Together packaged by B&H for your convenience, this Saramonic Blink 500 B1 Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Kit provides necessary tools for matching a pro-sounding wireless system and GoPro action cameras. The kit includes the Saramonic Blink B1 Camera-Mount Wireless System with a GoPro 3.5mm mic adapter.

The Saramonic Blink 500 B1 is a straightforward wireless system with receiver and a dual-purpose transmitter that also functions as a mic. But there's also an omnidirectional lapel mic included in the kit so you can clip on to your collar or tie and hide the mic from sight. This receiver/transmitter pair are designed specifically for run-and-gun shoots.

The kit also includes a 3.5mm to USB adapter that allows you to send audio from your Blink receiver straight to certain GoPro HERO models. The adapter is compatible with the HERO8 Black, HERO7 Black, HERO6 Black, HERO5 Black, and HERO5 Session. It provides a right-angled USB connection.

Saramonic Blink 500 B1 Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System (2.4 GHz)

Streamline and speed your way into wireless audio with the Saramonic Blink 500 B1, an extremely compact and incredibly simple-to-use true wireless microphone system providing an affordable, all-in-one solution for capturing one subject to your camera, camcorder, or smartphone.

The Blink 500 B1 delivers considerably improved sound quality compared to the built-in mics on cameras and mobile devices while functioning as an ultracompact digital system that provides immediate out-of-the-box operability for anyone, making it ideal for video, podcast, and mobile journalism applications. Once it's plugged in and powered on, it's set and ready so your focus can stay on your content.

Similarly uncomplicated and tiny, the Blink 500 B1 provides you with all you need to record clean, clear speech anywhere. You receive a clip-on transmitter with an integrated microphone and a clip-on omni lavalier microphone, a dual-channel receiver with a built-in clip and shoe mount, and various charging and audio cables. Whether you are a run-and-gun video filmmaker, a YouTuber content creator, or an enthusiastic vlogger, the Blink 500 B1 is sure to kick your wireless sound into action. 

Unpacking the Blink 500 B1

Utilize the extremely small clip-on transmitter as a proper wireless microphone in its onboard mic element, or as a bodypack transmitter when paired with the included clip-on lavalier microphone.

The ultracompact dual-channel receiver includes a built-in clip with a shoe mount for convenient placement on you or your camera. Two alternative audio cables are included to allow for correct hookup to a camera, camcorder, smartphone, or tablet.

Just power on the transmitter and receiver to have instant access to dependable wireless audio capability.

Connect, Power, and Go

With the receiver and transmitter already paired at the factory, the Blink 500 system is comfortably simple to operate for anyone, anywhere. Videographers, vloggers, YouTubers, and mobile journalists will appreciate the Blink 500's power-and-go operating approach.

Sophisticated technology silently takes care of the complex tasks like channel switching to prevent dropouts, so you have a streamlined and uncomplicated system with no menu diving and time-consuming manual setup.

Quality Sound

Blink 500 systems use 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution—the same audio standard employed globally by sound engineers in the film industry—to provide you with quality sound at an affordable price point.

In comparison to the onboard microphones on cameras and smartphones, Blink 500 systems provide significantly better fidelity and clarity with less noise.

Because your subjects might speak at very disparate levels, Saramonic equipped the Blink 500 TX with dedicated gain buttons so you can easily and quickly adjust the signal level. You can even reduce the volume to zero to effectively mute the transmitter.

Since we know camera preamps tend to be noisy, the Blink 500 RX's 3.5mm output puts out a solid line-level signal so you can avoid turning the gain up high at your camera. If your camera features a mic-level input, make sure to reduce its input gain so it doesn't clip. The Blink 500 RX can even drive headphones for fast monitor checks and troubleshooting. 

Ideal for 1- or 2-Person Shoots

As the Blink 500 RX is a two-channel receiver, it can at the same time receive two Blink 500 TX wireless transmitters (second transmitter sold separately). If you happen to need to go beyond that, you may use up to 18 Blink 500 systems simultaneously to allow for up to 36 wireless microphones.

One dual-channel receiver and two transmitters can be included in each Blink 500 system. Select from camera-mount (Blink 500 RX), Lightning (Blink 500 RXDi), or USB Type-C (Blink 500 RXUC) receivers.

Built-In Microphone for True Wireless Operation

Blink 500 TX comes equipped with a built-in miniature condenser microphone that includes an omni pickup pattern and picks up natural and clear voice tone. Due to the ultracompact housing of the transmitter, you can clip it onto clothing, stick it in a shirt pocket, lay it on a podium, or hold it in your hand.

Lavalier Microphone Included

For ultimate visual discretion, employ the Blink 500 TX as a conventional bodypack transmitter with the included lavalier microphone. Simply attach the omni lav mic to a lapel or collar, then connect it to the transmitter's 3.5mm input; the transmitter will automatically switch to the external mic so you don't need to worry about setting the input source.

