Rode Wireless Go 2 | Buzzing Problems 

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Saw another reviewer state his audio would stop exporting at 7min, but once he started recording uncompressed that issue went away. Maybe Rode will fix with an update. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

i have the same issue with my wireless go system. i m sending it back. thank you for the video was looking for someone having the same issue. tested on the h6 h8 h1n. pretty anoying not suitable for professional work

I had the EXACT same issues on ALL my Rode Filmmakers kits... I bought 4 and ALL of them were buzzing from bad cables.

Good video. It sounds like a bad connection, not a bad wire as another commenter suggested. If it was a bad wire the sound would not remain after switching wires; though it can be a combination of the two. I have heard some variations in the audio of some other reviewers, but not all. It's possible that some units went out with bad ports from manufacturing. I see some people are defensive about your "negative comments" but there is no need for that people. Reviews like these are the only way companies like Rode find out about possible defects in their products. This You Tuber is looking for answers, not confrontation. Please fall back.

This sounds like the same interference I experienced with the original Rode Wireless Go when I used certain unshielded or poorly shielded external mics with the units. It was UNBELIEVEABLY frustrating that a $30 lav would make the noise, while a $9 headset mic didn't. I eventually upgraded to $100 Senal lav mics to solve the problem. But then I was just so disappointed with them that I sold 2 of the 3 sets I purchased for video production. They just weren't reliable enough for my uses. I discovered that it's the 2.4GHz frequency band that is prone to interference. I've since moved on to Sennheiser wireless packs and haven't looked back. I think the Wireless Go units are fine if you keep them close and use the right external mics with them, but the whole 2.4GHz trend in wireless audio just isn't good enough for anything more than vlogging or maybe RU-vid videos that aren't critical work.

You’ve earned a new subscriber. I love your honesty - would you say the Wireless ones are more reliable? The same thing happened with the Sony FDR X3000 - buy a longer cable, issue is this the cable being too short and not even signal shielding.

Did u find the fix , I have same problem on my Sony A7s3 ,but not happening on sony a7 r4 .. I'm frustrated and disappointed.. plz help me with the fix

Subbed because you buy all your own stuff. Great content!

The 7 min crash is something Tom Antos mentioned, or similar ... He could not export longer than 7.14 minutes uncompressed audio (he used the windows version) ... Interesting video, I got my set yesterday, have not tested them yet ... I will use the old kit on the job I have tomorrow ... but will bring the new ones as well and test.

yes, my copy has one built in mic way hotter the other (pad not engaged). My company flew me to LA for a shoot -i used it. with some azden mics (that worked fine in the past) I got interference -pops, - so I thought, 'internal recording' that should be free of interference - nope there as well. on the rode transmiter backup - Also latest firware installed and app crashes - tried over an over to get the files off the rode but they wont export - crash at about 5 mins of transfer. My unit also has really bad feedback when plugged into my zoom H 6 - using the suplplied 3.5 cable and a rode branded vxlr adapter.Because of this I recorded direct to camera even though I'll have to go back and remove the preamp noise in audition. I would not recommend these too good to be true novelties to anyone depending on them for professional work - glad I also boomed the audio as well - or I would have been screwed. maybe I have bad copies or this is some how user error - but not a great experiece relyining on them in a professional capacity for me either

i am so pissed that i sold my rode wireless Go 1's ! why did i do it????? Im such an idiot! Every time I use the RWGO2 I've had dramas. The 1st version was plug and play , this second version sounds horrible , i was getting feedback on my phone the other night. i can't seem to align the DB with my Sony a7sIII no matter what i try and they've blown about 4-5 great takes for my youtube channel. i can't rely on these . why are they so different to the first ones? also thank you for telling the truth. I'm sick of RU-vid being flooded with people who steer the consumer in the wrong direction. its like - if you want a review - youtube is the last place you should be

Very interesting about that buzzing noise. I have that problem with the Comica wireless microphone system with dual transmitters. Sometimes the noise isn't so bad, but it mostly is. It is especially bad and unusable if using it with a Xoom recorder. I was hoping this new Rode system didn't do that.

zvI am having issues with this - I film with a Sony ZV1 and FDR AX53. I have tried all things suggested in other videos and it's not working and DRIVING ME MAD!!!! I love the Wireless 1 but I think the 2 is going back. Such a shame, usually Rode is good straight out the box.

