Every TrueWave Pro AIR-B2 and AIR-B4 system ships with a magnetic charging cable for each microphone. So why would anyone buy the AIR-BX charging dock? Here's our honest take.
What the dock does
- Two bays: one handheld mic and one bodypack
- Magnetic contacts — drop the mic in, no plugs to line up
- Charge-status LEDs, so you can see what's ready at a glance
- USB-C powered (5V), plus a USB output port
- Compact: 165 × 84 × 70 mm
When the included cables are enough
- You own the system yourself and charge it at home.
- One or two people handle the gear and are careful with it.
- The mics travel in a case and are charged on a desk between gigs.
If that's you, save the money — the cables do the same job.
When the dock is worth it
1. Shared gear run by volunteers or staff
In churches, schools and function venues, the biggest cause of “the mic's not working” is a mic that went back in the cupboard flat. A dock gives the mics a fixed home. Mic goes in the dock → mic charges. It turns charging from a task into a habit.
2. You use a bodypack
The dock is designed to hold both a handheld and an AIR-BX-B1 bodypack. For a preacher or presenter who uses the bodypack every week, the dock keeps it charged and in one place, rather than a loose cable on a shelf.
3. You need to see status at a glance
The LEDs let the person setting up see instantly which mics are ready — useful ten minutes before a service or assembly.
4. Cables keep going missing
Loose charging cables walk. A dock bolted to a shelf or sitting in a lectern doesn't.
How many do you need?
| Your system | Suggested docks |
|---|---|
| AIR-B2 (2 handhelds) | 1 — plus a cable for the second mic, or 2 docks |
| AIR-B2 + bodypack | 1–2 |
| AIR-B4 (4 handhelds) | 2 |
| AIR-B4 + bodypack | 2–3 |
Each dock charges one handheld and one bodypack, so four handhelds need two docks or a mix of docks and cables.
Our verdict
For personal use, skip it. For any shared setup — church, school, club, venue, hire kit — the AIR-BX charging dock at $69.99* is one of the cheapest ways to make sure your mics work every time. Add it to an order over $100 and shipping is free within Australia.
*AUD inc GST at the time of writing.
FAQ
Does the dock come with a power adaptor?
It's USB-C powered — use any quality 5V USB adaptor. Check the product page for what's included.
Will it charge the handhelds from my AIR-B2 or AIR-B4?
Yes — it's designed for AIR-BX handheld and bodypack transmitters used with both systems.
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