Rode Wireless Go II - Wind test
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- Rode Wireless Go II, wind test performed in windy conditions while riding a bike.
I set out on a field test to see how the new Røde Wireless Go II performs in windy conditions. I also tested the Røde Lavalier Go. I was really impressed with the wind noise cancellation of both products, and I can certainly recommend them for anyone who needs strong wind noise cancellation.
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I am filming at the beach and was concerned about the wind. You saved me so much time and effort. Thank you!!!!
So glad that it was helpful! Thanks.
Am I the only one, who complains, that most of your talk is only on the left channel? Just received my WiGo2, love it!
Hello and thanks for your comment. You’re not the only one who has noticed that the uploaded clip is only on one channel. I got a little too excited when I edited the video that I forgot to double check the audio with my proper headphones. However, it is completely on me and not at all Rode’s fault. 🙂
Glad that you too love the Wireless Go 2. It is truly amazing. 👍
Take care
In all actuality, you gave a "1" in Setup 2 when it comes to Wind Noise Cancellation and I have to give it a 4, because I've used ALL kinds of Lav and Shotgun mics and NOTHING compares to the test you did. I was just BLOWN AWAY! Couldn't believe how clear you sounded with little to no wind in the background. I'm still amazed. I even watched a vid that showed a guy who did a Lav Mic comparison in a busy city and it was just as amazing! I'm so glad people like you actually do these types of tests. I can't wait to get mine so I can start recording outside where I'll be in windy, traffic noisy types of places. Thank you for this vid!
Thank you for your kind words. Take care and have fun with you mic.
This is Awesome just the test that I need! Cycling and Mic! Keep it up!
Thank you very much. I'm glad that you found it useful. Another wonderful thing about the mic system that I didn't mention is the backup audio that the transmitters record. Came in useful in my latest video "Gravel with Oscar" where the Rode-receiver was not connected properly to the GoPro. I used the backup audio from the transmitter and synced it with the video. So the Rode system really works as a standalone audio recorder... :) Really superb.
Very helpful video Mattias. Thank you!
Thank you very much.
Thanks bro! This is a perfect test!
You’re welcome. Glad you liked it.
The first setup was great and just enough ambient noise to get some atmosphere too. As there's 2 tx units I've thought about it for Julie and I. Thanks for posting👍
You’re welcome. It’s a great piece of equipment and with the latest firmware update it’s even better.
Also for ambiance noise when not talking, just place one tx where you want the noise to come from while recording
Thanks for the test dude!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. 🙂
Another well done video. 👍
Thanks!
Very helpful and professionally presented 👍
Thank you very much. It’s a really good microphone system that has grown on me even more after the test was done. Glad you found it helpful. Take care!
Thank you, Mattias!
You’re welcome!
This is a great test!
Thank you very much. Glad you liked it.
for headphone users make sure you change your settings to record stereo instead of mono. if not im sure that during video editing you can make the audio come out in both ears
Hello, and thanks for watching.
It was my first video using the wireless go ii, and I didn’t know that it only recorded to one channel. During editing I wasn’t wearing headphones so I didn’t notice until long after upload. Super annoying.
I have learned my lesson and become really interested in audio in the process, so something good came out of it. 🙂
Hi Mattias, thank you for a practical and succinct review.
Thank you very much. 🙏
I am currently going round and round deciding what is the most suitable microphone setup to prevent wind noise when shooting with my iPhone 12 and although this is more than I would like to spend I think it will future proof my setup if I move to a “real” camera.
I agree with you. The setup works really well with both my GoPro and my Sony a6600, so it’s a smart way to future proof.
@@Maydeus okay fantastic, that’s reassuring to know! Thanks again Mattias
You’re welcome.
Very interesting! I've been using a SmartLav+ with a basic pop filter for ages, and it works pretty well in light wind. But I haven't even dared try it in anything more than a light breeze. Looks like there are some good options if I need to upgrade... And wireless does sound appealing...
Yes. I have been super impressed since I got it. There is no wind noise at all with the transmitter. Almost sounds like a post production voiceover. 🙂👍
@@Maydeus When I get fed up with my short lav cord I'll definitely look into this. But first a new camera I think...
What camera do you use today? I use a Sony A6600, a GoPro Hero 8 and sometimes my iPhone. The A6600 is fantastic, the GoPro is ok but a bit unstable.
@@Maydeus I just shoot everything with my Galaxy S10e and sometimes a cheap GoPro Silver 7. Haha, I'm such a cheap bastard when it comes to photography. So, time to change that a bit - thinking of getting a Sony ZV-1. It's not as good as A6600 but it has some nice features for vlogging.
I’ve heard some really good things about the ZV-1. Certainly easier to handle on the go than the A6600.
Great presentation Mattias! I've been looking for an awesome audio setup for my GoPro 9 while motor vlogging on my Harley. Was thinking of using this with the dead cat inside my full face helmet. Not too many videos on that scenario...whats your opinion?
