The TX units light will become a solid blue (not flashing) and the RX unit will show a fully filled battery icon on the screen. Kind Regards, Jason T. RØDE Microphones
Hey Steven, thanks alot for this, and apologies for the late reply, so much going on right now... That is interesting indeed and also because Jason didnt happen to mention if it stops receiving the charge at that point also. Thanks again!
I confirm that is my experience. The Rx shows a solid blue light when fully charged - which I had already observed - and the Tx switches to showing a green battery symbol, full up to the button, and without the lightning flash, at least as it reaches full charge. This is with both switched off. This behaviour of the receiver I had not noticed before, but just today I was checking because my receiver has become slow to charge fully and I was watching it.
Hey thanks for that, very interesting to know because my now just stay blinking until, well until I unplug them anyway... thanks again and have a good one!
At 3:50 in the video, you can see on the transmitter that it has a battery level indicator for both the transmitter and receiver. Also, when charging other devices, lights usually stay on (versus blinking) to show that they are charged but it does not mean that it is still being charged. Nikon and Canon camera batteries both do this.
Yes this is my experience. It's annoying. When they've run out of charge I've I've not been able to simply connect them to the charging cable and keep using them. They are completely dead until they are fully charged again.
Very informative. Took these out, after a few months of using other mics. And I wondered how I used to know they were charged. First of all, the showed to be almost fully charged after at least six months of not being used. Second of all, turned off, the don't show much. So your video was just what I needed at this point. Thanks...
Hey thanks heaps Peter and sorry for late reply. Yeah it’s frustrating that it is like this and I have let Røde know too, Hopefully it improves on the new model
My charging tests shows the charging current goes down after 2 hours..don't worry about overcharging, the electronic inside it's a very sophisticated and the battery has a BMS anyway. There is no harm if you let them plug in for days!
I have the answer and fixed your problem, because i just noticed today, and immediately figured out the issue and the green light started to show up after it’s s fully charged 😂😂😂😂
Thanx dude . Used the rode wireless go last evening. And wondered on the transmitter . Now I. Know thankyou for making this video so my.qustions have been answered. Take care buddy.
I also found out that if you charge on a PC or laptop when you plugged it in it makes a sound like windows is letting you know that it is plugged in as a device and when it is fully charged, it makes a sound like when you unplugged a recognized device and disconnected it. So if the blue light becomes solid fails you, the sound would be your sign it is charged. And I think it won't overcharge since that sound indicates it is not comnected anymore hence it has stopped from letting currents in.
Wow that is really interesting to read, so do you hear it go beep even when still plugged in? I'm going to try and see what happens for me cos I need to recharge now. Thanks for the idea! Look forward to hear from you again!
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Yeah it still makes a sound, I ran out of charging stations and just used my PC to charge them both and it made that sound plugged in. :)
@@TheOFWProjectWorld oh yes it did make the sound for me still plugged in with the transmitter, but it didnt do it with the receiver, that one only beeped when I unplugged it - that is good to know though cos the transmitter doesnt have the icon, thanks again
The Wireless Go uses a lithium battery so it would be incredibly dumb for the guys at RØDE to have it charge the battery continuously. I've had my USB charge monitor on it and when it's charging it is putting about 130 mAh into the battery and at the end it's putting about 10 mAh into the device, which is probably just enough to power the circuit that monitors the battery and flashes the LED. I think we're all good. There would be a LOT of complaints if they did indeed trickle-charge these batteries because they would fail quickly.
Hey thanks Tony and apologies for the late reply, I completely agree with you. I have heard they have had many complaints, but for me anyway I am always aware when to take it off the charger.... so far. For sure if I have a failure I will be knocking on Rode's door because I just bought a second unit!
Guys I wondered about this as well, so I plugged both receiver and transmitter in to be charged. The blue light indicator on the transmitter will turn from blinking blue to a solid blue when completely charged.
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy the first time i charged it stopped flashing after several hours of charging, but the next time i tried (after i used it) it never stops flashing now. I think if you charge it too long this happens. do you have any update?
RODE should always include COMPLETE instructions with their products and not make it's customers research and/or guess. For their costs, it definitely should be included already.
