This is the wireless system I’ve been waiting for. Locking 3.5mm jack is an underrated upgrade.

@kouleeofficial

10 ай бұрын

I’ll wait for the DJI mics new mic.

@jean-pierrechapoteau1556

10 ай бұрын

Yep!

@ericcoen8894

9 ай бұрын

Never use DJI garbage

Look at how far the industry has come. I remember purchasing the original Rode Wireless Film-Maker Kit for $399 back in like 2015. We now have two transmitters, 32 bit float internal recorder, and a much smaller unit. Well done to Rode.

@AndieNow

10 ай бұрын

and time code!!!

@StreetActivism20120

10 ай бұрын

How much cancer will we get with this frequency strength? Jk

@HollywoodweddingfilmsGREECE

10 ай бұрын

Well... Filmmaker's Kit is still the KING 👑 in an out of line of sight situation. This is something that has not been improved in almost the last decade. Is this something, or what ? Nevertheless, Wireless PRO is an astonishing piece of technology. Congratulations to RODE for making it happen in an affordable pricing. They deserve all the credit.

@Alecxace

9 ай бұрын

features many of us asked for in the Wireless Go 2!

@1imanni1

3 күн бұрын

@@HollywoodweddingfilmsGREECE I also agree that the Filmakers kit is King!

great review! 👏 Your future accessories ideas are very good, fully agree! I'm actually thinking to make some 3D Printed mods for it, i.e. a bigger case, in which you can plug the transmitters with the Lavs attached + all other accessories. But this is stretching it too much into Pro gear and might be better just getting Pro gear at that point.

I hope I can turn off that new record-on record-off button. It’s gonna get tapped by mistake at some point. You’re right about the finish, when wearing it on a t-shirt I don’t really want it shining and taking attention (plus that new big record light).

Can you imagine shooting weddings a decade ago with this type of gear 😭 my setups were so janky man

@dslrvideoshooter

9 ай бұрын

I know! Too easy!

I use black washi tape on my Wireless Go II for that shiny surface as well. Way less noticeable if you’re wearing it with their magnet kit. It’s not ideal, but if you plan on keeping it fully covered at all times, you could try to use a really light sandpaper to create some texture for the gaff tape to better grab onto it. Might not slip off as easily. But I’m with you, a matte texture on those would have been nice on the “Pro” model.

Hi mate. Great video. Quick question - do you know if you can link two receivers to the transmitters? So that you could get audio or timecode into multiple cameras at the same time????

I have been so happy with these updates. Mine just came in today and I can’t wait to use them on my next project. Great review and product from Rode

This is a MUST for me - Can't wait to pick these up. Great video Caleb!

This set is a steal. Really looking forward to using it in the field soon.

I cant wait to get a set. I was getting ready to by the Zoom F1 with 32bit float, but this looks more in line with what I want. Cant wait to get my hands on it.

Another improvement idea, though it likely would add cost: A small 'pelican-like' charging case with splash proof connectors and latches instead of the zippered fabric unit.

What a great review ! I’m super excited ! Order some today ! And love your voice !!

Thank you Caleb, wonderful content as always. Assuming I do not use time code, and am recording two people interviews using my wireless go II - I only see the portable charger as a “feature” upgrade ☺️

Was just about to get the DJI mic... thank goodness I waited! Well done Rode

The 'every 4 hours' timecode jam will be because the timing crystals in most cameras can vary by a field (half a frame on 25/30 fps cameras) every 30 mins - the Rode devices themselves might be more accurate but this re-jamming will be because of the variance in cameras.

I would really like to see some more transmitters in the Rode Wireless Pro series, like a handheld mic with cardioid capsule and a XLR plugin transmitter with P48 power.

Awesome video, Caleb! I jsut got your FX30/LUT videos, appreciate your hard work!

This is so amazing, it's a bit overwhelming. But as you and others have mentioned, we've come a long way for audio recording in the last few years. I remember when 32-float files were first introduced. Making quality-sound pretty much a no-brainer. Saved on my Wish List. Thanks for the great review.

@QuantumMango

6 ай бұрын

Overwhelming is what I was thinking as well.

Such a superb review. As always. IMHO, you’re the very TOP of the heap in camera/tech/info. Cheers!

