Rode Wireless GO | Audio Settings for the Sony Cameras

I tested out which settings on the Rode Wireless GO are best for Sony cameras like the Sony A7 III and Sony ZV-1. Get the Rode Wireless GO here! geni.us/q92G
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[@SidneyDiongzon]

What mic do YOU currently have???

[@barra03]

RODE VideoMicro, excellent content as always. Cheers from Chile ;)

[@agentjtravel_walkthru4205]

I’m using the Movo Vxr-10 nothing major.

[@Pugach]

Rode Wireless go Boya by-z1 + dual head Boya wireless system Senheiser + rode lavier And some condenser microphones ;)

[@MrConduct]

Hey Sidney, what mic are you using for your outro? Thanks for this video!

[@fayandleejustwinginit8268]

Great video - Rode Video micro and the wireless go 2 plus i have those other ones (Sokani tiny is it?) those but unused so far. I am thinking of getting the ECM-B1M for the hotshot but need to research more first

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Would you use those same settings (with built in mic) for shooting outside?

[@auxsom]

Thanks for running the tests for us. Saved us some time. Cheers!

[@DavidWinstead]

WOW, I was doing the same audio level tests with my A7III and a wireless mic system just last night! great video!!

[@GaryCantrell]

I really wanna try it. I've just been rocking the regular mic on the ZV-1 which isn't terrible. I'm gonna save up a little bit and grab one. I think you've convinced me Sidney. Thanks for the great review.

[@rodemic]

Great vid! Thanks for checking out the WIreless GO!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks friends!!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

Thank you for making it! I have it and the Videomic NTG and am so happy with both!

[@realme-em3xy]

Great video thank you

[@miles2burn]

This helped me out tremendously thank you!!!

[@AparnaJain1]

Thank you for such a useful video! Are you able to hear the sound while you’re adjusting the levels? Or you’re looking at the db levels alone to figure that it doesn’t sound good anymore?

[@BeardSquaredEdtech]

Great vid, to the point testing. I like it 👍

[@BasicallyBosco]

I love you Sidney! Thank you for inspiring me to start my channel !

[@harryjamesroth]

This video helped me out so much! Thanks man

[@marcojuco21]

11:52 Sidney: “hope you enjoy the rest of your day” Me: Subscribed and hit the notification bell 🔔

[@mssara6589]

just got my mic and was about to return it thinking it was defected, glad I can across your video! thanks man!

[@MYehiaonline]

Man, you're amazing, I wonder why this channel hasn't yet hit the 1M !! Thank you,

[@WillyMouna]

hey man, i need help. When i check the audio chanels, one is geting more sound than the other. On the computer i can listen more on the left side than the right. On your video both ch1 and ch2 get the same amount of sound. on mine only ch1 gets more sound, ch2 is geting low sound. I tested with lapela and without and both is the same results. do you know how to fix?

[@SALVAGENATION]

Massive help a year latter been havin audio issues since upgrading to the zv1 for my channel. Issue is i do car rebuilds and work in a garage setting so audio is very variable! But this has helped alot. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

I love my rode wireless go! I use it all the time! I just found out about the new splitter that lets you pair it up with a second mic. So I’m going to try that out too.

[@sushichef40]

Excellent topic! Thank you dude!

[@MaxBalzer]

Let’s update this.... this has now become my new favourite part about every day you upload. 👏

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks so much!

[@DreamyVibes434]

The only tutorial that helped me understand - thank you!

[@JohnnyOskam]

I'm a little confused. Does the Sony ZV1's mic input receive line levels? If I want to use a cheaper wireless alternative to the Rode Wireless Go, say the MOVO WMX-1 which puts out line level, will I be okay with lower input settings on the ZV1?

[@Pugach]

Thank you. This video helps me. I have same set and will record my first video with zv1 and wireless go. Thanks again

[@Pugach]

Your video help's me again!

[@InakaAdventure]

Cheers found this very helpful on my a7siii

[@TEGGYKSeries]

Hey man im having a problem dont know if you can help me out i have the same camera and mic when ever i plug in the mic the right channel dims and the left audio channel is louder. i have the settings on merge mode and dont know whats wrong. when i unplug the mic the channel levels are fine and equal but when i plug it in the channels are different.