Trying to figure out how at the start of the video you are implying that everyone is having this issue but they are not talking about it. Haven’t heard it on the sample audio of any reviewers. I am not doubting you have issues with your unit ... just that you need to stick to what you know.

I bought the Rode Wireless Go II thinking they would replace the Saramonic Blink 500 B2 that I had been using, and I have nothing bug MAJOR regrets. The Rode is shoddy, buggy, glitchy, and firmware updates either fix nothing, or fix one problem and introduce another. And the Rode Central app is absolute garbage. I have a VIP interview I cannot do again. The transmitted audio to my camera is unusable - hissy and voices go robotic from time to time. I'd love to use the backup audio stored on the two transmitters, but the sewage Rode calls Rode Central crashes EVERY time I try to export the files - and crashes at the same point in the export. I've tried three different Macs, a brand new Windows 12 PC, an iPad, and an iPhone, and the apps crash on all platforms when I try to export the files. If Rode cared about their customers, then the files would just be available to copy over via USB cable and a stupid proprietary app would not even be needed. I would have been better off using a shotgun mic on my camera. It would sound awful, but at least I would have audio.

New Subscriber here - I am sick and tired of these youtubers that tell us how everything is great and perfect! (you can tell it was sent to them) Never hear about the cons. Go buy it! go buy it! Next video - why I sold my ("insert product here") thank you so much for your honesty! I'm so glad I searched around for real reviews!

Great job & thanks for the info！Please update us on the solutions, thx！

Thx for showing this, I got exactly the same problem!

Sorry I don’t have a solution, but think it’s more of a H6 issue. I get a lot of buzzing noise when I connect an audio source to my H6 using a 3.5mm cable. I can sometimes make it go away by positioning the cable a certain way. But takes so much fiddling with it that I’ve given up.

Hey, just bought those same units for our productions. Not only do we get the same sound as yours, but the receiver's power button won't turn on the receiver anymore. The clicking it makes is just different than the clicking the transmitters make. They're brand new. It still has its protective screen on. That's a little unfortunate, especially in the middle of a client production...

Mics have several issues directly or indirectly related with it. I have bought at least seven sets of different mics for interviews and till now only Boya bluetooth mics have worked for me. Incidentally, I have had the same problem of buzzing sound when I attached Boya lapel mic to Zoom H1. I was told by my video editor that it could the interference of various computers and other electronic gadgets at site which can cause interference. Zoom H1 without the lapel mic gives absolutely great recording. After some tragic experience with sound recording in corporate interviews now I use two back ups in addition to the wifi mics (or is it Bluetooth?) with Zoom H1 and a Sony stand alone mics. My visuals are recorded perfect, but sound is always a gamble.

I don't even need cables and I have the same exact noise. Zoom H4n pro and Zoom H1n with Wireless Go 2. I just bring the Rode Transmitter right by the recorder and that sound begins. I have tried all the XLR and 3.5 combinations. No difference. The noise is there. If I move all the elements further away from each other the noise ends. What can I do...?

Up late and came by your channel. I also purchased the rode wireless 2 I couldn’t tell if you had the trs rode wire plugged into the x/y adapter or to the xlr on the zoom h6. I use the Saramonic C-XLR 3.5MM FEMALE TRS TO XLR MALE AUDIO ADAPTER. I tested out both transmitters and one transmitter in all 4 channels using the new wire it came with. No issues it worked just as good as the previous model. Hope all goes well for you. Have a great night and stay safe.

Just tested for you. It has nothing to do with the cable (s). It is the XYH6 module that is causing the malfunction. Version 1 of the Wireless Go also causes this interference. If you connect it via one of the XLR connections, it works fine. No difference between cables or version 1 and 2. It might be an impedance thing.

Sounds like cable interference which happens when the input cable is not balanced and shielded. Source of interference could be the attached microphone on the Zoom H6. Try removing the microphone capsule and plugging it into another input socket via an adapter and see if the problem persists.

Just upgrade the wire fam... as far as the app. Make sure all the firmware on all devices are up to date. I been using these for a few months and now issues. I actually run a mini shotgun mic into one of the Rhode 2 mics so I can place it over my head. One this I learned was it records in increments of 30 mins... you cant just record 3 hours straight. Or I haven't looked into it. These are very flexible and multi functional. I hope you get thst taken care of man

Thanks for the info 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Try a snap-on ferrite choke or two on the cable. If touching it stops the buzzing, it's probably RF getting into the cable.. Surprised Rode didn't supply them.