Did he really not include a mic sound test or did I skip it? Wtf?

@kovafilms

10 ай бұрын

I know haha no sound test but for good reason. He mentioned It a little bit. He said he did wish they upgraded the actual onboard mics for these especially being the "pro" version but was disappointed they are the same from previous versions. You don't get higher audio quality with the bit rate of the file. 32 bit just has more information, so in post, you can bring up quiet sources without bringing up a high noise floor. And on the opposite end, if the source audio is too hit and distorted. It's like dynamic range on a camera or even the data speed which it records at. More information, more flexibility in post.

@r00kiet80

10 ай бұрын

Just watch a go2 sound test its the same mic

@dslrvideoshooter

10 ай бұрын

Same as the GO II 👍

@blackbugmedia

10 ай бұрын

The on-board mic has Max SPL of 100 db, which is kind of low. That's probably why everyone is complaining, saying it clips too easily.

@ab85main73

9 ай бұрын

Too dramatic, life is not that serious.

I just realized the whole video didn't have any music and it felt so good and calm, made me focus on the product! love it!

Great video dude! However, I did wait 16 minutes for an audio sample of the 32 bit float vs 16 bit float of the RWG2 and was left unfulfilled 😂

The real video I was waiting for... Always appreciate the SUPER in depth reviews like this!!

@suddenbreakfilm_rva

10 ай бұрын

Same here!

Just ordered, internal recording is main reason. awesome review 💕

That's I can see a passionate filmmaker ! Thank you for the great great content.❤

very detailed and clear explanation. thanks. but, correct me if i'm wrong, you did not give a sample of its audio quality. i guess that's for another review? looking forward to that. 😊

Been waiting for this! Only thing that seems to be missing is formatting on each device. That would be great. But a small inconvenience!

Great ideas and great breakdown Caleb! Can’t wait to play with mine as I preordered a week back 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Really nice review! I’m totally sold. What was the mount used to connect the receiver to the camera cage?

As impressed as I am with this Super in depth review, as always. I spy a Zv-E1 build out?! That rig look really really cool and I am looking forward to it

0:54, 6:16 nice teaser for the screen "holder", I need one for my FX30 rig

having never worked with time codes before, I would love to see an in depth explanation/tutorial on how it works in real life once this is released!

I had a lot of peaking issues with the wireless go II using their GO Lav. Even with internal gain (and camera gain) all the way down, anyone with a projected voice was impossible to record without peaking. Have you done any audio tests comparing the units?

@pawelkochanski2343

9 ай бұрын

32 bit gets rid of this issue

Good review and wish list! I haven't used this model, but I agree with you about the non-stick face problem. It also occurs to me that the shiny face will reflect light, not good. We can see the flashy reflection as you wave them around in your demonstration. Are both sides shiny? Could they be mounted on clothing with a dull back side out?

Mine will be here tomorrow, can't wait!!!

I was waiting for a sound test of the internal 32bit vs the 16bit via the receiver into the video file clip

Another awesome video, thanks as always

It’s great, that you can now directly copy the files from the devices. On the Wireless Go II, you always had to use the Rode Central app in the same version, than the transmitters, or you have to format the devices first, which is fatal, when you want to backup the files first…

Great video. Thanks for posting!

As always great first impressions/review video! But I do have a question: can the receiver change the gain of the transmitters individually? Like, if I want to have one at -12 and the other at -6? And I understand that with 32 bit float probably negates this need but still.. less editing is less editing.

Nice to see they have responded to the DJI Mic.

I am so excited this new mic finally came out.

I would absolutely love if in future firmware you could jam-sync the timecode of the receiver from an external source. It sounded like in the Q&A that they are working on that. I've tried unsuccessfully to jam the TC of my Atomos (Timecode systems) One, using the rode as the master. In a perfect world you could slave multiple Rode kits to a master TC generator via RF or BlueTooth (at the least)

Holy crap. I ALMOST bought the DJI Mic kit yesterday. So glad I didn't! Locking connector + 32 bit float recording are HUGE UPGRADES!!!

i might need to get this for filming weddings. I currently use Tascam DR10L for weddings, and for my commercial/corporate/interview gigs I use the Sennheiser G4. But it would be kindof nice to monitor audio during a wedding (BUT also even if audio cut out, it's not like I can go stop the wedding ceremony to fix anything lol so maybe it's best I don't monitor and continue with my Tascams). But I do love my Sennheiser G4 for corporate work and monitoring audio on it, I wish they could record a backup track on the transmitter like these. Anyways these look cool.

