I recently saw a videographer clip a rode wireless ii to a groom's chest for the ceremony, not hidden in any way. I almost went up to him and gave him a lecture but I held myself back
Exactly how i intend using them too. I am a wedding filmmaker and i can totally relate to everything you've said here. I just got the wireless pro and my biggest feature is the 32 bit basically. i could easily attach this to speakers in suituations where i am not able to mic up the speakers and i can still get fairly reasonable "unclipped"(with emphasis) sound from just recording whats directly coming from the speakers, i've tested it on speakers and they work amazing good with recovering clipped recordings from speakers
That's actually an interesting point. I'd be interested in testing this to see - it's still possible to overload the physical built in microphone - even in 32bit - so it would be interesting to see if the Wireless Pro could handle something like this (I think it really just depends on the physical speaker volume and how big of a speaker we're talking about here). Either way - could work for a backup source just in case!
I have a guy I follow in New Zealand. He gets like 50 watches a video and he just reviewed (given) an Insta360 X4 and I knew his Insta360 Go 4 is dropping today not to mention his Ace Pro. Good dream to have.
I just used these for a wedding and they worked out amazingly well. I used them connected to the camera and recording as backup. The only thing that scared me was when I went to plug in and grab the files and asked me to update firmware....was scared it would erase everything. I tried it with the case and it worked that way. Fyi if you are using these for the first time, update the firmware first and use the case for getting files. Don't rush things like me.
So glad to hear! Rode Central is useful, but also scary at times, but I'm so thankful they let you get the .wav files right off of the transmitters without using Rode Central anymore. Good call on using the case!
I am glad you said it! I absolutely hate when people put the transmitter on their shirts! It looks even worse when they screw on the windscreen INDOORS. There is literally no wind in a studio or indoors. Great video!
lol, that's a good point too with the windscreen indoors. Rode reaches a large portion of content creators with these mics too - a lot of the time that is just from not knowing what the windscreen is for.
You jumped right into this one. I like the anti-remote advice. I will take it to heart (you know my F3 is coming in a week). No white mic recommendations for brides? LOVED YOUR RANT. I jump away from videos where they click on transmitter because I'm like "You're so dang lazy."
The original Rode Wireless came in a white color as well and the very few times I used that mic to mic a bride it was all the way down her dress anyways. I rarely ever need to mic a bride, but regardless if it’s white or black it still needs to be hidden on a dress - so the black mics work just fine.
I’m using these in a very unconventional way: hybrid meetings. I popped the two TX modules into the Interview GO and plug a lavalier mic (with an adapter) into the RX module. Boom, easy three mic setup without tripping over cables. Safer for me, better audio for the folks online. Worth the (company) investment!
Someone looked at me crazy for doing this a couple weeks ago at a wedding, had the receiver clipped to my shoulder strap so i could keep an eye on levels and make sure things were still recording. Glad to see im not the only one who doesnt get the hype in wireless recording
@@RossBarnett02 I would actually attach the reciever at a wrist strap if I were a wedding videographer, but for bloggers? It's totally fine with the intended use case.
@@user-wu4cw5ed5w That could work! For weddings it's not necessarily about watching the levels 24/7, but more so just checking to make sure they're still recording every now and then. So, wrist strap or shoulder strap or just in your pocket works all the same.
