Saramonic recently introduced the Air, a lightweight dual-channel wireless microphone system that operates over the 2.4 GHz band. It’s clearly designed for people who want a fast, no-fuss audio setup—vloggers, mobile filmmakers, and interview shooters in particular.
This release comes on the heels of the Saramonic Mix system, which offers more modular features like swappable mic capsules. The Air, by comparison, keeps things as simple as possible. No interchangeable parts, no menu diving – just clip it on and go.
Saramonic Air key features
- Operates on the 2.4 GHz digital spectrum
- Two transmitters with built-in microphones
- Lavaliers included for each transmitter
- Receiver with a small color display
- Mono/stereo output toggle
- USB-C port for digital output and charging
- Up to 100-meter range (line of sight)
- Includes a compact charging case
Both transmitters have mics built into the clip, but also come with wired lavs for a cleaner or more discreet option. The receiver gives you visual feedback on signal strength, audio levels, and battery life. Output is available via 3.5mm or USB-C, which makes it easy to plug directly into a smartphone, computer, or mirrorless camera. There are no adapters needed.
The range is decent in open areas, but as with most 2.4 GHz systems, signal dropouts can happen when obstructions or interference come into play. This band is shared with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other devices, so reliability will vary depending on where you’re shooting.
The charging case is a welcome inclusion. It houses the full kit and keeps everything topped up between shoots. Runtime is competitive with other entry-level systems (around 6 hours on a full charge), but you’ll want to keep that case nearby if you’re working long days.
Saramonic Mix vs. Saramonic Air
The Saramonic Mix system, released earlier this year, offers more flexibility. It’s modular, has multiple form factors, and might appeal to creators who want to swap mic capsules or work in varied setups. The Air doesn’t try to be that. It’s more of a “set it and forget it” system. For people who don’t want to think about gear and just want to hit record, that’s a big plus.
The Air lacks internal recording, so if the signal drops or something goes wrong, you lose the take. Other systems in this category (like the Rode Wireless GO II or DJI Mic) offer onboard backups, which give you a safety net the Air simply doesn’t have.
Audio recording in 2025
The Saramonic Air isn’t built for professionals, and that’s fine. It’s built for fast, functional, two-person audio capture on a budget. There aren’t many bells and whistles, but the fact that it just works out of the box will appeal to many users who don’t want to troubleshoot audio gear in the field.
Audio used to be one of the biggest pain points for independent filmmakers and low-budget productions. Even ten or fifteen years ago, capturing clean, usable dialogue meant renting gear or relying on recorders and lavs that weren’t easy to monitor or sync.
Now, compact systems like the Air make it possible for solo creators and small crews to get decent sound without much effort. Dialogue is clearer. Setup times are shorter. The barrier to entry is dramatically lower.
It’s not a perfect system, and it won’t cover every use case. However, the fact that something this lightweight, wireless, and relatively affordable exists, and is good enough for a lot of real-world work, says a great deal about how far audio tools have come.
For indie filmmakers, content creators, and anyone tired of wrestling with old-school lav packs and cables, that’s a welcome shift.
Price and availability
The Saramonic Air was officially launched on June 24, 2025, and is now available through Saramonic’s website and other major retailers. In the U.S., the version without lav mics sells for $149, and the one that includes two lavs goes for $169. The global version costs a bit less at $139 without lavs or $159 with them.
For more information about the Saramonic Air, visit their official website.
Affordable wireless mics are everywhere now. What do you think of the sudden wave of options? Tried one that surprised you?