Line Input for Wireless Go II | 3 SAFE ways to connect into the mic input. 

I've been looking for this for 6 months , thank God

Cricky! I was thinking the other day on behalf of a charity I help "how to connect my yamaha mixer to my phone via a Radial DI box". Thanks for the advice to consider an Attenuator cable. You saved me quite an embarrassment 🙏

This video is pure gold, I was about to plug my Rodelink into a soundboard with no attenuator

Sir very nice information...No one has as much information as you in all youtube channels

Very nicely explained and filmed! The only thing I would like to suggest is using a DI box with that can take an XLR in on the _instrument_ / _line_ side (such as a Radial ProAV1) so that you get a +4dBu line level to 600Ohm balanced mic level _in_ _the_ _DI_ _box_ , and then adapting the XLR microphone output with a special unbalanced cable to a 3.5mm TRS plug for the RØDE Wireless Go transmitter. That way you don't risk using the DI box as a step-up transformer which can happen if you use it as you did in one of your examples (3:09) with a mixer _output_ to DI _output_ connection. Using a DI box backwards like that is not recommendable in my opinion.

FINALLY! I've been looking for a solution like this for ages...NOONE is talking about this in the videography business, thank you sir 🤗

thank you . i was looking for this solution since months

Thank you Gary. This is very helpful. Will the camera have to record to receive the clean audio from the mixer or would it work without.

Super helpful!! Exactly what I was looking for :)

Hey Gary, you’re the goat. Have a great freakin day.

Very nice. you sir know more than the videographers and cinematographers on several prominent facebook groups apparently. I'm guessing that this method also works with other lapel mic systems like the zoom f2 and tascam dr-10L

Why bothering with special attenuator cables instead of using the 'PAD' setting in the TX settings? I guess that's supposed to do exactly that - attenuating :). I doubt you'll damage the input with a standard line out, even if the level would be too high. But I have to say, ANY video on that matter is helpful, since RODE really fails completely on instructions and a proper manual for that thing. No pinouts, no exact technical data, let alone alot of 'hidden features' nowhere mentioned. So thanks for the video!

Sescom makes an attenuator cable that is RCA to 1/8” so get that and no need to have two cables.

Would it be ok to connected the wireless go with a -25db Attenuator cable??

Can you do the first connection using the monitor outputs?

Thank you sir

I am curious about how this setup is correct in respect for ...streaming.. to all social platform... as one having the video and Audio in one going from the DSLR camera or A camcorder and not having a picture and vocal delay once the internet and various platform like zoom among many others receive the immediate stream

Bagus sekali, thank You

I can use Irig pre 2 ?

not sure who can help me with this question? can i use this same method but rather connect to a powered speaker main output?

Quick question is the first method compatible with the rode go 1 the first version!?

Firstly thank you for the video, So my current set up is my receiver into USB C to iPad Pro 2021 and transmitter is plugged into a sound board. When I go to adjust my levels/volume on the fine settings or any setting, I don’t get a decrease or an increase on the volume on receiver. Since I my iPad don’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack im Unable too do further tests. I’ve contacted Rode and hope too have a solution. Thank you

Hi Gary. I would like to know if it would be possible to record audio with a rode transmitter and connect the receiver to the input of a mixer which is connected to a laptop which records audio. Would it be possible? Do I need a special protective cable?

I don't use a mixer but my theory is this would work the same if I wanted to connect via audio interface but just using one of my XLR outputs on the interface with the same connections. That way I can use plug-ins to shape the sound coming from my microphone in real time instead of post production. Has anyone tested this as well?

Hi Gary, would you do the same setup if connecting output from mixer to a mobile phone for livestreaming? Thanks in advance for the reply

Since those 2 RCA connectors go to a single 3.5mm TRS connector, will they be combined as just one channel when sent to the receiver, or will it be transmitted to the receiver as separate left and right channels?

Hello Davies, Attenuator Cable is Unavailable in our country, can you give me another Alternative solution for this?

Thankyou sir For This Video Wireless Microphone In Live Streaming Church 🙏

Do those cables work with The Boom XD Pro Comica audio system?

