Rode Wireless Pro Beginners Guide/Tutorial

[@pietdebeer7972]

this is a MODEL tutorial. Great detail, no fluff and most importantly - gives you the big picture overview that most people forget (for example the bit on timecode - what a rabbit hole!)

[@brown2840]

There's no need to export from rode central if you plan on using 32bit recordings. Just pull the native files straight off the TXs.

[@brentjohnson415]

Thanks for this!

[@davidson.mp4]

am I forced to use Rode Central to extract my files from the TXs? Or is it plug-and-play style where I can find them on Finder?

[@NikolasPulka]

I just bought the Rode Wireless Pro and your video was exactly what I needed. You explain everything very clearly and move on to the next thing to explain, not loosing people's time just clear information. Thank you so much for that ! Great content!

[@DRISSLEE64]

est ce qu il a une mémoire interne pour stocker l enregistrement audio

[@Youthman]

One thing to mention is if you choose the "Preset" option for Gain Assist, if you click on the Preset button, you can select your make and model camera to provide a much better match.

[@angeloroulston]

I was logging on to make that exact comment. I used the Rode Wireless Pro, armed with my knowledge from this video, in my first shoot a few days ago using the Rode preset. I found the in camera audio pretty hot. I then found the GH5 preset, my camera, and it drops the output by 12db. Should be much better.

[@jonthomas962]

Great tip! Looks like there isn't an option for Sony FX3 which I found a little strange. Currently running the latest firmware. Hoping this becomes available soon!

[@Youthman]

@@jonthomas962 hopefully they will add it soon for you.

[@retroonhisbikes]

No options available for the ipad app.

[@RuffnItOutdoors]

1 yr later and the only GoPro preset is for hero 9/10. Crazy I need a preset for GoPro 12

[@Gauthier_ops]

It isn't just a guide, it is the best presentation i saw

[@canphoto]

Great tutorial and review, a couple things I noted and wanted to add. Hopefully it'll help someone out there the way it helped me. = ) Frame rate: If camera is recording at 60 or 120 FPS, set the Rode FPS setting to 30. If recording at 50 or 100 FPS, set the Rode FPS setting to 25. Timecode: (Just how I do it) Make sure you select the same frame rate as your camera, the main mode I use "Merged - Routing & Timercode". Turn on timecode and I use mode "Timecode 1". In Premiere Pro I drag the 32bit float file into the timeline below the internally recorded sound, select them both audio clips, right click, select "Synchronize" and they snap together to match. 32-Bit Float is ONLY recorded on to the transmitters, the internal recording to your camera/card is not 32-bit float (depending on camera most likely 24-bit). So if you want 32-bit float (which is why you bought these) you always need to transfer and use the audio from the transmitters. Cheers.. = )

[@Mark_Chorney]

Thanks

[@mikami9921]

Thanks for this comment, is the 32 bit audio file way larger than the 24?

[@canphoto]

⁠@@mikami9921 I haven’t made a size comparison, but the audio files are very small in general compared to the video that goes with it. So I wouldn’t think about size, more about the quality you get from 32. I’m far from an audio expert so I couldn’t tell you the specific difference between 24 and 32. I just record in 32 to make sure I get the best quality I can get out of these. There’s a huge jump in size with shooting raw or compress video in which you might need to consider size, but not so much with audio files. They’re MB, not GB. = )

[@mikami9921]

@canphoto thank you so much❤️❤️ These 32-bit audio file will be game changer for me because I heard they don't get distorted or muffled. When I usually record my voice, I suddenly raise it when yelling, and the result is always distorted

[@cincyphil]

Great tutorial. Straightforward with no filler. Thank you for making this.

[@NigelBaines]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Really clear, unlike Rode's documentation, which could benefit from a Getting Started Guide and a link to the guide in the packaging. Getting up to speed with the Rode Wireless Pro isn't exactly intuitive so your video is invaluable.

[@IanSfirebirdflame]

I've got a wedding I'm recording in a couple days, and I'll be using these mics on the bride and groom. This video is EXACTLY what I needed. I am now confidently prepared to use these mics. Thank you so much!

[@RahoulVed]

How did this hold up in a wedding scenario?

[@eloaville]

Great tutorial, thanks! I noted that when you plug the receiver to a computer, you can actually change the gain mode preset based on your camera model. The Rode Central then sends you to a guide page to set up the camera gain levels properly. For instance, the gain mode preset was -6dB for the A7S III while you set the audio gain to 1 on camera.

[@Eccentech]

Bro... you are the best. Thank you. This is way easier. This wireless pro is DOOOPE.

[@JonathanSantosTV]

You are THE GOAT! Using this as an SOP for our team. Super helpful and you allowed me to understand a bunch of features I never thought were possible.

