Sony Wireless Microphone ECM-W2BT

Take the hassle out of vlog and interview audio with the wireless ECM-W2BT. Because it's wireless, it allows stress-free shooting and delivers clear audio in diverse environments, without worrying about the direction of the mic or the distance from the mic. 

Features:

• Clear audio pickup from any direction:The ECM-W2BT can be positioned close to the speaker's mouth with a clip. The omnidirectional mic capsule also helps to pick up your voice clearly wherever it's coming from, so there's no need to worry about which way the unit is facing.
• Effective noise suppression during audio transmission:Unlike conventional analogue audio transmission, you'll never need to worry about cable signal interference. Just pair the ECM-W2BT with the compatible Sony camera with a Digital Audio Interface via a Multi Interface (MI) Shoe for clear, low-noise, all-digital audio.
• Simple audio optimisation for any source:An attenuator function lets you easily adjust recording levels appropriately to match the source. Simply flip a switch to reduce the level of very loud sounds or amplify quiet ones, for optimised audio levels.
• Clear sound even outdoors in the wind:The unit comes with a wind screen, allowing comfortable recording when shooting outside. Just attach the wind screen to the mic, and it effectively reduces wind noise as well as breath noise, for clear and stable sound even when shooting outdoors on a windy day.
• Stable transmission between microphone and receiver:Qualcomm® aptX™ Low Latency Bluetooth® codec is used for transmission between the microphone and receiver units, ensuring low latency and undiminished audio quality. It helps avoid the stress of having to re-record audio due to interruptions in the recorded sound, and low latency enables better matching of the audio track with the video imagery. 
•  Compact and lightweight design for mobility:The ECM-W2BT is light in weight and easy to carry, providing excellent mobility especially when shooting outdoors. The microphone unit weighs in at just 27 grams (1.0 oz) while the receiver is 28 grams (1.0 oz), so they won't weigh you down during a shoot.
• Easy, cableless configuration for stress-free shooting:With a Sony camera equipped with an MI Shoe you can enjoy a cable-free setup, eliminating worries about troublesome cables and accidental disconnection. The Digital Audio Interface available on compatible cameras also ensures pristine, high-quality digital sound.
• Conveniently adjustable audio pickup modes:A switch on the receiver lets you select from three available pickup modes—microphone only, receiver only, or a mix of both microphone and receiver.
• Protection against recording failures:The ECM-W2BT features clear indicator LEDs on the receiver for peace of mind while recording. A LINK lamp shows the status of communication between the microphone and receiver, while a POWER lamp indicates remaining battery charge.
• Easy portability:The connector protect holder included with the ECM-W2BT can be used to carry the receiver and microphone together as one unit. The holder is designed to make it easy to use the receiver and microphone in combination, and it also functions as a handy storage unit when you want to take the ECM-W2BT with you somewhere.
• Stable audio recording:Thanks to a capacity twice as large as with conventional setups, the improved wireless connectivity greatly reduces the risk of interruption to the audio stream, even in crowded settings with a lot of wireless activity. In a location with good visibility without obstacles, communication is possible at up to 200 metres, allowing greater flexibility in camera and audio setups.
• Long battery life for extended shoots:There's no need to worry about battery life even during a day of extended outdoor shooting, thanks to the long battery life of the ECM-W2BT. When paired with cameras which supports power supply via an MI Shoe, you can shoot up to nine hours wirelessly
• Dust- and moisture-resistant construction:With its moisture- and dust-resistant design², the ECM-W2BT is set up for comfortable outdoor shooting. Its components incorporate weather-sealed seams and port covers to help maximise dust and moisture resistance.
• High-quality sound:The ECM-W2BT features an internal microphone capsule that picks up sounds cleanly and clearly, to deliver a high-quality audio stream. The microphone is also effective at suppressing extraneous noise.
• Pick up sound from any direction:The omnidirectional microphone picks up sound from all directions. Use the clip to place the microphone near the speaker's mouth, without worrying about which direction it's facing.
• Clear, cable-free digital transmission:When the ECM-W2BT is used with the compatible camera that supports a Digital Audio Interface, the sound picked up by the receiver is transmitted via a digital signal, enabling low-noise cable-free recording.
• Clean sound even in a windy environment:The wind screen that's included with the ECM-W2BT effectively reduces wind noise as well as excessive breath noise. This means you can record clear, stable sound even when shooting outdoors on windy days.
• Easily compensate for extra-loud or extra-quiet sound:The unit's sophisticated attenuator function allows you to record loud audio sources at a lower volume or amplify quieter sounds, so you can easily optimise recording levels depending on the circumstances.
• High-quality audio transmission from microphone to receiver:The audio stream is transmitted between microphone and receiver using Qualcomm® aptX™ Low Latency¹ Bluetooth® codec, to provide low latency and prevent loss of sound quality during transmission.  Qualcomm® aptX™ Low Latency
