Multiple Rode Wireless Go | My Portable Audio Kit!

A lot of you were excited that I found a solution to using multiple Rode Wireless Go microphones, and wanted a step by step video of how I made my portable audio kit. So here it is! It's not complicated at all, and feel free to improve on the idea!
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[@RowRow78]

Just a heads up - I recently ran x5 Wireless Go's and got frequent drop-outs during recording. Spoke with Rode and it seems if the receivers are placed within 5cm of each other the 2.4GHz wireless signals can interfere with each other. Bit of a problem as the provided cables are all very short, so my advice for anyone attempting this would be to get longer cables and place the receivers a fair distance apart!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thanks that's good to know! Someone was asking about that.

[@felipemvera]

If the receivers or transmitters are placed within 5cm of each other?

[@nextlevelcraig]

@@felipemvera He was saying drop outs can occur when they are that close.

[@larryFWD]

If I get what you're saying, it means that if one must place them over 5cm apart, the setup in this video becomes unusable which is a shame because it looks really cool hooking them on to that metal mount.

[@baufilmesPT]

Rowan did you solved the drop out problems when getting them not so close?

[@NelsonRamonTownsend]

My Co-worked just walked into my office. Set down a Zoom H4N Pro and two Rode Go boxes, turned and said hey make this work some how... Uuuuh, what? Seen the Thumbnail and now I am headache free... Thank you for this.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Awesome I'm glad I could help!

[@Krytikalmass]

Best solution I’ve seen - well done broh

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you! I'm so happy that I could help!

[@suserenisima]

Colleague I'm a Mexican filmmaker obviously independent; you're my hero! 🤩 you're a genius and I what I admire most is your will to help and share: thank you and God bless you and everyone in your team!

[@jazzsingh3121]

Hands down the best solution I have seen!!! I could not figure out how to set up multiple mics going into one receiver let alone making it portable!! This video and the last video just made it seem so much simpler than I expected and best thing is the fact that this solution works!!! Thank you so much man!!!

[@nextlevelcraig]

That's so great to hear! I'm glad it helped!

[@khrombus]

You, my friend...are a legend. Thank you for these videos, i love that you are not scripted to within an inch of your life, most of the videos i end up looking at about things like this seem to be rehearsed and fake and i hate it so i appreciate someone being honest.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you for such kind words! I am still new at this and I just kinda turn on the camera and wing it. Some say I should script more, and others like it the way it is. For now I don't think I will change it. This way is more.. "me"

[@khrombus]

@@nextlevelcraig yes mate absolutely, the place is flooded with fake, please keep being you and doing these, i appreciate it a lot

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you bro! That really means a lot to me!

[@twosheafilms]

Very good video Craig! The algorithm is working cuz it offered me your first video. I'm glad you made this second one and really showed the setup. That's what I went to the first video for. Keep making these!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you! The info should have been in the first video, but I'm learning! 😂

[@twosheafilms]

Craig Kilgore we all are man!! You’re doing great!

[@IMDABROWN]

I love it. I used a cheap cage instead of using the cheese plate. but this is more streamlined. I may try this out. thanks

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thankv you! I never thought of using a cage. Curious to see how that would look.

[@IMDABROWN]

@@nextlevelcraig Mine was inspired by one Rode posted on their channel. Search for "Tips on rigging audio gear " It constructed with 2 RØDELink Filmmaker Kits.

[@nextlevelcraig]

@@IMDABROWN I'll check it out, thanks!

[@mxtr4673]

HUUUUGE THANX from Poland! It really helped!

[@nextlevelcraig]

I'm glad it helped you! 😃

[@aerialfilmandphoto8896]

Great solution - just what I’ve been trying to figure out!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thanks I'm glad I could help

[@namediramaboea9634]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Gold standard🏅. Please do a BTS of this setup in action and a bit of the post work flow 👏

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you!! I might just do that some day.

[@Probandolacocina]

Muy buena idea, utilizando los equipos que ya tienes, sin gastar en equipos costosos.

[@Probandolacocina]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico!!

[@Frnswzz]

This is definitely what i would have eventually needed as im building my kit. Thanks for sharing this build!

[@akjell]

This is genius!!! I am so doing this on my H6. Thanks for this....

[@nextlevelcraig]

You are absolutely welcome! I'm glad it can help!

[@LittleBurchie]

I only have one Wireless GO II, but now I have a complete setup for a two-person interview that I can carry in one hand, thanks to this video. No bags, no hand carts, no cases, no fuss. Excellent! Thanks Craig!

[@martin.larsson1972]

Thanks for a good video. I got my Zoom H6 and two Rode Wireless GO the day before yesterday but haven't been able to get any good sound. I guess I need to get a couple of those VXLR+ adapters too.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Your'e welcome! Yeah I think that will help you out a lot.

