

[@danvirchow]

Ha, I am VERY unqualified to speak on that topic 😅

[@nickdual]

Talk about Rode NTG, man

[@Bo_Hazem]

24bit 4 channel is a killer feature.

[@danvirchow]

That and the auto gain on here are reasons enough to get one!

[@Bo_Hazem]

@@danvirchow Out doors that's indeed my go to mode, but I think I'll set it manually indoors to avoid potential noise floor. Should be tested though as it might work perfectly.