SHOULD YOU BUY THE RODE INTERVIEW PRO

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[@annekedebruyn7797]

Seems like finally a proper contender against the Yellowtec iXm mic which has been industry standard for on the go journalists for radio broadcasting. The Yellowtec ONLY has an built in recorder (which isnt 32 bit float) and no option for a wireless receiver. So that's a great plus for the Rode.

[@PhilTN]

Do you think that yellowtecs LEA levelling assist will make broadcasters stick with the ixm?

[@hearheresingapore]

Very nice review, thank you for the effort put into the graphics / sound to illustrate the difference between the Wireless Pro and the Interview Pro

[@BrandonLuckain]

Thanks for this comparison, so far you are the only person who has made a direct comparison with the interview pro versus using the wireless pro transmitter and close proximity i.e. how it would be with the interview go handle. I’m currently contemplating selling off my older Deity Connect Wireless kit and Saramonic Dual kit and adding one or two of these Interview Pro mics to my Wireless Go 2 kit.

[@parisfox5826]

I plan to pick up Six of these. It sounds amazing and will go well with my wireless pro's.

[@alexsurmer]

we need this but with the podcast vibe :)

[@nexttvc]

Thank you. I have been waiting for this mic setup since Rode Introduced the Wireless Go. Finally it's here, now. With 32-bit built-in recording, it means even if I don't have my receiver, I can record in my iPhone video and get the perfect audio in post. This device alone is very useable, and I only wish that Rode upgraded the Rode Wireless Go Pro or all series design since it is square; technology is getting much slimmer and can do as well.

[@andrewgee5898]

Røde interview pro will be a great addition to my microphone setup. The omnidirectional polar pattern, condenser capsule, low plosives and low handling noise makes this hand held wireless microphone an absolute joy to listen to. 32-bit float, gain assist, on-board recording & 200 m range line-of-sight are all welcome additions as compared to Rode’s TX-M2 wireless handheld microphone. Excellent review. Please keep up with your great work. Cheers from Perth, Western Australia. 🙏😁🫶

[@Andrewc87563]

Good explanation a d case study for the omi approach. Thank you. I care about e-waste!

[@orvet]

I liked the speedy unboxing in parallel with your on camera intro 👍🏻

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah....might do that more often...I liked 8t too

[@Mr.MinerAL]

The whole point of a cardioid pattern was originally to minimize feedback in a live audio setting. An omni mic is a bad choice if the sound is being amplified and projected right there where the mic can pick it back up and reamplify and reamplify etc. Cardioid mics were invented to keep that from happening - just put the speakers in the dead spots where the pattern doesn't pick up sound well. For recording, cardioid is great for one person or one instrument - again, just put the things you don't want in your recording in the blind spots. Omni is great for picking up all the voices in a space - the interviewer and interviewee. As long as they're the loudest voices, they will be the loudest thing in the recording.

[@kavonjonesmba]

So you’re saying this would not be a good mic to use at trade shows or loud environments? Would it be similar to using the Rode Wireless Pro with the Interview Go mic stand?

[@CIN3MATIX_]

Awesome review! Can’t wait for the Lewitt Ray review next!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Hoping for Thursday!

[@clearmediamarketing]

I am a Rode knob...RodecasterPro I, Pro II, Wireless Go II, Interview Go's, so for me spoken like Jim Cramer "BUY BUY BUY!"

[@kyleethekelt]

Exactly, Aiden. When I was at Radio NZ we used the Shure sm63s which, for a blind user who needed to point the mic in someone's general direction in a crowd, omni was a godsend. It would be great if this could have interchangeable capsules. It certainly has sound quality superior to the Wireless Pro and I would use it as a stand-alone recorder only. Given the 32-bit float I would even risk the fact that it doesnt' have an output for headphone monitoring.

[@mattwruff]

I'll stick with my $20 handle and a Rode/DJI under the wind screen!

[@TheHorrorGuru]

Love the sound of this thing. Only thing I'm a tad hesitant about is the lack of replaceable battery. That said, thinking of picking a couple of these up. Thank you for the review!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I have hear from a viewer that Rode may be investing on battery upkeep. Stay tuned ...gonna look into that myself

[@tomwatson283]

Nice review.

[@parisfox5826]

Ryan said that the battery system was serviceable. I believe him because of my great experiences with this company over many years.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Big if so!

[@hjd9157]

I would have much preferred standard user replaceable batteries. There’s is no guarantee how long replacement service of the proprietary internal battery will be available, or how much it will cost to have serviced or whether it needs to be shipped to Australia.

[@cayman2010]

Rode always does a nice job with quality devices!

