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at 5:50 you mention about how many sets you can connect - im confused im new to audio so i would assume you mean you can connect 8 sets of mics to that transmitter but im going to say thats wrong so what do you mean you can connect 8 sets of what?
Hey Max, how are you? Thank you for reviews, I really like them. Years ago, I saw the review you did with Rode and Takstar. I got the Takstar and I'm still happy with it. Now, I'd like to have one wireless that I can use with my Sony A7III, but that anyone would do it, so my main problem is to be able to use one wireless/lapel with my Android smartphone and my Osmo Mobile 3. I'd love to have some cheap alternative, but great sound like the Takstar. Do you have any suggestion? Please.... I know I would be able to do this with the Saramonic because I checked, but the sound is not as good as the mic you are using to record this review, I actually didn't like because it's a bit muffuled, is not as clear sa the rode you are using. Thanks and have a great day.
Great video and comparison dude! After to bought the rode wireless go, I knew about the saramonic blink 500 and I thought: "DMN!!!! 2 transmitters at the same time!!" BUT, after to watch this video, I still prefer my rode. BTW, I liked the sound of the blink500 with it lav.
I always appreciate practical reviews like this. For people mulling over the feature of two transmitters, look into the Sennheiser XSW-D units which are in this category. They don't blend transmitters. What they do is allow you to switch from receiving (on a single mono channel) from transmitter A to transmitter B with control on the receiver. Also you can mute the unused transmitter, back and forth. I would have found that absolutely a problem solver when I encountered not one but two guest speakers going back and forth to the lectern; plus chatting to people when they were off camera.
An advantage of the Sennheiser XSW-D system is that you can mix and match input types like XLR and 3.5mm TRS on BOTH the receiver and transmitter. For instance, it you’re using a recorder with XLR inputs, you just buy the XLR receiver. Got an XLR lavalier? Use the XLR transmitter.
I listened with headphones. Indoors, the Blink had a lot of low frequency bump and pop noise. The Rode must have a low frequency rolloff, it didn't have that problem.
There's definitely a high pass on the Rode, treble is a little better on the Saramonic (on studio monitors), Both sound very similar but pretty unimpressive for the money, probably too much ADC compression in the transmitters.
@@AccountGoogle_ not so good. The signal will be on and off after 8 meters when I used it indoor. Maybe the interference of Wi-Fi. But RODE is a little bit better. On and off after 10 meters.
6:45, Fail dude, a few inches for distance and placement makes a difference, you have the saramonic lower than the rode, of course it'll already be at a disadvantage.
Blink 500 has a higher bg feedback noise. Rode has cleaner sound. More professional; not muffled. With the lavalier mic, blink 500 sounds better than before but the noise is still there. So I still vote for Rode. Thanks for the comparison.
Nice job highlighting the pros and cons. And there definitely are pros and cons. No gain change while recording, less informative indicators on device, a bit more bulk vs. eyepiece (if you use it), ... these are not trivial. But the ability to receive two mics on one receiver is a big deal, and the 2 included mics is a nice bonus.
this is exactly the review I was looking for. I need quality but value is important at this point since I am not generating any revenue. Anything is better than no microphone at all. plus I like the option of having the 2nd transmitter. Appreciate your opinions.
Just to answer your question, the Rode shotgun mic sounded better than the two wireless mic. And btween the two wireless mics, the Rode Wireless Go still sounded better. But I am going to have to go for the Saramonic due to budgeting reasons
Glad I bought the Rode. From my perspective, sometimes less in-box means they focussed on the key elements and including all other accessories would increase the price too much for some. I used the Rode Wireless Go last week for the first time with talking heads. I had but didn't use the Lav, and the wireless by itself worked great. It was less intrusiv (esp. for non-actors), easier than wiring someone up and convenient so much so that folks kept walking off with them by accident :)
Nice job on your comparison vid. What I have noticed is that the cheaper units sound just as good as the Rode with similar features, but the Rode's big advantage is it's superior recording distance. For most people that's a non-issue because they're never going to be utilizing that. For those that need it, the Rode is the only choice. I've got a system by Kinglucky, which was only $42 and it works as good as the Rode except for distance.
