Recording Two-Person Conversations on Your iPhone with the Røde Wireless GO II [2023]
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
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An iPhone is the easiest way to start making videos, and now with the Røde Wireless GO II you can even record interviews with two speakers and separate their audio channels while doing so! All that's done with either the Røde SC15 or SC19 cable, and in this video I show you how to set things up so you have the best possible audio quality and feature set!
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🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:
00:00 Intro & Disclaimer
01:04 Without extra Cable it will not work!
02:24 TRS to TRRS Smartphone Adapter Cable
04:39 The Best Connection for iPhone Users
05:07 Stereo Split Mode with the SC19 Cable
06:16 Merged Mode with the SC19 Cable
07:23 Better Audio Quality?
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Perfect video !
You're the first to explain the huge stereo difference between the Sc15/Sc16 and the trrs/trs adapters.
I planned to use my adapters, you changed my mind. Thanks !
Thank you, I appreciate that 🌸.
Uploaded 2yrs ago yet the information is still solid. I actually, learned something new compared to longer videos I've watched on RWG2. Good video, thank you sir!
I appreciate that! Thank you 🌸.
Excellent job of explaining the differences between cable and ADAPTOR METHODS - CUDOS AND BRAVO! Oh and Thank you again!
This is the best video with the best explanation about the road mic I’ve seen so far
Excellently clear! Super helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the clarity!
My pleasure!
This video was very helpful. Thanks for breaking it down.
Great video! Exactly what I need to record acoustic guitar!
Great video, all of this is new to me so I enjoy learning
Very clear and helpful. Thanks for this video.
Thank you, I appreciate that 🌸.
Wow! Thumbs up! Great video!
thank you so much for this video. I just join the wireless go family.
Very interesting and instructive video. Bravo!
Thank you, I appreciate that 🌸.
Super thanks 👊💥
Thank you this covers a the exact question I had on the wireless go 2.
Glad it helped
Very informative video but how do you listen to the sound input as well?
Can you then record with the normal iPhone camera app or do you need a different app for the rode mic to work?
WOW.. great explaination
I have a question .. is the app used for recording with rode on i phone paid ?
I appreciate the thorough explanations. I purchased the Rode Wireless Go 2 several months ago. I need to jump in and figure out how to use the devices. Again, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks for a really clear video. Having real problems with Rode central on my mac, not recognising the transmitters fully. Rode central sees that my transmitters are plugged in, have the up to date firmware etc but no recordings are visible and it can't tell me how much storage space I have - it just says calculating even though Ive left them plugged in for over 30 mins!!
Also I am wanting to just record audio to use for in the field podcasts - best app to use on an iPhone 11 pro?
Hi Chris,
thank you for this informative video and explanation - really helpful!
What kind of headphones do you use for monitoring the sound during rec? As there is the 3,5 mm output free with the SC15-cable I tried to use TRS-headphones and TRSS-headphones.
But for both setups the sound while recording is too silent. I barely hear anything at all.
I am filming with Iphone 14 pro Max, the Rode Wireless Go II with Rode Lavalier Go on the transmitters and the mentioned SC15 cable.
Thank you very much in advance! :)
All the best,
Kristina
really cool explanation. What would be a case where you would need the digital cable to be longer than 30 cm.?
Very informative
This is great information! I have another tip for iphone users; you can use a genuine iphone camera adapter (about 30 bucks), and plug the USB side of the charging cable of your wireless go 2 into the adapter, while plugging the other end into the wireless go 2 receiver. Then, just plug the lightning part of the camera adapter into your iphone and boom! You're good tog go.
Thanks for sharing this valuable info
Can you hear audio this way too please?
Very well explained!!! What is the Android version cable for the Sc15/Sc16.?
Dear Chris, first thank you for your video. I have one question after watching it. I can see on your iPhone screen the camera is on and as you explained on the right edge I can see the rode volume bar moving. my question is : is the interface from a rode app(what's the name of the app?) or it is just iPhone camera with rode's app? thank you!
Thank you!!!!!