I have 2 sets of the GO 2s. I have thought about upgrading, but i agree, I have never had issues with clipping when pulling from onboard recording. I sometimes run it to a camera if I am doing an interview set up as then I don't have to download the files... and i sometime clip it to my shirt if i am feeling lazy
Well said. I have go 2’s, going through micro ai’s and mostly suffer from it all being too quiet. I’d love some clipping. I use Switcher Studio for live-streaming. Also I’ve never understood the Pad feature
On-camera recordings are such a boon though :) I plan to use my Rode mics plugged into the 3.5 mm jack on a Lumix S5 II X, with an on-camera mic going into the DMW XLR-1 (using 3 channels of the 4 channel audio output, at 24 bit 48 kHz).. it gives me a backup of the recording as well as a 3 mic setup to cover all grounds I can manage in such a situation. Plus it saves me lots of syncing time in post, and I do have the onboard recordings too, as backup, just in case
Im still on the filmmaker kits I bought a sarmonic audio mixer and bought a second filmaker kit. I only do 3 or 4 interviews a year, and have had the kit for a few years now, the fact they take LR6 batteries means Im always covered. The internal batteries on these small mics are bound to deplete at some point
You’re not wrong, I’ve seen the battery’s deplete over time on my older wireless go ii’s. They just don’t last as long as they used to. If you’re filming interviews, or something that’s needing power all day - a removable battery is the way to go. The Wireless Pro is the best for what I do, but I definitely agree it isn’t the best for every type of filmmaking.
For me, it's just as easy to plug in a lav mic and clip a small mic instead of the big brick of a transmitter. Same amount of work - just cleaner look!
I don't do weddings, but this is how I pretty much work anyways in my little studio. I mainly rely on the transmitter recording and treat the receiver>camera output as a backup. Which is sort of the inverse of what wireless lavs advertise. There are scenarios where I won't use the wired lav like for any activity vlogging. I used to use wired lavs for wildlife vlogging and it was a huge hassle because they snagged all the time. And even for some DIY vehicle modding videos, I preferred to keep the transmitter on my shirt. I don't mind seeing the transmitter on a shirt, but my complaint is the why on earth Rode made the transmitter reflective. If you do put it on your shirt it's going to be reflecting lights. DJI's is half the size and a matte black and a bit less of a distraction.
I get that - The wireless go II's were reflective and the new Wireless Pro's are even more reflective with a crazy amount of Rode branding on them. Even if the transmitter is hidden, I can see the reflective surface being scratched to no end within a year or so. But, you've got a good point of the reflections showing when clipped on the outside of a shirt.
@@RossBarnett02 I cover the reflections at about 11 : 18 in my video. Had some physical aesthetic gripes about the Rode Wireless Pro, but it is still a good mic. In general, I think the perception that the audio the transmitters record is considered "backup" is wrong. I think (no matter which system you use) the transmitter audio should be primary. th-cam.com/video/GmYn_QFu9tg/w-d-xo.html
Since I only have 38 subscribers, I had to subscribe. This was despite the very distracting hand movements. Better to clip mics to your T-shirt than move your hands when you need not. Didn’t really understand the point about the Groom turning off the mic. Maybe he might forget to turn it back on? That sounds like something I would do, for sure. Cure: clause in contract doubling price if he/she turns off the mic. Might be nice to have the receiver be able to turn the mic on. Unit could be called “Advanced Pro”.
well spoken and my feelings entirely! in a church context I quite often do multi input stuff which includes different speakers, band/organ etc and just letting cameras and mics run and syncing in post is a way more productive and logical workflow. I can and do wireless to camera but don't find it that helpful
True. Wireless to camera is great - if you have a single camera setup. But, in my opinion, if you’re mixing multiple cameras you might as well mix multiple audio tracks too. All the same in post production.
@@RossBarnett02 Haha why not right now? It's free, makes you more money and your video more useful. The more useful the video, the better it will do in the algorithm.
@@RastaHenkie True, free for Amazon. Easy to setup for Amazon. But, the Deity W.Lav Micro isn't on amazon (at least not what I've found) and, I don't have a large enough following to have a relationship with Deity yet. So, give it time. As the channel grows setting up relationships with companies will be easier and easier.
Slightly off topic. But what are some good lav mics with low sensitivity that I could use for my Motovlog setup? ( I am thinking between -45 and -60dbv) on the cheap side of things?
