Sennheiser has introduced a brand new moveable wi-fi microphone package designed to be an inexpensive and versatile all-in-one answer for content material creators and videographers. The Profile Wi-fi system incorporates a wi-fi receiver that may be linked to numerous units, 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 package isn’t anticipated to begin transport till late 2024 or early 2025, but it surely’s out there for preorder beginning right this moment for $299. That’s cheaper than each the favored $349 DJI Mic 2 package, which incorporates related {hardware}, and the Shure MoveMic system, which is $499 when bundled with a wi-fi receiver. Rode’s Wi-fi Go II package can also be $299, but it surely doesn’t embrace an on-the-go charging answer.

The Profile Wi-fi microphones are related in dimension to the DJI Mic 2’s and could be hooked up 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 variety 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 could 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 non-compulsory “Backup Recording Mode” that can robotically begin recording domestically if the connection to the wi-fi receiver turns into unreliable. There’s additionally a “Security Channel Mode” that can document a second copy of the audio at a decrease degree to assist forestall louder sounds from being clipped or distorted.

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

Though wi-fi mic techniques like this are rising in popularity due to their ease of use and handy dimension, utilizing a tiny clip-on mic in hand to conduct an impromptu interview can generally be difficult. Sennheiser’s answer to that drawback has you attaching one of many microphones to the tip 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 linked to a microphone assist or a tiny tripod. The bigger microphone’s form is a bit odd and will end in an additional query or two when sticking it in somebody’s face, but it surely does deliver some further flexibility to an inexpensive microphone package that already provides loads of performance.