Responding quickly to any competitor’s challenge is a clear sign of a manufacturer that understands its market and its users. And Røde is determined to defend it’s market lead now threatened by a handful of aggressive Chinese brands that have innovated in a space were Røde once navigated comfortably. As the content creators embraced new audio features powered by artificial intelligence, Røde could only resort to defending its technical prowess by making its products even better and more robust, and expand its leadership in areas where the competition still struggles (for how long is another question)
The Røde Wireless GO (Gen 3) solution boasts every feature and convenience a creator could possibly need, while ensuring that the intuitive grab-and-go operation that the range is known for remains intact.
“The original Wireless GO established an entirely new category when it was released in 2019,” says Røde CEO Damien Wilson. “It completely changed the game for creators, giving them a compact and simple solution to recording wireless audio without sacrificing the quality and stability that their craft demands. The Wireless GO II took this even further, adding a host of new features that quickly established itself as a new standard in the industry. And now, with the third generation of the iconic wireless mic system, the Wireless GO is more powerful, more colorful and more feature-packed than ever and ready to raise the bar once again. We can’t wait to see what you create.”
With its 32-bit float on-board recording, creators can capture audio directly to each transmitter without having to worry about it clipping or being too quiet – both can be recovered in post. This technology ensures that creators will always have a pristine backup of their audio, even when recording in the most challenging and dynamic environments. Each of the transmitters also feature a dedicated recording button for starting and stopping recordings, and over 40 hours of on-board memory.
For creators who’d prefer to record straight into their camera, the Wireless GO boasts a suite of features designed to make it as seamless as possible, with little-to-no editing required in post. At its core is Røde’s GainAssist technology, which uses intelligent algorithms to dynamically balance audio levels on-the-fly, delivering a silky-smooth output without the wild fluctuations typically found in a raw recording.
GainAssist is available in two distinct modes – Auto and Dynamic, the latter of which produces a well-balanced signal while retaining more of the nuanced dynamics of the recording. The feature can always be turned off for those who prefer to rely on manually adjusting the 30dB of flexible output gain control. To round it all out, the Wireless GO also features a safety channel that records a second copy of the audio track at a lower volume, protecting all audio from being lost to hot signals.
The combination of these features ensure that bad recordings are a thing of the past. But the Røde Wireless GO (Gen 3) is also extremely versatile. It features both digital (USB-C) and analog (3.5mm TRRS) outputs, allowing creators to record pristine wireless audio directly into their camera, phone, laptop, tablet or just about any device imaginable. In fact, the transmitters can even pair directly to a range of other Røde Series IV compatible products, such as the RødeCaster Pro II and Duo, the recently released RødeCaster Video, and other wireless receivers in the Series IV lineup.
The Wireless GO system also marks the return of Røde’s unique wireless form factor, with its integrated clip design that allows for quick and easy attachment to belts, collars, clothing and cold shoe mounts. This design combined with its immensely flexible connectivity options make the Wireless GO a creative chameleon – just as home shooting with a DSLR or mirrorless camera as it is in a smartphone recording rig, USB microphone setup or even used as a field recorder.
Alongside its improved built-in microphones, powerful on-board recording capabilities, robust gain control and versatile connectivity, the Wireless GO boasts an array of professional features that make it uniquely powerful for creators. Both transmitters feature locking connectors that ensure total security when using an external lavalier or another microphone with a locking connector. And the intelligent plug-in power detect feature extends battery life in the field by automatically powering the Wireless GO on and off in sync with a connected camera.
The Wireless GO can be conveniently configured via a computer or smartphone using the Røde Central companion app, allowing users to tailor their setup on the fly wherever they are.
To coincide with the launch of the Wireless GO, Røde is also releasing a dedicated charging and travel case accessory – the Charge Case+. This is a compact case for the Wireless GO (Gen 3) that keeps the entire system safe and secure when storing or taking it out on the road. It features an integrated battery that delivers two full recharges for up to 21 hours of use and allows simultaneous data access to the complete system for transferring recordings, adjusting settings and updating firmware. The Charge Case+ (pictured below) is available separately.
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