Saramonic simply launched the Blink ME, an progressive wi-fi microphone system (buy here). The Blink ME has all of the options you’d anticipate from a wi-fi microphone, however not like different wi-fi microphones, it’s button-shaped, and you may put a emblem on its display.
The Blink Me is geared toward video content material creators and TV stations. That is primarily as a result of if if key function – the Blink ME permits customers to show their logos prominently throughout interviews or shows. Sheila Gou gave us the total rundown on the unit at IBC 2023.
The Blink Me wi-fi microphone
This method consists of two transmitters and one receiver, every with its personal contact display. The items are magnetic, and along with the bottom, they pack in a pleasant squarish format. However even higher, as soon as a transmitter and a receiver contact, they robotically begin charging and pair. So the pairing course of could be very streamlined.
Blink Me, logos and branding
There are lots of wi-fi microphones on the market, and ultimately, all of them do the identical job. However the Blink Me has yet one more trick up its sleeve. You should utilize the app to add logos to the transmitter items. You’ll be able to even set the logos to rotate in as a slideshow. It is a nice function for placing your model on the market. And it’s undoubtedly a greater different to exhibiting the identify of the microphone maker.
Blink Me audio options
I do know, the Blink Me is cute. However this doesn’t take away from its audio options. The unit boasts a complicated acquire management system. You’ll be able to management the microphone acquire, the transmitter acquire, and the receiver acquire. And whereas most microphones present three of 4 steps of acquire, you get a full stepless scale right here. This degree of management, together with a 24-bit / 48 kHz inner recording, needs to be fairly good for any normal use case.
You additionally get an inner recording (not frequent at this worth vary), which serves as a security measure in case the transmission breaks. In reality, You’ll be able to even document audio with out the receiver fully in the event you so want, eliminating the necessity for an exterior recorder.
Mounting and Sensible Use
The system makes use of a magnetic mounting mechanism with a number of choices. You are able to do the “normal” clip to a shirt or jacket sprint. However you too can use a few magnets to easily connect the transmitter unit anyplace you need.
As a bonus, Saramonic additionally makes a stick that converts the unit right into a wi-fi reporter mic. (examine the lead picture).
Pricing and Availability
The Blink ME wi-fi microphone system is priced at 249 {Dollars} (or 280 Euros), and it’s already available in digicam shops. The extra microphone stick will set you again an additional $60.