You're welcome!
Very informative. Love from India
Nice..thanks
The best video so far for this solution
Thank you. Great comment. Made my day.
Really helpful - thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Super helpful, but also so much information it can be slightly confusing. I'm wanting to purchase a setup where I can have two microphones recording so that I can interview people. I would like to be able to use my iphone 13 pro or 14 as the video recording device, but I would also like to be able to use a video camera. With that said, what should I purchase in order to be able to record both microphones separately, but not have that weird experience for people that are listening with a headset or earbuds? I previously bought the Alvoxcon setup, but have'nt used it because its only good for one person, Please help.
Can we use this also for Instagram Live videos ?
Can I use oly one mic for my video and keep another one as a spare mic ?? Will it affect audio quality if I use oly one mic and turn off another ??
Thanks for that, what is the application called for the rode ? I downloaded rode central but it's not connecting to my rode from my iphone, thanks
Instead of the Sc15/Sc16, can I use the braided Apple lighting to USB-C cable that came with my Magic Mouse to connect to the iPhone?
Hello. I am currently using Lightning adapter to SC7 cable, problem is that when you record something in order to hear the recording you have to unplug the cable, what about SC15/19 cables is it behaves the same?
Can you use the lighting cord that come from Apple?
Do provide the tripod buy link which u showed in ur video
Great information thank you. Will this solution work with the DJI mic 2 or hollyland lark max as well?
I am not sure since I have not tested these devices. However, the DJI Mic 2 has it's own mechanism of connecting to the iPhone by using their adapters, so that should just work by default.
Fantastic! Thanks
You're welcome 🌸.
can you use a USB-C to Apple lightening cable with the Comica iBoom Pro into an iPhone ? like here with Rode?
Great video! How do u switch between mono and stereo directly on the receiver?
on the bottom of the receiver are two buttons...the mute/db button and the button to switch between mics 1 & 2. If you hold both down for a few seconds, you'll see the right and left channels on the display combine to one channel to go to mono. Switch back the same way.
Will Skype app on the iphone recognize the rode receiver and mics as external mic? Thanks!
Have not tried that yet.
Can I use these mics and film with the dji osmo 6
please.can i use both transmitters for myself when i film not two persons with sc15 to get stereo sound quality?
Thanks for that Video. Is there any experience now with the I phone 14 ? I got no Audio out of the I phone 14 using the TRRS to TRS Kabel and the Adapter. And the Phone Camera did not show any Audio Channels. Is there a App which works better then the org I phone camera? Cannot figure out wha the problem is. And before buying the Rode cable wanna make sure the setup on TRRS to TRS works
What app are you using to shoot video on your iPhone? It’s the the one that comes with the Photo app from Apple. The one you show has an audio channel visable.
Great video Chris... Do you have a video that shows how to update the firmware of the Rode Wireless Go Pro II that functions with iPhones? I'm having trouble setting it up through the phone on Rode Central. I updated it through the computer but it's still not connecting with the app. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.... Peace, Love, and Happiness!!!
Hi Brandon, I actually haven't checked that out (didn't have time yet). But I think I will at some point and maybe make a video about it.
great video, thanks a lot..
You are welcome!
Excellent video. Thank you. What is the quality like for a Facebook livestream? I’m thinking of a church stream scenario with one mic used for the person speaking and the other mic used to pic up general organ music and singing. Would be grateful for your thoughts.
This would depend greatly on the setup you are running around all of it. I would say the quality itself of the mics is really good. However, you'd probably want to be able to mix these two signals together nicely so that the signal is mixed well for listening pleasure.
Great video Chris! Just bought the Wireless Go II (single set) yesterday and had no idea what is the most optimal way to connect to my iPhone until I saw your video! The only question I have is whether it possible to substitute the RODE SC19/17 cable with the standard USB-C to lightning cable manufactured by Apple, or are they fundamentally different cables in application? Many thanks.
From all my tests: you do need the one form Røde. There is something special about it (not sure what) but the standard charging cable from Apple or any other have not worked for me.
