RODE Wireless GO II on the Sony FX3 XLR Audio Handle Explained

This video is your guide and tutorial on using the Rode Wireless Go II on the Sony FX3 XLR Audio Handle. The Wireless Go 2 is a 2 Transmitter+1 Receiver Wireless Audio kit with built in Microphones, the option to connect your own mic, and 7 hours of Internal Recording...all in these tiny little boxes! Rode did an amazing job with these mics, and I am blown away by all the customization you can do with the Rode Central App. I'm going to go over all of that and build upon my last video about the FX3 XLR audio handle, so sit back, enjoy, and hit that like button if you learned something. Thanks guys!
1:08 Rode Go II - Upgrades
1:45 FX3 - Camera Settings
3:32 FX3 XLR Handle Input Selector
5:22 Rode Wireless Go II : KIT- What you get?
6:24 (TX) 2 Transmitters - How to
7:06 (RX) The Receiver - How to
8:23 Rode Central App - How to use
14:45 RODE GO II on the FX3 Handle 3.5mm Jack
15:56 RODE GO II on the FX3 XLR Jack - SETTINGS
20:05 RODE GO II Silicone Protective Case
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[@markdonnery]

Great video. I learnt a few new things on this. The only thing that i think you mixed up was when you are using the 3.5 to xlr Xlr is a mono port so when you use that adaptor you are combining the wireless go mic’s and they will be on both channels. Best port to use would be 3/4 then channels are split If you want control of both channels then you would want to split your 3.5 out of receiver with a y cable and put one in ch 1 and the other in ch 2. This how i run mine and then my video ntg into 3/4

[@user-ph3ob2fr1t]

Terrific video, Ray! Great intro and a lot of info in 20 minutes!

[@mribi]

Awesome video, man. I’m loving this combo!! Internal recording has definitely saved me a few times!!

[@RayValencia]

Hey, great combo. Thanks Isaac. The original was good, but the GO II is another level of greatness.

[@noelsantovenia]

The best video that I found to understand how fx3 audio works. Heyyy Ray thanks so much to make a video like this I really appreciate it. Thank you 👌🏾🙏🏽

[@RayValencia]

I highly appreciate you dropping a line to let me know! Much love my dude

[@Ryzone]

How you only have 4k subs with the quality and knowledge you offer blows my mind! Keep it up bro, watched a lot of your FX3 videos

[@RayValencia]

Thanks! I highly appreciate you watching. I'm still grateful for 100 views. Feels like yesterday when I had 150 subs...but it's been years!! lol.

[@BrianAndrewStephens]

Thanks for all the detail. Great video and super helpful. Thanks Ray.

[@crumpetsbuttered]

What a great video, you deserve more subscribers.

[@firstandlastproductionsllc]

This is super helpful, thanks so much for your knowledge & understanding of audio. :)

[@RayValencia]

Thanks for checking it out! I have some more Audio videos for the FX3 coming soon!

[@M0LLER75]

Perfect set up, thanks. I was testing out this Røde solution my self

[@RayValencia]

Such a great combination. Thanks!

[@danieldpeters808]

Great video Ray, super helpful!

[@RayValencia]

Thanks Daniel. Glad to help!

[@newhousepictures]

Excellent video. Thank you so much!

[@RossRadcliffe]

Thank you! Everything I wanted to know right here!

[@ThorSkin69]

great explantions, the XLR module is great! nice that the audio is written to video, may not need the Zoom H5 on cam now!

[@LouisLuzuka]

This looks pretty helpful especially for redundancy 💯

[@dyong888]

Great video for beginners. Thanks. Keep em coming. Liked and Subed.

[@RayValencia]

Thanks!!! Much appreciated

[@oosteveo315]

Excellent vid - subbed ty!

[@RayValencia]

Thanks @oosteveo315!

[@barryryan2425]

Brilliant!

[@baja1980s]

Love the content bro, very well done! ✊🏾✊🏾 🐶 real cute!! What type of breed is it? But yeah bro, looking forward to see more vids chief. Cheers 🥃

[@RayValencia]

Haha! Thanks, she's a Shihtzhu. Absolutely. More videos coming!