@@RossBarnett02 preciate you getting back. For now I just use my Sena 20S's AUX port out the back of the base of the comms system which allows me to use the Sena's boomed mic as my microphone for my audio (plugged directly into my Action cams And my audio comes out super super clean and clear
Dear Sir, Greetings.Thank you for your video. Please guide me , regarding the use of Rode Wireless PRO, as wireless hands free mic for public address for mega church meetings etc. where preacher and interpreter stands together with their mobiles etc. 1) Rode Wireless PRO being GHz,will our mobiles,wi-fi etc.interfear with it's signals, so that the voice gets affected? 2) Can Rode Wireless PRO receiver be connected directly to the sound amplifier or is it possible only through a mixer ? PLEASE LET ME KNOW,IF IT IS FINE TO GO FOR IT ?
I'm not 100% sure this will be the best option for a large church setting. The Rode Wireless Pro is designed to be used in short distances with a single camera, not exactly with a soundboard/amplifier. Yes, it can be connected through a sound amplifier - but the 3.5mm jack will be limiting instead of having a dedicated XLR out. Because it's locked at 2.4GHz, there is a greater chance that your other stage equipment will interfere. Typically stage equipment has the ability to change frequencies. Essentially I'm saying it's not a great idea.
I like the features on this new kit but not keen on the lavs. I just don't understand why they didn't include better ones, like apparently the foam is loose on them.
Yep - the 32bit float files recorded directly from the transmitters are better quality than you’ll get from the receiver plugged into a camera anyway. So I pretty much always use the transmitters to record the files. That, plus, I’m able to have a “backup” on camera mic in any situation just in case something goes wrong with the lav recording.
Hey Bud, how are ya! Im just starting out with videos and wedding. Picked up Wireless pro. I wanted to know if and how you use other audio devices on a wedding day? How many mics do you use? Do you use shotgun and connect it to camera to sync? Id really appreciate you helping out. Fear of failing at audio has been a key reason to why Ivent yet shot my first wedding.
Hello!! Absolutely - I actually just dropped a video on this going over "my full wedding day audio kit" and how I use everything. It should be one of the last few uploads on my channel. Don't stress it on the first few weddings - I'd first mic what you know you need and then work on developing a style that's yours from there.
@@RossBarnett02 just watched it, you are killing it. Id love to just mic groom, officiant with rode pros, dj soundboard, any other audio with h1n, and scratch for surround sound. You seem to have great setup. I guess Ill have to work with what I have now. I saw your handheld vs gimbal video. Does your rig not weigh you down and do you just not use gimbal at all? Also what do you do to keep somewhat steady footage other than resting it on your stomach?
@@Shalin.S.Shah. no gimbal at all on wedding days - it’s easier for me to just have a solid rig in my hands all day. As far as stable footage goes, practice practice practice!
Really nice audio and video. Can you please tell me the name of the small lavalier mic you mentioned? The one you can hide under a button. The problem with Rodes mic is: The one which comes with the Wireless pro has a terrible holder. The mic release all the time.
I have a question What is the maximum length of the recording to the transmitter before it starts overwriting itself? Also, when pairing the mics to the receiver are there multiple choices for frequencies or are you locked into a singular frequency? I currently use Sony and they scan all the frequencies and pick the best one for you and then pair both devices Are the Rodes similar? Thanks
Good questions! The Rode Wireless Pro will record 40 hours of 32bit float before overwriting itself. That’s far more than the battery will last, so I’m never worried about the transmitters coming on in my bag and “overwriting” my precious files. I believe they’re stuck at a consistent 2.4GHz, which - is why I rarely use the wireless function when shooting live events. I mainly use the transmitters as tiny recorders and nothing more.
Thank you! I produce a long running outdoor television show on the World Fishing Network and the Sportsman Channel. (16years of continuous airing) My host was wondering about battery life if we aren’t using them to transmit. Do you having any idea how long the battery should last if we are only recording to the unit?
The fact that they can't connect to Bluetooth earbuds annoys the hell out of me. I don't want to be tethered to a giant heaphones just so I can hear the audio... seriously this is so 1990. In fact I don't buy these for this reason only.
wait a second... bluetooth earbuds for monitoring audio? Oooo, I've never heard of such. Here's an idea. Just - don't monitor the audio and know that it's a perfect recording every time when paired with a proper lav mic.