[@EliseoWay]

Thanks bro! This helped me out!

[@DimasNahak]

How you put the mic without showing it on the frame?

[@randallfoote]

I've got a question: When the mic system is plugged into the camera (A73) does this disable the onboard camera Mic?

[@friedrichvlogs2477]

Hi 👋, I bought my sony zv1 just recently and I noticed my audio sound is so low even i set it on full volume while recording and during i play back my videos. Is it normal?

[@JBoy340a]

Strange on my a7iii recording levels on camera at 5 and rode go on middle level go no higher than -20 db. Any idea what I am doing wrong? I have to set the level to 18 to get to a consistent -12.

[@alicemoyle]

For the sony zv1: what counts as “low”, “mid” and “high” levels on the camera itself? What is the best settings in your opinion for camera and rode wireless go audio levels? Thank you!

[@WobbleMatic]

Super useful, thank you.

[@Dodgster]

Man I wish I had content and an upload schedule as great as yours😍

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Haha, I try LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@jakubkozowski4387]

Great video. Like always :) Sidney please could you tell me name of the main song in your vlog?? Thanks

[@HiddenOaksMedia]

How do you get rid of all the white noise? Adjusting the camera input doesn’t really solve it. Do you have to plug into a preamp?

[@selfhelpsonya]

This is great. Thank you so much!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@Doroga89]

Hey thanks for the video. I just got rode wireless go ii and both a7c and a7m4 i'm getting really heave hissing/white noise. I tried messing around on gain levels on both rode and camera but still the same. Any ideas?

[@Mr.facts-88]

Best video for sony and rode wireless go lover's Thanks dear love from India ❤❤❤

[@SeasonalFrostbite]

This is a pretty dope review, u sold me on the product the moment u stepped out of the car and told me you're still filming XD

[@your-parrot]

Thanks from Germany! Great content !

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@TechWithAdil]

I use it in every video and it really captures high-quality audio.

[@teboholenyatsa3746]

Great video, what a time saver, i wish i had watched this earlier, i would've saved myself a lot of time and avoided certain frustrations. I use ZV-1 with Rode Wireless Go 2 and this is a nice compact setup.

[@michaelpoczynek]

Great video thanks.

[@vincentzhang3569]

Very Helpful，thanks a lot

[@JerryHuangfitness]

Hey bro I know this is late but I have a Sony A7R3 and got the same mic. For some reason it isn’t picking up audio but the transmitters are connected. Any help? Love your videos btw

[@ginamariephotography]

How are you testing the audio on the zv1? What menu setting are you in

[@KeepWatchStudios]

Can you only set up one mic to the wireless go transmitter?

[@MuturiKevin]

I would love to see these tests but with the Wireless Go attached to the Rode Videomic NTG (as that has its own gain). Have been using that combo to get a wireless boomed mic, but I am still a bit confused about what levels to set. I assume the NTG would have a better gain than the Wireless Go itself, but if I turn down the Wireless go to the lowest setting, the camera (a7iii and a7siii) to the lowest setting and only control the gain on the NTG itself, the Wireless Go indicates that it clips, and the sound is a bit distorted when monitoring through the camera even though the levels look good in the camera. Would love to know the science behind it and the correct way to set this up! Great video Sid! :)

[@QuestHuntersGaming]

I have sonya6300 is there a way you can listen to it while recording

[@2010kiril]

Hi! Where is the microphone placed when you did this tests?

[@alxmajestic]

If i do public interviews where i have to be speaking pretty loud, do you recommend recording on Low Level on the Rode?

[@krxproduce]

Sideny, whats the music playing on the start ?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Super usual, just bought the ZV-1 and already used the Wireless Go with my DJI Osmo Action. Weird that the highest level on the Wireless Go is almost unusable.

[@BarefootMediaTV]

have you tried it with a cheap lav? I got two of the amazon popular $40 lav and both add a squealing noise/interference. My internal mic is now also broken on my a7iii but the mic still squeals with the cheap lavalieres on my bmpcc and into my zoom.

[@luckyqualmi]

Their cable most likley is not shielded very well. The Rode Wireless lav is, but also doesn't sound better than the build-in mic.

[@randallfoote]

Thanks Man, great video.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks for watching!

