Rode Wireless GO vs RodeLink Filmmaker Kit

[@MaksimYuryev]

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[@udrawat]

Can i see screen of a6400 tilted up when using this mic

[@ALLSTARSPACE]

Hi Max, you are doing some great work. I really enjoy your detailed reviews which actually has helped me to choose products in the past. Good stuff and thank you’!

[@warisardiyanto6775]

Can I use it with an iPhone?

[@SamCarLegion]

I have used the Rode mic go for 2 years now, indoors and outdoors, I am just going to say this- if you are serious about what you do, don't buy it, battery isn't lasting as long, the built in mic and fur are an absolute pain, it disconnects all the time! The audio quality is not good especially windy days. We did a b roll while I was talking, and the audio kept disconnecting. In cold the battery drains by 50% within the first hour. The rod mic in my opinion is only useful for tiktok and some short Instagram stories. If you are serious about making great videos, get anything else but this. I think the Rode link is probably the better choice. Thanks for the video, well detailed review!

[@РоманКрасницький]

Thanks for your experience, it is useful.

[@ZacharyLaid]

Returned my Comica CVM100 for this rode mic Go and also returned my a6400 for the a7 iii , thanks for this video Max.

[@velezito4998]

Zachary Laid Finding Freedom great upgrades man!

[@ResizeFilms]

This Rode Wireless Go is a game changer, amazing product! Even the built-in mic is quite reliable. Great job Max, greetings from Lisbon

[@nicoperez4883]

Wish you would have used the same lav mic on both to do a true comparison of their sound. Still useful though. I’m guessing you can still use an XLR adapter to feed the signal into a recorder?

LOVE this! Was just going to purchase the GO for a review on my channel against the wireless filmmaker's kit, but you beat me to the punch! LOVE the review, Max! Exactly what I needed to hear as a consumer and reviewer. Big fan from ATLANTA!

[@MaksimYuryev]

👊

[@Larry]

If you have multiple people in shot, can you connect more than one to the same base station?

[@EmoFox9]

No, they are 1-1 one RX per 1 TX

[@JenniferLaveryFBE]

I really wish there were more 2-1 receiver options out there. The Saramonic Blink500 B2 is great, but the range isn't fantastic. Looking at a cheeseplate / zoom set-up to get a number of them, as I can have 6 people on at once.

[@AmaxterPlays]

The Wireless Go is honestly as big of a gamechanger for prosumer video as something like an a7s camera IMO, it's so huge having good audio in run and gun situations, potentially even moreso than that low light capability everyone seems to love.

[@RichardUttingSharpshootingUK]

I was so excited about the GO but it drops out within 20ft and i can't turn around even when in front of the camera 5ft away. Is the UK signal less strong? Pulling my hair out but don't want to send back until I problem solve properly

[@MichVaugier]

Hello Max, great review!. Plz help me, I know u can. I have the Rode Fimmaker, the one u show in this video. The Mic is failling. I search for the mic on your link but I see that there is a lot of mic there. Wich one should I chose for compatibility?. Thanks and greeting from México.

[@MrPoseidonSays]

Hi if your clipping the transmitter under your shirt does that shorten the distance of reception rather than clipping it on the outside for clear view of the receiver? Also if its clipped under your shirt does that cause clipping? This is all in short range, probably no more than 30 to 50 feet in my case.

[@PawelTableTennis]

Can you use two transmiter for one reciver on Wireless go?

[@jankarlsson8341]

The sound quality is identical in my ears.

[@NelsonMichael]

Jan Karlsson use an earphone/headphone. The Go is so much better.

[@jankarlsson8341]

@@NelsonMichael I am... But good news, I have ordered the Go!

[@TheMacronical]

Little late to this, just starting out doing side jobs assisting with video work. Wireless GO is better sounding, and price just got cut to $229 CDN here ($175 US) which makes it a bigger steal!

[@monicamarie1599]

What mic did you use to record this video?

[@JacobVossFilms]

I’ve heard the wind protector comes off incredibly easily in actual use, lol the shake test seemed decent but the clip is pretty tiny ;)

[@justincrawford7655]

will the rode smart lav work with the new rode wireless go or will i need to buy an adapter to use it?