My question 🤓 🍻 I still think it’s a overlook to turn off the charge logo once charged even tho it’s not charging (probably) when developing the software and they don’t want to admit it. They just should send a software update; come on rhode!
💯 totally agree, it even looks weird a few months later because now the battery icon never looks full, it’s looks like it would be 80% or something anyway not as far as it did before. Hmmmm 🤷♂️
The Other Photo Guy any update on the wind muffs? Supposedly they say they were developing a new one to give out. Also without one if it is on your shirt don’t let the thing flip and face you cause the audio becomes loud and muffled.
PROJECT ANUBIS hey mate, the whole device runs way too hot and the dB buttons only make it hotter. No update on the wind muff, they just said to push it in, twist it and then pull it to make it more secure but it still falls off being knocked from the side.
Hey there, hope you are well. The wind muff replacement is available on the Røde website you need to register your warranty for the wireless go and then order one through the online form and they send it out to you... I found it a little bit tricky to find the form so I just emailed the contact link directly. Hope this helps and have a great day today!
Hey thanks for the tip mate! Yeah I agree I been using a while now and it has never been a problem for me, but even others who have watched this had issues, so I think some devices could perform differently! Have a great day and keep well!
I have a different problem on my brand new wireless go. I charged them both up as stated in the manual. Now when I turn on both units the receiver LCD screen shows the Transmitter isn't charged. When I plug in the charge cable the blue light on the transmitter goes solid blue and turns off completely after a couple seconds. Is one of the units broken? I dont feel comfortable going on a shoot with a battery indicator that shows one unit is almost empty even though it isn't.
Hi there, that sounds like a fault for sure, I havent seen that behaviour at all on my units, I think for that one you should be in touch with rode for a warranty replacement. Sorry you are having that experience but it is helpful to know there are other faults as well. Have a good day and thanks again!
I was wondering myself how do you know, when to unplug the devices? How do you know when it is fully charged??? So to err on the side of caution I simply unplugged it before going to bed.
That sounds like a device fault for sure. Have you verified the charger first to make sure it is working correctly? Otherwise if it still might be under warranty I would return to the merchant or email info@rode.com to discuss how to get a replacement. Sounds annoying for you but all the best having it sorted.
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Thank you for your reply. I have emailed Røde. They adviced me to try an other charger, but no luck with that so far. Again thanks for replying. I will se if the merchant gives me an option for returning it.
I have an issue with the Wireless Go II. When I plug them in one (unit 2) shows the blue flashing light and the main unit just shows an empty lightning bolt. But I leave them on for hours and hours and no charge whatsoever...I'm totally confused as to why they won't charge...
Edit: So I've realised that my units will not charge if they're powered off. Even though they show indicators showing they are charging - they aren't. I have to actually power them on, then they'll actually charge up. So strange.
Hey Ryan, oh bugger that sounds crap! How old is your set? The one that won’t take a charge doesn’t sound cool, does it power on with a cable at least so you could try update the firmware? You can download firmware from RØDE website. Otherwise if it wasn’t damaged in any other way, you should definitely contact RØDE at their service page here rode.com/en/support/contact they will be able to get you sorted, they’ve always been really helpful, and quick, when I have contact them. Let me know what happens or if the firmware update helped…
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.
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Conor (RØDE Microphones) Jun 25, 2:08 PM AEST Hi Sergio, Thanks for getting in touch, you won't have an issue with the battery overheating if you charge it for longer than 2 hours. It usually takes around 2 hours to fully charge the battery from empty, however, once the battery is fully charged it won't continue to charge so there is no way to overcharge the battery. The LED on the TX will stay solid blue once it is fully charged, this is completely normal and how the unit is supposed to function. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Kind Regards, Conor Service and Support RØDE Microphones
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Conor (RØDE Microphones) Jun 25, 3:44 PM AEST Hi Sergio, No the screen on the RX doesn't change once it is fully charged, but you should be able to see when the battery is charged on the RX as the green bar will be completely full. Kind Regards, Conor Service and Support RØDE Microphones
So, the set I purchased charged properly the fist time... The flashing charge light turned solid indicating that the Transmitter was fully charged... The second time I tried to charge, the tranmitter light flashed indicating it was charging. 24 hours later, and the LED is still flashing. Morover, once powered on, the battery level of the transmitter (as reported by the receiver) is only one bar (i.e. empty)... Not good, given that it is only a few weeks old.
