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Sony launches ECM‑AX10 USB‑C spatial microphone for smartphones
The ECM‑AX10 offers four‑capsule recording and Eclipsa Audio certification for immersive smartphone capture.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Sony announced the ECM‑AX10, a compact USB‑C microphone aimed at vloggers, mobile filmmakers and other content creators. The device, described as the world’s first Eclipsa Audio‑certified mic for smartphones, can record ambisonic, binaural and stereo sound.
Four omnidirectional capsules provide four‑channel 48 kHz/32‑bit float ambisonic capture, while binaural recording runs at 48 kHz with up to 32‑bit depth and can be rendered as 360 Reality Audio. Stereo mode operates as standard two‑channel audio. The mic includes a selfie mode, an attenuator switch that reduces sensitivity by 20 dBFS, noise‑cut controls, a 3‑axis gyroscope and accelerometer, a 3.5 mm monitoring jack, a windscreen, a shoe‑mount holder and a USB‑C extension cable.
Weighing 24 g, the ECM‑AX10 retails for $249.99 and is available for preorder as of 8 October 2026.
Key facts
- Sony's ECM‑AX10 is a USB‑C microphone certified by Eclipsa Audio for smartphones. (popsci.com)
- It records ambisonic, binaural and stereo audio with four omnidirectional capsules. (popsci.com)
- The mic includes an attenuator switch, noise‑cut controls, a gyroscope, accelerometer and 3.5 mm monitoring jack. (popsci.com)
- Retail price is $249.99 and preorder began on 8 October 2026. (popsci.com)
Sources
- [1] popsci.com — originally reported as “Sony's new USB-C spatial mic captures the world around you without capturing you in wires”