Hi. Is this still gonna work without attenuator cable?

Can i use the heaphone jack output on my mixing desk and would that still require the attenuator? Thanks

Thank you. This is extremely informative.

Do you thin this would work with the DJI Mic2 as well as the RODE system?

Do I need the attenuator cable if I am connecting the TX from my monitor output that has a control?

Amazing Gary!!! 🔥😊❤️

Very clear and understandable video. I use an audio recorder, such as a Zoom F6 or a Sound Devices MixPre. There are many others. These can output a level adjustable feed, which is usually marked as "camera out". Then use a 3.5mm male to male cable. Your solution is perfect for users of mixing desks.

is it ok to use 6.5mm mono plug in the 3rd method? i will use 6.35mm adapter and it will convert to stereo and balanced right?

does this record everything like the songs, dj sound effect or just the voice ?

Don't expect the sound operator to give you a feed. Unless you make it easy by having the proper equipment. They don't have time to solve your problems. And be on your best behavior when approaching them.

Have a look at the Rode VXLR+ adaptor, it’s converts phantom power down to regular 3.5.

Thanks for the video. I got my answer. Just need the final step is to know if it’s possible to connect a double jack input to the camera, the canon r5?

what if you mixer doesn't have: RCA outputs The only XLRs you have are for your speakers??

I just had a rehearsal we tried to record direct into camera using the wireless me and all of the audio is blown out and clipping. I didn't plan to do it this way but the sound guy said "hey just plug it in" and i said "i guess why not" but your saying it could potentially damage the device and now I'm worried.

If I have a 20db attenuator cable and the DI box why do I need to set the DI box to 20 dB doesn’t that give me me a total of 40 DB into the road transceiver

2:50 What is the purpose of using an additional "step-down" cable with DI box, when DI box do it?

Can anyone out there tell me how to connect wireless lapel mics to a camcorder through a soundboard, wirelessly, Please. Is it the same principal you see here?

Do I need the attuneator cable if connecting the Transmitter to the monitor output, which has a control knob?

Hi! I have a sonny rx100 , is possible to connect it to the mixer for audio.

Hi, Is it still gonna work without the attenuator cable?

Wow, this video has been EXTREMELY enlightening!! THANK YOU!

Thanks for the great video! I just have two questions. 1. I am finding it hard to find the attenuator cables where I live but DI boxes are everywhere. If I have a DI-box with -40dB attenuation, can I skip the 35dB attenuator cable? I am guessing it is less attenuation that your setup with -20bB on the DI-box and -35 on the cable. 2. I notice in most videos about DI boxes, the instrument is plugged into the DI box's input and the DI box's output is plugged to the mixer's input. How come in this application, the source (the mixer) is going into the output on the DI box and the recorder (the Rode Wireless Go Transmitter) is connected to the input on the DI box? Does the DI box work in both directions? Thanks again for all the help!

Thank you sir !!!!

Hello. Can I connect speakers in the output of the mixer for live broadcasting on stage? (the distance is not far) Thanks

Can we use stereo to rca cable instead of this two cables I don't know this cable mute the mic in rode transmitter Can you put a link of a good di box

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Hi! I can se the Rode to receive a stereo sounds and not mono? I try, but the sound capture is mono..

Thanks for sharing this tip sir. I just subscribe to your channel.

Can you make a tutorial of this to an iPhone live video.

When the sound coming from teh Rode GO II receiver, goes into the camera en goes out of the camera via the hdmi cable to an Atem Mini Pro ( or directly to a laptop) I'm obliged to put the camera Rec level to 20, instead of zero. When I put it to zero, i get no sound. ( How does it come that I need to put the audio REC Level of the sony ZV E10 camera tup ( to 20 ) ?

Sir can I connect the rode receiver unit to a Bluetooth speaker using a 3.5mm headphones jack as you shown and use it as an amplifier for big live classes for offline teaching , kindly help me..

With this video YOU SAVED ME! My event is tomorrow, so thank you very much for this video!