The blended audio will be a deal breaker for any professional but I can see newbies liking that feature. Obviously at this quality and price point that is who these mics are for. I was surprised how dull both mics sounded in comparison to you regular mic. Your regular mic has a lot of reflected sound, probably from your desk. It might suit you to have a more parallel angle of that mic to your desk. It would also be beneficial to know that mic setup is for comparison sake.
I'd like to hear comparison of better lavs for the Blink 500, what good lav one can get for about sub $50 each that may make the Blink 500 dual lav sound a bunch better.
Saramonik has low-frequency overtones and when listening on ADAM monitors it is noticeable. On headphones with enhanced bass, such as Beats, it is also quite noticeable.
Wait? The audio of the two are "blended together"? What does that mean, you get a single MONO with both mics blended together, it doesn't separate them by left and right so you can edit them independently in post?
Hey Max- Thanks for putting this together. Helped me decide between these. Fun Fact- I have that exact Projector you have the diagram for on the left hand side behind you. Also it still has the original bulb from like the 20s and still works beautifully. -Stanislaw
The audio from the Rode is in general better out of the box but that is probably because there is a baked-in EQ.. The main difference is a 48db per octave Low Cut at 70hz and a Bass Shelf of -3db at 100hz. So if you don't mind doing some EQing and maybe a slight de-noise, the Saramonic is not a bad option.
I think they are good for different purposes. If you will work with double interview, Blink 500 it's your tool. If you need just a one output, vlog/wedding ect. than a Wireless Go.
There is a hum sound in the blink and clean sound in rode int he indoor test(iI used sennheiser c300 as my speakers are pretty bad ) other than the sound quality indoor and outdoor is the same.
Blink 500 sounded slightly warmer and rounded. Gain switches on the Blink transmitters and no LCDs are a deal breaker. Glad I just bought 2 Rodes and Lav GOs.
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Thank you for doing this comparison. I just opened up my Blink and started to play with it. I hadn't looked at the two audio cables and was initially confused as to why there were two. Now I see that one is the stereo 3 contacts and the other has a 4 contact plug for a smart phone. That my explain the audio issue I had with my first camera test where I was getting no audio. I had used that same cable on my portable audio recorder and it had worked. The range is rated at 163 feet so I will be curious to see what I end up getting out of this system. 50 should be good for most things I would do anyway.
Thanks for doing the comparison. I still love my Audio Technica System 10 transmitter and receiver set up. I can move around crowds in any direction with no drop outs. Sound quality is much nicer with 20 hz - 20 khz range not only in lav mic but in transmitter at 48 khz sample rate. Punchy and round low end bass with no mid range mud. For voice a 4-5 db shelf boost around 1.7 khz on an eq and it dials in really nice. However, really digging the size of these new set ups , just wish they didn't drop out so easily.
Nice Review. I think they both sounded the same. In the built in mic test, had I not heard your audible and visual screen announcement, I'd not known which was witch. Good to note that even the rode requires line of site serviceability. Using Sennheiser's I find that the transmitter and receiver can be sometimes floors away from each other and I've literally filmed buildings away for effect zooming out away from the sound source. Neither of these would make it for those applications.
The internal mics sounded the same to me and the lav on the Blink sounded better. Aside from the distance the Blink really does seem like the better value.
wonderful review but why would some one hook a transmitter on the hot shoe and then look through eye piece ??? doesn't make sense ... love the review ... gonna buy one now for myself
Absolutely. That has to be the dumbest thing about the Saramonic system. What were they thinking? They thought that no one would have any reason, or need, to record to separate channels?
@@B-Moye That's what I do with my Wireless GOs and/or on-camera mic. The problem with mixing both channels means that if unwanted sound is picked up by one mic, it's combined with the other. That means a good audio on one mic is ruined by the bad audio on the other. Saramonic must have assumed that users will always be in controlled indoor conditions, not in the field.
All I want to say is thanks. Only one question. I am a one man army. Can we clearly see the LED light on both the transmitters from far to know if the battery and the connections are doing good During the recording? During an interview I have to constantly monitor battery levels. In the rode mic that is possible as the LED on the transmitters can be seen from far. But how is but in Saramomic?
