RØDE Wireless GO 2 Dual & Single - COMPLETE Tutorial - EVERY Setting Explained

[@SiHorrocks]

RØDE Wireless GO 2: geni.us/4BTj0 RØDE Lavalier II: geni.us/QDKR8L RØDE Lavalier GO: geni.us/u2lMFt USB C to USB A adapters: geni.us/1AM6l Get my RØDE Wireless GO 2 "cheat sheet" quick reference guide: www.patreon.com/posts/62108489 time stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:17 What You Get 02:00 Charging 02:56 Setting Up 04:06 2 Ways to Record 06:54 Receiver Mini Screen 08:20 Do You Need an External Mic? 09:07 How to Connect a Mic 10:00 2 Audio Recording Rules 11:04 How to Set Audio Level 13:22 How to Reconnect a Transmitter 14:28 How to Mount Windshields 15:03 How to Mute Mics 16:32 RØDE Central 17:08 Receiver Settings 18:10 How to Use Safety Channel 19:02 How to Set Markers 19:20 Transmitter Settings 19:56 How to Export Audio Files 20:55 How to Use Transmitter as Stand Alone Recorder 22:00 How to Record Backup Audio 22:31 How to Use Pad 23:12 Switch Transmitter - Mute or Marker? 24:06 How to Delete Audio 24:39 RØDE Central Mobile 25:56 Equivalent Noise Level 27:21 My Experience So Far 28:50 RØDE Lavalier GO Mic Test 29:35 RØDE Lavalier II Mic Test

[@kimberlygibson3]

This video is by far THE BEST video tutorial I have found for these mics. I got mine last night and I thought it wasn't working but after watching your video I see what I have to get for my computer to make the connection. I now understand how they work. THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time out to create this video. You have no idea how much stress you saved me.

[@joelvanmeer2971]

I’ve watched 4 videos after purchasing it yesterday…. This has been by far the most well explained and well laid out. The difference between the Lavalier and just the transmitter was also super helpful. I could actually hear the difference and make a decision whether its worth dicking around with or not. Thank you!

[@NutshellLiving]

Thank you, Simon. You are the only expert I have found with a clear and succinct explanation on how to setup and record.

[@keithlim9594]

True. The "How to use Tx as Stand alone recorder" basically saved me. No one else talked about this and I was about to return my unit cause i thought it was defective. Thank you Simon!

[@1itoasif]

1st time listner..Best tutorial ever.

[@svitlanam6467]

The best video about Røde mic on youtube, thanks!

[@simonelliott5956]

Excellent video Simon, you’ve answered all the questions I had on the Rode Go 2. As someone who is not a stranger to recording, having recorded live bands in the past, I found the content both applicable and interesting, whilst easy to understand for those who haven’t had experience.

[@Olitoia]

Wow thank you so much for this video. So thorough and clear. Very grateful!!

[@SiHorrocks]

You are so welcome!

[@annaisokay8]

this is genuinely so helpful. Have a shoot next week and got these last minute to use so this is gonna help me a ton!!

[@cbach8769]

VERY PEDAGOGICAL EASY TO ABSORB , BRAVO A GOOD JOB

[@alimuftidr]

This is the best video about rode wireless go 2 on KZbin

[@JDnCoke-qr8xx]

Finally! A guide which showed me I was clicking on the wrong settings button to get recording on the transmitter working.

[@priterhomesrealestate]

You are a life saver. I was really stuck on how to unmute but you saved the day. Thank you so much. New Sub

[@otoolucinda6584]

best video so far even after 2 years

[@manishmore4403]

Best video.solved my problem regarding Rode Wireless Go II .

[@daleofalltrades]

Just got My set of rode wireless go 2 for my own youtube adventures. I have to say this is the best video out there for these microphones. I was so lost in the little setting of these things and this video helped me make the fine tune decisions I needed. You did a great job. This video touches on everything. Thank you so much for putting this video together.

[@VanessaRubidoux]

You are awesome Simon! Thanks for the information, Cant wait to join your classes!

[@SiHorrocks]

thank you! I look forward to seeing you there 😊

[@screwfaceclub]

18:29 the marker thing is quite cool!

[@vernonwjones]

That is a great video. I am new to video, relatively, and these mics completely. It's a lot for me to take in, but I have to learn this. I can see how much you put into this video, so a big thankyou.

