RODE Wireless GO II: My favorite consumer wireless microphone system

[@dant.6364]

Curtis sets the standard for how KZbin reviews, of any type, should be done.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Dan!

[@larryware1]

Agreed.

[@DarkPa1adin]

for Mic, yes. for Camera, it is Gerald Undone!

[@rodemic]

Ohhhh it looks so chilly where you are! Great review Curtis, thanks for checking out the Wireless GO II 😄

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for making an even better wireless system!

[@baufilmesPT]

The internal backup recording could be a decisive feature but unfortunately the way it is implemented it’s not more than a “prosumer feature” in the best scenario. You can’t control this backup function properly, when you can stop/start recording, it could delete the older files if the memory got full, so you need to track it somehow and you need a PC close to you to be able to know for sure, and you can loose it entirely if the RX/TX don’t connect at all and die before the connection happens. So it’s a nice feature but with serious flaws for a paid environment workflow. Maybe a mkIII with 32 bit float could make it :)

[@florisb1]

@@baufilmesPT that's because it's a prosumer product. It's meant for prosumers, not for professionals.

[@baufilmesPT]

@@florisb1 I agree! That´s totally right :)

[@alaneddy4575]

@@baufilmesPT Good point. Perhaps a micro sd card slot would have been the solution?

[@GeertDelmulle]

The quality of your reviews must have reached legendary status by now. Thanks a lot!

[@jeffb8824]

His series could be called "The Expert Judd-G-Ment"

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Geert.

[@curtisjudd]

Hahaha!

[@frankluo230]

The new firmware of wireless Go II is mind blowing. Literally killed competition. Two mini field recorders plus wireless receiver for $299 with Rode software support.

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, nice step forward!

[@tomdchi12]

I normally have questions, but in this case you covered them all. I particularly appreciate that you have us both the raw audio, plus an example of applying some processing to convey what the potential sound is like. Thanks!

[@magnusgotanderstreaming8725]

As usual , a good presenation easy to follow. Personally I am tired to all inbuilt batteries and, I reject most of gears eaven if they work for 10 years and the reson is that I dont want moore stress factors for different maintenance of batteries during all time when I dont use them and I feel more confident for other sollutions. How hard can it also be to put a adjustment knob/button in gain steps instead of always have to go for unother app during a set eatch time or untill know, a computer. That is the most important con why I dont by it. The other different possibilities is for sure something you know in advanze but the gain .... and as a compromise for a good product sake you can adjust theese things in advance. Perhaps just only for one occation. The Sanken lavallier was much better then the Rode.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Thomas!

[@hupenpeter]

Was waiting for your take. So let's go and see.

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@Pharesm]

LOVE your start-of-the-video summary screens! Even though you need them least, because you don't usually miss or skip anything anyway :)

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Builder!

[@OH8STN]

Outstanding video. I pulled the trigger and couldn't be happier. Thanks for all you've shared.

[@curtisjudd]

👍 Happy recording!

[@JamesClark1991]

Brilliant review as always Curtis! You've definitely become the go-to for these kind of audio reviews. Although I would've liked to have seen a range test vs the original Go and filmmaker kit. Maybe that's something I'll do myself when I buy one of these 🙂

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Clark James.

[@mohakhu]

Now, I can buy it without any hesitation. Thanks Curtis 🙏

[@curtisjudd]

Happy recording!

[@tvnathreviews]

The review that I was waiting for. 😊

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Tharindu.

[@DarkPa1adin]

me too! a little late to the game.

[@DAVIDVAGNETTIPE]

Hey Curtis, I've been an online marketer for the last year and a half. I just decided to improve my content with better audio and video. I am so glad I stumbled into your channel. Keep it up the great work. You know, probably better than I do, that you can never provide too much value, and you give a ton!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks David - very kind of you.

[@LangstoniusRex]

Ok, now these are approved for purchase. Thanks for the in-depth quality review!

[@curtisjudd]

You bet and happy recording!

[@andrewsperspective]

@@curtisjudd darn Curtis! I really appreciate the video! I purchased the Hollyland Lark 150 about 2 months ago! And it works great! But you’ve just said that these new rode wireless go II’s are better. I might need to swap em out now yikes

[@curtisjudd]

@@andrewsperspective I don't know about that. If the Lark 150 is getting the job done...But if you need the recording capability, the GO II is pretty compelling.