(From Sony's noice canceling headphones) The hiss noise on the Blink came from maxing it out. But it's not enough to lose to the rode. The rode wins with the little oled display. I would say mixing two audios from two mics is a bad idea
I see a lot of comments complaining about the mixed audio... it’s a valid complain but max mentions in the video you can buy a single rx/rx set with lav for $10 less than the single rode go. It’s still cheaper and comes with lavs. You don’t need the burned of 2tx/1rx (although that’s arguably cheaper considering a single tx is $99 on its own) As for the mixing comment. You’re right you can’t mix on the fly but each transmitter has its own gain setting so conceivably you could balance levels before recording. It’s not optimal but still.... I just don’t get why it’s a deal breaker and people completely turn their back on this solution because the reviewed configuration isn’t correct
Dear Max, I have a question for you. I bought a Blink 500 B2 set ( 2 Microphones and one receiver). If I buy one more receiver (Blink 500 RX), can I pair it with one of the two microphones I have, so that I can use 2 separate microphone-receiver sets?Thank you so much
I think personally the Saramonic is killer for the price but I'm going to stick with the Rode for the user interface. Using two isn't difficult as all you need is a splitter and now you will have mono audio and can be fixed in post.
Thanks Max, we are a couple that vlog and need two transmitters to one receiver to capture good audio from both of us during takes, we are using the GoPro 7 Black with external mic box and so far just had to rely on a small Boya shotgun mic.
@@alicepuckettpdx You can use Rode SC6 splitter. It doesn't matter if it is wireless or wired - the receiver end would split the audio using two receivers from two transmitters - www.rode.com/accessories/sc6
I've seen Blink tests that exceeded 50ft reach, maybe something to do using 2 different wifi connections at the same time? In all fairness you should redo the test separately on each..
If the Blink is fragile around other WiFi sources you definitely don’t want it. This was a great way to test it... I was actually going to get the Blink until the 50ft drop off test, that would be a disaster on a show
That definitely could be the case but I was outside with only one other close WiFi, and the Rode performed just as good as it does by itself. With that said if 50ft is what you can get reliably with other WiFi interference that is good to know because most places have lots of WiFi, and even then for most people that is plenty of usable range. I personally wouldn’t push the rode further anyways. If you need range I would highly recommend a more serious system that has external antennas and more transmission level like the Diety connect.
I have a Rode Wireless go and used it outside. As soon as I turned around, away from the receiver, the signal was gone, even at only 20-30 meters and left the footage unusable. Indoors I had no problems with it when turning around.
Yes, that's the major problem w/ the Rode. It's a good quality mic, but when I use it w/ a client or my own videos I have to make sure I connect a lav and put the transmitter on the person's waist on the side. You can't even put it in the person's pocket or you risk the audio cutting out on you.
I have used it outside this weekend and it seemed to be fine. But the distance was not further than about 6 meters and I had the transmitter only under a t-shirt mostly facing forward. I did use a lav mike.
"Blending" the two audio tracks kills it for me with the Blink 500. That means that the Blink can only be used by amateurs. Why couldn't Blink at least put the audio on a stereo signal with one mic panned fully left and the other fully right? That way you can isolate each track as needed because while mixing the two tracks, you cannot avoid double background noise when only one is speaking. You had my hopes up, but mixing the audio tracks makes Blink not practical.
TRRS only has one mono channel. Cameras and phones with this type of input can only record a single mono channel. That makes what you are wanting to do impossible (2 channel recording) but it also makes the Saramonic dual transmitter concept kind of stupid!
for mobile phones or cell phones that don't have audio port anymore, will usb c to audio jack converter/cable that normally comes with the phone will work on both of this mics? thanks
На цифровом Сарамоник blink 500 pro B4 с двумя приемниками периодически пропадает звук прямо по середине записи. Т.е. пропал и не появился вообще. Иногда с самого начала записи звука нет. Такая ситуация в 30 процентах записей. Видео снимается на айфон ХS . У кого была такая проблема ?
Does the gain setting control the input gain or the output gain? If it's the input gain, you can use it to change the microphone's sensitivity, to avoid clipping if the person you record has a loud voice (as actors often do), or is even shouting or singing. If it is only controlling the output gain (like it is on the Rode Gos), the input stage will definitely clip with a loud person, and lowering the output gain won't fix this, because now you will only lower your already clipped signal.
