Rode Wireless GO II Review: 5 Things to Know!

[@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

[@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!

[@Nardvillain]

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

[@YoungBlaze]

How do i monitor the sound ?

[@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!

[@rkfoodandtech]

How to connect one+ 7 pro

[@garzatribechannel]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@SOCIOLOGICAL]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@lecmusicoycantantemexicano]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@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 )

[@allensanders5984]

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

[@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!

[@doctorSuhailAnwar]

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

[@mazolamolefe1923]

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

[@downpatmusic]

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

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@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?

[@ChrisElison]

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

[@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.

[@AKCHINAEXPLORER]

Hi Ben how are you, Please suggest the best video editing software. Thanks have a nice day to you :). AK from Shenzhen, CHINA

[@antwonwill12]

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

[@kendrickjarias]

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

[@bandbdad]

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

[@crooker2]

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

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

I’m rode wireless 1 owner. Love the unit. But while filming salsa dancer and jiujitsu instructionals i would get some occasional drop offs when bodies cover the unit ( so line of sight blocked for a second or 2 ). Can someone tell me does the wireless 2 has a more robust connection which would remedy the problems i encountered with the first version or its gonna be same issues???

[@ToolReviewZone]

Brotha man Ben helping me make my decision today Thanks !

[@AuthenTech]

Glad to help!

[@MarmoFilms]

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

[@AuthenTech]

Here you go: bhpho.to/38aDb6K

[@alonzohappnze375]

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

[@EricGrace]

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

[@noahsart6162]

Also at 6:12, what were you holding ?

[@deehart]

How did you make the audio go between channels when and the lady were talking? 1:25 mark

[@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 ?!

[@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?

[@inhouseprod]

Is that just a generic USB-C to iPhone cable you used with the receiver or one from Rode? Having issues getting my iPhone to see the mic input. 🤨

[@StevenCrowley]

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

[@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

[@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

[@endofmyself]

Can you use it without an other paired device, like laptop or GoPro?

[@VENOM-_-15]

Hey BEN man so are you saying you no longer need a usb adapter to have the go work with a computer? With the previous gen wireless GO, some computers could not recognize the go as an audio source and you would need a seperate usb to 3.5 cable for the computer to recognize it. This has been resolved?

[@goalvalentina]

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

[@AuthenTech]

I think you'll love it!

[@juvedemis]

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

[@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?

[@EdisonBryan]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@DonScott955]

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

[@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*

[@DonScott955]

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

[@arobins74]

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

[@bakie]

hi, im a vlogger,and i have someone to editing my video. question: if i use rode go 2,should i have to manage audio everytime i sent the video or is already in the video,because i see it as diffrent microphone input betwent the video

[@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!

[@chandrakantdubey5901]

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

[@AuthenTech]

thanks so much!

[@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. :)

[@blakestock6334]

Using the onboard memory, would I be able to use four or more transmitters and mix them in post? Eliminating the need to buy something like a Zoom Recorder

[@draugas2000]

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

[@KickAssets]

Can i use with samsubg note 20 when recording video.? And does it double record.? How about ridingvon bike audio quality

[@MRSDR100]

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

[@claudinemonet459]

Thanks a lot! Does the MIC work without the Receiver? I hat the Idee of sending a mic to My Interview Guest to be sture to have a Good Backup Track in case the Zoom Recording die Not work.

[@zenphotocraftmedia8326]

how dose it compare to the Rode wireless go 2 vs Hollyland lark 150

[@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?

[@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 :)

[@davidribeiro6905]

Question. What if you only need one transmitter (i.e. you're not doing an interview with 2 people and are just going solo), do you turn off one of the transmitters?

[@AuthenTech]

Yes that works too

[@davidribeiro6905]

@@AuthenTech Thank you

[@mkdsk101]

I video live bands and need something like this so I can move around and not have to be so close to the bands speakers. Would this works and be as clear as my video camera mic?

[@jakemoscato]

Does anybody know how to merge both channels? Thanks so much!!

[@tneighbors]

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

[@movieman2009]

Could you recommend a Lav mic that would work best with this Rode. Use is for a family interview of older relatives and want good quality once they are not living. A legacy interview to pass along..

[@AuthenTech]

They actually have this kit with two wired lavs included, I believe those are very nice quality: bhpho.to/3uVMnpm

[@movieman2009]

@@AuthenTech thank you

[@DanDanTheFireman]

I'm sold.

[@andrewlunn]

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

[@AuthenTech]

Glad I could help

[@kurtnelle]

Is there a dial on the transmitter or receiver to adjust the mic levels? If not then I'll pass.

[@mikheim4040]

subscribed!! Is Lark M1 is good alternative for rode go II?

[@AltInspirations]

Nice! How do you combine the audio? Which editing software are you using in this video?

[@TooMuch_TV]

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

[@vincentcuchel8556]

Ben, can you power the Rode with a battery booster in the event it dies and you still need to record?

[@dylanscorpio2044]

Do you happen to know if the software can be used on IPAD pro 2021?

[@ken4edwards]

what cable are you using to connect to your iPhone?

[@Whaever_1981]

Thanks for the great video! What kind of lavalier connection can I use with the Wireless go II. Will I locking Sennheiser 3.5mm work?

[@juliansolros3823]

I feel like there's a tinny quality to the audio, like maybe not enough low frequencies? Is that to be expected with a small microphone like this, something that can be corrected in post, or...?

[@heffelumpphotoco]

Using a dedicated lav mic connected to the transmitter would certainly help.

[@juliansolros3823]

@@heffelumpphotoco Yep, no doubt it would, but I'd still like to know if the raw audio is "fixable"

[@keeptheklout2881]

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

[@TheLaserShowUK]

Question, does the receiver and transmitter have to be on to start the onboard recording. Or could I just take the transmitter out on its own and use the feed from the onboard to mix back to the video in post?

[@charliecoquis3410]

Question : Can you use the rode go II transmitter like a Tascam dr 10L ? I mean can be use like a audio recorder without connected to the receiver ? for example just record audio for a groom in a wedding ?

[@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! :)

[@oAPXo]

Would this be good for a DJI Osmo Action? Or are there any other cheaper alternatives that I can use for outdoor recordings? (Walking around the beach/etc)

[@DoctorRyan]

Could you do a comparison Lark 150 vs Rode 2?

[@AuthenTech]

Thanks for the request

[@managingaccounts]

Hi, Thank for the awesome review of Rode Go2. Can you please tell, if the new version i.e. Rode Go 2 has inbuilt ANC, as there is no ANC in the older version of Rode and all kind of background sound/ or voice keeps getting into the audio.

[@AuthenTech]

I don't think the new version has ANC built-in

[@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