[@tripsNchats]

Hello sir, How to choose dB? For Outdoors and Indoors? Appreciated to your great effert.

[@yogiprashant6]

also searching for this too

[@wcsartanddesign]

Your gain will always be determined by what is being recorded and in what context. For example, a loud guitar in a small club setting will need to be set to a higher -db than, say, someone whispering a couple feet away in a small interior room. But the goal is to never get to 0db, always leaving 5-10db of headroom during longer recordings such as interviews... going above 0db will almost certainly risk distortion. Great for some rock guitarists perhaps when done on purpose (e.g., distortion pedals), but not so much for dialog/voice, conceptual art recordings aside. That said, you will always need to do a soundcheck to determine what your gain should be. Start at approx -30db and talk with your talent while monitoring the levels with a decent pair of neutral/flat headphones (e.g., Sony MDR-7506), encouraging them to speak as they would normally, no need to "act" so to speak. Raise the gain in order to have their moments of peak volume be between -5 to -10db. This headroom will account for unplanned volume boosts should they for example unexpectedly laugh extra loudly. And with that said, consider the emotional topography of what you will discussing... a loved one's passing will feature a quieter, predictably flat topography while a more exciting or controversial topic will feature a normal/louder, predictably varied topography... so use this awareness during your soundcheck to make sure you explore those peak volume triggers in order to more efficiently help set the gain (i.e., when a soundperson asks a guitarist to play the loudest part of their loudest composition). Lastly, if you have a free hand, keep it on the gain knob, adjusting on the fly is common with non-professional talent.

[@anwaralomaisi6753]

Thank you so much for explaining everything I checked the company website they didn’t explained like you.

[@CarlosSolisProductions]

Great tips for any type use. Cheers and keep 'em coming. Marvelous films that is...

[@thetroubledmonk]

Incredible video. Thank you so much for creating this. I will be looking into your phone videography books as well.

[@SiHorrocks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@beauandarrowfilms]

Fabulous video - not just the content being useful, but your calm and steady explanation of it all really helps it go in! So appreciated. I have a Q... I recently filmed a wedding, placing 1 lav mic on the groom, and 1 lav mic on the celebrant's handheld mic with electrical tape. My husband (as my second shooter!) had the receiver attached to his camera, as he was standing at the back getting a continuous wide (and so had more ability to monitor the audio input). He confirms that both transmitters were being received throughout the ceremony. However, in the RODE app later, when I went to retrieve the audio recordings, only one had recorded! I thought perhaps the transmitter was faulty, but this same transmitter worked later when recording speeches. I wonder why the audio from one of these transmitters did not record, if he is certain they were both being received? Could it have been accidentally set to mute (and therefore was receiving but nothing actually to record)? It's left me anxious for my next wedding this weekend! (I'll be experimenting all week!).

[@BLOGbySAROJ]

Dear sir love from India due to briefly explain 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@mavs8888]

well... you REALLY go into the DEEPEST details and secrets.... Bravo!

[@SiHorrocks]

Glad you found it useful!

[@DannaGesellchen]

BEST Video on the topic. Thank you for such clear instructions for us noobs!

[@imzaazmi]

Thank you very much for this information..I Just bought wireless go 2...I m in the right channel ❤❤

[@niltons.spagnuolo]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Brazil.

[@timothyknight7881]

Very well done video. I can't get the Rode Central app to see the receiver for the Wireless Go II. Looking for a hard reset option.

[@Anand_Bhatt]

Is there a way to get Individual DB setting for each individual mics?

[@adirondackwoodsman]

A very excellent and thorough review of this. I had ordered the RODE Go 2 and was looking for a good overview because the instructions are pretty poor. You did a wonderful and thorough overview to get me off quickly. Thank you for publishing this! Definitely subscribing!

[@bigderek07]

Bloody brill well done. Best video on here for rode. I ride motorcycles and I’m trying to get a mic system so I can talk whilst riding. I wear a flip helmet I am looking at the instamic pro plus but it does not hold the paring you have to,te pair each time after closing the camera of mic. I also like the look of the new dji but not sure if it will work whilst riding bikes. We use the insta 360 one x2 cameras. Any ideas welcome

[@SiHorrocks]

why not use the Rode + lav as a stand alone recorder and sync later?

[@FSAEntertainment]

What is the best decibal setting for outdoor interviews in a market. Should i keep it at 0 db?

