Discover the Best Wireless Transmitters & Receivers
1. Rode Wireless GO
Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Excellent Mic for shooting YT videos
Reviewed by Martin on B&H Photo Video
I do a lot of How-To videos on YT using my iPhone 13 Pro Max. I used to use a Lav mic that was tethered to my phone and I'd clip the Lav to my shirt. This Rode Wireless has freed me from being tethered to the iPhone and I love it. The way I wear this new mic is, I wind a Ace bandage around my chest and clip the mic on it in the middle then put a t-shirt on to cover it. No noise at all from rubbing on the shirt. The mic itself is somewhat recessed down into case. Great design so no rubbing can occur. Then I walked outside in 20mph winds and absolutely no wind noise coming thru the mic. My shirt was acting like a dead cat. I was thrilled because most all my videos are done outside. This Rode Wireless mic does come with two small dead cats that clip on the mic, but I found that the clips are crazy small and difficult to clip on the mic and I didn't know whether they'd even stay on the mic under my shirt. That's when I tried the mic under my shirt without them and that worked fabulous. To make this mic work with an iPhone, be sure to buy the 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Microphone Cable which is an extra cost. About $12 or so. This cable has a black and a gray end. This cable hooks the mic and the iPhone together. The cable that comes with the Rode Wireless has a black end on both ends and will not work with a iPhone. You will also need a Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter that plugs into the iPhone then the 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Microphone Cable plugs into that. This Rode Wireless was just turn it on and it automatically paired and I was ready to go. Great sound. It has 3 gain settings. Hi, med and low. I found for my voice and where I placed the mic, med was the best setting. ... More
Well worth the money!
Reviewed by Brandon on B&H Photo Video
I received my Rode GO Compact Wireless Mic today. This set is outstanding!!! Size: The two units together are slightly smaller than a standard business card. They are thin, compact, and easy to deploy. Application: I used my set immediately to assist my wife with a FB Live broadcast. We filmed in the backyard of our residence. Her audio was strong and crystal clear. There was no interference from the sound of the waterfall. The clips on the back of the units are the same size as a shoe connection so they both fit perfectly in a cold shoe. I placed the TX box in a cold shoe with the mic facing me (selfie style) and made a quick video. Even with the TX box a couple feet in front of me the sound was still amazing. I can't say enough about this set. I haven't owned them long enough to confirm battery performance but the batteries performed well all day and still have more than 50% life. If you have always wanted a LAV set but were turned off by the cost, this is the set for you. $200 is a steal for the capabilities and ease of use. It will improve your audio performance more than you can imagine. For reference, I already own a traditional Rode wireless LAV set that performs flawlessly. This set has comparable audio and is much easier to use. Take a moment to consider the Rode GO Compact Wireless Microphone system. **I have no affiliation with Rode or B&H. I am just a consumer that produces several videos a week. ... More
2. Rode Wireless GO II
Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System
RODE WIRELESS GO II - TOP wireless microphone system
Reviewed by Roman on B&H Photo Video
I was of course a big fan of the original Rode Wireless GO and excited to try out this new updated version. Especially once it seemed that Rode had listened carefully to and addressed the wishes that many users of the first version had shared online. Now after I have had the chance to use the Rode Wireless GO II I can happily confirm that Rode did address at least all my issues with the previous version. Not only that but they included extra features that I didn't even think of before but that I now see how helpful they are. One such feature is the ability to record a backup version of the audio that is 20db lower so that any audio peaks can be fixed. Whereas the original Wireless GO employed a single channel, version II is a dual-channel system, capable of handling two transmitters at the same time for simple, two-person shoots with low latency (3.5 to 4 ms). Use the Rode Central Mac/Windows companion app (iOS/Android apps coming soon) to unlock powerful features and device customization-onboard transmitter recording, configurable safety track recording in dual mono mode, file playback and export, and more. Via the app, each transmitter provides an onboard audio recorder offering up to seven hours of uncompressed recording (24-bit / 48 kHz WAV) or 24 hours of compressed recording, perfect for worry-free backup recording or a fast and easy way to capture sound from your subjects. Export files in various formats such as MP3 or WAV (16-, 24-, or 32-bit float) with date and time stamp information as well as automatic markers anywhere the transmitter-receiver link was broken. Since the Wireless GO II can handle two transmitters at once, it features the ability to switch between stereo or dual-mono output modes. This enables each transmitter, and therefore each subject, to be recorded to a separate channel. Alternatively, signal from both transmitters can be mixed together and recorded identically to left and right channels. Use the app to activate safety track recording (-20 dB on the right channel). In addition to the traditional 3.5mm TRS analog output, the Wireless GO II receiver has a USB Type-C digital audio output for operation as a 24-bit / 48 kHz audio interface. This can be connected to a computer with the supplied USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable, to the Lightning port of an iOS mobile device via the Rode SC15 cable, or to the USB Type-C port of a laptop, iPad Pro, or Android mobile device with the Rode SC16 cable (SC15 and SC16 cables available separately). The new Series IV technology extends the line-of-sight operating range of the Wireless GO II to approximately 656 compared to the 230 maximum range of the original Wireless GO. It also offers increased signal strength in crowded wireless environments. Plus, the system is designed to run both transmitters without affecting the range performance. ... More
Amazing value for the price!
Reviewed by Coby on B&H Photo Video
Here's what NEW and improved over the original version 1: 1) The original Wireless GO had only a single channel, version II is a dual-channel system, with two transmitters feeding into ONE receiver with low latency (3.5 to 4 ms). The channels can be mixed or separated Left and Right. 2) Download the Rode Central Mac/Windows app to unlock powerful features and device customization: onboard transmitter recording, configurable safety track recording in dual-mono mode, file playback and export, and more. 3) Via the app, each transmitter provides an onboard audio recorder offering up to seven hours of uncompressed recording (24-bit / 48 kHz WAV) or 24 hours of compressed recording, perfect for worry-free backup recording or a fast and easy way to capture sound from your subjects. Export files in various formats such as MP3 or WAV (16-, 24-, or 32-bit float) with date and time stamp information as well as automatic markers anywhere the transmitter-receiver link was broken. 4) Along with the traditional 3.5mm TRS analog output, the Wireless GO II receiver has a USB Type-C digital audio output for operation as a 24-bit/48 kHz audio interface. This can be connected to a computer with the supplied USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable, to the Lightning port of an iOS mobile device via the Rode SC15 cable, or to the USB Type-C port of a laptop, iPad Pro, or Android mobile device with the Rode SC16 cable 5) The new Series IV technology extends the line-of-sight operating range of the Wireless GO II to approximately 656 feet compared to the 230-foot maximum range of the original Wireless GO. It also offers increased signal strength in crowded wireless environments. ... More
3. Xvive Audio U3C
Digital Plug-On Wireless System for XLR Condenser Microphones
Works great!
Reviewed by Al on Guitar Center
You can't tell that it's there other than by the absence of microphone. There are now two less cables to worry about. Even though I rate the U3C highly, here are some things I would like to see: 1) replaceable batteries, so that I can keep going during long sessions 2) ability to change the relative position of the channel and power switches. The switches can be difficult to see in certain setups. 3) fully charged batteries should be indicated by an LED. No LED at fully charged, in my view, is ambiguous ... More
Works Great and Very Convenient
Reviewed by Hugh on B&H Photo Video
This wireless set makes run and gun shooting very convenient. So far it works well with my Sennheiser ME66 but not so well with my Azden SGM 250 CX which causes an annoying, high pitched whine. Just take the time to test your microphone with this. I purchased two of these. They charge fast.