[@ImperiousImages]

Great review, one question: I'm new to video and pairing my Wireless GO with a Sony a7Riii. @9:12 you mentioned that -6 dB would be good for Sony vs some of the other brands. Why is that? and is that to prevent clipping? Thanks

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Ohe more thing. Did you try using the lav mic from the RodeLink Filmmaker Kit on the Rode Wireless GO? Since they're both Rode products, I would think they would be a natural match. I own both, so, when I get my Wireless GO, I will try using the RodeLink lav mic on the Wireless GO and see what that sounds like. I will try to post my own review on my YT channel. Great job, Max.

[@gerardmunoz7550]

Did ya try it? 🤔

[@TheBeggFamily]

I never thought about muting a radio mike, but in a studio situation, people cough and sneeze and may need to mute it. Good point!

[@AndrewMurphyFilms]

Or go to the toilet with their lapel on.... This has happened to me multiple times

[@TheBeggFamily]

@@AndrewMurphyFilms OOer! Not a good time to have an unmuted lapel!

[@AndyonSet]

The signal drop is heartbreaking, otherwise I would love to use these out on the field. Here's a good alternative use though, use 2 of these between your boom pole, sound bag, and headphones for a wireless set up. Works pretty well

[@ItsBrown__]

That's the reason I avoided buying it

[@ianholmes4723]

I’m looking for a mic for my car reviews. Sometimes I walk around the car with it getting in the way of the receiver, what mic wouldn’t cut out? Keep in mind I’m outside. And I’m hooked up to a Panasonic G7

[@davidrogers7137]

Does the recording device these are connected to make any difference at all. Example, my options would old iPhone 5 (with trrs cable of course) or an Olympus Digital Voice recorder. - The type you might use simply to make notes in class. Also, my planned usage would be narration while cycling so that deadcat really has to perform, but is there any concern with weatherproofing - not necessarily from rain but mostly sweat on a hot day if its clipped to my collar. Im not opposed to a lavalier attached and the rode in a ziplock if people think that would be a better option. Deadcat on lavaliers? Is that a thing?

[@AsianWithHat]

I'm still unsure about the Rode Wireless GO kit. It seems to lose signal about 40ft away the minute you turn away from the receiver.

[@DrTarekahmad]

I wish the receiver connects electronically to the hot shoe mount and transfer audio this way. You don't need to plug a 3.5mm cable in the camera like the Sony XYST1M mic.

[@LordArioh]

unfortunately so far hot shoes are not meant to transfer audio.

[@MSVideoteam]

Does it work especially with the Samsung S10+ mobile? If yes, what cable will be need?

[@ivobianchi]

great review Max! Thank you so much! What about the differences between the cheap lav you suggest and the Rode Smartlav + ? I make video with a Canon 6D, at what level you advise to set the audio level ? while on the wireless rode I have to put the gain at 0? thank you so much!

[@MaksimYuryev]

Keep the GO at 0DB (full volume icon at the bottom right of the display) and then adjust your cameras manual gain to the desired level. I’m not sure how it’s displayed on that one but you want to make sure it doesn’t peak. (Show audio going all the way to the Max or 0DB) if there are decibel markings when adjusting your audio gain set to around 6db for a normal interview or -12db in camera for someone that talks loud and quiet to have more headroom.

[@phcphcphc]

So many people do mic comparisons. I really miss they you would test the stability of the mics instead of full focus on audio quality and range. I have been through Saramonis Blink and Comica Boom XD, and they both fails over time. How will the Rode Go hold up over a 5 hours constant recording ? This might be the biggest difference between the SemiP Pro Filmmaker KIT and the more consumer Røde Go kit.

[@Shining_Stars_101]

Isn't that a problem that there is no way to adjust the gain on the transmiter? What it would help to lower gain on the receiver if it's already in distortion??

[@BenDebayle]

Great video. Can I use two mics with one receiver to record two subjects direct to camera?

