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Saramonic Blink 500 B2 2-Person Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System (2.4 GHz)

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Saramonic Blink 500 B2 2-Person Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System (2.4 GHz)
Key Features
  • For Journalists, Vloggers, YouTubers
  • 2 x Omni Lav Mics & Built-In Omni Mics
  • 2 x Ultracompact Clip-On Transmitters
  • Ultracompact Dual-Channel Receiver
Simplify and expedite your entry into wireless audio with the Saramonic Blink 500 B2, an ultracompact and extraordinarily easy-to-use true wireless microphone system offering a cost-effective, all-inclusive solution for recording two subjects to your camera, camcorder, or mobile device.

The Blink 500 B2 delivers considerably improved sound quality compared to the built-in mics on cameras and mobile devices while functioning as an ultracompact digital system that provides immediate out-of-the-box operability for anyone, making it ideal for video, podcast, and mobile journalism applications. Once it's plugged in and powered on, it's set and ready so your focus can stay on your content.

Equally straightforward and small, the Blink 500 B2 gives you everything necessary for recording crisp, clear speech in any location. You get two clip-on transmitters—each with a built-in microphone and a clip-on omni lavalier mic, a dual-channel receiver with an integrated clip and shoe mount, and multiple charging and audio cables. Whether you're a run-and-gun videographer, a YouTube content creator, or an avid vlogger, the Blink 500 B2 can get your wireless audio going in no time.
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Saramonic Blink 500 B2 Overview

Simplify and expedite your entry into wireless audio with the Saramonic Blink 500 B2, an ultracompact and extraordinarily easy-to-use true wireless microphone system offering a cost-effective, all-inclusive solution for recording two subjects to your camera, camcorder, or mobile device.

The Blink 500 B2 delivers considerably improved sound quality compared to the built-in mics on cameras and mobile devices while functioning as an ultracompact digital system that provides immediate out-of-the-box operability for anyone, making it ideal for video, podcast, and mobile journalism applications. Once it's plugged in and powered on, it's set and ready so your focus can stay on your content.

Equally straightforward and small, the Blink 500 B2 gives you everything necessary for recording crisp, clear speech in any location. You get two clip-on transmitters—each with a built-in microphone and a clip-on omni lavalier mic, a dual-channel receiver with an integrated clip and shoe mount, and multiple charging and audio cables. Whether you're a run-and-gun videographer, a YouTube content creator, or an avid vlogger, the Blink 500 B2 can get your wireless audio going in no time.

Unpacking the Blink 500 B2
  • Use each ultracompact clip-on transmitter as a true wireless microphone with its built-in mic element, or as a bodypack transmitter with its supplied clip-on lavalier microphone.
  • The ultracompact dual-channel receiver features an integrated clip with a shoe mount for flexible placement on you or your camera. Two different audio cables are provided to ensure proper hookup to a camera, camcorder, smartphone, or tablet.
  • Simply power on the receiver and transmitters to access reliable wireless audio functionality in an instant.
Connect, Power, and Go
  • With the receiver and transmitters paired at the factory, the Blink 500 system is comfortably easy to use for anyone, anywhere. Videographers, vloggers, YouTubers, and mobile journalists will benefit from the Blink 500's power-and-go operating style.
  • Advanced technology invisibly handles the complicated tasks such as switching channels to avoid dropouts, leaving you with a streamlined and simple system that requires no menu diving or tedious manual configuration.
Quality Sound
  • Blink 500 systems utilize 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution—the same audio standard used worldwide by sound engineers in the film industry—to give you quality sound 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 less noise.
  • Since your subjects may speak at very different volumes, Saramonic outfitted the Blink 500 TX with dedicated gain buttons to allow quick and effortless adjustment of the signal level. You can even turn the volume all the way down to effectively mute the transmitter.
  • Knowing that camera preamps are often noisy, the Blink 500 RX’s 3.5mm output sends a strong line-level signal so you won’t have to crank the gain at your camera. If your camera has a mic-level input, be sure to lower its input gain to prevent clipping. The Blink 500 RX can even be used to drive headphones for quick monitor checks and troubleshooting.
Perfect for 1- or 2-Person Shoots
  • Since the Blink 500 RX is a dual-channel receiver, it can simultaneously handle both Blink 500 TX wireless transmitters. If you need to expand beyond that, you can use up to 18 Blink 500 systems at once to accommodate up to 36 wireless microphones.
  • Each Blink 500 system can include one dual-channel receiver and up to two transmitters. Choose from camera-mount (Blink 500 RX), Lightning (Blink 500 RXDi), or USB Type-C (Blink 500 RXUC) receivers.
Built-In Microphone for True Wireless Operation
  • The Blink 500 TX features a built-in miniature condenser microphone with an omni pickup pattern that captures clear and natural voice tonality. Thanks to the transmitter's ultracompact housing, you can clip it to clothing, slide it 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 traditional bodypack transmitter with the supplied lavalier microphone. Just clip the omni lav 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't have to bother selecting the input source.
  • The lavalier mic includes a foam windscreen that lessens noise caused by light wind, breaths, and air conditioning systems. For enhanced reduction of stronger 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 interference from TV and radio waves, the Blink 500 digital system avoids that by operating in 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 channel hopping to mitigate noise and dropouts at a line-of-sight distance of up to 164 feet. For optimal performance, environments with limited Wi-Fi / 2.4 GHz traffic and minimal physical obstructions are recommended.
Ready for Anywhere
  • Don’t be concerned about licensing or selecting frequencies; the Blink 500 system uses the license-free 2.4 GHz band, so you can go anywhere in the world 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 your camera, 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 multiple run-and-gun gigs in a day
  • USB Type-C connectivity and included charging cables for recharging the internal lithium-ion batteries or powering the receiver and transmitters
  • 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 or camcorder
  • Includes gold-plated 3.5mm TRRS cable for connection to a smartphone or tablet equipped with a headphone jack
  • Connect to Fuji cameras outfitted with 2.5mm mic input jacks via the Saramonic SR-25C35 adapter cable (available separately)