[@MrYankosG]

Buy the VXLR model which is cheaper. You don’t need the plus model. Check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHK0h3luaJ2dZpI

[@martin.larsson1972]

@@MrYankosG Thanks but I already got the + ones :)

[@MrYankosG]

@@martin.larsson1972 If so, just enjoy a good sound.

[@MichaelTavernaro]

Very cool - thanks very much.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Glad you liked it!

[@VidHeadz]

Nice Audio Rig Bro!

[@elliottharold1553]

Awsome i was struggling with my interview setups as I wanted to really capture multiple subject on one file right into my SonyA7III without using a boom mic. This setup is perfect for what I'm needing. Thank you for the clear walk-through and visual. Keep the content coming.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Glad it helped!

[@jakestevanja1304]

This solution is dope!!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it!

[@cobamail0120]

nice setting.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you!

[@MarkeithBraden]

Thank you for this video. I have purchased all the equipment. This will be so helpful for my podcast when I an traveling & do impromptu interviews.

[@NoPipeLeftBehind]

An excellent solution and great video. just purchased a dji mic system and this will help me streamline my H6 workflow. Thank you!

[@VanessaKanbi]

wow - this quality is amazing !! I use the same set up but I need to add that board to attach them all. I had major issues with this system tho with them cutting out. I dont know if it was an issue with my lav mics tho.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you! I have heard from people that there could be issues with the receivers being so close to each other. Maybe that's your issue. I plan to test more soon.

[@JenniferLaveryFBE]

I'm so glad you put out this follow up. Your first vid had such great information but it was hard to properly visualise. Seeing the set-up as it goes together is super useful.

[@nextlevelcraig]

You are so welcome!

[@jonathanfurtado6880]

I've been stumped on how to rig a rodelink wireless kit to my H6! This is giving me ideas! Thank you!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Glad I could help!

[@BREADBAUX]

Solid Concept man!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you!

[@corymacdougall3469]

That's a nice setup!!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thanks!

[@sanwalkhan7887]

Only guy answered the questions I was asking in my mind, thank you sir!

[@woodsworkent]

I love your set up I’m definitely going to use this ideal myself thanks👍🏾

[@nextlevelcraig]

No problem!!

[@2Meerkats]

Good on you for showing the reality of what RODE's website won't show. 👍 Hopefully, they are working on a Dual/Tri channel Rx to keep the whole camera-side miniature. Thanks for the vid Craig.

[@nextlevelcraig]

You're welcome! Yeah that would be so cool!

[@TheFanClubReview]

Thank you.. this definitely helps. ❤

[@virtualtourpa]

I'd like to see and hear a sample from the actual interview/shoot you did, to see what it looks like on the talent and hear the audio quality. That would have been great. Do you have that?

[@joshdowler9195]

I'm going to use this setup for at least one lav mic whilst filming run and gun, I'll see if multiple affect the signal and if so you could try removing the cheese play and creating a little more distance between the receivers, although the cheese plate is a dope idea so I hope it doesn't come to that. Great video and keep it up, your channel will grow with this great stuff.

[@profaragon]

You are a genius!🤯

[@MattLloydTube]

Dude this is genius. You have probably saved me around £500 compared to buying a sony xlr recording unit. Thanks very much. I watched the original video and was like "but lets see how you made the whole unit"...then you had this video too. Definitely subbing to ur channel

[@nextlevelcraig]

Glad I could help! Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@apom316]

_Yes, this will help me greatly on new project that I am working on. Thanks again!_

[@HRleaders]

Keep up the great content, this really helped me :)

[@nextlevelcraig]

Awesome! Thanks a lot! 😃

[@mohammedrahoy3064]

Keep up the Good Work

[@desantismedia6176]

Craig, thank for the video and for demonstrating this set-up. Very informative and appreciated the fact you got into the details of how to place the cold shoes to avoid blocking the output ports on the receivers. You probably just saved a whole bunch of people 15 minutes of unnecessary aggravation. Appreciate ya and subscribed.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you for the sub and reminding me that the little details matter. I'm learning KZbin as I go, and still have a lot to learn, so I am so surprised at all of the support!

[@boardhouseextra6525]

thanks craig

[@jmarkedwards]

Thank you for this video. Just Subbed!

[@daveripper_]

Totally great video, thank you so much! Keep up the excellent work :)

[@EmefGriffin]

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 It’s the smaller channels that inspire me the most. Keep going n LETS WERK SOON!! 🖤

[@nextlevelcraig]

Yo! I appreciate the support! I hit you with a sub too. Next time I'm in the ATL I'll def reach out!

