Rode Wireless GO II Review: 5 Things to Know!

If you're a content creator, then you have to check out this new 2-Person wireless mic system/recorder! This is the new Rode Wireless GO II, features 2 TX & 1 RX, mini clip-on transmitters with on-board memory audio recordings, built-in omni mics and 3.5mm mic inputs, crazy long range, and a ton more - let me show you the 5 things you should know!
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[@FlytPath]

YES! Need stat.

[@logancraft5589]

thats cool how you watch AuthenTech your content is great as well

[@LaloRacer1]

This is hands down the wireless solution I didn't know I needed! My only question is, how would you say the internal microphone performs at capturing voices of people nearby? I intend to use for vlogging and clipping a transmitter to the person that randomly came into frame while filming might not always happen. Could I rely on my transmitter to pick up their voice smoothly? Thanks a bunch for taking the time to produce this amazing review!

[@chasegozy]

If that's the goal I'd say just hold the 2nd one towards the other person

[@SamCarLegion]

Damn, for people like myself who shoot outside and use the phone sometimes this is a game changer! You literally hit all the points I am looking for, from tiktok to Instagram to multi points, self turn on option. Here goes another 300$ 🤣🤣. Thanks for this!

[@RJinspire]

I have been wondering how long it would take for Rode to upgrade to a two wireless mic and then Ben comes with this brilliant review, thanks a lot mate

[@AuthenTech]

Thanks mate

[@berlin03030]

@@AuthenTech I have A question: can you record internally (with the transmitters) and also record into the camera via a 3.5 (with the transmitter) all at the same time? many thanks in advance!!! thank you for your great work.

[@qrushfitness]

I just bought this microphone on prime day and I'm so excited it was about $200 less than the last time I looked at it and sound has been a big issue for my videos inside my office or at the gym. Thank you!

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Just for clarification, people that are recording their video on an iPhone will not be recording in stereo directly to the iPhone. It doesn’t support stereo recording but with the onboard mic recordings you could certainly import it and add that in post if you wanted to. Thanks for the review.

[@rapaent]

Thanks for sharing! I would like to hear them on a very windy day. Thanks again. 👍😊

[@ebpman]

Ben, Great Video. i have the ones. Thinking about upgrading as well.

[@garzatribechannel]

What lav mic do you recommend for these? Is it needed?

[@OldLadyAngler]

LOVE the old label maker! hahaha. Nice touch Ben. This looks like a great set up. Thanks so much for doing this review.

[@AuthenTech]

Good eye! :)

[@ChrisElison]

Awesome video, blown away by the range on these! I just got this for my Canon R50, your video helped a lot, thanks! 👍

[@JordanChavez]

GREAT Video! I just purchased this set a few hours ago and this video definitely made me feel good about my decision! Thank you!

[@KatherineWalton]

Thanks! Freelance broadcast tv audio tech here, and use Lectrosonics wireless for most of my needs, but just bought one of these sets, and I can think of plenty of ways to use it. Been playing, and may drop a few more bucks for a second set.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*Just ordered one, as I already have the Rode 1 but as a Solo Creator I can use both on each camera and it's One Receiver for Both transceiver this works PERFECTLY for a Solo Creator. Plus this makes a Great vid comparison between the 2*

[@alibuhlaiqa8384]

Excellent video, love that you bring that rode is not the first to do two transmitters and one receiver. Love to see these two head to head

[@blackchristiangeek]

Just found your channel and subscribed. I purchased the Rode Wireless Go II about a month ago and still trying to figure out some of the settings and features to improve the sound quality. Thanks for the tips and God bless.

[@Lin-linlin]

Thank you! your review was amazing. I ended up buying them through the amazon store and I'll get them by June. I can't wait to try them.

[@goalvalentina]

Already ordered and I'm so excited!!!!

[@AuthenTech]

I think you'll love it!

[@MRSDR100]

The editing on your park test with the map is creative 🌺

[@danielsin]

Sup Ben, what's the name of the phone clamp? I need it! Also, is it worth upgrading if you have the first one?

[@elkpictures]

Hi Ben! I love your review pretty much. I already have my Wireless Go II in my hands and I am also quite amazed by all the improvements Rode made looking at the first Rode Wireless Go Set. I am also curious to know hat phone clamp you are using. It is so versatile. Already looked it up in your Amazon Shop but couldn't find it there. Please share some information on that cool item.

[@AuthenTech]

Here's the phone clamp: amzn.to/3ql9UfD (I've bought 3 of them I like 'em so much :)

[@danielsin]

@@AuthenTech Thanks!