[@andrewsperspective]

@@curtisjudd you make a good point here! Im honestly going to get the tentacle sync work flow next and just keep this hollyland as an easier wireless set up for smaller projects

[@AnahatNaad]

This guy is legend and the go to person when it comes to audio for video. Thank you so much for your videos :)

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Blurryface.

[@letsgocnote85]

Thank you for the incredible effort you put into these videos. Hopefully doing live events again soon and this seems like it will be a suitable upgrade from the mess of wires we have.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for watching Christian. Yes, I'm hoping to be back at recording out and about soon!

[@zataraadventures]

@@curtisjudd Specs say it doesn’t record in 32 bit float, but can export in 32 bit float? What’s the point in exporting in 32 bit float if it can still clip while recording?

[@curtisjudd]

@@zataraadventures I don't know. That was an odd product design decision.

[@ronr1094]

Was waiting for your review as yours is always the most thorough out there! You did not disappoint here. I’ve been leaning toward the RODE Wireless Go II and think this just clinched it!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Ron, I hope they work well for you. Happy recording!

[@remektekmedia6641]

The Wireless Go II receiver acts as an audio input device via USB-C, when plugged in to my Mac (probably same on Windows), in a live environment. This can be useful in an internet conference scenario, such as a Zoom call.

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, convenient!

[@buenaventuralife]

A bonus to the review is getting to see the high country again. Moved to sea level eleven years ago and do miss seeing the hills, elk and snow.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks! And I miss the ocean. I spent many days surfing at C-street in Ventura when I lived there.

[@mrheng562]

Great review! I'm done with all my testing as well and shooting my review today after three weeks of field use and tests. I agree with the phone app for field use, because I ain't trying to take a laptop with me on the field. LOL!!! Also, have you tried to record uncompressed for over 30 minutes? I shot an interview with backup recording for over 30 minutes multiple times and the uncompressed audio files are broken into 30 minute clips. Stitching them together is a bit of a pain with the name filing system, and there's a minute stutter at the stitching seam when the audio needs to be stitched together. I'm hoping for an app update to rename the files to custom names. This is just a sneak peak of my review. ;) I got so many more requests for doable features via firmware updates. My review is gonna be OVERKILL!

[@curtisjudd]

Nice, looking forward to it! I have done a bunch of 26 - 28 minute recordings but not 30 - good catch!

[@colinleask4777]

Thanks for the review Curtis! The adjustment you made with the equaliser really made a big difference. I’d love to see a video of you making those adjustments and listening to your thoughts will you do it. Making adjustments to audio has always been a bit daunting to me.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Colin and I have good news - already made that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ-ZmnVniLOpiLM

[@RVKevin]

Wife rules.... "leave that light on" that was awesome and so real life. thank you Curtis

[@curtisjudd]

😀

[@DigitalDawg]

Great review Curtis, you really set the standard for what you do. Just got my RODE Wireless GO II yesterday and look forward to using it. FYI, just tested a Samson lavalier mike with it and it had an unacceptable hum, not compatible for whatever reason. Then tried what some have reviewed as the best cheap lavalier, Boya $20, and it sounded quite good, very quiet background and clear.

[@curtisjudd]

Congrats on the new wireless kit and thanks for sharing your experience with the Samson and Boya!

[@MountainBoy99]

What happened with the dropout/pairing issue you had last week in your livestream demonstration?

[@curtisjudd]

I had accidentally pressed the mute button on one channel. 😀

[@dant.6364]

Shows that even experienced audio producers can make a mistake like that. No I don’t feel so bad lol!

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Enjoy General Conference, Curtis! Delightful, informative video as usual! 🙏🏼💛

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Glen!

[@AvisBoone]

Thank you for always creating such thorough videos!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Avis.

[@onocoffee]

Just came home. 4am. Saw the video. Had to watch. Thanks Curtis. I've been waiting for your take on the GO II. Time to buy.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks onocoffee. I hope it works well for you & happy recording!

[@GaryDmedia]

Outstanding review Curtis. You certainly put together such a good review. Thanks for continuing to share such great content.

[@curtisjudd]

Thank you Gary - good to hear from you.

[@SACWarrior70s]

I would give a lot to see who was the ONE who voted "no" on his video. LIKE YOU could do better? Really? Good job helping the various levels of training to US geeks and producers. Thanks.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks KCJ 2021!