I think you should go for it. It’s a great microphone. The cable (3.5mm) is not that great though. A few times I’ve had to sync audio in post. But since the Wireless Go records to the transmitter it’s not a deal breaker, at least not for me.
And also, thanks for the kind words. Glad that you found the video useful.
Happy vlogging!
I'm a little late with my reply, as an audio solution attached to an Insta 360 One X2 for Moto vlogging, I purchased the Rode wireless Go. With the receiver attached by a cold shoe mount on the end of the unextended selfie stick clamped to my handle bars. The transmitter in my jacket front top pocket and a Sony LV1 mic with dead cat inside my full face flip front helmet. Voice audio was Good though I wished the mic would pick up more ambient noise ( the exhaust), it probably would have done this better had my helmet not been so noisy, the seam of the flip front and a comm system do cause a bit of drag. Unfortunately I lost the receiver when it flew off at speed, I really should have secured it with tape or something. In an effort to save money and have two mics/transmitters, one for exhaust note or pillion I bought the cheaper Synco G2 A2 wireless system. While it performs well stationary or at slow speed, at higher speeds it was clipping/disconnecting, I thought this was down to wind. However It became clear on a road scarified for re tarring that it was vibration which was the cause of the disruption. I never had this issue at any speed with the Rode and so will be purchasing the Go 2. Video of both the Rode and the Synco are on my channel if you're interested, although by now you probably have already bought the Rode for yourself. Hope this helps anyone looking to do the same.
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Great video buddy and thank you for the info. I do have a couple of question. Do you think its worth buying the Lav Mic and do you think its worth paying the extra for the GO II or stick with the GO ?? Many thanks
Thank you. I'm glad you liked the video.
For cycling purposes I don't think it's worth buying the Lav Mic as you'll get the best quality straight from the transmitter itself. Having said that, I do however have one lav for each transmitter so that I can use it in other settings and I absolutely love the lav mics from Rode.
I don't know enough about the original Wireless Go to give you a well grounded answer, but just the fact that the GO II have two microphones would be a deal maker for me. That way you can mic up yourself and a friend and do interviews or chats while riding and both will be heard perfectly.
@@Maydeus Thank you. I guess I need to save for the GO II. Thanks again.
The original Go has the same performance, the only difference the go2 can internal record, has better wind muff attachment for the top of transmitter, and comes with 2 sets. But audio performance is the same.
I am thinking about buying wireless Go II and this video helps a lot. Thank you!!
Could you answer me some questions? I see you attached the transmitter very close to mouth. What was the gain level? Is it possible to capture whispers under such conditions(windy and same gain level)?
I am glad that the video was helpful.
The gain level was set to “Mid” (which is -12db) in Røde Central and there was no post processing of the audio. In some of the videos I’ve recorded since the test I have had the transmitter further from the mouth and I have been speaking a lot quieter. In my video “Is this the largest ocean[...]?”, I speak pretty softly in one section where I am sitting down and I feel that the audio is still very good and clear. Check it out for reference.
I don’t usually whisper while riding, but whispering in windy conditions should not be a problem. But, I haven’t tested it so I don’t know for sure.
Keep in mind though that you can record with a safety channel, so you can capture a wider range.
@@Maydeus Thank you for reply!
I checked the video "Is this...". I can hear breath while riding and it's good enough for me. Was it also "Mid" gain level?
Could you clarify the safety channel? This function is the one of the reasons why I wanna buy this product but no one explain how it works in details, thus I don't know if it works as I expect. My camera does not have a mic input, so I must rely on onboard recordings. Where is the safety channel audio stored? In transmitter memory or only output of receiver? Since the latest firmware 1.6.0 allows one transmitter to work as a standalone recorder, it's the best for me if it can store the safety channel on it without receiver...
@@jestemvfx that video used the exact same settings as the wind test video.
Røde has a good section on their website about the safety channel. I haven’t used it myself, but the main idea is that you record on two channels simultaneously and one of the channels is set at 20db lower and can serve as a backup for any clipping that the main channel captures. It should as well be stored on the transmitter, but to be sure, please check their website. I believe they are pretty good at answering questions directly.
Good luck with your audio recordings. Take care.
@@Maydeus Thank you again for the quick reply! Ok, I will contact Rode!
Wow! The transmitter sounded amazing! Did you record with out the receiver? It would be great to be able to record with just the transmitter. I listened to your video with headphones. I could only hear your voice on the left channel, except for the gopro audio. Is it possible to put the same audio in both channels?
Hi. Thanks for watching.
I recorded with the transmitter connected to the receiver, but it’s possible to only use the transmitter and then sync the audio and video in post production. I use that approach more often now.
The default is that the audio is recorded in mono (can be changed so that it records in stereo using both channels). Unfortunately I wasn’t using headphones myself when I edited (I’ve learned from that rookie mistake) so I missed changing to stereo in the editing process in Premiere Pro. It’s really simple to change from mono to stereo in Premiere Pro, and probably just as easy in most editing softwares. So, yes, it’s possible to put the same audio in both channels.
