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Max Yuryev I appreciate your review! I am not sure why people who have channels with no content feel the need to say you were too positive given all the negatives. You stated your case very logically (as you always do) - same underlying technology, lower price, game-set-match. We do professional production for major sports and news organizations - you did not suggest that as a market for either of these systems. I would also suggest that a G3 system is also a “prosumer” piece of gear. I simply cannot understand why an audio engineer would put a high quality shotgun mic on a boom, run a wire down the pole and then degrade the signal by using a wireless transmitter???!
Awesome timing, Max. Was looking at several different wireless mic systems and wanted to get a real world evaluation of the Rode system before making a decision. Thank you!
@@PaulHeirendt Thank you! Yes, you definitely need higher-end systems. Have you taken a look at Diety's Connect system? The price is great and it has features from systems 2-3x the price.
Great review as always Max, thank you! Would you go for this Rode set up for a Low budget short film - or fully invest in a boom mic/external recorder set up?
I honestly think I prefer the Wireless Go on it’s own, without the lav. I think it’s time to switch from my RodeLink Filmmaker. Thanks for this test and comparison, man! 👍🏻
Bought the XSW after seeing your video and others. Huge problem that no on is talking about. The XSW has super high levels and no adjustment. I IOS which has no internal inputs adjustment for video is almost unusable. Now I’m going to have to buy the go and regressing getting the XSW. I never even considered it would be so over amplified it would not work properly on mobiles.
Bought the Sennheiser when it came and the the lack of gain is crazy. Even on the Sony you have to drop the camera level internally as low as it will go to avoid clipping. It's ridiculous. Forget about it if shooting on a phone. I already ordered the Wireless Go.
Great comparison Max. For the price, you can't beat the Wireless Go's. Getting mine on Friday and I cannot wait! so tired of how heavy and bulky the Rode Links are!
Very very minimal differences. I believe it was how he had the WG clipped to his shirt but I believe the lav is simply to "look" better. The device itself pulls the shirt too much but its cool to know you can use just the system if a lav is forgotten ect. Rode Killed it
Oh Max... I was checking your channel every day for almost 2 weeks. I just wanted to know the comparison between these two and I knew you are the one. :) Thank you very much. Actually Rode is cheaper here in Australia than the US, and I am blindly going for it. :) :)
This video and another one in which you have compared WIRELESS GO and RODELink, both were very helpful to me. I have just purchased WIRELESS GO after watching your video. Thanks a lot.
Hey Max thanks for another very informative video. The Sennheiser is really a no fuss approach to a lav system. You plug it, set the level on cam and are good to go. The sound of the ME2 II is pro quality (equivalent to 500$ cine lavs). The range and trasmission of the Sennheiser is amazing (walls, distance, people turning and moving and running). Realy for the price you get a Sennheiser (= pro audio reliable gear). The RØDE Wireless GO is a nice little prosumer device and as such it sound clean but tiny and nowhere near pro level lav. The transmission is apparently very bad and basically if you have a talent moving on set or even turning away from you it cuts and I don't even want to imagine it behind walls or at distance. It is basically a vlogging equipement and as such it is pretty fine. That is if you are 5 feet max and facing ur cam.
Very cool, no doubt. I have transitioned to the Tascam DR-10L, which is NOT wireless. I have had so many issues with RF interference that I have moved away from wireless. I prefer the personal recorders like the DR-10L. It is tiny and can record up to 10 hours. I use one with each of the principle 'actors' so effectively they are separate channels. Then I sync up in post. Yes, it is a little more to fuss with in post, but there is no risk of RF interference. Plus I automatically have separate channels for which I can adjust the levels in post. I also don't give a hoot about distance. I can shoot a person from a 100 yards away with a good lens and the audio will be perfect.
Thanks for mentioning this. I was wondering about RF interference, especially since I will be starting a guitar-based channel. It sounds like the Tascam (or some other recorder which is connected using a wire/cable) is the way to go for my needs.
We have two and have used them a ton but they have failed me at least 5-6 times. A few times batteries died really early and the file was corrupted and a few times it just said invalid SD card when i took it off the groom of subject and audio was lost.. I still use them but I feel nervous each time, so I love being able to monitor while I’m recording. Of course with a wedding if something went wrong I couldn’t stop the ceremony or speeches to fix it but for interviews and other things where you have some control I could. On the topic of RF interference, I’ve only had 1 time I briefly heard RF interference with my RodeLink out of 100’s of shoots in many scenarios. What wireless kits did you use in the past? This thing actually sends two simultaneous signals out and if it senses any interference it uses the other frequency. You should not get any.
I've found that syncing these separate recordings is a nightmare if you start recording after the talent is already away and you barely hear them in the camera's audio. For these cases I much more prefere a wireless system.
@@MaksimYuryev Max, I have used the Sennheiser wireless units. My shoots are outside where the actors are moving around quite a bit and sometimes they are a fair distance away. There are usually houses nearby. I always did my setup in advance finding open frequencies for the units. But every now and then a spurious RF interference would happen. One time I was shooting near a golf course and the employees were communicating with each other using 'walkies.' Boom, out of nowhere it was over, LOL. And there is no dealing with RF interference in post.
@@AdamKuzniar I use a clapboard a fair amount. It is usually loud enough to be picked up by all units. The sharpness of the 'clap' allows for precise synching.
the Road has more treble and less bass than the Sennheiser, but sounds a little more clear. I don't think either of them sound perfect. but I do like the size of the Rode. I would like to see you test more mics with the Rode Go
Agreed. The Sennheiser sounded a bit muffled. And I didn't notice much of a difference between the Go RX by itself and the RX + lav mic. Think Rode has a winner on their hands.