@@RossBarnett02 The ‘F’ word which precedes off unfortunately and with it being so quick had to look twice. It has to be palm facing out to mean ‘peace’ etc 🤞
@@RossBarnett02 Didn’t want anyone wearing their packs instead of Lavaliers, in the UK, feeling it was aimed at them 😂. I’ll stick with my Shure GLXD and clip on WL-185 mic for now when required but, with iphone 15 pro max now here that look may become more prominent, that is, if Apple don’t jump in on the act and just do a lapel mic, using the phones capabilities to connect, then no receiver needed 🙏👍🤞
deity w.lav micro is the lav I mention in the video. Super tiny, fantastic quality. However, I've heard great things about the Rode lavs that come with the Wireless Pro.
If you don't turn on the receiver - the transmitters act as stand alone recorders. (this is how I use them 90% of the time) So, they're 'not wireless' if you don't use the wireless function. Did that answer your question?
Thanks for the timely response. So, you still have to sync sound in post. I am trying to avoid that as a novice. I may need to get over that. Thanks again. I have a Zoom F3, record directly to it, and send the wireless signal (line out to Wireless Go II transmitter) to camera. At least that way, I have the waveform to help with syncing. @@RossBarnett02
That's not a bad way to do it if you're not confident with syncing in post. Even through this method, I would almost always pull the audio from the F3 and sync it just because the preamps in the F3 are far superior to the built in preamps of your camera. But - that's not a bad way to go, especially since you can just match waveforms. Personally, I'd rather just sync in post because most of the time I'm syncing multiple cameras and multiple sources of audio anyway.@@markleethephotographer
Nice and crisp video, keep up the good work brother!💯
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I recently saw a videographer clip a rode wireless ii to a groom's chest for the ceremony, not hidden in any way. I almost went up to him and gave him a lecture but I held myself back
Lol, I've had DJ's do the same with running live sound. Ridiculous.
Next time give m a slap instead of lecture ;)
Exactly how i intend using them too. I am a wedding filmmaker and i can totally relate to everything you've said here. I just got the wireless pro and my biggest feature is the 32 bit basically. i could easily attach this to speakers in suituations where i am not able to mic up the speakers and i can still get fairly reasonable "unclipped"(with emphasis) sound from just recording whats directly coming from the speakers, i've tested it on speakers and they work amazing good with recovering clipped recordings from speakers
That's actually an interesting point. I'd be interested in testing this to see - it's still possible to overload the physical built in microphone - even in 32bit - so it would be interesting to see if the Wireless Pro could handle something like this (I think it really just depends on the physical speaker volume and how big of a speaker we're talking about here). Either way - could work for a backup source just in case!
your sponsor shout-out is hilarious 😂😂😂😂
lol, gotta keep it real...
I have a guy I follow in New Zealand. He gets like 50 watches a video and he just reviewed (given) an Insta360 X4 and I knew his Insta360 Go 4 is dropping today not to mention his Ace Pro. Good dream to have.
I just used these for a wedding and they worked out amazingly well. I used them connected to the camera and recording as backup. The only thing that scared me was when I went to plug in and grab the files and asked me to update firmware....was scared it would erase everything. I tried it with the case and it worked that way. Fyi if you are using these for the first time, update the firmware first and use the case for getting files. Don't rush things like me.
So glad to hear! Rode Central is useful, but also scary at times, but I'm so thankful they let you get the .wav files right off of the transmitters without using Rode Central anymore. Good call on using the case!
I am glad you said it! I absolutely hate when people put the transmitter on their shirts! It looks even worse when they screw on the windscreen INDOORS. There is literally no wind in a studio or indoors. Great video!
lol, that's a good point too with the windscreen indoors. Rode reaches a large portion of content creators with these mics too - a lot of the time that is just from not knowing what the windscreen is for.
Awesome! I should get mine next month! I subscribed to support your channel! 😄🙌🏽
Appreciate the support!