Can this work in a 4 transmitter setup?
Hi there, really great review! Just a question: when I run interviews, on my camera I have small shotgun plugged in, so the Rode Wireless GO II Receiver won't be connected to the camera.
How can I monitor the audio/level of the interviewee(s) coming from the two Wireless GO II Transmitters? If I plug my headphones into the Receiver I won't get any audio...
Many thanks
That's a great question. I have never tried that and don't know at this time. I think the Røde Wireless Go II does not support headphones since it would have to provide more power to the TRS jack. I wonder if it would work if the usb-c power would be plugged… but I'd have to test that.
Dziękujemy.
You're welcome 🌸.
I use final cut for editing. How does this cable provide sound for editing two interview subjects?
Hola Chris! Gracias por la información, ha sido super detallado. Me he animado a comprar mi cable de lighting a usb-c. Gracias!!
👍 I appreciate that. Have fun creating.
Can the iPhone lighting cable function as well as the CS19 cable?
There are 2 types of cables one is TRRS and TRS black and other ie quite long can it go with IPhone 13 pro and with both cables??
Hi please I saw wireless go 11,with different price tag my question are they all the same or some are greater than other..or grade than others????
¿Cual es el nombre de la app que se usa en el video?
Chris why can you not export audio to IPhone / Ipad
Sir is it support to usb condensor mic....?
Great video -ThankYou.
BONUS Question: What video app are you using on your iPhone? The standard Camera -Video app does not show incoming sound levels.
EXTRA Bonus question: Is there an AUDIO only recording app that would work in this set-up??? (why? I might want house iPhone as primary recording device, instead of, for example, a Zoom H5.) Thank You!
I use the native Rode app for audio only - Rode Reporter 👍
Is the SC19 different from the normal iPhone charger?
Hey Chris, thanks for the review. Question: 1. Can you separately control GAIN LEVELS on each transmitter??? Other words, set the gain on one transmitter to a very low db level to record a loud car for example. And set the levels on the other transmitter to record a normal voice??? Or...is there a work around to do this??
You can 'somewhat' control this on the receiver or with the App on your phone or computer. Specifically you can turn on the -20db pad on one of the transmitters and not the other.
No. It's doesn't have a volume control for the transmitters. The pad feature makes no sense.
@@joshuajlewis1575 Why does the pad feature make no sense?
When I use a rode lav with the pad fonction in there is a disgusting background noise (not without the lav). And with my 13 pro and sc15 and Bestcam or Mavis , I just can’t have the split mode either the output gain control.
Danke Chris, endlich habe ich eine Erklärung für das reine Mono-Signal bekommen. Dann muss ich wohl doch das SC15 kaufen
Super, zumindest weist du das jetzt. Ist schon etwas tricky aber, man muss auch sagen das Røde da nicht wirklich etwas dafür kann 🙈.
This was a great video! Thank you! Before I make the investment, will the same technique work with the Rode wireless me? I have not seen a video that suggest I could do the same as you’ve done here with that particular model.
From my understanding the Rode Wireless ME also works this way and can be connected with the USB-C to Lightning cable.
Q1 What’s the app you’re using there?
What app do you use?
Hey great vid! Does it have to be an official cable to connect to the iPhone? I have a standard non rode cable and it won't connect. Can you used the USB C - USB 3.0 and an adapter?
I have found the same. Apparently the Røde cable has some other standard. I am not 100% certain if there are other brands that makes a compatible cable, I just know the SC15 and SC19 work with the iPhone.
I searched everywhere there’s no fake SC15 cables anywhere
thank you
You're welcome 🌸.
Hi Chris, I have the RODE Wireless Go II a dam connecting with the Rode SC21 cable to my iPhone. I am struggling with the quality of the audio. I am recording with one mic in mono mode and to me it sounds like it is distorted. I have turned the gain on the mic to the -30db setting and am using the RODE Capture APP. JUST wondering what else I should try? Cheers Drew
It sounds like you are already doing all the right things. One thing that does come to mind: the Wireless GO II is not meant to be held right in front of your mouth - I know, we see a lot of people doing that online… but it's meant to be clipped to your collar and probably also not to scream into. So, maybe that's it?
