Saramonic Blink500 B5 Digital Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone 2.4 GHz (USB Type-C)

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.

Specifications :

System

• Wireless Transmission	Digital 2.4 GHz
  Number of RF Channels	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 Systems per Setup	18
  Sample Rate/Resolution	48 kHz / 24-Bit
  Latency	12 ms
  Encryption	None
  Modulation	GFSK

  Receiver

  Form Factor	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 Type-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

  Form Factor	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