RODE's New Wireless System - How 'Pro' is the Wireless PRO?

In this episode we have a look at and a listen to RODE’s new Wireless Pro microphone system! This new addition to the RODE wireless ecosystem includes a dual-channel receiver and two transmitters with both inbuilt mics and RODE Lavalier II microphones. Major features include 32-bit float recording, an onboard timecode system, GainAssist technology, and the ability to record directly to the transmitters. In this video we walk through the Wireless Pro’s feature set, listen to some sound quality samples, and test out its 32-bit recording capability. Let’s take a closer look!

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- RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Wireless Microphone System/Recorder — RODE, B&H https://geni.us/wkPse
- Wireless GO II Dual Channel Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/SQ5fT5Y
- DJI Mic Wireless Portable Microphone System for Smartphones, Cameras, and Laptops — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/EFCdOD
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Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 Intro
00:19 Sound samples
00:38 Signal chain
00:53 What makes this system special?
03:08 Onboard TX recording
03:38 32-bit float recording
04:27 Timecode
07:05 Onboard menus
07:43 Headphone monitoring
07:58 Safety track
08:14 Is it ‘Pro’?
08:57 Distance tests
11:06 Practical noise floor sample
12:22 RCPII integration!
12:52 Latency
13:34 What’s included?
13:51 Inbuilt batteries
14:08 Mic clip issue
14:36 Clunky menus
15:16 No external timecode
16:06 Vs Wireless GO II
17:01 Vs DJI Mic
17:38 Nice screen!
17:52 My take
21:08 Please buy my courses