On it’s own, the RØDE Wireless GO II is a pretty impressive piece of kit with a ton of functionality and improvements over the original Wireless GO.
And while the basics are pretty straight forward, there is a lot of features that might not be as obvious unless you know where to look for them.
Thankfully, the folks over at RØDE know this and have put together a short video (below) that highlights 5 things that you probably didn’t know you could do with the Wireless GO II system.
As an added bonus, RØDE also provides some advice as to what accessories you might want to pair with your unit.
So without further delay, here are 5 things that you probably didn’t know you could do with your RØDE Wireless GO II.
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You can use your smartphone to remotely start/stop recording
One of the features that sets the Wireless GO II apart is its ability to automatically record audio directly to the transmitters allowing it to be used as a standalone field recorder.
On-board recording can be configured a couple of ways, either to begin recording as soon as a transmitter is turned on, or to only start when it connects to the receiver.
But did you know you can also remotely start and stop recording using your smartphone?
By connecting the Wireless GO II receiver to your smartphone via USB connection and opening the RØDE Central app you will have the ability to change the receiver’s settings right on your smartphone!
Not only that, but you will also be able to see all connected transmitters and remotely change their settings as well.
It boasts over 40 Hours of on-board recording capability
Each Wireless GO II transmitter can store up to 7 hours of uncompressed broadcast quality audio, but did you know that it also has the ability to store over 40 hours of compressed audio as well?
In order to activate the ‘Compressed’ recording mode, plug the Wireless GO II into a computer or mobile device, open the RØDE Central app and then select ‘Standard Quality (Compressed)’.
Once the “compressed” mode is selected, recording storage capacity jumps from a mere 7 hours to a massive to 40-plus hours.
Best of all, there is no need to worry about loss of quality when switching modes as the Wireless GO II utilizes an extremely efficient compression algorithm that will produce broadcast-quality audio streams in either mode.
It has a Low-Sensitivity mode
Did you know you can lower the input gain of the transmitter to help stop clipping from happening?
To do this, you need to activate ‘Low Sensitivity Mode’ on the transmitters by using the RØDE Central app to engage an input pad. This allows you to lower the input gain, making it less likely the microphone will clip when recording very loud sounds.
The ‘Low Sensitivity Mode’ affects both the in-built mic and the 3.5mm input and is particularly useful when using the Wireless GO II with the Interview GO adaptor or an external lavalier mic in interviews where people are speaking close to the microphone.
RØDE Pro Tip: “To ensure you always record the best audio quality possible, it is important to consider not only the microphone input level, but also the output level going to your recording device. The Wireless GO II has a very wide output gain range, making it adaptable to a broad range of devices. In addition to using the pad, make sure you utilize the Wireless GO II’s ‘Fine Gain Control’ to match the output level to your camera.”
You can read more about setting the Wireless GO II’s gain perfectly on the RØDE blog here.
It’s compatible with RODE Connect
The Wireless GO II is also compatible with the RØDE Connect software allowing you to podcast or stream directly to a computer using professional quality wireless audio.
The Wireless GO II is not only perfect for streaming scenarios where you need a little more freedom, like IRL streaming or recording presentations or classes, but it’s also ideal for recording podcast interviews.
Read our previous post to learn more about the RØDE Connect software here and click here to download it for free.
There are lots and lots of compatible accessories
Did you know that RØDE also has a wide range of accessories designed to unlock all kinds of creative possibilities?
The Interview GO is an adaptor that turns it into a lightweight handheld microphone for reporting to camera or interviewing in the field.
The FlexClip GO is a set of three clips that allow for more versatility when mounting the transmitters on a person.
The MagClip GO is a magnetic mount that allows for easy positioning of the transmitter on a person.
COLORS 2 is a set of colourful windshields, cable ID rings, tags and a sticker sheet that makes it easy to keep track of the transmitters in multi-mic setups.
There is also a wide range of cables used to connect the Wireless GO II to smartphones (RØDE SC15 for iOS devices and SC16 for Android devices) and computers using the SC17 for computers.
Finally, the Wireless GO II system can also act as a wireless transmitter for the VideoMic NTG on-camera shotgun microphone.
Information Source and Image Credits: RODE Microphones