[@paulreznyk]

Thank you Craig to share your smart set up. Great idea.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Very welcome!

[@This-Is-Austin]

Hey the visual and links were super helpful. Thank you.

[@KapowComicBookShow]

Very cool! Good to know about the xlr adapters from your previous video.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thanks! I just wanted to give a little more detail for those that were curious.

[@PokipsieNetwork]

cool idea, thanks for sharing with us.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thanks for watching!

[@InterviewswithEverydayPeople]

Dude I love the setup I just recreated it for on the go Podcast setup

[@LOLOLOL8899]

Thanks a lot! Really help with my outdoor live stream

[@stanleytam5429]

Looks good. why not just run it straight to the line in rather than the added xlr adapter?

[@txemanovelo]

Super cool set up!

[@richemason]

I’m so glad I found your channel

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@ILLAILLS]

With these going into the zoom, could you also link the zoom to the camera as well?

[@nextlevelcraig]

Yes there is a line out that you can use to connect to the camera if you wish.

[@IndianKD]

Super interesting! Thanks a lot for sharing your experience! A have a question: when you use all four Wireless GO simultaneously do they work correctly? Do you experience any cross-influence, losing connection, interference in an audio signal, or something else? From your point of view which maximum possible number of Wireless GO systems can work at the same time (just the assumption)?

[@nextlevelcraig]

I hear that having the receivers too close to each other could pose some issues. I have been wanting to test it, but I haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

[@nicholasmartin4559]

WoW what a complete product

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you!!

[@FairfieldMediaCenter]

This is awesome! I was looking for away to do this!

[@williamkea1461]

Wonderful setup. But how do you connect the Rodes to a computer for audio support on TEAMS?

[@amedhazel2459]

Awesome!!

[@JustAnotherChris]

Love the setup!! Definitely subscribed!!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@babyshoes489]

Thanks for making this video. It helped me a lot.

[@michaelfirth1075]

That’s a great idea, brilliant video.

[@nathangirardot1718]

posted this on the last video but here is for newer people; I've found that when i connect my wireless GOs to my zoon h4n pro and it gets too close to the body of the recorder, there is interference between the transmitter and the reciever caused by the zoom recorder. also I don't use XLR to jack adapters I found that a Big jack to small Jack works great. I didn't know it accepted that at first but on the zoom h4n, and other zoom recorder models (including the H5, H6 and H8) here is a hole in the middle of the xlr slot that the big jack fits right into.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Sorry I didn't see your comment before, I really try to respond to everyone. My channel is so small but I am so happy to have so much activity in the comments section! Anyways, I tried that too! I used the 1/4 Jack to 3.5 and still had sound issues. For me those problems went away when I switched to the VXLR+

[@nextlevelcraig]

Oh I see you posted it a few mins ago. I'll respond there too 😃

[@b-awake-media]

oeh that is an awesome audio solution. do you also have sound samples of this setup? I also own a Wireless go but I am doubting to get a better set. But this might be an really awesome solution for videos with multiple people in the shot that need to be recorded.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Sorry I do not. I haven't gotten to play with this as much as I would like. I hear that having the receivers too close to each other could pose some issues. I have been wanting to test it, but I haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

[@jefferson.castillo]

Great setup!!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thanks you!

[@MikeRainey]

Great video, Craig. Thank you.

[@digitalkev06]

Nice! Definitely about to do this. Thanks bro.

[@MeditateOnGodsWordWithMe]

This is really amazing!!....but I want to know....Is it possible to connect this setup to your camera directly to have audio in video rather than recording and saving unto an SD card for syncing later?.... would like to see a video about that if possible.... Thanks.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Sure thing! There is a line out that you can connect to your camera and record audio along with the video.

[@MeditateOnGodsWordWithMe]

@@nextlevelcraigCan't wait to see the video....Great thanks... You are a genius.

[@DutchAussieProductions]

Great setup. Thanks for the video. Have a nice day.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you! You have a nice day too! 😃

[@PhilipLeander]

Great video brother! Thank you for the tip!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you bro! Glad you liked it!

[@evehanlin]

Thank you SO much! Super helpful.

[@ilays2009]

Interesting solution. Thank you. Keep doing man🙌🏼

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thanks, will do!

[@BloodSugarS3XMajik]

this will fix so many problems! Thank you!

[@nextlevelcraig]

You're welcome!

[@dublxxxx4407]

Good job, neat solution.

[@geminicenturion5961]

Great demonstration

[@nomadcurator]

Awesome well done. Thanks for responding to my comment. You got a new sub.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thanks for sticking around! I appreciate it!

