Rode Wireless Go 2 and how to adjust gain for each channel individually.

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

Thanks for this video, Rode basically wants/recommends you buy their SC11 cable and two VXLPro adapters to achieve this - which is more expensive and more clunky, and I doubt it would produce much better results. As long as gain is controlled carefully on the receiver and set properly on the transmitters to begin with, I think this is pretty decent solution for corporate shoots.

[@itsgussy]

Which is why I came up with this solution. It’s efficient and saves money, plus the pre amps on the H6 are amazing. And you get the back up of the Rode mics and the back up of the H6

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

@@itsgussy Going to try this for situations where I want to be able to modulate the volume/gain of the two transmitters individually when recording in camera. This is possible on my Canon R5C but only in a submenu when directly connected to the camera (terrible pre amps) - to be able to do that using the Tascam hot shoe adapter with XLR inputs, I will use the cable you recommend to break out the signal into two channels.

[@itsgussy]

@@Patrick-jj5nh keep us updated to see how it works out

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

@@itsgussy I have received the cable and can confirm it works very well. The cable splits the two mic inputs/transmitters from the Rode Wireless Go II and it allows me to use the CH1 and CH2 on the Tascam audio adapter for my Canon R5C. The audio quality is noticeably better than recording audio straight into camera, plus I get benefit of physical controls over levels/gain. Thanks 🙏

[@itsgussy]

@@Patrick-jj5nh glad it worked out as planned. Thanks for checking the video out, that was my gripe trying to separate audio channels and have individual control with better pre amps

[@DaleSteadman]

This makes perfect sense, this will help me out controlling the mic gain on the fly, thanks for sharing.

[@itsgussy]

Glad it helped. Always fun reading the comments and realizing I wasn’t the only one with the same problem

[@bardted1]

Thanks for this. Just wish i could mount the rode wireless go 2’s receiver directly on the Sony fx3 cold shoe (on the body, not the handle) and go directly into camera -especially when using a gimbal. Unfortunately, when the Rode wireless go 2’s receiver is mounted this way, close to the top of the Sony FX3 , you get a bad buzz. You can reduce it a bit using a coiled 3.5mm cable instead of the flat one that comes with the Rode, and also put ferrite rings on the cable, but i haven’t found anyone who has completely been able to eliminate the buzz. Spoke to Rode about it. You can play with the gain settings, use a longer cable (which flops around), etc., but I believe there is really no way to eliminate the buzz completely when the Rode wireless go 2’s receiver is mounted on top of the fx3 camera body, and going directly into the fx3 camera body’s 3.5mm input. The original Rode wireless go (mono) doesn’t have this problem. Happy the transmitters record internally!

[@itsgussy]

The buzz comes from a non shielded cable. There is one that I’ve had good results from, and I get no buzz at all amzn.to/3RKpAK4

[@h8shunlou]

This was a GREAT tutorial. Thanks!

[@itsgussy]

Glad it helped you out!

[@MJTECHTRAVEL]

It's very useful information. Thank u ☺️. From 🇮🇳 INDIA

[@Man-OlogyProjectPodcast1975]

This was awesome information sir, thank you for sharing.

[@itsgussy]

@@Man-OlogyProjectPodcast1975 you’re welcome glad it helped you

[@bacanomusic9760]

This is what I was looking for my camera with gimbal setup. Now I need to make it mobile/portable.

[@itsgussy]

You can always mount it on a hot shoes in your gimbal setup

[@ToxicwasteProductions]

Don't forget to always check your pad settings or phantom settings. I suppose you could very well fry the reciver of you connect it with the phantom on.

[@itsgussy]

Yup exactly what was said. Always check

[@flixten3141]

You sir are a star! thank you

[@itsgussy]

Hey thanks man. Hope it helped you

[@glitchpublishing]

WoW that’s exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot 😊

[@TheRoseLiesDead]

Great video man! This was exactly what I was looking for

[@itsgussy]

thank you glad it helped you out

[@valdivs_27]

WOW YOUR A LEGEND

[@itsgussy]

lol thanks man. Just sharing some knowledge that I know isn’t out there

[@Dare2Share930]

Thanks for your video? Why did not you use the XLR cable?

[@itsgussy]

You’re welcome. Because I didn’t have the splitter that had male XLR connections. You can use that one as well

[@Dare2Share930]

@@itsgussy thank you so much for your quick answer. Did you try 2 sets of rode go 2 ?? Simultaneously I want to record 4 people at the same time and i want to use my mac pro for that , is that possible?

