February 2021, RØDE announced the Wireless GO II, a follow-up to the popular Wireless Go that was released in April 2019.
What’s the same?
- Same pocket-size form factor.
- Same weight. Receiver 32g and transmitters at 31g each.
- Same built-in omnidirectional condenser mic on the transmitters.
- Same clip design.
- Same Built-in 3.5 mm mic input jack.
What’s new?
- New dual-channel recording.
- Extended range and improved transmission stability. 200m from 70m.
- On-board recording capabilities.
- Flexible Gain Control.
- Safety Channel.
- RØDE Central app.
- Universal compatibility with cameras, mobile devices, and computers.
- More information is displayed on the built-in Receiver screen.
Wow! It’s just like the Mirfak Audio WE10 that I recently reviewed… https://youtu.be/ASWu2bOskLc
I believe the Rode version will be more expensive. Is it?
- No need SD card for recording
- Battery indicators for all 3 units.
- Optional SC15 USB-C to Lightning cable for recording into smartphones.
- 200m range vs 50m for WE10.
- A central app for firmware updates and control. (App for computer only, not for smartphone – a big issue I see here!)
- The safety channel records at -20db in case the main channel distorts. Wow! I needed this a long long time ago. (Works only in stereo recording mode, not mono, and for one TX at a time).
With these new features, I would rather get the Rode Wireless Go II than the original even if I don’t need the second transmitter for vlogging and streaming.
Price? US$299.
Find out more here… https://www.rode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgoii
~ Adrian Lee
