Blink 500 B3 Single-Channel Wireless Kit with Lightning Connector

Model:

BLINK500B3

Price:	$169.00

Features

Set of 2.4 GHz miniature wireless transmitter, omni lavalier, and dual-channel Lightning receiver for iPhone and iPad
Receiver plugs directly into iPhone or iPad
Simple pairing between transmitter and receiver
Range of 98 feet to 164 feet
5 hours of battery life

Description

Overview

The Saramonic Blink 500 B3 is an incredibly compact, lightweight, and professional sounding wireless microphone systems for the Apple iPhone and iPad. The included clip-on transmitter is small enough to clip directly to your shirt collar, and the included RXDi MFi Certified Lighting dual-channel receiver is so lightweight and unobtrusive that it won't get in your way at all. It can easily be used on devices that are mounted in handheld gimbals, and the receiver is even capable of accepting the signal from two microphones if you add another Blink 500 TX transmitter (sold separately).

The Blink 500 B3 is compact and lightweight, yet it delivers crystal-clear sound. 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. The sleek, featherweight RXDi receiver plugs directly into the Lightning port of your Apple device and doesn't require any batteries or charging to operate. There are no controls to fuss with, either. You just plug it in, and it works.

The dual receiver is capable of receiving two transmitters at once. Second transmitter sold seperately.

Even though there are no 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 transmitter to the receiver is simple, and all of the complicated aspects of using wireless microphones happen seamlessly in the background with the Blink 500, letting you concentrate on storytelling and getting a great shot.

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 transmitter's internal Lithium battery gets 5 hours of life from a charge with the included charging cables, and the USB-C port 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.

Specifications

<Transmitter Specifications></Transmitter Specifications> <Frequency> 2.4GHz </Frequency> <Oscillator Type> Gaussian Frequency-Shift Keying (GFSK) </Oscillator Type> <RF Frequency Band> 2400 to 2483.5 MHz </RF Frequency Band> <RF Output Power> 10 mW </RF Output Power> <Signal to Noise Ratio> ≥70dB </Signal to Noise Ratio> <Voice Delay> ≤6ms </Voice Delay> <Reference Audio Input Level> -30 to -42dBv (Microphone Input, 0 dB Attenuation) </Reference Audio Input Level> <Audio Gain Control> 11dB, 18dB, 25dB </Audio Gain Control> <Plug-In Power> Yes, 1V </Plug-In Power> <Distortion> ≤0.1% </Distortion> <Digital Resolution> 24-bit / 48kHz </Digital Resolution> <Frequency Response> 20Hz to 16kHz </Frequency Response> <Max Operating Range> 98.4’ (30m) with Obstacles, 164’ (50m) in Open Area </Max Operating Range> <Max Number of Simultaneous Systems> 18 (up to 36 Microphones) </Max Number of Simultaneous Systems> <Antenna> Built-in 1/4” Wire Antenna </Antenna> <Buttons> On / Off / Pair, Volume Up, Volume Down </Buttons> <Battery> Built-in Li-ion 3.7V / 400mAh </Battery> <Approx. Battery Life> 5 hours </Approx. Battery Life> <Charging Connector> USB Type-C (1.5 hours to be fully charged) </Charging Connector> <Input> 1/8'' (3.5mm) Microphone Input </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 </Indicators> <Microphone> Built-In Pressure Operated Electret Condenser </Microphone> <Microphone Pickup Pattern> Omnidirectional (Built-In Microphone and External Lavalier) </Microphone Pickup Pattern> <Microphone Frequency Range> 50Hz-18KHz (Built-In Microphone and External Lavalier) </Microphone Frequency Range> <Microphone Equivalent Noise Level> >58dB (Built-In Microphone and External Lavalier) </Microphone Equivalent Noise Level> <Maximum SPL> 120dB (Built-In Microphone), 110dB (External Lavalier) </Maximum SPL> <Mounting Clip> Built-In </Mounting Clip> <Operating Temperature> 0℃ to 50℃ </Operating Temperature> <Storage Temperature> -20℃ to +50℃ </Storage Temperature> <Dimensions> 2.5 x 1.7 x .65” (63 x 43 x 16.5mm) </Dimensions> <Weight> 1.2 oz (34g) </Weight> <></> <Receiver Specifications> </Receiver Specifications> <Frequency>2.4GHz</Frequency> <Oscillator type>Gaussian Frequency-Shift Keying (GFSK)</Oscillator type> <RF Frequency Band>2400 to 2483.5 MHz</RF Frequency Band> <Signal to Noise Ratio>≥70dB</Signal to Noise Ratio> <Voice Delay>≤6ms</Voice Delay> <Distortion>≤0.1%</Distortion> <Digital Resolution>24-bit / 48kHz</Digital Resolution> <Frequency Response>20Hz to 16kHz</Frequency Response> <Max Operating Range>98.4’ (30m) with Obstacles, 164’ (50m) in Open Area</Max Operating Range> <Antenna>Built-in 1/4λ Wire Antenna</Antenna> <Connector>MFi Certified Lighting Apple Lightning Male</Connector> <Button>Pairing Pinhole Button</Button> <Indicator>1 LED, Blue. Flashing Quickly</Indicator> <Operating temperature>0℃ to 50℃</Operating temperature> <Storage temperature>-20℃ to +50℃</Storage temperature> <Dimensions>3 x 0.65 x 0.43” (76 x 16.5 x 11mm)</Dimensions> <Weight>0.35 oz (10g)</Weight>

In the Box

Blink 500 TX Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip
Blink 500 RXDi Dual-Receiver with MFi Certified Apple Lightning Connector
SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
Foam Lavalier Windscreen
1’ (30.5 cm) gold-plated USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Pairing Pin

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Consumer Alert

Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device.

For more information, visit the FCC at www.fcc.gov or call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC).

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