Røde can be credited as the creators of the first truly wireless wearable microphone system, having entered a highly competitive and technically challenging product segment to become a premier brand for cutting-edge, high-quality wireless microphones in little over a decade. Challenging the established players in the wireless microphone space with innovative designs and a different technical approach placing ease-of-use at the front, Røde managed to create products that have now established a new standard in the category.
The original RødeLink series broke new ground with its innovative 2.4GHz digital wireless technology, and was followed by the Wireless GO, the world’s first ultra-compact wireless microphone system. The Wireless GO revolutionized audio for content creators with its pocket-sized, clip-and-go form factor, professional sound quality and in-built microphones allowing for completely wireless operation – a format now replicated by numerous brands.
More recently, the Wireless GO II range redefined compact wireless audio once again, introducing next-generation features including dual-channel operation, on-board recording, extended range, and universal compatibility with cameras, smartphones, and computers. The Wireless ME carries on this legacy with a very similar but simpler to use design.
The Wireless ME is the ultimate grab-and-go microphone for content creators and to coincide with its release Røde has also launched a free iOS video app. Røde Capture is a video app designed specifically for today’s creators, a perfect platform for making content on an iPhone and the perfect companion for the Wireless ME.
The Wireless ME consists of a single transmitter and receiver, which are paired out of the box for getting set up in seconds. It uses Røde's state-of-the-art Series IV 2.4 GHz digital transmission for crystal-clear recording with over 100m range and adds intelligent GainAssist technology that automatically controls audio levels for perfectly clear sound in any application. Transmission uses a proprietary near-zero latency codec with 128-bit encryption to deliver crystal-clear, stable audio with best-in-class range.
Røde's GainAssist technology uses intelligent algorithms that automatically control the audio levels on-the-fly to ensure they are perfectly balanced and to help prevent clipping or distortion. This technology is significantly more advanced than standard automatic gain control features found on cameras and other audio devices, delivering clean audio with no level pumping or background noise elevation. There are two modes available, ‘Auto’ and ‘Dynamic’, allowing users to choose the perfect setting for their recording scenario. The output gain can also be adjusted to perfectly match the recording device.
Broadcast-grade microphones are built into both the transmitter and receiver for versatile dual-channel recording, and the system supports an additional transmitter for capturing three microphones simultaneously. The system allows users to connect seamlessly to cameras, smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android), and computers (Mac and Windows) with all required cables included. Control over all settings is possible via Røde Central, compatible with Røde Connect, Røde Reporter and the new Røde Capture app.
In addition to the release of the Wireless ME, Røde has also launched a free iOS video app, Røde Capture. The app offers powerful and unique features with an intuitive interface, including direct in-app control of compatible Røde products, including the Wireless ME, Wireless GO II, VideoMic GO II, and more. This includes turning features on and off, activating digital signal processing, adjusting audio levels, and advanced configuration, so users can get the most out of these powerful, next-generation microphones and adapt to different recording scenarios seamlessly.
Røde Capture is a fully featured video app, offering control over aspect ratio, video resolution, frame rate and zoom. For even more creative flexibility, it also features Dual Cam modes for recording with the front and selfie cameras simultaneously, either in split screen or picture-in-picture mode – perfect for interviews where the user needs to capture the interviewer and interviewee at the same time. This unique feature integrates seamlessly with the Wireless ME’s in-built transmitter and receiver microphones, allowing creators to record high-quality both video and audio from both in front of and behind the camera.
The Wireless ME is shipping worldwide and is available for USD $149. Røde Capture is free to download and works with all iOS devices running version 16 and above.
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