Saramonic Blink 500 Pro TX Transmitter with Built-In Mic and Lavalier Mic (2.4 GHz)

The tiny transmitter weighs just over 1 oz and features a built-in clip and an omnidirectional microphone, making it simple to attach to a lapel or shirt for quick and easy true-wireless audio. For a more discreet look, you can plug the included SR-M1 lavalier microphone into the 3.5mm input jack and use the Blink 500 Pro TX as a beltpack transmitter. The system uses digital technology in the 2.4 GHz bandwidth to ensure reliable wireless transmission with a maximum line-of-sight range of 328'.

The transmitter is powered by an internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery that will run for up to eight hours and is recharged through the USB Type-C port, which will also power the unit if you have access to AC. A charging cable and a furry wind cap are included. The lavalier mic includes a lapel clip and foam windscreen. The system can be expanded with additional transmitters and receivers to allow up to 18 microphones in use on set at one time.

The transmitters and receiver deliver a remarkable 8-hours of run time on a single charge and feature quick charging. The supplied charging case allows you to charge the transmitters and receivers anywhere and can be recharged or powered via the USB-C DC 5v port using USB-A chargers and battery packs.

Features at a Glance

• For vlogging, interviews, and video production
• Requires a separately available receiver
• Available as a replacement transmitter or an additional transmitter for your Blink 500 Pro B1, B3, or B5 wireless system
• Small, lightweight clip-on transmitter features a built-in omnidirectional microphone with an impressive sensitivity of -39 dB
• Easily clip to a shirt, collar, or slide into a pocket, yet versatile enough to set on a table or podium
• Included external lavalier microphone plugs into 3.5mm input for low-profile visual work
• Mic or line input with level control

• Wireless transmission in the 2.4 GHz spectrum
• 328' maximum range
• Tactile mute function
• Eight hours of operating time on the built-in rechargeable battery
• Vivid OLED screen shows important information including battery life, levels, mic/line setting, and mute status
• Includes USB charging cable
• Use handheld by itself or with the Blink 500 Pro HM Handheld Mic Holder (available separately)

Perfect levels and power

One of the tricky aspects of capturing sound for video is controlling the audio levels. Some people speak very loudly, while others speak very softly. That's why the Blink 500 TX has easy-to-use gain buttons to raise or lower the levels, and an intelligent LED display shows you where it's set. Its internal Lithium battery gets 5 hours of life from a charge, and its USB-C charging port can be used to power or recharge the unit in the field with a portable USB battery pack. The 10-milliwatt power of the transmitter gives you an impressive range of 98 feet (30 meters) with obstacles, and 164 feet (50 meters) in open spaces.

Blink 500: a diverse ecosystem

There's a large family of innovative Blink 500 wireless microphone products and they're are all ultra-compact, lightweight, and fully compatible with the Blink 500 TX. The Blink 500 RX is a tiny wireless dual-receiver that has an integrated camera shoe mount and it comes with output cables for cameras and smartphones that have headphone jacks. The Blink 500 RXDi is an even smaller and more lightweight dual-receiver that has a Lightning connector that you can plug directly into iPhones and iPads, and it works great with handheld gimbals. The Blink 500 RXUC is just like the RXDi, except that it has a USB-C connector for Android smartphones or tablets and modern Apple Mac and PC computers. All of the receivers can handle up to two Blink 500 TX transmitters at the same time.

An ideal wireless system

Even if you shoot video with a smartphone or tablet, wireless microphones are still completely essential tools for video production, and the fact that the Blink 500 is one of the smallest and most lightweight systems you can get yet it still delivers professional quality sound makes it ideal for filmmakers, journalists, vloggers, YouTube creators, corporate video producers, or any content creator that needs an incredibly easy-to-use wireless system that won't slow them down. If you have a Blink 500 system that came with a single transmitter and you want to expand to two transmitters, the Blink 500 TX is exactly what you need. It's small enough to tuck away in a small pocket, so you can effortlessly bring it with you everywhere you go. Plus, the Blink 500 series is an evolving system of products that will soon be expanding, giving users even more options and versatility.

-MS