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RØDE to success Video projects live or die on good sound, but the path to getting it is easy if you invest in the right gear. Let the Wireless Go II show you the way…
the importance of audio. More experienced filmmakers, meanwhile, will know that any old mic isn’t enough – not all sound gear is created equal. For the best quality and most headache-free projects, you need a trusted name like audio specialist RØDE. It’s therefore no surprise that so many readers voted for the Wireless Go II mic set in this year’s PN Awards. Winning in the best video accessory category, the Wireless Go II makes sound recording an absolute breeze. This model is all about freedom. Record wirelessly to your camera from up to 200m away – and with no snaking leads to worry about, a subject can move around obstacles with ease. Take your time, too. Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries will give up to seven hours of use – plenty for all but the most lengthy of shoots. The Wireless Go II can be bought as sets with a receiver and either one or two transmitters. Simply mount the former on your camera’s hotshoe
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SMALL ANDMIGHTY The RØDE Wireless Go II is user-friendly and powerful, delivering crisp audio without fuss
or a suitable rig, then connect it to the audio-in jack or USB-C port. The transmitter clips neatly onto clothing, and its built-in omnidirectional mic does a great job of recording dialogue, but has its own 3.5mm TRS input, too. Attach a traditional lav mic – or any other kind of mic – and wear it on a belt or inside pocket. And it comes with windshields, for use outdoors in the elements. Fire up the set and the 2.4GHz system delivers crystal-clear audio. Thanks to 128-bit encryption, it keeps the signal pure, even in environments with dense radio frequencies and other wireless devices competing for attention. With dual-channel recording, audio can be split into separate channels for more control in mixing – and if sound level is too low, there’s simple control over gain.
The Wireless Go II connects just as easily to your smartphone, tablet or computer, making it suitable for a variety of shooting situations. Perhaps best of all, the Wireless Go II requires no syncing. It’s a case of plug and play straight out of the box. What’s more, the transmitter can record up to 24 hours of audio internally, either providing a superb backup, or letting you record audio without plugging into the camera and syncing it later. Worried about processing and sharing sound? Don’t be, because RØDE has you covered there, too. Free to download, two apps will help you master everything. RØDE Central can be used on either desktop or mobile, and allows you to configure the Wireless Go II, as well as optimise and export recordings. RØDE Connect
makes it easier to record or stream audio, helping you create professional videos or podcasts. With a track record of listening to users and acting on feedback, expect RØDE to keep refining and evolving the functions of your Wireless Go II long after purchase. Updates and new features are added all the time through firmware, so make sure you invest in better audio today.
› Prices Wireless Go II £245; Wireless Go II Single £199 › Connector 3.5mm TRS, USB-C › Frequency response 50Hz-20kHz › Mic polar pattern Omnidirectional › Transmission range 200m (line of sight) › Battery In-built rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charged via USB 5V, 0.3A › Operating time Up to 7 hours › Dimensions (lxwxh) Transmitter: 44x45.3x18.3mm; Receiver: 44x45.5x18.3mm › Weight Transmitter: 30g; Receiver: 32g
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