You jumped right into this one. I like the anti-remote advice. I will take it to heart (you know my F3 is coming in a week). No white mic recommendations for brides? LOVED YOUR RANT. I jump away from videos where they click on transmitter because I'm like "You're so dang lazy."
The original Rode Wireless came in a white color as well and the very few times I used that mic to mic a bride it was all the way down her dress anyways. I rarely ever need to mic a bride, but regardless if it’s white or black it still needs to be hidden on a dress - so the black mics work just fine.
I’m using these in a very unconventional way: hybrid meetings. I popped the two TX modules into the Interview GO and plug a lavalier mic (with an adapter) into the RX module. Boom, easy three mic setup without tripping over cables. Safer for me, better audio for the folks online. Worth the (company) investment!
Awesome! I understand the two TX into the interview GO. But, I’m slightly confused. How do you have a lav mic ran into the Receiver?
@@RossBarnett02 If you use the USB-C output, you can use a 3,5mm TRRS mic on the RX. It’s a neat extra thing!
@@boydpander7904 that’s awesome - just read the manual on the routing info for the 3.5 jack on the receiver. Good stuff!
Great video brother......keep at it.
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It's the lav skit for the win!! 😂...💪🏾💯
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Someone looked at me crazy for doing this a couple weeks ago at a wedding, had the receiver clipped to my shoulder strap so i could keep an eye on levels and make sure things were still recording. Glad to see im not the only one who doesnt get the hype in wireless recording
That's a great idea. I definitely use it more as a "wireless monitoring" rather than wireless audio to camera. It just makes sense that way. Cheers!
@@RossBarnett02 I would actually attach the reciever at a wrist strap if I were a wedding videographer, but for bloggers? It's totally fine with the intended use case.
@@user-wu4cw5ed5w That could work! For weddings it's not necessarily about watching the levels 24/7, but more so just checking to make sure they're still recording every now and then. So, wrist strap or shoulder strap or just in your pocket works all the same.
@@RossBarnett02 just a good alternative, it is
4:17 -- finally, somebody gets it.
They’re just too big and clunky 😅😅
Agreed, though the Deity lav mics are unavailable on my free shipping site of choice. Any incognito lav mics you recommend?
link in the description for the lav mic would have been a nice touch.
Deity w.lav micro!
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Appreciate that! We’ll see what happens in 2024 🎉
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I have 2 sets of the GO 2s. I have thought about upgrading, but i agree, I have never had issues with clipping when pulling from onboard recording. I sometimes run it to a camera if I am doing an interview set up as then I don't have to download the files... and i sometime clip it to my shirt if i am feeling lazy
Honestly, the biggest reason for the upgrade is the locking 3.5 connector. That + upgraded battery life alone was worth the upgrade in my opinion.
Well said. I have go 2’s, going through micro ai’s and mostly suffer from it all being too quiet. I’d love some clipping. I use Switcher Studio for live-streaming. Also I’ve never understood the Pad feature
On-camera recordings are such a boon though :)
I plan to use my Rode mics plugged into the 3.5 mm jack on a Lumix S5 II X, with an on-camera mic going into the DMW XLR-1 (using 3 channels of the 4 channel audio output, at 24 bit 48 kHz).. it gives me a backup of the recording as well as a 3 mic setup to cover all grounds I can manage in such a situation. Plus it saves me lots of syncing time in post, and I do have the onboard recordings too, as backup, just in case
oh that's ballin'! I'm all about using all the inputs if you have them available.
Great video, the thumbnail really triggered me to watch what's going on. Great job on that and the video!
Im still on the filmmaker kits I bought a sarmonic audio mixer and bought a second filmaker kit. I only do 3 or 4 interviews a year, and have had the kit for a few years now, the fact they take LR6 batteries means Im always covered. The internal batteries on these small mics are bound to deplete at some point
You’re not wrong, I’ve seen the battery’s deplete over time on my older wireless go ii’s. They just don’t last as long as they used to.
If you’re filming interviews, or something that’s needing power all day - a removable battery is the way to go.
