Sony Is Handling DJI With Its New ECM-W 5 Wireless Microphone Set

The kit includes two transmitters and a receiver, and it sustains 32 -little bit float recording.

Sony has revealed the ECM-W 5, a $ 400 wireless microphone set that’s plainly developed to be as simple to use as DJI’s budget-friendly cordless mics, given designers agree to pay a comparatively superior rate to utilize it. The ECM-W 5 combines wireless transmitters and a receiver that can directly record to a Sony video camera (or various other gadgets over USB-C), capturing 96 kHz sound from as much as 500 meters away in line-of-sight problems.

The ECM-W 5 is most convenient to use with Sony’s Alpha collection electronic cameras, where it can connect over the Multi Interface Footwear (Sony’s contemporary response to the hotshoe) to receive power and transfer information. A package only includes one rectangular receiver and 2 microphone transmitters, however if you’re willing to purchase several $ 120 transmitters independently, you can record approximately 4 tracks at the same time. Each transmitter consists of 64 GB of internal memory, which should work great as a back-up. The internal memory additionally enables 32 -little bit float recording, which means the ECM-W 5 can capture both peaceful and loud sounds without forcing you to make gain adjustments.

Each transmitter can be connected to a separate microphone, and the transmitters themselves have 11 hours of battery life and come with magnetic backplates so you can pin them to a t-shirt. If you do not have a Sony video camera, the receiver also includes a USB-C adapter that allows it connect to a smartphone or a PC for various other videotaping circumstances. And while you’re making modifications on the receiver’s touchscreen, you can listen to playback wirelessly using Bluetooth LE and a set of Sony earphones.

In contrast to the $ 259 DJI Mic 3 or the $ 99 DJI Mic Mini , it’s difficult to visualize the ECM-W 5 would certainly be a compelling option unless you’re specifically thinking about using the new microphone package with Sony’s cameras. If you can swallow paying $ 400, though, 32 -little bit float recording could simplify your post-production operations considerably.

The ECM-W 5 is available to pre-order today for $ 400 and ships in November. You can also pre-order a standalone $ 190 ECM-W 5 R receiver or $ 120 ECM-W 5 T transmitter if you plan on increasing your kit.

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