Since their founding in 2014, Saramonic USA has established a solid reputation as a manufacturer of innovative audio gear, yet with cost effective designs, that combines great quality with great pricing. Specializing in providing high-quality audio gear for professionals and consumers alike is our goal.

BLINK 500 B1 ULTRACOMPACT WIRELESS CLIP-ON MIC SYSTEM WITH LAVALIER & DUAL-CHANNEL RECEIVER

If you want an extremely small, feather-weight wireless microphone system that delivers broadcast-quality sound to use with cameras and mobile devices, with the ability to handle two wireless transmitters, nothing is capable of doing this except for the Saramonic Blink 500.
This Blink 500 B1 kit comes with a single clip-on wireless transmitter with a built-in mic, a professional lavalier microphone, an ultracompact dual-channel receiver that mounts to the shoe of your camera with both TRS and TRRS output cables. You can put a mic on one person, but if you ever need to put mics on two people, you can simply add a second wireless transmitter (sold separately) and it will work perfectly with the included dual receiver.
Tiny body, huge sound.
The Blink 500 B1 is impossibly compact and lightweight, yet it delivers crystal-clear professional sound quality. The versatile transmitter features an excellent sounding built-in microphone that captures voices perfectly. Small enough to clip to a shirt or slide into a pocket and versatile enough to set on a table or podium, or even used handheld. It also operates as a traditional bodypack transmitter with the included SR-M1 professional omnidirectional clip-on lavalier microphone, providing an even more professional and visually discreet miking solution.
So advanced, it's effortless.
Some wireless microphone systems are complicated to operate and require detailed knowledge of their menus and settings, but the Blink 500 B1 is so technically advanced that it couldn't be easier to use. You just turn it on, and it works. But behind the scenes the Blink 500 is doing a lot to ensure excellent performance. It operates on the interference-free 2.4GHz spectrum, and automatically hops channels to avoid static noise and audio dropouts. Pairing the transmitter to the receiver is simple, and all of the complicated aspects of using wireless microphones happen seamlessly in the background, letting you concentrate on storytelling and getting a great shot.
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 Blink 500 transmitters have easy-to-use gain buttons to raise or lower the levels at the touch of a button, and an intelligent LED display shows you where they're set. The internal Lithium batteries get 5 hours of life from a charge with the included charging cables, and the USB-C ports can be used to power or recharge the units in the field with portable USB battery packs. 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.
Loves cameras & mobile devices equally.
Both TRS and TRRS output cables are included so the system will work perfectly with DSLR, mirrorless, and other kinds of cameras, as well as smartphones and tablets that have headphone jacks. The output of the receiver provides a strong, noise-free level, so when you plug it in you can adjust the input level of your camera to its lowest setting to avoid hearing the noisy preamp of your camera.
An ideal wireless system.
Portable, compact wireless microphone systems are completely essential tools for anyone who shoots video, and the fact that the Blink 500 is one of the smallest and most lightweight systems you can ge 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. It's small enough to tuck away into any camera bag, backpack or even your pocket, so you can effortlessly bring it with you everywhere you go. The Blink 500 B1 system is perfect for people who only need one wireless mic right now but may need the option to expand and use two in the future. Plus, the Blink 500 series is an evolving system of products that will soon be expanding, giving users even more options and versatility.
Other features:
Lightweight, ultra compact housings
Receiver's built-in clip with shoe mount allows easy attachment to your camera, belt, or clothing
Transmitter's intelligent LED indicators show power, audio level, low-battery level, and charging status
Internal 5-hour batteries keep you going on long shoots or multiple run-and-gun gigs in a day
USB Type-C connectivity and included charging cables for recharging the internal lithium-ion batteries or powering the receiver and transmitter
Use up to two transmitters with each receiver
Operate up to 18 systems simultaneously in the same environment
Includes gold-plated 3.5mm TRS cable for connection to a camera or camcorder
Includes gold-plated 3.5mm TRRS cable for connection to a smartphone or tablet equipped with a headphone jack
Connect to Fuji cameras outfitted with 2.5mm mic input jacks via the Saramonic SR-25C35 adapter cable (available separately)

Specifications:

