Sony ECMW1M Wireless Microphone (Black)

I bought this audio system so I could use external mics with my Alpha 6000. It seemed to have some interesting features that could become in handy.First of all, what's in the box:1. The transmitter with its windscreen2. A AAA battery for the transmitter.3. Two mono earphones.4. This sports-like piece you put around your ear so the earphone won't fall off.5. The receiver with a piece of plastic that protects the connectors.6. Some kind of strap that I haven't figured out how to use it yet.7. A carrying pouch with a nice Sony label.8. And finally, A BUNCH of papers.Let's start explaining how this works.The smallest device is the receiver and it's plugged into the camera via the Multi Interface Shoe. It has a switch that changes between OFF, SINGLE, MONO MIX and 5.1 ch MIX. When you turn it off, the camera uses its built-in mic. The SINGLE mode is the one you'd use the most. It simply uses the audio captured by the transmitter, nothing else. MONO MIX mixes the audio from the transmitter and the audio from the receiver (yes, the receiver also has a mic, I'll talk more about it later) and the 5.1 ch simply doesn't work and so far I've seen, it doesn't work for anyone.On the top of the receiver there are two volume buttons that control the volume of the audio you hear thru the 3.5mm jack of the receiver. It doesn't control the gain of the audio that is being recorded in the video since this camera uses AGC. If you were to have a camera where you could control the gain, you would do that via the camera menu, not with this buttons.On the other hand we have the receiver. Most of the shape of the receiver is because of the AAA it takes to work. On the top you'll find the built-in mic, the indicator light and a pink 3.5 mm jack for attaching an external mic. On one side we have the power on-off switch and a volume control. In the other side we have another 3.5 mm jack but this one is for a earphone. I'll explain all this system just a little bit later. And in the 'back' of the transmitter we have a clamp so you can attach it anywhere, from a belt to a shirt.The interesting part about this system is how it works. The transmitter has a microphone jack so instead of using as a mic by itself -which works perfectly fine- you could attach any external mic. I've used a cheapy lavalier I got for about $3 and it works fine, and I have also used it with this  Audio-Technica Directional Mic  I got a few years ago. Both work perfectly fine. This way, you can have the transmitter clamped to your belt or in your pocket and talk to that mic. The receiver has a jack where you plug in a provided earphone so you can hear what the other person is saying or recording.There ends the expected part of this system, but what comes next is pretty cool. The receiver has also a mic, but it is not only for the MIX feature. You can talk to it and the other person can hear you with another provided earphone you plug in the side of the transmitter. This way, you can have the person with the receiver several meters away from you and tell them instructions. This is a really cool feature I like a lot.AUDIO QUALITYThe system is bluetooth and I can have the other person like 25 meters away from me and the audio is not interrupted at all. If you go far away, you'll start loosing the signal.There's some significant and constant hiss. Nothing that could drive you crazy, I have even heard more hiss in some TV shows, so it isn't anything that makes the audio useless, but it is there. I'm sure you can get rid of most of it with Audition and end with pretty good audio quality. I haven't tested it with more expensive mics.CONCLUSIONSI bought this audio system mainly for interviews and for that it's perfectly fine. You get that WOAH factor when the interviewee sees you are in the other side of the road giving instructions to your interviewer and you can talk each other. It could even be used for spying purposes maybe(?).Anyways, I wouldn't expect less for how much I paid for this.If you're looking for extremely premium audio quality with no hiss at all and all those features, you'd have to buy a sound recorder and sync the audio later. But If you're lazy like me and you don't want to sync audio in post and you want just fine audio, you can't get wrong with this audio system.

I am extremely happy with this setup. I own a Sony Nex-6 which I've been trying to use to capture high quality video for business.Great video also needs great, dynamic audio. I initially purchased the Sony ECM-XYST1M which works well, That unit picks up audio very nicely but there are time where you are shooting interview style or really just want the audio from the person on camera and not a lot of the background.Well the ECMW1M works great. The smaller piece fits in the cameras a multi-shoe and the longer piece with a clip works as a microphone. What's even better is it has a line for a mic such as a clip on mic or if you want to go news reporter style you can get a wired handled mic for 3.5mm, attach it to the ECMW1M and clip it your pocket and your good to go.The other feaure I really like is both pieces have a 3.5mm port for headphones. What this allows you do is hear audio from the other peripheal. For example if I am in front of the camera with an ear bud in my ear I can hear the camera operator. There is a mic in the unit that attaches to the camera that only relays to microphone piece. So say your're doing an interview and you get stuck forget a question, or there are people in the back ground dancing behind you. With an ear bud in your ear you can hear the person behind the camera giving you instructions, the next question etc. Also the person behind the camera can hear you crisp and clear.If you own an Nex-6 like I do you may see a message when you add the attachment that says it is NOT SUPPORTED but let me assure you I have great sounding audio when using the Sony ECMW1M. I may get the message because a mic isn't supported in standard film mode. I don't know but I can tell you that the audio works great

