Sennheiser’s Profile Wireless is a two-channel, 2.4GHz ‘all-in-one’ microphone system for creators and videographers. The system connects to mobile phones, cameras or computers, and can be used as a clip-on mic, handheld mic or table-top microphone to suit a variety of situations.
‘It was important to us that Profile Wireless can master a diverse set of recording requirements, while being as compact and portable as possible,’ says Category Marketing Manager for Creators, Callie Blake. ‘The range of use cases for Profile Wireless is impressive.’
The Profile Wireless is accompanied by a rugged, multifunctional charging bar that stores and charges key components of the system and doubles as a handheld or desktop mic. The charging bar safely holds a two-channel mini-receiver with an OLED touch display, two pre-paired clip-on microphones that automatically connect to the receiver, magnetic clips for attaching the mics to delicate clothing, and adaptors for connecting the receiver to mobile phones or a camera cold shoe mount.
The carrying bag also contains a 3.5mm jack coiled cable for camera use, a USB-C to USB-C charging cable and windshields for the clip-on mics and charging bar.
With the included adaptors, the receiver connects to a filming device of choice, and allows monitoring of audio via a dedicated headphone output. The mini-mics of the system clip to clothing or can be attached using the included magnetic mounts.
‘While the clip-on mics ensure signature Sennheiser audio quality and are quite unobtrusive, there may still be instances where a creator or videographer would like to work with separate lavalier mics, so there’s a lockable 3.5mm TRS jack for connecting external mics,’ Blake notes.
When a mobile phone is used for capturing video, the Profile Wireless receiver is connected with the included Lightning or mini-USB adaptor. Thanks to a gyro-sensor, the receiver display automatically rotates by 180° to remain clearly legible.
For recording situations where a handheld microphone is the best choice – for example for reporter-style pieces to camera, and interviews where the creator needs more control over the conversation or is speaking with varying interviewees – a clip-on mic can be inserted into the charging bar and the included big foam windshield deployed, giving a fully-fledged reporter’s microphone.
All Profile Wireless components come with mounting threads for standard creator’s accessories such as table stands. Thus, the system can also be used as a desktop mic.
Three functions in Profile Wireless help users get audio even in difficult conditions. First, each clip-on microphone has 16GB memory for internal recording. When the creator activates Backup Recording Mode, internal recording will be automatically turned on if the wireless signal should become too weak. Additionally, a Safety Channel Mode outputs and records backup audio at a lower volume to help protect against clipping.
Range is up to 245m in line-of-sight, and up to 150m line-of-sight when taking body blocking into account.
‘From the start of product development, we involved seasoned videographers and content creators to see what they wished for from a compact wireless audio system, and how existing products could be improved upon,’ says Hendrik Millauer, Product Manager for Broadcast & Film. ‘Profile Wireless is the first and at present only compact 2.4GHz wireless system that has a handheld option integrated, and this option gives you a real 15-plus hours of run time, while with other sets, you cannot use the mics when the system is being recharged.
‘Usability features like the auto-rotating receiver display, the fact that no app is required, and the diverse mounting options – only Sennheiser has thread mounts on the components – make for smooth workflows in content creation. And while there may be lighter clip-on mics on the market, they do not have internal recording or a connector for an external lav mic.’
Profile Wireless will begin shipping in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. The system retails at €299 (MSRP), US$299 (MAP), £259 (MSRP).
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