RØDE has announced the new Wireless Micro, specifically designed for mobile filmmakers.
This wireless system is about half the size of RØDE’s other Wireless microphone systems but offers the same functions and features. Let’s take a closer look.
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Featuring a “clip-and-go” design, the RØDE Wireless Micro aims to maintain a small, unobtrusive footprint while delivering the high-performance audio that content creators expect from RØDE.
Key features include Gain Assist Technology, an omnidirectional pickup, and up to 21 hours of battery life. The RØDE Wireless Micro is set to become smartphone users’ go-to wireless microphone system.
The system includes two transmitters and a receiver, with options for either a standard Apple Lightning connector for older iPhones or a USB-C connector for newer iPhones and compatible Android devices.
This cable-free design contributes to a more compact recording setup, allowing users to hold their smartphone camera easily while capturing content from over 100 meters away.
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The units automatically pair with the receiver module, enabling near-instant recording. Creators can connect the receiver to their phone, clip on the transmitters, and start recording – no cables or complicated controls to manage.
Moreover, the compact design offers two mounting options: the standard clip-and-go option or a magnetic attachment for users seeking a more discreet recording method.
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The microphones provide omnidirectional recording and feature an acoustic chamber design to ensure clear and intelligible audio. A screened cover minimizes wind noise, and RØDE includes furry wind covers for added protection against wind.
Technical specifications include wireless recording on the 2.4 GHz band, a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, a maximum SPL of 135 dB, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 73 dB.
Gain Assist Technology
The Intelligent Gain Assist technology introduced in the Wireless Me ensures superior sound quality by automatically controlling audio levels for perfectly balanced recordings in any environment.
This means content creators no longer need to closely monitor sound levels or spend valuable time editing dialogue recordings in post-production, effectively cutting their post-production workflow in half.
Despite its compact size – approximately half the size of the Wireless Pro modules – the RØDE Wireless Micro is incredibly lightweight at just 12 grams.
It offers long-lasting recording capabilities with up to 21 hours of battery life through the included pocket-sized charging case, making it a valuable addition at a price point under $150.
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The RØDE Wireless Micro is compatible with iOS devices (iOS 16 or later) and RØDE’s suite of recording apps, including the RØDE Video App and RØDE Capture.
With an even more compact and lightweight design that doesn’t compromise on the high performance that content creators have come to expect from RØDE, the new Wireless Micro microphone system is bound to be a popular upgrade for mobile filmmakers everywhere.
Pricing and Availability
The RØDE Wireless Micro is offered in two connector options: USB-C or Lightning and comes in either black or white colors. It is available for preorder at a retail price of $149 through RØDE and its authorized retailers.
The package includes two transmitters, a smartphone receiver, two furry windscreens, two magnetic attachments, a USB-C charging cable, and a pocket-sized charging case.
[source: RØDE]
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