Sony ECM-M1

The Sony ECM-M1 is a very compact digital shotgun microphone that allows you to quickly change audio recording direction from one if its 8 selectable pickup patterns. The sound quality is quite well. Its features are simple and very easy to use. It also has noise filters, gain, and audio level controls. It can be attached directly to Sony cameras with Muilti Interface hot shoe for cable-free connection such as A7R IV, A7R V, A1, or FX30. It is always in my camera bag for recording wildlife sounds for social media content.

The ECM-M1 is really good size (small & compact), but do not let that fool you from the power and versatility it comes with. It's really handy for all of the modes that you have access to once you have the ECM-M1. It really opens up a wide range if you're used to filming run and gun and really need a good audio onboard mic source. Another side note is that if you use this with a gimbal, it makes life so so easy while giving you peace of mind that your sound is A1.