Earlier this month, I reviewed the Saramonic Blink500 B2+, a brand new wi-fi microphone system that’s been designed particularly for content material creators on TikTok or Instagram. This month it’s the flip of Saramonic’s sister model Boya to get the overview remedy.
Right now, Boya is launching its all-new Botanic, an all-in-one wi-fi microphone system with on-board recording for faultless backup. I’ve had an opportunity to spend a while testing the Boyamic to deliver you an unique preview of this versatile wi-fi microphone system.
At first look, this all-new system shares lots of the options discovered within the premium RØDE Wi-fi Professional package. Just like the RØDE product, the Boyamic system is greater than only a plain wi-fi microphone, it’s a complete resolution that gives onboard recording on every transmitter unit which have built-in mics in addition to an enter for a Lavalier mic.
The 2 small transmitting mics join wirelessly with the Boyamic’s receiver unit. This implies you possibly can transmit and document direct dwell sound to your digital camera, smartphone or audio recorder from the receiver’s USB port or analog output.
Because of the onboard recording function, every transmitter unit also can document its personal model of the sound with as much as 15 hours of onboard recording which can be utilized as a security observe or when the transmitters are too distant or not in direct line of sight of the receiver. Boya claims the working distance for the mics is as much as 300 meters. I feel that’s a bit of optimistic except in excellent situations, however the sign energy is, however, glorious.
Because of its 3-in-1 design, the Boyamic can join with virtually any recording machine. The receiver has modular USB-C and Apple Lighting adapters, enabling it to document on to Android smartphones and iPhones. There’s additionally a line-out analog jack that can be utilized to feed sound right into a video digital camera, DSLR or digital audio recorder.
For the onboard recording perform, the Boyamic’s two transmitter models every have 8GB of reminiscence which is sufficient for capturing as much as 15 hours of audio. Having the on-board recording perform is beneficial, particularly if the wi-fi connection ought to drop for any purpose. With onboard recording you all the time have a second model recorded, probably at a decrease acquire degree in case there are any stunning sounds that overload the mic.
The Boyamic transmitters are sufficiently small to clip onto a jacket or different clothes and provide a 48kHz sampling fee with a 24-bit depth and a signal-to-noise ratio of 90dB. The mics can deal with a most sound strain of 120dB, which needs to be sufficient to cowl most sudden sounds. The general audio high quality is one among readability and depth.
One facet I actually like in regards to the Boyamic in contrast with, say, the Saramonic Blink500 B+ is the inclusion of mics inputs. Boya even consists of two Lavalier mics with the package, making the wi-fi transmitter simple to cover within the onscreen expertise’s pocket leaving you to only cover the little Lavalier mics.
The Boyamic’s receiver unit has a transparent OLED display screen for making adjustments to the settings utilizing two buttons on the aspect of the unit. There’s additionally a headphone output on the receiver for monitoring the output. Modifications will be made to the microphone settings from the receiver unit with out having to stroll to the distant mics to make tweaks.
When not in use, the mics and receiver unit will be stowed away within the Boyamic’s charging case which presents a complete attainable working time of fifty hours. The charging case is sufficiently small to slot in an overcoat pocket and it may possibly recharge the transmitters and receiver unit 1.5 instances, with every machine capable of function for as much as 10 hours on a single cost. The precise battery life will depend upon the gap between models, acquire ranges used and whether or not onboard recording is in use.
I really like the truth that the Boyamic case will be charged utilizing the provided USB Sort-C cable or on any suitable Qi wi-fi charging mat. The charging case is product of laborious polycarbonate. I don’t understand how rugged the case can be on location, however I feel RØDE Wi-fi Professional’s use of a textile coated storage case might be a more sensible choice.
Verdict: The Boyamic 3-in-1 wi-fi microphone system presents unbelievable worth for cash and glorious versatility, due to its onboard recording and talent to take a Lavalier mic. With as much as 15 hours of recording on every microphone’s 8GB built-in reminiscence, you possibly can all the time have a secondary backup in case there’s an issue with reception on the digital camera finish of the arrange. This security observe perform is significant for these one off occasions the place you solely get one shot on the motion. The Boyamic is an inexpensive and full wi-fi microphone for content material creators, podcasters and documentary producers.
Pricing & Availability: The Boyamic 3-in-1 Wi-fi Microphone System is obtainable now and prices $159 / £160 / €188. The package consists of two transmitters, one receiver, two Lavalier mics and all mandatory cables.
Extra information: boya-mic.com
Tech Specs:
- Onboard reminiscence: 8GB.
- Polar sample: Omnidirectional.
- Wi-fi frequency: 2.4GHz.
- Recording: 48kHz/24-bit.
- Frequency vary: 20Hz – 20kHz.
- Most SPL: 120dB.
- Sign-to-noise ratio: >90dB.
- Transmission vary: As much as 300m line of sight.
- Digital connectivity: USB-C.
- Working time: 6 hours (with onboard recording) / 10 hours (with out onboard recording).
- Charging time: 1.5 hours.
- Weight: Transmitter 24g / Receiver 29g / Case 180g.
- Equipment included: Magnet x 2, fur windshield x 2, 3.5mm TS to three.5mm TRS audio cable x 1, USB-A to USB-C cable x 1, carrying pouch x 1, Lavalier mic x 2, clip for Lavalier mic x 2, foam windscreen for Lavalier mic x 2.
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