[@shezz150]

Brilliantly precise delivery of every detail I needed with no fluff. Fabulous.

[@SusannahPerri]

This is the most concise tutorial on how to get started. I have had the Rode Wireless Pro for about two months, but have not felt confident about setting it up until I watched this--thank you!!! 😃

[@SandyFam]

When I plug the transmitter into my iPhone 13 Pro, it records so low. Even at my phones loudest setting when playing back it’s very low and hard to hear. When recording, the green bar hits around where you said it should. Any tips on how to have clearer and average volume?

[@VideoBaseie]

Excellent walkthrough and demonstration. I absorb this stuff much better versus reading a manual. So thank you for taking the time to create this.

[@KaceyBakerFilms]

Legend thank you for the effort you've put in.

[@Sir-Kay]

Purchased this mic turned it on & the audio levels are low. It's usually fine when I play it back on my Iphone 14 pro max but, when I try to use Resolve to play it back, it's so low, it's comical. I also use Filmi Pro but, when monitoring audio, I can barely get the audio bar in Filmic to yellow let alone red. It usually maxes out around green no matter how loud I'm talking. I'm downloaded the Rode Capture & Reporter to increase the TXs gains, didn't help. What exactly could I be missing here. Firmware on all devices are up to date. I've tried gain assist on or manual (30db/max) & when I record, it's a bit louder but, audio still extremely low in in my DR timeline. Secondly, how do I increase the gain if I try recording internally using that 32-bit float, what program should I use to up the gains, Audacity? one of the Rode apps or central or Resolve's audio fairlight? which one should I use & what exactly should I adjust to get the levels up? & lastly, do you know how to tweak EQ in this mic in DR or Audacity? Ooh! that's a lot, hope you know the answers to these questions.

[@sackaveli1]

This was PERFECT. Just got my Pros yesterday and taking them on site tomo. This saved me so much tinkering. Cheers!!!

[@johnm.gerard1718]

Good video. I just now received my Rode Wireless Pro.

[@1stTrailer]

All the other videos about how to use these Rode mics are trash.🗑 This is the best & most comprehensive video I've seen.👍 Also I didn't know Tom Brady made KZbin videos.

[@ArmandVelazco]

Man, this is exactly what I was looking for. I was missing out on a lot of functionality. Thank you.

[@enlacocinaconmarco]

Hello, Thank you for your video tutorial! I just buy the Rode wireless pro but I can't find my Canon 750d in the preset menu of Rode Central. What do you recommends? Thanks, Marco

[@rgorji]

Thank you. Well done. Perhaps a video showing these features with the latest firmware.

[@oren962]

Excellent guide. When you set up your camera, then there is a link that shows you how much you need to set the recording volume on the camera. sony a7s3 should be set to 1 in the camera

[@GrooveMan21]

Can you transmit to the receiver and record inside the transmitters at the same time as a backup?

[@Norzemann]

How do you connect a GoPro Hero mini to Rode?

[@georgeonsports]

Great job on this! I usually stay away from longer videos, but this was just what I needed!

[@IvanMana]

what are you using yourself to record your audio in this video? not seeing any mics on you..

[@SantosChronicles]

This was exactly what I needed and you broke it down so simply with no fluff! Thank you so much. I'll have to update a couple settings based on what you said and I think I'm ready to go.

[@Explorepeopleandlife]

I have never seen this throughly video, thank you so much!

[@themeatcuttingacademy7613]

Thank you, I appreciate your time and the very helpful tutorial! I bought this system because of your videos on these. I'm excited to see how it will improve the audio quality of my videos!

[@napulse]

hi! Does thi! Does the receiver record audio or I only need to connect it to some other recorder via 3.5mm line? In Rode Central App the RX doesn't seem to have any disk with recordings. Thank youhe receiver record audio or I only need to connect it to some other recorder via 3.5mm line? In Rode Central App the RX doesn't seem to have any disk with recordings. Thank you

[@texashammer4]

Just got mine, excited to use them after this, thank you!

[@JacquelineKalabBeauty]

So good!! I would have been lost without this tutorial. THANK YOU

[@DaPoets]

Thank you for this video, I just got the Rode Wireless Pro today and this was very helpful

[@ViralBar]

Brother need help My Wireless Pro Can't connect with My Android Phone .

[@DannyPanellaKW]

Make sure to update the firmware in the app. It'll tell you if it's ready to upgrade TX or RX. USB C in the phone to USB C in the rode devices and the app will do everything you need.

[@audradietz]

Excellent Tutuorial. Can you show how to use this with iPhone 14 or 15?

[@SamandSteve]

Sent back the DJI Mic 2 as it sounded lousy and ordered these instead. Great product.

