Saramonic Blink900 Ultracompact 2.4GHz Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone System User Manual

Ultracompact 2.4GHz Dual-Channel Wireless
Microphone System
2.4GHz

Blink900
User Manual

Statement

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General Introduction

Saramonic Blink900 is an incredibly lightweight, ultracompact, and easy-to-use wireless microphone system for up to 2 people. The microphone delivers exceptional, broadcast-quality sound to DSLR, mirrorless and video cameras, smartphones, tablets, computers, etc. It is ideal for content creation, vlogging, mobile journalism, and more.

Features

• 2.4GHz wireless transmission technology
• Compatible with cameras, mobile devices, and more
• Clip-on transmitter with built-in Omnidirectional microphone
• Dual-channel receiver with 3.5mm output
• High resolution and easy-to-use LCD display
• Auto brightness adjustment & auto gain control
• Low cut filter (160Hz/120Hz/80Hz)
• 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring
• Built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 6-hour runtime
• Selectable mono and stereo output
• Operating range of up to 200m

Product Structure

Blink900 TX: clip-on transmitter with a built-in microphone

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① Power/Mute button

② +/SET button

Function

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Operation

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+| On home screen, short press to adjust mic gain. On the menu screen, short press to select different functions or values shown on the display.
SET| On the home screen, long press to enter the menu screen.
On the menu screen, long press to enter the displayed menu. Then, long press again to confirm your option.

③ – button
On the home screen, short press to adjust mic gain.
On the menu screen, short press to select different functions or values shown on the display; long press to return to the home screen.
④ LCD display
For more details, please refer to “LCD Display Operation Guide”.
⑤ USB-C charging port
⑥ Built-in microphone
⑦ MIC/LINE IN jack
It can be connected to the supplied 3.5mm lavalier microphone, or other 3.5mm TRS microphones or line-in devices.
⑧ Antenna
⑨ Charging contacts
⑩ Belt clip

Blink900 RX: clip-on and camera-mountable receiver

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① Power button
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on/off the receiver.
② +/SET button

Function

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Operation

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+| On home screen, short press to increase volume. On menu screen, short press
to select different functions or values shown on the display.
SET| On the home screen, long press to enter the menu screen. On the menu screen, long press to enter the displayed menu. Then, long press again to confirm your option.

③ – button
On home screen, short press to decrease volume.
On the menu screen, short press to select different functions or values shown on the display; long press to return to the home screen.
④ LCD display
For more details, please refer to “LCD
Display Operation Guide”.
⑤ USB-C charging port
⑥ Output jack
Connect the Blink900 RX to a smartphone, tablet, camera, recorder or mixer with the supplied output cables.
⑦ 3.5mm headphone output
Connect headphones for audio monitoring.
⑧ Antenna
⑨ Charging contacts
⑩ Belt clip

LCD Display Operation Guide

Wireless Transmitter Blink900 TX

Home screen
If no operation is performed within 20 seconds on menu screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen.
① Channel indicator Indicates the current channel.
② Pairing status & signal strength indicator

| Unpaired
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| Signal is weak
(Successfully paired)
| Signal is strong
(Successfully paired)

③ TX’s battery level indicator
Displays the battery level. Please recharge the transmitter immediately as soon as the indicator starts flashing.
④ Audio input level meter
Displays the audio input level.
⑤ Mic gain & mute indicator
Mute OFF
Mute ON
⑥ Input mode
The input mode can be set to Mic in or Line in.

Menu screen

Mic Gain Setting
Adjust the microphone’s input gain
level (0~6).
Default is “5”.
(The setting is retained even after the unit is turned off.)

Input Mode Setting
The input mode can be set to Mic In or
Line In. When Mic In mode is selected, the transmitter can be connected to the supplied lavalier microphone or other microphones with a 3.5mm TRS output. When Line In mode is selected, the transmitter can be connected to line-level devices.
Default is “Mic In”.

Low Cut Setting
Turn the input low-cut filter on/off and select the cut-off frequency: 160Hz, 120Hz, or 80Hz.
Default is “Off”.

Auto Gain Setting
Turn on/off the auto gain function.
If “On” is selected, input from the microphone will be boosted or lowered automatically to normalize the output of the captured signal.
Default is “Off”.

