Sony battery power supply DC-78

The DC-78 is a compact and in-line power supply for the Sony lavalier microphone range. It can be used to configure the popular ECM-44/77BC and ECM-88 for use as wired microphones.

• Designed for use with Sony lavalier microphones equipped with a Sony 4-pin (SMC9-4P) connector
• Two-way powering: battery operation (using an AA-size (LR6) alkaline battery) or external DC operation (12 to 48 V)
• Supplied with an SMC9-4S input connector and an XLR 3-pin output connector

Features:
• Compatible with Sony ECM microphones
- The DC-78 can be used with any of the Sony ECM-xxBC microphones.
• Compact size
- DC-78 is small and light weight, making is convenient to use.
• Long battery life
- DC-78 uses a single AA size battery (LR-6 type), each battery typically providing an operating life of 5,000 hours (for example with an ECM-88)

Benefits:
• Flexibility
- The DC-78 allows 'wireless ready' Sony ECM microphones (such as ECM-44BC, 77BC and 88) to be converted for use as wired microphones. The DC-78 is a compact in-line unit, with a 4-pin socket for the ECM microphone, a AA battery compartment and an XLR output connector. The DC-78 provides the flexibility of additional working methods, for example the microphone can be easily switched between a wireless and wired modes.
• Versatilite powering options
- The DC-78 allows Sony ECM microphones to powered for wired use, either by the internal AA battery or an external 48volt phantom powering.