Description
Saramonic Blink 500 B4 2-Person Digital Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System for Lightning iOS Devices - 2.4 GHz
The Saramonic Blink 500 B4 is an incredibly compact, lightweight, and professional sounding two-person wireless microphone system that was made for the Apple iPhone and iPad. The two included transmitters are small enough to clip directly to shirt collars, and the included RXDi MFi Certified Lighting receiver is so lightweight and unobtrusive that it can easily be used in handheld gimbals. The Blink 500 B4 makes using multiple wireless microphones with Apple devices as easy as possible and it provides broadcast-quality sound in a package that's amazingly compact and lightweight.
Tiny body, huge sound
The versatile sub-compact wireless transmitters that come with the Blink 500 B4 have excellent sounding built-in microphones that capture voices perfectly. Small enough to clip to a shirt or slide into a pocket and versatile enough to set on a table or podium, or even used handheld. They also operate as traditional bodypack transmitters with the included SR-M1 omnidirectional clip-on lavalier microphones, providing an even more professional and inconspicuous miking solution. The impossibly compact RXDi dual-receiver plugs directly into the Lightning port of your Apple device and doesn't require any batteries or charging to operate. It doesn't have any controls to fuss with, either. You just plug it in, and it works.
So advanced, it's effortless
Some wireless microphone systems are complicated to operate and require detailed knowledge of their menus and settings, but the Blink 500 B4 is so technically advanced that it couldn't be easier to use. Even though there are very few controls to adjust, behind the scenes the Blink 500 is doing a lot to ensure excellent performance. It operates on the interference-free 2.4GHz spectrum, and automatically hops channels to avoid static noise and audio dropouts. Pairing the transmitters to the receiver is simple, and all of the complicated aspects of using wireless microphones happen seamlessly in the background, letting you concentrate on storytelling and getting a great shot.
Perfect levels and power
One of the tricky aspects of capturing sound for video is controlling the audio levels. Some people speak very loudly, while others speak very softly. That's why Blink 500 transmitters have easy-to-use gain buttons to raise or lower the levels at the touch of a button, and an intelligent LED display shows you where they're set. The internal Lithium batteries get 5 hours of life from a charge, and the USB-C charging ports can be used to power or recharge the transmitter in the field with portable USB battery packs. The 10-milliwatt power of the transmitter gives you an impressive range of 98 feet (30 meters) with obstacles, and 164 feet (50 meters) in open spaces.
Handheld gimbal, meet wireless sound
Handheld gimbals have the amazing ability to deliver cinematically smooth video footage that makes it feel like the camera is floating, but one area where they suffer is audio. It's simply too difficult to attach external microphones or wireless receivers without throwing off the balance of the device. The RXDi receiver, included in your Blink 500 B4 kit changes this story. It's small and lightweight enough to remain mounted to your Apple device and won't interfere with the motors or arm of your gimbal. You can finally capture perfect sound with your mobile gimbal footage with the fantastic ability to put wireless mics on two separate people.
An ideal wireless system
Even if you shoot video with a mobile phone or tablet, wireless microphones are still completely essential tools for video production, and the fact that the Blink 500 is one of the smallest and most lightweight systems you can get yet it still delivers professional quality sound makes it ideal for filmmakers, journalists, vloggers, YouTube creators, corporate video producers, or any content creator that needs an incredibly easy-to-use wireless system that won't slow them down. If you shoot video with an iPhone and a handheld gimbal, this is the best solution available for perfect sound from two wireless transmitters. This system is small enough to tuck away in a small pocket, so you can effortlessly bring the Blink 500 with you everywhere you go. Plus, the Blink 500 series is an evolving system of products that will soon be expanding, giving users even more options and versatility.