Transmitter Specifications:
Frequency: 2.4GHz
Oscillator Type: Gaussian Frequency-Shift Keying (GFSK)
RF Frequency Band: 2400 to 2483.5 MHz
RF Output Power: 10 mW
Signal to Noise Ratio: ≥70dB
Voice Delay: ≤6ms
Reference Audio Input Level: -30 to -42dBv (Microphone Input, 0 dB Attenuation)
Audio Gain Control: 11dB, 18dB, 25dB
Plug-In Power: Yes, 1V
Distortion: ≤0.1%
Digital Resolution: 24-bit / 48kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 16kHz
Max Operating Range: 98.4’ (30m) with Obstacles, 164’ (50m) in Open Area
Max Number of Simultaneous Systems: 18 (up to 36 Microphones)
Antenna: Built-in 1/4λ Wire Antenna
Buttons: On / Off / Pair, Volume Up, Volume Down B
attery: Built-in Li-ion 3.7V / 400mAh
Approx. Battery Life: 5 hours
Charging Connector: USB Type-C (1.5 hours to be fully charged)
Input: 1/8'' (3.5mm) Microphone Input
Indicators: 4 x Blue LEDs: Indicates Power and Audio Level, 1 x Red LED: Indicates Low Battery Level, 1 x Green LED: Flashing when Charging / Off when Charge Finished
Microphone: Built-In Pressure Operated Electret Condenser
Microphone Pickup Pattern: Omnidirectional (Built-In Microphone and External Lavalier)
Microphone Frequency Range: 50Hz-18KHz (Built-In Microphone and External Lavalier)
Microphone Equivalent Noise Level: >58dB (Built-In Microphone and External Lavalier)
Maximum SPL: 120dB (Built-In Microphone), 110dB (External Lavalier)
Mounting Clip: Built-In
Operating Temperature: 0° to 50°
Storage Temperature: -20° to +50°
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.7 x .65” (63 x 43 x 16.5mm)
Weight: 1.2 oz (34g)
Receiver Specifications:
Frequency: 2.4GHz
Oscillator type: Gaussian Frequency-Shift Keying (GFSK)
RF Frequency Band: 2400 to 2483.5 MHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: ≥70dB
Voice Delay: ≤6ms Distortion: ≤0.1%
Digital Resolution: 24-bit / 48kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 16kHz
Max Operating Range: 98.4’ (30m) with Obstacles, 164’ (50m) in Open Area
Antenna: Built-In 1/4λ Wire Antenna
Buttons: On / Off / Pair
Battery: Built-in Li-ion 3.7V / 400mAh
Approx. Battery Life: 5 hours
Charging Connector: USB Type-C
Output: 1/8' 3.5mm Jack (Headphone Compatible)
Audio Output Level: 5dB
Indicator: 1 LED, Blue.
Flashing quickly: Paring,
Flashing: Not Paired with any TX,
Solid Blue: Paired with TX
Operating Temperature: 0° to 50°
Storage Temperature: -20° to +50°
Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.3 x .61” (62 x 33 x 15mm)
Weight: 1.09 oz (31g).

Included in kit:

1 x Blink 500 TX Transmitter with Built-In Microphone and Clip
1 x Blink 500 RX Receiver with Built-In Clip and Camera Shoe-Mount
1 x SR-M1 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
1 x Alligator-Style Lavalier Microphone Clip
1 x Foam Lavalier Windscreen
1 x 1’ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRS to TRS Output Cable for Cameras
1 x 1’ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated 3.5mm TRRS to TRRS Output Cable for Smartphones and Tablets
2 x 1’ (30.5 cm) Gold-Plated USB-C to USB-A Charging Cables
1 x Pairing Pin

Item Condition

Item is like new open box with all standard supplied items.

About Us

We are a family owned small business that has been in the photo business for 45 years and selling on eBay for over 20 years! We have the highest eBay seller rating demonstrating our commitment to deliver the very best customer service while offering the best in photographic accessories. We strive to deliver the very best in quality merchandise at competitive prices, knowledgeable advice, low cost shipping, and the least amount of hassle for you, our customer! I think our feedback shows we have accomplished this. We thank the thousands of customers that have helped us reach this milestone and hope that we can continue to serve the eBay community for many years to come.