Woah, hey there, that does not sound good, what a pain in the a$&, hopefully it either resolves or you can get a replacement directly, it would be good if there were at least some option to reboot on reinstall firmware!
Oh hey, oh no that doesn’t sound good. If it not simply a faulty unit, which would be weird because of quality control - it may need a firmware update or some sort of reset. Does it power on with a cable? Otherwise if this problem persists I would contact RØDE asap, you can fill in their service form here rode.com/en/support/contact hope it works out, let me know
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Thank you for replying. It is new out of the box. It won't turn on. Also will not take a charge. I will contact R0DE. Thanks again for your time.
You totally have a point here, I say Rode screw up, this is one of the greatest drawbacks on this microphone, and on top, you can not replace the batteries?
Hey there and sorry took a while to reply...ha I never thought about the internal battery not being replaceable, I wonder how this affects the lifespan of the device as a whole... thanks again and I hope everything is all good for you right now
Chur bro thanks for your video! I’ve got an issue with charging my transmitter, it won’t charge full it stays on the same spot yet the lightning bolt is still showing. No problem with the receiver, I even tried different power outlets to see if it was an isolated power output issue but still haven’t got the green bar filling up on the transmitter. Chur cuz thanks for the video.
Hey Mark, yeah that’s a new one even though the bar doesn’t fill up on mine either, I reckon it could be faulty and be in touch with @rodemicrophones to see what they reckon. Yeah that’s a bit annoying, do you still get good battery life out of it?
The Other Photo Guy hey thanks for the reply, I ended up sending mine back for a replacement under warranty. By their response I gathered this wasn’t an uncommon issue. I thought it may have been my over charging, so I’m gonna play it careful and only charge when needed. Cheers 👍
Yeah I reckon that’s a good idea. At least they replaced it, so they should though also. I always make sure to pull mine off the charge after an hour if I can remember, haven’t had any real dramas yet, not like yours anyway. Sweet as mate have a wicked weekend!
Hello) I have the same problem with my rode wireless go. Did somebody decide that problem with no filling bar on receiver? Thank you in advance for reply.
My Rode Mic set does not charge reliably - very weird - i connect the receiver to my Mac - and even when i change the USB connection around sometimes it charges sometimes not. That is very cumbersome when you teach online and never know whether the set works? What do you think is happening here - short of it being a faulty receiver? Am i doing something wrong?
Hey there, that is not good news, I don’t think you could be doing anything wrong, have you perhaps checked the firmware for updates? Otherwise perhaps email info@rode.com to check your warranty information. I hope it fixes itself or goes back to normal soon!
Has anyone taken it apart? Unless it's glued, Dremel tool needed. Would be interested in seeing battery. Thinking it might be a small pouch type. If someone has a broken unit I can perform a video autopsy. Let me know.
Hey Steve, yeah there’s a thought, I have not seen inside a unit but would be interested for sure! I’ll keep that in mind and thanks for dropping in have a superb day!
Audio Output Standard 3.5mm TRS microphone input Supplies 2.8V plugin power for compatible microphones “Power” and “Link” LED’s Power LED Solid = internal battery is above 20% Slow flash = internal battery is below 20% Rapid flash = internal battery is below 10% Double flash = Charging through USB (solid when 100% charge is reached) Link LED Solid = Paired and transmitting to an RX Slow flash = Not connected to the RX or out of range Rapid flash = in pairing mode (will time out after 3 seconds) Off = TX is in charging mode and not transmitting to a reciever
Hello! Thank you for this video, I just got mine a week ago and noticed the same thing! So i gather the only way for us to know it is charged is to check the green battery on the receiver screen?! In which case i should just unplug the charger after 2 hours because it should be done? (i charged it for 20 mins and checked, the battery was green first and then very quickly went to red lol like an old phone battery indicator ) so clearly it needs atleast 2 hours?
