RODE Wireless GO II: My favorite consumer wireless microphone system

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the RODE Wireless GO II microphone system. This two-microphone, dual channel receiver system makes it easy to mic up two people and keeps things simple. It also records a backup of the audio on each transmitter in case the wireless signal drops out. Let’s have a look and a listen!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- RODE Wireless GO II microphone system - B&H, DVE Store, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/SQ5fT5Y
- RODE Lavalier GO microphone - B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/Z0RWWc
- RODE SC15 iOS Lightning to USB-C cable for iOS devices - B&H, DVE Store, Sweetwater https://geni.us/vAVi8xU
- RODE SC16 USB-C to USB-C cable for most Android Devices - B&H, DVE Store, Sweetwater https://geni.us/FG7xl
- 3.5mm to dual XLR M adapter cable to feed audio to XLR inputs - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/n5RM
- Saramonic Blink500 Pro - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/l1Ah
- Hollyland Lark 150 - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/ArA7fph
- Sanken COS-11D lavalier microphone - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/UdpqK
- Aputure 120D II Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/deg3
- Amaran 100D Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/A3HByXB
- Aputure Light Dome II - Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/LirLfz
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/uK8UqB
- Sigma 24-70mm EF f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART Lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/bhOWVlW
- Schneider Radiant Soft filter - B&H https://geni.us/VFScD

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:14 Summary
00:24 Intro - recorded with GO II
00:50 Unprocessed sample audio
02:10 Two microphones
02:26 Transmitters record
02:55 Battery test
03:08 Split & Merged channels
03:50 -20dB Safety channel
04:16 Gain control
04:40 In-built microphones
04:46 Practical noise floor test
05:13 3.5mm input for external mics
05:35 Range - indoor test
07:15 Range - outdoor test
10:13 Latency
10:48 Fur wind covers
11:02 Included items
11:28 RODE Central App
11:49 Price and Warranty
11:55 Cons
12:04 Batteries not user replaceable
12:14 Limited outdoor range
12:41 No line input
13:08 No mobile app
13:29 App is somewhat buggy but frequent releases
13:56 Battery replacement
14:29 Not wide dynamic range (32-bit float)
16:10 vs Blink500 Pro & Lark 150
18:00 Outro
18:16 Please buy my courses