[@SOCIOLOGICAL]

the best review on youtube. Thanks for showing how the receiver slips into the shoe mount

[@chandrakantdubey5901]

142 likes zero dislike..... Great and unbiased video great work.... From India.🎉

[@AuthenTech]

thanks so much!

[@allensanders5984]

So for it to record both mics onto the video camera app on iPhone you need the sc15

[@EdisonBryan]

Awesome review. Been on the fence getting this microphone for my travel vlog to improve the audio. Think this has convinced me!

[@AddictionFlyer]

One of the slickest reviews I’ve ever seen. Thank you!

[@USAVISAS]

Really great review! Thanks a lot! Can't wait to find it in my coutry(now just pre-order without date unfortunately). We just on the beginning of our blog road, and still need to improve a lot of things, and microphones - one of the most important thing. Again, thanks a lot for so awesome review. Definitely will wait wireless go II, instead buying first version.

[@ApnaPeacefulWarrior]

Authentech deserves more subscribers❤️

[@therealbeans4899]

For someone wanting to do VR content etc this seems like a perfect upgrade from my Antlion wireless mic . Small , No wires , Great audio.

[@kendrickjarias]

hello 👋when needed, can I use this product strictly from my GoPro for simply better audio, and not on person. thanks

[@arobins74]

Thanks for posting this and showing what these can do. Very helpful.

[@DanDanTheFireman]

I'm sold.

[@drew12osu]

BRO! Great review, you sold me! I'm a Realtor and looking for something like this to make my videos sound better etc.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Brotha man Ben helping me make my decision today Thanks !

[@AuthenTech]

Glad to help!

[@BSparksGaming]

Great review Ben! Can't wait, purchased mine last night! Looking forward to giving better quality videos😁🕺

[@AuthenTech]

Thanks Brendan! I think you're gonna like it!

[@BSparksGaming]

@@AuthenTech should be a big difference from using my Rode Videomicro. Thanks man🙌

[@jacrab22]

Hello sir Great Video. Can you just plug in the Rode Go Mic 2 Transmitter to an apple computer and just pull files off and put it into Adobe Premiere? Looks like you had to change settings only with an app on computer from Rode. I am asking questions bc I want to see if this device can go with an H4N Zoom Pro handy recorder. I am use to pulling recordings and just putting them into Adobe Audition from a camera and editing them. So I guess you can't just pull files off these guys without an apple computer and going through the app with Rode?

[@somasakthi]

With Sc7 TRS TO TRRS CABLE .. until we unplug from iPhone .. cannot hear the voice while playback.. but if connected to Bluetooth speaker I can.. since you have sc 15 usb c to lighting cable you are hearing I think so..

[@vincelogan7682]

For a Facebook live, can both mics be on the same channel? I don't want one on the left and one on the right.

[@TooMuch_TV]

Ordering now this just helped my decision. 2 mics 1 receiver. I’m sold. 🤣🤣

[@rkfoodandtech]

How to connect one+ 7 pro

[@JasonParkerMagic]

Can you simply record onto the mic device itself.... WITHOUT it recording onto the receiver? That's the first use case I would imagine. And have a separate microphone on the camera itself. Then I could sync them both in post and choose the best one. ....Or am I thinking about this wrong?

[@KurtDeMeuterFilms]

I think yes, I saw a video of using one transmitter only, so no receiver.

[@godsofentropy]

Good thinking! My solution would be even further: Rode Wireless Go 2 - one transmitter on a talent, the second one on interviewer, Rode videmic NTG on camera for backup as HQ solution and "what camera sees" recording (it can also go on boom at anytime) plus Zoom H5 for ambience / stereo recording. total count: 3 mono + stereo track, plenty of mixing options :)

[@edwinmartinez1121]

With Rode's latest firmware update the mics can be used independently as recorders on their own. That was my main reason for getting them. I recorded myself instructing an 8 hour class without any issues.

[@JasonParkerMagic]

Just wanted to give a little update! I was in fact able to use this as individual recorders, not broadcasting wireless to the receiver. I think THIS IS MY MAIN USE CASE. Because I already have another nice microphone on top of the DSLR camera.... so why would I transmit what I'm already recording on these RODE GO II mics to the DSLR as well? I would rather have a separate recording w/ different microphone. That way if anything goes wrong like the talent HITTING the microphone with their hand... I can switch to audio from the DSLR mic in the editor. Seems better this way. More safe.

[@JeffPelletier]

@@JasonParkerMagic I’ve seen other reviews discussing losing files occasionally recorded directly to the Rode. So the recommendation seems to be to record in transmitter as a backup only, but to rely primarily on the single being sent to camera. Plus, it saves having to sync in post.

