Sony UWP-D26-K21 XLR Wireless Microphone Transmitter and UWP-D Bodypack

Sony UWP-D26-K21 (UWP-D26-K21, UWP_D26_K21, UWPD26K21, UWP D26 K21, uwp-d26/k21) XLR Wireless Microphone Transmitter and UWP-D Bodypack

The Sony UWP-D26 is a dependable camera-mount wireless combo microphone system that delivers uncompromising audio quality, while still being easy to use and fast to set up with no menu diving. It is made with simplicity in mind for DIY cameramen, videographers, vloggers, and journalists working in the field without a crew. The system is packed with professional features including NFC Sync and Auto-Gain functions, which handle time-consuming frequency setup and mic-level adjustments for you, so you're ready to shoot within seconds.

Rugged and lightweight, the UWP-D26 includes a bodypack transmitter with an ECM-V1BMP omnidirectional lavalier mic. Also included is a plug-on transmitter, which can be attached to a handheld microphone of your choice for man-on-the-street interviews, or to a shotgun mic for wireless booming (both types of mics are available separately). The plug-on provides 48V phantom power, giving you the option to use a condenser microphone.

The low-profile camera-mount receiver is designed for enhanced mobility with compact camcorders and smaller DSLR/mirrorless cameras. It offers digital signal processing for pristine audio and analog UHF transmission with true-diversity reception for reliability-even under difficult shooting conditions.

Sony shooters can take advantage of the SMAD-P5 digital MI Shoe adapter (available separately), which provides a direct, clean digital audio connection to select cameras equipped with a digital Multi Interface Shoe. With the UWP-D26 you can focus on the other critical elements competing for your attention during a shoot, and confidently record crisp, clear speech or dialog for projects ranging from documentaries to wedding videos, YouTube content, corporate spots, and hands-free interviews.

The UWP-D26 is backward-compatible with Sony WL-800 and UWP Series systems.

Note: While this system includes two transmitters, only one can be used at a time.

Transmitter (bodypack)

• Oscillator type: Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
• Carrier frequencies: 21CE: 470.025 MHz to 542.000 MHz (UHF-TV channels 21 to 29)

Frequency range:

• 23 Hz to 18 kHz (typical) (UC, U, CE, LA, CN, E, KR models)
• 40 Hz to 15 kHz (typical) (J model)

Signal-to-noise ratio

• -60 dBV (3.5 mm diameter 3-pin, lockable mini jack, analog output, 0 dB audio output level)
• -20 dBFS (external connection, digital output, 0 dB audio output level)
• -50 dBFS (external connection, analog output, 0 dB audio output level)

• distortion: 0.9% or less (1 kHz input, -60 dBV)
• Audio delay: approx. 0.35 ms

RF output power:

• 30 mW / 5 mW selectable (models UC, U, CE, LA, CN)
• 10 mW / 2 mW selectable (models J, E, KR)

• Sound input: 3.5 mm jack (lockable)

Reference audio input level:

• -60 dBV (MIC input, GAIN MODE: NORMAL, 0 dB attenuation)
• +4 dBu (LINE input)

• Audio attenuator adjustment range: 0 dB to 27 dB (3 dB steps)

Signal frequency of the audio signal:

• In UWP-D compander mode: 32.382 kHz
• In UWP compander mode: 32 kHz
• In compander mode WL800: 32.768 kHz

• Display: OLED

Electricity demand:

• DC 3.0 V (two AA alkaline batteries)
• DC 5.0 V (supply via USB Type-C connector)

• Battery life: approx. 8-10 hours depending on the model (measured when using two AA alkaline batteries at 25 ° C and AUTO OFF display mode)

General 

• operating temperatur: 0 ° C to 50 ° C
• Dimensions: 63 x 73 x 19 mm (without antenna)
• Weight: 83 g (without batteries)

Transmitter (plug-on transmitter)

• Oscillator type: Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
• Carrier frequencies: 21CE: 470.025 MHz to 542.000 MHz (UHF-TV channels 21 to 29)

Frequency range:

• 23 Hz to 18 kHz (typical) (UC, U, CE, LA, CN, E, KR models)
• 40 Hz to 15 kHz (typical) (J model)

Signal-to-noise ratio

• 60 dB (-60 dBV, 1 kHz input)
• 102 dB (GAIN MODE set to AUTO GAIN, max.)
• 96 dB (GAIN MODE set to NORMAL, max.)

