The Sony ECM-M1 is a useful microphone for vloggers and video makers. You can place the microphone on the hot shoe connector of your camera and improve the sound quality of your videos. The microphone has 8 different recording modes. For example, you can choose to only record sound at the front when you're recording an interview for a documentary. Thanks to the noise-canceling function, you can hear less unwanted sounds in your recordings. You can also filter out air-conditioning from the background, for example. The microphone has a compact size and a low weight of 65g. This makes it suitable for journalists or vloggers who are often on the go.