[@TechOutAdam]

Truly helpful! Without this video my mic quality would be terrible still lol

[@garrettcurry338]

Would this setup work well on a A7ii?

[@Pugach]

*Thank you* this video helps me

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@Steeephen28]

What I exactly needed for I was also confused with what’s the right audio settings for it with the ZV-1. Thanks for making this! :)

[@kai_dek]

Great Video!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@shimonbaryona3336]

How do you get the record to be in sync when you record so you don’t have to do it in post?

[@dorcascheong7008]

May i know how to export the audio files to my PC?

[@vatsalkonkani]

Why am i getting low sound on Right channel for some reason while connected to ZV1 or DSLR ?? It works fine with Insta360 One R.

[@TestimonyC]

I recorded a full video and realized that there’s no sound on my video right after I finished recording what s the solution and yes I’m using a Sony zv-1

[@taylorgoodin3513]

So you can just put this on a Sony fs700 as well ?

[@antidoteify]

Can you use it on a Sony Alpha 6000 ?

[@jedalmeida2541]

What is the name of your cable? Does it comes with the Wireless Go II?

[@lllbailey]

Very helpful!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@rdomingo21]

Thanks!! for the safe side..does the rode wireless go change it settings everytime you turned the device off? reason why im asking that is when you forget to attach your wireless go on your camera then you left your camera audio level at the lowest level then it’s too late for you realized when in post the you got bad audio on your footages..it’s for run n gun shooting..sometimes i forget to check my settings.. does the wireless go catches the sounds of your mic scratching your body when walking? thanksssss kabayan! 🇵🇭

[@SidneyDiongzon]

The Rode Wireless GO won’t change settings! Set it and forget it!

[@rdomingo21]

Sidney Diongzon got ittt thanks!!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Have you done any testing with this microphone adding a lav mic. Because I get mad crazy static when adding a lav mic and cannot seem to figure out how to fix it. I have tried turning camera volume to 0,1,2 I tried 12 and it so staticky and has ruined lots of shots. Any advice?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Sounds like it's a mic issue. Some mics have 2 bands at the end of the tip, and some have 3 (which is for use with smartphones). The mic I use is the Rode Lav GO, and it works PERFECTLY. Hope this helps!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@SidneyDiongzon that is the mic I have. I seem to be picking up a radio station or music in the background trying to film at home. But out in the forest I just got a ton of feedback. This is both with and without the lav

[@SidneyDiongzon]

@@AliceFordAdventures Hmmm...that is strange. Has this always been the case? If anything, Rode can always send you a replacement set thanks to their warranty.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@SidneyDiongzon yes it works fine on my GOPro but on my Sony A7s3 this is what always happens

[@kindevon]

I have the rode mics connect to the Sony zv II but seems like my audio is only coming through one side! Can you help??? Is it camera settings or mic settings?

[@IDOLCAM1]

Hi Sidney, We have the new IDOLCAM VlogStar V2 shotgun/Lavalier microphone in one, small size, perfect for ZV1, can we send you one for the next mic review you are doing?

[@salvadorgalvan5024]

Mine was working fine now it’s all silence. Rode works ok with my phone but not with camera. Any idea what the problem could be?

[@MOMENTSbyRonSonedecker]

This is PERFECT - PERFECT - PERFECT. Very useful video as this is what I plan to use a lot on my ZV1. But am I not a big boy as I have the white version? It was the only one in stock for a while...that's my excuse...

[@MOMENTSbyRonSonedecker]

But I also now seem to have this ringing in my ears that sounds something like "test, test, 1, 2, 3"...

[@KimJake96]

Does the Rode Wireless GO work on Sony a6300?

[@TheMaxFiles]

For some reason my audio record level on my Sony ZV-E10 does not allow me to adjust it. Any idea why?

[@omarchavarria3735]

Gracias!

[@SocialPants]

This would be a killer system IF you could direct multiple TX into a single RX.

[@eatermckinnon4644]

Exactly!!!don’t know why they didn’t.

[@TechOutAdam]

You see that Rode Wireless Go II?

[@richardjefferson2445]

Thanks

[@adirakessler235]

Can you do a comparison video comparing the RODE Wireless mic GO II vs Pro? Maybe add the ME while you're at? the last one is optional.