[@MarksTech]

rode go is much better to be honest. not only is it 50% cheaper, but its also MUCH smaller which is amazing for practical use and has dB settings as other small wireless kits dont have. the rode link is just way too bulky, and WAY too expensive for the same audio quality. I'm incredibly impressed at the sound quality from the built in lav.

[@nieuwtjestv9888]

But when your body is blocking the signal, the sound doesn't get through.

[@adelalmansoury]

@Max Yuryev Does [Rode Wireless Go] will work in a small lectures room to record the lesson for students without line of sight problem if teacher moves here and here, turn around between students? Teacher will move in area ~ 8 squared meters. Distance between teacher and [GO Receiver & Camera] ~ 4 meters

[@BerlinGonzalez]

I will like to try this mic on my DJI OSMO POCKET

[@sushi_donut]

I thought the exact same thing!! 😄

[@StewartDorman]

That’s what I’m thinking, too.

[@ozatwar]

Me too!!

[@Ronbc000]

I have this set up along with DJI Pocket audio adapter (ebay AU$40.00 free post)

[@ivobianchi]

in this case how to set the audio on the osmo pocket? Manual?

[@TiramisuSalon]

Is there an adapter I can attach to my Nikon D5200 that will allow me to connect two Rode Link receivers to one camera or should I connect one to my mobile? I'm a newbie and I only have one camera. Any suggestions on my next camera purchase? Truly amazing review/tutorial by the way, thank you so much!

[@NowyKurs]

Would Go work good without facing a reciver on distance of 15 meters or less? If try to record a weeding ceremony and so on. Or it have to be face to face signal 📶

[@FlorianClyde]

Insanely great Video! Thank you! Can you use the Rode wireless go with lavalier mics like the Sennheiser ME2 or MKE2 Gold? I am asking because I think they need a certain bias power for the mic capsule, do you know about that? Thanks in advance Max!

[@nyrubin]

On the rx0ii what works best for me is level 8 in the camera and level 1db on the receiver. Awsome review.

[@videoqueenstl7056]

I’ve been waiting! I had a shoot last night with the wireless go and it’s missing a little bass but it sounds better to me!

[@creativetom413]

So, the rode wireless have a built in mic and don't need anything else to record?! (except to be plug to a camera or pc i guess) ( btw where is the file recorded )? What about the rode lavalier 1 and 2? does it improve the sound a lot?

[@AndrewMurphyFilms]

Very very interesting! I've got the filmmaker kit, but it seems like it will be super handy to just throw in small places to get some cleaner audio!

[@thomassteibl1233]

What about an interview situation with two transceivers. Is one receiver enough for that or do you need two of them? Thanks

[@Ranger7Studios]

I just ordered my GO. I'm excited as I will be using it with my DJI 4K pocket setup.

[@TheInflicktedMedia]

I have been looking at these after NAB! thanks again for your work Max! very informative! good range.. "i just dont know what to say... microphone testing 123..." lol!

[@DylanHaskin]

Awesome video man - such a pity you can't pair more than one transmitter to one receiver! Hopefully they make a Wireless Go + which can do two. I'd be sold then.

[@goodeggproductions]

I feel like this could be a firmware addition. I mean, why couldn't a single receiver receive information from two transmitters on the exact same frequency. I have two on order in the hopes that a firmware update will give me that option in the future.

[@rebth1st]

Did you check the line out from a Zoom H5 or H6 into both of their transmitters?

[@DreadinNY]

5:48 is this in studio green screen?

[@MaksimYuryev]

Nope.

[@Soupcan13]

Nice comparison. I'm really excited about the wireless go. Can't wait to get ahold of one

[@user-xx6fv4tu2q]

Is there a way to use a lab mic and in the same time to record ambient sounds?

[@D3Sshooter]

Hahah, I just made comment on how poor the cable is on the lavenir and then I spotted the tape on yours... so , it seems you have the same issue with the filmaker set.

[@petercerrato8447]

When using the Rode Smart Lav... do you have to get the TRS adapter to plug into the Go?

Yes because the smartlav+ has TRRS tip.

[@AuthenTech]

Nice job, Max!

[@Kidsonss]

What would u say is the 'maximum' distance that the built in GO Mic can be placed on the body to properly pick up speech ? Belt ?

