Saramonic B6
Overview
The
Blink 500 B6 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 B6 gives you everything necessary for
recording crisp, clear speech in any location. You get two clip-on
transmitters—each 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 cables for the transmitters. Whether you're a run-and-gun
videographer, a YouTube content creator, or an avid vlogger, the Blink 500 B6
can get your wireless audio going in no time.
Unpacking
the Blink 500 B6
Use
each 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 transmitters to access reliable wireless
audio functionality in an instant.
Connect,
Power, and Go
With
the receiver and transmitters 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
both Blink 500 TX wireless transmitters. 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 cables included)
Use
up to two transmitters with each receiver
Operate
up to 18 systems simultaneously in the same environment
