RODELink Wireless Lavalier Review

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The RODELink Filmmaker kit is a digital wireless lavalier system for enthusiast and semi-pro filmmakers. This episode is our final review with links to the earlier in-depth tests. Overall, I really like the RODELink system and would say it is a very good balance of quality and price for those that need a wireless lavalier system. Also, it can be used with any mic with a 3.5mm mini stereo jack (TRS) like the RODE VideoMic Pro. So you can even have a wireless shotgun!
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Gear covered in this episode:
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RODELink Wireless Lavalier Filmmaker Kit
Amazon: geni.us/Xqbd
B&H Photo: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...
DVeStore: www.dvestore.com/audio/wireles...
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RODE VXLR Adapter (to adapt for XLR recorders/inputs)
Amazon:geni.us/pSEx94c
B&H Photo: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...
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Tascam DR-60DmkII Audio Field Recorder
Amazon: geni.us/HYWA3YS
B&H Photo: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...
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RODE InvisiLav (for hiding your lav under clothing which also makes this particular mic sound better):
Amazon: geni.us/QIQd
B&H Photo: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...
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Music copyright Curtis Judd 2012
Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links.

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@AdventureArchives 9 лет назад

Haha, I get far too excited when you post new videos. I love that there are people like you and Dave Dugdale and others who are like the teachers of youtube. You guys make the rest of us better and better.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Thanks! That's very kind!

@CZsWorld 7 лет назад

Curtis you never let me down.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@sirpuzee 9 лет назад

such a good review. very very very encouraging when one is considering a wireless system. good stuff Curtis.

@prairieskycam 5 лет назад

I just bought this kit. Thank you for putting together this review.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

You're welcome and happy recording!

@martinhvideos 9 лет назад

Great review Curtis! I have had my system for a couple of weeks now and i am also very pleased with it!

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Martin Hermansen Thanks, yes, definitely pleased with RODE's product here.

@OutlandishJourneys 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video, Curtis! You just sealed the deal for me on the RodeLink...just found you on RU-vid after listening to you on Tyler Stalman's Podcast! You're videos are brilliant and a great balance between detailed info and accessibility! Keep up the good work and best wishes from Scotland! :)

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!

@Ahoto_papa_bi 8 лет назад

Best review so far, very practical. Everyone is talking about technicalities, as if i they are lecturing me to invent one myself.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+K Sas Thanks!

@SubToTripleThreatRC 9 лет назад

Best reviews on RU-vid!

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Thanks!

@hbl_channel 4 года назад

Thank you Curtis for sharing this video. I purchased 2 sets of these over the Sennheiser EW 112P.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

👍

@RayOrtega 9 лет назад

Nice one Curtis. Looking to grab two of these at work and this helped make the decision.

@_JC 9 лет назад

That's a great cover of the wireless system. Thanks Ray for sharing!

@vstol 6 лет назад

Thank you Curtis. A great review.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@ericallnight 9 лет назад

Thanks again for all the RodeLink tests and review. Great info!

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Thanks!

@MTClife 9 лет назад

Absolutely great review! One of the best! Thank you!

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

MTClifeNetwork Thanks!

@OminusOmnibus 8 лет назад

Thanks Curtis. Really clear and well explained review. You have a new subscriber!

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Jimi Lund Thanks!

@flaxsite 11 месяцев назад

Well done, sir. Very concise and informative.

@curtisjudd 11 месяцев назад

👍

@Tom_Roberts 9 лет назад

Great review. Thanks.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Thanks!

@588ta 8 лет назад

Thanks for the nice review.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+588ta You're welcome!

@DreamVicarious 9 лет назад

nice job

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

GoVicarious Thanks!

