Saramonic Blink500 Pro Ultracompact 2.4 GHz Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System User Guide

Saramonic Blink500 Pro Ultracompact 2.4 GHz Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System

General Introduction

The Saramonic Blink500 Pro is an incredibly lightweight, ultracompact and easy-to-use 2-person wireless microphone system, and delivers an exceptional, broadcast-quality sound for DSLR, Mirrorless and Video cameras, mobile devices, and much more.

Includes the Blink500 Pro Charging Box, it allows you to charge devices anywhere you need. This box provides the charging power for transmitter and receiver, and it’s rechargeable via a USB-C port in low battery level.

3.5mm headphone output, selectable M/S switch, quick-charging, OLED display on TX, quick-charging TX features make the recording process more quicker to focus.

The system series is comprised of three different receivers. The RX receiver has a 3.5mm output and includes TRS and TRRS output cables, allowing it to work with any device with a 3.5mm audio input. The RXDi receiver has a MFi Certified Lightning output and is designed for Apple iOS devices. And the RXUC receiver has a USB-C output and is designed for devices with a USB-C port, including Android smartphones and tablets.

The clip-on transmitter has a great sounding built-in mic and it is small and light enough to clip to shirts and clothing, or you can use it as a traditional beltpack transmitter with the included SR-M1 professional lavalier microphone.

No technical knowledge of audio is required to operate. The Blink500 Pro system operates on the interference-free 2.4GHz spectrum and automatically hops to free channels to avoid static noise and audio dropouts.

Available Series:

1 x Blink500 Pro TX
BlinkS00 Pro B1W(TX+RX)| 1 x Blink500 Pro RXW
1 x Blink500 Pro TXW
BlinkS00 Pro B2(TX+TX+RX)| 1 x Blink500 Pro RX
2 x 8Iink500 Pro TX
BlinkS00 Pro B2W(TX+TX+RX)| 1 x Blink500 Pro RXW
2 x Blink500 Pro TXW
BlinkS00 Pro B3 (TX+RXDi)| 1 x Blink500 Pro RXDi
1 x Blink500 Pro TX
BlinkS00 Pro B4 (TX+TX+RXDi)| 1 x Blink500 Pro RXDi
2 x BlinkS00 Pro TX
BlinkS00 Pro BS (TX+RXUC)| 1 x Blink500 Pro RXUC
1 x Blink500 Pro TX
BlinkS00 Pro B6 (TX+TX+RXUC)| 1 x Blink500 Pro RXUC
2x  BlinkS00 Pro TX

Note: If using an Android phone, please set the “OTG Connection” to “ON.” The OTG connection menu is usually in the “Additional Settings” in your phone setting menu.

Product Structure

**Blink500 Pro TX: Body-pack Transmitter with OLED Display and

Microphone**

① Power/Mute Button

Mute OFF

② +/SET Button

display.
SET| Long press the SET button to enter the displayed menu.
Then, long press the SET button again to confirm your option.

③ – Button
Short press the SET button to select functions or values shown on the display. Then, long press the SET button again to confirm your option.

④ Micro USB Charging Port (DC 5V)

⑤ OLED Display
Display menus, please refer to “OLED Display Operation Guide” for more details.

⑥ Charging & Pairing Contacts

⑦ Belt Clip

⑧ Built-in Microphone

⑨ MIC/LINE IN Jack
It can be connected to the 3.5mm lavalier microphone or line-in devices.

⑩ Antenna

Blink500 RX: Clip-On and Shoe-Mountable Receiver

① Power/Mute Button

Mute OFF

② POWER/MUTE Indicator

③ Charging & Pairing Contacts

④ Belt Clip with a Standard Cold Shoe Mount

⑤ M/S Switch

⑥ Micro USB Charging Port (DC 5V)

⑦ LINE OUT Jack
Connect the Blink500 Pro RX to a DLSR camera, smartphone with a 3.5mm headphone jack, mixer or amplifier with the supplied output cable.

