As a videographer, I am always on the lookout for the best fuss-frill gadgets that can help take the hassle out of my content creation process. Enter Sony’s ECM-W2BT wireless microphone, the perfect audio capture companion for Sony’s range of cameras.

Ever since I picked up a set for my day-to-day vlogging and casual videography needs, the ECM-W2BT has become a must-have in my camera bag. With its compact design and excellent audio capture, it’s even become part of my professional video set-up for shooting interviews and vox pops¹!

To share with you how awesome the ECM-W2BT is, I took it out for an outdoor vlogging session with my fitness enthusiast friend Cheryl. Here are three reasons why we enjoyed using the ECM-W2BT so much.

#1 Effortless High-Quality Audio

With the ECM-W2BT, you can bid farewell to conventional analogue cable connection! Simply connect the transmitter via the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe of a compatible camera for cable-free, clear, low-noise, all-digital audio.

Once the receiver is attached, just clip the transmitter onto your top and you’re ready to start shooting and recording. Best of all, there is need to worry about which way the unit is facing as the mic capsule is omnidirectional, enabling voice pick-up from any direction.

Moreover, the ECM-W2BT also comes with an easy-to-attach wind screen. This helps to reduce wind noise and breathing noises when shooting outdoors, ensuring that the audio captured will be clean and clear.

You can also easily adjust recording levels appropriately to match the source. Just move the switch accordingly to reduce super loud audio feedback or amplify soft ones for optimal audio levels.

#2 Stress-free Audio Capture with Maximum Reliability

Worrying about signal interruptions, battery life and environmental conditions is a thing of the past.

The ECM-W2BT uses Qualcomm^® aptX™ Low Latency² Bluetooth^® codec for wireless audio transmission and this ensures low-latency and undiminished audio quality. The solid connection and greatly reduced risk of audio signal interruption really gives you the confidence and peace of mind while you are vlogging or shooting an interview outdoors.

In fact, when shooting in locations with good visibility and minimal obstruction, wireless audio communication is possible up to 200 metres!

Battery life is another strength of the ECM-W2BT. With compatible cameras like the Alpha 7C that support power supply via the MI Shoe, you can expect up 9 hours³ of use. This gives you the assurance during a day of extended shooting.

Adding on to its excellent audio quality and long battery life is its dust-and moisture-resistant design⁴. With sealed seams and port covers, the ECM-W2BT is ready for comfortable and reliable use in almost any environment.

#3 One Microphone, Multiple Setups

Being adaptable for various shooting situations also sets the ECM-W2BT apart from other wireless microphones.

When shooting interviews and vox pops¹, you can easily change the ECM-W2BT to MIX mode. This will allow the camera operator to record his or her own voice with the receiver’s internal microphone, in addition to the voice of the subject. This is great for conversational-style shooting, where the vocal recordings of both the interviewer and interviewee are essential.

And using a camera without the MI Shoe? Fret not as the 3.5mm stereo mini-jack output port on the receiver unit also provides flexibility for connecting with analogue audio input devices like my trusty RX100 VII.

If you want an even more compact and unobtrusive way of capturing audio, the Stereo Lavalier Microphone ECM-LV1 is the ideal partner. This super-compact lavalier microphone can be easily attached to your subject's clothing with its flexible 360 degree rotatable clip attachment. This allows you to capture up-close stereo audio that's then transmitted over the long-distance wireless range available to the ECM-W2BT!

Why the ECM-W2BT Wireless Microphone is for you!

With its compact and lightweight design, coupled with its easy-to-use features and best-in-class audio capture, the ECM-W2BT wireless microphone will be a great companion for your Sony cameras. If you want to level up the audio on your videos in a no-frills stress-free manner, you definitely have to check it out!

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author. They do not reflect the opinions or views of Sony Singapore.

1. Voxpops are video interviews with members of the public.
2. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries.
3. For the receiver, power can be supplied by the camera via the Multi Interface Shoe. Depending on the camera model, power may or may not be supplied by the camera via the Multi Interface Shoe. For compatible camera models, please refer to the link below. https://www.sony.net/dics/w2bt/
4. Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof. Performance also depends on the attached body.