@genebeley 8 лет назад

Curtis, in your prompt reply, you said you thought I accused YOU of being a dummy, when I was calling myself a dummy for not being able to figure out how to get to the battery case. I actually unscrewed two screws, which I still can't figure out what they are for, before finally stumbling into the secret of the sliding battery cover. I've been experimenting with the Rode mic kit since then and it seems to be very strong. I'll be using it for the first time in two days for a TV commercial for a major hotel chain. I do appreciate your efforts and information. I'm just more critical of the manufacturer not providing a better "Easty Start" instruction pamphlet and showing how to insert batteries as the first easy step. Oh, yes,THIS HERE dummy put on small the windscreen, then took it off, and now it won't go back on, which is an interesting flaw. And I did not think the microphone was provided until I realized it is the smallest mic I've ever seen. I still haven't figured out how to to get the spring clip attached to the mic, but it is so small, I"m going to take your suggestion and put it on the inside of the speaker's clothing, so maybe I won't even need it. Anyhow, you might like to add a visual of taking apart the battery cases and putting on the windscreen, then pulling it off to see if you have the same experience I did when one tries to put it back on. Again, thanks for your blog here.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Gene Beley Thanks Gene and sorry for the misunderstanding. To mount the mic on the alligator clip, you insert the cable of the mic just below the mic head into the slot on the clip. I haven't had any issues with the foam screen fitting onto the microphone but I'll take a closer look next time I use it. Best wishes!

6 лет назад

I bought it!! yhank you

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

You’re welcome and happy recording!

@mightymikerocks 7 лет назад

Cool Video!!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Mighty Mike Midget Murga thanks!

@GaryStockton 9 лет назад

RODE makes good stuff. I got one of their NTK condenser mics for my music projects and was blown away by the quality. When I picked up one of the RODE lavalier mics for my videos, used with a cable primarily, the sound was noticeably better than what I had prior. For wireless video work I am presently using a Samson UM1, which offers both a lavalier and a hand held mic option. The handheld mic works ok for man on street interviews, but is not stereo, so I got only one channel of mono audio, so I had to bring files into Audition to create balanced stereo files. The Tascam DR60 mkII definitely ensures less noise on the files, but I do wonder if a better setup would be two RODELinks, one with lavalier for my host talent, and a stereo handheld mic going by cable to a second RODElink, both kits going into the DR60. I want to get to a nice clean stereo track that I can merge onto my video clips with minimal cleanup.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Yes, would be awesome if RODE also offered an XLR transmitter for handheld dynamic mics.

@rodemic 9 лет назад

Curtis Judd The RØDELink Newsshooter Kit is currently in the works which will have an XLR plug style transmitter

@GaryStockton 9 лет назад

Wow, RODE is super responsive on social media.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

RØDE Microphones Awesome! That's great news!

@GaryDmedia 9 лет назад

Sounds great on the Tascam 60DMK2 via the VXLR adaptor.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Thanks, yes, good combination.

@PropheticEclipses 9 лет назад

Curtis Judd How much does the Tascam 60Dmk2 go for?

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

PropheticEclipses In the US, it is down to $175 USD: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TRoIMPHS91U.html

@Spagettit 9 лет назад

Wonderful review! really appreciate all the work you do. Did you test the RodeLink with Lavs of other parties?

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Thanks. Yes, works great with all of the 3.5mm stereo and mono plug mics (TS and TRS) that I have.

@HowardOlsen 6 лет назад

A Great Review! Was thinking of the Sen AVX but for th$$ I think this is my way to go. Thanks Quick question, if you put the lave under the shirt, how do eliminate the rustling or rubbing sound of the fabric against the mic head?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Howard, thanks, glad it was helpful! Hiding lavalier microphones is a delicate art. There are a lot of approaches depending on the wardrobe. Here is a previous episodes with a demo that I hope you'll find useful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Hci0OTYmaY4.html

@ryanbish 8 лет назад

Great review! I was just wondering if it would be possible to run an audio splitter off of the receiver so you could plug into your camera and have headphone monitoring as well. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Ryan Bishop Hi Ryan, I haven't tried that yet. If you're feeding the audio into your camera's mic input, the headphone jack on the camera should already work without the need for a splitter. And if you're recording into an external audio recorder, you should be able to monitor from it without the need for a splitter. I hope I understood your question.