[@D3Sshooter]

That is a great improvement as the larger unit has only problems with the lavenir cable. Mne must have broken a zillion times and they are expensive. So yes, give me that new thingy ... and txs for the video..

[@shoton_red]

wind shield is so easy to loose when you clip it on shirt.... and is there somewhere selling the wind shield only?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Awesome Max. I am really thinking about this Rode Wireless Go to pair with my Sony a6400. If I get the wireless go, what level do you set the audio in camera? Then do you have it at 0, -6, or -12 on the receiver. The outdoor sounded great.

[@MaksimYuryev]

For most normal interviews I would set the GO to -6 and then the Sony to around 3. If your in a loud environment or recording someone who is loud set to -12db on the go and between 1-3 depending on the situation.

[@firworks]

Max, any chance you could get in an Azden Pro-Xd to test out vs the GO? I was about to give the Pro-Xd a shot when the GO was announced. The Pro-Xd is a lot cheaper but I haven't seen any head to heads yet between the two.

[@MarcelloScotti]

Great video, thanks! just a question; is it possible to pair a wireless go transmitter to a filmmaker receiver?

[@РоманКрасницький]

no

[@ModelsandMovies]

I have a couple of these on order and I'm hoping that in a firmware update they can add things like multiple transmitters paired to a single receiver and mute functionality. And as far as range, it's rare that I have talent more than 20 feet from the camera, so as long as it holds a nice, strong signal at rational ranges, I'll be happy. This looks to beat the pants off of other "cheap" wireless mic solutions.

[@BarefootMediaTV]

looking at your cheap lav, what is a TS plug? I know you need to know the difference for trs and trrs depending on going to your phone or camera, but which does a TS work with?

[@DSP1337]

Rode really missed an opportinity to just include a microSD card slot in that transmitter. I would love to work with such a small system, but my experience with weddings ruled out 1) Beltpacks with wires that need to be run under clothing - Something that simply gets refused by many priests or wedding speakers 2) Wireless systems where I have to monitor the batteries for transmitter & receiver 3) Wireless systems that need an additional audio recorder for the receivers signal. I'm sure as hell not recording any signal other than a backup track into a camera preamp. 4) Wireless systems with a 2.4GHz band in venues that are crowded with cellpones, handheld mics, free WiFi and much more

[@KeithBab]

A company (zaxcom maybe?) has a patent on having a recorder in the transmitter in the US, so other companies can't do it. Some do make versions that are only available outside the USA, but most simply don't bother.

[@DSP1337]

@@KeithBab Of the maybe 10 weddings I filmed over the last years, I could only use my Tascam DR-10L (lav + beltpack recorder without wireless functionality) on two occasions. With every other wedding I had the priest or the wedding speaker rudely telling me off after asking them to wear a lav mic. And you can imagine how nice it is to mic a church with only 1-2 shotgun mics. This has been a HUGE issue for me and the only device that helped me out was the Instamic (mic + recorder in one rather small package) which resolved the issue of messing with peoples clothing to run a mic and the concern for a belt pack to be turned on for more than 5 minutes before the reception. But I really miss the competition on the market for new designs, better storage, better battery life, better mounting options etc. And I dont see why Rode couldnt make a non-wireless mic + recorder in the shape of the transmitter that is shown here.

[@firworks]

@@DSP1337 Why not just mic up the groom? I shot my own wedding and I lav'd myself up with a DR-10L and I got good clear audio of myself, my bride and the officiant. If you stick it on the groom's left lapel it's close to all 3 speakers.

[@DSP1337]

@@firworks There are two often unavoidable reasons: The groom sitting too far away from the priest / speaker in a large church & the groom whispering something to the bride more than just once during the ceremony. Both would ruin the audio just as much as just working with a shotgun mic pointed in the general direction of the officiant. But in general, your idea is not bad.

[@orjanjhmagnusson]

Keith Babarovich Yes, Zaxcom in the US. And AudioLimited (owned by SoundDevices) in the U.K. ? Can’t afford neither.

[@SpainonaFork]

great review, I am in need of a new wireless system on a budget, I´m going in for the wireless go, thank you :)

Which mic were you using the first minute of your video? Was it a shotgun?

