YC Onion has just introduced their new 2-person wireless microphone, the KIWI. It is the smallest one I have personally come across, and all that is left is to hope that the sound quality that comes from that “lipstick-size device” is acceptable. As we continued to storm NAB’s show floor, this time we came across the “KIWI”, which was presented to us by the very friendly and knowledgeable Sandy. YC Onion is known for giving their products creative “food names” and the KIWI wireless microphone is no exception. Name aside, what really struck us when we first saw this product was its size and the innovative way the two microphones can be kept and attached to the receiver when not in use. When it comes to specifications, here is what you can expect from this miniature device: Service range: 50m when a line of sight is doable, and 10m when there is no direct eye contact Battery capacity: 160 mAh for the Transmitter and 280 mAh for the Receiver. According to the company, this will keep the device running for about 8 hours Weight: Transmitter, 6.5g. Receiver, 20g Size dimensions: Transmitter, 13*23.5*22.5mm. Receiver, 47*23.5*24.5mm YC Onion, KIWI wireless audio system. Credit: CineD As this is NOT a product review in any way, but rather a first look at a new product on the show floor, what really caught our attention was the “microphone magnet attachment” that helps when “hidden recording” is preferred. (Hell, we all grow up in broadcast or...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 25 April, 2023