@JjackVideo 9 лет назад

With the 3.5 to XLR could I then use them in PC local recordings using a mixer to connect to my PC? I am thinking here as an alternative to XLR studio-mics for podcasting.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

***** Yes, you should be able to do that.

@thoughtprovoking001 9 лет назад

I'm really enjoying and appreciating your channel Curtis! In one of your other videos you suggest recording in camera with a shotgun mic AND into a H1 with a Lavalier and then syncing in post using the clap to match the sync. Would that method work using a shotgun mic at a distance of say 40 metres or would it be best to use 2 of the wireless mics... one into a H1 and the other into the camera?

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

thoughtprovoking001 You could go with two wireless, one to the H1, one to camera. That should work great. Thanks!

@The-Logician 6 лет назад

Hi Curtis. Your videos on audio are the best on youtube in my opinion (plus I very much enjoyed your course for Production Sound Fundamentals for Film And Video on the Learn Light and Sound School). Now that I am done sucking up, I am considering the Rode filmmaker kit in combination with DMW-XLR1 for the Panasonic GH5. In your experience do you think running the Rode Filmmaker into the DMW-XLR1 gets rid of the pre-amp issues of running the rode directly into the camera or am I better off still running my audio to an external recorder? I use the Zoom H4n Pro external recorder. Being a beginner filmmaker I am trying to keep my expenditures in gear in check.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Trevor, I haven't tested this specifically, but my suspicion is that there would not be a huge difference. I would not recommend the investment in the XLR1 for this scenario. Better off just running the RODELink directly into the camera or the H4n Pro. Probably not a lot of difference between the GH5 and H4n Pro, either. Best wishes!

@Mu3azOsman 6 лет назад

thank you! I was under the impression that I can lap multiple people under one receiver, so this saved my wallet from a big mistake! Thank you

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

👍

@copperwheatfilms 9 лет назад

Hi! Thanks for your review. I received my rodelink today and whenever the mic gets close to the transmitter, I get a really bad electronic noise that makes the sound unusable. Is this normal or have I got a duff copy? It occasionally picks up this noise when it's a fair distance away too.. Thanks

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Copperwheat Films I just tested this on my RODELink and I did NOT experience this issue so it is possible there's a problem with that copy.

@copperwheatfilms 9 лет назад

Ok, Thanks for your help!

@TruthReviews 9 лет назад

Great review ! Can i put a battery in my Rode NTG2 and then use a XLR to 3.5mm cable in order to make the NTG2 wireless?? Thank you

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Zombie Clown Technically, yes. I haven't tried it but it should work. The NTG2 isn't the greatest in that setup relative to some other mics (NTG4+ works better for that) because it isn't quite as sensitive, especially when battery powered. Interestingly, the Video Mic Pro works really well with RODELink.

@TruthReviews 9 лет назад

Thank you Curtis, i appreciate your advice. Love the videos.

@SNAPMOVIE 5 лет назад

can You review Acemic DV-10 Product? i have buy it, but the sound coming not good clean... Thanks

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi SNAP MOVIE, unfortunately I can't because it uses 600MHz frequency and up which is not legal to use in the USA.

@PostColorGear 8 лет назад

Curtis, how are you? So, in theory, I could....if I have a cage for my camera, hook up the receiver, and have that instead of going to the camera, go to an H1. And then the H1 to the camera, right? Still no headphone out (unless you get a splitter, I assume) - but then you'd have dual audio on the cheap, or is my thinking wrong? lol

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+The Post Color Blog (Dave's Tuts) good to hear from you Dave! You definitely could do that. The H1 only has a headphone out vs line out, so the camera audio would be scratch audio, but definitely an option.

@NickPiro 5 лет назад

Thanks for the videos! Just curious, do you recommend using Rode's VXLR adapter rather than other 3.5mm to XLR adapters? Have you tried others?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Nick, I’ve only used the RODE VXLR and had good results. Generally their accessories are well built so I’ve been willing to spend the few extra dollars.