[@fallinmor]

It’s not a product for me but it was incredibly good watching you use it at the show. I appreciate the explanation with this video. Audio wasn’t my career path so I’m always listening when creators like you have something to share.

[@StephenJohnson-uk]

Ewaste is a real concern, something I didn’t consider when buying a set of wireless pro mikes. Battery failure after 5 years, restricted recording time after 3 years? My next Mike purchase will be better informed, hope Rode can see the way the wind is blowing.

[@jeremy.gadomski]

Hi, the Interview pro have a high gain if you compare it with a Shure SM58 or a Rode Reporter ? I mean, did you have to push the gain to high (and introduce noise) in post production when you normalized the audio to have a good signal ? If you put the mic more far away from your mouth you heard something ? When we interview someone we don't like to stick it in the person's face :-) Thanks !

[@curtisjudd]

Nice coverage! I'm getting some DC offset on my copy. Seeing anything like that on yours?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@curtisjudd no...that's super weird. Call Rode on that one

[@svenlakemeier]

Gain assist is needed for the wireless transmission so still needed even if local recording is in 32 bit.

[@TonySilveiracanada]

It sounds great, it will go well with my wireless pros

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Looks like a great addition to the echo system (multiple types of mics, san receivers). Does it comes with a charging base station, did I miss that. Thanks.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

No...sadly I think the charging station is extra

[@StevenSheeran]

For the sake of simplicity and its ability to wirelessly connect with the RodeCaster, could this be used as an effective singing microphone? I was going to go with a Shure beta 58A but wondered (As I’ve just learned of this product) if it might work well because of its convenience and simplicity. Thoughts?

[@bhgemini]

I'm thinking of it for events and shows too for the local recording. If you don't already have the Rode wireless lavs kit, they aren't including a receiver so that will be an additional cost. I'm thinking of just getting mic and using a small cabled camera mic for scratch and sync in post.

[@bhgemini]

Loved the callout about battery/e-waste. I hope ifixit does a teardown to see how easy the battery can be replaced for repair.

[@user-lv8gb4cw8m]

What is going on with Rode? The delivery of the Interview Pro microphone has been delayed for months, at least for Belgium/Europe. This situation is not a trustbuilder. It's a pitty, that DJI doesn't have such a device, I would have it already.

[@JoseOnTheAir]

I'm torn on the Interview Pro. I just did field coverage in Philadelphia for WrestleMania with my Movo WMX-2 with a handheld attachment and would've loved a more elegant solution like this mic. However, I greatly appreciated having a cardioid pattern with how much easier it was to isolate the sound of my subjects compared to how much nat sound was around me. Also, the button/antenna placement would not be conducive to if I wanted to use a mic flag to maintain branding. I did see some of the NAB footage and it sounded good, but I really want to see how it does in other places. I'd be curious to see what pricing looks like around holiday season and if they bundle with any receivers to make a full kit.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Mic flags can go on top. Omni doesn't affect isolating voices.

[@RecalboxOfficial]

Hello and thank you for this video! We can't wait for it to be available in Europe, 1 month to go! Question: is there any chance that this RODE INTERVIEW PRO will be natively compatible with the DJI OSMO POCKET 3? I mean, without having to use the Rode Wireless Pro USB receiver?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Considering it is a competing company in some regards...I doubt it....This thing ONLY has wireless connectivity

[@cayman2010]

How do you dump the audio? What's the charging port on the battery?

[@MarineX]

Love the price and I’m glad I can pair with my wireless go II

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah the connectivity and the onboard recording are big selling points for me

[@kavonjonesmba]

I have the Rode Wireless Pro and would use the Rode Interview Go with wireless pro for interviews. Would this mic be a big enough upgrade to justify the purchase? Concerned about loud trade shows and background noise environments. I have a few of those type of events coming up this summer. Is there a better option for that use case? Thank you for the assistance.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Honestly NAB was as loud as they come It works just fine

[@jasona59]

The Interview Pro will be a great addition to my collection of RODE mics, including the Wireless Pros

[@TheGeekGauntletPodcast]

250 isn’t bad at all. I might pick this up for anime and comic conventions.

[@sweetsfiend209]

Seems cool, but why not just add 32-bit recording to one of those wireless XLR transmitters that plug directly into a microphone? Then you can use any mic you like. I'm actually surprised nobody has yet made a recorder of any kind in that form factor (wireless capable or not). Or am I missing something?

[@NinoAmerica]

I wonder if it’s worth getting this or the new rode wireless pro?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Your use case should tell you which.