Thank you for the video. I bought a Rode Wireless Go and had a straight line of site at 3 feet. I recorded video for about 4 hours and had the Rode Wireless Go drop out about a dozen times. Some of the parts where it dropped out I had to go back and re-record those sections, because they were my only good takes. I returned the Go immediately and read that others had the same issue. I know you did your test at 150' or what ever it was, but having the audio drop out at 3 feet is unacceptable. I did purchase a Blink 500 and it may or may not have the same issue? Only time will tell. I also bought the Saramonic shotgun mic. Thanks again for the video.
@@praewpraikongkiatkrai5851 The Blink 500 B1 was good. I ended up returning it too. Unfortunately I found out later that my issues were due to a faulty mic adapter input. I plan on trying the Rode Wireless Go again, one I fix my camera. What I did not like about the Blink 500 B1 compared to the Rode. Blink is more bulky... it has not meter... the Rode sounds slightly better by lets say 15%. I like the Blink includes a Lav and that is a plus. I hope that helps.
Hi Max, thanks for this comparison. I'm looking for a wireless mic to use at church but often we have 2 persons speaking (presenter & translator) so a 2 receiver system like the Blink 500 can maybe work... But I really like the Rode Wireless Go, would it be possible to just plug in a dual lav mic into the rode and have each person wear a lav mic? What do you think?
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Max Yuryev what mic you use while filming this video? Thx
at 5:50 you mention about how many sets you can connect - im confused im new to audio so i would assume you mean you can connect 8 sets of mics to that transmitter but im going to say thats wrong so what do you mean you can connect 8 sets of what?
Hey Max, how are you? Thank you for reviews, I really like them.
Years ago, I saw the review you did with Rode and Takstar. I got the Takstar and I'm still happy with it. Now, I'd like to have one wireless that I can use with my Sony A7III, but that anyone would do it, so my main problem is to be able to use one wireless/lapel with my Android smartphone and my Osmo Mobile 3. I'd love to have some cheap alternative, but great sound like the Takstar. Do you have any suggestion? Please....
I know I would be able to do this with the Saramonic because I checked, but the sound is not as good as the mic you are using to record this review, I actually didn't like because it's a bit muffuled, is not as clear sa the rode you are using.
Thanks and have a great day.
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Great video and comparison dude! After to bought the rode wireless go, I knew about the saramonic blink 500 and I thought: "DMN!!!! 2 transmitters at the same time!!" BUT, after to watch this video, I still prefer my rode. BTW, I liked the sound of the blink500 with it lav.
Honestly the mic you use for the video narration is the best. What is that called and where was the mic placed?:)
I'm sure it was a pencil condenser or shotgun mic placed just a hair out of frame above his head.
I always appreciate practical reviews like this. For people mulling over the feature of two transmitters, look into the Sennheiser XSW-D units which are in this category. They don't blend transmitters. What they do is allow you to switch from receiving (on a single mono channel) from transmitter A to transmitter B with control on the receiver. Also you can mute the unused transmitter, back and forth. I would have found that absolutely a problem solver when I encountered not one but two guest speakers going back and forth to the lectern; plus chatting to people when they were off camera.
An advantage of the Sennheiser XSW-D system is that you can mix and match input types like XLR and 3.5mm TRS on BOTH the receiver and transmitter. For instance, it you’re using a recorder with XLR inputs, you just buy the XLR receiver. Got an XLR lavalier? Use the XLR transmitter.
I listened with headphones. Indoors, the Blink had a lot of low frequency bump and pop noise. The Rode must have a low frequency rolloff, it didn't have that problem.
Really? Good to know.
There's definitely a high pass on the Rode, treble is a little better on the Saramonic (on studio monitors), Both sound very similar but pretty unimpressive for the money, probably too much ADC compression in the transmitters.
Yes, same experience. I tested with both mics in an indoor sports center.
@@AccountGoogle_ not so good. The signal will be on and off after 8 meters when I used it indoor. Maybe the interference of Wi-Fi. But RODE is a little bit better. On and off after 10 meters.
6:45, Fail dude, a few inches for distance and placement makes a difference, you have the saramonic lower than the rode, of course it'll already be at a disadvantage.
Agreed
I thought that the second he clipped them on
Which is why he placed it on his chest because it’s picking up on his chest instead of his throat
@@TrashDaddy1 trying to understand you correctly, are you implying he was trying to pick up sound from his chest and not his mouth?
@Yusuf Islam one inch makes a difference in volume.
