The Canon DM-E1D Digital Microphone is a compact external microphone dedicated to select Canon cameras featuring a Multi-Function Shoe. It offers a range of directional control for improved audio quality when recording videos. This dedicated mic utilizes the Multi-Function Shoe to provide power and a digital connection, meaning no batteries or cabled connections are required for use. The streamlined design carries over to settings control, too, with the mic solely featuring a Menu button to bring up a menu on the connected camera for making adjustments and settings changes.
The Canon DM-E1D is powered by your camera through the new multi shoe adapter. When used with you R3, enjoy crisp audio without the need for wires or worry about battery replacement.
The DM-E1D allows you to shoot in a noisy environment without recording much ambient noise. The microphone structure blocks entry of noise interference caused by external sources, capturing sharp digital audio even in louder environments.
With 3 types of directivity Shotgun, 90˚ and 120˚, there's a setting for most environments . This allows you to capture rich audio without the hassle of using multiple microphones.
The Canon DM-E1D only has one button at the back of the unit, allowing all settings to be easily managed from the camera screen.
Type | Back electret condenser stereo microphone |
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Directivity | Shotgun (monaural), 90˚ (stereo) and 120˚ (stereo) |
Sensitivity | Sharp directive (shotgun): -16 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB=1 V/Pa)
Single directive (90): -18.7 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB=1 V/Pa) Single directive (120): -20 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB=1 V/Pa) |
Frequency | 100 to 10000 Hz |
Audio output | Digital 16-bit |
Working temperature/humidity | 0 to 40 ˚C / 32 to 104 ˚F |
Dimensions (approx) | 41.3 (W) x 87.4 (H) x 108.6 (D) mm
1.63 (W) x 3.44 (H) x 4.28 (D) in. |
Weight | 136g / 4.80 oz. |