Recommended Shotgun Microphones

ECM-B1455UML36-600 — 14mm shotgun microphone ideal for interviews. ECM-B1463UL45-290 — Shotgun mic for live streaming with focused sound pickup.

Unidirectional Electret Microphone Capsules

Unidirectional Microphones

ECMIC provides unidirectional electret microphone capsules designed for focused sound pickup in professional audio applications. Featuring cardioid directional characteristics, high sensitivity, and frequency-boosted response, these microphone capsules are suitable for broadcasting, music systems, communication devices, and OEM audio solutions.

10mm High SNR Cardioid Electret Condenser Mic Cartridge

Model: ECM-B1045UML44-464
Dimensions: 10 × 4.5 mm
Sensitivity: -44 dB ± 2

10mm Unidirectional Electret Mic Capsule for Acoustic Guitar Pickup

Model: ECM-B1045UL-53
Dimensions: 10 × 4.5 mm
Sensitivity: -53 dB ± 2

10mm Unidirectional Electret Microphone Element with Leads for Guitar Pickup

Model: ECM-B1045UL-53-L50
Dimensions: 10 × 4.5 mm
Sensitivity: -53 dB ± 2

14mm Electret Condenser Microphone Element for Live Broadcast

Model: ECM-B1465UL38RC-110
Dimensions: 14 × 6.5 mm
Sensitivity: -38 dB ± 2

14mm Electret Microphone Capsule for Live Streaming

Model: ECM-B1463UL-46
Dimensions: 14 × 6.3 mm
Sensitivity: -46 dB ± 2

14mm High SNR Cardioid Condenser Cartridge for Interview Shotgun

Model: ECM-B1455UML36-600
Dimensions: 14 × 5.5 mm
Sensitivity: -36 dB ± 2

14mm High SNR Cardioid Electret Mic Capsule for Broadcast

Model: ECM-B1463UML35-750
Dimensions: 14 × 6.3 mm
Sensitivity: -35 dB ± 2

14mm High SNR Cardioid Electret Mic Capsule for Streaming

Model: ECM-B1465UML40-231045
Dimensions: 14 × 6.5 mm
Sensitivity: -40 dB ± 2

14mm High SNR Cardioid Electret Mic Element for Live Streaming

Model: ECM-B1463UML38-727
Dimensions: 14 × 6.3 mm
Sensitivity: -38 dB ± 2

14mm High SNR Cardioid Electret Mic Insert for Live Broadcast

Model: ECM-B1455UML36-813
Dimensions: 14 × 5.5 mm
Sensitivity: -36 dB ± 2

14mm Unidirectional Electret Condenser Microphone Element for High Fidelity

Model: ECM-B1465UL42-231165
Dimensions: 14 × 6.5 mm
Sensitivity: -42 dB ± 2

14mm Wide Cardioid Electret Condenser Mic for Streaming

Model: ECM-B1463UL34-683
Dimensions: 14 × 6.3 mm
Sensitivity: -34 dB ± 2

FAQs

Unidirectional microphones, also called cardioid microphones, focus pickup in the front direction, effectively reducing background noise. They are ideal for walkie-talkies, intercom systems, in-car voice input, conference microphones, and other scenarios that require clear voice capture.

Unidirectional microphones use front and rear sound holes to create a pressure gradient, picking up sound mainly from one direction. Omnidirectional microphones pick up sound evenly from all directions. Unidirectional mics work better in noisy environments, while omnidirectional mics are better for capturing ambient sounds.

ECM-B1455UML36-600 — 14mm shotgun microphone ideal for interviews.
ECM-B1463UL45-290 — Shotgun mic for live streaming with focused sound pickup.

ECM-B9750UP-45, a 9.7mm cardioid microphone designed for car stereo systems, effectively isolates noise, ideal for Bluetooth hands-free and voice control.

25mm cardioid microphones with high SNR, perfect for professional recording and live streaming:

Unidirectional microphones rely on front and rear sound holes to create the pressure gradient needed for directionality. Sealing these holes completely (to achieve IP67 waterproofing) would impair their function.
For more details, see: Waterproof Principles for Omnidirectional and Unidirectional Microphones

Unidirectional Microphones