[@user-lk9pn4hu6j]

Thank You , Another Clearly explained video. I see you must teach your Actors / correspondents well. I'm a sound man so I record the best WAV sound in my mixer. I use channel 3/4 for timecode from my Tentacle Syncs. Then I use the Rode Wireless Go 2 as a 2 channel link from my mixer, to the inputs 1 and 2 on the Sony Audio Handle to the XLR inputs. I found an unbalanced 3.5mm jack that splits the channels to the Left / right XLR's. Now the editor has broadcast quality audio on channels 1and 2, and a time code on channel 3 that Premier or Avid can find, for syncing my bag audio if it's needed. Maybe you can do a video showing this setup that i use for News / documentaries . This gives my camera person the freedom to move with out being tied to a soundman.

[@RezaAliMN]

Great tutorial. One question. I’ve been trying to figure this out. Do we need to use the Rode XLR to 3.5 mm adapter or will any adapter do? I have some generic xlr rk 3.5mm jack adapter which I connect to XLR port 1. My Rode wireless go is not detected on channel 1 of the XLR handle.

[@MegaShowmaster]

yes!!! :)

[@lvproductions-realestate]

Hi Ray, you teach me a lot with this, thanks a lot. When I manually adjust the levels of my sony shotgun mic on the fx3 connected on input 1, I can only ear it on my left headphone if I lower the level. if I increase it then the sound goes on my right Side of the headphones but when on auto I can ear the sound on both left and right sides of the headphones at the same time…

[@RayValencia]

Hey Luca. Thanks. What do you have your Input Selector on the back of the handle set to? Did you see the part where I was talking about enabling a Your own safety track with the Input Selector? You can make your Input1 shotgun mic go to Ch1 and CH2. Or just Ch1. Also, check your headphone settings in the Menu. You can specify which channels you prefer to hear in Each ear. This is helpful for lots of Inputs, or if you only want to hear your Lavs and no shotgun mic, etc.

[@CookingwithWajidaIndian]

Nice Sharing 👍👍

[@RayValencia]

Thanks Wajida! I hope all is well with you.

[@feydanmedia]

Great upload a once again dude, I was wondering if the first gen Rode Wireless go would be fine apart from internal recording?

[@RayValencia]

Hey Feydan. Absolutely! Up until my last 2-3 videos, I've been using the original Wireless Go 1 for over a year, and it has been great! Worth the money.

[@AM2PMReviews]

I got both of these and I’ve been using them for a couple months it’s still confusing with the 4 channels and stereo or mono modes

[@Meatwad650]

One thing I'm not following - at the end when you talked about having both channels from the transmitter - how was that connected? Were you not using the XLR adapter at that point?

[@onasht]

Hey Ray. Awesome channel, your videos have been super helpful over the years. I’ve got a question that’s always bugged me as I can’t figure out the settings. When I’m using the 2 x Rode Wireless mics I have them set in split mode and yet monitoring on the camera I’m hearing a mixed or merged audio. I’m not hearing 1 mic’s audio in say the left ear and the other mic in the right. Also when I import and seperate the tracks in Da Vinci it only has a merged recording. Wondering if you’ve run into this problem? Or do you just take the individual recordings from the onboard memory on the Rode TXs?

[@RayValencia]

Thanks onasht. I appreciate that! If you use the 3.5mm jack (Input 3) it will separate the mics on 3/4 (if you have your Rode set to sep. outputs). If you want to use the 2 XLR ports, I ended up using a Comica 3.5mm to XLR channel splitter: geni.us/Comica_XLRsplitter Then you can adjust the headphone settings in your camera to play on your left/right ear. Hope this helps. I just got the Rode Wireless PRO yesterday, so I'll be visiting this topic very soon.

[@Morris_Off]

The xlr adapter eliminates the stereo feature of the rode cuz it merges the 2 signals from L and R to mono on the record. You didn’t mention this, do you know about it or have found a solution? I‘m looking for a solution for month… I have the fx6 and fx9 and they both have no 3.5mm aux.

[@dongow224]

Hello, I want to ask that I am FX3. I connected the RODE Wireless GO II to the XLR of the FX3 handle, and found that it can only receive the sound from mic1, but there is no sound from mic2. Is it because of the XLR? It is still necessary to use a 3.5 to double XLR, and connect the two XLRs to the handle respectively to solve this problem??

[@xuongtu8992]

Thanks for the great info! My middle school is looking to getting into video production program using FX3 (well I'm suggesting we purchase/invest in the FX3). I was looking for Audio options. These RODE GO II seem really great for students to use for "on location" interviews at sports & school events and maybe "in the studio" work. How do these mics compared to other lavaliers you've used? Do you recommend a secondary hand held voice recorder for interviews or a boom mic to get better audio quality recordings? Or do you think these GO II's are enough? My school has funding for equipment and I'm helping to figure out some quality gear that would last for reasonable cost. Thanks in advance!

