Saramonic, a world chief in skilled audio options, proudly introduces Saramonic Air—a dual-channel 2.4 GHz wi-fi microphone system engineered for creators who want reliable, high-quality audio in a compact, intuitive bundle. Geared up with clever noise cancellation, a discreet 9.7 mm lavalier microphone, real-time monitoring, and adjustable EQ tuning, Saramonic Air delivers a streamlined, professional-grade resolution for easy sound seize.
I was given the chance to check the Saramonic Air dual-channel 2.4 GHz wi-fi microphone system for a number of weeks earlier than its official announcement. As soon as I examined the Saramonic Air on my iPhone and my spouse’s a lot newer iPhone, I instantly understood simply how straightforward it’s to make use of. The Saramonic Air is fairly actually a plug-and-play wi-fi audio system. But, I don’t do a lot iPhone filmmaking. How would the Saramonic Air deal with a extra advanced wi-fi audio setting throughout a documentary brief shoot?
The shoot? A teenage soccer fan who, because of numerous causes I can’t get into, was allowed to journey with the staff for a sport. So, a sports activities model in a stadium with all that comes with these advanced environments. Sometimes, I shoot on the Canon C300 Mark III, with audio channels 1 and a pair of occupied by a high-end skilled wi-fi system and an on-camera shotgun microphone, to higher seize what’s taking place proper in entrance of me. I don’t have the Canon growth unit, so getting wi-fi audio on channels 3 and 4 is a little bit of a chore. Cue the workarounds. Prior to now, I’ve plugged a 3.5mm mic enter into Canon’s channel 3 and 4 inputs. It really works decently.
On this case, the teenager was accompanied by each mother and father. Clearly, I wished clear sound from Mother and Dad in addition to my teenage topic. This is the place I check the Saramonic Air. I plugged within the Saramonic Air receiver to the three.5mm enter on the Canon C300 Mark III. Growth, I’ve separate and clear wi-fi audio from Mother and Dad. The perfect half, the Saramonic Air receiver is tiny and I didn’t have any extra heft or dangling wi-fi audio receivers bouncing on my digital camera. How lengthy did the battery final? How did the audio sound?
Extremely-clear Sound in Difficult Environments
Saramonic Air captures professional-grade audio with precision, even in noisy environment. Its two-level clever noise cancellation successfully suppresses ambient sound with out clipping or distortion, whereas customizable EQ modes improve vocal readability and protect the pure character of the voice. The 9.7 mm lavalier microphone encompasses a 6mm diaphragm 1.5× bigger than normal, capturing vocals and devices in full element—from deep bass to crisp highs. Its rounded form suits securely and minimizes plosives by way of front-facing pickup, delivering a clear on-camera look ultimate for interviews, streaming, and run-and-gun productions.
The Saramonic built-in limiter ensures audio constancy even throughout dynamic vocal peaks. Moreover, a –6 dB security observe provides an additional layer of safety towards sudden spikes. The receiver’s 3.5 mm output and 1.05″ full-color TFT show enable for straightforward monitoring and management of noise cancellation, acquire, and brightness.
In my testing, the sound from the Saramonic Air rivaled different wi-fi programs I had in place. It wasn’t the depth of sound however the built-in noise cancellation. More often than not, that helped the sound from Mother and Dad to sound fairly good. At different instances, the noise cancellation was an excessive amount of, however hey, I used to be in a loud soccer stadium, and the background noise was actually loud at instances. Throughout these moments, the audio sounded a bit moist. As soon as one figures out how the Saramonic Air will react, it’s comparatively straightforward to know when it’s an excellent time to make use of it and when, simply as with all audio, to discover a quieter place to seize it.
I used the 9.7 mm Lavalier microphone once I shot, not at all times, however largely. The bigger Lavalier is extra outstanding than I favor, however the sound from them sounded nice. The construct of the 9.7mm Lavalier microphone feels a bit delicate, like many Lavalier microphones, so it’s greatest to handle these wires.
Different instances, I threw the entire transmitter on an individual once I wanted to seize a fast sound chew. That was good to have these Saramonic Air transmitters on the prepared. What I like concerning the Saramonic Air transmitters is that they’re smaller than different manufacturers and are thus simpler to disguise on an individual.
Light-weight Construct with Daring Design
Constructed with retro-futuristic model metallic shells and refined traces, the Air system blends portability with efficiency. Designed for skilled creators and filmmakers, its hot-shoe-compatible kind issue mounts simply to cameras, whereas your entire system stays compact sufficient to slide right into a pocket or pouch.
With USB-C, Lightning, and three.5 mm TRS outputs, it gives a plug-and-play expertise for quick, hassle-free setup. The system helps simultaneous output to 2 gadgets—excellent for horizontal filming and vertical livestreaming in a single step. The receiver powers on and off with the digital camera, whereas the transmitter can set off cellphone recording with a single faucet. When the setup is prepared, recording begins immediately.
Weighing solely 11 g, the transmitter clips on with ease and disappears into any wardrobe. It retains a low profile however doesn’t draw back from model—sporting a modern retro design in galactic grey with a delicate inner glow. The metallic charging case completes the expertise with a compact, pocket-friendly construct and a clear lid, including a wise, fashionable contact to a setup made for creators on the transfer.
The battery case that costs the Saramonic Air is sensible. It’s compact and options LED battery indicators for every transmitter, permitting it to slot in one’s pocket or pouch if essential. I like that if I take away a transmitter from a topic and place it within the battery case, the transmitter begins charging. I shot all night, and the Saramonic Air barely burned 20% of its battery. Total, I discovered an honest wi-fi audio resolution that works on each my cellphone and my digital camera. The sound was fairly respectable for the worth and I may see myself maintaining certainly one of these in my documentary equipment.
Saramonic Air Availability
The Saramonic Air – The World Model (with Kind-C adapter solely) is priced at $139 and not using a Lavalier mic and $159 with two Lavalier mics. The US Model (together with each Kind-C and Lightning adapters) is priced at $149 and not using a Lavalier mic and $169 with two Lavalier mics.
About Saramonic
Based in 2012, Saramonic has redefined skilled audio with its award-winning improvements and over 400 patents. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of sound expertise, Saramonic continues to ship cutting-edge options for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content material creators worldwide.