⑧ 3.5mm Headphone Output
Connect a headphone to monitor the audio output.

⑨ Antenna

Blink500 RXUC: USB-C Receiver

① USB-C Connector

② Pairing Indicator

③ 3.5mm Headphone Output
Connect a headphone to monitor the audio output.

④ Pairing Contacts

⑤ M/S Switch

Blink500 RXDi: Lightning Receiver

① MFi Certified Apple Lightning Connector

② Pairing Indicator

③ 3.5mm Headphone Output
Connect a headphone to monitor the audio output.

④ Pairing Contacts

⑤ M/S Switch

Charging Box

① Charging Box Cover

② TX & RX Charging Indicator
Charging = Solid Red Light
Fully Charged = Lights Off

③ Power Capacity Indicator

④ Pair Button

⑤ OPEN Button

⑥ USB-C Charging Port (DC 5V)

OLED Display Operation Guide

Home screen

If no operation is performed for 20 seconds on the other screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen.

① RF level indicator

② Pairing indicator

Paired Successfuly Disconnected

For details on setting the level, please see “Operatiol Guide” (page ).

③ TX’s Battery level indicator
Displays the TX battery level. Please recharge the device immediately when the indicator starts flashing.

④ Audio input level meter
Displays the audio input level

⑤ Input mode
The input mode can be selected to Mic in or Line in. When the input mode is Mic in mode, the receiver can be connected to the 3.5mm lavalier microphone. When the input mode is Line in mode, the receiver can be connected to the line-in devices. System default is “Mic in”.

⑥ MIC GAIN
If you want adjust the microphone’s gain, you can set the microphone’s gain from 00-06. Default is “05”.

⑦ RX’s Battery level indicator
Displays the RX battery level. Please recharge the device immediately when the indicator starts flashing.

MIC GAIN. Adjust the microphone’s gain value as request (0-6). Default is “5”.

Input mode. The input mode can be selected to Mic in or Line in. When the input mode is Mic in mode, the transmitter can be connected to the 3.5mm lavalier microphone. When the input mode is Line in mode, the receiver can be connected to the line-in devices. System default is “Mic in”.

Set Backlight. Select On or Delay 10 / 30 /60 seconds. Default is “On.”

Set Mute key. When in muting mode, please select “Enable” and long press the SET button again to confirm your option. Default is “Enable”.

Language Setting  English

Restore default setting.

Version of the Blink500 Pro TX.

Operation Guide

For the Blink500 Pro B1/B2 kit

1. Turn on the transmitter TX by long pressing the power key.
2. Turn on the receiver RX by long pressing the power key.
3. Press hard the pairing button of charging box.
4. The kit will be paired when the pair indicator of OLED display of TX should be indicate RX battery level, and the pairing indicator should be shown” “.
5. Connect the receiver RX to the mic jack of a camera, camcorder, recorder or mixer with the supplied 3.5mm TRS audio cable. Or connect the RX to a smartphone or tablet with the supplied 3.5mm TRS to TRRS audio cable.
6. You are ready to record.

Note: The output of receiver RX is line out. You can connect it to speaker system. To avoid noise during connection, before connecting the receiver to a speaker system, please mute the speaker system and do not use the headphones.

For the Blink500 Pro B3/B4/B5/B6 kit

1. Turn on the transmitter by long pressing the power key.
2. Press hard the pairing button of charging box.
3. The kit will be paired when the pair indicator of OLED display of TX should be shown” “.
4. Plug the RXDi into an iOS device or the RXUC into an USB Type-C device. Please make sure the antenna (yellow side) is oriented on the top of the device, when in landscape mode, to get the best signal.
5. You are ready to record.

