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Canon DM-E1 Directional Microphone

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Canon DM-E1 Directional Microphone
Key Features
  • External Mic for Digital Cameras
  • 90°/120° Stereo & Shotgun Modes
  • Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 16 kHz
  • Integrated Shock Mount
Helping to enhance audio quality when recording video with your digital camera, the DM-E1 Directional Microphone from Canon is an external microphone offering a range of directional control, including a dedicated shotgun setting as well as switchable 90° and 120° stereo settings. It is compatible with digital cameras featuring a 3.5mm plug and offers a frequency response range of 50 Hz to 16 kHz. An included wind screen helps to reduce peripheral sound from wind or other ambient noises, and a shock mount is incorporated into the design to reduce camera and lens operation noise while recording. It is powered by an included CR2032 button-type lithium cell battery, and a power status indicator lamp lets you confirm the remaining life of the battery.
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Canon DM-E1 Overview

Helping to enhance audio quality when recording video with your digital camera, the DM-E1 Directional Microphone from Canon is an external microphone offering a range of directional control, including a dedicated shotgun setting as well as switchable 90° and 120° stereo settings. It is compatible with digital cameras featuring a 3.5mm plug and offers a frequency response range of 50 Hz to 16 kHz. An included wind screen helps to reduce peripheral sound from wind or other ambient noises, and a shock mount is incorporated into the design to reduce camera and lens operation noise while recording. It is powered by an included CR2032 button-type lithium cell battery, and a power status indicator lamp lets you confirm the remaining life of the battery.

External microphone offers enhanced audio quality as well as greater recording control to render more dynamic video productions.
Three separate pickup settings are available to suit a variety of shooting needs:
  • Shotgun is a monaural recording mode that picks up a narrow band of sound in front of the camera, making it suitable for dialogues, single musical instruments, or other specific subjects.
  • 90° stereo recording mode is suitable for a single subject and adds some audio context to the sides to suit recording small groups of people.
  • 120° stereo recording mode offers a wider angle of sound that is ideal for recording larger groups in more expansive areas, such as a band on stage or an outdoor party.
This microphone is compatible with select EOS digital cameras that have a dedicated movie recording mode and an external mic jack.
The included wind screen helps to reduce peripheral sound from wind or other ambient sounds for cleaner, more focused playback. Additionally, the microphone has an integrated shock mount construction to reduce camera and lens operation noise.
A frequency range of 50 Hz to 16 kHz can accurately capture a wide variety of sounds, including live music, nature sounds, and dialogues.
Rather than using the camera's battery, this microphone incorporates its own power source to offer longer continuous recording times. The included CR2032 button-type lithium cell battery is easily replaceable and a power check lamp is featured on the mic body for checking battery level status. Additionally, when connected to a camera, the microphone will be automatically turned on or off in conjunction with the camera's own on/off switch.
UPC: 013803275346

Canon DM-E1 Specs

Microphone
Form FactorCamera-Mount
Intended Sound SourcesSpeech/Voice Over
Sound FieldMono, Stereo
CapsuleElectret Condenser
Polar PatternSupercardioid
PadNone
High-Pass FilterNone
Tone AdjustmentNone
Gain AdjustmentNone
WindscreenWindsock/Windjammer (Included)
Performance
Frequency Range50 Hz to 16 kHz
Impedance550 Ohms
Sensitivity-42 dB at 1 kHz
Connectivity
Headphone ConnectorNone
Power
Operating VoltageNot Specified by Manufacturer
Battery Type1 x Built-In (Included)
Physical
ColorBlack
MountingCamera/Shoe-Mount (via Integrated Hardware)
Mounting Thread SizeNot Specified by Manufacturer
Included CaseNone
Included FiltersNone
Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity85%
DimensionsH: 1.6 x W: 3.3 x L: 5.1" / H: 40 x W: 84 x L: 130 mm
Weight3.9 oz / 110 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.575 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.75 x 5.4 x 3.25"

Canon DM-E1 Reviews

I hear you Canon

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-26

I hear you Canon loud and clear. What a wonderful microphone this has been for me for years. I recently purchased another so that my other camera persons match this Canon mic audio profile. Rarely peeks out, if ever, and can handle stacked DJ speakers with simple perfection. Cinematic (???) almost, perfectly balanced for weddings and other event venues ... dam right it does. God Bless you Canon DM-E1, I hear you loud and clear. Amen.

The DM-E1 works well for me!

By Julian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-08-05

I primarily need the DM-E1 microphone to work in the forward shotgun direction for applications in the human speech audio range. The DM-E1 seems to do this well. I did not test its frequency response nor how the microphone works in stereo mode.  I do not think that Canon offers any camera bodies that will direct the digital electronic signal of a cable-free microphone through the hot-shoe. This would allow for Canon engineers to provide an upgraded cable-free version of this microphone. However, the lack of cable-free capability does not influence my five-star rating for the DM-E1.

