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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?ANDREW F S : Price and reliability.BORIS I : I ordered another set for iphone also so it's would be a dual channel for vloging and interviews on the run it's should works great. And everyone asked if they can separate both transmitters on two channels L&R then it's will be unbeatable RIGHT NOW...

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2021-02-19T08:49:37

Rated 5 out of 5

mics

Excellent. Still running. Great experience with Adorama. shipping on time!

CARLOS F.

2020-09-03T10:52:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Clean descriptions and easy to use with quality reception

Very easy to use (although the product literature is VERY TINY PRINT). Quality design and good fidelity. Pleasantly packaged and adequately described part diagrams. Clean literature.

SEYMOUR W.

2020-08-04T14:57:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy and usefull mic

Excelent mic.

EDGARDO M.

2020-06-16T08:42:37

Rated 4 out of 5

Depends on wifi strength

It's convenient to use with the internal mic or and external mic. Problem is constantly searching for a strong wireless signal when broadcasting and the audio drops. This may be the weak wifi we have because it worked pretty good in my house and dropped audio only when I was there rooms away. So depending on how strong your WiFi is will dictate the quality of the audio.

JOSHUA A.

2020-06-04T09:53:36

Rated 1 out of 5

Poorly made

Within a few months the lavalier broke, stopped transmitting sound. A week after that the transmitter stopped charging and needed tweaking the cable to get it working. I was on the go and did not even charge with my MacBook's perfectly fine USB-C cable. And finally the receiver's lightning port was stuck on my iPhone as I was trying to take it off. The sound quality is good but without durability it means nothing. extremely overpriced and low quality products. Breaks easily.

ORAY E.

2019-11-14T07:12:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Very cool

Works very well!

aaron s.

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Saramonic Blink 500 Specifications

Transmitter

Transmitter

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  • Frequency

    2.4GHz

  • Oscillator Type

    Gaussian Frequency-Shift Keying (GFSK)

  • RF Frequency Band

    2400 to 2483.5 MHz

  • RF Output Power

    10 mW

  • Signal to Noise Ratio

    >=70dB

  • Voice Delay

    <=6ms

  • Reference Audio Input Level

    -30--42dBv (Microphone Input, 0 dB Attenuation)

  • Audio Gain Control

    11dB, 18dB, 25dB

  • Distortion

    <=0.1%

  • Frequency Response

    20Hz-16kHz

  • Max Operating Range

    98.4' (30m) with Obstacles, 164' (50m) in Open Area

  • Max Number of Simultaneous Systems

    12

  • Antenna

    Built-in 1/4 Lambda Wire Antenna

  • Buttons

    On / Off / Pair, Volume Up, Volume Down

  • Battery

    Built-in Li-ion 3.7V / 400mAh

  • Approx. Battery Life

    5 hours

  • Charging Connector

    USB Type-C (1.5 hours to be fully charged)

  • Input

    1/8'' (3.5mm) Microphone Input

  • Indicators

    4 x Blue LEDs: Indicates Power and Audio Level, 1 x Red LED: Indicates Low Battery Level, 1 x Green LED: Flashing when Charging / Off when Charge Finished

  • Microphone

    Built-In Pressure Operated Electret Condenser

  • Microphone Pickup Pattern

    Omnidirectional (Built-In Microphone and External Lavalier)

  • Microphone Frequency Range

    50Hz-18KHz (Built-In Microphone and External Lavalier)

  • Microphone Equivalent Noise Level

    >58dB (Built-In Microphone and External Lavalier)

  • Maximum SPL

    120dB (Built-In Microphone), 110dB (External Lavalier)

  • Mounting Clip

    Built-In

  • Operating Temperature

    32 Degree F to 122 Degree F (0 Degree C to 50 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    - Degree F to 122 Degree F (-20 Degree C to +50 Degree C)

  • Dimensions

    2.5 x 1.7 x .65" (63 x 43 x 16.5mm)

  • Weight

    1.2 oz (34g)

Receiver

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  • Frequency

    2.4GHz

  • Oscillator type

    Gaussian Frequency-Shift Keying (GFSK)

