Sony ECM W5 Wireless Microphone System Unbox（Testing the 1 to 4 Setup with Extra ECM W5T Transmitters)
Article & Photos：Gene Wang（This English version was translated with the assistance of AI）
I recently got my hands on the new Sony ECM-W5 two-person wireless microphone kit, along with two additional ECM-W5T transmitters to put its new 1-receiver-to-4-transmitter (1-to-4) expansion capability to the test. Before diving into the hardware, let’s take a quick look at the key specs：
| ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone Kit | |
|---|---|
| Price in Taiwan | ECM-W5 ：NTD$ 10,980 ECM-W5R：NTD$ 5,480 ECM-W5T：NTD$ 3,480 |
| Inside ECM-W5 | 2x ECM-W5T 1x ECM-W5R |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz ~ 20 000 Hz (48 kHz) 20 Hz - 40 000 Hz (96 kHz) |
| Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level | 124 dB SPL |
| Record Format | 32-bit Float / 48 kHz or 24-bit / 96 kHz |
| Directivity | Omnidirectional |
| Microphone Channel Audio Output | ANALOG 2 ch / DIGITAL 4 ch |
| External microphone input jack | Microphone 3.5 mm mini jack (monaural)/Receiver 3.5 mm mini jack (stereo)) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion battery |
| ECM-W5 Weight | Approx. 27.1 g |
| ECM-W5R Spec | Approx. 53.5 (W) x 17.8 (H) x 37.5 (D) mm, 35 g |
| ECM-W5T Spec | Approx. 31.0 (W) x 47.0 (H) x 22.3 (D) mm, 27.1 g |
| Charging Box Spec | Approx. 77.5 (W) x 51.0 (H) x 94.5 (D) mm, 174 g |
To see how well Sony’s 1-to-4 wireless setup performs in practice—and how straightforward it is to configure—I picked up the standard dual-channel ECM-W5 kit alongside two standalone ECM-W5T transmitters.
Starting with the unboxing of the standard ECM-W5 kit: inside the box, alongside a velvet carrying pouch, is the main charging case. Opening the case reveals one ECM-W5R receiver and two ECM-W5T transmitters, accompanied by two magnetic mounting clips, a connector protect cap, a USB adapter, and two windscreens (note that the windscreens do not fit inside the charging case).
Looking closely at the ECM-W5R receiver, the standard dual-channel kit comes pre-configured out of the box for just two transmitters (TX1 and TX2). If you want to expand to a four-mic setup, you will first need to go into the receiver’s settings to switch the mode from “2TX” to “4TX,” and then manually pair the two additional ECM-W5T units.
The ECM-W5R features Sony’s Multi Interface (MI) Shoe design. When mounted onto a compatible Sony camera, it routes audio directly into the camera body without requiring any extra 3.5mm cables.
In terms of physical layout, the left side of the ECM-W5R houses an external audio input port on the left and a 3.5mm headphone monitoring jack on the right.
On the right side of the unit is a multi-function button that serves as both the power switch and the “back” button for menu navigation.
Moving on to the ECM-W5T transmitter, it sports a clean, minimalist design with just the Sony logo on the front and a built-in clip on the back. On top, there is a 3.5mm input jack for connecting an external lavalier microphone.
On the left side of the transmitter, you’ll find a USB-C port at the top for charging, and a dedicated record button below it to trigger onboard recording directly on the unit. The right side houses the power and pairing button.
The right side houses the power and pairing button.
That wraps up this quick unboxing of the Sony ECM-W5. Stay tuned for my follow-up review, where I’ll share hands-on impressions across different shooting scenarios and take a deeper dive into the system’s detailed menu settings.
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