{
  "id": 18166907,
  "title": "Canon's smallest ever hotshoe microphone weighs less than a chicken egg!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/canons-smallest-ever-hotshoe-microphone-weighs-less-than-a-chicken-egg",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:24:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/audio/microphones/canons-smallest-ever-hotshoe-microphone-weighs-less-than-a-chicken-egg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canon has unveiled its latest cable-free microphone, the Canon DM-E10D, which holds the distinction of being the company's smallest hotshoe mic yet. Weighing a mere 59 grams, the mic is less than the weight of a medium-sized chicken egg and is entirely wire-free and battery-free. This compact plug-and-play mic is particularly beneficial for Canon PowerShot V1 users, as it requires no setup or audio degradation caused by jacks and cables due to its direct communication with the camera through the Multi-function shoe.\n\nNotably, the DM-E10D features a dedicated Menu button on the side, granting users direct access to the camera's audio setup menu with a single touch. This small microphone boasts a supercardioid pickup pattern, optimized for voices (60-20Hz), and focuses on sound directly in front of the camera. This makes it an excellent choice for vloggers and streamers who want to minimize background noise. The microphone has a frequency response of 60-10,000kHz and a sensitivity of -16dB, capable of delivering up to 4-channel and 24-bit audio, contingent on the camera being used (such as the Canon EOS R50 V).\n\nThe DM-E10D will be available for purchase in December; however, the exact pricing has yet to be confirmed. This compact microphone is compatible with a range of Canon cameras, including the EOS R1, R3, R5 Mark II, R6 Mark II, R6 Mark III, R6 V, R7, R8, R8 Mark II, R10, and R50. Moreover, it is also compatible with cinema EOS cameras, such as the EOS R5 C, EOS C50, EOS C70, EOS C80, and EOS C400, as well as the Canon PowerShot V1.",
  "summary": "Ideal for creators on the go, Canon's wire-free on-camera microphone weighs just 59g",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}