[@tacticalg6686]

​@@Dare2Share930 have you found an answer to your question sir?

[@tacticalg6686]

​@@itsgussy Can you please help me? How can you connect 2 receivers, 4 mics to a Lumix g85 ? I have 2 sets of wireless go 2

[@itsgussy]

@@tacticalg6686 super easy. Get a recorder that accepts 2 connections or 4 like the Zoom H5 or Zoom H6. Connect all your mics to the Zoom H6, then connect the recorder to your camera like you would any on board mic to your camera. Out of the recorded you’ll connect the cable using the line out output. And that’s it. Done you have your 4 mics connected to your camera. amzn.to/3BbpPFo

[@bpatelphotography]

Is it possible to add another rode go wireless 2 with more mics and use ch. 3&4 for those?

[@itsgussy]

Yes if you use the links to purchase the cables you’ll be able to do that.

[@paulofernandes7993]

Hi there, great Viedo. Pleas can you share the Link (amazon) to the splitter cable?

[@itsgussy]

The link is posted in the description box! Thank you

[@MattStory1024]

One thing I found out that I don't think you mentioned is that the Receiver needs to be set to stereo for it to work right on separate channels on the H6.

[@itsgussy]

correct, It wasn't mentioned since it was implied, but a good point to make. Ultimately you want to have 2 separate tracks

[@dbtv4U]

Great solution

[@itsgussy]

Thank you

[@TheHamboneGroup]

such a bummer you can't do it on unit itself. thanks for the video.

[@itsgussy]

I agree it would be awesome to do this within the unit. Luckily this work around works. Glad it helped

[@jeremiemoludi]

Just what I needed! Thank you!

[@itsgussy]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped

[@tacticalg6686]

​​@@itsgussy awesome video ! Thing is, I just recently bought 2 sets of Rode Wireless Go II and I have 2 scenarios I would please need your help with. 1) How can I connect 2 receivers / 4 transmitters to a Lumix G85? 1) How can I connect 2 receivers / 4 transmitters to a Samsung s22 Ultra? I also own a zoom H6, not sure if I can use it to accomplish what I need in terms of connecting 4 mics at the same time. Thanks in advance !

[@ctuning]

Exactly what i was looking for Thx!

[@itsgussy]

Thank you I’m glad it helped you out!

[@marketplayer747]

How about if im using zoom essential series? It can do the same like this? Because they(zoom) did NOT mention can do this on their website.

[@itsgussy]

Probably not sure what model that is if you have the ability to plug in to the recorder with any connection it can work you just need the proper cable

[@marketplayer747]

@@itsgussy its a new model by Zoom. This year they release Essential version. The new Zoom H1 Essential. The new Zoom H4 Essential. And the new Zoom H6 Essential. But since you are not sure, maybe i will go for Zoom H8. Need to this handy recoder by this week. Thanks for fast response..

[@itsgussy]

@@marketplayer747if it has similar inputs and controls it should work hope it works out for you let me know

[@marketplayer747]

@@itsgussy thanks a lot man

[@itsgussy]

@@marketplayer747 sure thing glad it inspired you to find a solution

[@SammyLeMieur]

Using the Rose Go II, I am using a rode SC11 splitter and connecting the receiver to two XLR adapters, each in its own input on the H6. When both are plugged in, I am only seeing a feed from one input. If I unplug the one input that is working, then the other track starts working. In other words, two inputs will not work concurrently, only one at a time. Why is this?

[@itsgussy]

Because your using the wrong cable.

[@DoronBond]

I had the same cable but with the DJI Mic and the connection wasn’t secure from the receiver so ended up returning it. In theory it should work if you’re using the Rode VXLR+ adapters. Try looking at the output settings and see if there’s an option change the transmitter to stereo

[@itsgussy]

@@DoronBond with the Vxlr+ you have control over 1 stereo input or 2 mono inputs. But would uniformly adjust gain and not have individual control. Did you make sure the rode and DJI mics were set to record in dual channel and not set to mono? T

[@deannorthcott2]

Awesome thanks so much for this!!

[@itsgussy]

You’re welcome glad it helped you!

[@pianopotato]

Really excellent solution, thank you!