[@wcsartanddesign]

Your gain will always be determined by what is being recorded and in what context. For example, a loud guitar in a small club setting will need to be set to a higher -db than, say, someone whispering a couple feet away in a small interior room. But the goal is to never get to 0db, always leaving 5-10db of headroom during longer recordings such as interviews... going above 0db will almost certainly risk distortion. Great for some rock guitarists perhaps when done on purpose (e.g., distortion pedals), but not so much for dialog/voice, conceptual art recordings aside. That said, you will always need to do a soundcheck to determine what your gain should be. Start at approx -30db and talk with your talent while monitoring the levels with a decent pair of neutral/flat headphones (e.g., Sony MDR-7506), encouraging them to speak as they would normally, no need to "act" so to speak. Raise the gain in order to have their moments of peak volume be between -5 to -10db. This headroom will account for unplanned volume boosts should they for example unexpectedly laugh extra loudly. And with that said, consider the emotional topography of what you will discussing... a loved one's passing will feature a quieter, predictably flat topography while a more exciting or controversial topic will feature a normal/louder, predictably varied topography... so use this awareness during your soundcheck to make sure you explore those peak volume triggers in order to more efficiently help set the gain (i.e., when a soundperson asks a guitarist to play the loudest part of their loudest composition). Lastly, if you have a free hand, keep it on the gain knob, adjusting on the fly is common with non-professional talent.

[@jorgemar2815]

The best explanation in the web

[@DiCasaFilm]

Can you connect a transmitter directly to the computer via bluetooth, without the need for the receiver? The same way you’d connect a bluetooth speaker or any other bluetooth device to a computer? I’m looking for a lav that has this feature and none seem to exist, which I think is pretty silly.

[@xokatieASMR]

This is such a well done video!! Thank you so much :)

[@diegobrava]

Thank you so much for this complete lesson! From Brazil.

[@-NEBANEBA]

Hi Simon, I cannot find an answer to this: I bought the Rode Wireless GO II a couple of days ago. Both the transmitters are well connected to the receiver and appear on its screen, however only one is able to transfer the audio to the device, which means that despite both are connected and with the volume changing on the receiver screen, no audio at all can be heard from one transmitter when a recording/video is made. I used to have the Wireless GO and never had such an issue but this time I really cannot find an answer ...

[@stuartedmondson5020]

Nice production!

[@praveenkumar-pi4sp]

Excellent and great video

[@Joe-fn9mi]

28:30 - this was a important question I asked elsewhere. If I plug into a GoPro will the GoPro internal mic also record by default? So that I end up with 3 recordings... both transmitters and the camera itself? Also on that note if plugged into a GoPro, will the transmitters start recording auto when I press record on the camera? We shoot spontaneous stuff so would be annoying to have to press record on camera AND microphones

[@robertanderson9179]

ZGCINE is the charging case I use. It holds all three units and charges them simultaneously.

[@chrossbone]

You explain, that the backup recording starts when it has connection and stops immediately after it disconnects from the receiver. Isn't that a bit contradictory to the fact that the backup is there for when the transmitter disconnects from the receiver? If it would immediately stop at every connection problem, you would have the same dropouts on the local recording as on the receiver end...

[@SiHorrocks]

very good point. I haven't actually tried it but I kind of assumed if it disconnected unintentionally it would keep recording to backup... I need to test it to see what actually happens. Otherwise, just use the always setting, so that as soon as it's switched on it will record everything continually

[@wo_channel]

Thank you from Thailand.😊👍

[@labrahamabraham9033]

Thank you so much for your great video.But let me ask you a query: Is it possible to connect a mixer /amplifier to a mobile /laptop which is connected to the Rode wireless mic to pass the audio through the speaks on a live program ? If so,how to do it ? Thank you so much .God bless you .

[@aymasey4948]

Very good video my bro. Keep up the good work. Appreciate the time u took to do this❤UK!!!!!

[@JoeStocker]

Great video, can these connect up to a dash cam with bluetooth.Thanks

[@SiHorrocks]

they only connect to the receiver

[@dmtarry]

For my purposes flying a drone as a single user I have set the transmitter on backup and use the receiver so I can monitor the signal and switch the transmitter on and off via the receiver. I have the receiver clipped onto on my watch strap and it works great for me rather than just using the transmitter in always on?

