Saramonic Blink 500 B2+ 2-Person Wireless Clip-On Microphone System for Cameras and Mobile Devices

Overview

The Saramonic Blink 500 B2+ is a compact two-person wireless microphone system made to move easily between cameras, smartphones, tablets, and computers. The kit includes two clip-on transmitters with built-in omnidirectional microphones, a dual-channel receiver, USB-C and Lightning adapters, camera and mobile-device cables, and a portable charging case.

The system records at 48kHz/24-bit resolution and offers a line-of-sight transmission range of up to 492 feet. Selectable noise reduction, low-cut filters, real-time headphone monitoring, and mono, stereo, and safety-track output modes provide useful control without making the system difficult to operate.

What It Does Well

The Blink 500 B2+ is unusually flexible for a system this compact. Its receiver can connect to a camera through its 3.5mm output or plug directly into compatible USB-C and Lightning devices with the included adapters. It can also send audio to two devices simultaneously, which is useful when recording a camera feed while streaming or capturing a secondary copy on another device.

Each transmitter weighs less than an ounce and can attach to clothing with its built-in clip or included magnetic mount. Light and strong noise-reduction modes help emphasize speech in busy environments, while selectable 75Hz and 150Hz low-cut filters reduce rumble, handling noise, and other unwanted low-frequency sound.

The transmitters can operate for up to 20 hours, while the receiver runs for approximately 16 hours. The included charging case protects the system and extends its total operating time to approximately 40 hours.

Who It’s For

This system is a strong fit for vloggers, interviewers, educators, journalists, small businesses, livestreamers, and mobile creators who regularly alternate between cameras and phones.

It is especially useful for someone who wants one kit to cover multiple devices without purchasing separate camera, USB-C, and Lightning receivers. The two transmitters make it ready for interviews, presentations, demonstrations, and other productions involving two speakers.

The Looking Glass Take

The Blink 500 B2+ is a meaningful step up from the basic Blink 100 B2. The longer wireless range, 24-bit audio, headphone monitoring, selectable output modes, low-cut filters, charging case, and included mobile-device adapters all make it a more complete and adaptable system.

Its greatest strength is compatibility. If you regularly switch between a mirrorless camera, an iPhone, and a USB-C device, the included connection options remove a lot of cable and adapter guesswork.

It is important to understand what it does not include: there is no onboard backup recording or timecode. For productions where losing a recording would be especially costly, a system with internal recording offers better protection. For everyday interviews, mobile content, education, and small productions, however, the Blink 500 B2+ provides a useful balance of capability, portability, and value.

Specs & Highlights

• Dual-channel wireless system for recording two people

• Two clip-on transmitters with built-in 6mm condenser microphones

• Omnidirectional pickup pattern

• 2.4GHz digital wireless transmission

• Transmission range up to 492 feet / 150 meters, line of sight

• 48kHz/24-bit digital audio

• 20Hz–20kHz frequency response

• Greater than 80dB signal-to-noise ratio

• Maximum sound-pressure level of 120dB

• Mono, stereo, and safety-track output modes

• Light and strong noise-reduction settings

• Selectable 75Hz and 150Hz low-cut filters

• Receiver with OLED status display

• Real-time headphone monitoring

• 3.5mm analog output

• USB-C and MFi-certified Lightning adapters included

• Supports simultaneous output to two devices

• Up to 20 hours of transmitter operation

• Approximately 16 hours of receiver operation

• Approximately 40 hours of total operation with the charging case

• Transmitters can be powered while in use

• Built-in clothing clips and included magnetic mounts

• Transmitter weight: approximately 0.81 ounces / 23 grams

• Color: Black

In the Box

• 2 × Blink 500 B2+ transmitters

• 1 × Blink 500 B2+ dual-channel receiver

• 1 × charging case with 1250mAh internal battery

• 2 × magnetic transmitter mounts

• 2 × furry windshields

• 1 × coiled 3.5mm TRS-to-TRS camera cable

• 1 × coiled 3.5mm TRS-to-TRRS mobile-device cable

• 1 × MFi-certified Lightning adapter

• 1 × USB-C adapter

• 1 × USB-A-to-USB-C charging cable

• 1 × storage pouch