The Wireless Pro is the best for what I do, but I definitely agree it isn’t the best for every type of filmmaking.
Got to get you way past 262 subs. great stuff man, excited to follow along.
we're on the way to 1,000 (& beyond) here soon. Happy to have you around!
I agree with the lav mics slapped on the shirt thing!!!🤣🤣🤣
It’s literally in the Bible!!
Awesome video and talent, mate! 👍👍
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Good video keep going!
Thank you!
Refreshing to see this video and I use these in all the exact same ways.
love that!
Subscribed!! 👍🏻
Appreciate that!!
Totally agree🎉 about people putting wireless go ii or pro on their shirts seems unprofessional
For me, it's just as easy to plug in a lav mic and clip a small mic instead of the big brick of a transmitter. Same amount of work - just cleaner look!
Thank you
Thank you!
I don't do weddings, but this is how I pretty much work anyways in my little studio. I mainly rely on the transmitter recording and treat the receiver>camera output as a backup. Which is sort of the inverse of what wireless lavs advertise.
There are scenarios where I won't use the wired lav like for any activity vlogging. I used to use wired lavs for wildlife vlogging and it was a huge hassle because they snagged all the time. And even for some DIY vehicle modding videos, I preferred to keep the transmitter on my shirt. I don't mind seeing the transmitter on a shirt, but my complaint is the why on earth Rode made the transmitter reflective. If you do put it on your shirt it's going to be reflecting lights. DJI's is half the size and a matte black and a bit less of a distraction.
I get that - The wireless go II's were reflective and the new Wireless Pro's are even more reflective with a crazy amount of Rode branding on them. Even if the transmitter is hidden, I can see the reflective surface being scratched to no end within a year or so. But, you've got a good point of the reflections showing when clipped on the outside of a shirt.
@@RossBarnett02 I cover the reflections at about 11 : 18 in my video. Had some physical aesthetic gripes about the Rode Wireless Pro, but it is still a good mic. In general, I think the perception that the audio the transmitters record is considered "backup" is wrong. I think (no matter which system you use) the transmitter audio should be primary.
th-cam.com/video/GmYn_QFu9tg/w-d-xo.html
I’m about to order me up some of them. Def gunna clip them onto the neck of my shirt.
Resist the urge. Resist the urge!!
😂😂😂😂@@RossBarnett02
But how do you sync the audio when you don't record also to the camera?
Typically I have an on camera shotgun mic capturing scratch/ambient audio. That’s plenty of enough to sync the files in post.
Since I only have 38 subscribers, I had to subscribe.
This was despite the very distracting hand movements. Better to clip mics to your T-shirt than move your hands when you need not.
Didn’t really understand the point about the Groom turning off the mic. Maybe he might forget to turn it back on? That sounds like something I would do, for sure. Cure: clause in contract doubling price if he/she turns off the mic.
Might be nice to have the receiver be able to turn the mic on. Unit could be called “Advanced Pro”.
Thank you for the comment!
well spoken and my feelings entirely! in a church context I quite often do multi input stuff which includes different speakers, band/organ etc and just letting cameras and mics run and syncing in post is a way more productive and logical workflow. I can and do wireless to camera but don't find it that helpful
True. Wireless to camera is great - if you have a single camera setup. But, in my opinion, if you’re mixing multiple cameras you might as well mix multiple audio tracks too. All the same in post production.
Very good topic and POV. Also, major kudos for that rant about placing the mic on the collar bone.....very disturbing view! lol
Lololol, someone had to say it!! 😂
great vid, cool production! keep it up yo!
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Bro put a affiliate link to the lav mic you recommend and the Rode Pro. Useful info and you get attention and money on your vid.
That's a good idea - honestly just getting started on TH-cam here. But, as the channel grows I'll definitely start to implement more things like that.
@@RossBarnett02 Haha why not right now? It's free, makes you more money and your video more useful. The more useful the video, the better it will do in the algorithm.