Blink 500 has a higher bg feedback noise. Rode has cleaner sound. More professional; not muffled.
With the lavalier mic, blink 500 sounds better than before but the noise is still there. So I still vote for Rode.
Thanks for the comparison.
Blink with the included lav mic sounded best when playing back on my television.
Nice job highlighting the pros and cons. And there definitely are pros and cons. No gain change while recording, less informative indicators on device, a bit more bulk vs. eyepiece (if you use it), ... these are not trivial. But the ability to receive two mics on one receiver is a big deal, and the 2 included mics is a nice bonus.
you never fail, man.
always the most pertinent product reviews.
thanks very much
cheers from Portugal
Can I connect multiple receivers to one transmitter?
this is exactly the review I was looking for. I need quality but value is important at this point since I am not generating any revenue. Anything is better than no microphone at all. plus I like the option of having the 2nd transmitter. Appreciate your opinions.
Just to answer your question, the Rode shotgun mic sounded better than the two wireless mic. And btween the two wireless mics, the Rode Wireless Go still sounded better. But I am going to have to go for the Saramonic due to budgeting reasons
Glad I bought the Rode. From my perspective, sometimes less in-box means they focussed on the key elements and including all other accessories would increase the price too much for some. I used the Rode Wireless Go last week for the first time with talking heads. I had but didn't use the Lav, and the wireless by itself worked great. It was less intrusiv (esp. for non-actors), easier than wiring someone up and convenient so much so that folks kept walking off with them by accident :)
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6:20 is important stuff...before its a lot of empty infos
Akos Simon thanks a lot! 🙏 all this blabla to fill up 10min 😂😂😂
Akos Simon and my conclusion 3min later. The saramonic is useless 😂
Akos Simon Maybe not, you guys. Suggest we use restraint with complaint! Info up to 6:20 was helpful to myself and maybe others. Cheers to us all! 💛
@@Glen.Danielsen ?
@@Glen.Danielsen fair enough! :)
7:13 is where the lav mic test begins. Thanks, great review!
Nice job on your comparison vid. What I have noticed is that the cheaper units sound just as good as the Rode with similar features, but the Rode's big advantage is it's superior recording distance. For most people that's a non-issue because they're never going to be utilizing that. For those that need it, the Rode is the only choice. I've got a system by Kinglucky, which was only $42 and it works as good as the Rode except for distance.
A receiver with that goes directly into the Iphone, that's something to wish for as a Rode Go user.
Just buy a TRS to TRRS adaptor. It will do the same thing.
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I love the quality of your video, great editing and old camera blue prints in background/nice touch!
The blended audio will be a deal breaker for any professional but I can see newbies liking that feature. Obviously at this quality and price point that is who these mics are for. I was surprised how dull both mics sounded in comparison to you regular mic. Your regular mic has a lot of reflected sound, probably from your desk. It might suit you to have a more parallel angle of that mic to your desk. It would also be beneficial to know that mic setup is for comparison sake.
I'd like to hear comparison of better lavs for the Blink 500, what good lav one can get for about sub $50 each that may make the Blink 500 dual lav sound a bunch better.
why would you want to look through the view finder, while shooting video anyway??
I was just about to say this lol
Shooting in outdoor with sun shining looking through the viewfinder is helpful
Saramonik has low-frequency overtones and when listening on ADAM monitors it is noticeable. On headphones with enhanced bass, such as Beats, it is also quite noticeable.
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How does the blink 500 handle crosstalk between the two transmitters? Do you hear any echo when the two microphones are near each other?
Wait? The audio of the two are "blended together"? What does that mean, you get a single MONO with both mics blended together, it doesn't separate them by left and right so you can edit them independently in post?
no u cant do it like the uwmic9 saramonic
That's why I chose rode.
That would be a big no for saramonic if that is true
@@arielbranco But does Rode do two transmitters?
@@mrredtheman Nop! Just with two devices!
Hey Max- Thanks for putting this together. Helped me decide between these.
Fun Fact- I have that exact Projector you have the diagram for on the left hand side behind you.
Also it still has the original bulb from like the 20s and still works beautifully.
-Stanislaw
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The audio from the Rode is in general better out of the box but that is probably because there is a baked-in EQ.. The main difference is a 48db per octave Low Cut at 70hz and a Bass Shelf of -3db at 100hz. So if you don't mind doing some EQing and maybe a slight de-noise, the Saramonic is not a bad option.