[@n9n2m]

Thank you my dear friend for the beautiful explanation

[@EleanorConway]

thanks for this. im having issues with one transmitter - my macbook pro can't see any recordings via rode central. it's an issue that's happened iwth a previous set - they replaced the set. I've tried a different cable. It tends to work on my old macbook air / usb input .

[@NicktheDIYguy]

Super excited for this vid I just got mine for my gopro

[@davetea316]

The Zoom H4n has XLR-1/4-inch combo jacks, so you only need a simple, cheap as chips 3.5mm TRS to 1/4 TRS jack adapter to record audio from the wireless receiver.

[@nathanpettenon6131]

There is also a 3.5mm input on the rear that overrides the inbuilt mics...

[@lepetitmondedecaroline-]

Thanks a lot ! after Many videos to find how it works for recording voice, I find your vidéo ! thanks a lot !!!

[@allenyarberry7502]

Nice job on the video - good work!!!!

[@tamsintarr527]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. However, please may I ask your advice? I am a riding instructor and film all my lessons. I already use Rode link to record my voice, so that my pupils can take home a film with clear audio. Is it possible for me to switch to this wireless go system and have one receiver recording my teaching, but another used by the pupil, live, with headphones, to hear my voice so I don't have to shout in windy weather. If not, i don't suppose you know if there is a Rode product that can do this?

[@angel_monsa]

Great detailed video, thanks.

[@travismeccariello]

Super informative and helpful video. Thanks!

[@hovermotion]

Wow ive just learnt new info about my Zoom L12 from this vid... great info vid..I am looking for a decent mic for my KZbin channel..

[@svitlanam6467]

🎉Hello, could you please help me to choose the correct mic for the kids youtube channel?😊 Sometimes we will be 2 and sometimes 3 in the video. Videos will be outside with the child. What's the best way to record the sound? I have a Go Pro camera, a single wireless Røde go and sometimes we use a samsung mobilephone, but we need a good sound.😊 What's the best? Should I buy 4 røde go wireless mic and connect them to the Go Pro camera, because we need 3 people talking in the video?❤Thank you🤗

[@maheshsinghrealvlogs]

Nice information boss its great for vlogging ,❤️ love from india ❤️

[@sterlingmacrohon2535]

what's the best db settings to put on the transmitter and in your camera?

[@brooklyen]

Thanks alot man great video

[@DivorceSourceRadio]

Great video! Super helpful. Best tutorial I have seen on this Rode. Thanks for taking time and putting this together. I just subscribed.

[@SiHorrocks]

You're very welcome!

[@TunaSoda]

I'm confused on one thing, for standalone recording using a transmitter, how is the gain set? Do I set the gain for the receiver then the transmitter will use that? (Other than PAD)

[@SteffsGaming]

great video, really detailed and informative.... i have a question i'm hoping you can answer..... I want to be able to use one mic when recording myself and still hear my audio in both speakers... for some reason right now when i record it only comes out of 1 side.... i need to fix the audio balance, how do i do that???

[@bushtyga999]

I believe u can fix it in the software or i say another vis the guy shows how to fix it. His channel is Authen tech i believe

[@SteffsGaming]

@@bushtyga999 ok thanks for the info, really appreciate you gettin back to me!!!

[@YaMajeski]

Cheers, If I have a single version, can I purchase more transmitters for multi person setup? Thank you for your video. -Best Regards

[@robd2467]

Very helpful- thanks.

[@Hacker-yk8ce]

Thanks and huge respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@TrauniOfficial]

Very good video, thanks, but one question: I have the Wireless Go II and it takes every also really quiet noise like the fans of my pc or my running cat on the floor, is there any chance to rudce background noise? I wondering how many videos I saw with the Wireless Go II mounted on a shirt and perfect voice audio. If i do it on my shirt every move of my arms are taken by the Go II

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Excellent video and explanation. Thank you.

[@timmarsh4029]

Brilliant video!

[@SiHorrocks]

Many thanks!

[@vaishnavbrid7495]

Sir I have question please tell me I can used Infinite transmitter n one receiver or same for receiver

[@sharpcorners]

Excellent video, thank you so much. Did you ever figure out why your transmitter failed to record? I’ve had the same issue. Both mics were active and connected during an interview but only one produced an audio file. VERY FRUSTRATING.