The Philly Photo Promise

We do not sell any products that we would not use ourselves. We are photographers first and retailers second. We primarily sell what we know; photographic equipment! We thoroughly examine and try out every piece of equipment before adding it to our assortment of quality products. Our aim is to sell you the item that will solve your problem and not just another box of stuff. You can buy with confidence that you will spend your hard earned money on quality items that are backed by our outstanding feedback, excellent customer service, top notch pre and post sales support and over 30 years of photographic experience.

Authorized Dealer

Philly Photo Supply is a fully authorized agent for every brand we sell. We buy directly from each authorized vendor and provide full factory warranties for each and every product we sell. We do not sell "gray market", counterfeit, or unauthorized copies of any product. You can rest assured that your new product is an original manufacturer supplied product supplied in it's original packaging with original factory warranty. No ifs, ands, or buts!

Contact Information

We at Philly Photo Supply are accessible through just about every communication medium available today. We actively harness the technology of the web to open the lines of communication to our customers around the world. Our aim is to answer your questions instantly.

Contact Us

We are located in the Eastern Time zone of the US (GMT-5). Our thick hours of operation are weekdays from 10AM to 5PM ET. Please consider this carefully before calling or expecting a fast answer to an email.

Email

As required by new eBay regulations, for your safety and security, we request that you contact us through the eBay message system.
For situations that require a faster response or lengthy conversations that are not suited well for emails contact us by telephone. Further contact information and social media links are available at our website.

Store Policies

Best Offers

Our aim to is to give every buyer the best value we can and make a reasonable profit. We are a profit making company and not a charity. We cannot continue to offer our low prices and great service if we give our merchandise away. We only decline offers that do not make sense (cents) for us to accept.

For us best value is not just the lowest price on eBay, but the best overall value of product price, free goods - if offered, shipping price, our super fast shipping and Top Seller customer service. When you compare our offer to other sellers, compare the total package!

Philly Photo uses the Best Offers feature for several specific reasons:

eBay allows us to offer Free Shipping to US buyers but this puts international buyers at an unfair disadvantage since we must always pay shipping. We feel this is unfair, therefore we use Best Offer so that international buyers get the same discount given to US buyers for the free shipping. US buyers should be aware that we will often decline their offers because the free shipping is the Best Offer available for that item. This is often the case with items under $100 or items shipped to the west coast.
Many suppliers require that we post a fixed Minimum Advertised Price. For these suppliers we use the Best Offer feature so that you can purchase the item at a discounted price. In many cases we also offer free goods or free shipping on these items. US buyers need to calculate the free shipping as part of the discount, since we are paying the shipping. Depending on the offer, we will also not include any free items with Best Offers.

We carefully analyze each and every offer to see if it makes sense for us to make the deal and we really want every sale we can get.

Free Shipping

The truth about "free" shipping, not surprisingly, is that it is not really free. UPS, FedEx, and the US Postal Service do not deliver packages for free. When anyone offers free shipping it means you, the buyer, are not paying for shipping but the seller is. Since there is a cost to this, it ultimately affects the discounted price of the products we offer and how we calculate best offers. With lower priced items (items under $50) there are times when the cost of shipping exceeds the amount we would allow for a discount.

OUR BUSINESS IS NOT TO MAKE A PROFIT FROM SHIPPING!

We also shop on eBay and hate high shipping fees. We would not think of doing this to others. We charge a fair price over the actual shipping cost to cover our supplies, gas to and from the post office, UPS etc.

We will try to give our customers a choice of cheap or fast shipping. We have not found any reliable company that is both fast and cheap! Either way the choice is totally yours.

Payment Terms

All items must be paid for in five days unless prior arrangements have been made.

Returns

We know people make mistakes, change their minds or find that an item just does not fit their needs. You can return or exchange a new item purchased from Philly Photo Supply within fourteen (14) days from receipt under the following conditions:

Buyer must obtain authorization prior to returning an item and ship the item back to us within 7 days of receipt of the authorization. Items returned to us without authorization or more than 10 days from issuance of the return authorization will be refused and returned to the buyer at the buyers expense.

Buyer pays return shipping.

