Description

A wireless microphone built for creators shooting with Sony. Everything needed is included in the all-in-one ECM-W5 package: two microphone/transmitters (TX), one receiver (RX), charging case, and more. Record up to four channels of professional-grade digital audio wirelessly in-camera at sampling rates up to 96 kHz/24 bit or 48 kHz/32 bit float. Supports monitoring with Sony Wireless Headphones and direct recording to PCs or smartphones.

Clear, high-quality recording with efficient setup

Everything needed is included in the all-in-one package: two microphone/transmitters (TX), one receiver (RX), charging case, and more. Opening the case automatically powers on the receiver to standby. Simply remove the receiver and microphones from the case, they are both powered on and ready to use. Connect cable-free to the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe™ on a compatible camera to record up to four channels of professional-grade digital audio wirelessly in-camera at sampling rates up to 96 kHz/24 bit or 48 kHz/32 bit float.

Video and 32 bit float audio. One workflow

As a genuine Sony accessory, the ECM-W5 achieves simply reliable digital audio capture. Audio recorded in 32 bit float is transmitted wirelessly to a compatible Sony camera and recorded directly as an audio track within the video file. There's no need to record and manage audio as a separate file or perform sync work after shooting, providing an efficient workflow in which video and audio are handled together in editing.

32 bit float recording for worry-free audio recording

Capture great sound on set without needing to worry about recording levels, thanks to the freedom that 32 bit float recording provides. You're freed from constantly chasing quiet voices or sudden loud sounds with gain control adjustments during recording, and can bring out the full detail and nuance naturally at the editing stage.

Backup recording to safeguard every audio source

Supports onboard recording to the microphone's built-in storage and simultaneous WAV file recording in-camera on compatible models. A 32 bit float audio source can be kept separately from the video file, providing peace of mind against risks such as wireless issues. Audio-only editing is also supported, giving you greater flexibility in post-production.

External input terminal for lavalier microphones

Both the microphone and receiver have a 3.5-mm mini jack (mono) external microphone input terminal, compatible with lavalier microphones such as the ECM-L1 (sold separately). Put one inconspicuously on the speaker in situations where it's important for the microphone not to be a distraction, and record clear audio at professional quality standards.

Gain adjustment during recording

Input gain can be set to Auto, which adjusts to changes in recording volume to prevent clipping and distortion, or to Manual mode with a range of -12 to +12 dB. Fine volume adjustments via manual settings are possible even during 32 bit float recording. Noise cut and low cut can also be toggled on or off from the menu.

Specifications

Operating Temperature

0 ℃ to +40 ℃ (+32 °F to +104 °F)

Microphone Channel Audio Output

ANALOG 2 ch/DIGITAL 4 ch

Shoe type

Multi Interface Shoe

Power Supply from Main Unit

Multi Interface Shoe

Battery Type

Built-in lithium-ion battery

Monaural / Stereo

Monaural

Directivity

omni-directional

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 000 Hz (at 48 kHz sampling)/20 Hz - 40 000 Hz (at 96 kHz sampling)

Front sensitivity

-40 dBFS (0.1 Pa, 1 kHz)

Intrinsic noise

21 dB SPL or less (0 dB = 2×10-5 Pa)

Maximum input sound pressure level

124 dB SPL

External microphone input jack

Yes (3.5 mm mini jack (monaural))

USB Type-C® Terminal

Yes (Microphone/Receiver/Charging case)

Microphone Output

Yes (Microphone 3.5 mm mini jack (monaural)/Receiver 3.5 mm mini jack (stereo))