Saramonic Blink500 Pro Ultracompact 2.4 GHz Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone User Manual
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Saramonic Blink500 Pro Ultracompact 2.4 GHz Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone
General Introduction
The Saramonic BlinkS00 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.
The supplied charging case allows you to charge devices anywhere needed. They deliver 8 hours of recording time on a single charge, the case can be recharged via Type-C DC Sv port.3.5mm headphone output, selectable M/S switch, quick-charging, OLEO display features make the BlinkS00 Pro meets various recording demands.
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-M 1 professional lavalier microphone.No technical knowledge of audio is required to operate. The BlinkS00 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:
Model
In the box
Blink500 Pro 81(TX+RX)
1xBlink500 Pro RX1xBlink500 Pro TX
Blink500 Pro 81W(TX+RX)
1xBlink500 Pro RXW1xBlink500 Pro TXW
Blink500 Pro 82(TX+TX+RX)
1xBlink500 Pro RX2x81ink500 Pro TX
Blink500 Pro 82W(TX+TX+RX)
1xBlink500 Pro RXW2xBlink500 Pro TXW
Blink500 Pro B3(TX+RXDi)
1xBlink500 Pro RXDi1x Blink500 Pro TX
Blink500 Pro 84(TX+TX+RXDi)
1xBlink500 Pro RXDi2x Blink500 Pro TX
Blink500 Pro BS(TX+RXUC)
1xBlink500 Pro RXUC1xBlink500 Pro TX
Blink500 Pro 86(TX+TX+RXUC)
1xBlink500 Pro RXUC2xBlink500 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
Power/Mute Button
Function
Operation
Power ON
Press button for 3 second or longer
Power OFF
Press button until it turns off
Mute ON
Mute Off
Short press button
+/SET Button
Function
Operation
+
Short pressthe SET button to select
functions orvaluesshown onthe display.
SET
Long press the SET button to enter the
displayed menu.
Then, long press the SET button again to confirm your option.
– ButtonShort press the button to select functions or values shown on the display.
Micro USB Charging Port (DC SV}
OLED DisplayDisplay menus, please refer to “OLEO Display Operation Guide” for more details. ® Charging & Pairing Contacts
Belt Clip
Built-in Microphone
MIC/LINE IN JackIt can be connected to the 3.5mm lava lier microphone or line-in devices.
Antenna
Blink500 Pro RX: Clip-On and Shoe Mountable Receiver
OLED DisplayDisplay menus, please refer to “OLED Display Operation Guide” for more details.
Charging & Pairing Contacts
Belt Clip with a Standard Cold Shoe Mount
MIS SwitchThe output mode can be set to mono or stereo. When the output mode is in mono, the audio from the left and right channel will be mixed. When in stereo, transmitters’ audio output will be separated to the left and right of the stereo output.
Micro USB Charging Port (DC SV}
LINE OUT JackConnect the BlinkS00 Pro RX to a DLSR camera, smartphone with a 3.5mm headphone jack, mixer or amplifier with the supplied output cable.
3.5mm Headphone OutputConnect a headphone to monitor the audio output.
Antenna
Blink500 Pro RXUC: USB-C Receiver
USB-C Connector
Pairing IndicatorNote: Please make sure the receiver has fully plugged into your smartphone, if you want to check indicator status.Mode Indicator StatusUnpaired Flashing Blue LightPaired Successfully Solid Blue Light
3.5mm Headphone OutputConnect a headphone to monitor the audio output.
Pairing Contacts
M/S SwitchThe output mode can be set to mono or stereo. When the output mode is in mono, the audio from the left and right channel will be mixed. When in stereo, transmitters’ audio output will be separated to the left and right of the stereo output.
Blink500 Pro RXDi: Lightning Receiver
MFi Certified Apple Lightning Connector
Pairing IndicatorNote: Please make sure the receiver has fully plugged into your smartphone, if you want to check indicator status.
Mode
Indicator Status
Unpaired
Flashing Blue Light
Paired Successfully
Solid Blue Light
3.5mm Headphone OutputConnect a headphone to monitor the audio output.
Pairing Contacts
MIS SwitchThe output mode can be set to mono or stereo. When the output mode is in mono, the audio from the left and right channel will be mixed. When in stereo, transmitters’ audio output will be separated to the left and right of the stereo output.
Charging Box
TX & RX Charging IndicatorCharging = Solid RedFully Charged=Lights Off
Power Capacity Indicator
OPEN Button
Pair ButtonLong press the Pair button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. For details on setting the level, please see “Operational Guide”.
Home screenIf no operation is performed for 20 seconds on the other screens, the display will automatically return to the home screen.
Operation Guide
For the BlinkS00 Pro B1 /B2 kit
Turn on the transmitter TX by long pressing the power key.
Turn on the receiver RX by long pressing the power key.
Before leaving factory, the device have been paired successfully. If they are disconnected or unpaired, please follow below steps:
Press hard the pairing button of charging box.
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
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.
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 BlinkS00 Pro B3/B4/BS/B6 kitTurn on the transmitter by long pressing the power key.Before leaving factory, the device have been paired successfully. If they are disconnected or unpaired, please follow below steps:
Press hard the pairing button of charging box.
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
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.
You are ready to record.
Specification
BlinkSOO Pro RXUC
Transmission Type
2.4GHz Digital Frequency
Modulation
GFSK
Operating Range
Up to 328′(100m)
Audio Output Connector
USB-C Connector
Power Requirements
Supplied by USB-C Devices
Otherfunctions
3.Smmheadphone ja,ck M/
Sswitch
Antenna
PIFA Antenna
Weight
Approx. 10.5g(0.37oz)
Dimensions
31x82x12mm
Operating Temperature
0’CtoSO’ C
Storage Temperature
– 20′ C to +SS’ C
Blink500 Pro RXDi
TransmissionType
2.4GHz Digital Frequency
Modulation
GFSK
Oper ating Range
Up to 328′(100m)
Audio Output Connector
MFi Certifified Lightning connector
Power Requirements
Supplied by iOSDevices
Other functions
3.5mm headphone jack, M/
S switch
Antenna
PIFAAntenna
Weight
Approx. 10.Sg (0.37oz)
Dimensions
31x82x12mm
Operating Temperature
o•c to so•c
Storage Temperature
-20°C to +SS’ C
Blink500 Pro RX/RXW
TransmisiosnType
2.4GHz DigitalFrequency
Modulation
GFSK
Operating Range
Up to 328′ (100m)
Audio Output Connector
3.5 mm Jack
Audio Output level
-60d8V to -20d8V
Power Requirements
Built-in Li-ion Battery or Micro USS DC 5V or Charging Contact