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) contains 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 contains digital (USB-C) and analog (3.5mm TRRS) outputs, guaranteeing the mic works with many various gadgets, together with cameras, smartphones, laptops, tablets, and extra. Additional, the transmitters also can pair to a variety of different Rode Sequence IV appropriate merchandise, such because the RodeCaster Professional II and Duo and the brand new RodeCaster Video. The Rode Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) system contains two transmitters and one receiver. The receiver is the one with the LCD. As for its design, the Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) “marks the return of Rode’s distinctive wi-fi kind issue,” together with an built-in clip design that makes it simple to connect the mic to belts, collars, clothes, and chilly shoe digital camera mounts. Rode says the Wi-fi Go is as at house on a DSLR or mirrorless digital camera as in a smartphone rig, USB mic setup, or house 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” know-how alongside 128-bit encryption, promising secure wi-fi audio recording at ranges as much as 260 meters (853 ft) with line of sight.
The built-in battery can document audio for as much as seven hours per cost, and because of 32-bit float recording, it’s attainable to get well clipped or excessively quiet audio recordsdata. The receiver has 32GB of onboard storage. There may be additionally clever GainAssist know-how onboard to ship output achieve management and security channel recording. The security channel is a second audio recording at a decrease quantity in case the first channel will get too scorching. 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 answer 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 bunch of latest options that shortly established itself as a brand new customary 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 increase 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 most recent wi-fi mic additionally is available in a variety of latest limited-edition colours, together with crimson, orange, inexperienced, purple, pink, blue, cobalt, clay, lilac, stone, rose, and moss. That’s a whole lot of coloration selections. The Rode Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) is designed to shortly work with a linked digital camera with none fuss. Nonetheless, for individuals who require further 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 out there as an non-compulsory buy. Pricing and Availability The Wi-fi Go (Gen 3) is out there to order now for $299 with transport anticipated in early January. The limited-edition coloration variations aren’t but accessible to buy, and potential patrons are as a substitute invited to hitch a waitlist. The brand new Cost Case is $79. Picture credit: Rode