Features:
- For Journalists, Vloggers, YouTubers
- 2 x Omni Lav Mics & Built-In Omni Mics
- 2 x Ultracompact Clip-On Transmitters
- Ultracompact 2-Channel Plug-In Receiver
- Lightning Connector for iOS Devices
- Easy to Use, Plug & Play Operation
- Adjustable Gain via Simple Buttons
- TX: USB-Rechargeable 5-Hour Battery
- RX: No Battery or Charging Required
- 18 Systems at Once Max, up to 164' Range
Specifications
- SARAMONIC B4 SPECS
- SYSTEM
- System Wireless Transmission:
- Digital 2.4 GHz
- System Number of RF Channels:
- 18
- System Included Transmitters:
- 2 x Clip-On with Microphone
- System Diversity:
- Non-Diversity
- System RF Frequency Band:
- 2400 to 2483.5 MHz
- System RF Bandwidth:
- Up to 83.5 MHz
- System Max Operating Range:
- 164' / 50 m (Line of Sight) | 98.4' / 30 m (with Obstruction)
- System Max Systems per Setup:
- 18
- System Sample Rate/Resolution:
- 48 kHz / 24-Bit
- System Latency:
- 12 ms
- System Encryption:
- None
- System Modulation:
- GFSK
- RECEIVER
- Receiver Form Factor:
- Plug-In
- Receiver Mounting Options:
- Plug-In
- Receiver Antenna:
- 1 x 1/4 Wave Wire, Fixed
- Receiver Number of Audio Channels:
- 2
- Receiver Audio I/O:
- 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output
- Receiver Audio Output Level:
- 5 dB
- Receiver Frequency Response:
- 20 Hz to 16 kHz
- Receiver USB/Lightning Connectivity:
- 1 x Lightning (Audio, Bus Power)
- Receiver Power Requirements:
- Bus Power (Lightning)
- Receiver Display & Indicators:
- 1 x LED (Power, Sync)
- Receiver Housing:
- ABS, Plastic
- Receiver Operating Temperature:
- 32 to 122°F
- Receiver Storage Temperature:
- -4 to 122°F
- Receiver Dimensions:
- 3 x 0.7 x 0.4"
- Receiver Weight:
- 0.4 oz
- TRANSMITTER
- Transmitter Form Factor:
- Clip-On with Microphone
- Transmitter RF Output Power:
- 10 mW
- Transmitter Audio I/O:
- 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Input
- Transmitter Plug-In Power:
- 1 V
- Transmitter Pad:
- None
- Transmitter Muting:
- None
- Transmitter Audio Input Level:
- -42 to -30 dBV (at 0 dB Gain)
- Transmitter Gain Range:
- +11 to +25 dB (7 dB Steps)
- Transmitter Signal Processing:
- None
- Transmitter Frequency Response:
- 20 Hz to 16 kHz
- Transmitter Sync Method:
- IR
- Transmitter Antenna:
- 1 x 1/4 Wave Wire, Fixed
- Transmitter Power Requirements:
- Battery or Bus Power (USB)
- Transmitter Battery Type:
- 1 x Built-In Rechargeable (Included, Not Replaceable)
- Transmitter Internal Battery Capacity:
- 400 mAh
- Transmitter Battery Charging Time:
- 1.5 to 2.5 Hours
- Transmitter Approx. Battery Life:
- 5 Hours
- Transmitter USB/Lightning Connectivity:
- 1 x USB Type-C (Bus Power, Charging)
- Transmitter Display & Indicators:
- 4 x LED (Audio Level, Power)
- 1 x LED (Battery Status)
- 1 x LED (Recharging)
- Transmitter Housing:
- ABS, Plastic
- Transmitter Operating Temperature:
- 32 to 122°F
- Transmitter Storage Temperature:
- -4 to 122°F
- Transmitter Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 1.7 x 0.7"
- Transmitter Weight:
- 1.2 oz
- MICROPHONE
- Microphone Form Factor:
- Lavalier
- Microphone Color:
- Black
- Microphone Sound Field:
- Mono
- Microphone Operating Principle:
- Pressure Operated
- Microphone Capsule:
- Electret Condenser
- Microphone Polar Pattern:
- Omnidirectional
- Microphone Frequency Range:
- 50 Hz to 18 kHz
- Microphone Equivalent Noise Level:
- 58 dB
- Microphone Maximum SPL:
- 110 dB SPL
- Microphone Sensitivity:
- -30 dB
- Microphone Output Connectors:
- 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male Unbalanced
- Microphone Cable Length:
- 4'
- Microphone Operating Voltage:
- 1 V
