Headset mic for online yoga teaching | Pyle Double Ear Microphone with Rode Wireless Go

[@AshleyHagen]

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[@xavierpar2147]

You can use it for singing too.

[@pattytracey6038]

Thanks for doing this review on the headset. I have been looking for a headset to use with my line dance classes and this looks like it might work well.

[@karlibree]

Thank you!!! This is exactly the information I needed and what I’ve been googling for about a month with no answers 🤦‍♀️😂

[@SilverheadFitness]

One of the Best demos for using wireless mic for fitness. Thanks😃

[@thedanyesful]

Great video! I didn't see anyone else doing a comparison with actual movement like this, and between these two reasonably low cost variations.

[@AriannaElizabeth]

immediately used your affiliate link to purchase AND subscribed! THANK YOU!

[@AshleyHagen]

Yay!

[@LisaDayHarvey]

Really appreciate your clear informative videos. Have searched so many place for good info and your videos are the best!

[@atomicyogalounge7833]

I have now brought everything you have talked about , such great advice thanks

[@AshleyHagen]

Woo! Awesome!

[@jl2960]

Thank you Ashley for your unconditional sharing! So grateful 🙏

[@kraichgaubonden9833]

Dear Ashley, Thanks a lot. Am using the Rode HS2 headset together with my Rode Wireless go as a system. This is more expensive but I am really happy with them. As my head is small I purchased the small size of HS2, even as an adult. This fits great. BR from Germany!

[@dj_nahuel]

wow, that's a pretty expensive headset. wondering how it compares with the $18 one that Ashley is recommending?

[@justTosha7]

​@@dj_nahuelme too

[@yogainthehousewithcheryl1524]

Got my headset in the mail yesterday and taught with it today. Love the sound quality but I don't live the wire that goes down my shirt. I think this will be my winter alternative for when I'm wearing layers of clothes. The Rode mic will be my go-to for warmer months when I am dressed more lightly with less chance of material rubbing against the mic causing that annoying rustling sound. Thanks for the recommendation Ashley!

[@AshleyHagen]

Yes, my thoughts exactly. I like just using the Rode mic itself when I can. If I have clothing that isn't happy (like some halter tops that go up to my neck) then I will use the headset.

[@dannythemedic]

Here I am sitting here going "put it in already!!!" lol 3:25 FINALLY!

[@AshleyHagen]

TikTok is destroying peoples patience.

[@JumpRopeDudes]

Super helpful review thanks arianna !!!

[@AriannaElizabeth]

you're amazing for this!

[@yogawithyordanka]

Both is good, with or without headset. Maybe with the headset is a little bit quieter but is also very clear. I am using a headset microphone already a couple of months and I am so used to it, I don’t event notice it. Although in some postures is not very stable, like wheel or reversed table top pose.

[@AshleyHagen]

I agree. I prefer just using the Rode without the headset because the headset tangles in my hair, but it’s good to have options! Right now I’m just teaching and early morning 30 min class and I want the set up as quick and easy as possible. Other classes, I may bring out the headset. I had my mic on the lowest of 3 settings for this comparison. I’d probably turn it up with the headset.

[@labrahamabraham9033]

Thank you so much dear sister . Please guide me how to do , Till now using only hand held wireless mic. system But now want to add hands free mick .How to make sure that everything related to the hands free matches with the existing wireless mic system ? What all gadges of the hands- free need to match in such a scenario .Thank you .God bless you.

[@pagpapaitim]

thanks for walkthrough and review, going to use the same exact setup for interpreters at an event. the mic sounds...... alright but probably can be tweaked in post processing.

[@AshleyHagen]

Honestly, it's just a cheap headset. The microphone itself (Rode Wireless Go) is usually really great. I'd prefer the Rode Lavalier Go with this to the headset option, but the price will be higher.

[@MusicaRogerio75]

Thank you Ashley, you just answered my question.

[@KAEmmons]

SO helpful! Thank you!

[@kristinaburkhardtzakariase4722]

wow i needed this, thank you so much!

[@KalindiYoga]

Thank you for your video~ Rode Wireless Go is great! Any recommendations for speakers for outdoor yoga? And it can connect with Rode？

[@aaroncurtisyoga2]

Thank you! This helped me find out what kind of mics and wireless setup to use for the yoga classes I teach!

[@AmplifyLearning]

Hi Ashley, I had a question. The headworn mic you used, has a 3.5mm TS jack which is mono. When you connected it with RODE wireless transmitter, did it recorded only MONO (only left or right) or STEREO (left + right) sound ?

