Sony ECM-AX10B
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Sony ECM-AX10B
The ECM-AX10B spherical microphone was created for all content creators who use their mobile phones to make recordings. You can simply connect the Sony ECM-AX10B to your smartphone via USB-C. The compact device uses four built-in capsules. It's also the first smartphone microphone certified by Eclipsa Audio*, so you can easily record directly to YouTube without any extra equipment or conversion. The device weighs only 24 grams and has compact dimensions. Thanks to its built-in accelerometer, it automatically detects the microphone's orientation (portrait/landscape). The Selfie switch instantly adjusts the recording direction. Automatic audio level adjusts the recording level in real-time, and the physical ATT switch gives you full control even in the noisiest environments. The Sony ECM-AX10B is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack. In spatial mode, you can listen to a binaural mix and hear the 3D soundscape exactly as it's being recorded. The companion app lets you edit video and audio, combine clips, and fine-tune individual details.
*Certified by the Eclipsa Audio Administration
Handheld (into a holder)
Microphone type
Electret condenser
Microphone principle
Omnidirectional
Polar pattern
20–20000Hz
Frequency range
Key features of the Sony ECM-AX10 USB-C microphone for smartphones, black
- Three available formats: Ambisonics, binaural, and stereo
- Compact spherical design with four built-in capsules
- Eclipsa Audio certification
- Filter switch: noise cut / low cut
- Compact and lightweight microphone weighing just 24g
- Simple connection to your smartphone via USB-C
- Automatic audio level for clear recordings
- App for recording, editing, and exporting
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Ideal for creating videos on your smartphone
Bring a new level of realism to your videos
The ECM-AX10 brings immersive spatial audio to videos filmed on your smartphone. Its compact spherical design uses four built-in capsules to capture realistic 3D sound from all directions. This could be the whistling wind on an open trail, the atmosphere of a stadium during a live sporting event, or the intimate sound of ASMR. The Sony ECM-AX10 is the world's first smartphone microphone with Eclipsa Audio* certification, enabling easy direct recording to YouTube without any extra equipment or conversion. The compact microphone features three modes: Ambisonics for impressively realistic spatial sound, binaural mode for a perfect 3D listening experience on headphones, or classic stereo mode for a simple and universally compatible recording that you can upload to the platform where your audience is. The microphone has a hardware switch to instantly toggle between spatial and stereo modes.
*Certified by the Eclipsa Audio Administration
Connect the microphone and start recording
Weighing only 24g, the Sony ECM-AX10 microphone is the ideal accessory for your smartphone. It's so small you can take it with you anywhere. The microphone connects directly to your phone's USB-C port, so there's no need for an adapter or complicated setup. The package also includes a windshield, an extension cable, a cold shoe mount, and a spacer, giving you everything you need to start filming anytime, anywhere.
The Sony ECM-AX10 microphone is easy to control
Capture precise sound whether you're shooting in portrait or landscape. The Sony microphone has a built-in accelerometer that automatically detects its orientation, ensuring the audio is correctly aligned with the video, no matter how you're filming. When you're in front of the camera, the dedicated SELFIE switch instantly adjusts the recording direction for selfies, ensuring your voice always comes from the right direction. No matter what noisy environment you're shooting in, the ECM-AX10 keeps the sound clean. The automatic audio level adjusts the recording level in real-time, while a peak level indicator and a physical ATT switch give you full manual control, even in noisy environments like a race track or a bustling market. A switchable noise cut filter removes distracting ambient noise, while a separate low cut filter suppresses wind, air conditioning, and vibrations that can cause muffled sound. The 3.5mm headphone jack lets you monitor the audio in real-time while you're recording. In spatial mode, you'll hear a binaural mix, so you can hear your 3D soundscape exactly as it's being recorded. When you switch to stereo mode, you'll hear a standard stereo mix.
App for recording and sharing
With just a few taps, you can effortlessly share your content right after recording. The app gives you the option to edit video and audio, combine clips, and fine-tune individual details. Once you're happy with the result, export it in the format you need: Eclipsa Audio, binaural, or stereo for instant sharing with your audience, or as Ambisonics (audio only) for further editing in your own workflow.
Technical specification
- Microphone type: electret condenser (back electret)
- Pickup pattern: spatial/stereo
- Audio format: 4 channels; 48kHz / 16, 24, 32-bit; Binaural: 2 channels; 48kHz / 16, 24, 32-bit; Stereo: 2 channels; 48kHz / 16, 24, 32-bit
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Max. sound pressure level (SPL): 120dB SPL or more
- Attenuator (ATT): 0dB / 10dB / 20dB
- Selfie mode: Yes
- Connector: USB-C
- Headphone output: 3.5mm jack
- Motion sensor: 6-axis sensor (3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer)
- Power supply: from the connected device (5V DC)
- Operating temperature: 0–40°C
- Dimensions: 35.1mm × 116.1mm × 21.2mm (without windshield and protruding parts)
- Weight: approx. 24g
Package contents
- Sony ECM-AX10B microphone
- Windshield
- Spacer
- Microphone holder (cold shoe/without electrical contacts)
- USB-C cable (USB-C to USB-C); approx. 30cm
- Manual
Microphone principle
A dynamic microphone is suitable for open performances, live broadcasts, music production, etc. It uses a magnet and a moving coil to capture sound.
A condenser microphone is mainly used for studio purposes. It has higher sensitivity and lower noise. It must be powered separately.
Frequency range
The frequency range indicates the range of frequency values that the microphone records. The wider the range, the more sounds it can capture.
Low frequencies (e.g. 20–200Hz): Bass, the deepest notes of instruments (double bass, kick drum) and male voices.
Mid frequencies (e.g. 200–3000Hz): The body of instruments, the core of the voice where the ear is most sensitive, important for speech intelligibility.
High frequencies (e.g. 3000–14000Hz): Treble, details, sibilance and the "shine" of the sound.
Air band (above 14000Hz): Gives recordings a feeling of expensive, super-quality sound and space.
Sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is the ratio of output voltage to acoustic pressure. It expresses how loud a signal the microphone produces at a given acoustic pressure; higher sensitivity means a stronger voltage and is suitable for quiet studios, while lower sensitivity is better for noisy environments as it doesn't unnecessarily amplify ambient noise.
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