Sony introduces the ECM-W5 wireless microphone system for creators in the Philippines. Learn about its 32-bit float audio, 500m range, and camera compatibility.
Sony launched the ECM-W5 wireless microphone system for video creators. It offers high-resolution audio recording and direct 32-bit float digital recording to compatible cameras via the Multi Interface Shoe. The system features a 500-meter line-of-sight range with low latency and strong interference resistance. Each transmitter includes 64GB onboard memory for reliable backup audio storage. Creators can also enjoy cable-free monitoring using compatible Sony wireless headphones. The system connects seamlessly to cameras, smartphones, and PCs for streamlined workflows.
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Sony Introduces the ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone with High-Resolution Audio Recording and Stable Connectivity
Direct-to-camera 32bit float audio recording1 and wireless monitoring2 help streamline production workflows
(ASIA PACIFIC, 15 October 2026) – Sony introduces the ECM-W5 wireless microphone for video creators, combining high-quality audio capture, stable wireless transmission and versatile recording features to support a more flexible production workflow across a wide range of shooting scenarios.
The system pairs two transmitters with one receiver. It transmits over a line-of-sight distance of up to 500 m3 and is designed to reduce audio dropouts in congested radio-frequency environments. Through the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe™, 32bit float4 audio travels digitally and directly to a compatible camera and records with video in a single file1. Up to 64 GB of built-in memory enables 32bit float backup audio recording directly on the transmitter. Integration with compatible Sony wireless headphones enables cable-free monitoring and microphone functions2. Power supply and linked power control through the MI Shoe on compatible cameras support an efficient workflow from recording through editing. The supplied USB Type-C® adapter also enables connection to smartphones and PCs5. The transmitters and receiver are also sold separately, supporting configurations such as up to four-channel recording and multi-camera production.
1 Compatible camera required. Compatibility information will be available at https://www.sony.net/dics/ecmw5/2 Compatible Sony wireless headphones are required. Compatibility information will be available at https://www.sony.net/di/TWS/ 3 Approximate distance when the microphone is visible from the receiver. The distance varies depending on surrounding conditions and radio conditions, including obstacles and reflective surfaces. 4 32bit float recording is available only at 48 kHz.
Availability
Please check with your official local Sony retailer for your country’s specific availability and price.
For more information on the ECM-W5, please visit:
https://www.sony.com.ph/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras-microphones/ecm-w5
Key Features of the ECM-W5
High-quality recording that captures subtle nuances in sound
The high-performance microphones support 96 kHz High-Resolution Audio recording1, capturing voices with clarity and detail. A 3.5 mm microphone input also supports lavalier and external microphones, including the separately sold ECM-L1, providing flexibility for different recording situations.
5 Available only when connected to devices that support USB Audio Class 2.0.
Stable audio transmission and recording functions that support an efficient workflow
The system supports line-of-sight transmission at distances of up to 500 m3. It provides approximately three times more stable transmission than the ECM-W36. In congested radio-frequency environments, it is designed to reduce audio dropouts and hold a reliable connection. Low-latency transmission supports applications where real-time audio performance is important, including live streaming.
32bit float4recording helps creators capture both quiet and loud sounds without the need for constant gain adjustment and suppresses the possibility of clipping7. Through the MI Shoe, 32bit float audio travels digitally and directly to a compatible camera and records with video in a single file1, with no external recorder and no separate audio file to manage, eliminating the work of synchronizing audio afterward.
The transmitters carry 64 GB of built-in storage for backup. The storage holds up to 90 hours of audio at 32bit float/48 kHz or up to 60 hours at 24bit/96 kHz1, retaining the source recording.
6 Based on Sony internal measurement conditions. In comparison with “ECM-W3.”
7If clipping occurs at the microphone input stage, the original audio cannot be restored by adjusting volume during editing.
New audio recording styles through integration with Sony wireless headphones
Compatible Sony wireless headphones2 enable cable-free monitoring, giving creators greater freedom to move while checking sound during recording. Compatible models2 can also be used as wireless microphone inputs.
Versatile functions for comfortable shooting and recording
The system records up to four channels of audio in-camera, covering interviews, panel discussions, event production, and other multi-source needs. The supplied wireless transmitters combine with the separately sold ECM-W5T wireless transmitter, and the system also works with external microphones.
Timecode functionality helps simplify synchronization across multiple cameras and audio recordings, helping reduce manual alignment work in post-production.
Through the MI Shoe, compatible Sony cameras can provide power to the receiver and support linked power control. The supplied USB Type-C® adapter enables recording on smartphones and PCs5, and connecting a transmitter directly over Bluetooth® allows wireless recording. The transmitters provide up to 11 hours of operating time. A dust- and moisture-resistant design supports use in a range of environments8.
8 Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.
Product Video and Specifications
The ECM-W5 product feature video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/N2i7_nYyTT0
For main specifications and additional product details, please visit the following product websites for the
ECM-W5: https://www.sony-asia.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras-microphones/ecm-w5
ECM-W5R: https://www.sony.com.ph/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras-microphones/ecm-w5r
ECM-W5T: https://www.sony.com.ph/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras-microphones/ecm-w5t
Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the ECM-W5, and Sony’s other imaging products can also be found at https://experience.sony-asia.com/, a site created to inform, educate, and inspire creators.
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