Try and set the receiver to MONO, Run the 3.5 stereo jack into the Røde VXLR adapter. Plug the VXLR adapter into the XLR port on the Zoom H6. I hope this help, as it worked for my Zoom L8.

I heard the same noise when the tx bodypack was clipped on close to my lav mic. When I moved the tx further away (like slipping it into my jeans pocket) the audio signal went clean!

Its an earthing problem. Possibly a poor quality cable

I have the same issue with that red cable. I have to use a much longer cable and place the receiver away from the recorder (Sony PCM D100 for me). I think it is radio interference from the Rx unit itself and that red cable works as an antenna picking it up. When you touch it you in practice ground the radio signal. This is my hypotese at least. However I hav much more serious problems with my set (actually two sets since I tried replacing my first one with buying a new one). Channels will from time to time fade. The internal recordings in the two Tx units are ok, but somewhere in the line from after the mic in the Tx to the TRS output of the Rx things happen. Not at all happy with my two sets. Neither with authorized Rode service partner who actually told me they are supposed to work like that 😵‍💫 Go figure!

I just bought the rode wireless go 2. I'm gonna test it and see if I have the same problem. Though I do not have the zoom item the gentleman has on the video.

Mine has same problem...and rode central app doesnot detects any device at all....dont know what to do....frustrated

That buzzing sounds like 2.4ghz data coming from a transmitter in the room that’s on the same or a similar channel.

Hi Thanks for making this video. I was about to buy new rode wireless 2 go. Now I will test if it is good. Can you suggest me good microphone to vlog using iPhone?

One of my transceivers failed during the firmware update process in RODE Central and no longer works at all. I really hope RODE can figure out a way to push a new firmware update to me because I think that would fix it.

I have a buzzing problem on the Rode Wireless GO 2. After updating and using with the original Rode Lavalier GO, a buzzing sound is heard. Pretty much. The interview of the director of a large plant failed, I will reshoot (. There is no such problem without lavaliers. Only with lavalier and only with the original rode lavalier go. This is not only in the camera but on the recording on the memory of the transmitter problem. There is no such problem if there is no Rode Lavalier GO, if used, only recording to the transmitter is used. There is no such problem with Lavalier Sennheiser ME-2 either! This appeared recently at the beginning of September 2022, after the update version 1.9, then 2.2.0 was also updated, the problem is not solved!

Isn’t this just a grounding issue with using a trrs/ stereo connection on a mono/ trs receiver? Rodevxlr would correctly route all the connections for mono xlr signal.

Do I have to purchase the VXLR PRO adapter? Can't I use the VXLR as it's way cheaper? I won't need the plug in power/phantom power feature as the rode wireless go II doesn't need it.

I had to return mine also. App crashed in one audio export. Others were fine. I got also audio problems. A metallic distortion random and a consistent interference noise coming up in cycles kind of defective cable that makes some connection noise. Not the case of the cable because the internal recording had the same issue. The wireless Go I was so good that I don't understand why they mess up with this?

Sounds Like a a buzz that is happening from a Balanced to an unbalanced cable situation. Is the Zoom input connection balanced or unbalanced and is the red cable balanced or unbalanced.. They both have to either be one or the other.. The same...

Thanks for sharing this, I have my Rode Go Wireless II on order. I’m quite new to videography, can you tell me why you would ever want to use an external recorder with the Rode Go, I mean it’s wireless so why not just put the receiver on the camera . Is it because of the audio quality (which I think you touched on in the video), or some other practical reason (not being facetious, I really want to know!).

Wow I never noticed the 3.5 on my H6, thanks.

I just made a range test video with this yesterday and do not have any buzzing issues when plugged directly into my canon R6. Maybe you got a bad copy or a bad cable?

I have never noticed the buzzing sound on mine. But i do have one clip that makes the app crash everytime i try to export it... 😔 So i'm also not 100% confident on the backup thing :/ We need a drag and drop features for audio clips 🙏 Thanks for your video

It seems like the original Rode Wireless GO that you are using to record this video also exhibits a buzzing noise (although it is a faint one). Anyway, it does seem like both the new and old Wireless GO mics pick-up the interference. But I agree with you that the newer audio cable from the the Wireless GO II seems to be more susceptible to interference than the old coiled one.

