Sony ECMGZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone (Black)
Sony

Sony ECMGZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone (Black)

$118★ 4.2(759 reviews)
Mubboo Score 5.1/10
  • Records in Zoom Mic and Gun mic modes
  • Zoom Mic Mode records audio level corresponding to zoom length
  • Gun Mic Mode records super directional
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Mubboo Value Score: 5.1/10

Quality8.4/10
based on 4.2/5 customer rating
Popularity0.4/10
759 reviews, top 52% in Shotgun Microphones
Value6.4/10
priced below 64% of Shotgun Microphones

How it stacks up

Rated 4.2/5 — better than 4% of 25 Shotgun Microphones we track. Mid-tier pricing at $118.

Head-to-Head vs Category Leader

SonyBOYA (Leader)
Price$118$49.99
Rating4.2/54.8/5
Reviews75938
Mubboo Score5.1/106.1/10

The category leader BOYA BY-MM1 AI On-Camera Shotgun Mic with AI offers better ratings at $49.99.

Quick Specs

Color
Black
Item Weight
45 Grams
Manufacturer
Sony
Model Number
ECMGZ1M
Power Source
Battery Powered
Audible Noise
25 Decibels
Polar Pattern
Super Cardioid (Gun Mode), Variable (Zoom Mode)
Built-In Media
microphone

What reviewers say

Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.

Check device compatibility and plan for adapters; shotgun mics highly reject rear sound, so for vlogging, speak loudly if behind the mic.

Rating reliability

Moderately reviewed — reasonably reliable
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About Sony

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sony Sony ECMGZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone (Black) worth buying in 2026?

It earns a Mubboo Score of 5.1/10, with a 4.2/5 rating from 759 reviews — better than 4% of Shotgun Microphones we track.

How much does the Sony Sony ECMGZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone (Blac cost?

It is currently $118 — mid-tier pricing for Shotgun Microphones.

How does it compare to the top-rated Shotgun Microphones?

The category leader BOYA BY-MM1 AI On-Camera Shotgun Mic with AI offers better ratings at $49.99.

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