
Key Features
- Capture fine vocal detail with High-Resolution Audio at up to 96 kHz/24bit.
- Use 48 kHz/32bit float to preserve quiet voices, sudden peaks and natural nuance for editing.
- Record 32bit float audio directly in a compatible camera’s video file, reducing separate file management and sync work.
- Protect important takes with microphone built-in storage and compatible in-camera WAV backup.
- Keep every voice separate with up to four in-camera channels using two optional ECM-W5T units.
- Work confidently at distance with stable, low-latency transmission up to 500 m line of sight.
- Monitor cable-free through Sony’s compatible Bluetooth® LE Audio wireless headphones.
- Start quickly: opening the charging case powers the system, ready to record when removed.
- Record for up to 11 hours with the transmitter per charge, while a compatible camera powers the receiver.
- Move from camera to compatible smartphone or PC recording with the included USB Type-C® adaptor.
OVERVIEW
The Sony ECM-W5 is an advanced, all-in-one wireless microphone system crafted for video creators, filmmakers, and podcasters. Designed around high-resolution audio and seamless operation, the package includes two microphone transmitters, a receiver, and a smart charging case. The units automatically power on and pair when removed from the case, while connecting the receiver cable-free to a compatible Sony camera via the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe enables up to four-channel digital audio recording at 96 kHz/24-bit or 48 kHz/32-bit float.
By capturing 32-bit float audio directly into video files on compatible Sony cameras, the system eliminates clipping, removes the need to constantly adjust gain on set, and streamlines post-production by keeping video and audio perfectly synced in a single file. For added reliability, each transmitter features 64 GB of built-in storage for onboard backup recording. This allows separate WAV file creation, protecting your audio against signal dropouts and offering extra flexibility during editing.
The hardware is designed for maximum versatility across camera, mobile, and PC setups. Highlights include:
Long-Range, Low-Latency Connection: Utilizes optimized Bluetooth hopping technology to deliver stable, dropout-resistant transmission up to 500 meters (line of sight).
Advanced Monitoring & Audio Modes: Supports wireless audio monitoring using Bluetooth LE Audio headphones, as well as binaural spatial audio capture with compatible headsets.
Expanded Mic Inputs: Both the transmitters and receiver feature 3.5mm locking TRS jacks for lavalier microphones like the ECM-L1.
Multi-Speaker & Timecode Support: Captures up to four separate tracks with additional transmitters and features timecode synchronization (including USB SYNC) for multi-camera alignment.
Touchscreen Control: The receiver features a high-contrast AMOLED touchscreen with an intuitive control wheel for quick setting adjustments.
Extended Battery Life: Transmitters offer up to 7 hours of continuous use (and up to 11 hours with the charging case), while the camera powers the receiver directly through the MI Shoe.
Eco-Friendly Construction: Made with over 41% recycled plastic and packaged in recyclable, non-plastic materials aligned with Sony's environmental initiatives.
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detailed specifications
| Type of Microphone | Wireless Microphone System |
| USB Port | 1x USB-C |
| Power Requirements | 1x Built-In Rechargeable |
connectors
| Mic Maximum Input Level | Microphone |
microphone specifications
| Gain Adjustment | -12 to +12 dB |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Locking TRS Female Input |
| Approximate Battery Life | Receiver: 7 Hours | Transmitter: 7 Hours |
| Sensitivity | -40 dBFS |
| Mounting | Shoe-Mount (with Included Adapter) |
physical specifications
| Dimensions | Receiver: 2.1 x 1.5 x 0.7" / 53.5 x 37.5 x 17.8 mm | Transmitter: 1.9 x 1.2 x 0.9" / 47 x 31 x 22.3 mm |
| Weight | Receiver: 1.2 oz / 35 g | Transmitter: 1 oz / 27.1 g |
| Color | Black |
wireless transmitter specifications
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
- Sony ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone Kit
- Wind Screen (2)
- Magnet (2)
- Pouch
- Adaptor Terminal Protection Cap
- Multi Interface shoe adaptor
- USB Adaptor (1)
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