Of everything I saw people posting from NAB, this was my one absolute must have item. $200! For something I can mic up in 2 seconds, and change to a new subject in another 2 seconds. The Curtis Judd video using the audio from it from the floor of NAB completely sold it as if that wasn't already enough - sounded great in probably the most saturated 2.4 environment around. Mine shows up on Friday!
In my honest opinion, the Sennheiser has a better treble than the Rode SmartLav. I will say however it is very convenient that you can adjust the output gain VS for me I have to run an attenuator for my XSW-D.
Can you share which one you use? I need one as well. I've been looking for something in the -12db range but am having a hard time finding something small. I found -25 and -35DB but that's too strong.
you can get the senn mic with an XLR adapter. This allows you to turn your boom mic into a wirelesss setup. This is an amazing combo for filmmakers and interview set ups that want something better than a 3.5mm mic.
I've got 2 Wireless GOs they're great but I'd never use them through a wall reliably. I've done it for a clap track but never dialogue its super choppy. Sound quality wise its brilliant. Not noiseless and best paired with nice preamps but my H6 is just good enough. I use them as my main mics right now until I can afford better but they're soooooo useful both will be in my bag forever. Clip them to chairs, get Foley tuck it into a sock, small enough to put on kids and hides anywhere. The built in mic is also very useable. If you can get G4s get G4s but Wireless Gos are an absolute gem for sound recordists.
Your viewers need to know there are problems with the internal mic on the rode wireless go. at first the internal was either on or off but turning off and back on it would work again. after trying with different camera because it seemed camera sensitive it is dead. plug in an external mic on the transmitter it works. others are having the same problem
I have the Filmmaker Kit and I wanted to switch to Wireless GO as soon as I saw it, but the non-locking connectors made me stay. I just can't trust the the talent won't accidentally unplug the lav when it's hidden somewhere
Very good comparison. How sturdy is the wind shields on the Rode? I've been looking for a lavalier mic to use for interviews and this Rode looks like a great option.
Without a doubt, this is an amazing product that's very reasonably priced. I'm definitely buying this little bad boy. And oh, thank you by the way, for your awesome videos! Keep it up brother!!!
The most important question (besides audio quality) was not answered. How well do they perform outdoors with potential interference? I don't really care as much about the size if it's sacrificing the potential for more interference from other wireless devices. Also, if I'm outdoors and dealing with wind or with noisy locations, I want to be sure that the mic will just pick up the person the mic is strapped to. Neither of these questions were answered.
The sennheiser is better in one important regard, out side you don’t have to be line of sight to maintain audio, outside the Rode HAS TO be line of site to the transmitter or you will get cut outs. The Sennheiser does not have this issue
The Sennheiser does have an ever so SLIGHT edge over the Rode when it comes to audio quality and clarity. But at the end of the day, these are both budget options and the differences in audio will NOT be noticed by the end viewer or client. For one, they have nothing to compare it to as all of the audio will be recorded with just one of either system. And two, it's plenty good on both of them! The biggest thing when capturing vocal audio is getting the microphone as close to the source as possible. By nature, this is what lav-style microphones do. Add in the wireless functionality, and you have convenience and ease-of-use. The Rode wireless Go is a NO-BRAINER for any independent filmmaker IMO. Honestly, even if you're on the higher end of productions and have more expensive gear, I would say pick one of these up anyway, as they are so cheap relative to modern camera gear. I pre-ordered mine a week ago, and it actually ARRIVED yesterday, much quicker than I anticipated. They're so small, the RX has a display on it, has gain adjustability and the TX has a built-in mic for emergencies to boot. Rode knocked it out of the park with this one. Sennheiser still has my love though of course, as eventually, I'll upgrade to their G4 system. But even then, the Wireless GO's will still be in my bag for if they're needed.
Hello Max, thanks for the video, I've just ordered the Wireless Go, I'll be happy to have your help, does it worth to record into an audio Recorder like Zoom or Tascam ? I've shot with the previous Rode Filmmaker kit and I've had a lot of noise :( Maybe the input of my Fuji xT30 is not good. If yes, will you recommend me one between Tascam and Zoom ? Many thanks, greetings from Paris :)
That rode mic is incredible.... I can't wait to try one out. I think they are going to make vloggong way way easier. The mic moves with you rather then limiting you to a specific area like a traditional camera mounted mic
I have detected an important issue with my Rode Wireless Go. The receiver never indicate full charge when the power is on /off (always appears the same lighting bolt icon). When the transmitter is full charge, stop flashing the blue light indicator (only off mode). Some people say this never stop flashing, not my case. It's normal? I'm afraid not. BEWARE overheating the battery. I will return this product.
@@LukeH No you need one pair for each. If you want two people use this www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O5H and put on on L and one on R. If you need more than that you are going to need a mult-track recorder.
ordered the Rode Wireless Go as soon as I saw a RUclips demo of it at the NAB show. The frequency airways were saturated with other manufacturers devices but this didn't effect the Rode one bit. Range test very impressive too!
can I ask how far you were able to get? when I used to sell camera/video equipment, the big thing about sennheiser was their insane reliability with range and objects in between like walls. If Rode is able to do all that, I am in.
Sennheiser has better quality and depth, more mid-low Hz response - also works better outdoors , try a test comparing them outside near a road :) Rode in-built mics have thinner audio - unless u get a better lav mic to plug into the GO. Rode also suffers from background noise creep-in + over compression in the A/D' chips, Still a nice product for the price - but the extra range + quality of Sennheiser will be noticeable in more challenging environments.
Hi Max! I really enjoy your videos, and thank you for this one. So the Sennheiser is on sale at $200 - I’m torn. Seems like a no brainer at that price, though I love the features of the Rode...