@@ChrisSpiegl I have it clipped in the V of a polo … do you think that is still too close? Cheers Drew
Is SC 15 from rode compatible with other wireless microphones for recording stereo?
Not as far as I know. It would be best to reach out to the other wireless mic manufacturer and see if they have a solution.
Hello, what app are you using on iphone when you record via rode wireless go II? you can see the screen and also gain controls. It is not a standar apple camera. Thanks
REC APP
Muy interesante tu video, tengo una pregunta. ¿Como puedo monitorear el audio en tiempo real? ¿Hay alguna manera?
Usando el USB C a lightning deja libre el 3,5 mm para los headphones (en el receiver)
Hi :-) What App do you use to register the video with the mic ?
I used the Rec App ( crsp.li/RecApp )
Great Video. Can you link the App name what you use it in Iphone
Hi Ayham, thank you. The app is actually linked in the description, it's really good (but especially if you also use gear from Tentacle Sync with Timecode:
The Video Recording App on my iPhone (REC App): crsp.li/RecApp
What App are you recording with?
Thanks for the detailed video. I have a couple questions: 1) I’ve tried recording videos with multiple mics. The volume is good on the iPhone but when I transfer it to my PC the volume is really low. Do you have any suggestions for how to maintain sound quality when transferring from iPhone to PC? 2) I am having a hard time transferring large video files from my iPhone to my PC. Do you have any experience or suggestions for that?
1) seems you need to up the volume while recording. It does not make sense that it would "get less loud when transfered to your computer".
2) I had the same issue. I used AirDrop most of the time. Some apps also have a way to do this via the USB cable. But this honestly is one of the main reasons I do not use my iPhone for filming very often 🙈.
@@ChrisSpiegl Thank you very much for your reply. That was really helpful. Do you have any recommendations for (or RUclips videos that recommend) a camera that would be good to record long interviews with good sound quality?
@@deviirao3650 There are so many things I would know to actually give you a good recommendation that it's almost impossible (things like your budget, what kind of complexity you'd like to have, as well as the quality you would like to achieve).
2) If you have a good internet connection download straight from icloud. Login to pc on icloud and download your files.
Hello, I have an important question to ask!! Does the USB c to Lightning-cable work which is delivers together with the newer iPhones?
Not that I know of, the audio transmitting cables are just the ones made by Røde. I also do not know why this is the case, but all USB-C to lightning cables I have tested did not work (except the ones from Røde of course).
So when I record a video on my iPhone with this setup I only hear audio from mic one but mic two I don’t hear anything back this is when I’m playing back the video on my iPhone HELP
If I’m just recording off my NTG or wireless go 2. Is it better to use just the merge? I heard using split May be better since it’ll save another version on another channel. Please let me know
When you use split it means you can later on decide how you want to mix the two mics. If you merge you'd have to get the individual files from the transmitters to do the same.
What happens with the AI-Micro device? If I have to interview like 3 persons plus myself! This was helpful but I think I need to go one step further based on Rode's feedback. What's the upgraded cable for the new iPhone with the USB-C connection?
I think when you have an iPhone with USB-C you can use just about any USB-C Data capable cable to connect the Wireless GO or Pro. It's just the Lightning connection where a special cable was necessary (however, I have not tested this as I did not upgrade my phone this time around).
Chris, I have been attempting to put my transmitter into my iphone and record through the iphone camera using the Go 2 Audio. I have all the cords for the set-up, but I cannot find settings information on any videos or tutorials out there. Which settings on the receiver and transmitter should be set in order to simply press record on my iphone camera and audio is captured through go2 into the iphone video?
When you plug everything together you should not need to set any special settings on the recorder. You just have the audio signal right on the iPhone and it gets recorded there.
