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Saramonic Blink 500 B5 Digital Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System for USB Type-C Devices (2.4 GHz)

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Saramonic Blink 500 B5 Digital Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System for USB Type-C Devices (2.4 GHz)
Key Features
  • For Journalists, Vloggers, YouTubers
  • Omni Lavalier Mic & Built-In Omni Mic
  • Ultracompact Clip-On Transmitter
  • Ultracompact 2-Channel Plug-In Receiver
Simplify and expedite your entry into wireless audio with the Saramonic Blink 500 B5, an ultracompact and extraordinarily easy-to-use true wireless microphone system offering a cost-effective, all-inclusive solution for recording one subject to Android devices and Mac/Windows computers equipped with USB Type-C ports.

The Blink 500 B5 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 B5 gives you everything necessary for recording crisp, clear speech in any location. You get a clip-on transmitter with a built-in microphone and a clip-on omni lavalier mic, a dual-channel receiver that plugs directly into your device, and the requisite charging cable for the transmitter. Whether you're a run-and-gun videographer, a YouTube content creator, or an avid vlogger, the Blink 500 B5 can get your wireless audio going in no time.
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Saramonic B5 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Unpacking the Blink 500 B5
  • 3Connect, Power, and Go
  • 4Quality Sound
  • 5Perfect for 1- or 2-Person Shoots
  • 6Built-In Microphone for True Wireless Operation
  • 7Lavalier Microphone Included
  • 8Stable and Simple 2.4 GHz Digital Wireless
  • 9Ready for Anywhere
  • 10Other Features

Simplify and expedite your entry into wireless audio with the Saramonic Blink 500 B5, an ultracompact and extraordinarily easy-to-use true wireless microphone system offering a cost-effective, all-inclusive solution for recording one subject to Android devices and Mac/Windows computers equipped with USB Type-C ports.

The Blink 500 B5 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 B5 gives you everything necessary for recording crisp, clear speech in any location. You get a clip-on transmitter with a built-in microphone and a clip-on omni lavalier mic, a dual-channel receiver that plugs directly into your device, and the requisite charging cable for the transmitter. Whether you're a run-and-gun videographer, a YouTube content creator, or an avid vlogger, the Blink 500 B5 can get your wireless audio going in no time.

Unpacking the Blink 500 B5
  • Use the 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 plugs directly into your device's USB Type-C port, letting it work seamlessly with Android mobile devices and Mac/Windows computers equipped with USB Type-C ports—no batteries, cables, or clips required.
  • Simply plug in the receiver and power on the transmitter to access reliable wireless audio functionality in an instant.
Connect, Power, and Go
  • With the receiver and transmitter 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.
  • By connecting directly to your device's USB Type-C port, the Blink 500 RXUC avoids unnecessary D/A and A/D conversion to maintain the integrity of the digital signal from your transmitter all the way to your recording device.
Perfect for 1- or 2-Person Shoots
  • Since the Blink 500 RXUC is a dual-channel receiver, it can simultaneously handle two Blink 500 TX wireless transmitters (second transmitter available separately). 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
  • Slim plug-in receiver won't interfere with the operation of a gimbal
  • USB Type-C male connector plugs directly into your device's USB Type-C port
  • Works with Android devices and Mac/Windows computers equipped with USB Type-C ports
  • Receiver requires no battery or charging
  • Transmitter's intelligent LED indicators show power, audio level, low-battery level, and charging status
  • Transmitter's internal 5-hour battery keeps you going on long shoots or multiple run-and-gun gigs in a day
  • Power the transmitter or recharge its internal lithium-ion battery via a USB Type-C connection (charging cable included)
  • Use up to two transmitters with each receiver
  • Operate up to 18 systems simultaneously in the same environment

Saramonic B5 Specs

Key Specs
Wireless Technology
Digital 2.4 GHz
Included Transmitters
1 x Clip-On with Microphone
Diversity
Non-Diversity
Max Operating Range
164' / 50 m (Line of Sight)
98.4' / 30 m (with Obstruction)
Receiver Type
Plug-In
Microphone Type
Lavalier
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Microphone Type
Integrated
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
System
Wireless Technology
Digital 2.4 GHz
Number of RF Channel Frequencies
18
Included Transmitters
1 x Clip-On with Microphone
Diversity
Non-Diversity
RF Frequency Band
2400 to 2483.5 MHz
RF Bandwidth
Up to 83.5 MHz
Max Operating Range
164' / 50 m (Line of Sight)
98.4' / 30 m (with Obstruction)
Max Transmitters per Band
18
Sample Rate/Resolution
48 kHz / 24-Bit
Latency
12 ms
Encryption
None
Modulation
GFSK
Receiver
Receiver Type
Plug-In
Mounting Options
Plug-In
Antenna
1 x 1/4 Wave Wire, Fixed
Number of Audio Channels
2
Audio I/O
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output
Audio Output Level
5 dB
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 16 kHz
Network I/O
None
Word Clock I/O
None
USB/Lightning Connectivity
1 x USB-C (Audio, Bus Power)
Power Requirements
Bus Power (USB)
Display & Indicators
1 x LED (Power, Sync)
Housing
ABS, Plastic
Operating Temperature
32 to 122°F / 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 122°F / -20 to 50°C
Dimensions
3 x 0.7 x 0.4" / 7.6 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm
Weight
0.4 oz / 10 g
Transmitter
Transmitter Type
Clip-On with Microphone
RF Output Power
10 mW
Audio I/O
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Input
Plug-In Power
1 V
Pad
None
Muting
None
Audio Input Level
-42 to -30 dBV (at 0 dB Gain)
Gain Range
+11 to +25 dB (7 dB Steps)
Signal Processing
None
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 16 kHz
Sync Method
IR
Antenna
1 x 1/4 Wave Wire, Fixed
Power Requirements
Battery or Bus Power (USB)
Battery Type
1 x Built-In Rechargeable (Included, Not Replaceable)
Internal Battery Capacity
400 mAh
Battery Charging Time
1.5 to 2.5 Hours
Approx. Battery Life
5 Hours
USB/Lightning I/O
1 x USB-C (Bus Power, Charging)
Display & Indicators
4 x LED (Audio Level, Power)
1 x LED (Battery Status)
1 x LED (Recharging)
Housing
ABS, Plastic
Operating Temperature
32 to 122°F / 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 122°F / -20 to 50°C
Dimensions
2.5 x 1.7 x 0.7" / 6.3 x 4.3 x 1.7 cm
Weight
1.2 oz / 34 g
Microphone
Microphone Type
Lavalier
Color
Black
Sound Field
Mono
Operating Principle
Pressure Operated
Capsule
Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Range
50 Hz to 18 kHz
Equivalent Noise Level
58 dB
Maximum SPL
110 dB SPL
Sensitivity
-30 dB
Output Connector
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male Unbalanced
Cable Length
4' / 1.22 m
Operating Voltage
1 V
Microphone 2
Microphone Type
Integrated
Sound Field
Mono
Operating Principle
Pressure Operated
Capsule
Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Range
50 Hz to 18 kHz
Equivalent Noise Level
58 dB
Maximum SPL
120 dB SPL
Sensitivity
-42 dB
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.59 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.3 x 4 x 2"

Saramonic B5 Reviews

Sounds great

By Jim
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-04-27

The Lavalier mic works great. Allows me to move around with my phone/camera. and the sound remains the same. The USB c plug on the receiver is short and would not connect with my phone with the protective case. I hade to get and extension USBc and that works fine.

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