Rode Wireless GO Review
Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
- Combo clip-on microphone or beltpack transmitter for lavalier/headset mic/ built-in omnidirectional condenser mic for broadcast-quality sound
- Portable super-lightweight and ultra-compact
- Power TX and RX have built-in USB-C rechargeable batteries/ up to 7 hours on a full charge including a battery Saver mode
- Audio delivers crystal clear audio under any conditions/ up to 70M range but optimized for shorter-range operation
- Advanced the transmitter and receiver pair in just 3 seconds/ 3-stage output pad 0 -6dB and -12dB/ use up to 8 systems in one location
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 169,076 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Rode Wireless GO. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Rode Wireless GO. For example, 82% of 85,352 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Rode Wireless GO have given positive feedback.
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RF interference with plug in mic
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by peter on B&H Photo Video
First the good. Love the very small size and how easy this is to use. Now the not so good. The built in mic on the transmitter is not great quality and sounds a bit tinny or thin to my ears. The biggest problem I am having is when I plug in an external mic, the RF interference rejection is not good. With a lavalier mic clipped near your shirt collar with a decent length of cable I am hearing RF interference from the microphone even when the transmitter is clipped to your belt or in your pocket. The closer the mic is to the transmitter the worse the interference. Very disappointed in this. ... More
This Could Be The Best Wireless Mic For vLoggers
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Larry on B&H Photo Video
Is This The Best Wireless Mic For vLoggers? The Rode Wireless Go Wireless Mic Kit Full Review Good: This mic system is really small and lightweight. I wanted something small that would fit nicely on my GoPro without making the overall profile of my GoPro too big. This system gives me a small profile with clean audio and the flexibility of being wireless. Good: Setup was super easy. I was a little worried when I looked at the QuickStart guide which is simply printed in the box with pictures and no words but it only took me a couple seconds to actually get the transmitter and receiver linked and ready to use. Good: The receiver has all kinds of great information on it you, get battery levels for both the transmitter and receiver you get the audio levels coming into the receiver so you can see if your input levels are too hot in your audio is clipping, you get to see that you are linked up to the transmitter, you can also see your decibel levels so that you know if you're on low medium or high and you can make that adjustment from the receiver as well. Good: The transmitter is also unique because it has a built-in microphone this means you don't actually have to use a plug-in lavalier microphone if you don't want to you can just simply clip this on yourself or on your talent and you are ready to start using the system in it's entirety. Now if you do have a preferred microphone you can plug in to the 3.5 mm jack and use your microphone that way. The transmitter also has two little holes on the side of the microphone that allow you to connect a little clip-on dead cat that you get two of when you buy the kit. Good: The transmitter and receiver both have built-in batteries that last up to seven hours on a full charge. This is really nice because you don't have to worry about trying to find AA or AAA batteries you just need to go ahead and plug in your transmitter and receiver to make sure it has a charge before you start using them. You can also plug into an external battery pack and actually charge them and or power them from an external power source while recording. Good: The belt clip actually works as a hot shoe mount. Unlike other wireless microphone systems where you have to remove the belt clip to put on a hot shoe mount you don't have to do that with the Rode Wireless Go system, you simply use the belt clip to slip it right into the hot shoe mount of your camera. Good: The Rode Wireless Go allows you to make adjustments to the input levels. This is really important when using cameras like the GoPro because there is very limited control over the audio input. This is also great if you have a camera with weak and or noisy preamps because you can lower the in-camera audio levels down and then increase the input levels from the mic helping you get louder cleaner audio. Also the controls for the audio gain are on the receiver so if you are monitoring your audio and notice it's coming in too low you don't have to access the transmitter to make the adjustment you can do it from your end with the receiver. Bad: I would like to see the inclusion of a dual USB C charging cable so I don't have to take up two plugs on my power strip when recharging the