Aditi Chengappa hello there hope you are well and thanks for watching, yes that is absolutely right but also for the transmitter you can wait till the blinking blue light goes solid then unplug. I am still worried if it overcharges battery but even since I made this video I have had no problems although I just charge like for an hour then put them away. :-)
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy OKay i seem to be having a completely different issue, looks like the TX is not even holding charge! I charged mine for 2 and a half hours, receiver is just fine, the mic batter indicator is already showing battery red after 2 mins of turning it on! Safe to say i should get a replacement ?! lol
Oh gosh, that does not sound good at all, does the transmitter light blink when plugged in to charge? That does sound like an issue especially if it won’t hold the charge... so annoying for you but hopefully you can get it sorted!
Hmm, I personally have not encountered that issue, someone else may let you they have, there may be a way to factory reset the device but I couldnt find out how, you could check with Rode directly at rode.com/en/support/contact hope you are able to get it sorted
What?!?! That does not sound good, perhaps when the battery runs out it will reset or something! If not and you might be in warranty still email info@rode.com and ask them to help you get sorted! Hope it comes right for you.
Hey there, my TX holds charge almost indefinitely, it has always had charge when I turn it back on... sometimes it might have depleted a bit if I leave it for a few weeks...
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy ok I have noticed in the manual that I should charge it for 2h... maybe that was the case It was never fully charged and hardly lasts me 5h.
I sometimes wish I could drop a bunch more cash on some high quality audio kit but for the consumer level price of the RODE wireless go’s they have been pretty good.
Have you noticed this issue at all? What do you think is happening here?
The TX units light will become a solid blue (not flashing) and the RX unit will show a fully filled battery icon on the screen.
Kind Regards,
Jason T.
RØDE Microphones
Hey Steven, thanks alot for this, and apologies for the late reply, so much going on right now... That is interesting indeed and also because Jason didnt happen to mention if it stops receiving the charge at that point also. Thanks again!
When the transmitter is being used while plugged in is it constantly draining and recharging the battery or is it running off external power only?
How fully filled is fully filled for the receiver? All the way, even to the tiny spot left? All green and no non green space left on the battery icon?
I confirm that is my experience. The Rx shows a solid blue light when fully charged - which I had already observed - and the Tx switches to showing a green battery symbol, full up to the button, and without the lightning flash, at least as it reaches full charge. This is with both switched off. This behaviour of the receiver I had not noticed before, but just today I was checking because my receiver has become slow to charge fully and I was watching it.
Found you due to this Rode mic video. Really like your content - have subbed - great to see another Kiwi on RUclips! Chur :-)
Awesome mate!!! thanks for dropping in, and I'll be sure to check out your stuff also, have a great weekend and all the best!!
The blue blinking light on both my units becomes solid when they are fully charged.
Hey thanks for that, very interesting to know because my now just stay blinking until, well until I unplug them anyway... thanks again and have a good one!
What about for the receiver? How does one know for sure when charging is completely full?
At 3:50 in the video, you can see on the transmitter that it has a battery level indicator for both the transmitter and receiver. Also, when charging other devices, lights usually stay on (versus blinking) to show that they are charged but it does not mean that it is still being charged. Nikon and Canon camera batteries both do this.
Hey there, sorry for the late reply, been out for a while and thanks for clarifying that, yeah that makes sense too.
Yes this is my experience. It's annoying. When they've run out of charge I've I've not been able to simply connect them to the charging cable and keep using them. They are completely dead until they are fully charged again.
Very informative. Took these out, after a few months of using other mics. And I wondered how I used to know they were charged. First of all, the showed to be almost fully charged after at least six months of not being used. Second of all, turned off, the don't show much. So your video was just what I needed at this point. Thanks...
Hey thanks heaps Peter and sorry for late reply. Yeah it’s frustrating that it is like this and I have let Røde know too, Hopefully it improves on the new model
My charging tests shows the charging current goes down after 2 hours..don't worry about overcharging, the electronic inside it's a very sophisticated and the battery has a BMS anyway. There is no harm if you let them plug in for days!