[@HollywoodweddingfilmsGREECE]

Is it possible to charge the mic 🎤 with a power bank , while using it the same time ?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Not that I saw...I will try a bit later though

[@fsb5370]

Sooo... I had Sennheiser SKM 100 G3...I am selling them for the mics. I also had Sennheiser ew100 lav packs. I have not been using them because I started with Rode Go IIs. Now, I am all Rode wireless Pros. I have been asking my audio how they view the Rodes. They all reply "toys" but not knowing the great features in them. I am sure they will say the same as these. I have jumped ship from Sennheiser to Rode despite how hard it was to sell my Sennheiser

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Big moves...but yeah...legit usability from Rode

[@jmshrrsn]

Great review but . . . you perhaps should split out radio interviews/recording from video. Radio interviews etc are typically solo affairs . . . so where’s the ability to monitor your audio. You cannot/should not rely on 32bit technology to get you out of jail. Wind noise, extra loud conditions (traffic, disco, machinery) are going to impact your audio. As a pro, I always monitor my recordings with headphones. This is less of an issue in say video recordings where you have a camera operator to listen out for problems, assuming they’re professional enough to monitor the mic’s input with headphones. However, nowadays videoing is a solo affair too - so audio monitoring is equally problematic. Even that mic handling noise you mentioned will only be heard if you’re monitoring with headphones! If this mic is used as a standalone field recorder, it really needs to include monitoring. In 40 years of professional tv and radio production, the one thing I’ve learnt is you never leave home without your headphones, assuming you can actually plug them in somewhere. If this mic cannot offer that, then that for me is a game changer.

[@Lyric_Cross]

I would like to see a mic test with background noise..because I do a lot of interviews at music festival

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@Lyric_Cross if you look a bit back in my NAB coverage...I interviewed Ryan from Rode with this mic...at a VERY loud show

[@Lyric_Cross]

@@DarkCornerStudios awesome 👏🏽 thanks

[@rounderone8437]

I'm sorry, but can we interrupt this interview while I charge up my mic?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Now to be fair...the battery lasts a ridiculously long time...but it would be just my luck

[@rikkubeans]

Damn they're going to be selling a lot of these. I expect to see every musician KZbinr use this at NAMM rather than awkwardly holding those small squares lol

[@RandumbTech]

This mic sounds fantastic! And a bargain at $250.

[@RodrigoFernandezz]

Does anyone where it can be found? i would like to buy for a project I have in a couple of weeks and I cannot find it anyway

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I have a link below

[@RodrigoFernandezz]

Oh thanks I did not see it. It is in waitlist :(

[@Spinflight]

This not your typical interview mic. Interviews mics are typically long and slender. Slender to put on any mic flag, and long to make it easier to reach your guest. You can squeeze a mic flag on this but it’ll cover up your buttons and place your hand closer to the antenna. Weird design considering they call it an interview mic.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Ok then...which wireless mic would you say is a better option? Pretty sure you can get custom flags for it...and aside from that...all of your complaints are very superficial when considering a piece of gear to do your job with.

[@Spinflight]

When shooting red carpets here in Los Angeles, we try to keep the interviewers hands out of the shot as much as possible. Having a longer slimmer handle allows us to do that. This “interview” mic makes you put your hand in their face in order to get close enough. Perhaps they’ll make a version in the future that allows access to the buttons when a mic flag is in place with a longer slimmer handle. Just my two cents. I don’t think this is a hard ask and I think Rode would see some merit in what I’m saying.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@Spinflight again...the question was...what is a better option for wireless...WITH onboard recording...at this price point You are right...not every mic is for EVERY situation... Honestly if you are shooting a red carpet...I am guessing you aren't using a $250 wires license. You are probably running a bit more of a sophisticated setup

[@Spinflight]

Yeah I’m running a full Zaxcom set up but it would be nice to bring a smaller kit from time to time. The answer to your question would be a Rode wireless go 2 on the their long interview mic handle.

[@svenlakemeier]

Just get a branded foam wind screen instead of a mic flag, one problem solved. Looks better anyway imo.

[@crazybabytvworld]

Asking for too much. Leave it alone. Just an interview mic

[@rinceradio]

And the absolutely stupid location of the record and mute buttons. Why don't you comment on that? How can we put a mic flag on this mic without it being on top of the buttons? I don't want to have to slide the mic flag up and down to hit the buttons. This is a dumb design for any journalist who will have a mic flag and that overly-branded foam windscreen. Why does Rode overly brand that products? They are not paying me for advertise for them. Thirdly, omni is the worst for crowd interviewing. Cardioid is the idea capsule to isolate ambient recording-killing noise. Another thing I have not seen discussed is how does the affect wireless? If you use this mic does that take a channel from the receiver? Can you use both wireless go mic with this interviewer mic for three channels or do you loose a channel?

[@dickginkowski6071]

It sounds very nice on your pipes, bro!

[@logicbees]

Sing us a Song dad! 🤣