This is one of those product launches that completely changes the game. The only limitation is really that most cameras can't sustain Timecode very long for the jam part, not rode's fault though. Thank you RODE, I will for sure have them.

I'm so glad you brought up the glossy finish. That was the first criticism I had when I first saw these and I hate that Rode decided against a complete matt casing. But they sound promising otherwise. Thanks for the great review!

Just Bought with your link! Hope to get my hands on em soon!

If I already have the wireless 2 but don’t want to upgrade to the pro. Can I just buy the charging case as an accessory. Also is there a way to timecode my wireless go ii to my cameras audio so I don’t have search and match audio files to my videos

I have the DJI system which I love. But for anyone new to the market, this Rode system is definitely better. Caleb, what camera re you using for the top down shots?

The 32bit upgrade we all wanted. Great! Thanks for the video. 🙂

Totally agree about the shiny finish. I use gaff tape on my v1 Rode Go to cover up the shiny finish. I really don't know why Rode decided to stick with the same form factor, either. Maybe they're working on a real UHF update to their other wireless system. I can't wait for Curtis Judd's review of the lavs. For $399 including lavs, they can't be that great... but we'll see.

@Kg-Fi

10 ай бұрын

that's who I'm waiting on, I rock with Caleb for most things video but audio I really think Curtis is the best on youtube, runner up is Gerald Undone for just overly detailed breakdowns on gear in general

@petercofrancesco9812

10 ай бұрын

I believe the audio quality is the same as the GO which isn't fantastic but good enough for weddings or youtube videos.

These look awesome! I can't wait to see DJIs response to this. I have the DJI Mic now, and am very happy with them. I like DJIs touchscreen.

hey caleb! always enjoying watching your videos. 👍 could make a part2 vid for wireless audio monitoring with low latency plz? been 4years, tech got better since (or so i hope)!

Very good content. All questions answered.

I've been using my Rode Videomic NTG as an input to one of the Rode Wireless Go II transmitters as a wireless boom mic set up for about a year now. After seeing the new Comica VM30 shotgun mic being sold as a way to do exactly that I was kinda expecting the next Rode wireless mic system to include it. Or maybe even just tease it as a future option. I love the idea of upgrading to 32 bit float and better controls on board and screw on lav connectors, but the price is a little above what I was expecting. Also, you stated it was $499, but both rode and B&H have it listed for $399.

The feature i'm wishing to see is to be able to sync more devices to it. Like 5 lavaliers with their transmiters, a boom with transmiter, and a single receiver.

Hopefully they fixed the high pitch noise that is nearly impossible to get rid of from the first Wireless GO units. I paid a few hundred back then and they were incredibly disappointing with no offer from Rode on replacements when I contacted their support. It was a common problem that was well documented. I'm looking to upgrade my gear again soon but hesitant to send them another few hundred after my first bad experience.

Extremely helpful as always. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Thank you for creating this for us.

Great insight into this new product.

Initially very into this but since you mention a desire for Rode to create a time code accessory, might be good to have a look at what @Justin Porter Media is saying about Rode's approach to time code generation and possible shortcomings. Something to be aware of for multicam shoots, which for my work isn't a dealbreaker. This new release still brings a lot.

DJI will definitely come up with 32bit audio soon in their mics! I switched from Rode go II to the DJI mic and I love them so much more, they are also much smaller. Can't wait for their upgrade!

@nodaysoff2005

9 ай бұрын

DJI is still better. That 32 bit is nice, but the average person won't notice the difference

@brkylmz

9 ай бұрын

@@nodaysoff2005 rode's lavalier mics are huge difference.

@SamEmilio2

8 ай бұрын

@@nodaysoff2005 That's what I wonder with it too. With paying even half attention to what's going on, and the backup track on my DJI Mics, I've never felt like I needed float

You have done a great job 👍🏾 do they sync with the Wireless Go?