[@TypicalMammal]

I would like to monitor audio and record to my camera at the same time via 3.5mm. Can you use the usb port to somehow to get another analogue out? Maybe with a usb-3.5mm dongle?

[@darrenhoneywill]

Amazingly helpful, and no theatrics. Thankyou so much

[@heppylifestyle]

what's the sound sys for your vid. that's crazy clear! great review but the thumbnail shows the rode connected to a phone but i don't see any example or discussion about using it off a phone.

[@beck2211]

This is an EXCELLENT tutorial. Thank you.

[@simonbrazier6204]

Can I record audio into the 2 transmitters as well as into my camera? When I hit record on the 2 transmitters, the camera is not capturing the audio. Please advise. GREAT VIDEO!

[@audradietz]

Hi: what about using this with iPhone 14 Pro Max? Will the audio tracks go straight to the video track?

[@davidzimmerman5588]

Great Tutorial! How do I get my TX's to pair with the RX? I have tried a number of times and still continue to get the blinking blue indicators. They do not pait automatically. Any advice?

[@irinasurova]

Hello! Did you solve the problem?

[@aclevene]

This is great. Once the audio is recorded, how do I sync the audio with what I've recorded on my iPhone. (I know how to remove the audio channel recording taken directly from phone)

[@RealCopsReelLife]

Glad I found this. Thanks for the content!!! Well done.

[@hustlinjr7553]

What I'm really curious about is what mic you're using in this video! Sounds fantastic!

[@Phil2001]

A really successful video, by the way. I have another question about the Wireless Pro. If you record two people in front of the camera with the Wireless Pro. How would you record the sound of a third person who is behind / next to the camera, for example?

[@directorcelfie]

Thanks for not gatekeeping. Amazing tutorial sir!

[@romainissa]

great tutorial ! but I still get very low signal audio when I capture the sound from the transmitter directly, my gain are however is auto mode... any ideas ?

[@Pfagnan]

WOW!! Best review by far. Just bought this so thanks!!!👏👏👏

[@DokoGaTV]

Best guide yet for the Pros, many thanks for the video!

[@VideoMojoHouston]

Excellent video buddy! Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@The.WanderNest]

Thanks for putting in the time to make this! It was really helpful!

[@filipchojnacki]

Most underrated tutorial! Love it! Thanks!

[@spelunkerd]

That's a comprehensive overview, thank you. It sounds like the advantage of the 32 bit float is as a second backup in case you mess up the camera gain, in which case you need to retrieve those original files recorded in each mic. Hopefully you still have those files when you get into post processing. I was under the impression those 32 bit files are exported, but with the camera as a middleman, not so. If you go through the extra effort of linking manually rather than collecting them in camera, you will find and store those 32 bit files on the computer. If you use channel 2 as a lower gain backup and use the camera to do the synchronization I'm guessing you will rarely need to find and link up those original 32 bit files.

[@YeetSurfing]

I actually use the 32bit alot, as the quality is so much better with more dynamic range that the audio recorded to camera. Also its super easy to replace and sync in davinci resolve. Its just amazing

[@adrien_marsaud]

Good to know @@YeetSurfing ! Could you share in a few words how you proceed with the change in Davinci ? Thanks so much.

[@YeetSurfing]

Hi Adrien, I don't use timecode just audio sync via waveforms, this works best on the latest studio version of Davinci. To do it you just drag your 32bit wav file into the timeline, then select both bits of audio (the on camera and 32bit version ) right click once selected and then scroll down to "Auto Align Clips" - Based on wave form. Then its done, you can now mute the other track. Then you will have to change the 32bit to play in stereo, to do this right click on it select clip attributes, then select audio, change it from mono to stereo and select the same channel output, ie embed channel 1 and your done. please note sometimes align by wave forms does not work but this is very rare if you have good recordings, you will just have to manually sync it. I hope this helps, Kind Regards @@adrien_marsaud

[@YeetSurfing]

You can also unlink the old audio, and delete it and link the new audio to the video to make it easier to edit once everything is done.

[@YeetSurfing]

also the 32bit file is cleaner when there is a lot of echo or reverb in the room, it really isolated the speakers voice. I don't know why this happens but I'm glad it does. I can make an example if you need to hear it.

[@jasonlink8988]

thank you! This offers such ease and clarity and I feel more confident with using the device. BTW I had a good laugh at 18:35

[@bofferbrown]

Great video! Can I use the 3.5mm jack output to feed a speaker to boost the volume of a conversation between 2 people at a small venue?

