ECM-S1

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ECM-S1

Support for this model

Where To Buy

A wide range of options with cameras and peripherals

Usage image of two people sitting outdoors with a microphone in front of them, and a camera nearby with receiver attached

Multi Interface (MI) Shoe for minimal audio delay and cable-less power supply

Connecting the receiver to a camera⁰ from Sony that supports the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, such as one of the α^TM series digital interchangeable-lens cameras or vlog cameras, eliminates the need for a separate cable to supply power or to provide the audio interface.

Illustration showing waveforms representing digital audio being transmitted from the receiver directly into the camera via the Multi Interface Shoe

Wireless sound recording in conjunction with a camera

By connecting the receiver to a camera from Sony that supports the Multi Interface (MI) Shoe with a digital audio interface, high-quality audio can be captured and transmitted digitally without degradation, with the wireless connection allowing maximum shooting freedom.

Usage image showing a person cooking with the microphone standing nearby, with the receiver connected to a smartphone on a stand via a USB cable

USB digital audio output

Both the microphone and receiver are equipped with a USB Type-C® port that provides 48 kHz / 24-bit digital audio output⁰. This enables the microphone to be connected to a wide variety of devices, allowing for filming and streaming with a variety of connection methods.

Illustration of a receiver being connected by audio cable and 3.5-mm mini-jack to various devices such as smartphones and PCs

Microphone audio input/output via 3.5-mm mini jack (stereo)

A 3.5-mm mini jack (stereo) is provided for audio output from the receiver, allowing use with cameras, PCs, IC recorders, and other devices not equipped with a Multi Interface (MI) Shoe.

Usage image of a man wearing headphones connected by cable to a microphone while sitting in front of a PC monitor screen

Audio monitoring with headphones

The microphone is equipped with a headphone output jack⁰, allowing audio monitoring via headphones (sold separately) ¹ during recording via USB connection.