Huge issue with using the rode go 2 with headphones. The output is not meant to be used with headphones. No dedicated amp. So although you may get the signal there it's very weak in headphones. I just returned one because of this. Was hoping to use it as an iem system as well as a video mic. Unfortunately it doesn't work well for iem.

Can you tell me how to connect the Behringer D120 Di Box to my Boya Xm6 -s2 and mixer for audio to my camera

Hi , if i am using attenuator cable connected to the transmitter can i connect it directly to one of the mixer output ? do i still need a DI ? a second question is do i need attenuator cable to connect the RX(receptor) to the camera ? thanks in advance

Hi. What is the mixer board your using. now since this video is 10 months - 2yrs ... is their an update on information and or upgrading to this product setup ...

Could this be done with something other than rode? Like would it work for other transmitter/ receiver systems. Our church doesn't have funds right now for the rode. Thank you

Hey Gary, this is a perfect solution. I would like to hear your opinion on connecting the line-out of my ZOOM H6 to the input of a RODE Wireless GO I or II transmitter without an attenuator. Do you think this would harm the transmitter? (PS. I tried it once and my transmitter “survived”, but now I am sceptical).

hi Gary, im using headphones from my audio interface. the receiver plugged into the audio interface, and my audio is very degraded, very low quality. do you know a fix for this?

One question about option 3. Can you connect Rode with mixer directly, withot that black box?

Thank you! This is what I was looking for. I do have a question though....if I'm risking not using the attenuation lead and instead relying on my Di box for this, should I set the attenuation on the box for more than -20db?

First method seems applicable yet cheap. By the way, the DI Box with reversed input shocks me that it works.

How would you hook up the receiver to the soundboard? Such as the pastor is wearing a wireless mic and the receiver needs to be connected to soundboard

Complete newbie here - can the XLR system you described also be used to record audio from the mic receiver instead of the sound board directly?

Great video!!! I have a 1/4 to XLR Cable. I have connected that cable setup to the Tascam DR40X. My question is would you recommend this or will the 1/4th make the Rode Go 3.5mm jack loose or damage it? I am looking for the best solution without hurting my gear. I did see the Rode XLR PRO +. Let me know your thoughts.

Thank you very much sir ❤

Thanks Gary! This is very helpful. One thing that I don't understand is that why do you not need a DI box for method 1? For method 2 and 3, you seem to be using both a DI box and a attenuation cable to reduce the power.

Been looking everywhere on RU-vid for this! Thank you. For method 2, can you hook into the back of a speaker as well?

This is great!!! I have a question can you use with a Phone instead of a Actual Camera??

Could you also run the cable from a headphone jack on the mixer to the rode transmitter and control the volume with the headphone output?

thanks, you helped me out with this info.

I might add for inexperienced & potentially excited enthusiasts who may seek to export some these techniques to other applications , it should be noted for beginners that using the passive DI box backwards, as is done here, turns a low impedance line signal into a ‘Hot’ amplified signal (the reverse of what a DI box is typically designed for) - Don’t reverse a DI box without due consideration and precaution. 😊 Additionally, of the three methods described here, people might be interested in learning how to get the best quality audio from a venue mixer / sound system. Unfortunately budget (cheap) DI Boxes have poor quality transformers- they will degrade sound quality. If you we’re prepared to spend extra, you could get a DI specifically designed for the purpose of taking audio ‘out’ (and not using a guitar/keyboard DI box backwards) Unfortunately, a high quality transformer DI can run into hundreds of dollars for something that will preserve HQ sound. In the scenario featured in this RU-vid, a DI box is completely unnecessary unless a very long cable run from the transmitter to the mixing desk is required. The alternate option suggested here is an ‘RCA’ cable mated to a TRS ‘Line’ attenuated cable - RCA & LINE outputs host different electrical metrics which presents impedance mis-match issues when simply adapted in this way - the difference between JACK LINE & RCA is more than the shape of plugs and sockets and ideally would be first electrically converted to one standard or the other for best audio. Of the three suggested connectivity tips, and options are not limited (as they sometimes can be with venue systems) and High fidelity sound is the goal, then the preferred option for ‘best quality audio’ is to take audio from the mixers TRS or XLR line outs (called Monitor, AUX , Aux (mono)send etc) directly connected to the attenuation cable., which incidentally is actually what this cable is made for - no other devices required. You could of course take either of the mixers Left or Right main OUTPUTS via attenuation cable, however audio would only be mono, but fine for centred vocals. All this advice is subject to recommendations from respective Brand names - not all these Camera transmitter s / receiver s operate technically identically - check with manufacturer first. Just because something works a few times, does not mean it is safe for the indefinite duration- slowly occurring damage can be resulting.