@@ChrisSpiegl Thank you Chris
Will stock red cable of Rode Wireless Go II support Stereo/Split recording feature of RODE 2 with Insta360 camera? will the audio have two separate channels in the footage recording? And Insta360 Studio does not have the feature to mute the right or the left channel. When I did test this, all I got was single identical sound recording on both channels in the the footage that Insta360 Studio rendered for me.
I don't know how the Insta360 is recording audio (have not tested that camera). In theory it should be possible to get the stereo split but you may have to use other editing programs (or use the local recordings on the Transmitter, sync them in post, and have split audio that way).
@@ChrisSpiegl I just came to same conclusion myself as well. 1. Insta360 One R audio adapter is converting signal to mono. 2. Insta360 One R only accepts their own audio adapter, so currently no cables available. Basically, it is not possible to use Rode Wireless Go II stereo split channel feature in Insta360 One R. Thank you for confirming this.
If I use the SC 15 cable so I can record the two voices on two separate tracks, do I need to do anything in post processing so the audio sounds normal when someone is listening with headphones? Or is the only option for the audio to sound normal on headphones to use the mono setting? Thanks very much.
This is the same thing I'm wondering
does the iPhone camer app detact the microphone by default? Or does it only work with a third party camera app? :) cheers
Usually, the iPhone Camera app works. You can test by plugging it altogether and then "tapping on the mic capsule". Then unplug to listen to the file you recorded and see if you hear the “tapping” clearly. Then it was the correct mic.
What is the solution for Insta360 One R? How can I get two separate slit channels, please
I don't think that is possible. However, you can use the local recording which is done on the Transmitter to sync in post and have split channels that way.
Thank you, now I know why i did not get stereo recording.
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.
Does it also work this way on the stock Camera App on the iPhone?
I have not tested the stock camera app because I really dislike producing any kind of "proper video" with it. The fact that it is not showing me any audio meters always feels like it is leaving me in the dark. Maybe in the future I will test it but right now, that's all I can say.
Dear please help me i am not listen my audio in my mobile???
Do you have the official Røde USB-C to Lightning cable?
Will any brand Lightning to USB C cable work? Will any brand USB C to USB C cable work? I would rather not have to purchase additional cables if I already have them just another brand.
For USB-C just about any cable will work.
However, for the USB-C Lightning connection the only cables I know that do work are the ones made by Røde.
I am filming a interview and its just one person should turn on both transmitter after clicking merged mode. Can I then mute the second transmitter and let the interview hold on to it or should i keep it with me
If you only need one microphone, then I would recommend leaving the second one turned off.
Will the apple power adapter lightning to usb c work or is that not data compatible?????
No, sadly the Røde cable is somehow different.
Thanks for the review.
Can I use SC19 and record with one transmitter and have a normal sound with two channels?
Yes, that is also possible. You do not have to use the split channel mode.
@@ChrisSpiegl What if I already how a split channel mode and I don’t know how to change it? How did you do it? Also, I have a question: what is the app that you use?
@@kris_ya I use the app Rec App ( crsp.li/recapp ). The split / mono channel switch is done by pressing and holding the two buttons on the receiver at the same time for a few seconds.
How do you get the audio display to appear on your iPhone videos?
You have to use video recording apps which have audio levels. The default app does not have this.
I have a new Rode Wireless GO II running into an iPhone 13 Pro Max and can't get it to recognize both mics no matter what I do. Plus, I bought the video app you were using and it won't "switch to external" like it did for you in the video. I'm lost.
What so the name of the video app that is used on the video? Do you know?
@@kris_ya I actually got someone on the phone at Rode and they informed me that smart phones won't recognize both mics in stereo mode... told me to put it in mono mode and it would work, and it did. Thanks!
Do the channels split if I use the cable the mics come with on a DSLR?
Yes, that works. It's just phones and laptops which need the USB cable.
I have rode wireless go mic. I want use to my iphone 11 pro.which cable i need to buy
If you have the Røde Wireless GO II (the second version) then you can use the cables described in this video. If you have the version 1 of the Wireless Go, then you'll need the ones mentioned in this video: ruclips.net/video/JvP8mBPJWbg/видео.html