Great review, clear and concise, thanks! Love your clean desk setup, too.
I think they are good for different purposes. If you will work with double interview, Blink 500 it's your tool. If you need just a one output, vlog/wedding ect. than a Wireless Go.
There is a hum sound in the blink and clean sound in rode int he indoor test(iI used sennheiser c300 as my speakers are pretty bad )
other than the sound quality indoor and outdoor is the same.
Great video definitely helped me narrow down my search for a final decision
So main drawbacks for saramonic are: cuts out about 50ft and doesn’t record into separate channels. Still not bad 💚
I want to pair two RECEIVERS with one transmitter. Is that possible?
Great comparison test, very informative. Thank you
Blink 500 sounded slightly warmer and rounded. Gain switches on the Blink transmitters and no LCDs are a deal breaker. Glad I just bought 2 Rodes and Lav GOs.
If you keep the rode Transmitter on your side like you hip would it still cut out when you turn around?
7:53 I am getting these glitches on Saramonic RX9 too
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I can say that blended audio is indeed a deal killer in a huge way! You have to be certain the sources you are recording are perfect!
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i hope that too
Do you know if the blink 500 receiver can have more than 2 mics connected?
The Saramonic wins: It’s all you need for interviews, or any kind of two person conversation.
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Thank you so much for your detailed comparison! I'd call that one for the Rode. Right now, that's the way I think I'll be going.
can i use the blink 500 b5 to dji osmo pocket?
Thank you for doing this comparison. I just opened up my Blink and started to play with it. I hadn't looked at the two audio cables and was initially confused as to why there were two. Now I see that one is the stereo 3 contacts and the other has a 4 contact plug for a smart phone. That my explain the audio issue I had with my first camera test where I was getting no audio. I had used that same cable on my portable audio recorder and it had worked. The range is rated at 163 feet so I will be curious to see what I end up getting out of this system. 50 should be good for most things I would do anyway.
Thanks for doing the comparison. I still love my Audio Technica System 10 transmitter and receiver set up. I can move around crowds in any direction with no drop outs. Sound quality is much nicer with 20 hz - 20 khz range not only in lav mic but in transmitter at 48 khz sample rate. Punchy and round low end bass with no mid range mud. For voice a 4-5 db shelf boost around 1.7 khz on an eq and it dials in really nice. However, really digging the size of these new set ups , just wish they didn't drop out so easily.
Great video and super helpful comparison. Thanks!
Can you connect Rode wireless Go or the Saramonic to a GoPro or an Akaso V50 Elite?
What if the battery life of these devices are over...can they be replaced?
Nice Review. I think they both sounded the same. In the built in mic test, had I not heard your audible and visual screen announcement, I'd not known which was witch. Good to note that even the rode requires line of site serviceability. Using Sennheiser's I find that the transmitter and receiver can be sometimes floors away from each other and I've literally filmed buildings away for effect zooming out away from the sound source. Neither of these would make it for those applications.
Which one has no hissing noise? And how to eliminate it?
The internal mics sounded the same to me and the lav on the Blink sounded better. Aside from the distance the Blink really does seem like the better value.
Killer review. Thanks Max!
Now this is a review I've been waiting for.
@Musa Think rode.
Can I plug the reciever in to a go pro??
Great Demo and very very informative. Liked the Saramonic Blink 500 Enjoy the coming new year
How much is the price of the rode you bought?
I love your background camera drawings, where can I get them?
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Can you use any lav mic with the rode or do you need theirs?
wonderful review but why would some one hook a transmitter on the hot shoe and then look through eye piece ??? doesn't make sense ... love the review ... gonna buy one now for myself
Too bad they mix the two channels into one. That's a deal breaker for me.
Absolutely. That has to be the dumbest thing about the Saramonic system. What were they thinking? They thought that no one would have any reason, or need, to record to separate channels?
Even if it was split L/R instead of two separate channels that would have been okay. Yikes.
@@B-Moye That's what I do with my Wireless GOs and/or on-camera mic. The problem with mixing both channels means that if unwanted sound is picked up by one mic, it's combined with the other. That means a good audio on one mic is ruined by the bad audio on the other. Saramonic must have assumed that users will always be in controlled indoor conditions, not in the field.
