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Sony ECM-F8 Electret Condenser Microphone with Flat, Boundary Effect Design
 
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Technical Details

  • Electret condenser microphone
  • Omni-directional
  • 50 to 12,000 Hz frequency response
  • Weighs just 0.88 ounces
  • 1.6 kohms output impedance
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Product Details

Product Manual [69kb PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 3.7 x 1.2 inches ; 1 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000095SBW
  • Item model number: ECMF8
  • Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: June 15, 2003

Product Description

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Designed specifically for recording meetings, the ECMF8 from Sony is an inexpensive electret condenser microphone with a high-quality output and a small, inconspicuous design.

As a tabletop omni-directional microphone, the ECMF8 picks up sound from all directions, ensuring that speech is easily discernable, even in multiple sound source environments. As a boundary microphone, the ECMF8 is able to offer a flatter frequency response than many other microphones by reducing frequency distorting reflections, providing a low-noise signal even when the microphone is at a distance from the sound source. A frequency response of 50 to 12,000 Hz captures the most important speech frequencies, while a -51 (+/-4 dBm) effective output level delivers a strong signal to the recording device. Output impedence is 1.6 kohms (+/- 30%, unbalanced).

The ECMF8 operates on Sony's CR2025 lithium battery, which has a life of approximately 100 hours. The mini plug connects directly to most portable recorders, while its L-shape helps ensure that it doesn't come disconnected during use. Small and unobtrusive, the ECMF8 weighs just 0.88 ounces (including battery and cord) while its 3.3 foot long cord lets you position the mic a reasonable distance from your recording device. The ECMF8 also comes backed with a 90 day limited warranty on parts and labor.



Product Description

ECM-F8 Electret Condenser Microphone is optimized for recording lectures and meetings where voices are at a distance from the mic. It enhances voice, reduces background noise and room echoes. Small, inconspicuous format makes the recording process more natural and less obtrusive. Omni-directional pattern picks up voices from all directions. The microphone provides long battery life of approximately 100 hours continuous use with optional Sony CR2025 lithium battery. L-Shaped Mini-Plug fits portable recorders.

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars No improvement on built-in mic, November 17, 2004
I purchased this along with the Olympus DS-330 digital voice recorder. The Sony microphone does not perform badly, just not any better than the built-in microphone on the Olympus.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars why do these require battery, June 28, 2006
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I did not like the fact that this microphone needs a hard to find battery which is not included in the box it was sold.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars No Battery, June 26, 2006
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Beware! There is no battery in the box. After you get the mic, you have to go shoping again before you can use it. The battery needed is a CR2025 if you want to pick one up while you are waiting for your mic to arrive. After I get my battery, I will let you know how it works.
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1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS MICROPHONE
DO NOT BUY THIS MICROPHONE IF YOU CARE ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE ACTUALLY RECORDING A SESSION OR NOT. Steer clear!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gregory T. Ourada

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Buy!!
I picked this small mic to use with collaboration tools at my desk...and since it was Sony figured it would be a great product. WRONG!! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Stoneman

1.0 out of 5 stars BAD QUALITY
I am a musician, I bought one, it is so bad , the sound is so small, it is not sensitive, I cannot use it. just throw away. Do not waste your money even it is 1 dollar. Read more
Published 20 months ago by THANH HOANG

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap construction
This product was not what I expected it to be. It was so light weight, it never would have stayed in one spot for very long. I threw it in the garbage.
Published 22 months ago by Jacqueline M. Chapin

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Microphone
I purchased this to use with my Sony Cassette Recorder. It greatly enhanced the recording. You do need to purchase the battery separately.
Published 24 months ago by M. J. Diehl

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Mic for the Price
This is a really good quality mic, especially for the price. The only objection is the on/off switch. It is a major nuisance.
Published on May 31, 2007 by MacMan

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