transmitter and receiver. Bad: You can't really hide the transmitter/mic if you are using the built-in mic because as small as the pack is it's still a transmitter pack. Also when using the built-in mic while wearing a t-shirt it seems to have a little trouble staying put I don't know if this will prove to be a problem, only more usage over time will tell. It hasnt been a problem this far and to be fair it takes some getting used to feeling the transmitter pack on you instead of just a small lav mic. Bottomline: The Rode Wireless Go mic is a really well thought out and designed product that I think is a great way for independent content creators to get into a high quality budget wireless mic system. I would like to see a future model that allows you to link two transmitters to one receiver and I want to see other mics like a handheld that will also work in the system. All in all this is a great wireless kit especially for vLoggers that want to keep their setup small and discreet. ... More
Good unit, works well
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Terry on B&H Photo Video
I just got this setup and tested it on my DSLR as well as my videocam (XLR based). I needed a light, flexible setup for videoing interviews on the go where I could just clip on a mic to the persons clothes and quick setup on my camera. I hoped to try using this with a shotgun mic input as well, so I could video presenters from 30-40 feet away in a noisy setup. Here is my detailed review.... The packaging is very frustrating. You have to rip and tear at many levels to get to the goods. The product comes with a quick start guide because its apparently so easy to use, but a more detailed manual and explanation would be helpful (not available on Rodes website either). The send and receive units are quite small. They are both charged by USB cables (two small ones supplied). Somewhere I read they are good for 6.5 hours on a charge. Also included are two small wind covers, a cable that goes from the receiver to your camera (3.55m). I also bought a Rode converter to convert the output to XLR for my video camera that only has XLR in (my DSLR accepts the 3.5mm cable). I did not try this unit on a cell phone. Fairly easy to use. Hold down the power button on the transmitter and receiver for 3 seconds and both units power up, link, with the receiver showing a volume meter. You can easily see if you are getting any volume based on the receivers meter going up and down. The sending unit has two blue leds. Unfortunately if the talent is wearing this outwardly, the tiny blue lights would show up in your video so its time for black gaffer tape I guess. I plugged the receiver into my DSLR, and clipped the receiver to the hot shoe mount (nice touch). I recorded some video. The audio level out of the box is fine. The sound clarity is very good, however it takes a little off the top end of the sound, which could be a good thing, depending on your environment. I found the microphone picks up well, but if the talent talks while turning their head to the far left or right, you can pick up a little bit of loss of volume (not much, but slightly noticeable). If the talent talks straight forward its no problem. The receiver has a DB button, which allows three sensitivities of DB (low, med, high). The lowest position works fine for the clip on mic. The levels are pretty good. I think I had my DSLR input sensitivity set at 21 out of 30 and everything worked great. No drop outs. I didnt test this unit for distance, but at 10 feet away there was no problem. The tiny clip on has a built in mic, but also a spot to insert your own lavier. I did not try that. I did try a shotgun mic with a conversion from XLR to 3.5, to see if I could use this unit to pick up sound from far away. This turned out to be tricky in terms of levels. At the lowest level, one of my shotguns could not deliver enough volume level, probably about 1/3 of what was needed. I plugged in another video mic (XLR), and that seemed to work, however I had to bump up the DB sensitivity to Medium which introduced a tiny bit of underlying noise. So, not totally what I was looking for, for remote usage of a shotgun mic. So, in total, if you want to use this unit for run and gun quick setups so that you can interview subjects, it works well. It does not produce the fidelity of a $600+ pro wireless lav setup, however for most people the audio will be quite acceptable for the price point. ... More
Turns off after 15 min out of range
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Henrik on B&H Photo Video
I came across an issue that made it unusable for me. Just a heads up for anyone else that might be affected by that too. If there is no link between the transmitter and receiver or the transmitter is out of range for more than 15 minutes, the transmitter will turn off. So if your talent goes out of range and you don't have access to it to ensure the transmitter is on you don't get any audio. Unfortunately that made it unusable for me.
It may be the way we're using them...