I film sports so for example volleyball and basketball. I need a mic that I can mic those athletes up that has an internal mic that sounds good but won’t cut out when there are other athletes moving in front of them or if they turn their back to me with the receiver
Folks should be aware that many lav and other mics will create their own audible interference noise when plugged into this system. Also the built-in mic sound rather thin and tinny in my opinion. Love the size though.
The Rode sounds really, really good on it's own. That said, part of me feels it doesn't look the best when it's attached as it's distracting. It may not be possible to conceal it in every situation but still, it sounds really good! Thanks for sharing Max
well, such a thing should really be done with a multitrack device like the ones from zoom which is a small recording device the cheaper one taking 2 inputs while the more expensive one taking 4 and will let you essentially be able to record a whole interview to one input easy on the go.... with that said, you are way off better avoiding mixing audio to one track until you actually start editing it together as many problems can be easier avoided that way, unless you plan to record each audio source to different channel in your camera that is...
Yes you can. I do it all the time. You need a 3.5mm mono + mono to stereo adapter. With an adapter like this (cheap but very hard to find), you can record each person on separate mono tracks.
I have the smartLav+ and searching for extension cables cos feeding it to Canon M50 from a long distance always result noisy buzzing, regardless unshielded or recently tried the only “shielded” cable found on Amazon. You seemed read my mind coming up with this video cos I’ve been hesitating to get the Sennheiser’s for its price. The Rode seems killing in all aspect and perfect for me! I’ll go get it!
I haven't tried it out in the field yet with the built-in mic, but the clips have some kind of retention built in so shaking it around it didn't go anywhere.
Rode Wireless GO with Smartlav sounded the best. Quite honestly, it was only slightly better than built in Mic on the Wireless GO which doesn't justify a beginner paying the $80 for the Smartlav separately.
I have a huge problem with a high pitch static or interference nasty sound every time and all the time. It ruins all of my videos... Any tips on this?...
I just ordered the Rode and am going to try it out on my video camcorder with live band music. I am going to put it next to the band speaker. I love the sound of it on this video test better then the other one he tested.
It's insane how tiny and compact the Rode kit is. Not just that, they nailed the price so well, they basically made the Wireless Go a must buy for anyone looking for wireless audio on the cheap.
I wish to buy RODE but need two transmitters. Can I use two transmitters with one receiver? I am not that familiar with this stuff so, I would appreciate some help.
ONE thing with the Rode, people I know that use them are losing the mic that goes onto you, sometimes they fall off and people dont notice. With the sennheiser it goes in your pocket. Of course you can use a lav mic with the rode but worth keeping in mind.
You Know one thing to be known is to understand if it will be available in closed future a versione with 2 transmitter and one receiver or if it works already this way if you are allowed to buy an extra transmiter apart so if we have to make act 2 actors together they will have their own mic on and everything will be easier . so Rode must create this option and I repeat two or 3 trasmiter and one receiver and they must work at the same time with only one receiver and this will be great
Sorry but you show the Wreless Go on a a6xxx WITHOUT the Eye-Cup because it will not work with the Eye-Cup in Place. I think this is very misleading and should be said by you.
Good stuff! Now you only have to compare both to the Deity Duo RX, which comes in at about 340$ per lav channel, but with a LOT more features and niceties...
@@The67Crucible True, a more typical wireless-mic form factor. But the transmitter is still quite lithe, smaller than a G3 I think, definitely smaller than a RODElink. Hopefully that also means a much stronger signal than these two up in the video.
The Rode does its one thing conveniently. The Sennheiser is a more versatile overall system. I would prefer a system that does both lav and XLR with 48v phantom power to do mics on a boom, but neither really does that (if I'm remembering the details correctly.) I'm leaning towards the Rode system, knowing it's a "one trick pony."
have you done something wrong? how could the sennheiser sound so bad on your video, if really sound that bad, could you ask sennheiser what is wrong with it.
Rode sounds like crap in real world use, this is ridiculous. A snap on mic in a square? No. In 2022 it's obvious that the Sennheiser is so much better. The mic on the Sennheiser is so much better for a camera operator, you can just adjust in camera and you don't have to worry about someone changing the volume. Also that Rode mic is really hard to hide and you're stuck with that mic.
440hz is the frequency in your specific voice that is more prominent than all others. The reflective surfaces nearby bounce around and your output of 440hz is making its way from you to the surface to the mic. Your furnace is mainly at 81hz up to 116hz. This can be removed with recording the sound, use adaptive noise reduction, and make a preset so it is always removed
Rode makes great product all around and specialize mainly in microphones. They also have the luxury of keeping the price of their microphones down because their fabrication process is done in-house. Everything down to the capsule is made in their factory. Otherwise, the price would be almost twice the cost. Typically, budget microphones sound aggressive in the low end and distorted in the highs in which is what I hear with the Sennheisers. The Rode sounds very clear and neutral and their is likely a high-pass integrated into the circuit. Two of my go-to microphones in my music studio are Rodes
"Best TINY Wireless Mic" - InstaMic. And to be honest: Neither the Rode nor the Sennheiser are "true" *wireless* solutions. They are just compact 2.4GHz lav transmitters. With the rode being on the large side for "just" being a mic + transmitter. If you have premiere with the automatic audio sync, a Tascam DR10L would be much easier to handle since it is a beltpack recorder. And imho the Instamic tops all of them when it comes to ease of use. Even though it is a bit bulkier, you dont have to run a cable or place a belt pack. Makes my life much easier after many people were not comfortable with running a cable under their clothing for wedding videos.
I've owned two DR10L's since they launched and have used them a lot. We use Plural eyes software to sync between our cameras and audio recording. The Rode is about half the size overall and weight about half as well. You do have to use the receiver and record into a camera or recorder of course, but you kinda have the benefit of the instamic where you don't need to run a cable. Have the instamics been reliable for you?