What if I have 2 cameras?

Thank you - your first soluton uses RCA cable but my questions is instead of using RCA cable can I use 1/4 jack adpter (which converts 1/4 output to 3.5 mm TRS input) with 3.5mm TRS cable? look forward to your suggestion here please. Thank you

Hi Gary and thank you for your insight and solutions. Re. Method 2, would the XLR line output of a PA powered speaker (Yorkville EXM Mobile 8) use the same components (RODE Go II transmitter, attenuator cable, adapter, DI box, XLR cable) as the line output from a mixer? Thank you!

Mate this is golden!!!!

Some great insight there. 👍. Hope this works with other transmitters-receivers models, like the wireless MPH 05 that don't seem to have adjustable decibel level switch.

thank you for the in depth video! i recently bought the Xenyx X1222USB and my need is to connect 6 mics to it. it could be 6 XLR lav mics to start with, but as i now collect info on how to make it a wireless solution, ive encountered problems in process of thoughts. also, i saw there is a "wireless ME" by now which happens to be a bit more affordable. anyway, as every receiver can connect 2 transmitters, i wonder if there is a way to have 3 receivers connected to the mixer simultaneously. the scenario is 6 ppl at a table talking (podcast/just chatting), recording with pc/laptop in OBS studio (so the usb connection of x1222USB is crucial, i reckon).

Thank You so much for this video. 🙏

Thank you so much dear. Please guide me : Is there a way to connect a Wireless Lavalier Microphones to a Audio Amplifier without a separate receiver for itself to connect with the amplifier , (like people connect it with a mobile and make RU-vid videos etc.?) But this is for public address in an auditorium.

Hi Gary, When I use the Di box at -20 Db with the attenuator 3.5 mm cable, the final sound that I am hearing is very low so, can I change the DI box's setting to 0 dB because it gives the right level of sound that I am hearing?

Hello, I have a soundcraft ui24r, how can I use the wireless go2 to be able to listen to all the channels in my streaming that I do with a Yolobox and perhaps equalize each one separately if possible. Thank you in advance

Nice explanation!! I do have one more question- What cable do I need to connect the rode wireless go 2 to zoom f3 as stereo input ?

for the second method, could go directly into the DJ's speaker with the XLR, instead of his board?

Awesome & Thanks :)

Can we use zoom audio recorder like h5/h6 with ability to reduce line output gain to output mixer line out to phone for phone call? No need of di box or attenuated cables? What do you say? I don't want to fry the phone...😅

We have been video recording for a while at our church using a long wire that goes from our amp to our camera. We are suddenly getting radio interference. If we switch to this wireless method, would it eliminate the radio interference?

Hi Gary, thank you for making this super informative video. I'm hoping you can provide some advice... When converting a balanced XLR output (sound desk) to the Rode Wireless Go 2, can I get away with NOT running a DI Box and only use an adjustable Line Level Control (Attenuator) box from Jaycar Electronics? I intend to run XLR - RCA adaptor cable to the Line Level Control (Attenuator), Attenuator RCA output to the Rode Wireless Go (via RCA - 3.5mm adaptor) I am recording an event which is taking place in 3 seperate auditoriums simultaneously (3 sound desks) and I'm hoping to avoid purchasing a tone of additional equipment if it's not necessary. I figure having a slightly noisey audio feed from a sound desk would be far better than capturing audio from the speakers. Thanks in advance for you advice. Cheers

Hello Gary. I have rode wireless pro. Will I have to do the same? Cause the new model can attenuate the volume of the transmitter. Thank you and please let me know 😊

DI boxes are great! I use them for all sorts of things! 😎

Very good exceplination thank you very much