Specification

Blink500 Pro RX.UC

Transmission Type| 2.4GHz Digit al Frequency
Modulation| GFSK
Operating Range| Up to 328′ (1OOm)
Audio Output Connector| USB-C Connector
Power Requirements| Supplied by USB-C Devices
Other functions| 3.5mm headphone jack, M/S switch
Antenna| PIFA Antenna
Weight| Approx. 1O.Sg  (0.37oz)
Dimensions| 31 x82x 12mm
Operating Temperature| 0°C to  45°C
Storage Temperature| -20°C to +55°C
BlinkSOO Pro RX.Di

Transmission Type| 2.4GHz Digital Frequency
Modulation| GFSK
Operating Range| Up to 328′ (100m)
Audio Output Connector| MFi Certified Lightning connector
Power Requirements| Supplied by iOS Devices
Other functions| 3.5mm headphone jack, M/S switch
Antenna| PIFA Antenna
Weight| Approx. 10.Sg (0.37oz)
Dimensions| 31 x82x 12mm
Operating Temperature| 0°C to  45°C
Storage Temperature| -20°C to +55°C
BlinkSOO Pro RX/RXW

Transmission Type| 2.4GHz Digital Frequency
Modulation| GFSK
Operating Range| Up to 328′ (100m)
Audio Output Connector| 3.5 mm Jack
Audio Output level| -60dBV to  -20 d BV
Power Requirements| Built-in Li-ion Battery or Micro USB DC SV or Charging Contact
Other functions| 3.5mm  headphone jack, M/S switch, mute function
Built-In Battery Life| Approx. 8 hours
Antenna| PIFA Antenna
Weight| Approx. 26.Sg (0.93oz)
Dimensions| 56x38x29.4mm
Operating Temperature| 0°C  to  45°C
Storage Temperature| – 20°C to  +55°C
BlinkS00 Pro BOX Charging Case

Power Requirements| Powered by USB-C port(SV/ 1.SA )
Power Capacity| 2000mAh(TX+TX+RX)/1200mAh(TX+RX)
Box’s Charg i ng Time| 2.5 hours (Fully charged)
Weight| B1/B1W: Approx. 26.5g ( 0 .93oz)
B2/ B2W:
B3:
B4:
BS:
B6:
Dimensions| B1/ B1W: 123.3 x 102.9 x 39.7 mm
B2/ B2W:165.8 x 102.9 x 39.7 mm
B3:123.3 x 102.9 x 39.7 mm
B4:165.8 x 102.9 x 3 9 .7 mm
BS: 123.3 x 102.9 x 39.7mm
B6:165.8 x 102.9 x 39.7mm
Operating Temperature| 0°C to 45°C
Storage Temperature| -20°C to +55°C
BlinkSOO Pro TX/TXW

Transm i ss i on Type| 2.4GHz Digital Frequency
Modulat i on| GFSK
Operating Range| Up to 328′ (100m )
RF Output Power| 10mW
Po l ar Pattern| Omnidirectional
Frequency Response| 50Hz-18KHz
Maximum SPL| Built-In Microphone:120dB SPL
Lavalier Microphone: 110dB SPL
Sens i tivity| Built-In Microphone: -39dB
Lavalier Micro phone: -39dB
SNR| > 78dB
Reference audio input l evel| -30~-42dBv (MIC input,0 dB attenuation)
Power Requirements| Built-in Li-ion Battery or Micro USB DC SV or Charging Contact
Other Functions| 3.5 mm headphone jack, mute function High-contrast OLED Display
Built-In Battery Life| Approx. 8 hours
Antenna| PIFA Antenna
Audio Inputs| 3.5mm TRS Lavalier Mic/ Line-in Input or Built -in Microphone
Weight| Approx. 26.5g (0.93oz)
Dimensions| 56.5 x38 x 26.1mm
Operating Temperature| 0°C to 45°C
Storage Temperature| – 20°C to +55°C

Packing List

Blink500 Pro B1(1×Blink500 Pro RX+1×Blink500 Pro TX)

