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“Rode’s incredibly compactWireless Go IImic is typical of the latest breed of two-mic wireless systems that workwith every camera”
separately to your camera, via the MI shoe or using a pair of XLR leads. The receiver has a third input for another mic – that could be a lav mic, small stereo mic or ambient sounds. Sony also has a range of all-digital UWP-D transmitters and receivers that are even more compact, made for the latest digital audio systems inside more recent Sony models. Canon is also jumping on the scene, with its own multi-interface shoe on the EOS R3 and R5 C mirrorless cameras – and XF605 camcorder. There is no Canon two-mic wireless option yet, but that will come. The legendary brand is currently working with Tascam for a dual XLR input accessory that uses the shoe. Rode’s incredibly compact Wireless Go II mic is typical of the latest breed of two-mic wireless systems that work with every camera. The package includes two transmitters with built-in mics, internal recording and an extended wireless range. These communicate with a single, camera-top receiver. The £245/$299 Wireless Go II transmitters have their own integrated, broadcast-quality lav mic built in – or you can plug in an external lav. The kit also comes with windjammers that bayonet onto each transmitter mic. All units come in sync with each other, but it’s easy to re-sync. A button on the unit cycles through gain settings, and
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a small LCD display shows levels and peaking for both channels. The Wireless Go II features a standard 3.5mm analogue TRS output cable for cameras, plus a digital audio output via USB-C for smartphones and computers. Both channels can be combined into a single one, or kept separate for more control. On-board recording manages seven hours of uncompressed audio to each transmitter’s internal memory as a backup. This feature is set via the Rode app, as are firmware updates and activation of a safety channel. Batteries last up to seven hours, with a recharge time of around two hours. In terms of reliability over a long distance,
CLEVER TECH Sony’s dual wireless system (left) connects to the camera via a multi-interface shoe, instead of pesky cables
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