[@AshleyHagen]

I don't know the difference, sorry. I don't think the Rode microphone records in stereo. Does it? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@AgaBera]

very nice explanation

[@geraldinemeitzner2063]

Thank you! So helpful

[@exercisingwell7920]

Ashley, thank you. Rode has a headset that looks very much like the on you have here except its $300! Have you compared the two? The one you are using sounds great so Im not sure there would be a detectable difference! Thanks for what you do. So helpful!

[@AshleyHagen]

I didn't realize they had a headset. I know they have the lavalier mics. I don't keep up with all the gadgets as much as I should. I honestly just like using the mic piece as a clip on with no need for headsets or lavaliers.

[@exercisingwell7920]

Thank you @@AshleyHagen The headset you used in the video sounds just as good in my opinion so thank you for saving me $$$! I like the headset when doing movement videos so I dont have any surprise 'crinkle" sounds from my clothes when I go to edit! :) I appreciate what you do ! Be Well!

[@juliewolfe3888]

Thank you for these videos! I will try this! I took your advice for the Rode and am very happy!

[@MarAlvaradoYoga]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful ❤

[@edwinfndz]

It sounds better than the rode mic alone but I think for comfort and how hidden the rode is, I would prefer to raise the volume of the Rode and use that. It has great sound.

[@youejtube7692]

Thanks Ashley, I've been wondering if I should get one of these due to the kwhkwhkhw sounds of my shirt with the RODE. :) The cheek mic does mask out the room reverb and environmental sounds, but seems to pick up inner mouth/tongue sounds and the breath. Hmmmn... not sure yet, so will stick with wee RODEy for now. xo

[@AshleyHagen]

I will stick with just the rode mic, too. I prefer just clipping it to me. Easier set up. But having options is nice and this was so inexpensive so I had to try it. I’ve been mindful about avoiding the kwhwkwhkw sounds for almost a year now with no major issues. 🤣😊

[@youejtube7692]

@@AshleyHagen :D haha! Yes, time to time I ask my students if the kwchkwchkw sounds bother them and they say no. :) xo

[@tarag6076]

hi ashley! tks for this, i am looking for the overhead headphone but the one you listed is sold out! is it a 3.5mm jack, and not a 3.5mm screw jack to fit into the rode wireless?

[@sandraleeendo]

Thanks for the advice!

[@kd56781]

Hi, the ply ear microphone is unavailable on amazon. Can you recommend an alternative?

[@glitteru]

very helpful thank you Ashley!

[@AshleyHagen]

You're welcome!

[@cristiaanamariesaint4458]

Thanks so much, perfect!

[@SucceedingInFinTech]

Useful. Thanks!

[@NadeemHayek]

Does this mic connect to a speaker for teachers or speeches use?

[@weddingofficiantparis]

Thank you for your advice Ashley! I’d definitely try to get it here in UK. I really enjoy watching your videos and soon will get back to teach. Thanks for explaining all the technology tricks 🙏🏼✨ Efren

[@samblacksolvess]

This is so helpful, thanks a ton.. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@labrahamabraham9033]

Thank you sister.But if we purchase another headsets later , how to find if the headset will match with the transmitter ,and receiver,if it is of a different make ,brand and model ( not of the brand and model purchased in the beginning ,with a set originally ) ?

[@AshleyHagen]

The headset doesn't have to match with the receiver. It plugs into the microphone, which is paired with the receiver. Make sure that the cable input of the headset is appropriate for the microphone piece.

[@labrahamabraham9033]

@@AshleyHagen Thanks.

[@calvinchong8740]

Thanks for this - can I connect this directly into my phone or laptop?

[@lhd7105]

May I ask, how much battery life typical on the RODE Go? And is the battery swappable? Meaning, can someone take extra batteries, charge them at a charging station, for extended sessions? Thank you so much for the presentation! It's succinct and very clear ^___^

[@AshleyHagen]

No, it's not a battery you can take out. You charge both pieces with a USB-c cable. I'd say you get at least 2.5 to 3 hours at very minimum. The Rode Wireless Go II has a longer battery life I've noticed. More like 5 hours. Charge it in between uses if you want to be sure you have battery life.

[@gaiayogafuerteventura]

Hi Ashley! I was wondering if you can recommend any other headset microphone to combine with rode wireless go, as the Pyle one is not available in my country. Thank you!

[@NamasTim]

Hey Ash thank you so much for all the advice 🤗 I am wondering: is there any major pro of this setup compared to just using a Bluetooth headset?

[@AshleyHagen]

Major pro: It sounds a lot better.

[@NamasTim]

@@AshleyHagen thank you 😊

[@NinYogaUK]

I find that my breathing is emphasised with the headset but the sound is way more consistent - I wonder if that frequency setting might help that. It does blow everything out!

