Part of the Saramonic Blink 500 Pro RXDi Wireless Receiver for iOSBlink 500 Pro digital wireless system, the Saramonic Blink 500 Pro RXDi Wireless Receiver for iOSdual-channel receiver is available as an individual component for users who want to replace a receiver, have a backup unit, or add an iOS compatible receiver to a Blink 500 Pro B3 or B4 system. The unit features a Lightning connector for plug-and-play compatibility with iPhones and iPads equipped with Lightning ports.

When paired with the Blink 500 Pro transmitters (available separately), the system delivers considerably improved sound quality compared to the built-in mics on cameras and mobile devices. The ultracompact digital system is easy to use, making it ideal for video, podcast, and mobile journalism applications.

Ultracompact 2-Channel Plug-In Receiver    For Blink 500 Pro Wireless Mic Systems    For Videographers, Journalists, Vloggers    Lightning Connector for iOS Devices    Works with iPhones and iPads    Easy to Use, Plug & Play Operation    Supports Two Blink 500 Pro Transmitters    Mono/Stereo Output Mode    Bus Powered, Dedicated Headphone Out    18 Systems at Once Max, Up to 328' Range

• Pairing this receiver with separately available Blink 500 Pro transmitters creates a system that is comfortable and simple to use for anyone, anywhere. Videographers, vloggers, YouTubers, and mobile journalists will benefit from the Blink 500 Pro's easy operation.
• Advanced technology invisibly handles the complicated tasks such as switching channels to avoid dropouts, leaving you with a streamlined and simple system that requires no tedious manual configuration.
• The MFi-certified Apple Lightning male connector plugs directly into your device's Lightning port.
• Lightweight, ultracompact housing and slim plug-in design won't interfere with the operation of a gimbal.

• Blink 500 Pro systems utilize 24-bit / 44.1 kHz resolution—the same audio standard used worldwide by sound engineers—to give you quality sound at a budget-friendly price point.
• Compared to the built-in microphones on cameras and mobile devices, Blink 500 Pro systems offer considerably improved fidelity and clarity with less noise.
• With a separate 3.5mm headphone port, the Blink 500 Pro RXDi can simultaneously drive headphones for quick monitor checks and troubleshooting.
• The receiver features a selectable mono/stereo output mode, allowing it to appropriately feed signal from one transmitter into both input channels of your device (via mono mode) or from two transmitters into separate input channels of your device (via stereo mode).
• By connecting directly to your device's Lightning port, the Blink 500 Pro RXDi avoids unnecessary D/A and A/D conversion to maintain the integrity of the digital signal from your transmitter all the way to your recording device. It sends digital signal to your iOS device at 16-bit / 48 kHz.

• Since the Blink 500 Pro RXDi is a dual-channel receiver, it can simultaneously handle both Blink 500 Pro TX wireless transmitters. If you need to expand beyond that, you can use up to 18 Blink 500 Pro systems at once to accommodate up to 36 wireless microphones.
• Each Blink 500 Pro system can include one dual-channel receiver and up to two transmitters. Choose from camera-mount (Blink 500 Pro RX), Lightning (Blink 500 Pro RXDi), or USB Type-C (Blink 500 Pro RXUC) receivers.

• Whereas typical analog wireless systems are susceptible to interference from TV and radio waves, the Blink 500 Pro digital system avoids that by operating in the 2.4 GHz band, which occupies frequencies beyond those of television, radio transmissions, and UHF wireless microphone systems.
• Within the 2.4 GHz spectrum, the Blink 500 Pro boasts automatic channel hopping to mitigate noise and dropouts at a line-of-sight distance of up to 328 feet, double the maximum distance of the standard Blink 500. For optimal performance, environments with limited Wi-Fi / 2.4 GHz traffic and minimal physical obstructions are recommended.

• Don't be concerned about licensing or selecting frequencies; the Blink 500 Pro system uses the license-free 2.4 GHz band, so you can go anywhere in the world and have a reliable, fully functional wireless system.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the receiver have a cold shoe for a DSLR or another mounting method?

A: Yes, the belt clip on the receiver for the Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2 2-Person Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System does include a cold shoe mount for use with DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

Q: 2. I tried this unit indoors within office buildings and at conferences and in both settings the audio would sometimes cut out and be unusable. Has anyone else experienced this? Since the 2.4 ghz spectrum is fairly crowded and there is nothing to configure on these I'm assuming I need to look at a better system.

A: As you mention, the Saramonic Blink 500 Pro B2 2-Person Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System operates on a relatively crowded 2.4GHz spectrum (shared with WiFi) and can be limited in its operation in some frequency-intense scenarios. Bodies in between transmitter and receiver as well as certain building materials are also classic inhibitors to the function of many wireless systems.

Q: 3. Can two receivers pair to the same transmitter to be used for monitoring?

A: No, the transmitters can only be paired to one receiver. That is the nature of these 2.4 GHz systems unfortunately. The best way to monitor audio is through the camera's headphone output. If you are using a mobile device, you can monitor audio using Bluetooth headphones with some apps like Filmic Pro.

Q: 4. CAN I USE THIS ON A MACBOOK (OR ANY COMPUTER WITH USB-C FOR THAT MATTER)? OR ONLY MOBILE DEVICES (I.E. PHONES)? THANKS!

A: Yes, the Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B5 Digital Wireless Lavalier Microphone System with USB-C Connector is compatible for use with mobile devices and computers that are equipped with a USB-C port.

Q: 5. So if I own the saramonic receiver with 2 mic set, can I add this receiver to use each mic on a separate channel? For example if I use the saramonic sr-ax100?

A: If you already own a Blink 500 system with one RX500 camera mount receiver, then yes you can add another RX500 receiver and connect two separate lav channels into the SR-AX100. By selecting the stereo output switch on the SR-AR100, you will get two separate channels of audio into the camera.

Q: 6. How can I adapt Sennheiser lav's MKE40 and MKE2 on the transmitters? It seems they don't connect well.

A: Lavaliers with locking Sennheiser-style 3.5mm connectors should be generally compatible with the Blink 500 ProX B2, but the locking ring cannot lock into place as these transmitters have no locking mechanism. Unfortunately there is no way around this, and although we have tested such connectors and found them to work, there is no way to make them lock into place. It would be more ideal to use a non-locking lavalier, such as BH #ROLAVGO.

Q: 7. Will it work with third party apps, like streaming apps? Or, is only through the Saramonic app?

A: Yes, the Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B6 Two-Person Digital Wireless Lavalier Microphone System will work with most third party apps that are compatible for use with external microphones.

Q: 8. If I connect this to a MacBook Pro, will I be use my existing Blink system that I use on my iPhone?

A: Yes, I use my Blink500RXUC with my MacBook Pro all the time. All you need to do is pair your transmitters to the Blink500RXUC and you are ready to go.

Q: 9. What is the total onboard recording capacity of the blink 500PROX?

A: The Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2 2-Person Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System is a basic wireless microphone system which does not offer on-board recording directly to the transmitters. However, the Blink 500 ProX System can be used to record audio onto a camera or portable audio recorder when the wireless receiver is connected to the microphone input on the compatible device.

Q: 10. Why cant i get the RXDi reciever to light up and activate on my iphone?

A: The LED on the Saramonic Blink 500 RXDi Dual-Channel Digital Wireless Receiver for Lightning iOS Devices will remain dim when the receiver is initially connected to the iPhone and it will light up once the transmitter is paired and powered on, and an application is launched that uses audio from the external microphone, such as the native voice memos recording app or the camera app.