This Sony microphone is ideal for people who want to get professional audio results every time. It's equal parts comfortable and studio-grade. This Sony microphone is the perfect selection for recording or public address applications. You can effortlessly pick up powerful bass notes and shimmering treble frequencies because this condenser microphone has an excellent 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response. The Sony ECM-678 is designed for broadcast, which means you are able to use it for news reports, interviews, and announcements. At 7 ounces, this Sony microphone is quite compact, so you can confidently carry it along with the rest of your kit to live performances or events. The directionality found on this condenser microphone allows you to pick up your subjects right in front of the mic while filtering out unwanted sounds from the rear. What's more, the Sony ECM-678 is very sensitive, with an effective output level of 78 dBm, so you can pick up a host of loud or quiet subjects.