Sony Unveils Three New Wireless Microphones

Increasing its microphone portfolio, Sony Electronics introduces the ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S wi-fi microphones, together with the wi-fi streaming microphone ECM-S1. These cutting-edge microphones mix high-quality sound seize with a light-weight design. With the ECM-W3, ECM-W3S, and ECM-S1 fashions, Sony empowers video content material creators with the flexibility to attain superior audio recording throughout varied capturing situations.

The ECM-W3 has a two-channel receiver and two microphones and the ECM-W3S has a one-channel receiver and one microphone. Each the ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S are good for video content material creators who work in a variety of capturing situations akin to Vlogs and interviews, the place the consumer wants them to simply file high-quality voices even when capturing away from the digicam.

For skilled videographers and video content material creators who require top-notch audio high quality for shoots, livestreams, and podcasts, the ECM-S1 microphone is the final word instrument. The microphone has a compact and light-weight physique and is provided with three 14 mm large-diameter capsules tuned to seize human voices naturally and with high-quality sound. Its seamless connection to cameras, computer systems, and smartphones makes an indispensable asset for content material creators looking for a dynamic and fascinating audio-video expertise. As audio could be recorded on to the digicam by way of a wi-fi connection, “sound and video lag” that typically happens when sound and video are enter individually to a distribution machine throughout stay streaming doesn’t happen, thus delay compensation just isn’t required.

“Sony’s ECM-W3, ECM-W3S, and ECM-S1 microphones embody the model’s dedication to innovation and excellence,” says Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Options, Sony Electronics. “With these new choices for microphones, Sony continues to push the boundaries of audio expertise, empowering creators to attain outstanding sound high quality throughout varied content material creation avenues. We all know that skilled and hobbyists alike wish to have the most effective audio high quality and we’re persevering with to supply options for this.”

Predominant options of the “ECM-W3” and “ECM-W3S” wi-fi microphones

Achieves high-quality sound pickup with diminished noise

The ECM-W3 consists of a receiver and two microphones, and the ECM-W3S consists of a receiver and one microphone. By designing with sound high quality in thoughts, Sony has achieved high-quality sound pickup with diminished noise. The ECM-W3 wi-fi microphone is a perfect answer for interviews and one-on-one conversations and the ECM-W3S microphone excels in capturing clear and articulate consumer voices for vloggers and video content material creators with a concentrate on delivering a pure natural sound. These microphones guarantee distinctive sound pickup whereas successfully lowering noise.

Outfitted with a noise-cut filter that successfully reduces harsh noise with digital sign processing, the microphone additionally has a low-cut filter that reduces undesirable low-frequency noise akin to wind, air con, and vibration noise. The included windscreen reduces the noise generated when sturdy wind or breath hits the microphone, making it attainable to file clear audio with out interference from the ambient surroundings. Working collectively, the filters and windscreen ends in much less noise elimination processing throughout post-production.

When related to a Sony digicam outfitted with the Multi-Interface (MI) shoe, the ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S receiver is suitable with a digital audio interfaceⁱ and the digicam can then straight file the audio sign output. This allows excellent sound recording with minimal noise interference. The ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S are outfitted with a security operate that suppresses sound distortion at excessive volumes, and an attenuator operate that manually reduces the sound throughout high-volume recording. Each the ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S ship low energy consumption, low latency, and excessive sound high quality with Bluetooth 5.3 (Bluetooth Low Power) and LC3Plus^ii ​ codec.

Enhanced comfort via versatile connectivity

MI Shoe assist allows better flexibility with battery-free and cable-free capturing. Energy is provided straight from the digicam to the receiver, so there isn’t any want to fret about operating out of batteryⁱⁱⁱ. Outfitted with a USB Kind-C® terminal, it’s attainable to output digital audio (48kHz/24bit) from the receiver to a USB-connected smartphone or PC^iv. Additionally, the microphone has a 3.5mm mini jack (stereo) audio output terminal, making certain compatibility with cameras, PCs, IC recorders, and so on., that don’t have an MI shoe^v. Included is a terminal safety holder/stand for the multi-interface foot and it may be used as a microphone stand when attaching the receiver to gear apart from a digicam or hooked up to a smartphone clamp as an adapter with screw holes.

The microphone has a 3.5mm mini jack (monaural) which can be utilized as an exterior microphone enter terminal. It may be utilized in mixture with a lavalier microphone akin to ECM-LV1, you’ll be able to pick-up the topic’s voice whereas the microphone is hidden from view. The rechargeable microphone can be utilized constantly for as much as six hours on a full cost^vi.