Great new thanks for that!
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy I'll post a video about charging soon.
I have the answer and fixed your problem, because i just noticed today, and immediately figured out the issue and the green light started to show up after it’s s fully charged 😂😂😂😂
Thanx dude . Used the rode wireless go last evening. And wondered on the transmitter . Now I. Know thankyou for making this video so my.qustions have been answered. Take care buddy.
Hey thanks so much for this kind feedback really appreciate that! Have a wicked week mate!
I also found out that if you charge on a PC or laptop when you plugged it in it makes a sound like windows is letting you know that it is plugged in as a device and when it is fully charged, it makes a sound like when you unplugged a recognized device and disconnected it. So if the blue light becomes solid fails you, the sound would be your sign it is charged.
And I think it won't overcharge since that sound indicates it is not comnected anymore hence it has stopped from letting currents in.
Wow that is really interesting to read, so do you hear it go beep even when still plugged in? I'm going to try and see what happens for me cos I need to recharge now. Thanks for the idea! Look forward to hear from you again!
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Yeah it still makes a sound, I ran out of charging stations and just used my PC to charge them both and it made that sound plugged in. :)
@@TheOFWProjectWorld oh yes it did make the sound for me still plugged in with the transmitter, but it didnt do it with the receiver, that one only beeped when I unplugged it - that is good to know though cos the transmitter doesnt have the icon, thanks again
Good video. I always hear that new devices should be fully charged before using. I was not sure about this device. Loving this mic anyway
Yeah for sure it is an awesome mic, looking forward to pick up the version 2 ASAP!
The Wireless Go uses a lithium battery so it would be incredibly dumb for the guys at RØDE to have it charge the battery continuously. I've had my USB charge monitor on it and when it's charging it is putting about 130 mAh into the battery and at the end it's putting about 10 mAh into the device, which is probably just enough to power the circuit that monitors the battery and flashes the LED. I think we're all good. There would be a LOT of complaints if they did indeed trickle-charge these batteries because they would fail quickly.
Hey thanks Tony and apologies for the late reply, I completely agree with you. I have heard they have had many complaints, but for me anyway I am always aware when to take it off the charger.... so far. For sure if I have a failure I will be knocking on Rode's door because I just bought a second unit!
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Yeah I also have two sets. They both behave the same on the charger. They stop charging when full :-)
@@tonylorentzen awesome, thanks for the reassurance Tony
My mic has not shown all green in a long time.
Oh man that sucks, do you still get a decent use out of it each charge?
Guys I wondered about this as well, so I plugged both receiver and transmitter in to be charged. The blue light indicator on the transmitter will turn from blinking blue to a solid blue when completely charged.
Can you tell me how long it takes? I've left mine charging for hours and it still blinks blue - never solid...?
Hey Abehija thanks for that, I haven’t noticed my one stop flashing ever 😫 maybe there’s some difference or maybe fault?
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy the first time i charged it stopped flashing after several hours of charging, but the next time i tried (after i used it) it never stops flashing now. I think if you charge it too long this happens. do you have any update?
I also have this wireless go Rode and i do not have that problem. After an hour and a half the blue light stops blinking.
RODE should always include COMPLETE instructions with their products and not make it's customers research and/or guess. For their costs, it definitely should be included already.
Totally agree, I must say their other products have been great and the wireless 2 is awesome also!
My question 🤓 🍻
I still think it’s a overlook to turn off the charge logo once charged even tho it’s not charging (probably) when developing the software and they don’t want to admit it. They just should send a software update; come on rhode!
💯 totally agree, it even looks weird a few months later because now the battery icon never looks full, it’s looks like it would be 80% or something anyway not as far as it did before. Hmmmm 🤷♂️
The Other Photo Guy any update on the wind muffs? Supposedly they say they were developing a new one to give out. Also without one if it is on your shirt don’t let the thing flip and face you cause the audio becomes loud and muffled.
PROJECT ANUBIS hey mate, the whole device runs way too hot and the dB buttons only make it hotter. No update on the wind muff, they just said to push it in, twist it and then pull it to make it more secure but it still falls off being knocked from the side.
