EQUIPThe Gadgeteer · 2h ago
Sony’s $250 phone microphone captures spatial audio, with 4K app support still to come

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Sony has launched the ECM-AX10, a $249.99 USB-C spatial audio microphone designed for mobile device recording. The hardware features four omnidirectional capsules and three recording modes to enhance audio quality for mobile content creation.
- 01Connects directly to mobile devices via integrated USB-C port for streamlined field recording
- 02Utilizes four omnidirectional capsules to capture immersive spatial audio environments
- 03Includes three distinct recording modes tailored for diverse acoustic scenarios
- 04Priced at 249.99 dollars with forthcoming software updates for 4K application support
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Sony’s ECM-AX10 plugs into a phone’s USB-C port to record the sound around a scene. The $249.99 microphone has four omnidirectional capsules and three recording modes, giving phone filmmakers a way to capture a street performance, a game or a…