Saramonic Blink 500 B2 Specs

Key Specs
Diversity
Non-Diversity
Max Operating Range
164' / 50 m (Line of Sight)
98.4' / 30 m (with Obstruction)
Included Transmitters
2x Clip-On with Microphone
System
Diversity
Non-Diversity
RF Frequency Band
2400 to 2483.5 MHz
Number of RF Channel Frequencies
18
Max Operating Range
164' / 50 m (Line of Sight)
98.4' / 30 m (with Obstruction)
Max Transmitters per Band
18
Latency
12 ms
Encryption
No
Receiver
Number of Audio Channels
2
Network I/O
No
Word Clock I/O
No
USB/Lightning Connectivity
1x USB-C (Bus Power, Charging)
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 16 kHz
Power Requirements
Battery or Bus Power (USB)
Transmitter
Included Transmitters
2x Clip-On with Microphone
RF Output Power
10 mW
Plug-In Power
1 V
USB I/O
1x USB-C (Bus Power, Charging)
Muting
No
Gain Range
+11 to +25 dB (7 dB Steps)
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 16 kHz
Sync Method
IR
Microphone
Cable Length
4' / 1.22 m
Color
Black
Receiver Battery Life
5 Hours
Transmitter Battery Life
5 Hours
Battery Charging Time
1.5 to 2.5 Hours
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.7 x 7.7 x 2.05"

Saramonic Blink 500 B2 Reviews

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Will the output of this device work with a camera ...

Will the output of this device work with a camera that has a mono TR input like the Panasonic Lumix G85?
Asked by: M. Hans
Cant see why not. Used it on my Canon M6R2 and Sony RX100 MK7. Good luck! Mark
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2021-03-31

Can you set the frequency? I'm concerned if I ...

Can you set the frequency? I'm concerned if I have two sets of these, they might interfere with each other.
Asked by: Cael
I am not sure but as you need to synchronize the receiver with the emitter (mics) I guess they could work at the same time.
Answered by: benjamin
Date published: 2020-10-25

My Panasonic GH5 camera has mic level inputs. Can ...

My Panasonic GH5 camera has mic level inputs. Can the BLINK 500's output level be adjusted down to mic level?
Asked by: Mary
Do you work on the Black Magic Cinema 4K camera?
Answered by: Zainab
Date published: 2020-01-21

Is there a specific settings for the Sony A7c or ...

Is there a specific settings for the Sony A7c or simply connect and it works ?
Asked by: Calin
No on the Sony make sure you go into the audio settings and manually adjust mic sensitivity to like -6 ot -8
Answered by: Raul M
Date published: 2021-10-01

Will this work with the Nikon 850 and if so is ...

Will this work with the Nikon 850 and if so is this all I will need to purchase to start doing video?
Asked by: Tracy
Your camera no doubt has a microphone input, so it will work. The challenge is whether it has a headphone jack so you can monitor sound levels for each mic. You can set the volume of the transmitters to half or three quarters and hope to adjust during editing. Is is much more difficult to do that way as you have to adjust volumes of separate voices. You have two mics and one receiver, recording in mono. If you have a soft voice and a louder voice it is much better to set recording levels using your headphones on the camera before you start recording.
Answered by: Eric
Date published: 2020-04-08

Does it work with its old handhold microphone, ...

Does it work with its old handhold microphone, hu9?
Asked by: Jia
That, I do not know it's a great little system
Answered by: Shawn
Date published: 2020-05-17

If I buy the model with the 3.5 connector for my ...

If I buy the model with the 3.5 connector for my camera can I use a 3.5 to Lightning adapter to also use it with my iPhone 8 or a 3.5 to USB-C adapter to connect it to my MacBook?
Asked by: Sherri
Yes. Its works
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-11-22

Does the included cable for mirrorless cameras ...

Does the included cable for mirrorless cameras (specifically with the Sony a7 iii) output two separate channels, one per transmitter?
Asked by: Nicholas
No. The separate audio channels are blended into a dual mono channel. It's the only negative I have with this setup. I've used various 2.4GHz mic models and considering this allows for the recording of two mics simultaneously, it's the best bang for the buck model on the market today.
Answered by: Andy
Date published: 2019-09-26
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