The lavalier mic has a foam windscreen that reduces noise from gentle wind, breathing, and air conditioning. In addition to more complete reduction of stronger wind noise, a fur-lined windshield available separately (a.k.a. windjammer) like the Saramonic LM-WS can be added to the microphone.

Stable and Simple 2.4 GHz Digital Wireless

While conventional analog wireless systems are vulnerable to interference caused by TV and radio waves, the Blink 500 digital system does not succumb to it because it functions in the 2.4 GHz band that takes up frequencies higher than TV, radio transmissions, and UHF wireless mic systems.

Within the 2.4 GHz frequency, the Blink 500 has automatic channel hopping to counter noise and dropouts at a line-of-sight range of 164 feet. For best results, settings with minimal Wi-Fi / 2.4 GHz traffic and low physical interference are ideal.

Ready for Anywhere

Don't worry about licensing or choosing frequencies; the Blink 500 system operates on the license-free 2.4 GHz band, so you can travel anywhere in the world and enjoy a solid, fully functional wireless system.

Other Features

Lightweight, ultracompact enclosures

Receiver's built-in clip with shoe mount for simple attachment to your camera, belt, or clothing

Transmitter's smart LED indicators indicate power, audio level, low-battery level, and charging status

Internal 5-hour batteries power you through long shoots or several run-and-gun jobs in a day

USB Type-C connectivity and supplied charging cables for charging the internal lithium-ion batteries or powering the receiver and transmitter

Use up to two transmitters with one receiver

Use up to 18 systems at once in the same setting

Comes with gold-plated 3.5mm TRS cable for connection to a camera or camcorder

Comes with gold-plated 3.5mm TRRS cable to connect to a smartphone or tablet that has a headphone jack

Connect to Fujifilm cameras that have 2.5mm mic input jacks using the Saramonic SR-25C35 adapter cable (separately sold)

GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter for Certain HERO Cameras

GoPro's Pro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter enables you to capture high-quality clean audio from an external source with your GoPro. It is compatible with most HERO cameras, such as the HERO12, HERO11, HERO10, HERO9, HERO8, HERO7, HERO6, and HERO5 Black, and also the HERO5 Session.

A 3.5mm analog stereo input can accommodate mic or line-level signals, and is also compatible with powered and unpowered microphones. So whether you need to plug in a shotgun or lavalier mic for interviews, or pick up a signal directly from a music club's mixing board, this adapter will prove useful. The built-in A/D (analog to digital) conversion offers 106 dB of headroom, providing a clean audio recording. As the adapter occupies the USB port of the camera, there is a pass-through USB-C port on the adapter through which you can charge your camera even when the adapter is plugged in.

Saramonic B1 Overview

This Saramonic Blink 500 B1 Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Kit provides the tools necessary to pair a wireless system that sounds professional with GoPro action cameras. The kit provides the Saramonic Blink B1 Camera-Mount Wireless System with a GoPro 3.5mm mic adapter.

The Saramonic Blink 500 B1 is a user-friendly wireless system with a receiver and a transmitter/mic. Yet the kit comes with an omnidirectional lapel mic as well, so you can clip it on to your tie or collar and the mic becomes camouflaged from sight. The transmitter and receiver set is actually designed specifically for run-and-gun use.

The kit also supplies a 3.5mm to USB adapter that lets you route audio from your Blink receiver directly to select GoPro HERO models. The adapter is compatible with the HERO 8 Black, HERO7 Black, HERO 6 Black, HERO5 Black, and HERO5 Session. It offers a right-angled USB connection.

Saramonic Blink 500 B1 Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System (2.4 GHz)

Streamline and simplify your transition to wireless audio with the Saramonic Blink 500 B1, an incredibly compact and remarkably simple-to-use true wireless microphone system providing a budget-friendly, all-in-one solution for capturing one subject to your camera, camcorder, or smartphone.

The Blink 500 B1 offers significantly better sound quality than built-in mics on cameras and smartphones and operates as an ultracompact digital system that offers instant out-of-the-box usability for anyone, which makes it perfect for video, podcast, and mobile journalism workflows. Plug it in and power it up, and it's ready to go so your attention can remain on your content.

Similarly easy to use and compact, the Blink 500 B1 provides everything you need for capturing sharp, clean dialogue wherever you record. You have a clip-on transmitter with its built-in mic, as well as a clip-on omni lavalier mic, and a dual-channel receiver that features a built-in clip and shoe mount. Several charging and audio cables are also included. No matter whether you're a run-and-gun filmmaker, a YouTube creator, or an enthusiastic vlogger, the Blink 500 B1 will have your wireless audio up and running in minutes.

Unboxing the Blink 500 B1

Utilize the ultra-compact clip-on transmitter as a genuine wireless microphone with its onboard mic element, or as a bodypack transmitter with its included clip-on lavalier microphone.

The ultracompact dual-channel receiver includes a built-in clip with a shoe mount for convenient positioning on you or your camera. Two alternative audio cables are included to allow easy hookup to a camera, camcorder, smartphone, or tablet.

Just turn the receiver and transmitter on to enjoy stable wireless audio capability in an instant.