Seriously?? LAME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mixed audio instead of recording each source to separate L and R channels?! Absolute deal killer! Great review BTW.
All I want to say is thanks. Only one question. I am a one man army. Can we clearly see the LED light on both the transmitters from far to know if the battery and the connections are doing good During the recording? During an interview I have to constantly monitor battery levels. In the rode mic that is possible as the LED on the transmitters can be seen from far. But how is but in Saramomic?
Can you compare them with SYNCO G1 Wireless Mic System?
(From Sony's noice canceling headphones)
The hiss noise on the Blink came from maxing it out. But it's not enough to lose to the rode. The rode wins with the little oled display. I would say mixing two audios from two mics is a bad idea
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whats the difference between, built in and internal mic?
I'm curious as to what mic you used to shoot the main part of this video?
I see a lot of comments complaining about the mixed audio... it’s a valid complain but max mentions in the video you can buy a single rx/rx set with lav for $10 less than the single rode go. It’s still cheaper and comes with lavs. You don’t need the burned of 2tx/1rx (although that’s arguably cheaper considering a single tx is $99 on its own) As for the mixing comment. You’re right you can’t mix on the fly but each transmitter has its own gain setting so conceivably you could balance levels before recording. It’s not optimal but still.... I just don’t get why it’s a deal breaker and people completely turn their back on this solution because the reviewed configuration isn’t correct
Dear Max, I have a question for you. I bought a Blink 500 B2 set ( 2 Microphones and one receiver). If I buy one more receiver (Blink 500 RX), can I pair it with one of the two microphones I have, so that I can use 2 separate microphone-receiver sets?Thank you so much
I think personally the Saramonic is killer for the price but I'm going to stick with the Rode for the user interface.
Using two isn't difficult as all you need is a splitter and now you will have mono audio and can be fixed in post.
Yes you can use a splitter to use 2 Rode transmitters. Use Rode SC6 splitter
Your videos are very neat and informative. Thanks.
Thanks Max, we are a couple that vlog and need two transmitters to one receiver to capture good audio from both of us during takes, we are using the GoPro 7 Black with external mic box and so far just had to rely on a small Boya shotgun mic.
You can use 2 Rode transmitters - just use a splitter at the receiver end :)
@@MobileMusic how does that work? for wireless?
@@alicepuckettpdx You can use Rode SC6 splitter. It doesn't matter if it is wireless or wired - the receiver end would split the audio using two receivers from two transmitters -
www.rode.com/accessories/sc6
I think I will go with two rode systems bring one right and one left in the camera so I can adjust the gain separately in the transmitter and in post
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great review. Thanks for your content.
I've seen Blink tests that exceeded 50ft reach, maybe something to do using 2 different wifi connections at the same time? In all fairness you should redo the test separately on each..
If the Blink is fragile around other WiFi sources you definitely don’t want it. This was a great way to test it... I was actually going to get the Blink until the 50ft drop off test, that would be a disaster on a show
That definitely could be the case but I was outside with only one other close WiFi, and the Rode performed just as good as it does by itself. With that said if 50ft is what you can get reliably with other WiFi interference that is good to know because most places have lots of WiFi, and even then for most people that is plenty of usable range. I personally wouldn’t push the rode further anyways. If you need range I would highly recommend a more serious system that has external antennas and more transmission level like the Diety connect.
What about the reverse, using the blink as mic monitor (which is the wireless go's party trick)? How's the latency?
What about Rode range if it were clipped to the top of your shoulder instead of your chest? Cutting out when you turn around?
What about 1 transmitter but 2 recievers? What's the right product there?
I have a Rode Wireless go and used it outside. As soon as I turned around, away from the receiver, the signal was gone, even at only 20-30 meters and left the footage unusable. Indoors I had no problems with it when turning around.
Yes, that's the major problem w/ the Rode. It's a good quality mic, but when I use it w/ a client or my own videos I have to make sure I connect a lav and put the transmitter on the person's waist on the side. You can't even put it in the person's pocket or you risk the audio cutting out on you.
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Indoors I had no problems up to now.
With a lav and the transmitter in the jacket.
The distance was up to 10 meters.
I have used it outside this weekend and it seemed to be fine. But the distance was not further than about 6 meters and I had the transmitter only under a t-shirt mostly facing forward. I did use a lav mike.