[@matthewlang7364]

One of the most underrated channels on KZbin. :) I’ve known this for a while.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Matthew.

[@chosenideahandle]

Here in my kitchen, and things are completely bonkers. Excellent work as always Curtis👍.

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@sandyande]

Thanks Curtis, We bought 3 days ago and love it! The killer feature is the ability to link to the rode Ntg usb for wireless shotgun mic recording! Many thanks Sandy

[@Photovintageguy]

Is that a standard mike input or can it record to the tx by USB-C?

[@sandyande]

@@Photovintageguy hi John we just wired it using the supplied black cable that came with rode ntg USB the noise floor impeccable and the mic powers on and off with the transmitter, cheers sandy

[@curtisjudd]

Very cool, Sandy! Happy recording!

[@Photovintageguy]

@@sandyande that's the VideoMic NTG and it's usb-c headphone output to the usb-c input if the rx? If so how did think to even try it. That's interesting.

[@Photovintageguy]

Ok for anyone looking into this it's not the usb but just the regular audio output. Referred to by black cable. It would have been interesting if could be usb to usb on boom to tx connection. But on further thought, if possible you might have to live with added latency. Fyi there are videos showing how the original NTG works with wireless GO ver 1. It's the same setup. And does look nice. For about $250 you add some great added ability.

[@deadendkid1968]

I liked the safety channel idea when I bought my Tascam field recorder...good to see this feature in this equipment too...

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, handy when things get louder than expected.

[@mrnttv2966]

the only one to speak about the competition and to approach (always) all the aspects that a standard consumer like us does not know !! Always very relevant this Curtis!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks MRNT! TV!

[@huyked]

Always awesome to have your thoughts on a product. Hope things are as well as could be, for you and family, during this pandemic.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks so much huyked, I hope the same for you and yours!

[@kurokid2441]

HHH. I just sold my Lark150 and purchase this Rode set. Great experience using wireless go 2. Great video as always. THX.

[@curtisjudd]

Glad to hear the GO II is working well for you!

[@makatron]

Mine are supposed to deliver Tuesday, so this review is the final seal of approval even after the purchase was made. Rode and Blackmagic are sure providing the best bang for buck.

[@curtisjudd]

Congrats. I hope they work well for you!

[@Photovintageguy]

Actually just received it a few hours ago. If plugged into a camera, it records the safety track on one channel of the video as well. So everything is the same as internal. Once you play with camera input levels and the output, it really does sound good on camera. So no exaggeration.

[@curtisjudd]

Good to hear it is working well for you!

[@WupperVideo]

There is so much work to produce these videos. Thank you very much, for your great reviews!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks WupperVideo!

[@jgurtz]

Drawers and doors, thanks for the review, Curtis. And, no one was dismissed!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Jason! Everyone is welcome on this one! 😉

[@fumdi2xoba73]

Sir , Thanks for sharing your wisdom to the world ! I find your videos very knowledgeable because these days most of the reviewers only yells doing weird acting in front of their camera.

[@curtisjudd]

Thank you.

[@jokubasvaicius]

Great review. Before buying any audio equipment, I always check your opinion on it. Thank you for your brilliant effort helping others and sharing your knowledge. It is much appreciated ❤️

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks jokubasvaicius.

[@JensChrStrandos]

Excellent review. Have already bought this system and it works great. I often record to my Zoom F6 and use a splitter from TRS to XLR.

[@curtisjudd]

👍 Happy Recording!

[@NathanDowdyMedia]

This is incredibly comprehensive and informative, thank you!! I immediately subscribed.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Nathan.

[@TheWalkingCameraChannel]

Love the review as always Curtis. Massive help!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@oysteinohansen]

Fantastic review as always! Your editing style and calm way of relaying interesting information is like ASMR for my eyes. Fun dynamic with your spouse there, still wondering if you got the reciting of the song on your walk (when the audio dropped, but still was stored internally on the transmitter :) )

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks! No luck on the reciting of the song, sadly.

[@martyxke]

Another great review Curtis, and from my limited time with it, an excellent product. I love the fact It also works with a USB-c enabled phone, by using the Rode sc16 lead. That lead allows stereo recording into an android device, and works great with filmic pro, showing both left and right channels separately.

[@curtisjudd]

Glad to hear it is working well for you! Happy recording!