[@itsgussy]

Glad it offered a solution

[@lukesingson8530]

Do i need to press record on the H6 so that i can also record on the device?

[@itsgussy]

Yes, the zoom H6 is a recorder itself, I would always advise to have redundant audio so pressing record on the H6 is a good thing

[@santiagoriveropresenta]

The problem with this is - your rode 2 is still overblowing the input as you tap it and then sends the overblown input into the zoom, then the zoom is just lowering the volume. Yes, it will be quite, but all the sound imperfections and artifacts from the initial input in the rode will still be there, just quiet. Just tested it out personally.

[@itsgussy]

@@santiagoriveropresenta the problem is that you’re leveling your mic by tapping on it, which is the incorrect way of doing so. My example is for visual purpose to see which mic corresponds to the appropriate channel. Tapping on the microphone will cause it to distort because it’s being directly impacted what you need to do is make sure that your mics are leveled on the Main mic in order for you not to have a hot input coming into the zoom or any audio recorder. You can always use a 32 bit float recorder to circumvent this as well and cleaning up the audio in post as you should be doing.

[@juandavidagamez9971]

Thanks for de video. Can I use the splitter with male XLR conectors? In that case, can I control the wide of each microphone without problems using a Tascam Dr 70d?

[@itsgussy]

If you follow the same steps for your recorder it should work.

[@itsgussy]

The link for the XLR splitter is on the description box thank you

[@Bobsitivity]

If I do this with xlr cables instead of the 1/4 inch splitter and connect 4 wireless go II receivers with 8 wireless mics will I just get 2 mic signals combined on each of the 4 channels? If so is there any mono/stereo issues?

[@itsgussy]

Wow that’s a lot of mics. I don’t see how you would be able to connect 4 receivers and still have individual gain control for each channel. Doing this method you’d only be able to connect 2 receivers for a total of 4 mics. Technically you can connect 4 receivers but you would only be able to connect into the zoom h6 1 per channel. And you would still have control of the channels but they would be a mono signal. I get what you are trying to do but you would need something that offers more inputs like the zoom h8

[@gregjonesdfw]

So are you recording multitrack on the Zoom?

[@itsgussy]

Yes you can see separate channels on the zoom

[@deehart]

Could get a splitter and the same on my ursa g2??

[@itsgussy]

A splitter can work anywhere. It essentially splits your two stereo tracks into 2 mono tracks. So yes you can do that too! On your Ursa

[@deehart]

@@itsgussy thanks

[@itsgussy]

@@deehart no problem! Make sure to subscribe I’ll be uploading more audio related video content

[@deehart]

@@itsgussy just subscribed!

[@itsgussy]

Link to cable now in video

[@valdivs_27]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@itsgussy]

You’re welcome !

[@WTABallers]

Do you need to turn off phantom power on zoom h6 to the wireless go 2 receiver or it will blow it out?

[@itsgussy]

I recommend you do

[@davidschulder5241]

Thanks Goosie - Hey Rode: Of course we NEED independent level control. What happened????

[@szabocsaba1984]

Hi! I have a BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K2 (one receiver + 2 transmitter) and a Zoom Podtrak P4 recorder. I got surprised when I noticed that I can record the sound of the two transmitter only into one file. Is this my fault or there is any another way to record the two transmitter's sound separately? Or do you think it is a P4's specifity or other Zoom recorders works this way too? Or no matter what gear I use one XLR input results one channel can be recorded so if I would like to record a conversation between two person and I want to have two separate files in the end I need two transmitter + two receiver which kit connects via two XLR cable to P4?

[@itsgussy]

It’s not the recorder it’s the cable you’re using. Use the links under the video to order either of the splitter cable and you’ll be able to record each channel from your BOYA individually on it’s one file because you’ll have it connected to separate inputs on your P4

[@szabocsaba1984]

@@itsgussy thank you so much!

[@MM4C_DDK]

I saw in the video that you use a Zoom H6. I tried it on a Zoom H5 and it only receives one signal at a time. is it a model problem or my model problem?

[@itsgussy]

Going off your initial comment, it sounds like user error. Not model problem. You should not have any issues replicating this on the H5. Can you elaborate more on what you are doing different from the video?

[@hideandseekpodcast7815]

Great video! Thanks for the help!

[@itsgussy]

You’re welcome

[@valdivs_27]

My camera isnt picking up any sound? Any clue? I can hear myself through ky headphones though. Its just a muted video.

