Saramonic Blink 500 Dual Channel Wireless Microphone User Manual

Blink 500 Dual Channel Wireless Microphone

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General Introduction

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

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 system operates on the interference-free 2.4GHz spectrum and automatically hops to free channels to avoid static noise and audio dropouts.

Blink500 series available:

Model In the box
Blink500 B1(TX+RX) – 1xBlink500 RX 1xBlink500 TX
Blink500 B1W(TXW+RXW) – 1xBlink500 RXW 1xBlink500 TXW
Blink500 B2(TX+TX+RX) – 1xBlink500 RX 2x Blink500 TX
Blink500 B2W(TXW+TXW+RXW) – 1xBlink500 RXW 2xBlink500 TXW
Blink500 B3(TX+RXDi) – 1xBlink500 RXDi 1xBlink500 TX
Blink500 B4(TX+TX+RXDi) – 1xBlink500 RXDI 2x Blink500 TX
Blink500 B5(TX+RXUC) – 1xBlink500 RXUC 1 x Blink500 TX
Blink500 B6(TX+TX+RXUC) – 1xBlink500 RXUC 2x Blink500 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

1. Blink500 RX: Clip-On and Shoe-Mountable Receiver

Charge Indicator Solid Green Light = Charging Battery Light turns off when fully charged.

Line Out Connect the receiver to a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, camcorder, smartphone, tablet, mixer or amplifier with the supplied output cables.

Pairing Pin-Hole Belt Clip and Standard Cold Shoe Mount

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2. Blink500 RXDi: Lightning Receiver

Power Key Long press to turn on or off the receiver.

Power and Pairing Indicator Power Functions: Solid Red Light = Low Battery Flashing Red Light = Battery Nearly Run Out Pairing Functions: Flashing Blue Light (every one second) = Unpaired Quick Flashing Blue Light (every 0.5 second) = Waiting for Pairing Solid Blue Light = Paired Successfully Once the receiver and transmitter are paired, they will be connected with each other automatically, even when powered off and on.

USB Type-C Charging Port

Lightning Connector

Pairing Indicator Flashing Blue Light (every one second)= Unpaired Quick Flashing Blue Light (every 0.5 second) = Waiting for Pairing Solid Blue Light = Paired Successfully Once the receiver and transmitter are paired, they will be connected with each other automatically, even when powered off and on.

4. Blink500 TX: Body-pack Transmitter with Microphone

Pairing Pin-Hole

Antenna In order to have better transmit signal, when connecting the receiver to your smartphone, make sure to antenna (the yellow part) is on the upside.

3. Blink500 RXUC: USB-C Receiver

USB Type-C Connector

Pairing Indicator Flashing Blue Light (every one second) = Unpaired Quick Flashing Blue Light (every 0.5 second) = Waiting for Pairing Solid Blue Light = Paired Successfully Once the receiver and transmitter are paired, they will be connected with each other automatically, even when powered off and on.

Pairing Pin-Hole

Antenna Once the receiver and transmitter are paired, they will be connected with each other automatically, even when powered off and on.

Power Key Long press to turn on or off the transmitter.

Power Indicator, Volume Indicator and Pairing Indicator Power Functions: Solid Red Light = Low Battery Flashing Red Light = Battery Nearly Run Out When charging:

Solid Green Light = Charging Battery Light turns off when fully charged.

Volume Functions: Indicates the volume setting in six stages (5dB/stage).

Operation Guide

Adjust the audio level by the “+” and “-” buttons. Default is in the third stage. The transmitter mic will be muted if you turn down the volume till all the lights are turned off.

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Pairing Functions:

For the Blink500 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. Insert the pairing pin into the pairing pin-hole of RX,

press hard and the pair indicator should be quick flashing at every 0.5s. Press both the “+” and “_” button

of transmitter TX simultaneously within 10 seconds. 4. The kit will be paired when the RX pair indicator is solid

blue and the TX pair indicator is flashing slowly. Note: To pair the second transmitter TX, just repeat the

step 3 and 4. 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.

Flashing Blue Light (every one second) = Unpaired Slow Flashing Blue Light (every three seconds) = Paired Successfully

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® 3.5mm Audio Input Connect to the supplied lavalier microphone.

USB Typc-C Charging Port Belt Clip and Standard Cold Shoe Mount Volume Control Buttons & Pair Buttons

For the Blink500 B3/B4/B5/B6 kit 1. Turn on the transmitter by long pressing the power key. 2. 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.