Any updates on wind muff replacements? Thanks for the battery charging information. Very helpful ✌🏻
Hey there, hope you are well. The wind muff replacement is available on the Røde website you need to register your warranty for the wireless go and then order one through the online form and they send it out to you... I found it a little bit tricky to find the form so I just emailed the contact link directly. Hope this helps and have a great day today!
Buddy, i have this wireless go and you have to charge it until the blue light stops blinking and the green receiver battery is full
Hey thanks for the tip mate! Yeah I agree I been using a while now and it has never been a problem for me, but even others who have watched this had issues, so I think some devices could perform differently! Have a great day and keep well!
I have a different problem on my brand new wireless go. I charged them both up as stated in the manual. Now when I turn on both units the receiver LCD screen shows the Transmitter isn't charged. When I plug in the charge cable the blue light on the transmitter goes solid blue and turns off completely after a couple seconds. Is one of the units broken? I dont feel comfortable going on a shoot with a battery indicator that shows one unit is almost empty even though it isn't.
Hi there, that sounds like a fault for sure, I havent seen that behaviour at all on my units, I think for that one you should be in touch with rode for a warranty replacement. Sorry you are having that experience but it is helpful to know there are other faults as well. Have a good day and thanks again!
Yossman hey also have you been sure to check they are paired properly, could be that also maybe?
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy yes they should be paired as the receiver clearly shows the volume bar moving...ok thanks for the suggestion.
I was wondering myself how do you know, when to unplug the devices? How do you know when it is fully charged??? So to err on the side of caution I simply unplugged it before going to bed.
It is impossible to know, I think your way is the best way to do it, I think maybe it will be different on the next model. Have an awesome day!!!
Hi, do you know what is wrong if its indicated that the reciever is low on battery even though its been charging for hours?
That sounds like a device fault for sure. Have you verified the charger first to make sure it is working correctly? Otherwise if it still might be under warranty I would return to the merchant or email info@rode.com to discuss how to get a replacement. Sounds annoying for you but all the best having it sorted.
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Thank you for your reply. I have emailed Røde. They adviced me to try an other charger, but no luck with that so far. Again thanks for replying. I will se if the merchant gives me an option for returning it.
All the best with that and no problem, if the merchant won’t do go back to Rode for more satisfaction solving the problem. Cheers!
I left my receiver charging for 5 hours and it still shows as red and blue blinking lights.
Oh gosh that does not sound good, did it manage to resolve at all?
I have an issue with the Wireless Go II. When I plug them in one (unit 2) shows the blue flashing light and the main unit just shows an empty lightning bolt. But I leave them on for hours and hours and no charge whatsoever...I'm totally confused as to why they won't charge...
Edit: So I've realised that my units will not charge if they're powered off. Even though they show indicators showing they are charging - they aren't. I have to actually power them on, then they'll actually charge up. So strange.
Hey Ryan, oh bugger that sounds crap! How old is your set? The one that won’t take a charge doesn’t sound cool, does it power on with a cable at least so you could try update the firmware? You can download firmware from RØDE website. Otherwise if it wasn’t damaged in any other way, you should definitely contact RØDE at their service page here rode.com/en/support/contact they will be able to get you sorted, they’ve always been really helpful, and quick, when I have contact them. Let me know what happens or if the firmware update helped…
Awesome mate thanks for this, I had been wondering about this myself!
No worries, thank you for dropping in and taking the time to comment, have a great day and catch you again. Cheers from Wgtn, NZ!
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.
Wow yes I see this problem also! Has the same issue with mine I don’t know if it goes to trickle charge or not?
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Conor (RØDE Microphones)
Jun 25, 2:08 PM AEST
Hi Sergio,
Thanks for getting in touch, you won't have an issue with the battery overheating if you charge it for longer than 2 hours. It usually takes around 2 hours to fully charge the battery from empty, however, once the battery is fully charged it won't continue to charge so there is no way to overcharge the battery.
