Sony has announced the ECM-W5, a $400 wireless microphone kit designed to rival DJI's affordable offerings, assuming creators accept its premium pricing. The kit includes one rectangular receiver and two transmitters, supporting 32-bit float recording and 96 kHz audio capture from up to 500 meters away in line-of-sight conditions. Each transmitter features 64GB of internal memory and 11 hours of battery life, with magnetic backplates for easy attachment.
The system works seamlessly with Sony's Alpha series cameras via the Multi Interface Shoe, enabling power and data transfer. Users can expand the setup with additional $120 transmitters to record up to four tracks simultaneously. Even without a Sony camera, the receiver includes a USB-C adapter for smartphones or PCs, and Bluetooth LE allows wireless playback monitoring through Sony headphones.
While the ECM-W5 undercuts neither the $259 DJI Mic 3 nor the $99 DJI Mic Mini on price, its 32-bit float recording capability could streamline post-production workflows. The kit is available to pre-order now for $400, shipping in November, alongside a standalone $190 ECM-W5R receiver and $120 ECM-W5T transmitter.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing