Sennheiser’s new wi-fi clip-on mics can convert to a tabletop microphone

Sennheiser has introduced a brand new transportable wi-fi microphone equipment designed to be an reasonably priced and versatile all-in-one answer for content material creators and videographers. The Profile Wi-fi system includes a wi-fi receiver that may be related to numerous gadgets, a pair of compact clip-on transmitters with built-in microphones that will also be used as handheld or tabletop mics, and a cellular charger.

The Sennheiser Profile Wi-fi equipment isn’t anticipated to begin delivery till late 2024 or early 2025, nevertheless it’s accessible for preorder beginning in the present day for $299. That’s cheaper than each the favored $349 DJI Mic 2 equipment, which incorporates comparable {hardware}, and the Shure MoveMic system, which is $499 when bundled with a wi-fi receiver. Rode’s Wi-fi Go II equipment can be $299, nevertheless it doesn’t embrace an on-the-go charging answer.

The Profile Wi-fi microphones are comparable in measurement to the DJI Mic 2’s and may be connected to clothes utilizing both a clip on the again or a magnet, which permits for extra freedom with placement. If you wish to use a higher-quality microphone or want a extra discreet lav mic, the transmitter features a lockable 3.5mm connector for attaching exterior mics.

The microphones come pre-paired to a two-channel receiver and talk over a 2.4GHz wi-fi sign that has a spread of simply over 800 toes with a transparent line of sight. If anyone will get in between the receiver and mic, the vary drops to round 490 toes. Sennheiser says the battery life for the mics and wi-fi receiver is round seven hours, however all three may be recharged whereas away from an influence outlet utilizing the included charging bar that’s outfitted with a 2,000mAh battery.

Every microphone has 16GB of built-in storage with an elective “Backup Recording Mode” that can routinely begin recording regionally if the connection to the wi-fi receiver turns into unreliable. There’s additionally a “Security Channel Mode” that can report a second copy of the audio at a decrease degree to assist stop louder sounds from being clipped or distorted.

Because the Profile Wi-fi system doesn’t use Bluetooth, capturing audio to a different system requires the receiver to be related utilizing an included USB-C or Lightning adapter for cellular gadgets, a USB-C cable for computer systems, or an audio cable for cameras. The receiver itself consists of an OLED display that shows info like audio ranges and the cost degree of the mics; because of an included gyro sensor, the display will routinely flip 180 levels as wanted.

Though wi-fi mic techniques like this are gaining popularity due to their ease of use and handy measurement, utilizing a tiny clip-on mic in hand to conduct an impromptu interview can typically be difficult. Sennheiser’s answer to that drawback has you attaching one of many microphones to the top of the included charging bar after which including a foam windscreen.

This leads to a bigger microphone that’s simpler to carry or use on a desk when related to a microphone assist or a tiny tripod. The bigger microphone’s form is a bit odd and should end in an additional query or two when sticking it in somebody’s face, nevertheless it does deliver some further flexibility to an reasonably priced microphone equipment that already affords numerous performance.