[@AshleyHagen]

Turn the volume down. On the Rode Wireless Go, there are 3 volume settings. Set it to the lowest. If you are ujjayi breathing (loudly), yes it’ll get picked up. I often try not to breathe as I would if I were a student, unless I’m emphasizing the breath.

[@lhd7105]

If you don't mind me sharing, if you ever need to listen to your PC (or broadcasting station, that's doing the streaming)--meaning we want wireless audio--but in the other direction, What I did was: - use a classic corded ear bud, any of your favorite old ear-buds is fine (like the pillow-friendly Final E200OC or sound-isolating champ Etymotics ER2SE) - FiiO BTR3K or FiiO BTR5 2021-edition (make sure they are charged to the max, they provide any where from 4 hours to 6 hours transmission time) - You might be able to make a direct BT connection to your PC, but for gaming (requiring Low Latency BT) try one of those UGreen dongles that plugs into the optical audio out jack of your TV/computer display. It works pretty darn well! And you basically hook it up exactly as you have done with the Rode Go! :) This is a way for you (or your assistant) to monitor your audio recording, make sure it's on, sounding okay, not too loud, not too muted, etc--allow you to determine if the audio feed going into OBS Broadcasting is doing okay. Another reality check possible is have your assistant log into your twitch live broadcast from their phone and monitor that way.

[@jaimetan]

Awesome!! Gonna check out whether this mic is available in Europe... coz I find the clothes rustling noise from the Rode wireless go can get in the way sometimes. Thanks for this!

[@AshleyHagen]

My yoga teacher friend in the UK bought one for £22 (I think) but it was going to take a couple weeks to receiver because it was being shipped from California.

[@jaimetan]

@@AshleyHagen nice! Would you believe this same SINGLE EAR Pyle mic costs €52 (about $75) from the Dutch Amazon? 😂😱

[@EmbraceYourLifeMitYvonne]

You can also connect the Rode Go Lavalier Microphone with the Rode Wireless Go System. It's really good quality and I bought it in Switzerland for around 60 CHF.

[@jaimetan]

@@EmbraceYourLifeMitYvonne that’s a lav mic though right? I have one - was just thinking a headset might be easier.

[@EmbraceYourLifeMitYvonne]

@@jaimetan Yes, ist es lav mic but especially for the Rode Go System. And I really love it. I tried those headset ones as well, but the sound was poor and it didn't fit very well on my head. But it's my personal experience of course...

[@bhagvati6695]

Hi, is this setup (Rode + Pyle or just the Rode) possible to use for live (and not online) yoga classes for example in an open air setting where you need your voice to be amplified??? Thanks for your help.

[@mhaltrecht]

Yes.... and beware of feedback. The Pyle is omni-directional so it will pickup lots of the room sound -- including the output of the speakers.

[@idaliaggmoore]

Hi Ashley! Do you know if they are compatible with silent headphones? like the Sound off? or silent system? It uses the portable transmitter. I am trying to teach silent yoga outdoors. Thanks! Clare.

[@THANKSINDIANO1]

Mobile use microphone link

[@babyisterrycrews]

How much does the yellow headset microphone cost in sgd dollars?

[@gilafunk]

Thanks for info. Nicely done. Question: I'm a male instructor. I like the accuracy/evenness of the headset mic. Not sure the headband is going to be a good look for me. : ) Is the headset secure enough on your head without the headband? Thanks. Namaskar ~

[@AshleyHagen]

Haha, yes it is secure enough without the headband. It just so happens that I have a headband to help. But it would really be fine without it. I get annoyed when my hair bounces or gets stuck. If you don't have hair flying everywhere as you move, no worries.

[@Ecstaticevolution]

Do you need another adaptor from the headset to the Rode transmitter ? or does it plug straight ?

[@AshleyHagen]

No extra adapter.

[@DandyDoesIt]

that mic seems to serve your particular purpose but it really doesn't sound very good to me. It just sounds a bit overblown. I feel it would likely help to pull it farther from your mouth. The idea is to get a consistent distance not affected by head movement.

[@mikeo4343]

Can I just plug the headset into a headphone jack for zoom calls?

[@AshleyHagen]

I'm not sure, but I assume no. Not this headset. It's only got one ring on the headphone jack portion, and I'm not entirely sure what that means. I think you'd need an attachment to a TRRS (3 rings) headphone jack input. I tried plugging it in my 2015 Macbook Pro and it did not connect.

[@mikeo4343]

@@AshleyHagen Thank you very much for the quick response!

[@sundertashares]

Hi Ashley - how did you connect the pyle 4 pin xlr plug to the rode wireless? You look like you can connect direct, but from what I see I need an adaptor..can you help?

[@AshleyHagen]

I connected it directly. No adapter.