I've owned two DR10L's since they launched and have used them a lot. We use Plural eyes software to sync between our cameras and audio recording. The Rode is about half the size overall and weight about half as well. You do have to use the receiver and record into a camera or recorder of course, but you kinda have the benefit of the instamic where you don't need to run a cable. Have the instamics been reliable for you?
I've owned two DR10L's since they launched and have used them a lot. We use Plural eyes software to sync between our cameras and audio recording. The Rode is about half the size overall and weight about half as well. You do have to use the receiver and record into a camera or recorder of course, but you kinda have the benefit of the instamic where you don't need to run a cable. Have the instamics been reliable for you?
@@MaksimYuryev My comment may have been a bit over the top, so a bit of a backstory to prove my point: I started of filming events & weddings with a mix & match of 3-4 cheap wireless lavs. Each with a receiver that had do be plugged into a Tascam DR-70. Each needing batteries, channels and a place to be put during interviews, presentations or even weddings and with occasional connection losses (UHF as well as 2.4GHz bands). Then I bought two Tascam DR-10L's which are a blast. Tiny, good battery life, no recorder needed, safety track built in, lockable mic jack. A dream! But then I ran into an issue that NONE of those devices could solve: Priests / wedding speakers / grooms, etc. that denied me to place a lav on them. They did not want the cable to be run, they did not want the device to be on more than a couple of minutes before the event started and so on. Those people ruined my day and the day of some couples forever because of their stubbornness. With the Instamic I dont need to fiddle around with anyones clothing (especially nice for female wedding speakers with skirts...), I can come up to them relatively close to the start because I dont need much time to place the mic, I too have dual recording and if I wanted, I could monitor the device via BT (which I dont, just used it once to set & forget the settings) and I only have two drawbacks: Size, mounting options (no clip, just a magnet) and battery life (1-2h). I would buy more Instamics and pay the import tax before I would even deal with any gifted transmitter+receiver combo.
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Max Yuryev I appreciate your review! I am not sure why people who have channels with no content feel the need to say you were too positive given all the negatives.
You stated your case very logically (as you always do) - same underlying technology, lower price, game-set-match.
We do professional production for major sports and news organizations - you did not suggest that as a market for either of these systems. I would also suggest that a G3 system is also a “prosumer” piece of gear.
I simply cannot understand why an audio engineer would put a high quality shotgun mic on a boom, run a wire down the pole and then degrade the signal by using a wireless transmitter???!
Awesome timing, Max. Was looking at several different wireless mic systems and wanted to get a real world evaluation of the Rode system before making a decision. Thank you!
@@PaulHeirendt Thank you! Yes, you definitely need higher-end systems. Have you taken a look at Diety's Connect system? The price is great and it has features from systems 2-3x the price.
@@MaksimYuryev I'll buy the Sennheiser XSW-D kit if you want to sell it.
Great review as always Max, thank you! Would you go for this Rode set up for a Low budget short film - or fully invest in a boom mic/external recorder set up?
Great review Max. I think the sennheiser sounds a little richer, but the Rode seems like the better way to go.
i think i agree. also i think i hear some noise from the sennheiser but the rode seems to have some autogain as well and not so much noise
The RODE + Smartlav has definetely a clearer sound, expecially in the higher frequencies. My favorite.
I honestly think I prefer the Wireless Go on it’s own, without the lav. I think it’s time to switch from my RodeLink Filmmaker. Thanks for this test and comparison, man! 👍🏻
Bought the XSW after seeing your video and others. Huge problem that no on is talking about. The XSW has super high levels and no adjustment. I IOS which has no internal inputs adjustment for video is almost unusable. Now I’m going to have to buy the go and regressing getting the XSW. I never even considered it would be so over amplified it would not work properly on mobiles.
Bought the Sennheiser when it came and the the lack of gain is crazy. Even on the Sony you have to drop the camera level internally as low as it will go to avoid clipping. It's ridiculous. Forget about it if shooting on a phone. I already ordered the Wireless Go.
Whaaat, I bought the CVM100 wireless mic, now I see this vid and instantly have regrets!
The rode has a serious limitation. The transmitter has to be in line of sight with the receiver. Otherwise it looses the signal
Great comparison Max. For the price, you can't beat the Wireless Go's. Getting mine on Friday and I cannot wait! so tired of how heavy and bulky the Rode Links are!
Be honest - did anyone notice the difference between the Rode with compared to without the additional lav mic?
Its very close.
Very very minimal differences. I believe it was how he had the WG clipped to his shirt but I believe the lav is simply to "look" better. The device itself pulls the shirt too much but its cool to know you can use just the system if a lav is forgotten ect. Rode Killed it
I thought the Sennheiser sounds fuller and Rode somewhat tinny, both with and without the lav.
Agree... Sounds deeper? Has a stronger, even bass'ish sound? I found the Sennheiser better.
@@inkidoo54 It did but he didnt have the cotton in...Im sitting here with the rode thinking of returning for Sennheiser.
@Rich Clark Productions exactly
Agree Senhaiser abviously a better sound, more depth and fuller more dynamic too, unfortunately lots people's ear cannot tell the difference
That can easily be fixed with a little EQ.
Oh Max... I was checking your channel every day for almost 2 weeks. I just wanted to know the comparison between these two and I knew you are the one. :)
Thank you very much. Actually Rode is cheaper here in Australia than the US, and I am blindly going for it. :) :)
This video and another one in which you have compared WIRELESS GO and RODELink, both were very helpful to me. I have just purchased WIRELESS GO after watching your video. Thanks a lot.