[@user-lf3jy9nk6g]

a little late, but why not just use the 1/4 jacks? rode>3.5mm stereo cable>3.5mm female TRS to two 1/4" TS plugs adapter>H6 XLR/1/4"TS jack. TS1/4 should not pass phantom power, but who know s with Zoom, so thurn it off anyway.

[@chromemondo]

thank you for the video! But! can you hook up a "Dual" Rode mic set up?

[@OmarCordy]

Brilliant dude! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you man! I appreciate you watching!

[@rickardforsberg]

very nice solution! exacty what i looked for!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Awesome! Glad it could help 🙂

[@WalterTheBalter]

Awesome !

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thank you!

[@charlesowusu3958]

Great video, is that Tee from MKBHD Collection?

[@nextlevelcraig]

It is! Haha! I try to support my favorite creators when I can!

[@jeff698]

Great idea, thanks!

Love it! Keep recording, great channel, I subscribe :)

[@nextlevelcraig]

Thanks for the sub!

[@vi-dor]

amazing thing you found, thanks for sharing! Did you maybe try it with the multiple wireless go II (2X/3X...) or another two mic wireless device?

[@AmericaMcNasty]

Great informative video thank you! I can one up this set up for you by adding an extra Wireless GO. So you can have wireless sound to your camera for reference sound. Plug in a Wireless Go transmitter (from what would be a fifth Go) into the output of the Zoom. Take the Go Receiver and plug it into a camera. Bam! Now you have reference sound to your camera wirelessly and getting the separate audio tracks to the Zoom!

[@nextlevelcraig]

Hell yeah! That is a dope idea! Thanks!

[@davidobrien-monk9156]

@@nextlevelcraig Great idea! I guess you might need an attenuated cable between the Zoom's line-out and the additional Rode transmitter's mic-in. Also some decoupling circuitry to remove the Transmitter's plug-in power on its microphone socket? Plus, will a transmitter that close to four receivers cause receiver sensitivity deafness?

[@denson28y]

Thanks, good video!!! Where can I find the cable that you're using to plug into the Zoom H6? Thanks in advance. Peace, Love, and Happiness!!!

[@bhsaproduction]

I know this footage was filmed 2 years ago, but have you considered rotating the cheese plate 180 degrees so the Zoom H6 faces upright instead of being upside down? This would make reading the screen / meters much easier. What about using something like a Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod wth a ball head, that way you can tilt the H6 at a suitable viewing angle, instead of being at right angles to the desktop? Ps, would your setup be different if you had 2x Wireless Go2’s instead of the 4 x single wireless go?

Nice!

[@matthewsee9094]

Game changer. Thank you.

[@nextlevelcraig]

You're Welcome!

[@agafiawieliczko2658]

Genius!!!THANK YOU!!!

[@chasl5674]

Loved your video, question? Will the antennas on the Rode receivers will it cause any interference, if I use four receivers on the same plat… Something that’s interesting also, I know a brother like yourself, you both have the same last name spelling and both are in the same profession. Again thanks.

[@kristyramsey6544]

Do you think this will work with the Rode Go II?

[@vizualizefilmsllc6225]

Hi Craig, thx for sharing...for a dialogue scene, 2 shot or maybe 3 shot scene, how would you lav or boom the actors please? thx

[@nextlevelcraig]

I would lav them all up as well as try to boom then if possible. That’s because I am paranoid that one of them might not work or something. I always try to double up studio if I can.

[@jgomez7725]

Can you add rode wireless go ii , i mean 1 vxlr will record the the 2 channels of the rode wireless go ii

[@stephenjones939]

Great setup, and your detailed information was very helpful, thanks a lot! Since you are using the Rode VXLR+, I am assuming that you have set your Zoom H6 to provide some phantom power on inputs 1-4? What phantom power settings are you using on your Zoom H6? (Menu, INPUT&OUTPUT, Phantom)?

[@nextlevelcraig]

I do have it set to Phantom power but I forget the setting. I have been on vacation so I don't have it with me right now.

[@mariellerus]

Great video! Thank you for the way you explain all in such a simple way to understand! Especially for us starting off in the exciting world of audio and video without the background knowledge of sound. What is your thoughts on the Zoom podcast pro just released?

[@nextlevelcraig]

You're very welcome! Unfortunately I dont know anything about the Zoom Podcast Pro, I'll have to check it out!

[@jemarcusbest5413]

Great videos! Appreciate the content very helpful! What type of mic setup would you use if you were recording 5- 6 guys sitting around a campfire and you want to get crisp sound from everyone apart of the conversation?

[@thejoyfulsound]

What about the red cables? Do they come with the Rhode Go? Also, the lavaliers, do they come with the Rhode Go?