[@itsgussy]

Can be a number of things. Are you using the zoom h6? What camera is it? Do you have a microphone connected? Is the mic on? Is your volume controls turned off?

[@mariocortes2654]

Hola, yo tengo una zoom podtrack p4 y estoy por comprar micrófono y veo esta opción interesante. Me recomiendas estos wireless o los podmic ? Agradezco tu respuesta

[@itsgussy]

Gracias por ver el video. Yo no e usado los podmic. Aparte de los Rode Wireless go 2 también tengo y uso los Synco g2-a2

[@DoronBond]

Was getting a mad interference noise while trying this with the PodTrak 4. Wound up returning the Rode for the DJI Mic and still heard similar interference. Not sure what the deal is.

[@itsgussy]

I didn’t have any issues. You have to use a long shielded cable like I do here. It’s the cable always not the actual mics.

[@DoronBond]

@@itsgussy Aaah! Appreciate it. The thing is the PodTrak 4 doesn’t have line in 3/4” inputs only XLR. I actually used my trusty iRig + 3.5mm male to male cable that came with the DJI Mic via headphone outputs from the the PodTrak to my iPhone and the sound was supreme, no interference.

[@davidschulder5241]

Yo- Hope you read this: Had same problem with Rode Wireless. Impossible to use: high-pitch buzz / ringing. Researched on KZbin: common issue. Solution: Get a short (6") coiled T/R/S 3.5 cable. This will go from RODE receiver to camera audio input. That helped, but didn't completely eliminate the problem. THEN, I ordered from Amazon: Clip-on Ferrite Ring Core RFI EMI Noise Suppressor Cable Clip for 3mm/ 5mm/ 7mm/ 9mm/ 13mm Diameter/Video Cable Power Cord (Black) . I believe it was the smallest cores (3mm?) which worked with the cable. Clip on coiled cable at both ends. This seems to have completely eliminated the noise.

[@inpitlane]

It would be way better if we could just do it in the Rodes Rode, make it happen.

[@itsgussy]

Yeah much like the DJI Mic but this was the first system to have this 2-1 mics

[@YouMotorcycle]

So on DJI Mic 2, you can just pai with your phone and do this wirelessly with no issues/complications, but on Rode this is what we have to do? Geez

[@itsgussy]

@@YouMotorcycle yes unfortunately. This rode wireless go 2 are about 4yrs old, I also have the DJI mic 2 and love that I can adjust individually. The new rode mics pro I think can be adjusted individually.

[@YouMotorcycle]

@itsgussy how do you find quality between the old rode wireless go 2 and the DJI mic 2?

[@itsgussy]

@ DJI mic 2 better UI pretty much the same, only upgrade I see is the size and 32bit float. But eh rode is still pushing strong

[@YouMotorcycle]

​@@itsgussy I can't believe they haven't done something in a firmware upgrade to the transmitters to fix this. Kind of disappointed in Rode not wanting to continue supporting their products like that.

[@WTABallers]

Does it degrade audio by putting into another source (zoom h6) rather than directly into your camera?

[@itsgussy]

No, using this method, you are using the pre amps from the zoom H6. This method is when you specifically want to control both audio channels individually.

[@WTABallers]

@@itsgussy what is that cord (splitter) from? Can you buy it from rode?

[@itsgussy]

@@WTABallers I’m not sure if Rode sells it.

[@WTABallers]

@@itsgussy you should put link in your description on products in your videos and make a small kickback if it sells through your channel

[@itsgussy]

@@WTABallers I’m waiting for Amazon and all others to accept the application so I can do that. It takes time but it’ll happen

[@rezjrprod]

Where I get that cable?

[@itsgussy]

The links are in the description box my friend

[@rezjrprod]

@@itsgussy I ended up getting the sc11

[@itsgussy]

@@rezjrprod that’s great! Glad you were able to figure it out

[@rezjrprod]

@@itsgussy thanks bud. I just used it on a project. Worked out great

[@itsgussy]

@@rezjrprod glad to hear it l, always good hearing success stories. Especially when it comes to audio

[@hopeforthefuturesg]

does the gain control on the receiver matter at all when its hooked into the zoom ?

[@itsgussy]

Yes it will still adjust the gain uniformly. The method of the zoom is to control each channel individually and create another backup on the zooom

[@hzubovi1]

My mics have different output gain for some reason and I don't know how to fix this

[@itsgussy]

Which mics are you using?