[@donsatsop1406]

Great Video 📸 just purchased The Rode it will not power up out of box or take a charge. Do you know what the problem might be? Thank you

[@reluctantartsy]

Thank you Simon. I attached both 1&2 to test the sound, and turned one off, what occurred is sound only went to the left speaker in the recording. At the time I was unaware of this. Then I turned the other unit back on and the first one off. Then the sound was in the right speaker. Would I have just left both on? And in the future, when only doing a single mic set up, will it record to both speakers? Thanks for this video it was an immense help.

[@djtranceporter855]

Did you get an answer? Cause i will try to record with two of them- but are they automaticly recording stereo?

[@thuytrinhnguyen8497]

Thank you very much for your tutorial! So if I’m not wrong, I just need to buy a single Rode set for one person interview? I will be filming while my interviewee answers questions.

[@zacharyantle7940]

This look awesome! Also nice wizard hair Simon, you should wear it down in videos more lol

[@SiHorrocks]

🧙

[@klajdi9999]

i want an advice if you can! I want to use these rode to send signal to the headphones of the fim director, but I need one transmiter and 2 reciever. If I buy one transmiter and one reciever and then i buy another reciever can I sync frequences. are ajustable the frequences? thanx

[@huckwalton2307]

Though 24 is still a standard, 32 bit float has a benefit that’s even more important than quality. It has a higher ceiling on distortion. Are use 32 bit float when I don’t have a safety channel and want to make sure I don’t get any distortion.

[@ayanakojay]

the best video thanks so much

[@johnpaeng64]

Can I use the Rode to connect to bluetooth speakers to amplify sound?

[@BllyMadisn]

VERY helpful video! Thank you! Quick question - I'm using our system to record a podcast when we're out of the studio. I'm recording split audio with 2 people so I can have more editing options. Is there an good way to sync the audio tracks that I'm getting from both of the transmitters? Or is there a way to hit record on the mobile app and have the mics start/stop at the exact same time so the audio will be the exact same length and synced? I'm googling and can't seem to find anything!!!

[@DogflyFilm]

7:54 My RX don't have power save mode, it only show marker flag, how do you map that power buttom function to change mode ?

[@mitchellglick8737]

wonderful video! I did have a question about using Rode lav mics. Will you get better audio connecting a Rode Go lav mic to the transmitter and sending the signal wirelessly to the receiver connected to your iphone or will you get better sound simply by connecting your lav mic to your iPhone with a lightning adapter?

[@tyl8ter]

I bought the transmitter separate from the receiver and still can't connect them to the holding button receiver for 3 second s and pressing the power button on the transmitter... no connection..any suggestions? Thanks

[@asmoogl]

very good video, thanks! Helped me with the decision of buying it a lot!

[@SiHorrocks]

Glad I could help!

[@GreenbankEstatesLtd]

Can anyone help me please. I've just bought these and I use an iPhone and it doesn't seem to be picking up the audio from the mic at all and keeps using the phone's mic. Any thoughts? I've also ordered an actual Rode wire for the receiver to my phone to see if that makes any difference.

[@alexisssjay]

If I am not mistaken, you will need to use a separate wire (that has a grey tip sold seperately-with the grey tip inserted into a connector that enters your iphone) and the black opposite end connected to your receiver. Just did it and it worked on my iphone! Took me a couple of tries to figure it out.

[@GreenbankEstatesLtd]

@@alexisssjay thank you! I’ve managed to get it working with a new Rode wire I’ve bought.

[@Dave-Evans73]

I have a question I can't seem to find an answer to. Is it possible to fix the receiver to a gimbal for use with mobile phone filming? Thanks

[@zampiangel3871]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR.

[@KristijanBenic]

Thank you for this video. All i needed

[@CaroCallas87]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial! Im really looking forward to use the wireless go 2 single now :)

[@idealmukbang6924]

Thank YOU for sharing this vedio.you explain it properly 👍😊

[@mothersrx]

You said to keep recording on the transmitter at “always”…why? What will that do vs backup?

[@allaboutfilmmaker1152]

Hi good video man

[@offcenterconcepthaus]

Outstanding.

[@bj1676]

Concise and professional tutorial. Thank you 😊

[@AlexandreLacharme]

Hello, how to switch between mono and stereo in merged mode

[@Kenny-Ross]

Excellent video! Thank you sir.

[@SiHorrocks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Majnun74]

Great! Now I can record acoustic guitar while videoing in a different location😎