Connect, Power, and Go

With the transmitter and receiver matched at the factory, the Blink 500 system is simply effortless to use anywhere, by anyone. Videographers, vloggers, YouTubers, and mobile journalists will appreciate the Blink 500's power-and-go operation.

Sophisticated technology quietly manages complex tasks like channel switching to prevent dropouts, so you have a streamlined and uncomplicated system with no menu diving or time-consuming manual setup.

Quality Sound

Blink 500 systems use 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution—the universal audio standard applied globally by movie sound engineers—to provide you with quality sound without breaking the bank.

In contrast to cameras and smartphones' onboard microphones, Blink 500 systems provide much better fidelity and clarity with reduced noise.

As your subjects might speak at very disparate levels, Saramonic equipped the Blink 500 TX with specific gain buttons to enable instant and easy control of the signal level. You can even roll the volume right down to practically mute the transmitter.

Since it's known camera preamps tend to be noisy, the Blink 500 RX's 3.5mm output a clean line-level signal so you won't need to turn the gain way up at your camera. If your camera uses a mic-level input, make sure to reduce its input gain to avoid clipping. The Blink 500 RX is even suitable to drive headphones for fast monitor checks and troubleshooting.

Ideal for 1- or 2-Person Shoots

Because the Blink 500 RX is a dual-channel receiver, it can accept two Blink 500 TX wireless transmitters (second transmitter sold separately) at the same time. If you must go beyond that, you can use up to 18 Blink 500 systems simultaneously to support up to 36 wireless microphones.

One dual-channel receiver and two transmitters can be included in each Blink 500 system. Use camera-mount (Blink 500 RX), Lightning (Blink 500 RXDi), or USB Type-C (Blink 500 RXUC) receivers.

Built-In Microphone for True Wireless Operation

The Blink 500 TX comes equipped with an integrated miniature condenser microphone with an omnidirectional pickup pattern to pick up a clean and natural voice tone. Due to the extremely compact housing of the transmitter, you can attach it to clothing, stick it in a shirt pocket, put it on a podium, or hold it in your hand.

Lavalier Microphone Included

For ultimate visual inconspicuousness, utilize the Blink 500 TX as a conventional bodypack transmitter with the included lavalier microphone. Simply attach the Omni Lav mic to a lapel or collar and connect it to the transmitter's 3.5mm input; the transmitter will automatically default to the external mic, so you don't have to go out of your way to choose the input source.

The lavalier mic includes a foam windscreen that lessens noise caused by light wind, breaths, and air conditioning systems. For enhanced reduction of stronger wind noise, a separately available furry windshield (a.k.a. windjammer) such as the Saramonic LM-WS can be fitted to the microphone.

Stable and Simple 2.4 GHz Digital Wireless

Whereas conventional analog wireless systems are prone to interference caused by TV and radio waves, the Blink 500 digital system eludes that through its use of the 2.4 GHz band, which takes over frequencies higher than television, radio broadcasts, and UHF wireless microphone systems.

In the 2.4 GHz band, Blink 500 uses automatic channel hop to counter noise and dropouts at a line-of-sight range of as much as 164 feet. For best operation, settings that have low levels of Wi-Fi / 2.4 GHz traffic and no physical obstructions are ideal.

Ready for Anywhere

Don't worry about licensing or choosing frequencies; the Blink 500 system operates in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, so you can travel anywhere on the planet and have a solid, fully functional wireless system.

Other Features

Lightweight, ultracompact cases

Receiver's built-in clip with shoe mount for easy mounting on your camera, belt, or clothing

Transmitter's smart LED indicators indicate power, audio level, low-battery level, and charging status

Internal 5-hour batteries power you through long shoots or several run-and-gun projects in a single day

USB Type-C connections and provided charging cables for replenishing the internal lithium-ion batteries or powering the receiver and transmitter

Use two transmitters per receiver

Control up to 18 systems in the same situation at once

Includes gold-plated 3.5mm TRS cable for connection to a camcorder or camera

Comes with gold-plated 3.5mm TRRS cable to connect to a smartphone or tablet that has a headphone jack

Connect to Fuji cameras that are equipped with 2.5mm mic input jacks using the Saramonic SR-25C35 adapter cable (separate purchase)

GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter for Some HERO Cameras

The GoPro Pro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter lets you capture clean, high-quality audio from an external source with your GoPro. It works with most HERO cameras, such as the HERO 12, HERO11, HERO10, HERO9, HERO 8, HERO7, HERO6, and HERO5 Black, and the HERO5 Session.

A 3.5mm analog stereo input can handle mic or line-level signals and is powered and unpowered microphone compatible. So whether you need to plug in a shotgun or lavalier mic for interviews or pick up a signal directly from a music club's mixing board, this adapter will be useful. The built-in A/D (analog to digital) conversion has 106 dB of headroom, so the audio recording will be clean. Though the adapter occupies the USB port of the camera, the adapter includes a pass-through USB-C port, meaning you can still charge your camera even with the adapter inserted.