[@NauushadMuntazir]

Hi thanks for the video, you have taken much pain in providing the feedback of Rode. I have a question, for self voice recording indoors and outdoor, Rode Go is good, but if we are in a concert or outdoor shooting and want to record the voice of self as well as concert/ market/ outdoor then should we use Rode Go or Rode Filmmaker or Rode or Rode Pro Mic is better? Please help.

[@jnicksnewstart]

I hope that RODE will offer the "Wireless Go" in the future with a right and left channel. It would be great for interviews or when two people are talking some distance apart from one another. The ability to mute would be another nice feature. Question for some of you folks. Are there any quality lav mics that incorporate a mute button?

[@buuzy252]

Hi I hope you'll give me an answer! Can we connect the RodeLink filmmaker kit to windows computer and use setup a Lav Mic or another external good quality microphone? Thank you!

[@Hassan-jw8pd]

Can I use 2 TX and 1 RX from same Canal for Interview recording?? Thank you very much.

[@Elemino]

I've been waiting for someone to do this review. Thanks!

[@dbelyaev]

Does wireless go receiver has audio jack for sound monitoring?

[@andyiannotti3417]

I got this rode wireless go and the “cheap but good” lav mic. I’m getting tons of interference with that lav. No interference with another cheaper, not as good lav or the onboard mic. Any ideas?

[@CarlosPerezFilms]

Hey Max thanks for the comparison! You think we could use the RodeLink TX witht he GO RX? Mainly to use the TX-XLR (To provide v48 phantom power to a boom mic) and connect with the Go on the RX end. Thanks!!!!

[@memorjalizafilms3002]

What if I wanted to use an XLR dynamic microphone ala news style for the wireless go?

[@Bruniiiefy]

There is an XLR adapter for the 3.5mm jack on the transmitter

[@jonathanaaronproductions9619]

Hi max! Great review. question, can i use these wireless go with my tascam dr44 via XLR?

[@jasonubrown]

Can you hook up more than one transmitter to one receiver with the wireless Go? Thank you!

[@aldolega]

No, each receiver can only work with one transmitter (single channel). It'd be cool if Rode came out with a dual-channel receiver, I imagine it'd still be really small.

[@EugeneMaynard]

Nice review Max! I would like to know if it is possible to mix and match, as in pairing between their own Go, Filmaker and News shooter kit systems?

[@levitezer]

can you mix them, use Wireless GO transmitter and Filmmaker Kit receiver?

[@leledreher]

This is insane. Literally the perfect wireless setup for budget filmmakers

[@letswiki]

Is it possible to transmit *stereo signals* from a stereo mic or line-out of other devices? Thx :)

[@JMLRetroRoom]

Yes. I have the Rode Wireless Go and seen your question so I tested it. I took a Zoom H2n Mic and lined out into the Rode Wireless Go and it transmitted the signal perfectly to the receiver. My mic does have phantom power so I don’t know if that matters or not for this.

[@claudionouvelle]

Thanks for your video. I have the Rodelink kit and i have mix feelings about it. It's super easy to use but what about the interference issue? I have it most of the time. Even with the Rode lavalier mic. I saw many people complaining about it. I'm not sure i would buy the Rode system again. It's a problem when making corporate work. I guess it may not be a problem for youtube videos.

[@РоманКрасницький]

I think, you should use an UHF system if you're doing a corporate work with a lot of wi-fi signal etc. Such as Saramonic UwMic9S or better. Or you can pick up a Tascam Dr-10L or Zoom F1)

[@gegegy4106]

hello, 330 and 230 feets distance is for a maximum secure audio transmission or the signal becomes week after a determined distance?

[@gegegy4106]

ah OK I saw it :) but I still don't know which one to buy ...

[@PromoMoviescomau]

Thanks Max, I prefer the sound of the Original RodeLink, but very close.

[@remektekmedia6641]

Wished you tested the FilmMakers Lav with the Go Tx unit.