Somehow I hated Rode for being expensive and not precisely the best audio, but this time I have to say I'm impressed. This looks amazing, but that's thanks to DJI Mic, it made them improve a lot just because the old version was worse in every way. Hopefully this device makes DJI release a powerful system for the DJI Mic 2

@djfago6240

10 ай бұрын

Fact

@Gerald_G

10 ай бұрын

Yes I kept wondering when Rode would finally catch-up.

@King.breaker

10 ай бұрын

DJI is amazing. I love

@BigJohn95

9 ай бұрын

I really like my DJI Mics. Super easy

@danieldougan269

9 ай бұрын

It's not just the sound quality that matters here. It's the practicality and peace of mind of having 32-bit float audio recorded in the transmitters and a backup track on your camera at the same time. This kit is a no-brainer.

Wow, I was hoping 32 but when I read pro and got so much more! These are what I will buy when my first gen Wireless Go dies. At the moment I use the Sony F2 for 32 bit audio and the Wireless Go for better camera audio, but I often forgo the latter because it would be a hassle to hide two lav mics on my person. This would give me everything I want and a great second mic for interviews. And it's not nearly as expensive as I thought it would be. Wow, just wow!

Great video, as always. I do have a few questions: can I record internally 32.-bit rate and, at the same time, send the signal to the camera? Also, does it bring any cable that allow me to connect and use the rode with my iphone? Finally, a suggestion to rode: there has to be a way to be able to connect more than 2 TX; 4 would be great.

You mention an external, exclusive time code module. That would be cool. If that module could snap into some sort of slate, or if the slate had a time code module built in, that would be pretty cool too. Maybe make one of those fancy, digital slates within reach of lower-budget film-makers.

Thank you for a great review. Any idea if the buzzing issue of the device when used with Sony cameras is resolved?

WHAT is that FX3 rig from the intro? I have never seen mounting options like that... you going to do a video on that?

I just ordered mine as there are several upgrades over my Rode Wireless Go II

@dslrvideoshooter

10 ай бұрын

Yo Youthman! Seen a lot of you stuff as I just finished my home theater custom build ha! Keep up the great work.

I want to learn more about how to use time code with multiple cameras. My FX3 has a time code but I dont know how to sync with other cameras and this audio.

Hi Caleb, if you film with multiple cameras you can record the timecode in the image and then later put the code of that frame in the meta, then all the footage is still in sync

Thanks for the great videos... A question... Do we have any option to connect One LAV mic to two cameras or two receivers?

Can you turn on the recording in transmitters from the receiver?

Great. They come out with something that solves all of the problems of the Wireless Go II after we bought it!

This is Rode's response to DJI's offering. I'd be very interested in a Rode vs DJI shoot-out. Do you know if the case can be charged while it is providing top-up charge to the devices? I was a little surprised at the price. Was expecting these to be considerably more expensive. Great overview - thank you

This seems like it would be so useful for filming weddings!

have they fixed the groundloop issue, ie having the receiver plugged in while using

Thanks for the review! There are the Tentacle Sync E and the Ultrasync Blue Timecode Generators out there. I am going to sync my Tentacle Sync E via Mode 5. But there is no way to sync my Ultrasync Blue via Bluetooth! It would have been nice, if Rode would have looked for more ore better time code integrety.

Excellent review however you forgot to cover the included cleaning cloth.

I would be interested in seeing the kits or builds you make with different mics.

Would love to know how well it goes when plugged into a mixing desk via XLR.

You just gave DJI ideas for their DJI Mic ver 2 system. Nice video.

great content, thank you

Gr8 review! 1. Any thoughts on battery life? My Go II receiver randomly cuts off the power after maybe 18 months of usage. 2. Did you notice any of the occasionally hissing noise that the prev model has? Cheers!

I knew rode would do it! The best part is we will likely see other manufactures follow suit and thenprice should come down

Nice. While I like the addition of 32 bit, timecode and a locking connector, for a $100 less the Lark Max has every other features with a better case, build material and touch screen.

Mic seems very cool, but now I really want to see the updated rig!!