  • RF Frequency Band

    2400 to 2483.5 MHz

  • Signal to Noise Ratio

    >=70dB

  • Voice Delay

    <=6ms

  • Distortion

    <=0.1%

  • Frequency Response

    20Hz-16kHz

  • Max Operating Range

    98.4' (30m) with Obstacles, 164' (50m) in Open Area

  • Antenna

    Built-In 1/4 Lambda Wire Antenna

  • Buttons

    On / Off / Pair

  • Battery

    Built-in Li-ion 3.7V / 400mAh

  • Approx. Battery Life

    5 hours

  • Charging Connector

    USB Type-C

  • Output

    1/8' 3.5mm Jack (Headphone Compatible)

  • Audio Output Level

    5dB

  • Indicator

    1 LED, Blue. Flashing quickly: Paring, Flashing: Not Paired with any TX, Solid Blue: Paired with TX

  • Operating Temperature

    32 Degree F to 122 Degree F (0 Degree C to 50 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    - Degree F to 122 Degree F (-20 Degree C to +50 Degree C)

  • Dimensions

    2.4 x 1.3 x .61" (62 x 33 x 15mm)

  • Weight

    1.09 oz (31g)

  • UPC Code

    6971008024517

About Saramonic Blink 500

FEATURED REVIEWS

mics

By CARLOS F.

Excellent. Still running. Great experience with Adorama. shipping on time!

Clean descriptions and easy to use with quality reception

By SEYMOUR W.

Very easy to use (although the product literature is VERY TINY PRINT). Quality design and good fidelity. Pleasantly packaged and adequately described part diagrams. Clean literature.

If you want an extremely small, feather-weight wireless microphone system that delivers broadcast-quality sound to use with cameras and mobile devices, with the ability to handle two wireless transmitters, nothing is capable of doing this-except for the Saramonic Blink 500.

This kit comes with a single clip-on wireless transmitter with a built-in mic, a professional lavalier microphone, an ultracompact dual-channel receiver that mounts to the shoe of your camera with both TRS and TRRS output cables. You can put a mic on one person, but if you ever need to put mics on two people, you can simply add a second wireless transmitter (sold separately) and it will work perfectly with the included dual receiver.

Tiny body, huge sound.
The Blink 500 B1 is impossibly compact and lightweight, yet it delivers crystal-clear professional sound quality. The versatile transmitter features an excellent sounding built-in microphone that captures 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. It also operates as a traditional bodypack transmitter with the included SR-M1 professional omnidirectional clip-on lavalier microphone, providing an even more professional and visually discreet miking solution.

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 B1 is so technically advanced that it couldn't be easier to use. You just turn it on, and it works. But 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 transmitter 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 with the included charging cables, and the USB-C ports can be used to power or recharge the units 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.

Loves cameras & mobile devices equally.
Both TRS and TRRS output cables are included so the system will work perfectly with DSLR, mirrorless, and other kinds of cameras, as well as smartphones and tablets that have headphone jacks. The output of the receiver provides a strong, noise-free level, so when you plug it in you can adjust the input level of your camera to its lowest setting to avoid hearing the noisy preamp of your camera.

An ideal wireless system.
Portable, compact wireless microphone systems are completely essential tools for anyone who shoots video, 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. It's small enough to tuck away into any camera bag, backpack or even your pocket, so you can effortlessly bring it with you everywhere you go. The Blink 500 B1 system is perfect for people who only need one wireless mic right now but may need the option to expand and use two in the future. Plus, the Blink 500 series is an evolving system of products that will soon be expanding, giving users even more options and versatility.

Saramonic Blink 500 Features

  • Incredibly lightweight, ultracompact and easy-to-use wireless microphone system for DSLR, Mirrorless and Video cameras, or mobile devices that delivers detailed, broadcast-quality sound
  • Clip-On Transmitter has a great sounding built-in mic and it's small and light enough to clip to shirts and clothing, or you can use the included SR-M1 Professional Lavalier Microphone
  • No technical knowledge of audio is required to use. Operates on the interference-free 2.4GHz spectrum and automatically hops to free channels to avoid static noise and audio dropouts
  • Belt clip on the receiver acts as a camera-shoe mount for easy attachment, two output cables are included, TRS for cameras and TRRS for smartphones or tablets
  • Dual-Channel Receiver can handle mics from two separate people by adding a second Blink 500 TX transmitter (sold separately)

What's in the box:

  • 1x Blink 500 TX Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip
  • 1x Blink 500 RX Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera Shoe-Mount
  • 1x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
  • 1x Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
  • 1x Foam Lavalier Windscreen
  • 1x 1' Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
  • 1x 1' Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones and Tablets
  • 2x 1' Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
  • 1x Pairing Pin
  • Saramonic 1 Year Limited Warranty