[@KickAssets]

HOw do you listen to 2 people talk while recording at the same time? Can each of you plug in headphones in the MIC jack of the unit attached to you? Or is there some wireless funcion? Meaning is it possible to not only record your conversation...but can you communicated with each other when far apart?

[@classmateno.3]

1:12 can you make a seperate video on magical mix ( ps : would be useful if I get to use this in future ; + I want to listen both on left and right channels if someone speaks out )

[@trainbobber03]

Awesome review, thank you so much! Seems to be a great product, but I'm a bit bummed there's no headphone jack! Am I thinking wrong?

[@EugenioSena.official]

hello nice video, congratulations. I wanted to ask you something, are they compatible with smartphones if of course I buy the SC7 trrs cable? omitting the new SC15 and SC16 cables? because I know that with the first version they work, but with wireless go II I have not found anything about it. Thanks in advance for your reply

[@PaintedDesertRanch]

So… how can I get one mic to record both left and right sound? Is that something I need a fancy editor for? I only use iMovie to edit my videos

[@OrlanDave]

It's great, but the transmitter won't record if it's not linked to the receiver. I thought it would work as a stand alone recorder, which would be amazing.

[@AnnexF]

I just ordered mine! This video sold me.

[@christophermoffitt9044]

Did you order the wiring too? They don’t tell you that the wires aren’t included.

[@AnnexF]

@@christophermoffitt9044 Really? No I didn't. Oh man!

[@EricGrace]

What cable is needed to connect the usb c out to a dslr? I want the safety channel and max quality

[@andrewlunn]

I got this yesterday and didn't know about the internal recording - thats cool. Great video - thanks

[@AuthenTech]

Glad I could help

[@mazolamolefe1923]

Super helpful! What I also liked was that computer monitor - what brand is that??

[@Denieru1982]

Please do audio comparison on Rode wireless GO 2 vs a shotgun mic. Thanks. I know the purpose of each mic serve different people and purpose. But would really love to hear how far the differences in audio will be. :)

[@EssGeeSee]

I was hoping that it could connect to the phone wirelessly. Don’t like that with iPhone I need a cable connected to another cable.

[@antwonwilliams-smith3740]

I am filming a interview and its just one person should turn on both transmitter after clicking merged mode. Can I then mute the second transmitter and let the interview hold on to it or should i keep it with me

[@africanstoryteller]

I am looking to buy a microphone for outdoor vlogging usually in noisy environments. Would this Ride Wireless Go II be a good choice especially for noise cancelling?

[@aFUllMeTalMUTT]

SIDE BY SIDE AUDIO PLEASE of the two devices

[@DonScott955]

How long does the battery last when the device is not being used?

[@user-iz9ix8ru8d]

Yoooo I'm new to the audio game but this seems like it'll solve all my needs. Thanks for the great review and info!

[@crooker2]

How many of these rode Go 2's do you think you could use simultaneously before they started to collide?

[@TechTimeWithEric]

I don't need to transmitters, but I am about to buy this anyway because of the other features. And never know when you will need a second transmitter

[@StevenCrowley]

How do you mix them so they both are on the left and right?

[@mobilechaosyt]

Ben, did you check to see if the Rode Wireless Go II would plug directly into the USBC on a GoPro and be able to provide audio and bypass the Rode Audio Adapter?

[@remektekmedia6641]

43 hrs of uncompressed recording, not 24 hrs. Fantastic product. Don't forget to get the LATEST s/w and firmware, guys!

[@lecmusicoycantantemexicano]

Thanks for the video. Have a question… Can you use this mic to record singing voice with good quality? Thanks.

[@tylermorgan4344]

Good mornin! BRO I’m way more hype for this than the DJI fpv drone 😂

[@AuthenTech]

You and me both! 😆

[@byrnemedia9026]

Thanks for the video Ben, really informative

[@Donbros]

I like how compact it is in camera. You probably don't even need to remove it I am interested if there is quad channel one and what size it is

[@DonScott955]

How do you merge the mic's - what button do you push on the receiver ?

[@MikeGrayeb]

When you were riding away from the receiver and your back was to the receiver, how consistent was the audio? Were there dropouts and if so, how often/how much? Trying to understand if talent turns their back to the receiver to what degree that affects line of sight with this unit.

[@AuthenTech]

Depends on distance. Short distance and it was fine. Around 100-300 ft it cut in and out, or was less consistent. Don't forget to turn on the on-boarding recording for backup :)

[@logancraft5589]

Love ur reviews so “brutally honest”

[@AuthenTech]

Thanks so much! Gotta stay authentic ;)

[@AlexCrews]

That range is crazy awesome

[@MarmoFilms]

Where did you find the short USB-C to Lighting cable? Thanks!

