Sony’s new two-transmitter ECM-W5 wireless microphone system combines onboard backup recording, 32-bit float audio and camera, smartphone and PC support, with pre-orders opening on 14 October 2026.
Sony Electronics has launched the ECM-W5, a wireless microphone system aimed at video creators who need multi-channel capture, backup recording and lower-latency monitoring in the field. The company said the kit uses two transmitters and one receiver, supports direct audio transfer to compatible cameras through its Multi-Interface Shoe, and is designed to cut down on the need for separate audio recorders and later synchronisation. Sony said pre-orders begin on 14 October 2026, with shipments due in November.
The firm claims the system can maintain a line-of-sight link at up to 500 metres, although actual range will depend on obstructions and radio conditions. Sony also says the ECM-W5 offers 32-bit float recording at 48 kHz for compatible cameras, alongside 96 kHz high-resolution audio capture, and that each transmitter includes 64 GB of built-in storage for backup takes. Investing.com’s summary of the launch added that each transmitter can store up to 90 hours at 32-bit float/48 kHz or 60 hours at 24-bit/96 kHz.
Sony is positioning the device as a step forward from earlier wireless mic models in its own range. The company says the ECM-W5 is around three times more stable than the ECM-W37, while the ECM-W3 wireless microphone system, listed by Sony in Canada, is specified for line-of-sight communication up to 150 metres. Sony also points to the ECM-W2BT as an earlier digital microphone option for low-noise recording through the Multi Interface Shoe, but the new model adds higher-capacity onboard recording and a greater emphasis on workflow simplification.
The ECM-W5 also extends beyond camera-only use. Sony says a supplied USB Type-C adaptor allows recording on compatible smartphones and PCs, while Bluetooth connectivity can be used to link a transmitter directly for wireless recording. Compatible Sony wireless headphones can be used for cable-free monitoring, and the system can record up to four channels in-camera for interviews, panels and similar productions. The company has priced the wireless microphone kit at US$399.99, with the receiver and transmitter also sold separately.
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