Unleashing Your Creativity: Rode Microphones for Exceptional Audio Recording

RØDE microphones – Regardless of whether you are a podcaster, a filmmaker or a YouTube creator you already understand that sounds are equally important as images right?

Not many people watch silent YouTube videos and you wouldn’t make much ROI on silent online advertising.

Sound plays a pivotal role in all content in today's world.

You could be producing some incredible video footage, but if it is not supported with crystal-clear dialogue, music or background sound effects, it loses all its punch.

Great movies go down as great movies many times due to their soundtracks as much as anything else.  Who could forget the soundtrack to ‘Rocky I, II and III’, ‘Predator’ or ‘JAWS’ they have stood the test of time.

When you look at today’s market and look for the best sound quality to support your endeavours you look for experience in the field that can capture the essence of what you are trying to convey – well look no further than RØDE microphones.

History

RØDE has been around since 1967, so they are no slouches when it comes to being at the top of the tree, not just in performance but exceptional sound quality and affordability; allowing beginners to get a foothold in the market.

Their range is vast such as:

• Shotgun Mics
• Wireless Kits
• On-Camera Mics….plus many, many more

So, in this blog, we will take a look at two of RØDE’s primary products available on the market that can enhance a professional's audio credentials for varied filming requirements, but also bring new beginners into the market with their easy-to-setup and use solutions.

Let’s give you a few ideas for Unleashing your Creativity!

Wireless Microphones

 RØDE’s Bread & Butter

As a rule of thumb when audio recording it's best to be close to the microphone when speaking, certainly closer than two meters with the right equipment will get you good audio.

Wireless microphones are useful when you are in ‘selfie’ mode on a camera-mounted setup.  In this case, the sound can become muffled due to distance so this is a perfect solution.

A RØDE wireless microphone means the performer can be around 50 meters away and by wearing a Lavalier mic can still record crystal-clear audio.

A wireless microphone is easily hidden and can be placed in a belt pack transmitter.  The transmitter will then transmit the audio to the on-camera receiver.

Given the numerous advantages these have, still, if you are a vlogger you need to ensure you keep the mic as close to the subject as possible regardless of the camera’s distance.

RØDE Microphones - Wireless Go

RØDE Wireless Go gets you straight into premium wireless audio even if you have little background knowledge.

Its superb compact system comes with the secure Series III with a 2.4 GHz digital transmission.  The kind of system that suits videographers, vloggers and mobile journalists down to a tee, again, regardless of experience.

Setup

It couldn’t be easier, it’s good to go at the press of a button. Wireless Go can deliver clear audio around 230 feet away (70.1 meters) allowing you to fully focus on the shot.

RØDE don’t confuse you with awkward dials or complicated menus.  They have a power-and-go function with an LCD screen that is simple and to the point of what you need.

The Wireless GO captures perfect audio even without the external mic.

They have produced an all-around complete system with a clip-on transmitter which is miniature, a clip-on receiver and a wireless omnidirectional microphone capsule (built-in) plus you’ll get a bunch of accessories to be able to use to enhance your audio output and get you up to speed.

Simply clip on the transmitter to an item of clothing (unseen to the camera) and ensure the receiver is close to the recording device, after this all you need is to have the receiver output and output connected.

So, if you are using the transmitter's integrated mic, or hooking up to the RØDE Lavalier Go, your audio will be clear and on-point.

Note: The RØDE Lavalier Go is sold separately.

Among beginners and professionals alike this is considered right up there as one of the best systems on the market.

With its easy portability, audio quality and range you can get really creative with your visual shots knowing your audio won’t be compromised.

RØDE Wireless GO II

Taking the original GO and expanding on it with updates now allows you to have two-person shoots, with a much further range, onboard recording and now flexible output options.

RØDE’s Wireless Go II System gives vloggers, videographers, mobile journalists and others the ability incorporates quickly and seamlessly crisp and clear wireless audio to whatever setup they are using.

Again, experience levels play no part and neither does the device they are using to record. 

Having upped their security using Series IV 2.4 GHz digital transmission, means not only is it easily operable with built-in mics such as the RØDE Lavalier, the system is set up and good to go at the push of a button.

With this model, you can shoot away knowing that your audio is crystal clear up to a whopping 656 feet (200 meters).

Once again RØDE has made a point of keeping things simple. There are no confusing dials and menus. Just a bright LCD screen that informs you of what functions are operable and what you need to know to get the basics right.

NOTE: The RØDE Lavalier Go II mic is sold separately

Once you’ve mastered the Go II and are thinking about what’s the next level, then The RØDE has designed the ‘Companion App’ this is more advanced and gives you access to many more customised settings.

For those of you out there that have some experience in the field, you’ll appreciate the transmitter's versatility. Even in a run-and-gun scenario, the built-in mic still allows for a smooth clean audio capture. Also, with the dual-channel receiver, you are getting a superb compact option. So, for compact setups, you really need to look no further.

SUMMARY

In this blog, we have merely touched upon two of RØDE’s lauded microphone solutions.  If you scour the market place you will find a complete range of audio equipment that goes all the way up to some of the most globally renowned music artists and producers and to some of the world’s best filmmakers and studios.  RØDE is a name synonymous with exceptional sound quality, consistency and longevity.  So, assess your requirements carefully and jump into RØDE. Once you do, you may find another product on the market that can offer equal quality, but we doubt very much equal price.  Good luck!