@@RastaHenkie True, free for Amazon. Easy to setup for Amazon. But, the Deity W.Lav Micro isn't on amazon (at least not what I've found) and, I don't have a large enough following to have a relationship with Deity yet. So, give it time. As the channel grows setting up relationships with companies will be easier and easier.
Slightly off topic. But what are some good lav mics with low sensitivity that I could use for my Motovlog setup? ( I am thinking between -45 and -60dbv) on the cheap side of things?
Man I wish I knew, but I don’t do a ton of work needing low sensitivity lavs so I have no idea.
Anyone else got any ideas?
@@RossBarnett02 preciate you getting back. For now I just use my Sena 20S's AUX port out the back of the base of the comms system which allows me to use the Sena's boomed mic as my microphone for my audio (plugged directly into my Action cams And my audio comes out super super clean and clear
Dear Sir,
Greetings.Thank you for your video. Please guide me , regarding the use of Rode Wireless PRO, as wireless hands free mic for public address for mega church meetings etc. where preacher and interpreter stands together with their mobiles etc.
1) Rode Wireless PRO being GHz,will our mobiles,wi-fi etc.interfear with it's signals, so that the voice gets affected?
2) Can Rode Wireless PRO receiver be connected directly to the sound amplifier or is it possible only through a mixer ?
PLEASE LET ME KNOW,IF IT IS FINE TO GO FOR IT ?
I'm not 100% sure this will be the best option for a large church setting. The Rode Wireless Pro is designed to be used in short distances with a single camera, not exactly with a soundboard/amplifier.
Yes, it can be connected through a sound amplifier - but the 3.5mm jack will be limiting instead of having a dedicated XLR out.
Because it's locked at 2.4GHz, there is a greater chance that your other stage equipment will interfere. Typically stage equipment has the ability to change frequencies.
Essentially I'm saying it's not a great idea.
Thank you for bringing up the clip on and how obvious it looks on the talent. If you have a lav mic just hook it up and hide it, PLEASE!
Exactly!!
So…the lavilier could be used like that? Does it affect the sound??
@@IPULCOLUMBIA the proper way to use these is with a Lavalier, but unfortunately some people just use the onboard mic for ease of use..
@@RossBarnett02 I’m gonna be using these with my mixer amp… Samson 900 Watts 18 inch speakers for church services… any recommendations?
great video. just subscribed. this channel will grow.
I'm excited for the future - Thank you so much!
I like the features on this new kit but not keen on the lavs. I just don't understand why they didn't include better ones, like apparently the foam is loose on them.
Interesting! I've only heard good things about the Rode lavs, and even better things now that they're included with the kit.
The F stoppers guy said that about those lavs @@RossBarnett02
When you say you don’t use wireless, you mean you create files from the transmitters?
Yep - the 32bit float files recorded directly from the transmitters are better quality than you’ll get from the receiver plugged into a camera anyway. So I pretty much always use the transmitters to record the files.
That, plus, I’m able to have a “backup” on camera mic in any situation just in case something goes wrong with the lav recording.
Well said!
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Great vid. I had to sub.
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Hey Bud, how are ya!
Im just starting out with videos and wedding. Picked up Wireless pro. I wanted to know if and how you use other audio devices on a wedding day? How many mics do you use? Do you use shotgun and connect it to camera to sync?
Id really appreciate you helping out. Fear of failing at audio has been a key reason to why Ivent yet shot my first wedding.
Hello!! Absolutely - I actually just dropped a video on this going over "my full wedding day audio kit" and how I use everything. It should be one of the last few uploads on my channel.
Don't stress it on the first few weddings - I'd first mic what you know you need and then work on developing a style that's yours from there.
@@RossBarnett02 just watched it, you are killing it. Id love to just mic groom, officiant with rode pros, dj soundboard, any other audio with h1n, and scratch for surround sound.
You seem to have great setup. I guess Ill have to work with what I have now.
I saw your handheld vs gimbal video. Does your rig not weigh you down and do you just not use gimbal at all? Also what do you do to keep somewhat steady footage other than resting it on your stomach?