@harrisahmad406 7 лет назад

Hello Curtis. Great video. Quick question. What's the best audio gain setting on the rodelink's transmitter and receiver if i were to connect to an audio recorder like zoom h5 instead of directly to a camera.

@LearnLightAndSoundSessions 7 лет назад

Hi Harris, I would start with 0 and 0 on both the tx and rx. The receiver puts out a mic level signal and the H5 has some pretty good preamps so that combination and settings should work well. Good luck!

@jingleking9079 7 лет назад

Hi Curtis, great video. I have the Rode filmaker kit but I also have 2 smartlav's plus the sc6 'splitter' and the sc3, can I put this splitter with the sc3 extension in the transmitter with the 2 smartlavs connected in the sc6 ? I'm afraid to damage the smartlav's in case of low voltage or something like that. This alternative set of 2 smartlavs would be very budgetfriendly for interviews. I record everything through my H5 into my Lumix G7

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Good question and I'm afraid I don't know for certain. I don't use the SC6 a lot but when I have used it, I have not yet damages any of my phones. (they also provide plugin power like the RODELink transmitter does).

@StephenHaunts 5 лет назад

If you plug the receiver into, say a zoom h6, do you need to turn on phantom power?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Stephen, no, most wireless receivers do NOT need phantom power, including the RODELink.

@JoeBodego 6 лет назад

another good one. Do you know of any system that does multiple transmitters one receiver?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Joe, yes, Saramonic has a new one that I'll be reviewing in the next few weeks (VmicLink5). More to come on that!

@JoeBodego 6 лет назад

Can't wait to see the review, thanks again, your videos are like school to me, thank you

@christianlocal81 6 лет назад

What are your dB settings for TX and RX when going into a mixer? How about into the Sound Devices 633 via mic level? And via line level? Thanks.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi, 0 on the TX and 0 on the RX for mic input to my mixer/recorder. I just go mic level into the 633 at the same settings, 0,0. The RODELink is designed to feed a mix level signal as it's main use case is to record to camera microphone inputs.

@chrisshent 8 лет назад

Instead of using the captive TRS cable and (optional) VXLR adapter to connect from the receiver to a dedicated audio recorder there is an alternative solution, which I confirmed with RØDE. Just use an available MiCon-1 connector, a MiCon cable and a MiCon-5 connector.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Chris Shenton Great idea, thanks Chris!

@chrisshent 8 лет назад

Thank YOU, Curtis. Keep those thoughtful reviews coming. They are of great value and inspiration to all of us.

@tomekmisiewicz 9 лет назад

I just got that kit especially after your review here which was just great. The kit works just perfect with my GH4. Thank you for this review. I have a question: what camera you were shooting that review with ? was it GH4 or canon 60 D ? thank you for reply

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Tomek Misiewicz This was shot with a Panasonic GH4. Glad to hear that it works well!

@BlastWallMedia 9 лет назад

Great video. I think you put the wrong B&H link for the Wireless Lavalier.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Blast Wall Media You are right, thanks for that! Updated the link.

@bruce8209 7 лет назад

what a speed and what few pictures... but o.k. it is very informing. two questions: the wire on the mic seems to be very week (9.10) what is your experience? 2. e.g. I have to rec. the organsound IN in the church while filming he organist mostly 30-50 meters away. espec. the latency is very important; much more than by voice. Do you know that? what is the quality when rec. music with another 1 class mic. in it? Tnx!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Over a year later, the cables are fine. They are reinforced with kevlar so they're pretty tough. I'm sorry, I don't understand the question about the organist and latency. Are you recording the organ and the organist singing? The latency does not seem to change with a greater distance between the transmitter and the receiver. However, if the microphone is farther away from the sound source, then it will take a little longer for a far mic to pick up the sound simple because the sound has to travel farther. So recording with two mics, one close to the sound source and the other much farther away may result in some phasing which you would need to fix in post. this is true of ANY microphone, and not just RODELink. If I understand your first comment, you are suggesting I show the RODELink more? Not sure I understand what you mean about speed. Thanks and best wishes!