The LED on the TX will stay solid blue once it is fully charged, this is completely normal and how the unit is supposed to function.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Kind Regards,
Conor
Service and Support
RØDE Microphones
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Conor (RØDE Microphones)
Jun 25, 3:44 PM AEST
Hi Sergio,
No the screen on the RX doesn't change once it is fully charged, but you should be able to see when the battery is charged on the RX as the green bar will be completely full.
Kind Regards,
Conor
Service and Support
RØDE Microphones
It means design failure. What do you think?
Yes I think they didn’t even think of it, until it is now pointed out, maybe they did some testing that it won’t overheat
So, the set I purchased charged properly the fist time... The flashing charge light turned solid indicating that the Transmitter was fully charged... The second time I tried to charge, the tranmitter light flashed indicating it was charging. 24 hours later, and the LED is still flashing. Morover, once powered on, the battery level of the transmitter (as reported by the receiver) is only one bar (i.e. empty)... Not good, given that it is only a few weeks old.
Woah, hey there, that does not sound good, what a pain in the a$&, hopefully it either resolves or you can get a replacement directly, it would be good if there were at least some option to reboot on reinstall firmware!
Great Video 📸 Just purchased this won't turn on or charge. Do you know why this is happening? Thank you
Oh hey, oh no that doesn’t sound good. If it not simply a faulty unit, which would be weird because of quality control - it may need a firmware update or some sort of reset. Does it power on with a cable? Otherwise if this problem persists I would contact RØDE asap, you can fill in their service form here rode.com/en/support/contact hope it works out, let me know
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Thank you for replying. It is new out of the box. It won't turn on. Also will not take a charge. I will contact R0DE. Thanks again for your time.
You totally have a point here, I say Rode screw up, this is one of the greatest drawbacks on this microphone, and on top, you can not replace the batteries?
Hey there and sorry took a while to reply...ha I never thought about the internal battery not being replaceable, I wonder how this affects the lifespan of the device as a whole... thanks again and I hope everything is all good for you right now
Chur bro thanks for your video! I’ve got an issue with charging my transmitter, it won’t charge full it stays on the same spot yet the lightning bolt is still showing. No problem with the receiver, I even tried different power outlets to see if it was an isolated power output issue but still haven’t got the green bar filling up on the transmitter. Chur cuz thanks for the video.
I have the same issue. The blue light never stops flashing either... Anyone has a take on this?
Hey Mark, yeah that’s a new one even though the bar doesn’t fill up on mine either, I reckon it could be faulty and be in touch with @rodemicrophones to see what they reckon. Yeah that’s a bit annoying, do you still get good battery life out of it?
The Other Photo Guy hey thanks for the reply, I ended up sending mine back for a replacement under warranty. By their response I gathered this wasn’t an uncommon issue. I thought it may have been my over charging, so I’m gonna play it careful and only charge when needed. Cheers 👍
Yeah I reckon that’s a good idea. At least they replaced it, so they should though also. I always make sure to pull mine off the charge after an hour if I can remember, haven’t had any real dramas yet, not like yours anyway. Sweet as mate have a wicked weekend!
Hello) I have the same problem with my rode wireless go. Did somebody decide that problem with no filling bar on receiver? Thank you in advance for reply.
My Rode Mic set does not charge reliably - very weird - i connect the receiver to my Mac - and even when i change the USB connection around sometimes it charges sometimes not. That is very cumbersome when you teach online and never know whether the set works? What do you think is happening here - short of it being a faulty receiver? Am i doing something wrong?
Hey there, that is not good news, I don’t think you could be doing anything wrong, have you perhaps checked the firmware for updates? Otherwise perhaps email info@rode.com to check your warranty information. I hope it fixes itself or goes back to normal soon!
just bought these and they won't charge at all. SMH Still trying to work thru the issue.
Wow that is frustrating for sure
Has anyone taken it apart? Unless it's glued, Dremel tool needed. Would be interested in seeing battery. Thinking it might be a small pouch type. If someone has a broken unit I can perform a video autopsy. Let me know.
Hey Steve, yeah there’s a thought, I have not seen inside a unit but would be interested for sure! I’ll keep that in mind and thanks for dropping in have a superb day!
i’ve had my rx on charge for hours and it says charging but it’s still on red?