[@RayValencia]

Hi Xuong! I think the Rode Go II system would be excellent for interviews for sports and school events. They are so small and (relatively) easy to use compared to other systems. The range on them is really good and the connection between RX and TX is improved over the original GO. I do recommend getting the Rode Lavalier GO for them to avoid having to clip the TX on people collars. It's a little distracting and often times makes t-shirt collars sag or flip over. Of course, XLR mics will give you better quality if you want to take advantage of the FX3 XLR inputs, but that will bump up your costs as well. I think these mics will serve your purposes VERY WELL. I use them ALL the time. I just ordered the Rode NTG5 (XLR mic) and it should be arriving this weekend. I'll post some videos using that Mic on the FX3 as well. I look forward to hearing about your experiences in the future with this set up.

[@damiansmigielski9246]

Hi Ray, I've got a question, use rode wireless go II with LAV GO from Rode by VXLR+ connector and it's so noisy like fan or something in the background. Do you have any problems with LAV mic plugged to FX3 in my case FX3/FX6 same issue? Love to hear your feedback!

[@RayValencia]

No, I don't have any issues with noise, but that VXLR+ adapter could be the problem. That is a Phantom Power down-converter. The Rode VXLR adapter I show in this video is simply an adapter, it doesn't do anything with the power. geni.us/RodeVXLRadapter Just make sure you aren't outputting Phantom power to any mics other than Condenser mics (that require it).

[@thegenerousthief]

Hey Ray, Love the video, super helpful !! Pound for pound which shotgun mic would you say suits the fx3 for the best all around ? I tend to shoot a lot of stuff outside, motorcycle stunt, downhill mountain bike stuff and live bands.. I'd love to be able to capture clean, crispy sound. Love the wireless options, ill def be looking at adding that to the mix after I get a shotgun dialled in. Cheers, Jb

[@RayValencia]

Hi! Great question. I may make a video answering this question, so thanks for the idea. I'm rocking the Rode NTG5, short shotgun mic $500, and I have an even shorter shotgun Mic from Deity called the S-Mic 2S for like $300 (The 2S is the Shorter model, the 2 is their regular length mic). But all of those mics are also Water and Moisture Resistant so that would be perfect for your outdoor shoots.

[@thegenerousthief]

@@RayValencia Awesome brotha !! Thank you for the insights

[@danartriatmojo]

Hi Ray. I have a question, why when I import the footage into premiere pro, it cannot detect the footages have 4 track audio? and ended up with no audio at all at the project window.

[@b2bfusion]

Great review. For two person trade show indoor interviews from 5-10 feet away from the camera, which do you feel is better -the rode wireless mics or the k3m in picking up two voices with my Sony Zv-e10? I travel alot pre pandemic so portability and speed is key. I have a Saramonic Blink but it is USB c and the usb c doesn't appear to work with the zv e10 for some reason. So I'm looking at options. I do like the quality of an XLR mic but dunno if juice is worth the squeeze. The shoe on the Zv-e10 is compatible with the k3m.

[@RayValencia]

For 10 feet away, I would probably opt to use the Wireless Go2. The shotgun mics are great for boom mics overhead, especially for 1 person talking head interview, or run and gun documentary style /// but if you have 2 people talking, and they are turning their heads to each other and back to the camera, their volume will dip down. Wireless Lavs on each person would be ideal for the cleanest audio. The XLR mic would be your best bet if speed is your absolute priority because you don't have to mic anyone up. But once your talent starts getting 10 feet away or so, and you start boosting your gain on the K3M it will pick up more noise than you probably want.

[@b2bfusion]

@@RayValencia super helpful. Thanks.

[@jsepa2ni1]

Very new to all of this. Looking at getting a Sennheiser MKE600 and a wireless lav mic. Any need for an external audio recorder at all with those inputs to the FX3?

[@RayValencia]

That's a nice mic! But no, you don't need any external recorder because you have 4 channels of 24bit audio and the phantom power needed to power your mic. You will need the rubber mic space though.

