Sennheiser describes its new Profile Wireless two-channel, 2.4Ghz wireless all-in-one microphone system as a creator’s audio multi-tool, making it simple to capture high-quality audio to accompany your videos, or for podcasts.
Profile Wireless connects to mobile phones, cameras, or computers, and can be used as a clip-on mic, handheld mic or table-top microphone, depending on the situation at hand.
Inside the zipper bag is the rugged, multifunctional charging bar, which is the heart of Profile Wireless. It stores and charges the 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, a 3.5 mm jack coiled cable for camera use, a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, magnetic clips for attaching the mics to delicate clothing, adaptors for connecting the receiver to mobile phones or a camera cold shoe mount, as well as windshields for the clip-on mics and the charging bar.
With the included adaptors, the receiver connects to the filming device of choice, and lets the creator monitor the audio via a dedicated headphone output. The mini mics of the system clip to the clothing or can be attached using the included magnetic mounts.
While the clip-on mics ensure signature Sennheiser audio quality and are unobtrusive, there may still be instances where a creator or videographer would like to work with separate lavalier mics. In these instrances, there’s a lockable 3.5 mm TRS jack for connecting external mics.
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 180° to remain clearly legible.
There are recording situations where a handheld microphone is an ideal 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. For this application, insert a clip-on mic into the charging bar, put the included big foam windshield on, and you have 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 conveniently used as a desktop mic.
Three clever functions in Profile Wireless help users get great audio even in difficult conditions. Each clip-on microphone has 16GB memory for internal recording, a comfortable safety net. When the creator activates Backup Recording Mode, internal recording will be automatically turned on if the wireless signal should become too weak. Finally, there’s Safety Channel Mode that outputs and records backup audio at a lower volume to help protect against clipping.
Range is up to 245 metres in light of sight and up to 150 metres line of sight when taking body blocking into account. Thanks to the integrated handheld option, you get 15+ hours of runtime, able to use the mics when the system is being recharged.
Sennheiser’s Profile Wireless is available for pre-order and will start shipping in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. It will be available for a MAP of US$299.