Sounds like a shielding issue with the connector wire, it goes away, actually, before you touch the cable it seems. I have an H5, but I can’t see any reason to use that instead of just running it into the camera jack. If you’re going to run into a Zoom recorder with XLR jacks, you might try using the XLR connector they offer instead of going to the 3.5mm mic jack. My guess is you’re getting electrical interference from the Zoom. I haven’t heard any of the reviews having a buzzing issue.

I had the same export issue. Standard works fine. I sent RODE a google drive file with the bad data. But I have tested 8 hours good capture in standard.

hello nice video, congratulations. I wanted to ask you something, are they compatible with smartphones if of course I buy the SC7 trrs cable? because I know that with the first version they work, but with the wireless go II I have not found anything about it. Thanks in advance for your reply

For buzzing sound, Your using the wrong Mic/Phone adaptor going into the H6 / You need a Balance adaptor

Should be getting mine tomorrow, hope I don't have to send it back. I would like to record it into a recorder as well 🤦🏽‍♂️

Same thing with Zoom H1N. No problems with BMPCC4K, though. Tried 3 various cables, one 1.5m long. Bummer!

I just got my Rdoe Go II and tested Yesterday with the Zoom H1n and I get the same buzzing. Today I tested using an iPhone but apple cable usb-c to lighting does not work, it does work with a USB-C to usb to the usb-lighting adapter. I'm going to try other cables to see if that fixes it as you showed.

I have two microphone and just discovered out that i have this buzzing issues with one of them when is connected to the transmitter. I've tried different cable but the buzzing is not gone. The strange thing is that i have problem with the most expensive mic.

Had to come back and leave a comment mines did the same thing when I used it with my H6 ☹️

I used it twice, get little tick noise when using both microphones, and some digital feedback during a wedding toast:(

Oh dude, I just got mine and am charging them now. I"m going to plug them directly into my Sony cameras and none of my recorders or Mix Pre3. I will tell you, I have a bunch of Rode products and have had some cable issues from time to time. I didn't really hear anything from the original coiled cable from the original Wireless Go you used, but I had to switch mine out for the same reason you're having with the new cable.

I haven't had any such audio issues that you have with the Wireless GO II. I think Joe Did It has a point. In all fairness, you might want to do a follow up video after you resolve your problems. Share with us what you found, and how you resolved the issues.

Good info! I’m growing my channel and I have this on order from B&H. This info has me worried. I don’t film super often so I will need to do a review on it as well.

I am getting low voice on Right channel for some reason if anyone knows what could be the problem with Sony ZV1 and if i connect with D810 right channel go silent !

I do have the same problem with my zoom H5??

The Rode central app is buggy and is going to need to be updated ASAP. It is constantly crashing for me and I cannot export the uncompressed audio files which is probably the primary reason people are excited about this product and what's makes it somewhat unique in this now crowded wireless space. The buzzing you're hearing sounds like a bad cable or the wrong settings on your recorder or wrong input.

I've the same issue too, expecially when the receiver is close to the mic in of my camera (Panasonic HDC SD 700). If I move the receiver to the back of the camera, the noise disappear, or if I use a longher cable and I put the receiver in my pocket. The weird thing is that looks like a shielding issue, cause if i touch the cable I'm grounding too.

I have the same problem with the 1st versions, it is so annoying and i have to modify the distance between the trasmiter and the mics amd all annoying stuff or i touch it like you explained, but the told me it could be an interference if we have electrics around, but haven't try yet

I’ve had that same issue with some Sennheiser units. Where is your cell phone during all of this? Try moving your phone far away from everything and see if still happens.

The part where the sound goes away when you touch says that it's a bad cable. So it shouldn't be the same for everyone. Besides you get these kinds of issues everytime something new comes out, then the company tries to tweak it for the good.

My set sending horrible audio even when connected to pc via usb-c? Audio level -15db, audacity peaks at -12 and still bad. Also audio bad to android samsung A50 via rode's trs-trrs.

Is the recorder plugged into an outlet, or running on battery?