[@ronflores7]

Great vid!! I changed the settings to 4 channel in my fx3 but now pluraleyes 4 will not sync the audio with the other 2 cameras. Any suggestions? I have narrowed it down to it being 24bit

[@RayValencia]

You know...I run into some syncing issues in Premiere sometimes too, especially If I have 4 channels enabled and I only utilize 2 of the channels. I have to manually Delete Ch3 and 4, and then synchronize after that. Not sure if this helps, but maybe someone else will jump in on here that uses PluralEyes. I wouldn't think the 24bit would affect it....but it is very possible.

[@Superjeanmarc]

Your videos are amazingly helpful. Thank for this. I just bough the DJI Mic kit and I wanted to connect it to the FX3 using the XLR input, but if I understood well, by doing so, I loose the ability to separate the 2 mics on different channels, right? When you connect the receiver to the 3.5mm jack, it does separate both channels onto channel 3 and 4 but the control panel of input 3 doesn't allow to set the gain of each channel separately (neither does it have low cut and att controls).. So is there a way to get into the FX3 via XLR and have both mics on separate tracks? (1 and 2 I guess...) Maybe does it require a splitting cable? to get into Input 1 and Input 2? Thanks in advance! As an Fx3 shooter, you channel is invaluable

[@RayValencia]

Awesome. Good to hear from you. I also recently traded out my Rode Wireless GO 2 for the DJI Mics because The 2 actors in the show I was shooting, fell in the water wearing my Rode mics. I shot it on 2 FX6 and the FX3. It's in the show I shot for TripAdvisor on Amazon Prime, Called "The Wanderer" Season 1, Episode 5: ORLANDO. I'll answer the rest of your question, I'll your follow up comment, I just read.www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Wanderer/0OV3IWR0DY8UV27HZ4VCXFHBW5 DP: Ray Valencia

[@Superjeanmarc]

@@RayValencia Congrats on the show. It's pretty amazing to see that high end professional shows are made using such accessible gear like the Rode Wireless GO2.. I'm also used to use a pair of AVX for sound as it's pretty much the quickest and safest option when you're a solo shooter and dont wanna add too much stress and workload.. (I loved the small size of the receivers.. until I saw DJI one.. haha)... but they tend to drop signal quite easily and the neat form factor + internal recording of DJI's mic really attracted me. I tested out today, connecting to the 3.5mm jack of the 3rd input of the FX3. Still need to download the footage and check how it all went. Did internal recording + safety track as I was only using one mic. Battery died after 6hours.. like 10 min before wrap.. the non-exrtable battery is definitely going to be an issue, specially as the product will age and battery health will decrease.. seems like its not a very sustainable product in any sense of the term... For the rest, it was a breeze to use on set.

[@elena_berlant]

Can I connect my condenser mic to pc with this audio handle?

[@Brante-Immink]

Hi Ray, I have the same setup but on a Sony A7R4. When i connect the receiver via the xlr adapter on channel 1 the two transmitters are automatically merged to mono (while the display on the receiver shows separate channels). I'm still looking to a way have two separate (editable) channels in camera. I know I can use the backup recordings, but it would be lovely to have it direct in camera. Any thoughts?

[@RayValencia]

Hey Brante & Immink. I believe this is a limitation of XLR...and the RODE's output. The adapter is converting it to a single channel. The only thing I can think of trying is to have a 3.5mm to XLR splitter, and if that doesn't work...that means Rode's output isn't capable of splitting the signals into Left and Right XLR. I'll see if I can borrow one of those cables and give it a try for you!

[@Brante-Immink]

@@RayValencia thanks. I think you’re right though. Keep me posted :)

[@zariamultimedia]

Great video sir, definitely taught me alot! I tried setting up my new DJI Mic's the same way you did here with these Rodes but I can't get them to be on seperate channels like you did even though I followed your exact steps to the letter? I want to eventually have my two DJI wireless mics with lavs on seperate channels going into my FX3 and then my Sinheiser shotgun mic seperate as well. I do weddings and this would seriously make my post editing a breeze! Any suggestions or insights? 🤷🏽

[@catch22sergio]

did you ever solve this issue? Thanks

[@zariamultimedia]

@@catch22sergio No I didn't. I recently bought the Sony ECM-B1M mic for my FX3 while its flying on my gimble which is how I use the FX3 for most of my weddings. When I mic up the groom and the officiante using my DJI mics, I just put the receiver on one of my A7IV's which are always on a tripod. Problem solved. I have hardly ever used the FX3 handle since I bought it. Personally I just don't care for the hand held look, not trying to make a Michael Bay movie! LOL

[@LouisLuzuka]

Can you show us how you mounted the monitor on the xlr handle ?

