Godox has introduced the Godox Magic XT1, their newest tiny 2.4GHz wi-fi microphone system. It joins the opposite half a dozen wi-fi microphone methods within the Godox lineup, however presents a novel twist.
The Magic XT1 receiver acts as each the case and charger for the 2 transmitters. It’s an identical charging idea to the Saramonic BlinkMe (purchase right here) however with a really totally different implementation.
Godox Magic XT1 – 2+1=1
Godox says the precept of the brand new Godox Magic XT1 is that 2+1=1. Odd strategy to say it, however I get the idea, and it’s positively a step in the fitting course. Primarily, when you want to use it, there are 2 transmitters and 1 receiver (2+1).
However when you want to retailer or cost it, the 2 transmitters sit on the underside of the receiver, leaving only a single unit (=1). And when the transmitters are safely stowed into the receiver, you may nonetheless connect it to your digital camera’s hotshoe for simple storage.
A variety of small wi-fi microphones, together with Godox’s personal Godox WES (purchase right here), include a separate case for charging all three items. This simplifies the method, making issues just a little simpler and having one fewer equipment to fret about.
For Cameras, USB-C and Lightning gadgets
The Magic XT1 helps each TRS inputs for cameras, in addition to USB-C or Lightning for smartphones and tablets. You can even join it digitally to your laptop utilizing USB, too. The Lightning model is a bit more costly because it’s primarily the identical as the usual USB-C bundle however with the added TRS to Lightning cable.
It transmits 48KHz 24bit audio with a 70dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and a most sound stress stage of 115dB. So, it might probably deal with topics getting fairly loud when it’s clipped onto them. It additionally incorporates a 150Hz low-cut filter and one-click noise discount.
Talking of topics getting loud, you’ve acquired three choices for outputting to your digital camera:
- Mono – The place each mics are blended to each channels.
- Stereo – The place every mic goes to its personal channel.
- -6dB – The place mics are blended with one channel at full quantity and the opposite attenuated 6dB as a backup for when your topics get loud.
Value and Availability
The Godox Magic XT1 ought to begin popping up for pre-order quickly. The USB-C model is predicted to have a worth of round $109, whereas the Lightning model is round $129. Once more, it’s the identical because the USB-C model however with an additional cable.
For now, yow will discover out extra info on the Godox web site or go to the Godox stand at NAB 2024.