Doesn't work with Zoom

By Roger
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-19

I bought this mic to use with my new M50. The goal was to improve the video and audio of my Zoom experience. Zoom doesn't recognize the mic and continues to use the computer's mic. So there is no advantage for me to own this DM-E1. Also, the M50 video and computer audio are not well synchronized, so I am back to using my computer's camera if I want synchronized audio and video. A big disappointment. Canon says they may develop a solution for this problem. I hope so.

great clarity, high quality

By Chilli
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-23

Was nice and impressed with this shotgun mic. Great directional sound. I like it a lot better than the Rode.

Marvelous

By Paul
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-10-03

Great purchase, clarity is better than I had expected.

To get or not to get?

By Ronald
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2018-02-22

Not much better than no microphone at all for voice pick up.

Excellent Choice for an On-camera Mic

By Nicholas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-07-19

The DM-E1 works perfectly with our EOS R5, EOS R and EOS RP Cameras. Sound is clear and the mic has a wide, flat frequency response. This is a true stereo array in a single housing that looks like a plain mono shotgun. The variable angle settings are a huge advantage for music recording situations and allow simple control of the amount of room reverb present. The internal electronics are quiet and the sensitivity is relatively high. When mounted directly on a hot-shoe it's possible to pick up some focus motor noise,, but moving the mic a few inches away with a Vello, or similar multi-cold-shoe bracket will minimize that noise pick-up. The attached cable is long enough for use with a 5 to 7 inch offset bracket. Off camera use is possible as long as you have a well-shielded 3.5 mm stereo mic extension cable. Be sure to use a shielded microphone extension, NOT one an unshielded one intended for headphone use. Also, it's probably a good idea to always carry a spare 2032 coin cell battery since this mic is useless if the battery dies.

good as back up on cam mic.

By Christopher
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-06-14

I use this on my canon 90D for back up and scratch audio. It works, It works better then expected. I was thinking about getting a Rode mic pro but picked this up instead. I like the auto feature that allows for the mic to turn on automatically when the camera is on and power down when the camera is off. You also can turn it on and off manually. I used for event videography.

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Asked by: John
Yes, the Canon DM-E1 Directional Microphone is compatible for use with the Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera. The DM-E1 connects to the 3.5mm microphone input connection on the M50.
Answered by: Matt Z
Date published: 2022-08-04

Compatible with the M50 Mark II?

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Asked by: John
Yes, the Canon DM-E1 Directional Microphone is compatible for use with the Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera.
Answered by: Matt Z
Date published: 2022-08-04

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Is this compatible with the 7D Mark II?
Asked by: Anonymous
It is compatible with the 7D Mark II.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2018-08-26

will this be compatible with canon r6 mark ii?

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Asked by: Narick
Yes, the Canon DM-E1 Directional Microphone is compatible for use with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera.
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2023-04-30

Is this compatible with the Panasonic HC X1500 ?

Is this compatible with the Panasonic HC X1500 ?
Asked by: florent
This mic is used when your camera cannot supply power to the mic. I will work your Panasonic. It works on Dslr's. we use it in the 1/4 audio jack on the Canon c300.
Answered by: steve
Date published: 2021-10-12

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Is this compatible with Canon XA30.
Asked by: Richard A.
The Canon DM-E1 Directional Microphone is not compatible with the XA-30. You may consider either the Sennheiser MKE600 or Audio-Technica AT875R as suitable options. If you are mounting the microphone to the side clamp of the XA-30, make sure you purchase some spacers (#SAROCS) or the Rycote camera clamp adapter lyre mount (#RYLMCCA) for vibration isolation.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Do you still hear the the lens focusing with this ...

Do you still hear the the lens focusing with this mic?
Asked by: Mike
Some cameras and lenses can have issues with the mic picking up the sound of the lens focusing. The easiest way to solve this is to move the mic off of the camera and further from the lens. You can do this with a bracket such as the Vello CB-510 Dual Shoe Bracket with Silicon Rubber Grip (B&H # VECB510) which will allow you to re-position the mic where it will be less likely to be affected by focusing noise from the lens. Also be sure to use a good quality cable to connect the mic to your camera. That will also help to eliminate additional noise.
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2020-06-04

question

Why has no one reviewed this mic yet, I can't find any user based or professional reviews anywhere online. Can B&H give an indication of its quality, pros and cons?
Asked by: Kristoff P.
I dont know why the mic has yet to be reviewed by customers. Though, there should be some reviews available online. That being said, while I have yet to use the mic myself, its predecessor was a solid quality mic, and I would expect no less from this one.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2020-06-04
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