Canon Multi-accessory shoe directional stereo microphone

An external microphone dedicated to multi-accessory shoes that enables high-speed data communication and power supply from the camera.
Multi-accessory shoe Dedicated multi-accessory shoe enhances the convenience and reliability of still image and video shooting, and also supports the utilization of network / smartphone cooperation.
* Cannot be used with cameras that have conventional accessory shoes.
〇 Noise is suppressed by digital signal output Most of the general external microphones are used by connecting a cable to the microphone terminal on the camera side, and the audio signal is analog output. However, cables are easily affected by external electromagnetic waves, and electromagnetic waves such as Wi-Fi become noise and enter audio signals, causing deterioration in sound quality. DM-E1D has improved this problem. Using a multi-accessory shoe as an interface, data communication is possible without using a cable. It outputs digitized audio data that is resistant to external noise to the camera. Since the structure does not allow noise from external electromagnetic waves to enter, recording can be done without worrying about the environment.
* If you operate the camera or lens while shooting a movie, operation sounds and operation sounds may be recorded.
〇Directivity switching function Equipped with three directivity that can be switched to the optimum recording method according to the shooting scene. The directivity can be switched from the menu screen of the camera.
・ Directivity (1) Shotgun (monaural)
[Usage example] Capture the sound in the area in front of the microphone, such as in an interview. It is suitable when the subject you want to capture the sound is clear and there is only one source of sound.
・ Directivity (2) 90 ° (stereo)
[Usage example] Focusing on the front sound such as everyday scenes, it also captures the left and right sounds. Sounds that are too close to the photographer are suppressed and recorded.
・ Directivity (3) 120 ° (stereo)
[Usage example] Captures sounds that are spread to the left or right, such as in concerts, or that have a large number of sound sources. It is possible to record realistic sounds.
〇Batteries are no longer required when power is supplied from the camera. Power is shared from the camera via the multi-accessory shoe, eliminating the need for batteries. Therefore, the power switch has been abolished, and a simple operation system with one MENU button has been realized. You don't have to worry about sudden battery exhaustion during shooting, so you can shoot long-time videos and live stream with confidence. In addition, since there is no cable, it is comfortable to handle during use and storage.
〇The microphone function can be set on the camera menu screen. All function settings are performed by operating the camera menu. It is a new operability unique to the design exclusively for multi-accessory shoes. In addition, the menu screen of the camera is displayed directly from the MENU button on the back of the microphone. Settings can be changed and confirmed quickly.