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Thomas on B&H Photo Video
We bought this to meet an unexpected situation. Our martial arts school has been closed down for some weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, and in consequence we've been providing video tutorials for our students at home. We have a couple of Canon vixia camcorders that we pressed into use for this -- and we found some limitations with the built-in microphone systems. If the instructor leading the lesson speaks in a soft, conversational tone, the words are sometimes lost. We bought the Rode Wireless Go in an attempt to address this. Regrettably, our initial recordings using the Rode exposed some unexpected challenges. Demonstrating physical skills means that we sometimes get a fair amount of cloth rustling noise as the instructor moves. Also, there's a definite slight reverberation effect -- the room sounds very live, so the instructor's voice is sometimes less clear than working with the built-in microphones on the camcorders. I don't know that this is a flaw with the microphones themselves -- it may be down to the way we're using them. We intend to keep experimenting with them, to see if we can find a way to use them effectively. As of this writing, they haven't gotten us where we need to be. ... More
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Buyer Beaware! Quality Isssue - Transmitter & Internal Mic
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Ziyin on B&H Photo Video
I purchased wireless go back in May and had only used once with Rode lav microphone. After that, the internal microphone doesn't work anymore. Googling this issue I found tons of people having the same issue - internal microphone malfunction after plugging in the external mic. So if you are considering buying this product, make sure to test this first. Other than the transmitter issue, the battery life is very bad, I only get 3-4 hours of non-stop recording time instead of the advertised 7 hours. Rode customer service is also mediocre, requiring multiple times of purchasing proof even after I registered the warranty + uploaded the proof of purchase. Their website said for warranty repairs they will provide shipping label and the service is free, yet what they actually provided was a piece of shipping address and I still need to pay for the shipping for such a dumb defective product they made. ... More
Excellent Mic for shooting YT videos
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Martin on B&H Photo Video
I do a lot of How-To videos on YT using my iPhone 13 Pro Max. I used to use a Lav mic that was tethered to my phone and I'd clip the Lav to my shirt. This Rode Wireless has freed me from being tethered to the iPhone and I love it. The way I wear this new mic is, I wind a Ace bandage around my chest and clip the mic on it in the middle then put a t-shirt on to cover it. No noise at all from rubbing on the shirt. The mic itself is somewhat recessed down into case. Great design so no rubbing can occur. Then I walked outside in 20mph winds and absolutely no wind noise coming thru the mic. My shirt was acting like a dead cat. I was thrilled because most all my videos are done outside. This Rode Wireless mic does come with two small dead cats that clip on the mic, but I found that the clips are crazy small and difficult to clip on the mic and I didn't know whether they'd even stay on the mic under my shirt. That's when I tried the mic under my shirt without them and that worked fabulous. To make this mic work with an iPhone, be sure to buy the 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Microphone Cable which is an extra cost. About $12 or so. This cable has a black and a gray end. This cable hooks the mic and the iPhone together. The cable that comes with the Rode Wireless has a black end on both ends and will not work with a iPhone. You will also need a Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter that plugs into the iPhone then the 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Microphone Cable plugs into that. This Rode Wireless was just turn it on and it automatically paired and I was ready to go. Great sound. It has 3 gain settings. Hi, med and low. I found for my voice and where I placed the mic, med was the best setting. ... More
Below Expectations
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Mike on B&H Photo Video
This system looked good when viewing the specs but I still had my concerns. I tested this system using a Sony AX700 camcorder. I tested using the built-in mic and two lav mics. The first thing you will notice is the issue of the direct line of sight. When Rode says in the line of sight they MEAN direct line of sight. After walking just 50 feet from the camera and after slowly turning 360 you could tell it was already having trouble staying connected. At less than 100 feet it was dropping out predictably. Under perfect conditions, it would work at about 200 feet but no further. Direct line of sight will not be an issue if you know that the camera and subject will not be moving and no one will be walking between the receiver and transmitter. But if everyone is mobile and you are working outside of 50 to 75 feet, you will be disappointed. The second issue is the audio had a fair amount of low static noise. Several other people have reported this issue and apparently, the problem is affecting my copy. If you already have one of these units and you are not hearing static then consider yourself lucky. Which would also bring up a QC issue. I tried different mics and lav's and also moved the camera to two different locations but it made no difference in the amount of static I was hearing. The specs on the system seem really good but in actual use, it falls short. The fact you have such a long battery life and small form factor will get anyone's attention. I just wish I could use it. Maybe version 2 will be the ticket. I really wanted this unit to work. ... More
Well worth the money!
