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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?ANDREW C : you tube videosRON R : I think this will be a great addition to my smart phone gimbal. It will allow more flexibility ease of use compared to cables and rigging.

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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)

  • Battery Info

    required, included

  • Battery Material

    lithium ion

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Battery Type

    -

  • 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

  • Connector

    MFi Certified Lighting Apple Lightning Male

  • Button

    Pairing Pinhole Button

  • 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

    3 x 0.65 x 0.43" (76 x 16.5 x 11mm)

  • Weight

    0.35 oz (10g)

  • UPC Code

    6971008024548

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.

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.

Saramonic Blink 500 Features

  • Ultracompact wireless microphone system for iOS devices
  • Dual-Channel and battery-free Lightning receiver
  • For mobile video production, vlogging, journalism & more
  • Deliver crystal-clear professional sound quality

Key Features

  • Ultracompact wireless microphone system for iOS devices
  • Dual-Channel and battery-free Lightning receiver
  • For mobile video production, vlogging, journalism & more
  • Deliver crystal-clear professional sound quality

What's in the box:

  • 2x Blink 500 TX Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip
  • Blink 500 RXDi Dual-Receiver with MFi Certified Apple Lightning Connector
  • 2x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
  • 2x Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
  • 2x Foam Lavalier Windscreen
  • 2x 1' Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable
  • Pairing Pin
  • Saramonic 1 Year Limited Warranty