Rode unveiled the next-generation Wi-fi Go (Gen 3), the most recent iteration of what Rode calls “the world’s hottest wi-fi microphone.”
The Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) consists of many options that make utilizing the mic extra handy for creators. Like its predecessors, the third-generation Wi-fi Go guarantees versatility to suit a variety of workflows. The wi-fi mic consists of digital (USB-C) and analog (3.5mm TRRS) outputs, making certain the mic works with many various gadgets, together with cameras, smartphones, laptops, tablets, and extra. Additional, the transmitters may also pair to a variety of different Rode Sequence IV appropriate merchandise, such because the RodeCaster Pro II and Duo and the new RodeCaster Video.
As for its design, the Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) “marks the return of Rode’s distinctive wi-fi type issue,” together with an built-in clip design that makes it simple to connect the mic to belts, collars, clothes, and chilly shoe digicam mounts. Rode says the Wi-fi Go is as at dwelling on a DSLR or mirrorless digicam as in a smartphone rig, USB mic setup, or dwelling studio.
At its core, the Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) is a dual-channel compact wi-fi microphone system. It options Rode’s “state-of-the-art Sequence IV 2.4 GHz digital transmission” expertise alongside 128-bit encryption, promising secure wi-fi audio recording at ranges as much as 260 meters (853 toes) with line of sight.
The built-in battery can document audio for as much as seven hours per cost, and due to 32-bit float recording, it’s doable to get better clipped or excessively quiet audio recordsdata. The receiver has 32GB of onboard storage. There’s additionally clever GainAssist expertise onboard to ship output achieve management and security channel recording. The protection channel is a second audio recording at a decrease quantity in case the first channel will get too sizzling. The system additionally helps headphone audio monitoring.
“The unique Wi-fi Go established a wholly new class when it was launched in 2019,” says Rode’s CEO Damien Wilson. “It utterly modified the sport for creators, giving them a compact and easy resolution to recording wi-fi audio with out sacrificing the standard and stability that their craft calls for. The Wi-fi Go II took this even additional, including a number of recent options that shortly established itself as a brand new commonplace within the trade. And now, with the third technology of the enduring wi-fi mic system, the Wi-fi Go is extra highly effective, extra colourful and extra feature-packed than ever and able to elevate the bar as soon as once more. We will’t wait to see what you create.”
As Wilson alludes to, the Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) is available in a mixture of colours. Past the anticipated black and white colorways, the latest wi-fi mic additionally is available in a variety of recent limited-edition colours, together with purple, orange, inexperienced, purple, pink, blue, cobalt, clay, lilac, stone, rose, and moss. That’s lots of coloration decisions.
The Rode Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) is designed to shortly work with a related digicam with none fuss. Nevertheless, for individuals who require extra management, the mic works with an accompanying Rode Central companion app, permitting customers to configure all of the maic’s settings and options.
Alongside the launch of the most recent Wi-fi Go, Rode additionally introduced a brand new devoted charging and journey case, the Cost Case+. This compact case designed for the Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) protects and fees the mic system and delivers two full recharges. The Cost Case+ is offered as an optionally available buy.
Pricing and Availability
The Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) is offered to order now for $299 with delivery anticipated in early January. The limited-edition coloration variations will not be but obtainable to buy, and potential patrons are as a substitute invited to affix a waitlist. The brand new Cost Case is $79.
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