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Brandon on B&H Photo Video
I received my Rode GO Compact Wireless Mic today. This set is outstanding!!! Size: The two units together are slightly smaller than a standard business card. They are thin, compact, and easy to deploy. Application: I used my set immediately to assist my wife with a FB Live broadcast. We filmed in the backyard of our residence. Her audio was strong and crystal clear. There was no interference from the sound of the waterfall. The clips on the back of the units are the same size as a shoe connection so they both fit perfectly in a cold shoe. I placed the TX box in a cold shoe with the mic facing me (selfie style) and made a quick video. Even with the TX box a couple feet in front of me the sound was still amazing. I can't say enough about this set. I haven't owned them long enough to confirm battery performance but the batteries performed well all day and still have more than 50% life. If you have always wanted a LAV set but were turned off by the cost, this is the set for you. $200 is a steal for the capabilities and ease of use. It will improve your audio performance more than you can imagine. For reference, I already own a traditional Rode wireless LAV set that performs flawlessly. This set has comparable audio and is much easier to use. Take a moment to consider the Rode GO Compact Wireless Microphone system. **I have no affiliation with Rode or B&H. I am just a consumer that produces several videos a week. ... More
Serious Design Flaw. Should not be sold.
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by ari on B&H Photo Video
I have now had the same problem with two of these kits purchased a couple of months apart. The transmitter has a design flaw related to the 3.5mm microphone port that causes the internal microphone to stop working. Basically, when you remove a 3.5mm lav microphone from the transmitter the internal transmitter microphone will stop working. You can squeeze the transmitter on the front and back and the internal microphone will start working again while you squeeze, but it stops immediately when you stop squeezing. This is a serious design flaw and the product should be removed from the market until it is fixed. ... More
Great Purchase
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Mitchell on B&H Photo Video
I'm an actor and have to self-tape auditions at home. I was using a wired lavalier mic for several years but wanted to step-up my game. I researched wireless mics and came across this system. I went to speak to an audio expert at B&H who also thought this Rode Wireless Go System could be what I needed. Although it comes with it's own built in mic, I decided the additional Rode Lav Mic to plug in to the transmitter would be the way to go. I was really happy with the results but I live in an apartment off a very noisy street and wanted to test the difference by also purchasing a separate unidirectional lav mic to see if it could cut down on outside noise, but the mic itself was much bigger than the Rode Lavalier Mic and it just couldn't match the sound of the Rode. I'm returning the unidirectional mic and sticking with Rode all the way. I realized that in lowering the volume down in editing and taking out a bit of the outside noise that it's exactly what I need. So happy I decided to buy this system and it's so amazing that both the receive and transmitter fit in the palm of my hand at the same time. They connect so easy - no changing channels. ... More
Insanely Good!
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Jakin on B&H Photo Video
This is certainly no Lectrosonics or Axient/Shure, but Im seriously blown away at the audio quailty, RF performance, size, and overall performance of a mic at this price point. Seriously guys, this is dirt cheap. I had a unique situation where I had to create several mobile closed captioning units for a large event with multiple sessions happening at the same time. I was able to deploy these units to each hearing impaired individual, they would clip the transmitter onto the presenter, and I used the SC7 cable to get the receiver into an iPod Touch with Zoom, which then streamed the audio over to the remote captioner. It worked flawlessly. We have a heavy 2.4Ghz environment, right in the middle of downtown Austin and never had a single dropout or any interference. The battery life is great, and the build quality is great for the price point. The use of USB-C instead of Micro USB is the cherry on top. Its also great that you can plug a different Lav or whatever can be adapted into 3.5mm into the Tx. I only wish there was more granular gain control for the input, but once again, for the price, I cant complain. ... More
Would be great, but its not usable...