Mute Key Setting
Enable or disable the mute key button function. If “Enable” is selected, short press the mute button can mute/ unmute the microphone. If “Disable” is selected, the mute key function is disabled, and a short press of the button won’t mute the microphone.
Default is “Enable”.

Backlight Setting
Set backlight to always on or on for 10/30/60 seconds.
Default is “On”.

Brightness Setting
You can set the brightness to “Auto” or manually select a value within the range of 1-10.
Default is “7”.

Language Setting
English and Chinese are available.
Default is English.

Restore Default Setting

Pairing
Select “Yes?” to pair the transmitter with the receiver. For details of the operation, please refer to “Operation Guide”.

A version of the Blink900 TX

Wireless Receiver Blink900 RX

Home screen
If no operation is performed within 20 seconds on menu screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen.
CD Channel icon
A/ g Indicates channel A/B is successfully paired.
Ag Indicates channel A/B is unpaired.
Geoff / B off Indicates channel A/
Bis turned off. © Audio input level meter Displays the audio input level.
© Pairing status & signal strength indicator Signal is strong (Successfully paired)
The signal is weak (Successfully paired)
Unpaired
® TX’s battery level indicator Displays the battery level. Please recharge the transmitter immediately as soon as the indicator starts flashing.
• RX’s output mode M: Mono S: Stereo
© Output volume
• RX’s battery level indicator Displays the battery level. Please recharge the receiver immediately as soon as the indicator starts flashing.

Menu screen

Channel Setting
Turn on/off the channel A/B.

Output Volume Setting
Output volume can be set from 0 to 9.
Default is “6”.
(The setting is retained even after the unit is turned off.)

Output Mode Setting
The output mode can be set to either mono or stereo. When in mono mode, the audio from the transmitter, or transmitters will be mixed to both the left and right sides. When in stereo mode, the two transmitters’ audio output will be separated to the left and right sides.

Default is mono.

Backlight Setting
Set backlight to always on or on for
10/30/60 seconds.
Default is “On”.

Brightness Setting
You can set the brightness to “Auto” or manually select a value within the range of 1-10.
Default is “7”.

Language Setting
English and Chinese are available.
Default is English.

Reset Default Setting

Pairing Select
“Yes?” to pair the receiver with the transmitter. For details of the operation, please refer to “Operation Guide”.

Version of the Blink900 RX

Operation Guide

1. Long press the power button to turn on the transmitter and the receiver.
2. Pairing
   Before leaving the factory, the system is pre-paired. Therefore, the connection will be established once they are powered on.
   If they are disconnected, please follow the below steps:
   1. Use the -button to display the Pair menu on both transmitter and receiver.

RX TX
2. Long press the SET button to enter the menu.
3. Select Yes, and long-press the SET button to confirm. RX

TX

4. Transmitter and receiver will be successfully paired within 10s.

3. Connect the receiver to a camera, recorder or mixer with the supplied 3.5mm TRS to TRS cable. Or connect the RX to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with the supplied 3.5mm TRS to TRRS cable.
4. You are ready to record.
   Note:
   (1) When pairing two transmitters to one receiver, if one of the transmitters fails to be paired, please turn off the transmitter that has been successfully paired, and then repeat the pairing operation to pair the transmitter with the receiver.
   (2) Due to the 2.4GHz wireless frequency, the signal can be easily attenuated. Please try to avoid obstacles, such as walls and buildings, and avoid close proximity to devices with 2.4GHz signals, such as high-power wifi antennas, smartphones with wifi in use, radios, etc.

Packing List

Blink900 B1

lx Blink900 RX Receiver
lx Blink900 TX Transmitter
2x USB-C Charging Cable
lx DK3G Lavalier Microphone
lx Mic Clip for Lavalier Microphone
lx Foam Windscreen for Lavalier Microphone
lx Fur Windshield for Lavalier Microphone
lx Fur Windshield for Built-in Microphone
lx 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
lx 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones

Blink900 B2

lx Blink900 RX Receiver
2x Blink900 TX Transmitter
3x USB-C Charging Cable
2x DK3G Lavalier Microphone
2x Mic Clip for Lavalier Microphone
2x Foam Windscreen for Lavalier Microphone
2x Fur Windshield for Lavalier Microphone
2x Fur Windshield for Built-in Microphone
lx 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
lx 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones

Specification

Blink900 TX

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References

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