It’s been known that Canon has been working on a wireless microphone for some time, but details have remained sparse. That has now changed as images and some core details about the device have leaked, as reported by The New Camera.
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The microphone and the transmitter were originally registered back in 2024 with a code name of WM-E1-R. According to The New Camera, the upcoming microphone is a compact Bluetooth device tailored for Canon EOS RF cameras.
Details from the device’s FCC documentation include:
Device Type: Wireless Lavalier Microphone, suitable for audio-visual equipment, broadcast, and consumer use.
Technology: Bluetooth with GFSK modulation for reliable, low-power wireless communication.
Antenna: Integrated PCB pattern antenna for compact design.
Power Source: Battery-powered, with transmission ceasing during USB charging to comply with regulations.
SAR Compliance: Tested for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) with values of 0.13 W/kg (AZD250) and 0.37 W/kg (AZD251), well below the 1.6 W/kg limit.
Testing Standards: Passed FCC Part 15 Subpart C for emissions, bandwidth, output power, and more.
Labelling: Due to the small size, the FCC ID is in the user manual and packaging, not on the device itself.