[@RayValencia]

I am actually working on a video about that! I just got thr SmallRig extension for the FX3 handle.

[@AseemDixit]

Awesome video bro! Quick question. I know this tutorial is for the FX3 but I have just bought an FX30. I'm assuming the same process would apply to connect the mics to the camera. Yes I do intend to buy the very same rode mics. So please let me know if this is good for the FX30? Thanks so much

[@RayValencia]

Thanks! Yes, exact same camera, just a different sensor! Congrats!!! Yes, These videos are a few years old because I got the FX3 when it was first released, but the following video might be helpful too because it's the first part of this video. This Rode video, is a continuation of my 'XLR Handle explained' video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5iuiaWcqdd5ppo

[@AseemDixit]

@@RayValencia thank you so very much. Now I can go ahead and buy the rode mics

[@Superjeanmarc]

Ray, to clarify my previous comment, if you want to use the DJI Mic (or Rode Go II, which is the same concept) and connect the receiver to the XLR input, instead of Input 3 (3.5mm), could you use a Stereo female to dual mono male cable? The 3.5mm jack coming out of the dual receiver would be splitter into two separate male jacks that you could plug into XLR adapters. Would that allow to get to separate signals on channel 1 and 2, with the benefit of having a full control over gain, Att and low cut via the butons on the XLR module of the FX3? What do think? Thanks!

[@RayValencia]

Part 2 of this response: in a later video, I discovered a Cable that split up my Comica wireless mics and now I use it on the DJI (and used it on the Rodes before mine went into the water). Here the link to separate both mics out. Comica CVM-DS-XLR Cable: geni.us/Comica_XLRsplitter

[@Superjeanmarc]

@@RayValencia Wow, that seems like the ideal cable indeed... Not available on the Spanish Amazon (l live in Barcelona ) but will definitely look into this. Happy to hear you used it and it worked. Also wondering if you use lavaliers on your DJI mics? I tried to connect that of my Sennheiser but it doesnt work ... no signal at all.. not sure why.

[@danielbrunal2235]

Very Helpful video, I didn't know that having the sensitivy down on the receiver was important, but it makes sense now as I noticed that it was getting into the yellow quite easily with normal speech! Have you used the Rode Lav Go and/or the Rode Lav II? If so what do you think about them with the Wireless Go II? I got one of each, but haven't done much testing with either. I just got my Rode wireless Go II set up. I got a Kopul 1/8 in to Dual XLR (Left and Right) cable that splits the Stereo signal into two outputs to either my C100 Mark II or my Zoom H8 recorder.

[@RayValencia]

Hey Daniel! Wait, Is this my friend Daniel Brunal in Florida? I do have the RODE Lavalier Go v1, and I really like how skinny the mic capsule is (without the lapel clip on) bc it's easier to hide on your talent. I'm sure the newer version is even better because it's flat. I have a cable like that too, that I haven't even tried to use to split the channels. Thanks for the recommendation! You might find this video interesting and my giveaway for the Rode GO Charger is still ongoing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZipf6iQiZqlfpI

[@danielbrunal2235]

@@RayValencia, yes it's me. Been keeping busy with lots of work in Tampa Bay. :) Hope you have been doing well too. Thanks for letting me know about the Rode Go Charger giveaway. I will check out the vid!

[@RayValencia]

@@danielbrunal2235 Hey dude! Glad to hear you're busy! Good to hear from you. I am good. Planning on leaving the corporate videographer world and going freelance very soon. I'll hit you up on bigger jobs if I can!!

[@danielbrunal2235]

@@RayValencia Early Congrats on your career shift! I hope for your continued success! That would be awesome, I've got the same number as before, definitely hit me up. :)

[@PortlandEventFilms]

Where would you plug in time code like the tentacle sync. And not have the audio bleed together

[@RayValencia]

If you plug the Tentacle into the 3.5mm on the handle, it will take over Ch 3-4. So I would probably put on an Input that you don't need, most likely IN2. Then get an XLR to 3.5mm adapter (like the one I used in the video), and Put the Input Selector on IN1-IN2.

[@LouisLuzuka]

Why am I watching this I don’t even own a fx3 😇 thanks for being entertaining

[@RayValencia]

Thanks for checking it out. Are you thinking about getting an FX3? Or got your eye on the Rode GOII?