Hey Max thanks for another very informative video. The Sennheiser is really a no fuss approach to a lav system. You plug it, set the level on cam and are good to go. The sound of the ME2 II is pro quality (equivalent to 500$ cine lavs). The range and trasmission of the Sennheiser is amazing (walls, distance, people turning and moving and running). Realy for the price you get a Sennheiser (= pro audio reliable gear). The RØDE Wireless GO is a nice little prosumer device and as such it sound clean but tiny and nowhere near pro level lav. The transmission is apparently very bad and basically if you have a talent moving on set or even turning away from you it cuts and I don't even want to imagine it behind walls or at distance. It is basically a vlogging equipement and as such it is pretty fine. That is if you are 5 feet max and facing ur cam.
Oh, Max! You're awesome tech blogger. I've just ordered Rode Wireless Go and there is your review.
I think it's unbeatable product.
Very cool, no doubt. I have transitioned to the Tascam DR-10L, which is NOT wireless. I have had so many issues with RF interference that I have moved away from wireless. I prefer the personal recorders like the DR-10L. It is tiny and can record up to 10 hours. I use one with each of the principle 'actors' so effectively they are separate channels. Then I sync up in post. Yes, it is a little more to fuss with in post, but there is no risk of RF interference. Plus I automatically have separate channels for which I can adjust the levels in post. I also don't give a hoot about distance. I can shoot a person from a 100 yards away with a good lens and the audio will be perfect.
Thanks for mentioning this. I was wondering about RF interference, especially since I will be starting a guitar-based channel. It sounds like the Tascam (or some other recorder which is connected using a wire/cable) is the way to go for my needs.
We have two and have used them a ton but they have failed me at least 5-6 times. A few times batteries died really early and the file was corrupted and a few times it just said invalid SD card when i took it off the groom of subject and audio was lost.. I still use them but I feel nervous each time, so I love being able to monitor while I’m recording. Of course with a wedding if something went wrong I couldn’t stop the ceremony or speeches to fix it but for interviews and other things where you have some control I could. On the topic of RF interference, I’ve only had 1 time I briefly heard RF interference with my RodeLink out of 100’s of shoots in many scenarios. What wireless kits did you use in the past? This thing actually sends two simultaneous signals out and if it senses any interference it uses the other frequency. You should not get any.
I've found that syncing these separate recordings is a nightmare if you start recording after the talent is already away and you barely hear them in the camera's audio. For these cases I much more prefere a wireless system.
@@MaksimYuryev Max, I have used the Sennheiser wireless units. My shoots are outside where the actors are moving around quite a bit and sometimes they are a fair distance away. There are usually houses nearby. I always did my setup in advance finding open frequencies for the units. But every now and then a spurious RF interference would happen. One time I was shooting near a golf course and the employees were communicating with each other using 'walkies.' Boom, out of nowhere it was over, LOL. And there is no dealing with RF interference in post.
@@AdamKuzniar I use a clapboard a fair amount. It is usually loud enough to be picked up by all units. The sharpness of the 'clap' allows for precise synching.
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the Road has more treble and less bass than the Sennheiser, but sounds a little more clear. I don't think either of them sound perfect. but I do like the size of the Rode. I would like to see you test more mics with the Rode Go
Agreed. The Sennheiser sounded a bit muffled. And I didn't notice much of a difference between the Go RX by itself and the RX + lav mic. Think Rode has a winner on their hands.
I already have the Rode Smart lav+ that I use with a Zoom H1 so that Rode Wireless Go seems like a good upgrade.
Of everything I saw people posting from NAB, this was my one absolute must have item. $200! For something I can mic up in 2 seconds, and change to a new subject in another 2 seconds. The Curtis Judd video using the audio from it from the floor of NAB completely sold it as if that wasn't already enough - sounded great in probably the most saturated 2.4 environment around. Mine shows up on Friday!
Always feels good to order a good product.
In my honest opinion, the Sennheiser has a better treble than the Rode SmartLav. I will say however it is very convenient that you can adjust the output gain VS for me I have to run an attenuator for my XSW-D.
Can you share which one you use? I need one as well. I've been looking for something in the -12db range but am having a hard time finding something small. I found -25 and -35DB but that's too strong.
@@MaksimYuryev I'll send ya a PM on FB Max, be on the look for "David Ly"
The rode without a lav sounded surprisingly good!
I like the gain control on the Rode.
great comparison! I just mine from B&H yesterday. Can't wait to give it a run!
I just bought 2 of these after watching the video. Thanks for the comparison! :)
you can get the senn mic with an XLR adapter. This allows you to turn your boom mic into a wirelesss setup. This is an amazing combo for filmmakers and interview set ups that want something better than a 3.5mm mic.
I want one! Thanks for the reviews.
Thanks for a great video, Max! I have the Rode's Filmmaker Kit. Is the wireless GO comparable or worse in terms of sound quality?
I've got 2 Wireless GOs they're great but I'd never use them through a wall reliably. I've done it for a clap track but never dialogue its super choppy. Sound quality wise its brilliant. Not noiseless and best paired with nice preamps but my H6 is just good enough. I use them as my main mics right now until I can afford better but they're soooooo useful both will be in my bag forever. Clip them to chairs, get Foley tuck it into a sock, small enough to put on kids and hides anywhere. The built in mic is also very useable. If you can get G4s get G4s but Wireless Gos are an absolute gem for sound recordists.
Your viewers need to know there are problems with the internal mic on the rode wireless go. at first the internal was either on or off but turning off and back on it would work again. after trying with different camera because it seemed camera sensitive it is dead. plug in an external mic on the transmitter it works. others are having the same problem
I have the Filmmaker Kit and I wanted to switch to Wireless GO as soon as I saw it, but the non-locking connectors made me stay. I just can't trust the the talent won't accidentally unplug the lav when it's hidden somewhere
Very good comparison. How sturdy is the wind shields on the Rode? I've been looking for a lavalier mic to use for interviews and this Rode looks like a great option.