@bruce8209 7 лет назад

thanks! clear now to me. the question about the org. has been solved in the mean time. there is no problem; indeed; fix in the timeline. About speed: I mean the tempo of speaking...

@kauxkaux 9 лет назад

Is the output line level or mic level? could you connect it directly to a macbook pro? Thanks for your videos!

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

kauxkaux It is mic level. It has a TRS 3.5mm output. I think that a MacBook Pro has a TRRS input so I don't expect that would work unless you use an adapter like the RODE SC4, though I have not tested that to confirm 100%. If you decide to try it, you can find it here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1048151-REG/rode_sc4_trs_to_trrs_adaptor.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/ROSC4/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xROSC4

@deleted6743 9 лет назад

Hey Curtis, thank you for the awesome review. no Latency issue and battery were interesting. I have a question, for a vlogger is it better to use this wireless system outdoors? Or do you recommend an entry level shotgun? Till now i am using the iphone with Smartlav+ But the wire is annoying Oh yes, would you test this wireless system with the iPhone:)

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Moha Bok When I shoot outdoors I will usually use a lavalier or a Shotgun. My preference is a shotgun, but since I don't yet have a proper zeppelin cover for my shotgun, I usually have to us a lav which I can hide under the shirt of the talent. I don't ever choose lavalier mics as my default choice. They don't generally sound as natural as a shotgun mic. But you have to do what you have to do!

@MrGazzerk 9 лет назад

Now using a Rode VMP on stand next to interviewee with a 10' cable to a Canon 70D. Considering a dual system using lav (watched all your reviews-great!) coupled w/ H4N. Cannot figure out how to get the recorder close to me while filming so Rodelink solves that. Will RodeLink connect to an iPhone to use as the recorder?

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Gary's Bicycle Rides Technically you should be able to adapt RODELink to iPhone with a RODE SC 4. I have not tested this myself to see how clean (or not) it is, but technically possible. RODE SC4: amzn.to/1TXgnIF

@shaneclements6999 8 лет назад

Hi Signed up for your Sound Fundamentals, enjoying it, just realised you have it on sale. Ok so after creating training vids for work using a H1 & Rode lavalier I'm moving up in the quality, decided to purchase a Zoom H6 but not sure on mic, do you think this would be a good all-rounder to get started? I need flexibility to move around on a construction site and do interviews. Would this pick up too much ambient sound? I have lots more questions, I'll save for the class. Shane

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Shane Clements Hi Shane, glad to have you join the class! Let's talk a little more about what problems you're hoping to solve. If you just plug the RODE Lavalier into the H6, I think you'll find that it is pretty much the same as the H1. But if you need to record several mics simultaneously, then the H6 may be a good option. Looking forward to talking more!

@frankdizon 9 лет назад

curtis, you are godsend to film makers who have little to no background in audio experiences. I am shooting mainly with sony a6000 and would want to use the rodelink film maker kit on that camera. I shoot mainly events and weddings. here is the question, the sony a6000 does not have a 3.5mm jack. i have a zoom h4n though and have some converters. I would love to know what can I do to record audio on the rodelink to the a6000. oh, and i'm looking at getting an a7 mark2 this august as well. thanks

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

***** Thanks Frank. Here's a previous episode where we did something similar with a Tascam recorder, though the idea is the same: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zRahG9r7WmE.html

@jefferysaddoris 9 лет назад

Another terrific review Curtis Judd. One question, you show using the 3.5mm to XLR connection going into the 60D, but can you also use an XLR adapter on the other end to use these with an NTG3/4 or other XLR shotgun mic?

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Jeffery Saddoris Thanks Jeffery. Yes, just tested it to confirm it works with the RODE NTG4+: soundcloud.com/curtis-judd/rode-ntg4-and-rodelink Will not work with NTG3 since it requires phantom power from the pre-amp.