"Blending" the two audio tracks kills it for me with the Blink 500. That means that the Blink can only be used by amateurs. Why couldn't Blink at least put the audio on a stereo signal with one mic panned fully left and the other fully right? That way you can isolate each track as needed because while mixing the two tracks, you cannot avoid double background noise when only one is speaking. You had my hopes up, but mixing the audio tracks makes Blink not practical.
TRRS only has one mono channel. Cameras and phones with this type of input can only record a single mono channel. That makes what you are wanting to do impossible (2 channel recording) but it also makes the Saramonic dual transmitter concept kind of stupid!
Can you use this for gaming?
Great video man. Would you recommend RODE WIRELESS GO for ASMR?
for mobile phones or cell phones that don't have audio port anymore, will usb c to audio jack converter/cable that normally comes with the phone will work on both of this mics? thanks
Like the rode go but I don’t like the fact that it stops when u turn around
can i still used the blink 500 receiver without the transmitter?
which microphone did you use in this video , can u plz make the link if i want to buy
i was wondering that too...i hope he answer
На цифровом Сарамоник blink 500 pro B4 с двумя приемниками периодически пропадает звук прямо по середине записи. Т.е. пропал и не появился вообще. Иногда с самого начала записи звука нет. Такая ситуация в 30 процентах записей. Видео снимается на айфон ХS .
У кого была такая проблема ?
great video man like always...I personally prefer the rode mic
Does the gain setting control the input gain or the output gain?
If it's the input gain, you can use it to change the microphone's sensitivity, to avoid clipping if the person you record has a loud voice (as actors often do), or is even shouting or singing.
If it is only controlling the output gain (like it is on the Rode Gos), the input stage will definitely clip with a loud person, and lowering the output gain won't fix this, because now you will only lower your already clipped signal.
but, can you plug them in to an android cellphone and use any app to record?
Have you ever test saramonic in open area with people using hand phone nearby?
No two separate channels? I appreciate the warning, Max. Thanks.
This was one of the first questions I asked. Apart from the con the seramonic would have been perfect for my needs.
Thank you for the video. I bought a Rode Wireless Go and had a straight line of site at 3 feet. I recorded video for about 4 hours and had the Rode Wireless Go drop out about a dozen times. Some of the parts where it dropped out I had to go back and re-record those sections, because they were my only good takes. I returned the Go immediately and read that others had the same issue. I know you did your test at 150' or what ever it was, but having the audio drop out at 3 feet is unacceptable. I did purchase a Blink 500 and it may or may not have the same issue? Only time will tell. I also bought the Saramonic shotgun mic. Thanks again for the video.
how did it go for Saramonic?
@@praewpraikongkiatkrai5851 The Blink 500 B1 was good. I ended up returning it too. Unfortunately I found out later that my issues were due to a faulty mic adapter input. I plan on trying the Rode Wireless Go again, one I fix my camera. What I did not like about the Blink 500 B1 compared to the Rode. Blink is more bulky... it has not meter... the Rode sounds slightly better by lets say 15%. I like the Blink includes a Lav and that is a plus. I hope that helps.
Always love your product demo's! Great info + clear and concise. Great job. I think the Rode is the direction I'd need to go.
Is there anyway to use two of these lav mics but keep the Audio on separate channels?
Great Max! Thumbs up! But I'm sure I saw a video of 2 RODE's going into 1 Transmitter using a splitter - Is that something you wouldn't recommed?
Which one will work with canon g7x mark ii ???
Hello. Can u tell me it is a non-pơered or self-powered mics? Tks u
I've used both. Biggest issue is dual Mic one channel prevents ability to turn up gain for individual mic. It also prevents post individual editing.
Max, what’s the sound set up for the video? That sounded way better than saramonic or rode.
Hi Max, thanks for this comparison. I'm looking for a wireless mic to use at church but often we have 2 persons speaking (presenter & translator) so a 2 receiver system like the Blink 500 can maybe work... But I really like the Rode Wireless Go, would it be possible to just plug in a dual lav mic into the rode and have each person wear a lav mic? What do you think?
Use a splitter at the receiver end to use more than one Rode transmitter
@@MobileMusic thanks for the suggestion
@@david05cm Rode SC6 splitter will do it
wonderful review, Thank you!