Without a doubt, this is an amazing product that's very reasonably priced. I'm definitely buying this little bad boy.
And oh, thank you by the way, for your awesome videos! Keep it up brother!!!
ahh I was waiting for this comparison!
The most important question (besides audio quality) was not answered. How well do they perform outdoors with potential interference? I don't really care as much about the size if it's sacrificing the potential for more interference from other wireless devices. Also, if I'm outdoors and dealing with wind or with noisy locations, I want to be sure that the mic will just pick up the person the mic is strapped to. Neither of these questions were answered.
Please help me i need a microphone for my yoga vidéos so i am always in mouvement wich one i have to buy? 🥺🥺i am letteraly lost
Hi, Max, very nice test! KIMAFUN has one model nearly same function.
yes, finally someone did a comparison! ❤️
Nice comparison! I've had the Sennheiser in my wish list for a couple months and am now very glad I didn't buy it!
The sennheiser is better in one important regard, out side you don’t have to be line of sight to maintain audio, outside the Rode HAS TO be line of site to the transmitter or you will get cut outs. The Sennheiser does not have this issue
Buying these because of your review. Thank you
This video is soooooooooooo helpful. Thanks a lot.
The Sennheiser does have an ever so SLIGHT edge over the Rode when it comes to audio quality and clarity. But at the end of the day, these are both budget options and the differences in audio will NOT be noticed by the end viewer or client. For one, they have nothing to compare it to as all of the audio will be recorded with just one of either system. And two, it's plenty good on both of them! The biggest thing when capturing vocal audio is getting the microphone as close to the source as possible. By nature, this is what lav-style microphones do. Add in the wireless functionality, and you have convenience and ease-of-use. The Rode wireless Go is a NO-BRAINER for any independent filmmaker IMO. Honestly, even if you're on the higher end of productions and have more expensive gear, I would say pick one of these up anyway, as they are so cheap relative to modern camera gear. I pre-ordered mine a week ago, and it actually ARRIVED yesterday, much quicker than I anticipated. They're so small, the RX has a display on it, has gain adjustability and the TX has a built-in mic for emergencies to boot. Rode knocked it out of the park with this one.
Sennheiser still has my love though of course, as eventually, I'll upgrade to their G4 system. But even then, the Wireless GO's will still be in my bag for if they're needed.
Thanks for the info. I think the transmiter could get to distortion level easly because it has no limiter. What do you think?
Hey Max, what do you think of the Deity wireless system and their new Lav Pro?
Curious what you think of them. Cheers!
Hi Max! Thanks a lot for this great Video. I have a last question about lantency. What do you say? Wich system has less latency. Thanks!
They are both very very low and basically identical. Around 4-5 MS just like the RØDELink. The sennnhieser AVX is around 15.
Thats great. Thanks a lot.
Hello Max, thanks for the video, I've just ordered the Wireless Go, I'll be happy to have your help, does it worth to record into an audio Recorder like Zoom or Tascam ? I've shot with the previous Rode Filmmaker kit and I've had a lot of noise :( Maybe the input of my Fuji xT30 is not good. If yes, will you recommend me one between Tascam and Zoom ? Many thanks, greetings from Paris :)
That rode mic is incredible.... I can't wait to try one out. I think they are going to make vloggong way way easier. The mic moves with you rather then limiting you to a specific area like a traditional camera mounted mic
I have detected an important issue with my Rode Wireless Go. The receiver never indicate full charge when the power is on /off (always appears the same lighting bolt icon). When the transmitter is full charge, stop flashing the blue light indicator (only off mode). Some people say this never stop flashing, not my case. It's normal? I'm afraid not. BEWARE overheating the battery. I will return this product.
Can you add multiple transmitters to the Rode receiver?
@@LukeH No you need one pair for each. If you want two people use this www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O5H and put on on L and one on R. If you need more than that you are going to need a mult-track recorder.
@@DitzlerPhoto Could you use a splitter on the camera and have two receivers operating simultaneously?
@@tinplater I like this idea 💡 very much
@ditzlerphoto could I connect 2 transmitters to 1 receiver with the sennheizer xsw?
Thanks for another great video! This product is a slam dunk.
ordered the Rode Wireless Go as soon as I saw a RUclips demo of it at the NAB show. The frequency airways were saturated with other manufacturers devices but this didn't effect the Rode one bit. Range test very impressive too!
can I ask how far you were able to get? when I used to sell camera/video equipment, the big thing about sennheiser was their insane reliability with range and objects in between like walls. If Rode is able to do all that, I am in.
@@joshuaszeto look at Max's recent video - he compares Wireless GO with the Sennheiser and performs a range test
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Sennheiser has better quality and depth, more mid-low Hz response - also works better outdoors , try a test comparing them outside near a road :)
Rode in-built mics have thinner audio - unless u get a better lav mic to plug into the GO. Rode also suffers from background noise creep-in + over compression in the A/D' chips,
Still a nice product for the price - but the extra range + quality of Sennheiser will be noticeable in more challenging environments.
Yes, I also notice the background noise from the Rode is higher. But still, a well built mic from rode
Hi Max! I really enjoy your videos, and thank you for this one. So the Sennheiser is on sale at $200 - I’m torn. Seems like a no brainer at that price, though I love the features of the Rode...
I film sports so for example volleyball and basketball. I need a mic that I can mic those athletes up that has an internal mic that sounds good but won’t cut out when there are other athletes moving in front of them or if they turn their back to me with the receiver
did you find anything that suit your need? I'd love to know myself
Valentino Hudhra I went with the rode set up
Heard you’ll lose signal if subject isn’t facing direction of receiver; unlike UHF units??