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@RayValencia I mean u can't go wrong with both, there seems to be nothing that comes close

[@lorenzociniglio3591]

Hi Ray, Love your videos and have taught me a bunch. I am running into a very odd issue with my FX3 and the Rode NTG5 (XLR). If I set the menu in camera (shoe audio set) to 24Bit 4/Ch i am getting a clean feed and I can hear playback in camera but only static when I download my files. I've tried with a card reader and also directly camera to computer. This is also happening with the Rode video mic pro set to input 3 (3.5" connecter). Same with 24Bit 2/ch but if I set the menu to 16Bit 2/ch no problem. If I got audio out through HDMI to an atomos recorder I don't have the problem. I can open the files in catalyst brown and there is no PCM codec written to the audio. Very strange. Any suggestions on something I should check.

[@RayValencia]

Hi Lorenzo. Thank you so much for reaching out. I also have the RODE NTG5 and the VideoMic Pro+ and I haven't been able to replicate your issue. Just wondering What codec are filming in and if your computer can handle it? Like are you shooting in XAVC-HS? Which is an H.265 file. Or All-I? Although, this may not be camera/mic related at all. If it is playing back fine in camera, you are GOOD! Rest assured your audio can be saved. I think this could be computer related or Video Editor related. I've heard some Macs were having issues playing these files. Make sure you're on the latest firmware of your video editor too. Also, my VLC player bugs out when I open these files and doesn't play them at all. Have your tried opening these files with Sony Catalyst Browse? (Get it Free from Sony). Adobe Premiere also has no issues opening on my PC either. I always keep my FX3 4 channels enabled, even when I'm only using 2 channels, and I just delete the 2 extra blank tracks when I'm editing. Doesn't bother me at all keeping it on 4ch all the time. Hit me back and let me know what you find out.

[@lorenzociniglio3591]

@@RayValencia Hi Ray. Thank you so much for your thorough response to my issue. After days and days of testing and ripping out what I have left of my hair I finally figured out the issue. I had been using an older version of catalyst browse on my Mac (OS 13.3.6). I had trouble with the more recent version that kept crashing on startup. I was almost ready to send the camera in to be checked and I said. Let me run one more test. Let me load catalyst on my laptop. The newest version loaded with no problem which raised my brow. I ran the test file through it and no problem. That’s when I knew it had to be a computer not camera problem. I had tried connecting the camera straight to the computer to see if it was a card related issue in earlier tests but same problem. I tried loading the latest version of catalyst on my Mac and this time the launch didn’t crash. No idea why it worked this time and not last (fun with computers) I reran the test and this time it all worked. I couldn’t believe I finally isolated the issue. I still have to transcode the files to import to premier but tested that and no issues as of now. The crazy thing is if I have the camera connected to my atomos flame recording onto ssd no add card. I never had the problem with the older version of catalyst. I wonder if I can import straight into premiere now without transcoding. I’ll test that next. I wasn’t able to import straight into premiere. It would only have a video no audio file when I had the issue. Keep doing great explainer videos. Your videos have been INVALUABLE to my learning.

[@stonevalleyfilms3651]

I LOVE your videos and have subscribed. However, I am still so confused about how the input select works. So, I have a phantom powered shotgun mic on at all times. Then I want to add the wireless go 2's to the Input there, where should the input selector be? Then if I go with the XLR adapter, I then have the shotgun in input 1, and the wireless go's into input 2, where should the input selector be? I'm confused, obviosuly, haha.

[@RayValencia]

Hi!! First, thank you! Ok, so the Input Selector on the back tells your camera what is supposed to be on Channels 1 and 2. When it's on IN1, then Input 1 is on both Channels 1-2 (which is how you're able to enable a "Safety Track" aka a lower decibel channel on Ch2). It basically duplicates In1 on both Ch1 and 2. Now, when it's on IN1-IN2 you are telling your camera that you have something in IN1 that will be on Ch 1, and IN2 will be on CH2. When it's on IN3, then it's telling your camera to put your 3.5mm Jack on Ch1-2. So if you have 48v phantom powered mic in IN1, and Wireless GO into IN2, then the only place it can really go is on Ch2 by itself, or plug it into IN3 and have it split the 2 transmitters on CH3-4.

[@stonevalleyfilms3651]

@@RayValencia thank you! It makes sense now! Keep the videos coming man. You do great work. Love learning more about my FX3.

