RØDE, one of the largest companies in the world of high-end microphones, has just revealed the smallest digital wireless microphone and receiver on the market.
The device, which is called Wireless Go, will be on display at NAB 2019 in Las Vegas. However, we have some information available on the microphone now, and it looks quite exciting for anyone who creates content.
RØDE Wireless Go Features
The company has revealed a pretty exciting set of features for the new wireless microphone and receivers.
RØDE specifically cites filmmakers, vloggers, newsgatherers, on-camera presenters, and content creators of all disciplines as people who will enjoy the microphone. The key
According to RØDE, the system comes in two parts. First, there's the receiver, which it calls RX. Then, there's the transmitter, which it calls TX. The two parts work together to create tons of quality sound in a package that's super tiny.
The receiver is incredibly tiny, measuring only 44mm x 45.3mm x 18.5mm and weighing just 31g. The transmitter is similar in size, coming in with dimensions of 44mm x 46.4mm x 18.5mm and weighing just 31g.
It can serve as a quick and easy clip-on microphone with its built-in omnidirectional condenser capsule, or it can act as a tiny wireless transmitter for a lavalier microphone.
The transmitter is meant to be easy to carry around since it's so tiny. When compared to most other transmitters on the market, it's absolutely tiny. It's designed to sit on a camera's shoe mount or clip onto an article of clothing, which makes it quite versatile for a wide range of shooting situations.
Other features:
- 3-stage output pad: 0, -6dB and -12dB
- Series III 2.4GHz digital wireless transmission with 128-bit encryption
- Up to 70m range (line-of-sight)
- TX and RX have built-in rechargeable batteries, charged via USB-C
- Up to 7 hours on a full charge
RØDE Wireless Go Price and Release Date
The company plans to ship the device in April, though it hasn't revealed pricing information just yet. RØDE did cite "unmatched price accessibility," though, which means it should be reasonable for content creators to get their hands on a set.