Blink500 RXDI

Transmission Type

2.4GHz Digital Frequency

Modulation

GFSK

3. Insert the pairing pin into the pairing pin-hole of RXDi

or RXUC, press hard and the pair indicator should be quick flashing at every 0.5s. Press both the “+”and “-” button of transmitter TX simultaneously within 10

seconds. 4. The kit will be paired when the RX pair indicator is solid

blue and the TX pair indicator is flash slowly. Note: To pair the second transmitter TX, just repeat the

step 3 and 4. 5. You are ready to record.

Operating Range

Up to 164′ (50m)

Audio Output Connector

MFi Certified Lightning Connector Supplied by iOS Device

Power Requirement

Antenna

PIFA Antenna

Weight

Approx. 11g (0.38oz)

Specification

Dimensions

76×16.5x11mm

Blink500 RXUC

Operating Temperature

0°C to 50°C

Transmission Type

2.4GHz Digital Frequency

Storage Temperature

-20°C to +55°C

Modulation

GFSK

Operating Range

Up to 164′ (50m)

Audio Output Connector

USB-C Connector

Power Requirements

Supplied by USB-C Devices

Antenna

PIFA Antenna

Weight

Approx. 10.5g (0.37oz)

Dimensions

76×16.5x11mm

0°C to 50°C

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature -20°C to +55°C

Blink500 RX/Blink500 RXW

Blink500 TX/Blink500 TXW

Transmission Type

Transmission Type

2.4GHz Digital Frequency

2.4GHz Digital Frequency

Modulation

GFSK

Modulation

GFSK

Up to 164′ (50m)

Operating Range

Up to 164′ (50m)

Operating Range

Audio Output Connector

3.5 mm Jack

RF Output Power

10mW

Audio Output level

-60dBV to -20dBV

Polar Pattern

Omnidirectional

Power Requirements

Built-in Li-ion Battery or USB-C DC 5V

Frequency Response

50Hz-18kHz

Built-In Battery Life

Approx. 6 hours

Maximum SPL

Antenna

PIFA Antenna

Built-in Microphone:120dB SPL Lavalier Microphone: 110dB SPL Built-in Microphone: -42dB Lavalier Microphone: -30dB

Sensitivity

Weight

SNR

78dB

Dimensions

Approx. 26.5g (0.93oz)

62x33x15.5mm 0°C to 50°C

Power Requirements

Operating Temperature

Built-in Li-ion Battery or USB-C DC 5V

Built-in Battery Life

Storage Temperature

-20°C to +55°C

Approx. 6 hours

Antenna

PIFA Antenna

Audio Inputs

3.5mm TRS Lavalier Microphone Input or Built-in Microphone

Weight

Approx. 34g (1.2oz)

Dimensions

63x43x 16.5mm

Operating Temperature

0°C to 50°C

Storage Temperature

-20°C to +55°C

Packing List

1x Foam Lavalier Windscreen 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 RX 1x Blink500 RX Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera

Shoe-Mount 1x 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output

Cable for Cameras 1x 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output

Cable for Smartphones and Tablets 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 TXW 1x Blink500 TXW Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip 1x SR-M1W Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone 1x Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip 1x Foam Lavalier Windscreen 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 RXW 1x Blink500 RXW Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera

Shoe-Mount 1x 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TR$ Output

Cable for Cameras 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output

Cable for Smartphones and Tablets 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 RXDI 1x Blink 500 RXDi Receiver with MFi Certified Apple

Lightning Connector 1* Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 RXUC 1x Blink 500 RXUC Receiver with USB-C Connector 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 TX 1x Blink500 TX Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip 1x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone 1x Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip

Blink500 B1(TX+RX) 1x Blink500 RX Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera

Shoe-Mount 1x Blink500 TX Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output

Cable for Cameras 1x 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output

Cable for Smartphones and Tablets 2x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables 1x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone 1x Alligator- Style Lavalier Microphone Clip 1x Foam Lavalier Windscreen 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 B2(TX+TX+RX) 1x Blink500 RX Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera

Shoe-Mount 2 x Blink500 TX Transmitters with Built-In Microphone and Clip 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output

Cable for Cameras 1x 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output

Cable for Smartphones and Tablets 3x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables 2x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphones 2x Alligator- Style Lavalier Microphone Clips 2x Foam Lavalier Windscreens 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 B1W(TX+RX) 1x Blink500 RXW Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera

Shoe-Mount 1x Blink500 TXW Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip 1x 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output

Cable for Cameras 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output

Cable for Smartphones and Tablets 2x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables 1x SR-M1W Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone 1x Alligator- Style Lavalier Microphone Clip 1x Foam Lavalier Windscreen 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 B2W(TX+TX+RX) 1x Blink500 RXW Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera

Shoe-Mount 2 x Blink500 TXW Transmitters with Built-In Microphone and Clip 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output

Cable for Cameras 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Output

Cable for Smartphones and Tablets 3x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables 2x SR-M1W Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphones 2x Alligator- Style Lavalier Microphone Clips 2x Foam Lavalier Windscreens 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 B3(TX+RXDi) 1x Blink500 RXDi Receiver with MFi Certified Apple

Lightning Connector 1x Blink500 TX Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip 1x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone 9x Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip 1x Foam Lavalier Windscreen 1x 1′ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 B5(TX+RXUC) 1x Blink500 RXUC Receiver with USB-C Connector 1x Blink500 TX Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip 1x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphones 1x Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip 1x Foam Lavalier Windscreen 1x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 B4(TX+TX+RXDi) 1x Blink500 RXDi Receiver with MFi Certified Apple

Lightning Connector 2x Blink500 TX Transmitters with Built-In Microphone and Clip 2x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphones 2x Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clips 2x Foam Lavalier Windscreens 2x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Blink500 B6(TX+TX+RXUC) 1x Blink500 RXUC Receiver with USB-C Connector 2x Blink500 TX Transmitters with Built-In Microphone and Clip 2x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphones 2x Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clips 2x Foam Lavalier Windscreens 2x 1′(30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables 1x Pairing Pin 1x Warranty Card 1x User Manual

Problems

Causes

Solutions

Common Technical Issues and Solutions If you encounter problems when using the Blink500 system, please refer to the follow checklist before contacting technical support. If the problem cannot be solved, please contact the dealer’s after-sales service department.

There is too much ambient noise is picked up

The Blink500 TX built in microphone is omnidirectional. The microphone may pick up more ambient sounds.

Please make sure the microphone is as close as possible to the subject being shot.

Signal is interfered,

Problems

Causes

Solutions

The RX/TX cannot be turned on

The battery is very low.

Charge the RX/TX with the supplied charging cable.

The device is being used under cold or hot conditions.

The battery become drained quickly

1. Adjust the angel of transmitter/receiver, 2. There is more radio frequency interference outdoors. Try to move the recording indoors. 3. Be away from conductive objects such as metal and water.

4. Overhead telephone lines, fluorescent lights, and metal fences may interfere with wireless microphones.

5. Turn off all nearby computers and phones.

Recharge or move to less cold or hot enviornment.

The transmitter TX is muted.

Adjust the sound by the

“+” and “.” buttons.

There is no sound

The transmitter and receiver is not paired.

Pair the system. Refer to the “Operation Guide.”

There is sound interruption or noise

The RF signal is weak.

The audio cable is not fully plugged in.

Re-plug the audio cable.

The sound is weak

The transmitter volume Adjust the volume, the setting is too low. goal is to transmit the

highest level in the entire signal path without distortion to get the highest signal to noise ratio.

1. Make sure that the line of sight between the transmitter and receiver antennas is unobstructed. 2. Your body, clothes, and stage set may be a hindrance. 3. If there are obstades, you need to shorten the distance between the transmitter and the receiver.

Transmitter/receiver volume setting is not suitable.

The input level of the camera, recorder or mixer is too high.

Adjust the volume, the goal is to transmit the highest level in the entire signal path without distortion to get the highest signal to noise ratio.

Turn down the audio input level of the camera or recording device. Turn down the gain of mixer.

The sound is distorted

The volume of the transmitter is too high.

Lower the volume to the second stage.

Using a mono plug headphone.

Please use the headphone with stereo plug SmartRecorder

For better recording experience, the app lication SmartRecorder is recommended.

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A SmartRecorder.

Download on the App Store
Google Play

EU Declaration of Conformity

• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) Hereby, Shenzhen Jiayz Photo Industrial. Itd declares that the radio equipment model Blink500 system is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity could be downloaded via below link: www.saramonic.com/product/blink500-b1txrx/

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