SmallRig, manufacturer of hardware accessories for building camera rigs (and lately also lights), has just released yet another product: the SmallRig Forevala W60 belongs to their audio line and is SmallRig’s second wireless audio system following the Wave W1-C system for smartphones.
The transmitters usually have integrated omnidirectional microphones and the possibility to connect external lavalier microphones. The new SmallRig Forevala W60 is no different in this respect. It comes with two transmitters and a receiver, all nicely packaged in a travel case. The transmitters have a built-in microphone, and you can connect an external lav microphone (sold separately).
This new audio setup features low-latency, two-channel wireless audio transmission with a signal range of up to 100 meters (line-of-sight). The internal batteries ought to last about 8 hours before needing to be recharged, which should be enough for most shooting days.
Also nice is the ability to switch between mono and stereo recording, which saves you valuable time during post-production. Another notable feature SmallRig offers is a low-cut function, which eliminates low-frequency noise below 200 Hz.
The carrying case can be connected to a power source via USB-C and charges both the transmitter and receiver while they are stored. SmallRig has even included a hidden USB-A cable that can be used to connect the case directly to a powerbank or other power source.
More specifications
According to SmallRig, the Forevala W60 achieves a latency of just 10ms (one transmitter ⇾ receiver) or 15ms (two transmitters ⇾ receiver). The transmitter can be quickly muted with a short press of the power button.
The used frequency range is 2400 Mhz – 2483.5Mhz (2.4G) and it uses adaptive frequency hopping to minimize drop-outs. Audio is transmitted in 48kHz 16bit format.
In the box, the following is included:
- 2 x Transmitter
- 1 x Receiver
- 1 x Storage Case
- 1 x Carrying Bag
- 1 x TRS to TRS Adapter Cable
- 1 x TRS to TRRS Adapter Cable
- 2 x Furry Windshield
- 1 x USB-C Charging Cable
- 2 x SmallRig Metal Sticker
- 1 x User Manual
The SmallRig Forevala W60 storage case is 16.3cm x 7.2cm x 3cm in size while the transmitter is 5.7 x 3.76 x 1.87cm and the receiver is 6.1 x 4.45 x 2.13cm.
Pricing and availability
This new audio system sells for $199 and is available for preorder now.
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