Wireless Go is a great choice for creators looking for a wireless mic system. It’s small, easy to use, and has many advantages that make it a great choice.
The Wireless Go II is a new, improved version of the original Wireless Go. It has two TX units and an RX unit, which allows it to receive signals from two transmitters. This makes it easier to connect to your TV or other devices, and it’s much more reliable than some of the recently released counterfeit versions.
Rode Wireless Go II review: Design
The Go II is a wireless home security system that has been designed with the average home in mind. It weighs just 30g and is incredibly lightweight, measuring roughly 44 x 45 x 18mm. Despite their small size and low weight, they seem to be quite durable.
The plastic clips are quick and easy to use. They also serve as a hot shoe mount that fits nicely on top of your camera gear. These clips’ small size and compact design make them perfect for lavalier microphone use when clipped to a belt or for using the built-in microphone when clipped closer to the wearer’s mouth (in a jacket or even a dress). It is simple to overlook just how little and compact the entire system is by simply looking at the photographs. Measure it; it is only the size of a matchbox.
The Rode Wireless GO II is a small, professional wireless transmitter and receiver combination that features a highly responsive color display and water-resistant but not waterproof construction. It is comparable to a cellphone in all other respects and has a highly responsive color display that alerts you when you may be clipping or are about to clip.
Features
The Rode Wireless Go II has a new 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption that enables the increased range of 200m. Additionally, it is optimised for stability in regions with high RF activity, which ought to result in fewer dropouts.
The two Wireless Go II transmitters feature built-in microphones, but they also each have a 3.5mm TRS input so a different microphone can be used. This implies that you can utilise a tiny clip microphone or turn a 3.5mm-output microphone into a wireless microphone. Of course, Rode updated the Wireless Go II’s receiver screen to make it possible for you to simultaneously monitor important data like the signal strength, battery level, and output level for the two transmitters. Through the receiver, the gain can be jointly adjusted. ..
The Rode VideoMic NTG and Wireless Go II both have a safety channel option. When enabled, the Wireless Go II stores a backup channel at a level that is -20 dB below the primary channel in case the main channel experiences clipping or distortion. This feature, which is in addition to the three-stage pad (gain control), which can be expanded to a 10-stage pad, is helpful if the sound volume is likely to change unexpectedly. ..
Rode Wireless Go II review: Connectivity
The upgraded transmitters can now be connected to the USB-C connection on your Android device or the lightning port on your iPhone and iPad using new adapter cables. The updated device can now be used to connect to your computer and is even instantly recognized as an external microphone. Both the transmitters and the receivers contain a USB-C connection for charging, much like the original. Of course, the 3.5mm plug can still be used to connect to a phone or camera. ..
Sound quality
The quality of the microphones you use will have a significant impact on the overall audio quality you obtain from this setup. Since the noise generated by the system itself is substantially lower than that of any lavalier mic, it does not rely as heavily on the transmitter in this situation. Therefore, the best course of action for raising quality is to replace your microphones. Rode does offer you this choice, which is important. You can experiment and quickly swap out your external mic or use the built-in option. The Rode Wireless GO II’s transmission stability and susceptibility to radio interference are two noteworthy features.
We didn’t have high expectations for the built-in microphone because we personally have a wide range of options, some of which are rather pricey. However, as mic reviewers, we are also occasionally dubious anytime a product’s price seems too alluring, as in the case of the Rode Wireles GO II. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that it made very little noise on its own. The built-in microphone isn’t any better than any $50 mic, as you can hear some color and other flaws despite the claimed smooth frequency response. However, you can easily create high-quality YouTube videos using it due to the low self-noise. Listen to some examples:
Software
Wireless Go II users can access Rode Central, an intuitive desktop and mobile application, to configure their devices and upgrade them to the latest software. They can also record or stream high-quality audio to their phone or desktop computer using Rode Connect, a podcasting and streaming application.
Rode Wireless Go II review: Performance
The Rode Wireless Go II is just as simple to use as the original Wireless Go, but with a few more settings, it’s worth considering which ones might be most appropriate for your circumstances. Would a safety channel be a good idea instead of needing to record from the transmitters on two different channels, for example? As is customary when using a microphone, it’s important to consider how you intend to use it or where you’ll place it before adjusting the level. Generally speaking, it’s best to reduce the camera gain and choose the recording volume using the Wireless Go II’s gain controls. ..
The Wireless Go II provides a good idea of the levels being recorded, but if you have the time, running a few tests will be helpful. For instance, we turned on “Manual” sound recording on the Canon EOS M50 Mark II camera in the menu and set the “Recording level” to the lowest registered value. Lowering the value by one turned off the audio recording. After a few trials, we discovered that the Wireless Go II produced the best results when the recording level was set to -3dB and the transmitter was attached to our jacket.
When filming outside or in an environment with background noise, the system picks up some of that noise, but the talent’s voice is always audible. It implies that your recording has some context.
Battery life
The Go II battery is able to record for up to seven hours on a single charge. We were able to go beyond that time limit multiple times and have no idea how they manage it. On a frigid day outside, we recorded for an average of 6.5 hours, whereas indoors, we recorded for an average of 7 hours.
Price and availability
The Rode Wireless Go II kit includes two transmitters and one receiver, a soft carrying case, and a set of cords that let you connect to a computer or camera. The kit comes with three SC20 USB-C to USB-A connections and a single 3.5mm TRS cable. The kit also includes $20 worth of additional cables that may be used to connect to a phone or tablet.
The Razer Seiren BT wireless mic is a great option for those on a tight budget. It includes a receiver and charging case, making it easy to take with you wherever you go.
Conclusion
The Wireless Go II is a great phone because it has two transmitters, which makes it easier to record interviews and make videos. The windshields also stay put, which is helpful because it can be hard to hold a phone in one hand while you’re talking on the phone.
Our company would have been content with just these two improvements, but the Go II also extends the range, increases connectivity to include phones, tablets, and computers, and offers an internal recording option for backup in addition to an optional safety channel for defense against errantly loud sounds or improperly adjusted levels.