[@n2rj]

Got it the first day released. Very impressed. It's my swiss army knife... if I didn't have to record music I would not need my Zoom H8. It is that good. The audio interface and USB-C to lightning along with the backup recording is an absolute winner.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for sharing, Ria!

[@nuel__________]

Thanks Curtis. Really enjoy your reviews

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks N' Nuel!

[@AiParenting]

Thank you for the great attention to detail Curtis!

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@乾淨核能]

The last straw for me to make the wireless go II XD Thank you so much!!!

[@curtisjudd]

👍 Thank you!

[@RobbyHuang]

Very helpful, thanks as always. I actually bought two sets of these to record 4 people at once into the camera using your previous technique you showed to hook up two of the original wireless go's. It works great. It's going to be an absolute game-changer for me and what I shoot. I've been wanting something where I can record 4 people at once without external recorders (because of weight and size) since basically forever.

[@curtisjudd]

That's great news - glad to hear they're working well!

[@RobbyHuang]

@@curtisjudd Just an update in case this will help anyone in the future. When using two receivers and four transmitters outdoors and people are moving around, there are pretty frequent dropouts (everything works pretty flawlessly when everyone is facing the camera and not moving). So the backup recordings in the transmitters are essential. However, when using the Rode Central app to get those recordings onto the computer, the wav files don't have the original timestamp of the recording anymore, so it doesn't organize very well with your footage. I could live with the dropouts if those wav files could easily be dropped in with the rest of my footage all at once and be organized by the timestamp in the file. Anyway, hope this helps anyone who might see it!

[@curtisjudd]

@@RobbyHuang Thanks for sharing your experience, Robby. I try to warn people that 4 channels of 2.4GHz wireless microphones can be tricky. Sounds like this is your experience as well.

[@remarkable-media]

Very good in depth review. Does not go unappreciated

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks much!

[@przybylskipawel]

I am so glad you reviewed this product. It was so in-depth comparing to other reviewers. I have one question though. How do you set your mic input gain on the transmitters? Can you do this? Or you just adjust input gain on the reciever? How do you make sure that you don't clip the signal on the reciever side? You can plug different mics to that. I guess you need to have analog gain there before ADC. Did I got wrong?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Paweł, yes, you set it on the receiver between 0 and -30dB. It is a different way of approaching gain staging. I can't tell if that is just output attenuation or mic gain. I think it is mic gain.

[@przybylskipawel]

@@curtisjudd OK... So let's assume that this is proper analog gain that let us avoid clipping separately for both channels. How about the output gain from reciever to camera? Is it adjustable? Do you know, how it is designed in Blink 500 and Lark 150?

[@przybylskipawel]

@@curtisjudd Update... In the specs on Rode website there is written mic gain 20dB. No one present this parameter for a mic. Rather they present gain range for preamps. That let me believe that they apply fixed amount of 20dB of analog gain assuming that this is best amount for most uscases and 0-30dB of gain control is a digital gain in the reciever so it would work as output gain also. But I would be worried if this 20dB of analog gain in transmiter is optimal for every lav mic you can plug to this transmitter.

[@curtisjudd]

@@przybylskipawel Thanks!

[@RealJustinZiegler]

Hi Curtis: Happy to see that you're still cranking out vids. How does this stack up against the Comica CVM-WM300A 2 mic, 1 receiver? The Comica's go for $469.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi JZ. I haven't used the Comica. Sorry about that.

[@Prince_Pig]

Thanks for another great review Curtis. Just what I was looking for as I was comparing the Saramonic Blink 500 Pro with this Rode Wireless Go 2. Now I'm swaying to the Rode.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Jason. Happy recording!

[@DarkPa1adin]

love your outdoor test shot scenery!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@chrisjohnston964]

Hi Curtis, huge fan of your highly detailed reviews. Any chance you could review the new DJI Mic? I'm curious how it will fare against your favourite prosumer wireless mic, the Rode GO II.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Chris. We've got a pretty big queue of review commitments at the moment, but hoping to get to it before too much longer.

[@automat8]

Thaks you Curtis. Cinematic Exterior.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Ismael.

[@michaelpoczynek]

Great job as always Curtis.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Michael.

[@frankluo230]

Rode is killing it. Wireless Go II is head n shoulder above competitors especially considering its pricetag. Knockoff wireless system with two transmitters don't come much cheaper than the best, that says a lot about Rode.

