Saramonic K9 XTX review: professional wireless XLR with timecode that plugs into your existing setup

Saramonic K9 XTX FAQs How long does the Saramonic K9 XTX battery last? Saramonic quotes 7+ hours on the spec sheet and around 14 hours using its recommended Li-ion AA batteries. I measured 4.5 hours per set of two standard Duracell alkaline AAs, roughly half a day’s shoot, which is the figure to plan around unless you are using Li-ion cells. Can the Saramonic K9 XTX be used with any XLR microphone? Yes. You select the mic input type and one of five phantom power options: 3V, 5V, 12V, 24V, or 48V, or you can switch phantom power off entirely for a line-level source. I tested it across three very different XLR mics with no issues. Does the Saramonic K9 XTX need an app to work? Effectively yes. The Saramonic System App handles remote control, monitoring, and crucially the GPS-assisted timecode and UHF frequency setup. Skip installing it, as I...