Sony On Camera Mic ECM-B1M | Review, Test and Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- My test of the Sony ECM-B1M and comparison to the RODE Videomic NTG.
The B1M is an absolute beast!
#audiogear #sony #ecmb1m
Camera compatibility:
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Chapters:
0:00 Overview
1:15 Digital vs. Analog Audio
2:07 Directional Modes
2:37 Auto Audio Level
3:10 Noise Cancelling
4:48 Sony B1M vs RODE Videomic NTG
7:00 Out Of Stock? Try This.
7:53 Conclusion
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Fantastic Video!
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Hi, have you ever compare using noise canceling from b1m vs audition? Which sound better? Thanks!
Nice new studio facility. I like the fresh look.
Thank you, it‘s work in progress😎
The B1M is an incredible Microphone on paper, It lowers your footprint and makes recording audio so much easier/cleaner. However, for me I think I'll need to stay with my NTG just due to the stability. In the walking test, he was carrying 2 cameras at arms length which isn't easy to stay steady, but It was a good test for me since I could be moving around a bit more, so the bumps and knocks would be too frequent for me to be satisfied.
If you arent moving quickly or suddenly and just casually walking around or set up on a tripod, This thing would by far be the best option.
I'm confused. On the mic in the video, it has 8 mics, however, when I look up this mic, I only see four slots. Am I looking at the wrong thing?
@@troywharton6238 The mic with the 8 holes it the b1m and the one with 4 holes is the new b10
I just bought the B1M mic. Why can’t I hear recorded playback on videos? Isn’t that a standard function of any video camera? I’ve read that you have to upload it to a computer to hear the audio?
Great video, I just bought that Sony mic. Thanks Michael. I just wonder most of d cages can’t put that mic on d hot shoe. Mind to tell me which cage do u use? Thanks again.
I use a cage from Smallrig for the A7S3. It leaves the hot shoe mount free for the mic and has a lot of mounting possibilities for monitors, mics etc.
I ordered this mic mid December 2021, expecting to receive it those days (mid May 2022) :). In firs the shop give me up to 90 days for delivery.
Good luck mate, it‘s wort the wait😎
During your tests, was that raw sound or did you perform post processing to the audio? Thanks for the video! This is an incredible microphone.
Thanks😎 that was raw audio.
Hi friend, what do you prefer? Activating LC or NC or not?
Is it better to choose off and process everything we want in the processing program?
Another question, please, regarding the decibel, what do you recommend choosing?
Thanks
Hi
It depends. For social media content for example, the NC is amazing since it captures and reduces noise based on the actual shooting situation. In post, it‘s always a bit of guesswork.
Obviously depending on the situation, sth. like Adobe Podcast/Enhance Speech does miracles.
I prefer shooting at -10.
Can you use this mic's together on your Sony camera? When you put the mini jack from the Rode GO in and also the Sony ECM B1m on the hotshoe?
Unfortunately, the mini jack will override the signal from the ECM B1M. At least on my Sony A7S iii, that‘s the case there.
@@MichaelEgglerFilms oh really? I was totally expecting that to be a benefit, that way you could use a lav and a shotgun, Now that totally rules out this as an option for me... (back to the hosa splitter I go, lol)
how far can you sit away from the camera? and still get good audio
okay i just got mine today. I'm bummed that digital is not compatible with my a6600. I noticed that my a6600 and A7iii both have the pins in the hot shoe. I'm not sure why it's not compatible. I guess I'll use it on my A7iii only. Overall it's a great mic but I really need to test it against my Rode videomicro because I like that one as well. This one just seems much less intrusive (smaller cat and I hate the Rode's big mount).
Hey @Princeton_James I got a a6600 too and I don't know where I can find a cable to use it analog...? Please can someone help me?
How far could you be away from the mic to get a nice clean sound? I only got a 35mm gm lens and am thinking to use this mic for youtube studio recording but i am not sure because the mic can only sit on top of the camera...
That should be no problem. The other day, I was 3 m away from the mic and it picked up audio super clean. The only thing you have to make sure is that your studio is sound treated to reduce hall/reverb. Other than that, you should be fine😎
@@MichaelEgglerFilms I feel bad to ask but would it be possible that you make a short video where you stand 1-3m away from the camera and speak into the mic? I cant believe that the sound is still good and i am really struggleing to spend so much money for something i am not sure if its good enough 😆
@@juminy7 I‘ll have a video coming up where you‘ll have plenty of shots away from the cam.
I'm confused. On the mic in the video, it has 8 mics, however, when I look up this mic, I only see four slots. Am I looking at the wrong thing?
There is a new version out, the ECM-B10 which is sort of a smaller version with only 4 mics vs. this here, the ECM-B1M, which has 8 mics. It‘s easy to confuse them😅
lol 😅
Hello Michael, Is it possible to use this microphone when the camera is on a gimbal ?
Yes. In some cases it might record motor sounds from the gimbal though.
Because this mic has to sit in the hotshoe, know of any smallrig handles compatible with this mic??
I have a smallrig camera cage that comes with a lot of mounting points for my Sony A7S3, so yes🤙🏻
Price dropped drastically. Just got one for 279€. I'm happy now 😁
Is this mic compatible with the Sony FX3?
According to Sony it is🙌🏻
If only it was in stock anywhere (in europe)
Yeah, that's quite the challenge. I'd go and look at small retailers, if they have left over stock. That's how I got mine.
I have this microphone, and it has an unacceptable amount of 'bubble head' noise. So, unfortunately, I rarely use it and cannot recommend it. Sadly.
what the hell is bubble head
@djcook I believe you call the small plastic figures with oversized heads „bubble heads“. Those thingies that people stick on their dashboard in their cars🤓
I really want to like the Sony B1M because it's so small and convenient but the bright sound hurts my ears 😞
No worries, you can easily tone it down a bit in post if you don‘t like the bright sound🤙🏻
@@MichaelEgglerFilms True but that adds another step to the post-processing and less is always better ;)
@@TerraThink …yep😅
So somehow, a single step to make it less bright is more of a hassle than, charging, connecting the cable to the mic and camera, AND still doing post processing??
@@Hgaara0204 Was hoping not to do any audio-post processing ;)