Saramonic's WiTalk9 X adds a modular headset design and AI-powered ClearTalk 2.0 noise cancellation to its proven 9-person full-duplex wireless intercom system.
Saramonic has expanded its wireless intercom lineup with the WiTalk9 X, an updated version of the WiTalk9 that launched at IBC 2024, that adds a modular headset design and upgraded noise cancellation.
The new three-way modular headband system looks to be an industry first and lets users switch between single-ear, dual-ear, and helmet-ready configurations in as little as 10 seconds. Ear cushions, headband pads, and the metal band itself are all user-replaceable. In single-ear configuration with battery, the headset weighs 172 g (6 oz).
Audio is handled by the ClearTalk 2.0 system, which combines a dual-microphone array with Saramonic's AI noise cancellation. A cardioid primary mic captures the speaker's voice while a secondary omnidirectional mic samples ambient sound, which the noise cancellation algorithm uses to separate voice from background noise.
Saramonic says the system was trained on over 700,000 noise samples across 20,000+ hours and can eliminate up to 40 dB of background noise. The dual-mic array captures 48 kHz/24-bit audio with an 80 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 120 dB max SPL.
Signal transmission runs on 1.9 GHz DECT, with both internal and external antennas continuously monitoring signal quality and automatically selecting the stronger path. Range is quoted at 400 m (1,300 ft). The system supports nine users hub-free and can scale to 64 users by cascading up to four WiTalk Base units via USB-C. The WiTalk Base also enables integration with platforms like Zoom or Teams for remote collaboration. Battery life is 9 hours for the master headset and up to 12 hours for remotes; each headset ships with a spare rechargeable battery.
A companion app provides system setup, parameter adjustment, real-time device monitoring, and — and this will be very useful for teams working internationally —automatic GPS-based frequency compliance.
The WiTalk9 X is available in 3-, 5-, and 9-headset configurations in both single-ear and dual-ear variants, plus individual master and remote headsets. Pricing has not been announced.