[@philpritchard8772]

I have a buzzing when using the on camera fx3 input and my wireless go 2 system. Seems a real problem for many. Do you know any way to relive this without using the top handle

[@RayValencia]

Hi Phil. I've heard about this issue from several people but the port on my camera works perfect. I used the Go 2 all the time, straight into Camera. Sounds like a Rode issue?

[@fredventure]

Hi man! I'm getting this beeping sound with the wireless go 2 + FX3. Heard plenty more has this issue. Ever occurred to you?

[@RayValencia]

I've heard of interference problems happening to people too, but no the Go II works perfectly on my FX3.

[@jim.matheny]

At 4:48, you show the 3.5 stereo into the VXLR adapter, then put the switch on the back of the handle to input 1. I'm wondering about the next part where you're adjusting audio levels using both dials. You say the dial for input 1 is changing the level for mic1/left and dial 2 is changing for mic2/right. In my experience, it's mixing both mics down to a single input, but the dials let you change that mixed signal to record at different levels (not separate). The VXLR adapter is not giving me the ability to control left/mic1 with dial 1 and right/mic2 with dial 2 separately. It's letting me record the same mixed audio on left/right at different levels. Is there a setting I am overlooking or did I misunderstand what you were saying in the video? Thanks for your time, especially to reply to a comment on an old video.

[@RayValencia]

Hi Jim!! No, you are totally correct!!! I see what you mean about how the video looks like you can separate the Rode mics with that adapter.... so what I was trying to say was that with that adapter, you can have finer tuning of your Rode GO mic (AND your shotgun mic). But if you are using 2 GOII mics, then the 3.5mm jack on the Handle is still better than the one on the FX3 body because you have the additional PreAmps and dials. Although, I posted a video today of a QUAD Wireless microphone system from Comica that you can actually separate all 4 MICS into 4 different channels on the FX3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXrWc5Wlrpucars

[@artdelallum]

A solution for this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5ipZWOVpNRsbLM

[@marklet]

@@RayValencia Hi Ray, so are you saying that it is not possible to connect the receiver to two seperate XLR inputs by using 2 seperate VXLR adapters. Is there only one 3.5 mm output on the receiver?

[@Hazar1905]

Amazing explanation. I am now down to NTG and NTG4+ for my FX3. Hard to decide though. Which one would you go with? Or would u suggest anything else for that price point?

[@RayValencia]

Hey HazaR. Thanks! I've personally had the NTG5 in my B&H email notifications for over 7 months and it's never been available! The NTG4+ would be my 2nd choice though!

[@solangeaurelio6131]

Hi, I am having a tech issue hopefully you can help me, I am trying to connect my rode wireless go ii to my fx3 sound bar (just got this camera). I can’t seem to hear anything out of the headphone’s when trying to monitor the sound. I have it connected to input 1 via the sound bar and the headphone into the 3.5 Jack, but no sound is coming out of the headphones. It shows that it is picking up sounds, but i can’t hear anything. I tried it on my a7siii and it works fine, so I don’t think it’s the rode, can you tell me what I am missing? Thanks!

[@RayValencia]

Hey Solange. Go into your Menu and go down to the yellow tab with the Briefcase logo. Go to Option 9, Sound Option. Then you can Designate which Audio channels you hear in ear. The Headphone Volume Settings are in there too! Hope this helps.

[@thatsamuellu]

At 4:26 your wireless and shotgun mic echoing each other, I got the same issue with DJI wireless mic, do you have a solution?

[@RayValencia]

Hi Samuel. Yes, I always mute one of the mics in my editing program, and keep whichever sounds the cleanest for that particular situation, like whenever the lavalier may get blocked, or rustled, I'll go to the shotgun mic audio.

[@thatsamuellu]

@@RayValencia I got the problem when my host having a wireless on him but also a handheld mic to interview others, they going to the different channels, the echos are quite annoying

[@seandavidoff4092]

Hey man! This may get lost in all the comments but curious on something. There seems to be a lot of complaints of the wireless go ii and the fx3/a7siii having issues with the wireless go ii. I have both and there is a lot of interference and noise when placing the transmitter right into the camera. Did you have this issue at all? There’s a Facebook group, multiple Reddit groups all talking about this issue but I’m assuming you didn’t have this problem.