I wish you could add two transmitters to one receiver..
this will be the next big feature.
Which can connect multiple transmitters to one receiver?
Perfect video review. Thank you very much Max. Rode has released a spectacular piece of technology.
Do you think you can pair to mics with one receiver?
Folks should be aware that many lav and other mics will create their own audible interference noise when plugged into this system. Also the built-in mic sound rather thin and tinny in my opinion. Love the size though.
For comparison purposes, which microphone did you use to record most of this video?
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@@MaksimYuryev haha cool :)) audiophile
My Smart Lav + does NOT work with my wireless GO kit. Rode says to use the Lavalier GO.
The Rode sounds really, really good on it's own. That said, part of me feels it doesn't look the best when it's attached as it's distracting. It may not be possible to conceal it in every situation but still, it sounds really good! Thanks for sharing Max
hi - is there a way to feed two Rode mics into the same camera....e.g. when filming a two person interview. Thank you.
well, such a thing should really be done with a multitrack device like the ones from zoom which is a small recording device the cheaper one taking 2 inputs while the more expensive one taking 4 and will let you essentially be able to record a whole interview to one input easy on the go....
with that said, you are way off better avoiding mixing audio to one track until you actually start editing it together as many problems can be easier avoided that way, unless you plan to record each audio source to different channel in your camera that is...
Yes you can. I do it all the time. You need a 3.5mm mono + mono to stereo adapter. With an adapter like this (cheap but very hard to find), you can record each person on separate mono tracks.
www.ebay.com/itm/Hosa-YMM-261-Stereo-Breakout-Splitter-Cable-Adapter-3-5mm-TRS-to-Dual-3-5mm-TSF/263473082015?epid=1900117143&hash=item3d58382e9f:g:uxoAAOSwuHdadLAK
I have the smartLav+ and searching for extension cables cos feeding it to Canon M50 from a long distance always result noisy buzzing, regardless unshielded or recently tried the only “shielded” cable found on Amazon. You seemed read my mind coming up with this video cos I’ve been hesitating to get the Sennheiser’s for its price. The Rode seems killing in all aspect and perfect for me! I’ll go get it!
Thanks for the review - this product looks fantastic. My only concern is how easy the dead cat can pop off. Are those clips for the dead cat strong?
I haven't tried it out in the field yet with the built-in mic, but the clips have some kind of retention built in so shaking it around it didn't go anywhere.
What mic are you using to record this video? It sounds much better than either the Sennheiser or the Rode.
Rode Wireless GO with Smartlav sounded the best. Quite honestly, it was only slightly better than built in Mic on the Wireless GO which doesn't justify a beginner paying the $80 for the Smartlav separately.
I have a huge problem with a high pitch static or interference nasty sound every time and all the time. It ruins all of my videos... Any tips on this?...
I just ordered the Rode and am going to try it out on my video camcorder with live band music. I am going to put it next to the band speaker. I love the sound of it on this video test better then the other one he tested.
It's insane how tiny and compact the Rode kit is. Not just that, they nailed the price so well, they basically made the Wireless Go a must buy for anyone looking for wireless audio on the cheap.
I wish to buy RODE but need two transmitters. Can I use two transmitters with one receiver? I am not that familiar with this stuff so, I would appreciate some help.
ONE thing with the Rode, people I know that use them are losing the mic that goes onto you, sometimes they fall off and people dont notice. With the sennheiser it goes in your pocket. Of course you can use a lav mic with the rode but worth keeping in mind.
Can we used both at the same time? If someone has the answer wath kind of cable do i need?
You Know one thing to be known is to understand if it will be available in closed future a versione with 2 transmitter and one receiver or if it works already this way if you are allowed to buy an extra transmiter apart so if we have to make act 2 actors together they will have their own mic on and everything will be easier . so Rode must create this option and I repeat two or 3 trasmiter and one receiver and they must work at the same time with only one receiver and this will be great
Sorry but you show the Wreless Go on a a6xxx WITHOUT the Eye-Cup because it will not work with the Eye-Cup in Place. I think this is very misleading and should be said by you.
I actually have not tested this. I don’t use the eye cup since it blocks the flip up screen.
We enjoyed this post! And yes, Rodes beat out the other kit. In fact, I just got back from buying two of them!
We enjoyed this post! And yes, Rodes beat out the other kit. In fact, I just got back from buying two of them!
I wish I hadn’t just picked up some expensive Sanken locking lav mics
Good stuff! Now you only have to compare both to the Deity Duo RX, which comes in at about 340$ per lav channel, but with a LOT more features and niceties...
And a lot bigger size I think
@@The67Crucible True, a more typical wireless-mic form factor. But the transmitter is still quite lithe, smaller than a G3 I think, definitely smaller than a RODElink. Hopefully that also means a much stronger signal than these two up in the video.
That’s definitely on another level. You’ll likely see it on my channel soon but I doubt I’ll do a direct comparison.
@@MaksimYuryev Price wise it's ballpark, but yes, the Deity is aiming at the underfunded professional :)
Excellent presentation! Both mics sound great, but the Sennheiser is far in a more broadcast quality level.
Hi i have try this combo with $25 Cheap but good Lav but there are a lot of interference
I regret buying the rode wireless go. When adding their lav mic, the noise floor are way too high, even for my videos.
sennheiser 》 rode - rode recive signal from only one source, but sennheiser from multiple
Does the built in mic cancel out when a mic lav or hand held plugged in?
My camera doesn’t have a mic jack . Is there some way to directly monitor the wireless go with headphones?? Any suggestions ?