• distortion: 0.9% or less (1 kHz input, -60 dBV)
• Audio delay: approx. 0.35 ms

RF output power:

• 40 mW / 5 mW selectable (models UC, U, LA)
• 30 mW / 5 mW selectable (models CE, CN)
• 10 mW / 2 mW selectable (models J, E, KR)

• Sound input: 3 pin XLR (female)
• Reference audio input level: -60 dBV (MIC input, GAIN MODE: NORMAL, 0 dB attenuation)
• Audio attenuator adjustment range: 0 dB to 48 dB (3 dB steps)

Signal frequency of the audio signal:

• In UWP-D compander mode: 32.382 kHz
• In UWP compander mode: 32 kHz
• In compander mode WL800: 32.768 kHz

• Display: OLED

Electricity demand:

• DC 3.0 V (two AA alkaline batteries)
• DC 5.0 V (supply via USB Type-C connector)

Battery life:

• without phantom power: depending on the model approx. 7-10 hours (measured when using two AA alkaline batteries at 25 ° C and AUTO OFF display mode)
• with phantom power: depending on the model approx. 6-7 hours (measured when using two AA alkaline batteries at 25 ° C and display mode AUTO OFF)  

General

• operating temperatur: 0 ° C to 50 ° C
• Dimensions: 38 x 98 x 38 mm (including audio connection)
• Weight: 139 g (without batteries)

Receiver

• Oscillator type: Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer
• Type of reception: True diversity method
• Carrier frequencies: 21CE: 470.025 MHz to 542.000 MHz (UHF-TV channels 21 to 29)

Frequency range:

• 23 Hz to 18 kHz (typical) (UC, U, CE, LA, CN, E, KR models)
• 40 Hz to 15 kHz (typical) (J model)

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB (1 kHz sine wave, 5 kHz modulation)
• Distortion (THD): 0.9% or less (1 kHz sine wave, 5 kHz modulation)

Audio delay:

• approx. 0.35 ms (analog output)
• approx. 0.24 ms (digital output)

• Audio output connector: 3.5 mm jack (lockable)

Audio output level:

• -60 dBV (3.5 mm diameter 3-pin, lockable mini jack, analog output, 0 dB audio output level)
• -20 dBFS (external connection, digital output, 0 dB audio output level)
• -50 dBFS (external connection, analog output, 0 dB audio output level)

• Setting range for analog audio output: -12 dB to +12 dB (3 dB steps)
• Headphone jack: 3.5 mm jack
• Headphone output level: Max.10mW (16 Ohm)

Signal frequency of the audio signal:

• In UWP-D compander mode: 32.382 kHz
• In UWP compander mode: 32 kHz
• In compander mode WL800: 32.768 kHz

• Display: OLED

Electricity demand:

• DC 3.0 V (two AA alkaline batteries)
• DC 5.0 V (supply via USB Type-C connector)

• Battery life: approx. 6 hours (measured when using two AA alkaline batteries at 25 ° C and AUTO OFF display mode) 

General

• operating temperatur: 0 ° C to 50 ° C
• Dimensions: 63 x 70 x 31 mm (without antenna)
• Weight: 131 g (without batteries)

In The Box

• 1x UTX-B40 bodypack
• 1x ECM-V1BMP lavalier microphone (omni-directional)
• 1x UTX-P40 plug-on transmitter
• 1x URX-P40 receiver