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by stephen on B&H Photo Video
I love the size and the sound from these, and in small places not in the city, they work ok within maybe 20 feet. But outside, even 20 feet is questionable, and in someplace like timessquare NY where I had it mounted to a gimbal, 24mm lens, shooting a half body walking in unison, so maybe 5 feet away from each other, 6 at most, directly in front of them and every try had dropouts consistently, on two different units. Sadly, this makes them useless since you cannot rely on them. I am returning the second and keeping my original one for myself for some youtube in my house, where they are OK, and its not critical. I would say if you were Vlogging, where you were holding the camera or in a low volume area like the suburbs its fine, which is likely why they got good reviews on youtube, but in real world situations, or busy areas like NYC, they just do not work reliably at all. When they do, the sound is crisp, clear and clean, volume is high enough for even bad preamps, so if you just need to youtube, they may be great, for anything else, I sincerely hope rode comes out with a new better version of these that are more reliable, even if the units have to grow a bit to do so. ... More
QC and interference issues
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Maksym on B&H Photo Video
I pre-ordered the unit soon after the announcement. When it arrived, it seemed to work fine for a few hours, but then the internal mic stopped working completely. On top of that, I found out that none of my lavaliers worked with it either - the interference noise was atrocious (have they tested the unit with external mics at all?). I contacted the support and was told that I had to send the unit in for repair (after just purchasing it, great). Then I had to wait another two weeks until it got fixed. Not only did I not receive any apologies or compensation for their QC blunder, but I also got charged (!) by the local service center for so-called diagnostics. In conclusion, is it a bad product? No. But I would NOT recommend pre-ordering it, because chances are youll get a defective beta unit. Wait for full release. Pros: The built-in mic is good (as long as it works), the battery life is fine, and the unit is very compact. Cons: No RF shielding on the external 3.5mm port, meaning that most budget (and some non-budget) lavalier mics will produce terrible interference noise. Also, no compatibility list exists, so for now you have to guess which mics will work, and which wont, or resort to using the internal mic (which, to be fair, is good). ... More
The Almost perfect Wireless mic.
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Seagge on B&H Photo Video
Rode Wireless Go , Is a bang for your buck because it is tiny, it last long, and cheaper price then any other competitors. The goods: It is tiny!!!! with features that Ive always wanted. I use to use the Rode Rodelink Wireless mic for Videography, That alone was a good product. But it was heavy and batteries drains faster because of the double A features. Back to the GO, this mic works perfectly With my Canon 5d Mark IV, Sound Quality is Crisp. I used it for a wedding ceremony, tucked it in the grooms Botton up, inside the chest pocket the whole entire Ceremony, which was 30 mins long and captured the whole entire ceremony from the both vows and the speeches from the minister. So battery life was amazing. For the cheap price I think it is worth it. The bad: So when I was using this for my wedding gig. I had the mic With the groom the whole time, when I was walking away from the groom, I was loosing signal when I Pass by a tree or a pillar, and I believe I was 15 feet away from the groom. then another incident happened that the bride hugged the groom while the mic was in his chest pocket and I lost signal but it got back on after the hugged was finished. by so far if the mic is not touched or blocked in any kind of elements. it works perfectly. Maybe they can update this through software. but for now I dont know. ... More
Simply amazing!
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Ken on B&H Photo Video
Ive used this system, at this point, on 2 pro shoots and Ive been very happy with the results. Previously, Ive used the Sennheiser G3 system married to a FS5. With the GO, I now have the flexibility of going lighter and quicker by using this with my A73. The built-in mike on the transmitting sure is surprisingly good. Great clarity and clearly tuned for optimal voice reproduction. Ive never had a subject more that 25 feet from me, but hey - no drop-outs or change in transmission quality. I love its simplicity - just turn them on and they instantly pair and are ready to use. They are so light and small - and in a run and gun situation - make life a lot easier for me - especially if Im a one man band for the shoot. They last for hours at a time - I havent yet run out of juice so I cant tell you for sure how long for me - but it is terrific that theyre rechargeable. For one subject I attached a lav to the transmitter and, again, got excellent results. The clip that goes into the hot shoe is nothing less than brilliant and is one reason the whole setup works so well. This system is not only liberating but can really foster some creativity in how, when, and why its used. It makes my a73 a more viable camera - the receiver adds nothing to it on a gimbal - fantastic! And any time I can choose my a73 over the FS5, Im a very happy shooter. So I cant recommend this system enough. Im thrilled! ... More
Such a great product!
