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Sony launches $400 ECM-W5 wireless mic kit to challenge DJI

Sony has launched the ECM-W5, a $400 wireless microphone kit aimed at creators, directly competing with DJI's offerings. The kit features two transmitters and a receiver, capable of 32-bit float recording and capturing audio up to 500 meters away. While it integrates seamlessly with Sony's Alpha series cameras via the Multi Interface Shoe, it also offers USB-C connectivity for smartphones and PCs, making it versatile for various recording scenarios. AI

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Sony launches $400 ECM-W5 wireless mic kit to challenge DJI

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell) ·

    Sony is taking on DJI with its new ECM-W5 wireless microphone kit

    It'll cost you though.