[@curtisjudd]

They're doing a nice job, indeed.

[@AndreSterley]

Best audio gear review channel (by far). Thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@Musiquedecor]

Thanks again for your reviews Curtis

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@lorenlimberis9602]

Curtis, you are the most trusted source for my research. I've learned a great deal from you and I am grateful for your reviews and insight. I just purchased this system and I'm ecstatic about the field recording capabilites of the transmitters (based on a recent update) without the need for receiver connection. I recorded some ambient surf sound, crashing waves and such, on a recent trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and am pleased with the quality of the capture.. Being new to audio recording, I would like to know your opinion on the quality of the transmitter recordings. I just don't know how to quantify the recording quality.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Loren, Congrats on your new GO II! My main use case is for dialogue recordings and I would say it is pretty typical of a decent lavalier microphone in the prosumer range - decent, but generally requires a bit of post work to make it sound really great.

[@lorenlimberis9602]

@@curtisjudd I forgot to mention I used a Rode VideoMicro with a dead cat...the beaches are prone to harsh wind conditions. But, overall the recording capabilities with an even better microphone seems promising.

[@curtisjudd]

@@lorenlimberis9602 I agree.

[@coldcloudmedia2106]

This is a brilliant review. Thanks for the effort!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Brilliant review as always - thorough & concise

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Dark Knight!

[@jeffb8824]

Yet again, a fantastic video! The Rode wireless go can also be connected to your computer through USB to be used as a USB mic to be used for Zoom, voice overs, skype, etc. I have tried this with a Mac, and while it does connect, the volume level is a little low. Usually you can adjust levels in the 'sound settings' but you cannot with the Rode. The 'input level' slider is not available. I emailed Rode about this, and they responded (great customer service!) They released a new update to Rode central, but it didn't fix this problem. Hopefully in a future update they will, as it would be great to use this as a USB mic. Thanks again for the great video!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for sharing, Jeff!

[@AdamMarczakYT]

Hey Curtis, as always excellent job. I also saw a bunch of your Microphone reviews and tutorials. I hope that You got a spare minute. I currently have a small, acoustically treated room for which I plan to buy top microphone for my online tutorials. Due to the fact that I don't like when my Rode Procaster obstructs my view when making live tutorials or recordings I plan to change to super/hyper cardioid or shotgun Microphone which would be mounted on boom pole. I like Sennheiser mics so I was thinking about MKH50 or 8050, what's your take on this? I saw that Geralt Undone uses MKH 50 and it sounds awesome. I like that those Microphones also sound more natural (closer to a real life). Any recommendations from the top of your head?

[@curtisjudd]

I prefer the 8050 over the 50 - slightly mellower sound. Keep in mind that desks and computer monitors are pretty reflective so you'll have to contend with the sound bouncing around. I often use a mic from below rather than boomed above when at a desk.

[@AdamMarczakYT]

@@curtisjudd Excellent. Thanks!

[@TheAaronalden]

Thank you Curtis, very thorough and helpful. I'm definitely going to pick up some of these!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Aaron. I hope it works well for you!

[@mavs8888]

Compliment for your ever so good review(s)! Am I right that it is possible to use the RX and TX when connected to a powerbank... ? Thanks and take care. Appreciations also from The Netherlands :) !

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Max, yes, they can be powered via USB battery bank. Happy recording!

[@mattgray9297]

Been waiting for this review! Thanks for taking the time!

[@curtisjudd]

You bet, thanks Matt!

[@carlosq00]

as always, great video. You answered my big question which was this vs the competitor. Thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Carlos!

[@carlosq00]

@@curtisjudd if I was to use the tentacle sync recorder for n conjunction with this would interference be an issue? I’m thinking about solo projects.

[@curtisjudd]

@@carlosq00 Hey Carlos, Are you thinking of having the Tentacle Track E at the receiver end as a super small recorder? Or would the idea be to use it at the transmitter end before passing the signal on wirelessly? I think the former should work fine, but the latter will not work because the headphone output turns off once you start recording.

[@Mike0193Azul]

Fantastic in depth review

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Mike.

[@parkerswaxmuseum3746]

Thanks for the review... I just bought these based on your input!

[@curtisjudd]

I hope it works well for you! Happy recording!