[@AparnaJain1]

If the combination of two settings on the mic and the camera produce similar -12db levels audio, which one is better to choose? The higher setting on rode or the camera?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Higher setting on the mic

[@PaulFeinberg]

Another awesome video I do get notified the question always is will it be on time or a delay but at least I get my notification I guess can’t always be the first commenter but you know I will try!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Thanks my dude!

[@JayRazor83]

I wonder how version 2 will do

[@slevinshafel9395]

00:03 what mounth is 13? only i know 12 wich is december.

[@tillduve6055]

Perfect 👌

[@ArmyBarbie]

I did all this and there’s still no sound in post production ….

[@adirakessler498]

Can you do a comparison video comparing the two top RODE Wireless mics, i.e. GO II vs Pro? If it's not too much trouble, you can even add the ME mic as well.

[@BabsiGoesVintageENG]

I have the wireless go 2 + zv-1 and my audio is horrible ! I tried all those settings but the audio is really bad 😭

[@AlexandreLacharme]

what's your camera in this video ?

[@eventyoursofspirits]

If the mic is under your shirt, how do you keep the muffling noise from rubbing on your clothes and being heard?

[@rathuone3001]

Can you pick up two people with one lav if they are close to each other like 16mm apsc length

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Yeah probably

[@rathuone3001]

@@SidneyDiongzon Thank you😊🌹

[@adventureintohappiness8639]

I’m a novice. I’ve never used an external mic. When you say you’re testing the levels on the camera vs. the levels on the mic, I can’t tell what you’re doing differently. How do you adjust the levels on the mic?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Some external mics have an audio level that you can adjust, and all cameras have audio levels that you can adjust. If you don't see a dial or button on your mic that change the audio levels, then don't worry about it! In that case, just change the audio levels on on your camera. Hope that helps!

[@MathProdigies]

Hi i have the same exact setup but for some reason the audio channels are unequal when the Wireless Go 2 is plugged in. I hence get the audio coming out from the left earphone and only a bit from the right. Do you know what I'm doing wrong? Help 🥺

[@SidneyDiongzon]

It’s because audio is one channel. You’ll have to set the balance in post (Fill Left for Right or Fill Right for Left)

[@MathProdigies]

@@SidneyDiongzon Thank you. Weirdly, the file recorded in the transmitter is perfectly balanced. Not too sure what's the problem still but thank you for your reply

[@MathProdigies]

@@SidneyDiongzon I finally figured it out. It was the SAFETY CHANNEL! Needed to turn it off

[@Tabbzy82]

I'm struggling here. So I put the settings for a Sony a7iii (at 5) and Rode Wireless GO II (medium) but my sound is so low. What I'm I doing wrong?

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Audio settings in the camera should be between 10-15.

[@Tabbzy82]

@@SidneyDiongzon Okay, thank you!

[@mustang2005]

What about the a6600

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I have a set of the rode wireless go. I also use the comica 200 wireless.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Which do you prefer?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

@@SidneyDiongzon so for studio stuff or sit down interviews I really like using the comica cvm-200 wireless. I turn my a6400 down to 1 and it sounds great. If I am outside vlogging then I use my rode wireless go. The wireless go is so small and easier to pack.

[@VinylCuztom]

hey man why is my ch1 and ch2 is not in the same level when im testing it? please help!

[@craigkeyintel]

Sounds like you have safety on.

[@VinylCuztom]

@@craigkeyintel turns out is vaulty, they give me a new one, thanks for the respond Craig

[@christianhernandez5581]

Hello can anybody help me im new to cameras and mics and I have the rode wireless go 2 and rode lavalier go i used them together but I'm picking up a lot of wind noise in my videos, I have the db set at -9 and volume on camera at 13 can anybody give me any tips I will greatly appreciate it thank you.

[@jordanjk]

I did get notofication and was the 1st person here 😃

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Woooo! It works!!

[@CoachBay]

Thanks Sidney! I am using Sony cameras and the Rode Wireless Go. Very helpful video!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Glad this was helpful!

[@CoachBay]

@@SidneyDiongzon Anytime! Love your content 👊

[@ArifKhan.]

I usually got mid on the rode and 6 on the A6600.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

That sounds similar to mine!