The Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2R is half the price of a standard mic system
Apr 17, 2024
Sagiv Gilburd
Sagiv Gilburd is an Israel-based commercial photographer and videographer with extensive expertise in studio work, event photography, and managing large-scale photography projects.
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The Saramonic is a wireless microphone system for up to two people. For just $229, it is one of the best bang-for-the-buck systems you can get today. The system comes with one receiver, two transmitters, two lav mics, and a charging case. That’s all you need for a decent recording setup for two people. There are also windshields included, just in case.
Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2R
The Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2R has a great 100m range as long as you can keep a line of sight between the receiver and the transmitters. The set can run for an entire production day, with batteries that last up to 10 hours. The devices also power On/Off automatically based on the camera feedback to save on battery. The charging case itself can act as a 3000mAh external battery for the transmitters and receivers, allowing you to use the set for up to 35 hours in total before needing to seek out a power socket.
The transmitters can record 24-bit/48kHz recordings for up to 14.8 hours of lossless WAV files. The transmitters can be used with either lavaliers, like the included ones, or with the built-in omnidirectional mics. Just use the clip on the unit’s back to attach it to the talent’s clothes, and you’re ready to go.
The receiver of the system can be mounted on a camera, and it features a nice OLED display for settings and real-time metering. Of course, there is also a headphone port so you can listen to the audio from the transmitters and monitor it with your own ears.
Price and availability
The Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2R is available for $229. The system is much cheaper than competitor mics such as the RODE Wireless Pro, DJI Mic 2, or Sony ECM-W3.
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Sagiv Gilburd
Sagiv Gilburd is an Israel-based commercial photographer and videographer with extensive expertise in studio work, event photography, and managing large-scale photography projects.
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One response to “The Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2R is half the price of a standard mic system”
So it’s a spec conformant 2.4GHz product which means an output power of <10mW. Your mileage will vary a lot in comparison to the claimed reach of "more than 100m". The manual completely lacks an impedance spec and leaves you with a reference audio input level of -20 to -40dBu and sure enough you don't get any frequency response curve or polar diagram of the two lavs coming with the B2R. So probably forget about the attempt to connect a Sennheiser ME2-II mic to the unit – which requires a threaded TRRS socket the Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2R doesn't have either. So better watch out carefully for the plug getting disconnected and ruining your take. That said: I still like my Sennheiser XSW-D Lavalier Set better, even if it is a no-nonsense wireless set without touch display, local recording and 32-bit float that no one can live without nowadays obviously.