[@samyotty]

this is such a fantastic resource. i just bought one for myself and im so excited! thank you

[@MK-Creator]

Love your honesty! I share every single point with you 😅

[@TooMuch_TV]

thank you answered every question only thing is my kit literally just came today 30 min ago , I didn't get the color clips tho!!! lol

[@danielramos177]

This was an awesome detailed review of this microphone, I just got this, and this helps so much!!!! Thank you so much!

[@marshalljvanderhoofphoto]

Thank you for the great tutorial! Really appreciate the clear and straight forward explanation of how to use the system!

[@JRussFilms]

Very helpful my pro set just came in and this will help me setup my camera and Rode Wireless Pro kit thanks!!😊

[@IPULCOLUMBIA]

Quick question… I’m using these with my mixer amp Samson… I already have the XLR adapter… do you think these will work well with that or are these more for podcasts/interviews? I haven’t tried them yet…the XLR Rode adapter I purchased is nonpowered…

[@dr.dubrovina_surgery]

This is the most useful video about wireless pro

[@mannytroll9572]

Omg this helped me so much with my mics thank you so much bro! I was struggling learning this to use these

[@swaveyjp982]

Dude thank you so much. This was a gem as a buyer.

[@drdimento]

Thanks for a great toutorial. Very Very Helpful. Any idea if you will do one for the Rode Wireless Pro 2?

[@ikonane]

How much does the automatic recording drain the battery compared to have it turned off?

[@mrnalan88]

The framerate for timecode is the framerate of the project, not the clip. If your rendered video will be 24 fps even if you shoot at 120 fps it's still ok

[@plutogalaz]

Is it possible to use a both transmitter at the same time (within a range of receiver) but one of them as a standard mic, that is connected to receiver and the other one as a recorder (record an audio just internally without connection to the receiver)?

[@danxxvil]

I see you also have a sick tripod going on for the camera, mind sharing what brand and model it is?

[@totopz]

Hi! Can you just turn on the transmitter and use it to record the sound without using the receiver?

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

Love it! However, new iPhone are now USB type C just like Samsung. I'm assuming you just use the type C instead?

[@FStoppers]

ya

[@widM_]

regarding export backup files from rode central app, why do we need rode central app for those files? Can we just copy files regulary from usb via explorer?

[@fickleevolutionlogos46849]

Thank you so much for this, very helpful and straight to the point ❤

[@susierebelryder492]

Very nice tutorial. One question is can the thin usb-c to usb-c work with the new iPhone 15 as it has usb-c instead of lightning port. Thanks!

[@Newmusicreview]

as a not I just got the new Rode Go2 and the cblnes are just 3 x the thin ones and the audio cable....the RX charged really quickly, the TX takes a lot longer.

[@DoseofDirt]

Video was super helpful. Thank you! Just got my mics today and wanted to get them set up before leaving for a backpacking trip this afternoon. Your video made it quick and easy!

[@giftbox-e]

If the time code is not easy to work with, then DJI Mic 2 it is ??

[@RicardoAndres24]

The recorded files do not show up on the rode central app, what have I done wrong?

[@followerofjesus_com]

Thank you. This tutorial made me subscribe to your channel. This helps a lot!

[@gracewathungu6873]

Is rode app available on windows?

[@damienmemorial17]

Really nice tutorial, very well done, excellent quick start.

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

Can you use the lav through your shirt rather than the transmitter?

[@yajveerarya8243]

A perfect video - gave me all my answers

[@elsuizocasual]

Great tutorial and one of the few already available... Thanks!

[@TVSOUNDSYSTEM]

I have a Cannon XA10 with XLR inputs how would I connect these?

[@1992mysteryo]

Thanks for this video! 😊

[@DialMomforMurder-5678]

If I split the audio as you recommend, how do I merge it later?

[@davidberman5121]

Hi. Thanks for the video. Can anyone advise. I’m going on a multi day trip without computer. Is there a way to grab the 32b files to my iOS device for sending back to base? Thanks.

[@rorysagstad]

if hypothetically you were working with 2 sets of these Pros, how might you get the timecodes of the two RX units to sync? since they can't receive, I guess there isn't a way to do it. I'm trying to run 2x wirelesspro and 3x gopro12 together. In theory they all can 'do' timecode, but I can't for the life of my bend my mind around getting them all on the same clock. any tips on how you would configure that setup?

[@asimalkhawaja]

Hello... how can I connect this mic to a Panasonic HC- X20?

[@artmaltman]

Can this be used as input to iPhone?

[@TonyHoangPodcast]

When you are internally recording, how much battery is drained compared to non-recording?

[@happyunicorn8888]

does using recording use up more battery?

[@techable7524]

Thank you for the time to spent to save us time!

[@MichaelPersoon-x4h]

Can you use usb-c to usb-c to record audio as well?