Saramonic Blink 500 Pro B3

Digital Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System for Lightning iOS Devices (2.4 GHz)

Overview

Merging the ultracompact and extraordinarily easy-to-use nature of the standard Blink 500 with high-end luxuries such as crisp OLED screens, mono/stereo output modes, 60% longer battery life, and double the operating range, the Saramonic Blink 500 Pro B3 true wireless microphone system gives budget-conscious content creators, run-and-gun videographers, and mobile journalists a pro-level, all-inclusive solution for recording one subject to an iPhone or iPad equipped with a Lightning port.

Not only does the Blink 500 Pro B3 deliver considerably improved sound quality compared to the built-in mics on cameras and mobile devices, but it elevates the sound quality of the original Blink 500 with its higher signal-to-noise ratio and more sensitive integrated microphone. Plus, the Pro transmitter now sports a tactile function for immediate mute/unmute operations without having to touch the volume, and the receiver boasts a dedicated headphone output to allow real-time audio monitoring without breaking the connection to your recording device.

The Blink 500 Pro B3 digital system provides out-of-the-box operability for anyone; thanks to quick one-click pairing and the transmitter's internal 8-hour battery, your focus can stay on your content instead of time-consuming configuration. Power the transmitter with its internal battery or through USB for extra-long shoots. Recharging the battery can be done via USB or by simply dropping the transmitter into the supplied fast-charging case. The receiver is bus powered, so it never needs to be charged.

Equally straightforward, small, and versatile, the Blink 500 Pro B3 gives you everything necessary for recording present and clear speech in any location. You get a clip-on transmitter with a built-in microphone and a clip-on omni lavalier mic, a dual-channel receiver that plugs directly in your mobile device, charging cables, foam and furry windscreens, and that special charging case. Whether you're a run-and-gun videographer, a YouTube content creator, or an avid vlogger, the Blink 500 Pro B3 can get your wireless audio going pro in no time.

Blink 500 vs Blink 500 Pro

With a slew of pro-level features, the Blink 500 Pro appeals to the needs of power users around the globe. Though it shares the same 2.4 GHz operating frequency and miniscule physicality as standard Blink 500, the Blink 500 Pro is packed with surprising enhancements.

• 60% longer battery life

• Double the operating range

• Dual-purpose charging/carry case

• Crisp, informative OLED screens

• Dedicated 3.5mm headphone output on receiver

• Selectable mono or stereo receiver output mode

• 3.5mm transmitter input accepts mic- or line-level signal

• Tactile transmitter mute function

• Increased signal-to-noise ratio

• Elevated sensitivity for the transmitter's built-in microphone

• Furry windscreen for transmitter, ideal for outdoor use

Unpacking the Blink 500 Pro B1

• Use the 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 iOS device's Lightning port, letting it work seamlessly with your iPhone or iPad—no batteries, cables, or clips required.

• Simply plug in the receiver and power on the transmitter to access reliable wireless audio functionality in an instant.

• Drop the transmitter in the supplied fast-charging case to conveniently recharge its internal battery and view real-time charging status on its OLED screen.

Connect, Power, and Go

• With the receiver and transmitter easily paired in one click, the Blink 500 Pro system is comfortably easy to use for anyone, anywhere. Videographers, vloggers, YouTubers, and mobile journalists will benefit from the Blink 500 Pro'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 tedious manual configuration.

Quality Sound

• Blink 500 Pro systems utilize 24-bit / 44.1 kHz resolution—the same audio standard used worldwide by sound engineers—to give you quality sound at a budget-friendly price point.

• Compared to the built-in microphones on cameras and mobile devices, Blink 500 Pro systems offer considerably improved fidelity and clarity with less noise.

• Since your subjects may speak at very different volumes, Saramonic outfitted the Blink 500 Pro TX with dedicated gain buttons to allow quick and effortless adjustment of the signal level. Utilize the tactile mute function to cut the signal in a hurry without having to adjust the volume.

• With a separate 3.5mm headphone port, the Blink 500 Pro RXDi can simultaneously drive headphones for quick monitor checks and troubleshooting.

• The receiver features a selectable mono/stereo output mode, allowing it to appropriately feed signal from one transmitter into both input channels of your device (via mono mode) or from two transmitters into separate input channels of your device (via stereo mode).

• By connecting directly to your device's Lightning port, the Blink 500 Pro RXDi 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. It sends digital signal to your iOS device at 16-bit / 48 kHz.

Key Features

• For Videographers, Journalists, Vloggers

• Omni Lavalier Mic & Built-In Omni Mic

• Ultracompact Clip-On Pro Transmitter

• Ultracompact 2-Channel Plug-In Receiver

• Lightning Connector for iOS Devices

• Easy to Use, Informative OLED Screens

• Mute Function, Mono/Stereo Output Mode

• TX: Internal 8-Hr Battery, Charging Case

• RX: Bus Powered, Dedicated Headphone Out

• 18 Systems at Once Max, up to 328' Range

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• Saramonic Blink 500 Pro B3 Digital Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System for Lightning iOS Devices (2.4 GHz)

• Blink 500 Pro TX Clip-On Digital Bodypack Wireless Transmitter with Built-In Omni Microphone (2.4 GHz)

• Blink 500 Pro RXDi Dual-Channel Lightning Receiver for iOS Devices (2.4 GHz)

• Blink 500 Pro B3 Portable Charging Carry Case

• SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

• Alligator-Style Lavalier Mic Clip

• Foam Windscreen

• Furry High-Wind, Press-On Windscreen for Blink 500 Pro TX Transmitter

• Zipper Bag

• 1' Gold-Plated USB Type-C to USB Type-A Charging Cable

• 1' Gold-Plated Micro-USB to USB Type-A Charging Cable