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by C on B&H Photo Video
You never know what you were doing wrong until you hear how to do it right. I have made several videos using either the onboard camera microphone or a shotgun mic on top of the camera. Neither can compare to the clarity of this microphone. Looking at several YouTube videos, Ive seen people use a lav mic along with this - and I dont see a need for it. Only if you need to have the mic more discreet. Both methods have a slightly different sound, but both sound great! My only negative is the wind muffs to cut back on the wind when outdoors. You will lose them if they come off. But theres nothing two black rubbers cant handle. I use two small black rubber bands to keep it in place. Lastly, I had planned to purchase the RodeLink Wireless which is about $400. Now I can get two wireless systems for that price. Ill be using this for YouTube videos and interviews so this will be my go-to product for getting great sound. And for those that feel the sound raw is not good enough, many professionals process the sound anyway for their videos. I give it 4 stars because the wind muffs are flimsy and I would like to see in the next version of this the option to record directly to camera or Micro SD as well. If we had that choice, this would make it the ultimate product!!! ... More
Super-Portable Kit
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
It's hard to believe that Rode packed a decent-sounding transmitter into such a tiny package. This kit really is small. If you do mobile documentary and testimonial work like me, this is a huge plus, as it adds almost no room or weight to your bag. I do like that the unit features internal rechargeable batteries, which charge quickly via USB-C, and the linking process is simple - though for some reason, my kit wants to be relinked each time I turn it on (which only takes about 30 seconds). The sound quality is good using the lav mic kit. My main kit is a Sennheiser AVX, and while the difference is noticeable, the Rode sounds fine in most situations. I do appreciate the adjustable output level on the receiver. The Sennheiser does a much better job with its automatic limiter, but for the price, having any sort of level adjustment on this kit is welcome. I find myself using the medium setting and lowering the camera input levels to -16dB in order to avoid any distortion. Read: the output level on this can be a bit hot. Other little things, like the meters, battery indicators, and connection LED's are very welcome, especially in something in this price range. All in all, I think you get a little more than you pay for here - a solid transmitter, good sound, great features, and a VERY portable package for a fraction of the cost of comparable systems. ... More
Well done, Rode!
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Ben on B&H Photo Video
Ive used two pairs of the new Rode Wireless GO for a two week long TV documentary shoot in the USA, and theyve never let me down. The best thing for me as a documentary shooter is that I can put the transmitter in the middle of the scene (a table, a car dashboard), which constantly brings me great audio, regardless from my filming position. It is so small that noone would notice. The built-in mic is surprisingly good in terms of audio quality, and whenever I need even better audio, I just connect my VT-1 lavalier. Battery life is enough for a shooting day, and charging time via USB-C is quite short. Paring is very quick, and the hires display is pleasing. For future updates: A percentage view of the battery life would be great (instead of just a graphic). I would also like to see a short 3.5mm to XLR cable from Rode, even if the adapter works fine. The only let-down is the quality of the windfur. Rode has a nice how-to video about this, but even by following their instructions, the windfur is not steady and will fall off when it gets rough. Over all: A great little thing with a unbeatable price. Well done, Rode! ... More
Very Impressed
Rode Wireless GO Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Reviewed by Jeremy on B&H Photo Video
I have been on the fence for months about getting a wireless system for videography. I dont shoot commercials...yet.. but I document our travels for publishing on YouTube and wanted to be able to wire up some lapel mics to enhance the quality of our audio, but didnt want the wires. I looked at the new Sennheiser system, the Comica dual wireless lapel mics, and the Rode Filmakers kit, all of which had their good sides and bad sides, and all were in that price range to make me hesitant (especially when buying two). Then I saw a review for the new Rode Wireless GO system. The sound was good, the dead mice were goofy, but they were SMALL, and you could attach pretty much any microphone to it with the right adapters. The small form factor meant I could mount two of the receivers on my audio interface on the camera, and it wouldnt look awkward and bulky. Did I mention the sound was really good? As soon as I saw the price, I jumped and purchased two sets and dont regret it. They are perfect for whatI need them for, and I can travel with them without taking up a bunch of valuable space in my camera bag. Highly recommend for YouTubers. I even purchased an XLR to mini adapter to use with a handheld mic for interview situations. ... More
