Self-contained bluetooth mic at DVinfo.net

Greg Miller · August 21st, 2024, 07:40 PM

Howdy folks,

It's awfully quiet in here. I hope everyone's had a good summer. Here's another random topic for contemplation.

Does anyone make a small Bluetooth mic that can pair with generic BT devices ... i.e. NOT need its own special receiver or proprietary smartphone app? But perhaps could connect generically with a phone. Hopefully about the size of a Rode Go II. Just curious what people are making these days.

Peace, out. ;-)

Boyd Ostroff · August 30th, 2024, 08:21 AM

Wouldn't latency be a big problem with with using a bluetooth microphone for video? I mean, if you were shooting the video on a phone with a bluetooth mic, then I suppose it could compensate. But seems like using it as a wireless mic with a regular video camera would be a problem.

Pete Cofrancesco · August 30th, 2024, 02:42 PM

The Shure MoveMic is the best sounding bluetooth solution directly into your phone. The system is expensive but they offera mobile only package for $249 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1803901-REG/shure_mv_one_z7_movemic_one_direct_to.html/BI/2855/KBID/3801. While other systems like DJI offer bluetooth the quality isn't good but a much better value.

https://youtu.be/BTWfTTCa_uc?si=nOC9t07ZnHAO_gbC
https://youtu.be/nWtn9ZrRVGQ?si=Ap74MKBcUkjWWsgg

Greg Miller · August 30th, 2024, 10:08 PM

Boyd,
Latency is a good question. I've been trying to research this (starting essentially from scratch). From what I've found, latency can very widely depending on which codec is used. I have not seen any indication that it can be shorter than ~40 mSec. I believe that, for any given codec, it will be a fixed amount for the duration of any given recording, so once it's synced in post it should be stable.

Pete,
Thanks for the info about the Shure system, and for the other links! I'm reading this very late at night, but I will certainly explore all that info tomorrow.

This makes me think back to some older systems such as the Wii Audiolink system (mfg. Jancus). I'm pretty sure those also used 2.4 Ghz. Apparently they still have some current products. I wonder whether they were some proprietary digital system not relying on the BT standards.

August 21st, 2024, 07:40 PM	#1
Greg Miller Trustee Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,792	Self-contained bluetooth mic Howdy folks, It's awfully quiet in here. I hope everyone's had a good summer. Here's another random topic for contemplation. Does anyone make a small Bluetooth mic that can pair with generic BT devices ... i.e. NOT need its own special receiver or proprietary smartphone app? But perhaps could connect generically with a phone. Hopefully about the size of a Rode Go II. Just curious what people are making these days. Peace, out. ;-)

August 30th, 2024, 08:21 AM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Re: Self-contained bluetooth mic Wouldn't latency be a big problem with with using a bluetooth microphone for video? I mean, if you were shooting the video on a phone with a bluetooth mic, then I suppose it could compensate. But seems like using it as a wireless mic with a regular video camera would be a problem.

August 30th, 2024, 02:42 PM	#3
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Self-contained bluetooth mic The Shure MoveMic is the best sounding bluetooth solution directly into your phone. The system is expensive but they offera mobile only package for $249 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1803901-REG/shure_mv_one_z7_movemic_one_direct_to.html/BI/2855/KBID/3801. While other systems like DJI offer bluetooth the quality isn't good but a much better value. https://youtu.be/BTWfTTCa_uc?si=nOC9t07ZnHAO_gbC https://youtu.be/nWtn9ZrRVGQ?si=Ap74MKBcUkjWWsgg Last edited by Pete Cofrancesco; August 30th, 2024 at 03:48 PM.

August 30th, 2024, 10:08 PM	#4
Greg Miller Trustee Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,792	Re: Self-contained bluetooth mic Boyd, Latency is a good question. I've been trying to research this (starting essentially from scratch). From what I've found, latency can very widely depending on which codec is used. I have not seen any indication that it can be shorter than ~40 mSec. I believe that, for any given codec, it will be a fixed amount for the duration of any given recording, so once it's synced in post it should be stable. Pete, Thanks for the info about the Shure system, and for the other links! I'm reading this very late at night, but I will certainly explore all that info tomorrow. This makes me think back to some older systems such as the Wii Audiolink system (mfg. Jancus). I'm pretty sure those also used 2.4 Ghz. Apparently they still have some current products. I wonder whether they were some proprietary digital system not relying on the BT standards.