• 1× Blink500 Pro RX Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera ShoeMount
• 1× Blink500 Pro TX Transmitter with OLED Display and Built-In Microphone
• 1× Blink500 Pro B1 BOX Charging Case
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones and Tablets
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated Micro USB to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
• 1× Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
• 1× Foam Lavalier Windscreen
• 1× Warranty Card
• 1× User Manual

Blink500 Pro B2(1×Blink500 Pro RX+2×Blink500 Pro TX)

• 1× Blink500 Pro RX Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera ShoeMount
• 2× Blink500 Pro TX Transmitter with OLED Display and Built-In Microphone
• 1× Blink500 Pro B2 BOX Charging Case
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones and Tablets
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated Micro USB to USB-A Charging Cables
• 2× SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
• 2× Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
• 2× Foam Lavalier Windscreen
• 1× Warranty Card
• 1× User Manual

Blink500 Pro B3(1×Blink500 Pro RXDi +1×Blink500 Pro TX)

• 1× Blink500 Pro RXDi Receiver with MFi Certified Apple Lightning Connector
• 1× Blink500 Pro TX Transmitter with OLED Display and Built-In Microphone
• 1× Blink500 Pro B3 BOX Charging Case
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated Micro USB to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
• 1× Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
• 1× Foam Lavalier Windscreen
• 1× Warranty Card
• 1× User Manual

Blink500 Pro B4(1×Blink500 Pro RXDi +2×Blink500 Pro TX)

• 1× Blink500 Pro RXDi Receiver with MFi Certified Apple Lightning Connector
• 2× Blink500 Pro TX Transmitter with OLED Display and Built-In Microphone
• 1× Blink500 Pro B4 BOX Charging Case
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated Micro USB to USB-A Charging Cables
• 2× SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
• 2× Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
• 2× Foam Lavalier Windscreen
• 1× Warranty Card
• 1× User Manual

Blink500 Pro B5(1×Blink500 Pro RXUC+ 1×Blink500 Pro TX)

• 1× Blink500 Pro RXUC Receiver with USB-C Connector
• 1× Blink500 Pro TX Transmitter with OLED Display and Built-In Microphone
• 1× Blink500 Pro B5 BOX Charging Case
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated Micro USB to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
• 1× Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
• 1× Foam Lavalier Windscreen
• 1× Warranty Card
• 1× User Manual

Blink500 Pro B6(1×Blink500 Pro RXUC+ 2×Blink500 Pro TX)

• 2× Blink500 Pro RXUC Receiver with USB-C Connector
• 1× Blink500 Pro TX Transmitter with OLED Display and Built-In Microphone
• 1× Blink500 Pro B6 BOX Charging Case
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated Micro USB to USB-A Charging Cables
• 2× SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
• 2× Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
• 2× Foam Lavalier Windscreen
• 1× Warranty Card
• 1× User Manual

Blink500 Pro B1W(1×Blink500 Pro RXW+1×Blink500 Pro TXW)

• 1× Blink500 Pro RXW Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera ShoeMount
• 1× Blink500 Pro TXW Transmitter with OLED Display and Built-In Microphone
• 1× Blink500 Pro B1W BOX Charging Case
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones and Tablets
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated Micro USB to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× SR-M1W Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
• 1× Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
• 1× Foam Lavalier Windscreen
• 1× Warranty Card
• 1× User Manual

Blink500 Pro B2W(1×Blink500 Pro RXW+2×Blink500 Pro TXW)

• 1× Blink500 Pro RXW Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera Shoe-Mount
• 2× Blink500 Pro TXW Transmitter with OLED Display and Built-In Microphone
• 1× Blink500 Pro B2W BOX Charging Case
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones and Tablets
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
• 1× 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated Micro USB to USB-A Charging Cables
• 2× SR-M1W Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
• 2× Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
• 2× Foam Lavalier Windscreen
• 1× Warranty Card
• 1× User Manual

FCC Caution:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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