[@bloodmoney88]

Another great show, I was waiting for this one. Pondering; For most redundancy it's likely good to use merged & safety channel, as you have the single mono channels on the individual mic units... or do you?

[@curtisjudd]

You do have the mono signals recorded to each transmitter, correct.

[@JBoy340a]

Nice review! Really enjoyed the conversation between you and your wife(?) on the various floors and rooms.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Jerry!

[@AGS-8785-D1R]

Hey Curtis, hope you're doing well and thanks for the review. Three questions that I asked Rode but they hadn't gotten back to me yet: 1) Is the signal that's transmitted from the transmitter to the receiver compressed, or uncompressed audio? 2) How does what is transmitted compare to the internal recording? Do they both have the same amount of automatic gain control? Anyway, apologies if you've answered these questions before. I swear I remember you talking about the differences between internal recording vs transmitted audio, butI just can't remember what video that was. Thanks so much.

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Andrew - 1) I don't know for sure but I believe the system is transmitting at least 16-bit 44.1kHz, but on consumer kits like this, the manufacturers usually don't like to share those details. 2) I was told by RODE that the internal recording is 24-bit, 48kHz. 3) Not sure on auto gain - a detail they haven't shared with me.

[@AGS-8785-D1R]

@@curtisjudd Thanks Curtis! If you don't know, then I feel more okay that I don't know, lol.

[@roxics]

Your reviews are excellent. I bought a couple JK MIC-J 044 lavalier microphones based on your recommendation back in 2017, for use with my Zoom H1 recorders. They have worked great and I still use that setup today. That said, I'm now ready to make the leap to a wireless system for the first time. While I had been considering this Rode unit (and still am), I've heard (somewhere) that it doesn't work with the JK mics. Additionally a newer DJI system is now out on the market that many are claiming is better in some ways than this Rode system. I'm curious if you've had a chance to look at that system and possibly plan a review of it? Also how you think it might compared to the Rode WG II. Additionally is there a decent replacement lav in terms of price/quality balance like the JK mic that you would recommend for these two wireless systems? Thank you :)

[@curtisjudd]

I haven't tried the DJI mic system so not sure on that front. But if you go with the RODE, I'd recommend you stick with their lavalier microphones. The trouble people seem to have with others is that there appears to be some sort of shielding issue or, in the case of the JK mics, an utter lack of shielding, and you end up picking up RF interference from the transmitter.

[@jpemile]

The 1 review we were all waiting for. The amount of amateur reviews out there on this product, with misleading information is terrifying...

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks jpemile.

[@bobbyhalick]

Best overview!!! What pro camera app for your phone is that? I'm having difficulty with using go wireless with my phone

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Bobby. Filmic Pro.

[@kharrf]

Hey Curtis, thanks for this incredible review! You are great. How did you find the info about the 4V power supply in the 3.5mm jack? I didn't manage to find any manuals that specify this. Thanks again!

[@curtisjudd]

I asked my contact at RODE.

[@angizian]

Thanks Curtis, always awesome vids in many levels!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks for watching Lucas!

[@joenicklo]

Curtis, great review as usual. Would you suggest running this into a zoom F6 or is that overkill?

[@curtisjudd]

It can't hurt - probably cleaner than most cameras.

[@SeanSeebran]

Hey Curtis, great video as always. I was just wandering if you will be making a video on the new Deity Pocket Wireless system? I would really like to hear your opinion on it.

[@curtisjudd]

Nothing in the plans yet, but possibly down the line.

[@buildingsheriff]

Thanks, Curtis. I was on the fence - looking at the Holland and the Rode, but - as you say - the in body recording feature is a must. Can you recommend an attenuator cable so that I can send audio from my Zoom H6 to my camera wirelessly please?

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks. This one should do the job: geni.us/z5c0i Full Disclosure: This is an affiliate link. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@buildingsheriff]

@@curtisjudd Thenks, Curtis.

[@shermanphua1567]

Love your videos on all the various mics! Can I just ask if the rode wireless go 2 can be connected to any audio board? Purpose is to adjust the mic volumes individually on both transmitters for 2 different subjects for a stream. 😊

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Sherman. Yes, you'll need a splitter cable and 3.5mm to XLR adapters.

[@sidyndiaye1442]

OH MY GOD THIS GUY IS GREAT.I HAVE LEARNED SO MANY GREAT THINGS FROM HIM FOR FREE.THANK YOU SIR,THUMBS UP.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Sidy.