@@Shalin.S.Shah. no gimbal at all on wedding days - it’s easier for me to just have a solid rig in my hands all day. As far as stable footage goes, practice practice practice!
@@RossBarnett02 thanks a ton. Maybe another video for all handheld movements for wedding?
Really nice audio and video. Can you please tell me the name of the small lavalier mic you mentioned? The one you can hide under a button. The problem with Rodes mic is: The one which comes with the Wireless pro has a terrible holder. The mic release all the time.
Deity w.lav micro!
I have a question
What is the maximum length of the recording to the transmitter before it starts overwriting itself?
Also, when pairing the mics to the receiver are there multiple choices for frequencies or are you locked into a singular frequency?
I currently use Sony and they scan all the frequencies and pick the best one for you and then pair both devices
Are the Rodes similar?
Thanks
Good questions!
The Rode Wireless Pro will record 40 hours of 32bit float before overwriting itself. That’s far more than the battery will last, so I’m never worried about the transmitters coming on in my bag and “overwriting” my precious files.
I believe they’re stuck at a consistent 2.4GHz, which - is why I rarely use the wireless function when shooting live events. I mainly use the transmitters as tiny recorders and nothing more.
Thank you!
I produce a long running outdoor television show on the World Fishing Network and the Sportsman Channel. (16years of continuous airing)
My host was wondering about battery life if we aren’t using them to transmit.
Do you having any idea how long the battery should last if we are only recording to the unit?
The fact that they can't connect to Bluetooth earbuds annoys the hell out of me.
I don't want to be tethered to a giant heaphones just so I can hear the audio... seriously this is so 1990.
In fact I don't buy these for this reason only.
wait a second... bluetooth earbuds for monitoring audio? Oooo, I've never heard of such. Here's an idea. Just - don't monitor the audio and know that it's a perfect recording every time when paired with a proper lav mic.
What kind of camera and focal length are you using for this shot?
This shot is on a Sony a7iv paired with a Tamron 17-28 2.8 lens around 24mm!
Subbed. Greetings from Jakarta
Appreciate you!
Not sure about your part of the world but, the double handed fingered salute at the end, doesn’t mean ‘peace’ here, that way round ?
Interesting! Here it means more of a "goodbye" "peace out" "see you later". What does it mean in your part of the world?
I just did some googling on the peace sign in the UK - thank you for the heads up. Definitely didn't know all that!
@@RossBarnett02 The ‘F’ word which precedes off unfortunately and with it being so quick had to look twice. It has to be palm facing out to mean ‘peace’ etc 🤞
@@RossBarnett02 Didn’t want anyone wearing their packs instead of Lavaliers, in the UK, feeling it was aimed at them 😂. I’ll stick with my Shure GLXD and clip on WL-185 mic for now when required but, with iphone 15 pro max now here that look may become more prominent, that is, if Apple don’t jump in on the act and just do a lapel mic, using the phones capabilities to connect, then no receiver needed 🙏👍🤞
what lav mic do you use?
deity w.lav micro is the lav I mention in the video. Super tiny, fantastic quality. However, I've heard great things about the Rode lavs that come with the Wireless Pro.
How is this not wireless?
If you don't turn on the receiver - the transmitters act as stand alone recorders. (this is how I use them 90% of the time) So, they're 'not wireless' if you don't use the wireless function. Did that answer your question?
Thanks for the timely response. So, you still have to sync sound in post. I am trying to avoid that as a novice. I may need to get over that. Thanks again. I have a Zoom F3, record directly to it, and send the wireless signal (line out to Wireless Go II transmitter) to camera. At least that way, I have the waveform to help with syncing. @@RossBarnett02
That's not a bad way to do it if you're not confident with syncing in post. Even through this method, I would almost always pull the audio from the F3 and sync it just because the preamps in the F3 are far superior to the built in preamps of your camera. But - that's not a bad way to go, especially since you can just match waveforms. Personally, I'd rather just sync in post because most of the time I'm syncing multiple cameras and multiple sources of audio anyway.@@markleethephotographer