I hope I answered your questions, otherwise, don’t hesitate to ask more questions.
Take care!
Thanks for the reply. I think mono in both channels will sound better than stereo. Give them both a try. Best of luck to you and your channel!
@@kumoitojp that’s true and actually what I meant. Two-channel mono.
Thanks for your support.
How do you listen to 2 people talk while recording at the same time? Can
each of you plug in headphones in the MIC jack of the unit attached to
you? Or is there some wireless function? Meaning is it possible to not
only record your conversation...but can you communicated with each other
when far apart? I want to use with my friend and I while riding bikes
and using my phone to take video..so I assume it would record audio on
both my phone AND units themselves? Also why was it only on 1 speaker?
Hello. Thanks for your question.
I don't think it's possible to use them to communicate between riders far apart, but I'm not sure. Check with Rode on their website.
The reason the audio only came out in mono is that the default setting is to record in mono. I had missed that when I made the video and I wasn't using headphones when I edited the material (which I have made a habit of doing since then) so I didn't notice until afterwards. You can easily switch to recording in stereo when using only one of the transmitters. Or else, it's quite easy to turn mono into stereo in the editing process.
Thanks for watching.
I only bought this system for bike rides :D It would just be cool if I could actually hear what my partner was saying so we could have a conversation EVEN when not near each other.
Hello again. I’m not aware of any possibility to use the wireless go system as a communication device. To my knowledge the system only works as a recording device.
Is there a way to attach the receiver to a bicycle? Or what do people usually do while riding? I was thinking of attaching the receiver to my smartphone which will also be attached to the bike.
Hello. Sorry for the late reply. I missed the question as I was on vacation.
I attach my receiver to the GoPro using the Media Mod. I’m not aware of how it would attach to a smartphone. Sorry.
What db setting did you have the rode mic without the lav? I'm curious because I want to ski with my rode wireless and commentate at the same time.
Hello and thanks for your question.
The Rode Wireless Go II has had multiple firmware upgrades since then. I believe I had it at medium when I recorded the video, but I don’t think that’s an option anymore. I usually use -12db now and it works well.
@@Maydeus thank you for the help and awesome video! Can't wait to test it out. Think I'll try to put it at -24db.
@@CoryGrasser thanks for your kind words. Good luck with the mics.
@mattias Would you say the built in mic is good enough for interviews/podcast or is it worth using a lav mic?
My opinion is that the lavalier only adds in esthetics and ease of use. The sound quality in the transmitter itself is good. I could easily see a solution where you would mic up two people with the two transmitters. Especially for interviews. For podcasting I would use a different solution, but for interviews I think the wireless Go 2 is a good solution.
@@Maydeus thanks for the feedback. I started looking at a solution with Zoom Podtrak P4 and lav mics for a portable and yet good solution for interviews/podcast.
But after seeing how much you can do with the wireless go II and then the amazing wind performance you shown, I feel maybe not the best product but the best allround/easy to setup. Also with the free RØDE Connect it seem to bridge the gap and give wireless go II the stuff missing from running a classic mixer setup.
@@plawsworth sounds like you’re on to something… 🙂👍 I can, of course, only speak for myself, but for me it is the perfect setup.
Sometimes I don’t even bring the receiver on my bike rides, but sync the audio in post production. Works really well and is easier to deal with while on the bike.
why is this mostly in my left ear?
Because I missed fixing the channels in editing. So completely my fault.
Fortunately, that is not a problem anymore. The unit now records to both channels (firmware update, I’m sure) so I don’t have to fix the channels in post anymore.
Thanks for watching.
Errrr... i'll be honest. Nice test... but are you sure it was windy?? The trees aren't moving... and nothing on the water behind you either!! I'm be surprised if it was above 10knots!!
It’s all relative what counts as windy. It was windy for a cyclist. I don’t know what a windsurfer counts as windy, but I checked my Strava activity details just now for the day I recorded the test. It said 16.6 km/h (9 knots). I cross referenced that with historical weather data from wunderground.com. The close by airport VXO (about 3.5kms from where I rode) had sustained winds of 10-15 mph (9-13 knots) on the 24th of March 2021 between 10am and noon.
Probably not windy for you, but any more wind than that and I would cancel the ride.
@@Maydeus yes totally.. I need a 30knots wind check 😁🤣
@@WindsurfingTV that’s what I suspected. Thanks for enjoying the video though. 🙂 Stay safe in the wind.
Or I could ride side by side with you as a boom mic operator?
That's clearly the best solution. I was afraid to ask. Thank you! Could you be here at 0700HRS tomorrow? 🕖 Then we'll do a monster ride together. 😉
I can't do 0700HRS tomorrow, are you crazy? I work about 70 hours a week, you live halfway across the world, last minute tickets would probably be thousands & thousands, etc, etc. ...can we do 0715HRS instead?
0714HRS. Don’t be late!