[@sidyndiaye1442]

@@curtisjudd I WILL FINALLY TRY TO GET RODE GO 2 AND MIXPRE 10 AFTER JUST WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS,THANK YOU SIR

[@antone9751]

Thanks Curtis, good review. I don’t think you mentioned how the transmitters handle high level sound. As there is no input gain settings for the transmitters, it would be good to know how easy it is to distort the internal recordings.

[@curtisjudd]

It is hard to distort as you can see by the distortion test later in the video. I had to set it to the max gain level on the receiver and nearly yell. So unless you plan to record a LOT of really loud yelling, it seems like it should be fine.

[@antone9751]

@@curtisjudd ok great. I thought the distortion test at the end was the internal camera recording rather that the actual TX recordings?

[@DrSeanReyes]

Great review! How do you like these compared to the picomics?

[@curtisjudd]

I like the GO II quite a bit more. It sounds much better and that recording backup feature is nice.

[@ebjjcomicnut]

I KNEW you where in PC then I saw the location tag!! Such a beautiful place.

[@curtisjudd]

🏔

[@fostervf16]

What a great view! Love everything about it except for the cold.

[@curtisjudd]

Hahaha! Yes, the view, unfortunately, comes with the cold.

[@technomadmn]

Hey Curtis! As always great video with lots to learn. I recently bought a Rode Lav Go mic with a DR07-X after watching your videos and realizing that wireless could have potentially crippling results for my passion project, which will take me around the town and in rural areas for talking head video. I am yet to see if the combo will be good but DR07-X by itself sounds much better than my iPhone combined with an Aufgeld lav mic via adapter. Want to learn more from you. Keep going man.

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks TechNomad and best wishes on your project!

[@technomadmn]

@@curtisjudd thank you!!

[@mikeandersonproductions9645]

Great presentation as always! I’m currently using a Rodelink wireless, into a Beachtek micro pro and out to the GH5 with camera input set to about -12 DB. If I get this system would you recommend not using the Beachtek preamp?

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Mike, yes, with the GO II, you wouldn't need the Beachtek.

[@davidp158]

Great review, as usual, Curtis. It looks like Rode really came through with a major upgrade to this system. I hope they will make the Rode Central app available for iOS and Android. Allowing line level for the input would make the system somewhat more flexible. The built-in batteries are a drag, but I suspect by the time they wear out (10 year life cycle???) there will be new tech to replace these. I loath disposable tech, especially with batteries. For the split lav indoor test, there is a noticeable amount of hiss on the right channel lav (your mic), but not so much on the left channel mic (Dani's mic). Did you use the built-in mics for this test, or lav mics? Epic shot for the outdoor test!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Dave. We used the in-built microphones for all the audio except the samples with the Lavalier GO and Sanken COS11D.

[@rmkmedia6153]

Great review Have you talked to rode if they can develop a charging case that can be purchased if not offered? Also interview go can be updated with battery, could be most useful in long shooting. The things you mentioned is just firmware updates. Thanks

[@curtisjudd]

There aren't any exposed contacts for a charging case so that seems like it would probably require a hardware redesign. Likely true of the battery as well, but I'll certainly ask next time I talk with them.

[@rmkmedia6153]

@@curtisjudd thank you

[@JRTET21]

Hey Curtis,I've had these for a few months and they work great for event work the way that I use them. I'm going into production on a shoot where we can't afford a proper sound person. We've run sound ourselves on previous shorts and a feature, and for our lavalier setups we ran G4 kits with Sennheiser mics into a Sound Devices mix pre 6 ii.This time around we're thinking Wireless Go II packs for their size and ease of use. I just bought three Sanken Cos 11d microphones to use with them, and I'm reading on some threads that the pre-amps of the Transmitters won't take advantage of a microphone like that. I'm not super clear on if this would be noticeable to a non audiophile like myself, and with the Rode microphones, I think the sound is fine, but not nearly as good as the Sankens based on tests I've listened to online (including your review video).I'm wondering if we're really going to take a hit quality wise. I really like that there are internal recordings in case of cutouts, but I've never experienced cutouts, even in NYC. I've done a lot of reading on reddit that 2.4G is really bad, but with these units, even in packed rooms with cell phones (at weddings) I haven't had issues with cutouts yet.On set we're going to be filming in pretty rural environments and we'll be turning our cell phones off/airplane mode when shooting.If you can chime in, I'd love your take. We are on a budget and deciding whether or not to rent g4s is something I'm considering, even after testing the units with the Sound Devices after I get the sankens in. Thank you, Jordan Tetewsky