[@AuthenTech]

Here you go: bhpho.to/38aDb6K

[@bandbdad]

This seems great for recording but what about live sound? Does the receiver have outputs for a mixer input?

[@alonzohappnze375]

These look awesome! Question, can they be used with a GoPro camera?

[@ThePlacesWhereWeGo]

Very informative overview - thanks for posting

[@truthseeker6804]

very functional product. and i liked that podcast 😁

[@AuthenTech]

😁 maybe we'll do one someday

[@nyrubin]

Awesome. I would've definitely jumped on it

[@juvedemis]

Can you use this microphone with action cameras (Gopro/Insta360) ??

[@MyStutteringLife]

Mine just came in today so I'm excited to start using this for my KZbin and podcast! Thanks - Great Video!

[@AuthenTech]

Have fun!

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

But these are so expensive. I was thinking about the H1N but how much work is it to sync the audio and video in post?

[@MyStutteringLife]

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy For me, it's easy to synch/transfer

[@laszloalbert1991]

Great review man. As an owner of a pair of Rode WG 1, I could't ask for any better literally. Order placed 😀😂

[@AuthenTech]

Right on!

[@CigarDojo]

Fantastic review. I have one set already and I am ready to buy another because I need 4 mics. I have read.... "Operate up to four systems simultaneously for more complex setups including up to eight microphones." Have you tried this? I wish there were instructions for adding another set to get extra microphones.

[@AuthenTech]

If only they sent me a few more kits to couple together to try that out... haha, unfortunately not able to test. When I read that though, it sounds cool, not sure how it works

[@draugas2000]

Great vid. Thx. How about comparing to saramonic blink 500 pro as well?

[@ruskinchem4300]

Above wifi icon on receiver i am not able to see any circle

[@pagpapaitim]

but when recording to a phone it can't be split left and right only mono?

[@Nardvillain]

What's a good sensitivity level for the receiver/transmitters?

[@doctorSuhailAnwar]

great video - does it work equally better outside ion noisy envoirnments ?

[@Kitakueigo]

Awesome review! If you use a splitter cable and connect the male end into camera and the other two female ends into the 1 Wireless Go 2 receiver and an on camera shotgun mic like Rode Video Mic NTG, could we get 3 sources of audio? Two from the two Wireless Go 2 transmitters and another from the Video Mic NTG?

[@ken4edwards]

what cable are you using to connect to your iPhone?

[@daniellim6038]

When connected to the iphone, does the audio replace the built-in iphone audio or do I have to sync up the iphone video with the rode audio recording manually on my computer?

[@TopshelfJunior]

How do you adjust the audio levels.. Let's say it's too low, or too hot... Do you adjust on the receiver unit, or...the app ?!

[@saenkelttv]

Hello! I have to say that your movies are very good. Clear and so on. I would like to hear from you if it is possible to use more than two microphones for this? If not what affordable Kit would you recommend if using more than two microphones? 

[@fishingsister]

Great video, well done. We have purchased and will be using them on video very soon...cant wait :-)

[@AlrosAvellana]

Im not expert in audio recording by any means but I am interested in this for wedding videography Can you explain the safety for peaking? Rode says that the safety recording only works in stereomode does that mean, the sound transmitted from both microphones combine into 1 AUDIO clip thats seperated into 2 files with difference in decibals? -20db like you said for example? and also, does that mean I can separate audio from each transmitter from the internal recording if I still wanted mono? Basically, how do I get each clip individually while still having the safety recording?

[@theeuropeancyclepaths8206]

Thanks for the great review. Rode stuff seems to be getting better and better

[@themarksmanABP]

I've never recorded audio. If I want to make a short film for a mate on an mx track, do i just clip it onto him and hit record as he powers around the track? I don't need a clear constant signal as I only need snippets of the bike sound to mix with music. I just need this to be as simple to use as possible. Can I transfer the audio straight to my phone to then use on say power director app for mobile editing?

[@keeptheklout2881]

Please, how did u mix them?( how did u make the audio go from one side to both)

[@ijayreyofficial]

So mine Wireless Go 2 just came in but I'm having issues connecting to my iPhone! It's. unclear what cable to use! I thought I could use the regular usb-c to lightning cable that I got from Apple but that doesn't work!

[@eyelessfilmproductions3314]

today i had an interview and they were grabbing the audio, but the camera did not :/

[@juleszah]

Great video. Love your enthusiasm ☺️

[@tneighbors]

Does it come with a cable to split to two XLR camera inputs?

[@ajgames6995]

Can I use two of these for four people?

[@downpatmusic]

@1:14 her "now" breaks up on her transmitter mic?! Can you capture without that clip?