Compact and light-weight, excessive portability with charging case included

The compact and light-weight microphone’s dimensions are 25.0mm x 52.5mm x 20.5mm (W/H/D) and weighs roughly 17g. The receiver is 32.0mm x 29.0mm x 50.0mm (W/H/D) and weighs roughly 25g. Each the microphones and receivers can be utilized anyplace, anytime with ease. For added sturdiness, the ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S are designed to be dustproof and moisture resistant^viiwhich permits for worry-free outside utilization. With the light-weight and transportable charging case, it’s attainable to cost even whereas on the transfer.

Predominant options of the wi-fi/streaming microphone “ECM-S1”

Excessive-quality sound pickup efficiency and synchronization of sound and video by connecting to a digicam

The ECM-S1 is provided with three large-diameter (14mm) capsules that correspond to 3 sound pickup modes: Uni-directional, Omni-directional and Stereo, offering high-quality sound pickup with excessive sensitivity, and vast frequency traits. The microphone’s intrinsic low noise ranges and vast dynamic vary permits for clear recording of even the softest sounds. ​

By tuning it to file human voices naturally and clearly, the microphone can seize reasonable and wealthy textured sound throughout recording that’s distinctive to streaming microphones. It additionally has a noise minimize filter that successfully removes harsh noise via digital sign processing, and a low-cut filter that reduces pointless low-frequency noise akin to wind, air con, and vibration, thus lowering the consequences of the encircling surroundings. The ECM-S1 has a full vary of capabilities that scale back noise and assist high-quality sound pickup.

A brand new sound pickup fashion with a compact, light-weight housing and versatile connectivity

The ECM-S1 microphone is gentle, weighing roughly 157g (about 5.54 oz), and compact at 63.0 mm x 137.5 mm x 63.0 mm(W/H/D) with an ultra-light and compact receiver that weighs roughly 25g (about 0.88 oz) at 32 mm x 29 mm x 50 mm (W/H/D). The Bluetooth 5.3 (Bluetooth Low Power) and LC3plus^viii codec ship low energy consumption, low latency, and excessive sound high quality. Utilizing wi-fi connection permits for a recording fashion that continues to be unaffected by environmental situations. The consumer can obtain a brand new degree of sound pickup, enabling dialog and singing accompanied by musical devices to be recorded in excessive sound high quality.

For connectivity, the receiver could be hooked up to a suitable digicam by way of the MI Shoe. The microphone and receiver are outfitted with USB Kind-C® terminals that assist 48 kHz/24-bit digital audio output^ix. In consequence, the microphone can file high-quality sound in a wide range of methods, akin to connecting the microphone wirelessly to a PC or smartphone by way of the receiver’s USB or connecting the microphone on to a PC or smartphone by way of USB. The receiver additionally has a 3.5mm mini jack (stereo) as an audio output terminal.

Excessive operability that meets the wants of various creators

The microphone is provided with an impartial dial that adjusts the sound recording degree. The ECM-S1’s audio enter degree quantity can be adjusted intuitively with the higher dial whereas checking the audio enter degree in actual time with the indicator lamps. The built-in LINK lamp signifies the communication standing between the microphone and receiver to forestall any missed recording.

When recording by way of a USB connection between the microphone^x and a PC or smartphone, headphones (commercially accessible) could be related^xi to the microphone’s headphone out jack to watch the audio with out involving the related machine. The headphone quantity can be adjusted with a brief press of the dial on the underside of the microphone. The consumer can alter the audio mixing ratio between the enter quantity degree of the audio from the microphone and that of the audio from the pc or smartphone by way of the USB reference to the headphone quantity/mixing ratio adjustment dial on the microphone.

The ECM-S1 and receiver every have a built-in battery for prolonged use. The receiver can be used constantly with the assist of direct energy provide when related to the digicam’s MI Shoe^xii or a USB Kind-C® cable. The microphone can be utilized constantly for as much as 13 hours when the battery is totally charged utilizing a USB Kind-C® cable^xiii.

As well as, a pop guard reduces popping noises that happen when the speaker’s mouth is near the microphone and their breath comes into direct contact with the microphone. This allows vocals, narration, and different audio to be recorded beneath optimum situations. A stand that may be hooked up to the microphone can also be included^xivpermitting the microphone to face with out assist whereas recording. The microphone angle can be adjusted ahead or backward. Alternatively, the stand could be eliminated when not in use and the 1/4” thread on the underside of the microphone permits it to be mounted on a tripod or hooked up to a commercially accessible microphone arm^xv

Pricing and Availability

The ECM-S1 wi-fi microphone might be accessible for pre-order beginning Sept. 28, 2023, with delivery starting in October 2023, whereas ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S wi-fi microphones will comply with in November 2023. ​

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