
Sony ECMGZ1M Gun / Zoom Microphone (Black)
- Records in Zoom Mic and Gun mic modes
- Zoom Mic Mode records audio level corresponding to zoom length
- Gun Mic Mode records super directional
Mubboo Value Score: 5.1/10
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
| Sony | BOYA (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118 | $49.99 |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 759 | 38 |
| Mubboo Score | 5.1/10 | 6.1/10 |
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
About Sony
- 106 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.3/5 across all products
- Price range: $9.99 – $2898
- Categories: 4K TVs, AV Receivers, Bluetooth Speakers, blu-ray-players-and-recorders, Bookshelf Speakers, Camera Lenses
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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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