[@curtisjudd]

That's a really tough call, Jordan. When I do location sound, I use UHF wireless systems in most cases like the G4, unless I have a really low-budget, low stakes, two person quick interview or something like that. The thing with 2.4GHZ systems like the RODE Wireless GO II is that they're fine for non-audiophiles until they don't work. And it is hard to predict when they will or won't. If you're just running 2 channels, they're pretty solid in most places. When you get to 3 and 4 channels and beyond, things get really unpredictable. So I think it depends on how many channels you plan to run at the same time. The Wireless GO inputs are...ok, but not stellar. They're not a LOT worse than the G4 which I think is your main question.

[@JRTET21]

@@curtisjudd This was helpful. Most scenes will only have two going and phones will be set to airplane mode, but this is good to know for when we have up to four channels going at once. I have a couple g3 packs that will be available on the shoot so we'll probably use those for the lead talent.

[@JRTET21]

@@curtisjudd Update- I think for what it is it's a great product BUT, when paried with the Sanken Cos11d microphones, the Receiver transmits a hiss that does not exist on the internal records. The receiver signal is uaully a better ratio than the Transmitter's internal record, however the internal recordings saved our audio on several days. Hard to complain for the price point, but I'd love to know a work around to the hiss. Pad was off, we tried different cables and the cos 11d mics played perfectly with our two Sennheiser G3 units we had on set. however with the wireless go ii, while they sound better than the internal mic and rode mic, it's really tough to monitor when it is paired with it. Pretty unfortunate. Also, despite what rode claims about having up to 8 rode wireless go 2 units working at once, getting that to go cleanly is definitely not the case. Having shot a few weddings now where I set extra units up as "plant mics" when monitoring from two receivers near each other (so as to have audio on separate channels without using a stereo splitter), there tends to be interference that isn't at play when using two transmitters linked to one receiver.

[@clambakehi5]

Your Channel is perfect. Just a question. How do your -23 lufs sound so normally loud on KZbin? From my experience its somewhat 7-10db quiter then the control room for TV mix, just by uploading on web platform like yt or soundcloud :)

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Jirka, Here's a video where I explain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIDdi357jK9orc0 and another where I show how I do the normalization: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onmxmat9pM95iLc

[@caseyonlocation8257]

Hi Curtis. Great review showing all the many cool new features!! Your review is the best...of the best! Thumbs up! Plus nobody can afford to use those fancy Sanken lav mics...besides you! Kidding! :-)

[@curtisjudd]

Hi Casey! Haha! The Sanken is pretty tough, so I guess it earns its price tag. 😀

[@caseyonlocation8257]

@@curtisjudd Haha I'm sure the Sanken mic will keep working long after the Rode Wireless Go rechargeable batteries go flat dead, LOL!

[@amediaproductions5795]

I know I'm late but absolutely love the channel! Just got these lav mics 🎤

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks and happy recording!

[@mobileproduction569]

Curtis, Thanks so much for this channel. I recently found you and love your content. I have a question about the rode go II. I recently plugged it into the Zoom H8 and I could not get the 2nd transmitter to come through the headphones/recording on the Zoom H8. I am using the Rode VXLR Pro to convert the TRS to XLR. I also own a Zoom F6 as well. Can you please provide some input? Thanks in advance!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks, yes, you'll need a 3.5mm to dual XLR adapter cable to feed the audio to two separate inputs on the H8. Or, you'll need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm TRS cable and feed that into the H8's 3.5mm stereo input.

[@mobileproduction569]

@@curtisjudd thank you for replying. I was hoping for a single xlr plug to record both mics on the l/r channels of the single track. I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

[@davidwendt3613]

Thanks for the great review! I really liked the sound of the Cos-11d. Can you tell me what connection you ordered to work with the Rode Wireless Go ii? And will it work with any other wireless system. Any information or link would be very much appreciated. Thank you!

[@curtisjudd]

Hi David, I used the version with the 3.5mm locking plug for Sennheiser. Link in the description.