Description
Saramonic Blink 500 B1, an ultracompact andextraordinarily easy-to-use true wireless microphone system offering acost-effective, all-inclusive solution for recording one subject to yourcamera, camcorder, or mobile device.
The Blink 500 B1 delivers considerablyimproved sound quality compared to the built-in mics on cameras and mobiledevices while functioning as an ultracompact digital system that providesimmediate out-of-the-box operability for anyone, making it ideal for video,podcast, and mobile journalism applications. Once it's plugged in and poweredon, it's set and ready so your focus can stay on your content.
Equally straightforward and small, theBlink 500 B1 gives you everything necessary for recording crisp, clear speechin any location. You get a clip-on transmitter with a built-in microphone and aclip-on omni lavalier mic, a dual-channel receiver with an integrated clip andshoe mount, and multiple charging and audio cables. Whether you're arun-and-gun videographer, a YouTube content creator, or an avid vlogger, theBlink 500 B1 can get your wireless audio going in no time.
Unpacking the Blink 500 B1
Use the ultracompact clip-on transmitter as a true wireless microphonewith its built-in mic element, or as a bodypack transmitter with its suppliedclip-on lavalier microphone.
The ultracompact dual-channel receiver features an integrated clip witha shoe mount for flexible placement on you or your camera. Two different audiocables are provided to ensure proper hookup to a camera, camcorder, smartphone,or tablet.
Simply power on the receiver and transmitter to access reliable wirelessaudio functionality in an instant.
Connect, Power, and Go
With the receiver and transmitter paired at the factory, the Blink 500system is comfortably easy to use for anyone, anywhere. Videographers,vloggers, YouTubers, and mobile journalists will benefit from the Blink 500'spower-and-go operating style.
Advanced technology invisibly handles the complicated tasks such asswitching channels to avoid dropouts, leaving you with a streamlined and simplesystem that requires no menu diving or tedious manual configuration.
Quality Sound
Blink 500 systems utilize 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution—the same audiostandard used worldwide by sound engineers in the film industry—to give you qualitysound at a budget-friendly price point.
Compared to the built-in microphones on cameras and mobile devices,Blink 500 systems offer considerably improved fidelity and clarity with lessnoise.
Since your subjects may speak at very different volumes, Saramonicoutfitted the Blink 500 TX with dedicated gain buttons to allow quick andeffortless adjustment of the signal level. You can even turn the volume all theway down to effectively mute the transmitter.
Knowing that camera preamps are often noisy, the Blink 500 RX’s 3.5mmoutput sends a strong line-level signal so you won’t have to crank the gain atyour camera. If your camera has a mic-level input, be sure to lower its inputgain to prevent clipping. The Blink 500 RX can even be used to drive headphonesfor quick monitor checks and troubleshooting.
Perfect for 1- or 2-Person Shoots
Since the Blink 500 RX is a dual-channel receiver, it can simultaneouslyhandle two Blink 500 TX wireless transmitters (second transmitter availableseparately). If you need to expand beyond that, you can use up to 18 Blink 500systems at once to accommodate up to 36 wireless microphones.
Each Blink 500 system can include one dual-channel receiver and up totwo transmitters. Choose from camera-mount (Blink 500 RX), Lightning (Blink 500RXDi), or USB Type-C (Blink 500 RXUC) receivers.
Built-In Microphone for True WirelessOperation
The Blink 500 TX features a built-in miniature condenser microphone withan omni pickup pattern that captures clear and natural voice tonality. Thanksto the transmitter's ultracompact housing, you can clip it to clothing, slideit into a shirt pocket, place it on a podium, or hold it in your hand.
Lavalier Microphone Included
For maximum visual discretion, use the Blink 500 TX as traditionalbodypack transmitter with the supplied lavalier microphone. Just clip the omnilav mic to a collar or lapel, then plug it into the transmitter's 3.5mm input;the transmitter automatically switches to the external microphone so you don'thave to bother selecting the input source.
The lavalier mic includes a foam windscreen that lessens noise caused bylight wind, breaths, and air conditioning systems. For enhanced reduction ofstronger wind noise, a separately available furry windshield (a.k.a.windjammer) such as the Saramonic LM-WS can be fitted to the microphone.
Stable and Simple 2.4 GHz Digital Wireless
Whereas typical analog wireless systems are susceptible to interferencefrom TV and radio waves, the Blink 500 digital system avoids that by operatingin the 2.4 GHz band, which occupies frequencies beyond those of television,radio transmissions, and UHF wireless microphone systems.
Within the 2.4 GHz spectrum, the Blink 500 boasts automatic channelhopping to mitigate noise and dropouts at a line-of-sight distance of up to 164feet. For optimal performance, environments with limited Wi-Fi / 2.4 GHztraffic and minimal physical obstructions are recommended.
Ready for Anywhere
Don’t be concerned about licensing or selecting frequencies; the Blink500 system uses the license-free 2.4 GHz band, so you can go anywhere in theworld and have a reliable, fully functional wireless system.
Other Features
Lightweight, ultracompact housings
Receiver's built-in clip with shoe mount allows easy attachment to yourcamera, belt, or clothing
Transmitter's intelligent LED indicators show power, audio level,low-battery level, and charging status
Internal 5-hour batteries keep you going on long shoots or multiplerun-and-gun gigs in a day
USB Type-C connectivity and included charging cables for recharging theinternal lithium-ion batteries or powering the receiver and transmitter
Use up to two transmitters with each receiver
Operate up to 18 systems simultaneously in the same environment
Includes gold-plated 3.5mm TRS cable for connection to a camera orcamcorder
Includes gold-plated 3.5mm TRRS cable for connection to a smartphone ortablet equipped with a headphone jack
Connect to Fuji cameras outfitted with 2.5mm mic input jacks via theSaramonic SR-25C35 adapter cable (available separately)