Sony has made an exciting announcement today, unveiling two innovative microphone kits. The company has meticulously crafted one of these microphone kits with vloggers in mind, while the other is tailor-made for interviewers. Read below to learn more about Sony’s latest offerings: the Sony ECM-W3 and the ECM-S1 Microphone Kits.
Key Features of the Sony ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S
- Dual-channel wireless microphone for digital recording
- Up to 492 ft (150m) range
- High signal-to-noise ratio
- Noise suppressing filter function
- Compatible with multi-interface (MI) shoe
- Included charging case
- Audio output via 3.5mm jack
- USB digital (48K HZ/24bit) audio output
- Compact, lightweight, dust-and-moisture resistant
Key Features of the Sony ECM-S1
- Low intrinsic noise levels for clear sound
- Adjustable directivity to fit any scene
- Noise-suppressing filter function
- Pop guard
- Compact and lightweight design
- Suitable for long hours of outdoor shooting
- Low latency wireless transmission
What’s New About these Sony Microphone Kits?
Noise Suppressing Functions
Both new microphone kits come standard with a noise-suppressing filter function that can be toggled on or off depending on the situation. Regardless of what kind of creator you are, having the option to turn on noise-suppressing filters with the single press of a button can help ensure you achieve quality audio—even in times when background noise is present.
Additionally, the microphones also have a low-cut filter switch to remove the lower unwanted frequencies in your audio recording. These filter switches help capture the best quality audio in the field without the need for post-production work.
The ECM-S1 Streaming Microphone Kit also comes with a pop guard to help suppress popping noise. All of this combines to ultimately offer excellent sound quality for vloggers in a variety of different situations for both indoor and outdoor shooting. Considering that many microphones require you to buy an external pop guard and use noise suppression in post-production, these features are both time- and money-saving.
Lightweight, Durable Design
More creators are on the go than ever before. High-quality gear usually means carrying heavy equipment that takes up a lot of space and weight. However, these new microphone kits make sure that isn’t the case.
Sony has focused its efforts on making these microphone within a compact, lightweight design. The ECM-W3 and W3S are also dust- and moisture-resistant and come with a charging case that is perfect for both carrying and charging on the go.
Excellent Battery Life
These newly announced microphones promise to offer excellent battery life over the course of your shoot. The ECM-S1 is suitable for long hours of outdoor shooting while the ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S can operate for up to six hours continuously on just a single charge.
Also, for the ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S, the included charging case gives you even more power to charge your microphone on the go. Don’t worry if you aren’t heading back to your workspace between shoots. You can simply put the microphone kit back in its charging case and allow it to charge while you travel.
Impressive Frequency Range
The new ECM-W3 and W3S microphones come with a very impressive range that can work at up to 492 feet or 150 meters. Excellent wireless transmission helps to capture top-notch audio quality, even at great distances from the receiver.
As a creator, this can open a ton of possibilities when you aren’t limited by the transmission distance of your microphone. Additionally, when using the ECM-W3S kit, which comes with a two-channel receiver and two transmitter microphones, you’ll be able to capture two different audio sources that don’t necessarily have to be right next to each other.
Who Should Buy These Sony Microphones?
Sony ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S Mics
The ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S are targeted toward interviewers and creators that need to capture audio sources on the move.
The only difference between these two systems is that the ECM-W3 is a single transmitter and receiver, while the ECM-W3S consists of two transmitter/microphones and a two-channel receiver. Ultimately, if you think you may need to capture audio from two separate sources at the same time, the ECM-W3S is going to be the microphone kit for you. Meanwhile, creators that only need to capture audio from one source can go with the ECM-W3.
The included charging case makes this microphone kit perfect for creators who need to record audio for extended shooting days when a charger isn’t handy.
Sony ECM-S1 Mic
The ECM-S1 Streaming Microphone Kit’s in-microphone filters ensure the highest quality audio, which is perfect for streamers, YouTubers, and content creators. Since the microphone can be easily adjusted for a variety of different scenes, it can be adapted to a variety of different needs. If you’re a creator looking to simplify or upgrade your current audio system for vlogging or YouTube, this microphone system will not let you down.
Additionally, if you’re looking for your first high-quality audio system to start recording yourself, this microphone kit is a great choice.
Even though both kits have different target consumers, you can expect excellent build and audio quality from these Sony microphones. Traveling creators will like the lavalier-style microphone kit offered in the ECM-W3, while at-home and stationary creators will probably find the ECM-S1 Streaming Microphone Kit to suit their needs a little better.
Comparable Sony Products
Sony has been creating microphones and kits for a while, including a few different shotgun microphones and lavalier transmitters. Although, these new microphone kits are really Sony’s first entry into vlogger and interviewer-style kits. Using its experience in the audio market, Sony has designed these microphones to be easy-to-use yet offer extremely good audio quality.
Conclusion
Content creators have a lot to be excited about with these new microphone kits from Sony, which promise excellent audio quality, long battery life, and compact designs. Covering a wide range of uses, there really is a new microphone kit for any kind of creator who needs to capture audio for their next project.