I was getting this at my old apartment years ago when the first version came out. I could never figure out why. It was super intermittent. It disappeared after a bit though, I’m under the assumption it was just something in my environment. Dense WiFi all over the place, lots of traffic and devices talking to each other everywhere..The joys of 2.4Ghz transmission, eh? It’s something you just need to expect, plan for and work around. Does this happen in say..a field or somewhere that’s open?

I have windows 8 64 bit. Rode central will not install unless you have apple or windows 10 32bit or 64bit why? Most likely Rode didn't bother to pay Microsoft's licensing fees for compatibility with all windows versions. Rode emailed me to say that windows 8 64 bit doesn't meet their requirements? In other words officially Rode has "zero intention" to be responsible at accommodating their future potential customers who "dont" have Apple or windows 10. The reason why windows 10 works and not older windows operating systems is not what Rode responded in they're email to me that windows 8 doesn't meet they're requirements instead Microsoft historically offers the first several months of programs as well as operating system licensing fees as free thereafter companies are required to pay their share for the access to Microsofts products. Rode is either to short sighted to provide windows compatibility to all versions for it's potential customers or too cheap to pay Microsoft's licensing fees even though they're making millions of dollars in profit from this new Rode Go II product.

It's your Zoom that has the issue. Maybe due to not having the latest technology within the device that'll be compatible with today's technology. It's not the Rode,, maybe it's the cable that is not compatible with ur Zoom or just simplyuse Copper made cables.. This does not happen with smart phones and so forth. And your app probably crashes because you either have an older device or your phone is full in data / memory

Rode wireless go doesn’t work with my iPhone XR, but it works with Android. All connecting cables (TRS to TRRS & Jack to lightening) are working well. Anyone has or had the same issue?

I also have this issue. im waiting for the dji wireless to come out

I've been getting the signal dropping on one of my Wireless Go mics, frustrating. Perhaps it is a wire cable issue for signal dropouts? Thanks for sharing your issue!

I saw another video where he had this issue when the two transmitters were close to each other..... separated them and it went away.

Mine went dead. Even after charging for a whole day, the transmitters will not turn on (even when connected to power outlet) and can of course not connect with Receiver. I just connected Røde and hope for a solution. Anyone else had this problem?

Hello ! Do you have an issue with a Sony A7SIII ? Because I have the same noise……. Thanks !

Please give us an update once you try another unit.

When i use tascam dr-40x on battery power and the battery is low i will get that (sound). When i use it with dc power or external power bank i will not get that problem

apparently you need to turn the Pad off in the setting of the receiver.

I have one question...I´m using two rode version I with a zoom H6, and therefore I have two separete tracks in post that I can work with. If I´m understanding it right, If I´m switching to this solution I will have only one track recorded in the H6 with them mixed into it, right? There´s a way that I can record it into the H6 like I´m used to? Thanks in advance!!

I just ordered mine. Did you find a solution?

Have you tried the 1/8 to XLR, I use them all the time. The shielding is way better.

We had no problems at with the unit we tested.

Tested on my zoom h6 same setup and no issues. I’m guessing you have a bad cable

It’s the recorders shielding

ive not experienced this issue... hopefully i will not

Did Rode address the issue? is it fixable?

Just tested with my Zoom H5, and had no problems with the audio.

Get a ground loop isolator

That is RFI not grounding. You as a bag of water are making a shield with your body. Upload problems are similar to other reports which are probably related but could be fixed in software. The idiot programmer probably halts upload on total errors rather than the error rate. It is an old but recurring theme in audio. RFI means the cable is acting as a radio antena and picking up a radio source. A few times in my bad old days before XLRs I got actual radio station interference. That was pretty weird in a Church service. lol. RFI isnt fixable in a standard cable, you have to switch to XLR. And that means you need a different far more expensive solution. Some people claim to have shielded cable but that is marginal at best. If you know a pro installer ask them to make you a shielded version, but it wont work as well as XLR ever. Both your camera and your source need tp be made for XLR in order for it to work properly. Adapters are also vulnerable to noise. One more thought, try cables of different lengths. I always carry a few to trouble shoot with. RFI is frequency dependent, which is also wire length dependent. And get away from your source.

Hey I had this issue with the first edition - but only with my zoom h1n recorder. With my eos r there where no issues 🤔

Is anybody using this with an ipad or for podcasting

I got the same problem

Are you close to any source of high RF interference? Does it do that outside of your house?

Must be a faulty unit

THATS THE EXACT PROBLEM I HAVE