The Rode does its one thing conveniently. The Sennheiser is a more versatile overall system. I would prefer a system that does both lav and XLR with 48v phantom power to do mics on a boom, but neither really does that (if I'm remembering the details correctly.) I'm leaning towards the Rode system, knowing it's a "one trick pony."
Yea the XSW system has a lot of options including 1/4 and XLR but there is no phantom power. Both of my shotguns need 48V so I can’t use them.
have you done something wrong? how could the sennheiser sound so bad on your video, if really sound that bad, could you ask sennheiser what is wrong with it.
Does it record automatically ?
I think Sennheiser sound much richer, real, and crispy sound output
I ve been lot of negative reviews about Rode Go regarding the inability to pickup sound from the external lav mic setup. Can u pls clarify it once?
I have seen on Rode video that you can also monitor the audio using a wireless bluetooth earpiece, can you confirm that feature or how to set it up?
Really? Wow I haven’t heard about that. Where did you see it
Rode sounds like crap in real world use, this is ridiculous. A snap on mic in a square? No. In 2022 it's obvious that the Sennheiser is so much better. The mic on the Sennheiser is so much better for a camera operator, you can just adjust in camera and you don't have to worry about someone changing the volume. Also that Rode mic is really hard to hide and you're stuck with that mic.
Are you able to plug in other mics into the GO, such as a shotgun or parabola for off camera shooting? Or is it only for lav mics?
Any mic that can connect with 3.5mm or an adapter that doesn't need phantom power.
EQ 440Hz out of your voice and treat the room. Cheap packing blankets will work fine.
Can you tell me more about 440hz? Our main issue with the room is we have a furnace next door so that’s constantly on.
440hz is the frequency in your specific voice that is more prominent than all others. The reflective surfaces nearby bounce around and your output of 440hz is making its way from you to the surface to the mic. Your furnace is mainly at 81hz up to 116hz. This can be removed with recording the sound, use adaptive noise reduction, and make a preset so it is always removed
I do that for the furnace voice, but thank you for the tip I will dry it!
Rode makes great product all around and specialize mainly in microphones. They also have the luxury of keeping the price of their microphones down because their fabrication process is done in-house. Everything down to the capsule is made in their factory. Otherwise, the price would be almost twice the cost. Typically, budget microphones sound aggressive in the low end and distorted in the highs in which is what I hear with the Sennheisers. The Rode sounds very clear and neutral and their is likely a high-pass integrated into the circuit. Two of my go-to microphones in my music studio are Rodes
Having the option to swap batteries would be perfect. In a full day shoot you can't rely on just one internal battery
Did you guys tryed the InstaMic? instamic.io
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nice, but what if you need to record a dialogue of 2 people ? can RODE or Sennheiser support 2 wireless mic at the same time ?????
He stated the rode can do up to 8 units
Saw this a few weeks ago and just order the Go Wireless based on your review. Be here next Tuesday.
How are you finding it?
"Best TINY Wireless Mic" - InstaMic.
And to be honest: Neither the Rode nor the Sennheiser are "true" *wireless* solutions. They are just compact 2.4GHz lav transmitters. With the rode being on the large side for "just" being a mic + transmitter.
If you have premiere with the automatic audio sync, a Tascam DR10L would be much easier to handle since it is a beltpack recorder.
And imho the Instamic tops all of them when it comes to ease of use. Even though it is a bit bulkier, you dont have to run a cable or place a belt pack. Makes my life much easier after many people were not comfortable with running a cable under their clothing for wedding videos.
I've owned two DR10L's since they launched and have used them a lot. We use Plural eyes software to sync between our cameras and audio recording. The Rode is about half the size overall and weight about half as well. You do have to use the receiver and record into a camera or recorder of course, but you kinda have the benefit of the instamic where you don't need to run a cable. Have the instamics been reliable for you?
I've owned two DR10L's since they launched and have used them a lot. We use Plural eyes software to sync between our cameras and audio recording. The Rode is about half the size overall and weight about half as well. You do have to use the receiver and record into a camera or recorder of course, but you kinda have the benefit of the instamic where you don't need to run a cable. Have the instamics been reliable for you?
I've owned two DR10L's since they launched and have used them a lot. We use Plural eyes software to sync between our cameras and audio recording. The Rode is about half the size overall and weight about half as well. You do have to use the receiver and record into a camera or recorder of course, but you kinda have the benefit of the instamic where you don't need to run a cable. Have the instamics been reliable for you?
@@MaksimYuryev My comment may have been a bit over the top, so a bit of a backstory to prove my point:
I started of filming events & weddings with a mix & match of 3-4 cheap wireless lavs. Each with a receiver that had do be plugged into a Tascam DR-70. Each needing batteries, channels and a place to be put during interviews, presentations or even weddings and with occasional connection losses (UHF as well as 2.4GHz bands).
Then I bought two Tascam DR-10L's which are a blast. Tiny, good battery life, no recorder needed, safety track built in, lockable mic jack. A dream!
But then I ran into an issue that NONE of those devices could solve: Priests / wedding speakers / grooms, etc. that denied me to place a lav on them. They did not want the cable to be run, they did not want the device to be on more than a couple of minutes before the event started and so on. Those people ruined my day and the day of some couples forever because of their stubbornness. With the Instamic I dont need to fiddle around with anyones clothing (especially nice for female wedding speakers with skirts...), I can come up to them relatively close to the start because I dont need much time to place the mic, I too have dual recording and if I wanted, I could monitor the device via BT (which I dont, just used it once to set & forget the settings) and I only have two drawbacks: Size, mounting options (no clip, just a magnet) and battery life (1-2h).
I would buy more Instamics and pay the import tax before I would even deal with any gifted transmitter+receiver combo.