• Long battery life for extended shooting sessions:Record wirelessly for up to nine hours when using the ECM-W2BT with a camera that supports power supply via the Multi interface (MI) Shoe. With the compatible cameras, the microphone unit's battery supports nine hours of use, and the receiver unit can operate over nine hours. Battery life of the receiver will be up to three hours of use, when pairing with cameras which do not support power supply via the Multi Interface Shoe. For compatible cameras, please refer to the link below
• Stable, uninterrupted audio recording:Stable wireless performance provides solid connectivity and greatly reduces the risk of interruption to the audio stream, even in crowded settings with a lot of wireless activity.  Up to 200 m (600 ft), in locations with good visibility.
• Designed to reduce dust and moisture:With its moisture- and dust-resistant design³, the ECM-W2BT is ready for comfortable use in any environment. The ECM-W2BT incorporates weather-sealed seams and port covers for reliable, interruption-free operation outdoors.
• Flexibility from the expandability:The microphone is easily expandable via the 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack on the transmitter, to give you a clearer, more realistic audio track. You can capture clean stereo sound to make your vlog more flexible and even more impressive when you attach the ECM-LV1 lavalier microphone (sold separately) to the transmitter unit.
• Convenient MIX mode for two-person shoots:The ECM-W2BT can easily be used to record the voices of two people, the camera operator and the subject, at the same time. With microphones built into both the transmitter and receiver units, the ECM-W2BT is perfect for quick single-operator recording. The audio sources can be mixed and recorded together using the MIX mode.
• Ready for multi-person shoots:Use the provided connector protect holder as a microphone stand, setting the mic in a central position. The omnidirectional microphone will capture audio from all participants when you are shooting a group of people.
• Compact, lightweight design for superior mobility:The compact size of the ECM-W2BT is perfect for when you're shooting outdoors or on location. At just 27 grams (1.0 oz) for the microphone (transmitter) unit and 28 grams (1.0 oz) for the receiver, it won't weigh you down during a shoot.
• Usability with a wide range of devices:An extensive range of cameras⁴ and other devices can be connected to the receiver portion of the ECM-W2BT. Equipment such as PCs and digital voice recorders⁵ that support audio input but don't have a Multi Interface Shoe can be connected via the 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack output port on the receiver unit.
• The ideal partner for the ECM-LV1:Pairing the ECM-LV1 with the ECM-W2BT is an excellent way to take advantage of the ECM-W2BT's benefits. The super-compact ECM-LV1 can be easily and unnoticeably attached to your subject's clothing, capturing up-close stereo audio that's then transmitted over the long-distance wireless range available to the ECM-W2BT.
• Safeguards to prevent recording failures:To avoid accidental interruptions during audio recording, the ECM-W2BT is equipped with display lamps that confirm successful operation. The LINK lamp indicates the status of transmission between the microphone and the receiver, and the POWER lamp warns when the remaining battery charge is getting low.
• Stress-free shooting with a cableless setup:The ECM-W2BT will free you from worrying about accidental disconnections, handling noise and cable clutter. With the convenient audio and power interface provided by Sony cameras with an MI Shoe, you can enjoy the advantages of a cable-free setup. You can also benefit from improved sound quality through use of the Digital Audio Interface (available on compatible cameras) ensuring pristine digital sound quality.
• Easy switching between audio pickup modes:A single switch on the receiver makes it easy to select the pickup mode needed for your shoot. There are three pickup modes to choose from, capturing audio from the microphone only, the receiver only, or a mix of both microphone and receiver.
• Connector protect holder designed for portability:The ECM-W2BT comes with a connector protect holder that's convenient for carrying the receiver and microphone snugly together. The connector protect holder also doubles as a microphone stand, making it possible to stably set up the microphone when you're using the receiver and microphone paired together as one unit.
• Support for two-person shoots:When you're shooting with a two-person configuration (on-camera performer and camera operator), you can still depend on the ECM-W2BT for your audio needs. In addition to the main wireless microphone there's also an internal microphone inside the receiver unit, allowing you to record both the camera operator and the main subject.
• Even multi-person shoots are easily handled:Set the mic in a central position by using the connector protect holder included with the unit as a microphone stand. The omnidirectional microphone will capture audio from everyone, even when shooting multiple people.
• Expandability with 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack:Add that extra professional touch to your vlog production with a more realistic-sounding audio track. The microphone is expandable via the 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack on the transmitter, and the ECM-LV1¹ can be connected for high-quality stereo sound.
• Flexible connectivity:In addition to simple connections to Sony cameras equipped with an MI Shoe, the ECM-W2BT can also be used with a wide variety of other cameras and equipment. A 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack output lets you connect the receiver to other cameras, PCs, digital voice recorders, or any device with an analogue audio input.
• Perfectly paired with the ECM-LV1 microphone:The all-black, simple and unobtrusive design of the ECM-LV1 enables distraction-free audio recording, for use with any type of clothing. The clip rotates 360 degrees, which allows it to be positioned anywhere on your clothing.