[@sundertashares]

@@AshleyHagen I see. I think Pyle must have different options of plugs. I can't use the one I bought with the Rode 2 (I used the link you specified, but I didn't realize there were different plug options). So I bought another mic from JK. It works.. and they also produce about 7 different options with different plugs (!!). So, something to be aware of :) Thanks for your help.. it's all a learning process ;)

[@atomicyogalounge7833]

actually do you think this would be handy for outside - say if it was a bit windy and you had to teach out side - have you took the rode outside

[@AshleyHagen]

With the windscreen on, definitely. And yea I have taken the Rode outside by itself. It’s fine. I usually have the clip on mic under a shirt, so the wind doesn’t catch it. My shirt acts as a wind screen, but I am never super certain of the sound quality. I have a video of me teaching outside at a busy intersection. I had the Rode on the lowest of 3 volume settings and I talked loud. Let me quick find that link...

[@AshleyHagen]

Here it is! Rode Wireless Go with Loud Background Noises | Yoga Demo Outdoors kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ_Zm5Wijr14n68

[@atomicyogalounge7833]

@@AshleyHagen oh right that makes sense , I think I will stick to the rode thanks this is awesome and the video link

[@nancyfleming4493]

Have you used a clip-on mic that does not have the wrap-around speaker? I bought a PowerDeWise but it doesn't seem compatible with my Rode. Do you have any suggestions for a smaller lapel microphone beside the Rode, the Rode is like $70.

[@AshleyHagen]

From what I understand, any lav mic that has a TRS input (2 rings) rather than 3 rings on the tip of the AUX input should. This headset only has 1 ring on the tip. My cheap lav mics with 3 rings on the tip have not worked.

[@nancyfleming4493]

@@AshleyHagen Thank you so much for your reply and made perfect sense. Your knowledge has been inspriational. Blessings

[@jamiecheung_]

thank you!

[@Gypsygiulia]

what to record outside? and for voiceover? Thanks

[@AshleyHagen]

What have you tried? You have use any kind of microphone for outside. Just make sure to keep the windscreen on. For voice over, inside, I sometimes use the Rode Wireless Go, but often I use my Blue Yeti mic. I like the quality of the Blue Yeti for direct to camera videos and audio.

[@Gypsygiulia]

@@AshleyHagen thank you for your replay!

[@davidmeissner5010]

Well I was really hoping to hear your thoughts on the pyle. I actually thought it sounded pretty good with and without the pop filter. Better than the Rode and whatever mic you first used. Anyway, thanks for the video. Good job.

[@AshleyHagen]

This was the first time I had used it. I like it. It's more cumbersome than just clipping the Rode mic to my shirt, so I don't use it often. But there are definitely instances where this would be super helpful. If I am teaching a more active and flowing vinyasa class or fitness class, I would use this. I'm not currently teaching a lot of virtual yoga classes except a simple morning yoga that doesn't move fast.

[@davidmeissner5010]

@@AshleyHagen Thanks for the input. Looking to use something like this for a podcast. Most are omnidirectional and pickup background noise, but it sounded really good in your demonstration.

[@AshleyHagen]

My studio was really quiet that evening. I guess it would depend on how much background noise you have going on.

[@จิรัชยาบุญรอด-ห1ฐ]

headset microphone for yoga

[@sharonrayneryoga]

Thank you, this means more choice of clothes, which is useful.

[@paulprincepj2381]

Hello akka

[@paulprincepj2381]

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[@justTosha7]

Sounds really noisy!

[@eLearnIT]

Hi. Based on your enthusiastic review, I bought a pair from Amazon. I was so sorely disappointed. This mic design is substandard. The headband might fit a small sized person but not more. The headband doesn't hold on to your head. You put a positive spin on that fact by saying "Oh I need to put on a headband". Yup, without the headband pressing the thing would fall right off. Cheaply made construction. On the positive note the mic pickup was OK with my Rode wireless. But you have to diddle around a long time to get it away from you mouth and into a position where it would stay without picking up pops and puffs. Also, the phone wind screen requires midget hands or tweezers to get on without ripping. Returned for a full refund. (This is the 2nd time I followed your advice for tech stuff and wound up dissatisfied Please stick to Yoga teaching and stay away from product reviews). No more Brand X stuff for me

[@AshleyHagen]

Sorry to hear your disappointment. I don’t currently do brand deals or post these videos for profit. I share them because I get questions about these kinds of products. If you don’t like the product, these kinds of comments are great for others watching. Good or bad, it’s good to see, and doesn’t make a difference to me. This is a cheap $15 headset. At least it was when I bought it. For the price, I do think it does its job just fine. And despite your request that I stop posting videos like this about equipment I’m trying out, I will not. I enjoy talking about tech and equipment from my perspective. Feel free to unsubscribe or unfollow.