[@hzubovi1]

@@itsgussy I bought wireless Go II from Rode and got 2 in the pack. I am using their built in mics

[@itsgussy]

@@hzubovi1 you're saying that each mic has a different output gain?

[@hzubovi1]

@@itsgussy yeah one is definitely louder than the other

[@itsgussy]

@@hzubovi1 oh that doesn't sound like the actual signal is different. Either one person is talking to loud, or the mic to close to the persons mouth. But the output gain is universal unless you use the method in this video to manually control each signal seperately

[@EliasZavalaBrambila]

Oh cool

[@itsgussy]

Hopefully it helps you out

[@twincut8886]

Thanks for video. But i see one problem with your solution. Yes on zoom h6 you can control different channels but your rode receiver already receivs peaked signal( video time code 6:48...) from transmiter and then sends to zoom h6 so you working with peaked signal on zoom h6 . As I know the problem with Rode Go 2( i have one to) is you cant control gain of transmiters. Thats why now i have DJI mic but its to is not perfekt sistem:) Have a nice day

[@itsgussy]

I understand what you are saying but the signal isn’t peaking. Peaking is RED, that’s yellow. It is close to peaking, which is what I assume you meant. It is also showing “hot” in order to visually explain the method here. Also the peaking is from me tapping forcefully directly on the mic so you can see the channel variance. If your audio is clipping when recording you might have you camera to AGC or your levels might not be setup properly

[@محمدالعربي-ن9ل1ن]

Is the signal raw or compressed?

[@itsgussy]

Depends, if you download the audio from the Rode you can export 32 bit float, and if you use the Zoom H6 Audio you can export at the highest settings available

[@mww-ew6oz]

If your levels are too high, you're risking clipping, at which point, turning down the volume in the H6 won't save you. In that sense, it's not giving you actual level control. It'd be far more ideal to use a proper lav into something like a Zoom F2, then connect your mic input on your Rode Wireless GO II to the headphone out on the F2 and set your levels with the F2 headphone volume controls. Absent that, you'd want something else, including your H6, with proper gain control in front of your transmitter, not behind it. That way, you're actually controlling your gain levels, rather than just setting your volume after processing. Otherwise, you're increasing your risk of clipping, since you're focusing on the levels being attenuated by the H6, as opposed to the actual levels being processed by the transmitter and receiver.

[@itsgussy]

That’s also a great technique. Good insight on that.

[@matiasquilodran]

Excellent video! Tomorrow my RODE wireless GO 2 arrive and a few days ago I bought the zoom H8. I would like to connect them like you, but I would like to know if it generates any kind of interference noise or hiss when recording? Thank you very much! and sorry for my english

[@itsgussy]

Excellent. No hiss or noise Interference. También hablo español. Solamente crea Interferencia si conectas el Rode Receiver directo al zoom usando la entrada 1/8. La interferencia es creada por el tamaño de el cable. Solamente necesitas agarrar un cable más largo y re resuelve

[@basdeblok2515]

Hey, did it work on you H8? I bought a XLR 2 channel cable but it does still only record one receiver.... Any help?

[@itsgussy]

@@basdeblok2515 I don’t have an H8. You have to make sure your have the same cable. 2xlr to mic jack

[@abrohamlincoln2232]

I tried this with the movelink 2 and they were on the same channel still

[@itsgussy]

Check to make sure your audio system allows you to change between mono and stereo recording

[@jamaicaboxingclub7673]

Gussie WAT 🆙

[@MindsetWithMia]

lol that intro cracked me up. ughh i have a dell XPS and my rode mic is so so quiet.... annoying!

[@itsgussy]

Check you rode volume and also make sure your mic is not too far from your voice

[@jamaicaboxingclub7673]

The goose is Loose

[@itsgussy]

That’s right. Lol

[@davidschulder5241]

Again, this aspect is a HUGE fail on Rode's part. Your solution is great, but not the best for the one-man band shooter,. Too much additional gear. So, here's the real, expensive "solution" - Get a second Rode Wireless kit. Sucks, but that seems to be the only way to get that independent control, without bringing a separate audio mixer / recorder into the mix. Also, eliminates possibility of 1 voice distorting within the Rode receiver...

[@itsgussy]

Rode could have done better. Interesting so you’re suggesting the same setup except instead of a Zoom mic it would another Rode kit?