Good review. The part I found funny is on 14 minutes, where you suggest a new device. I think it was just a matter of asking Rode for a TC-1 Deity unit for these mics. LOL! If they can let us receive timecode in the Rode transmitter units, this will make very productive timecode and will let us even have more mics on the field with the same timecode., Timecode will be usable in short shoots with only one camera for now. I have been using it in some sports jobs the Hollyland marks and the menus are awesome and the quality build is the best. The 32-bit float is the attractive part of these units.

If I understand it correctly, there is no option to jam sync the rode time code from an external source. This makes the great addition of timecode kind of limited for bigger applications. It would be nice if you could jam sync the transmitters trough the input jack, imo this could be done with a software update.

I'm curious to know how sensitive the mic is on the transmitters. I've heard a lot of distortion coming from the mics themselves and not the files (which is taken care of by 32 bit).

If Rode will come out with a XLR transmitter that will work with this system, I‘ll would buy this.

Why not include any sound test in a 16 minute video?

@beccamitchell05

10 ай бұрын

Probably cause it isn’t much different from the other recent rode updates

@andreasdk

10 ай бұрын

@@beccamitchell05 Yeah - guess we'll have to watch other reviews to actually get an impression of what is most important: The audio quality!

@beccamitchell05

10 ай бұрын

@@andreasdk and it’s not that I disagree that audio quality ids important but the features are what is most different so spending time comparing just wasn’t his point this time. And honestly, nobody is gonna watch just one review on these anyway lol

@andreasdk

10 ай бұрын

@@beccamitchell05 Well, I wasn’t planning to dig deeply into these since I’m a big fan of my DJI mics. It just reminds me about how I also watch a ton of reviews about smartphones and only about 1% cares about actual sound quality in the calls (which a mobile is still being used for a few times a year ;)). This however is without doubt the main function. If these sounds greater than my DJI mics I might be interested. The rest is specs.

great review, Caleb.

After listening to the improvements section, I am finding many of the requests being beyond the price point. Also many of the features being asked for about audio routing and muxing can be done using multitrack recorders or similar. The adapter cables are already available from other companies, quite easily. Many of the features you are calling out are available from other brands already, but at a higher price. Given the target market and price for the products, I think the package is pretty much nailing it.

Very cool product! I'm guessing it can't supply 48V phantom?

What makes these any better than the DJI option? It seems like most of the changes made were to catch up to the DJI variant. But for me personally I see the DJIs as the better option still (I don't use time code at work so that's not necessary for me) because they have both an output for camera and headphones on the receiver, as well as pins to charge off of in the case rather than using the USB port. The touch screen for me is way easier to use than navigating with buttons plus all settings can be changed on the receiver itself. Finally the mag is built into the clip on the DJIs so no need to add an extra attachment on to use the magnet. Sorry for the long post. This isn't supposed to be a rant but I'm just curious why anyone might choose these over the the competition.

@JadeesVlog

10 ай бұрын

I have the DJI and I love it.....But I have to admit this Rode system has a "Loud" limiter. NO peaking no matter how loud you shout....To me that's the only thing they have on the DJI...but im not trading in my DJI tho...Its smaller and look so much more professional......

@w123luke

10 ай бұрын

@@JadeesVlog oh that would have been useful for me today. We shot in a plane and no one had a way to get the audio off coms so I clipped the DJI mics on the headset mics. It worked but my god will the audio be clapped out 😂.

@Staystrongbrotherx

10 ай бұрын

@@w123luke I use them too, to avoid I just use the secondary audio track as a backup with a volume of -6 dB

Thanks for the review. Regarding range test. I’ve been using the Go2’s since release. The range is good, BUT at a wedding…a problem arises. Pre-ceremony testing vs. during ceremony, I experience unreliability. My best guess…an abundance of mobile phones, all competing for space on the 2.4ghz bandwidth, causing interference. Have you had this issue? Do you know of any testing that might confirm my theory? Since the Pro’s also operate on 2.4ghz, will they have the same issue? My Sennheiser G4’s don’t suffer this, as they’re UHF. But I just can’t give up the functionality of the Rode Go’s, and often just rely on the on-board recording in post. Also, do you know if we could transmit/record split channels, while sending TC via USB to the Sony FX3?

Can we buy the charger only for be used on go ii and also the lavaliere and magnet clips?