Sony announce the ECM-AX10

New phone-mounted mic captures spatial audio

Sony have just introduced a new mic that allows content creators to capture, edit and export spatial audio from their mobile phone. The ECM-AX10 is the first smartphone mic in the world to gain Eclipsa Audio certification, and promises to capture a sound that feels more natural, immersive and true to the moment.

The ECM-AX10 houses a set of four omnidirectional capsules, and employs Sony's spatial audio processing to recreate a sense of space, direction and distance that can make video content feel more engaging and immersive. It mounts directly to a phone and connects via USB-C, and offers a choice of three recording modes:

Ambisonics: Works with the company's Spatial Audio Video Tool app to support publishing in Eclipsa Audio for an immersive audio experience on YouTube.

Binaural: Uses Sonys proprietary spatial audio technology (also used for 360 Reality Audio) to create a headphone-optimised three-dimensional sound experience even where Eclipsa Audio is not supported.

Stereo: Offers a standard, versatile format for headphones and speakers. The microphone can also be used with general recording and video apps as well as Sonys dedicated apps.

The ECM-AX10 attaches directly to a smartphone and connects via USB-C.Its compact and lightweight design means the ECM-AX10 can be easily carried, while the direct USB-C connection simplifies setup. Although the mic will work with any mobile recording apps, when paired with Sony's own Spatial Audio Video Tool app it forms part of an all-in-one mobile solution that covers capture, editing and delivery of spatial audio content.

Key Features

Spatial audio for smartphone video, with a newly developed spherical module of four omnidirectional capsules that capture sound from every direction. Weighs only around 24g.

Three recording modes: Ambisonics for spatial audio production and publishing in Eclipsa Audio on YouTube; binaural for a 3D headphone experience using Sonys 360 Reality Audio technology; and stereo for everyday videos and social content.

A complete phone-based workflow with Sonys Spatial Audio Video Tool app - creators can shoot, review, make quick edits and export with spatial audio, all from their smartphone.

Flexible compatibility: works with general recording and video apps as well as Sonys own dedicated apps.

Developed and fine-tuned by engineers at Sony PCL.

Pricing & Availability The ECM-AX10 is available to pre-order now, priced at $249.99. Shipping is expected to commence later in October 2026.

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