- Is the ECM-90LM good for recording speech?
- Yes. It is an omnidirectional electret condenser made for voice, so it captures speech clearly when clipped near the collar. It is not designed for loud instruments or distant room capture.
- Does it need a battery or wireless receiver?
- No. It is a wired lavalier that runs on plug-in power from the device it connects to. You plug it into a camera, recorder or PA input and it works.
- Will it pick up background noise?
- It will pick up more of the room than a cardioid lav because its pattern is omnidirectional. Close placement on the chest keeps the voice ahead of the room.
- Can I use it with a phone or laptop?
- Only with the right adapter. The mic ends in a standard audio plug, so a phone or laptop needs a compatible input or adapter to accept it.
- How does it compare with a wireless lavalier system?
- It is smaller, lighter and simpler, with no batteries or pairing. A wireless system costs more and adds a bodypack and receiver but frees the speaker from the cable.
- What is in the box?
- The package centers on the microphone itself with its cable and clip. Check the listing for any included pouch or windscreen before you buy.
- Where is the Sony ECM-90LM Ultra-Compact Dual-Diaphragm Electret Condenser Microphone cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $498.00, as of our latest check.