Canon has just launched its latest cable-free microphone – and it's the company's smallest ever hotshoe mic.
The Canon DM-E10D measures just 53.7mm and weighs a mere 59g, which is less than a medium-sized chicken egg. And because it exclusively uses the Multi-function shoe, it's completely wire-free and battery-free.
As a Canon PowerShot V1 user, this tiny plug-and-play mic is exactly what I've been waiting for. Not only does the Multi-function shoe draw power from the camera, it also communicates directly with it – so there's no setup required and no audio degradation from jacks and cables.
On top of that, the DM-E10D has a dedicated Menu button on the side that gives you direct access to your camera's audio setup menu – so if you do want to fine-tune your settings, you're in the right menu with a single touch.
The directional microphone features a supercardioid pickup pattern that's optimized for voices (60-20Hz) and focuses on sound directly in front of the camera – ideal for vlogging and streaming, as it cuts down on unwanted background noise.
The monaural pickup has a frequency response of 60-10,000kHz, with -16dB sensitivity, and is capable of up to 4-channel and 24-bit audio depending on your camera (such as the Canon EOS R50 V).
The Canon DM-E10D will go on sale in December, though pricing has yet to be confirmed.
Which Canon cameras have a Multi-function shoe
Again, since it isn't compatible with a standard hotshoe, the Canon DM-E10D requires an EOS camera with a Multi-function shoe connection. These include:
• Canon EOS R1
• Canon EOS R3
• Canon EOS R5 Mark II
• Canon EOS R6 Mark II
• Canon EOS R6 Mark III
• Canon EOS R6 V
• Canon EOS R7
• Canon EOS R8
• Canon EOS R8 Mark II
• Canon EOS R10
• Canon EOS R50
• Canon EOS R50 V
Cinema EOS cameras with a a Multi-function shoe include:
• Canon EOS R5 C
• Canon EOS C50
• Canon EOS C70
• Canon EOS C80
• Canon EOS C400
It is also compatible with the Canon PowerShot V1.
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