[@RayValencia]

Hey Sean. I've been contacted by numerous people about this issue after I made this video. Although, my FX3 doesn't have any problems whatsoever. I don't know if it's because I pre-ordered the camera and got an early copy, or they changed something down the road, but mine works amazing with Rode Wireless Go version I and 2, and the Deity Pocket Wireless mic has no issues in the Body Mic Jack either. I still use the internal mic jack for all my latest videos with wireless mics and still working great. Sorry to hear about your issue and I hope some firmware updates can fix it!

[@seandavidoff4092]

@@RayValencia ahh. No worries man figured I’d ask but it sounds like both rode and Sony acknowledge its an issue which is a bummer. I’m curious if people have found there’s a comparability issue with just rode or if it’s all wireless mics. Maybe I’ll have to buy the diety or the dji and test them out.

[@amyhill710]

@@seandavidoff4092 Hey Sean I'm having this same issue, its really frustrating, has anything come to light for you recently regarding this?

[@LouisLuzuka]

So does this give u wireless monitoring?

[@RayValencia]

It's wireless in the way where you can monitor the wireless receivers through the camera's headphones jack (like while on a gimbal). You can even select which mics you have coming into each ear, like if you are using all 4 channels.

[@kenwong8201]

Hi, May i know your lens cap brand?

[@RayValencia]

Hey, Breakthrough Photography: amzn.to/39PnN3z

[@jimelatkins626]

Im trying to figure out why my audio channels on my FX3 display doesnt display 4 channels the way yours does? It shows them very small in the top right

[@RayValencia]

This video is a few years old. That was the original firmware that came on the FX3.

[@jimelatkins626]

@@RayValencia Thanks! Was driving me crazy lol

[@SotoUnit23]

What attachment do I need to attach the rode to my Sony fx3 handle.

[@RayValencia]

I use this attachment for the FX3 handle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnivh4ydhbyHeNE

[@SotoUnit23]

@@RayValencia thank you. I don't plan on adding other items to the handle. Will this work - SmallRig 1241 Cold Shoe The Rode Wireless has a clip so not sure how I'll screw it in..

[@tomaszszymaniak6542]

No SONY microphone interference due to RODE Wireless Go?

[@everonproducties]

would this work on fx6?

[@RayValencia]

The camera menu will be a little bit different because the FX6 has the cine menu but the microphones and app will function the same.

[@Isaac_Insoll]

Have you had any noise issues using these on the internal connection? Like kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXOoeWymaNaXetk&feature=share @5:10

[@RayValencia]

Hey! No, I haven't had any issues with noise like that with the GO 1 or Go II.

[@BillStreeter]

I gotta say that the built in Rode mics sounds terrible. Like you’re talking through s pillow or something.

[@RayValencia]

Agreed!

[@1stopit]

my sony fx3 make big interference for rode go 2 !!! Don't you have it??? DONT BY SONY WITH RODE GO 2!!! THEY DOESN'T WORK TOGETHER !!!!

[@RayValencia]

Nope, I use the Rode Go2 directly into the FX3 weekly with PERFECT AUDIO. Zero issues. This is a known problem I've heard of people having with RODE (in the FX3 Facebook group), but it was determined that it is a problem with RODE...not a Sony issue.

[@1stopit]

@@RayValencia Do you mean I can buy one more rode go 2 and it will work perfect with my fx3? But I already have found several people who also have the same problem as I have. If the problem in RODE then why when I plug in it via XLR it works without distortion, they are exist only when plug in inside camera, also why the same my rode works perfect with all other cameras! ONLY my FX3 and RODE Go 2 Cant work together! Please advice me what to do? Will it work with other wireless system or my camera will make this noise for any wireless mics. I think the problem in my camera. Also this man made the same conclusion, but I live in other country, I was in the shop and all FX3 and A7S3 have the same noise with RODE , So I cant just change camera like he did - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3_caqN6gs-fopI

[@RayValencia]

@@1stopit I wish I could say for certain, but I dont have any issues with my FX3 personally.... but from what I've read on the FX3 Facebook Group, plenty of other people with your exact same issue. They say it works with other cameras, but not with their FX3 internal mic jack. Some people have talked to Rode directly, and others have talked to Sony. Sony says it's Rode, third party accessory problem. Rode admittedly knows this issues with this specific camera ans have replaced some people's kits. It's worth a try instead of sending in your camera!! I hope you resolve this. Try talking to people on FX3 Facebook group and search for other peoples solutions.