Oh no mate, that does not sound good, hopefully it takes a charge for you! So hard to know, my latest unit is dodgy too.
Audio Output
Standard 3.5mm TRS microphone input
Supplies 2.8V plugin power for compatible microphones
“Power” and “Link” LED’s
Power LED
Solid = internal battery is above 20% Slow
flash = internal battery is below 20%
Rapid
flash = internal battery is below 10%
Double
flash = Charging through USB (solid
when 100% charge is reached)
Link LED
Solid = Paired and transmitting to an RX
Slow
flash = Not connected to the RX or out of range
Rapid
flash = in pairing mode (will time out after 3 seconds)
Off = TX is in charging mode and not
transmitting to a reciever
Beautiful, thanks for that!!! Reckon it’s the same on model II also
I think my TX has an issue. When I plugged it for charging, blue light will appear but then again it will turned off.
Hey that does not sound good, but does it accrue any charge during that time or does it stay low still?
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy still low charge I mean not even moving the charge status. Already contacted the seller and will wait for the replacement :(
@@enyenismvisuals gosh I hope it works out for you, and all the best in the meantime!
Hello! Thank you for this video, I just got mine a week ago and noticed the same thing! So i gather the only way for us to know it is charged is to check the green battery on the receiver screen?! In which case i should just unplug the charger after 2 hours because it should be done? (i charged it for 20 mins and checked, the battery was green first and then very quickly went to red lol like an old phone battery indicator ) so clearly it needs atleast 2 hours?
Aditi Chengappa hello there hope you are well and thanks for watching, yes that is absolutely right but also for the transmitter you can wait till the blinking blue light goes solid then unplug. I am still worried if it overcharges battery but even since I made this video I have had no problems although I just charge like for an hour then put them away. :-)
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy OKay i seem to be having a completely different issue, looks like the TX is not even holding charge! I charged mine for 2 and a half hours, receiver is just fine, the mic batter indicator is already showing battery red after 2 mins of turning it on! Safe to say i should get a replacement ?! lol
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy Oh and the mic blue led started flashing rapidly as well (it was solid when i unplugged it)
Oh gosh, that does not sound good at all, does the transmitter light blink when plugged in to charge? That does sound like an issue especially if it won’t hold the charge... so annoying for you but hopefully you can get it sorted!
Oh gosh you should both email info@rode.com quickly and also let them know the FL and FM numbers on the units.
my TX starts blinking the charge symbol every 20s... 😫 anyone came across this problem?
Hmm, I personally have not encountered that issue, someone else may let you they have, there may be a way to factory reset the device but I couldnt find out how, you could check with Rode directly at rode.com/en/support/contact hope you are able to get it sorted
Was wondering the same thing..... We shoulda got a dji mics instead lol
haha, yeah maybe, I since have the Rode wireless go 2 and it seems to inform better about the battery charging status
Thank you so much!!!!
how to know rode wireless go fully charged?
Hey Miss Nina, from what I can tell, you can’t. You have to just guess when it should be charged, annoying too
me too
Annoying right?
This is so helpful! Thank you so much :-)
Great news! Thank you too!
RX DOES NOT CHARGE AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF
What?!?! That does not sound good, perhaps when the battery runs out it will reset or something! If not and you might be in warranty still email info@rode.com and ask them to help you get sorted! Hope it comes right for you.
how long should TX hold charge?
Hey there, my TX holds charge almost indefinitely, it has always had charge when I turn it back on... sometimes it might have depleted a bit if I leave it for a few weeks...
@@TheOtherPhotoGuy ok I have noticed in the manual that I should charge it for 2h... maybe that was the case It was never fully charged and hardly lasts me 5h.
Hmm that doesn’t sound great, perhaps you have a dodgy TX hope not but could check with Rode, i have emailed service@rode.com in the past for queries.
If you can see the blue light not jump after 2 hour👌
Oh cool thanks for that hint! Makes sense!
Those devices are trash
I sometimes wish I could drop a bunch more cash on some high quality audio kit but for the consumer level price of the RODE wireless go’s they have been pretty good.