Saramonic's IBC2026 lineup, including the WiTalk9 X intercom, K9 XTX transmitter, SG MS1 mic and Air series, showcases impressive power and diversity.
Plenty to see from Saramonic at IBC (Stand 11.A17). The audio specialist has had a busy year, and while it’s difficult to choose a highlight, the WiTalk9 X does rather stand out when you look around its stand.
This is a wireless intercom system built around a single modular headset that switches between dual-ear, single-ear, and helmet-mountable configurations in under 10 seconds. It uses true diversity antenna technology, with one external and one internal antenna and automatic signal-strength switching, plus AI-driven noise cancellation aimed at keeping calls clear on busy floors.
Scalability is probably the headline feature. As the name suggests, the system will accommodate 9 users standalone, 16 with a WeTalk9 Base added, and up to 64 across four linked base units, split into as many as 8 groups. A companion app handles configuration and remote management, and the unit connects to a computer over
USB-C.
Selectable phantom power (3V, 5V, 12V, 24V, or 48V) makes it compatible with both dynamic and condenser microphones, and the unit is rated IP66 for water resistance, with runtime of up to 14 hours from its Li-ion battery or a pair of swappable AAs. It's $299 for the transmitter alone, or $749 for the full kit with receiver, lavalier, mounts, cables, antennas, a 64 GB microSD card, and a carrying bag.
The SG MS1 was released around the same time. This is a mid-side stereo shotgun microphone in a body just 15 cm (5.9 inches) long and weighing 91 g (3.2 oz). Its cardioid-plus-figure-8 capsule setup gives three output modes: decoded L/R stereo, raw M-S stereo over XLR for processing in post, and switchable mono. Stereo width, gain, and output mode are all adjustable via Saramonic's app.
It runs on 48V phantom power, USB-C, or an internal battery good for up to five hours, and ships with a shock mount, cables, windscreens, and a case. It's $350, available now direct from Saramonic.
And lastly there is the Air and the Air SE, dual wireless lavalier systems newly expanded to two price points that stretch from budget to prosumer.
The Air SE is the entry point: a dual-channel, two-person kit with transmitters around 5 g each, AI noise cancellation with strong and weak modes, and 48 kHz/24-bit recording. Battery life is 6 hours per charge (4.5 with noise cancellation on), with the charging case good for 28 hours total. It comes in two configurations: the Air SE 01 with a USB-C receiver at $49.99, and the Air SE 02 with USB-C and Lightning receivers at $69.99.
The standard Air system steps up with a larger 6 mm lavalier diaphragm, a 1.05-inch color display on the receiver, dual-device output for shooting horizontal and vertical simultaneously, and a –6 dB safety track. It's priced from $139 (Type-C only, no lavaliers) to $169 (Type-C and Lightning, with two lavaliers), depending on region and configuration.