Item must be returned in the same salable condition as it was when shipped. Item must be returned with complete packaging, tags, labels, instructions, and original manufacturer supplied accessories. Returned items will be inspected upon return and should the item be incomplete, show signs of use, exhibit damage, contain stains or odors from cigarettes the item will be returned to the buyer at the buyers expense. Items returned with missing packaging or accessories maybe assessed a restocking charge.

Refunds for items offered with free shipping will have the outbound shipping deducted from the refund.

Items damaged in transit require an insurance claim be made with the carrier. Please retain all shipping boxes and shipping materials until a claim is filed.

Feedback Policy

As a seller on eBay, we understand first hand the importance of feedback. We have been selling on eBay for over 10 years and we have always left feedback for our buyers, always, regardless of whether or not feedback has been left by the buyer. Our primary concerns are shipping your order accurately and fast, maintaining sufficient inventory to meet the needs of our customers, and insuring that our listings are both accurate and priced competitively. Beyond that, we get to feedback when we have the spare time to do it. Please be assured we will leave feedback. Do not send emails requesting feedback, as this generate the same response as above and will only clog up our in-box even more.

Important Information for US Buyers

>US Warranty

Warranty information is contained on or within the packaging of all products we sell, or will be provided upon request. We will gladly exchange any initially defective products within 7 days of receipt. After 7 days, all claims under the factory warranty are with the original manufacturers or their agents in the US. Items must be returned post paid. Philly Photo Supply makes no claims or representations otherwise. All warranties are subject to federal and state statutes.

Shipping

For Continental US shipments, we use FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service. For international information - see below.

When offered, Free Shipping is for ground shipping to the 48 contiguous states with our choice of carrier.

There maybe a slight surcharge applied to orders shipped to AK, HI, PR, VI, Guam, APO, FPO or areas classified as "remote" by UPS. We ask that buyers from these location request a quote prior to buying or wait for a final invoice prior to making payment. Do not assume that we will pay 100% of the shipping to remote locations.

Per new eBay seller rules, shipping insurance is the responsibility of the Seller and the actual insurance amount has been included in the Handling Fee. Our Handling Fee includes some or all the following costs: insurance coverage, cost of packing materials, postage service fees, pick up fees, and preparation of documentation.

Important Information for International Buyers

Warranty Information

Manufacturer's Warranty: Item is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship from date of purchase based on information available from the manufacturer or within the product packaging. No other warranties are offered or implied. Item may be covered in non US locations by the local distributor but the buyer should contact the local distributor prior to purchase to confirm details onlocal warranty coverage, if any. Defective items may require transport back to the US for warranty service at the expense of the buyer for transport both to and from the service facility. No other warranties are offered or implied.
Philly Photo Supply can act as the buyers agent in the US provided the buyer pays shipping to Philly Photo Supply, the vendor, and return shipping to the buyer.

Items must be returned to the manufacturer or their agents for warranty service. It is the buyers responsibility to pay the cost of shipping for items returned for warranty service.

International Shipping

We participate in the eBay Global Shipping Program

Many items shipped overseas by Philly Photo Supply are packed in irregular sized containers due to their shape and size. These items are not oversized by U S Postal Service standards, but are considered oversized by some foreign postal carriers and can incur additional handling charges upon final delivery. These charges are added by the courier and not Philly Photo. The size of these items sometimes prevents us from combining items into one order.

Customs and Import Taxes

Importation of items from another country can cause significant delays in the arrival of your item. We will can give the approximate shipping times for the arrival of your item but these do not allow for delays by customs officials in both the US and at the final destination. Please consider this in your expectations for travel time and in leaving appropriate feedback. We will remove any feedback that refers to slow shipping caused by customs delays.

Most foreign countries impose a duty, customs charge or value added tax on items shipped from the US. This charge is added by the shipping company, not us, and collected at delivery. This money is collected by your government and none of it comes to us. Please check with YOUR postal or customs authorities to determine the amount and reporting requirements. We have a difficult time understanding our own tax system and we have absolutely no desire to figure out the customs of the 50 or so other countries we ship to.

We will not under-value or declare items as a gift on customs forms to enable the avoidance of customs fees. This is against US and international Postal Regulations.

We accept no responsibility, financially or legally, for any customs duty or VAT charged to items upon final delivery. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We will remove any feedback that refers to unfair customs charges.