[@MaksimYuryev]

I did before and it’s exactly the same as on the RodeLink just louder if both are at 0db

[@remektekmedia6641]

@@MaksimYuryev Thanks. :)

[@JWS1968]

I got rid of my filmmaker kit and then realized I'd made a mistake so bought another. I'll never get rid of it again even if I get the smaller wireless go. Its just nice to have that super reliable great sounding kit there when you need something that has to work first time.

[@Hurstarts]

Call me a sound recording Luddite but how would this work with ceremony vows. Would you need 3 Go sets and Zoom H6 (or equivalent) in order to record a Groom, Bride, and Officiant simultaneously?

[@MaksimYuryev]

We don’t mix the bride. Our main feed is usually from the DJ’s soundboard but we use others for backup. I’d have one kit on the groom and one one the officiant and each going into a camera. (We shoot with 4 cameras)

[@SYN30STM]

Did you have the receiver in front of you? Cause when you turned around it started to cut off. Just wondering

[@chrisklugh]

I need this! Its too bad they blue lights are large and on the corner. I could see that to be an issue at times. Nothing a little gaff tape wont fix.

[@Ranger7Studios]

I do have one question which I haven't been able to find out myself. They say you can use up to 8 of these on set at once. I was wondering... If you are using multiple transmitters, can they all be picked up by the one receive, or do you need to have several receivers going into your recording source?

[@РоманКрасницький]

you need to have several receivers

[@BreakingTheBlankCarping]

Can you get more than 1 transmitter?

[@alexsfca]

I absolutely love rode wireless go. I preordered mine and received it a few days ago. It is exactly what I’ve been looking for family videos. The price is shockingly low for the sound quality you get. It’s very easy to use. The sound is VERY loud. I have never seen a mic that loud. I can only use it with the lowest db setting and on my Canon 5div, when using auto, I have to enable Attenuator. If you are doing fully manual, there is more possibilities but it is not practical for run and gun type of videos.

[@taffy047]

Hi Max, Another great video, currently using the Filmmaker kit and looking for higher quality audio into a recorder possibly. would you recommend the wireless go into a recorder or should i be looking into something like the Sennheiser G3 into a recorder?

[@techgoggles]

What did you mean by 8 kits? Does That means it can connect up to 8 mics?

[@ArvindVallabh]

You can Mute it from both by switching them off. Thanks

[@Sidsaraiya]

Brilliant again. Would you use one of each if you had two talent on camera at the same time?

[@petercerrato8447]

Hi Max! Have you used the Go wireless professionally yet? I’ve seen some reviews where the dropout is terrible when there is any obstruction in line of sight.

[@ItsBrown__]

The drop out is awful

[@mauriciogt4816]

Thanks, Max for the valuable information in this review. Queek question, can you use the transmitter of the Wireless go with the receiver of the Rodelink?

[@murziusrokas]

Suggestions for a lav mic to be used with Go, please?

[@NathanTrimbach]

Awesome review Max. Appreciate your in depth reviews and comparisons. You had mentioned that the 3 db levels are 0db, -6db and -12db but looking on the website and manual it lists as 0db, -12db and -24db. I've found on my Sony a6400 that the db on the Rode Go is best at -12db (middle) and between volume 10 and 15 on the Sony. Have you seen the same with Sony's to keep the Rode in the middle and camera volume 1/3 to 1/2 of the maximum? Thanks!

[@maximilianputzcoaching7924]

What were you using for the video? Sounded way better than the go..

[@NelsonMichael]

I thought the sound quality of the Go would be the same as the Rodelink, but damn the Go sounds so much better

[@Ronbc000]

Max, It appears Wireless Go will support up to 6 transmitter mic's via Blue Thooth. Is this so ? Thanks.

[@TonyBabarino]

You did not show us IF the Rode Go does or does not have dB meters to see the audio while we speak. Does it?

[@ynegra0481]

Great Video! No system is perfect and this is not the exception. Love the form factor but the locking system for the lav is a must for me. How strong stay when you plug a lav mic? Thank you.

[@MaksimYuryev]

It actually has some pretty solid retention. I don’t think they will come out unless the cable gets tugged on hard.

[@ynegra0481]

@@MaksimYuryev Thanks Max. Great video like always.