I never complain...but this time I'm angry. I have had a wireless device for 12 years so I know the basics. This Sony Mic had hissing noise out of the box. Did all the usual checks like change battery, double check and clean connections, etc. Bluetooth set up fine, simple, easy. Then within an hour the bluetooth device does not recognize my Sony a6000. I have made numerous attempts to re-create the connection to no avail. Second attempt a day later...was able to recreate the connection although the hissing noise remains. Borrowing another camera from a friend today to see if my unit is bad.

I've used it a couple of times now. The ability to monitor the audio is a plus, because it allowed me to detect when I was getting out of range in real time and I was able to move closer to my subject. My reliable range was about 30 or 40 feet, and obstructions played into that.There is a but of a system noise that is noticeable, but not distracting. It's also consistent enough that you can notch it out in post-editing if if bothers you. Overall I'm pleased with it for capturing audio without the need to be right on top of my subject.

I'm actually unsure as my camera isn't working properly

Great quality product, item as described, will buy from again!

Habe mir das Micro für meine Sony Alpha gekauft nutze es bei Videoaufnahmen mit einem Lavalier Micro. Funktioniert super

Pacco consegnato nei termini previsti e ben sigillato.Classica confezione Sony robusta. Mi sono orientato su questo microfono perchè l'unico compatibile con la video camera FDRAX100E per via di un attacco problematico sulla videocamera. Un pò scettico per la scelta del bluetooth invece del wireless (wifi) ma all'atto pratico i dispositivi funzionano molto bene restituendo una voce chiara e precisa. Ho preso questo microfono apposta per fare interviste e il risultato è molto buono. Nessuna distorsione anche a distanze di 34 metri, senza ostacoli tra trasmittente e ricevente (prova effettuata in palazzetto sportivo). Oltre cominciano a sentirsi fruscii che danno fastidio al parlato. Il microfono è piccolo e può essere usato così o con microfono supplementare da inserire nel jach presene sul microfono principale. Questo permette di tenere il microfono principale in tasca e un mini microfono appeso alla cravatta o taschino. E' presente un ulteriore jach con ingresso cuffie sul dispositivo ricevnte mer ascoltare la trasmissione ed eventualmente intervenire sul volume per alzare o abbassare l'intensità dl microfono. In sostanza un ottimo prodotto Sony

Cher mais très efficace même dans des endroits bruyant ou avec voix amplifiée par des haut-parleurs: aucune écho notable, la voix est toujours très claire. Le son est naturel, avec le bruit ambiant perceptible mais réduit au minimum (en modalité single) et qui n'a pas d'impact sur la clarté de la voix. Bref, le résultat naturel d'un studio d'enregistrement sans aucune correction du son!Le léger sifflement remarqué pas d'autre rédacteurs d'avis n'est perceptible que dans une salle complètement silencieuse et est comparable à celui du micro en dotation au caméscope.La compatibilité du caméscope peut être vérifiée sur le site de Sony.Il permet d'utiliser un micro externe. Pour une qualité au top je recommande le Giant Squid Lavalier que j'ai testé.Le mode d'emploi est peu clair sur le modalité de ce microphone, voici une explication compréhensible:Cet accessoire a deux micro, un radio cravate et un placé sur le composant à monter sur la caméra. Ils fonctionnent comme de suite:1. Modalité single: le son est capté seulement par le micro cravate. Toute autre micro (micro de l'accessoire monté sur la caméra e micro d'usine de la caméra) est désactivé. L'audio est mono mais sur deux pistes.2. Modalité mono mix: le micro d'usine de la caméra est désactivé, le son est capté par le micro cravate et le micro de l'accessoire monté sur la caméra. Les deux sons sont mixés en mono sur deux pistes .3. Modalité 5.1: si la caméra prévoit cette modalité, le son est capté par le micro d'usine de la caméra et par le micro cravate (le micro de l'accessoire monté sur la caméra est désactivé). Le son du micro cravate est mixé avec le son 5.1 du micro d'usine de la caméra et placé sur la piste antérieure centrale des 5.1 pistes audio du son.Dans toutes modalités, les deux écouteurs permettent à l'opérateur de la caméra et au porteur du micro radio de communiquer entre eux.Je recommande ce micro sans hésitation!

Works with my A7iii which I use for some simple vlog/interview-type recording.Audio quality is decent, the convenience factor is incredible.