@jefferysaddoris 9 лет назад

Curtis Judd Fantastic! Thanks so much for posting this. So, as long as the mic has a better and doesn't need phantom power, to should work. What do you think of the NTG4+? I think it sounds great, but the non-removable battery is an odd choice. If you forget to charge or it dies mid-session, it leaves you sort of stuck.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Jeffery Saddoris Overall I like it. I sort of paused when they first announced that the battery would be built-in and not user serviceable. But I think they've implemented it well. The battery lasts over 50 hours in my experience with it. The LED also changes color to indicate how much you have left. As long as you charge before a full-day shoot, you should be good to go. In fact, you should be good to go for two full days.

@jefferysaddoris 9 лет назад

Thanks once again Curtis Judd for taking the time to answer my questions. I've got a couple new shows in the works and want to get the right tools for the job.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Best wishes on the new shows!

@ChrisFlores22 Год назад

Is this too old at this point or still a solid choice? I’m looking for a step up from using the go ii in my interview setups. Sometimes a boom mic isn’t possible and go ii has been finicky from the start. Will connect into a zoom f3 and wanting xlr if possible.

@curtisjudd Год назад

Not sure this is a step up - it still uses a 2.4GHz transmission (and an older one at that). I'd look at UHF systems as a step up such as the Sennheiser EW-DP. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fE7Nbc8Uz9A.html

@ChrisFlores22 Год назад

@@curtisjudd any recommendations on something a little more budget friendly? Looking at a 2 system unit to lav up 2 people

@curtisjudd Год назад

@@ChrisFlores22 No, I'd stick with he Wireless GO II until ready to step up to something like the EW-DP. I haven't found anything cheaper than that which performs reliably better than the Wireless GO II (which, admittedly is not always reliable).

@ChrisFlores22 Год назад

@@curtisjudd I appreciate you answering my questions at this time. You’re awesome and I appreciate the content you put out!

@images4lifestudio 2 года назад

Would This Work On The Rode Caster Pro

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Yes, you’ll just need a RODE VXLR adapter.

@DJB1609 4 года назад

What do I need to do acting self-tapes direct to camera? Syncing in post is often not an option as time is often not on our side. You mentioned the 3.5mm jack inputs - which my Olympus E-M5 MK2 has - and noise is an issue. Given the pandemic has killed our income, budget is a problem, but what do you recommend for an actor who needs it to be portable (used on an iPhone if urgent and out and about) and quality? I was prepared to invest in the Rode wireless Go, but if this won't help, or theres a better option, I'd like to have your opinion. Basically, casting directors have said the better the self-tape, the better our chances.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

The RODELink would be a good option. You will need an adapter cable to get it working with your phone - RODE offers one. The WIRELESS GO would also be a good, smaller, lower cost option without replaceable batteries.

@carlseibert9015 9 лет назад

Are you going to be able to compare tis unit to the rather similar Audio Tehcnica System 10?

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Hopefully I can get my hands on it.

@Igorgoat 3 года назад

Hi Curtis, It seem like there still isn't any better options for this class of wireless (6 years after release). Would you still recommend this or are there any other (UHF included) options I've missed? PS. I'm not considering systems with built in batteries - doesn't fit my workflow.

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Hi Igor, I think that speaks to the value of the RODELink System. I still have mine and use it as backup to my pro-level system. Still works well and I haven't really seen a better option in this price range.

@Igorgoat 3 года назад

@@curtisjudd Great to know. I'm taking the plunge!

@GrillWarrior 9 лет назад

Curtis, just wanted to let you know that this video really helped me decide on my purchase. I will know tomorow if I like it. I just sent back the Audio Technica System 10. You can connect up to 8 mics to the main unit, that is a great thing about that. RodeLink, you cannot I'm guess from your review? AT you can have a lav and a handheld at the same time going, just one RX.. Pretty cool. Audio Technica System 10 Price is 449.00. I got a couple of pops while doing a video and my RX was 10 feet from my TX. Not a good thing, so I sent it back and ordered the RodeLink. Hopefully, I will have better luck with that unit. Have you tried the Audio Technica System 10 yet?

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Grill Warrior Correct, with RODELink you need one RX for each TX and you can have 8 sets going at a time. Sounds like the Audio Technica has the edge on that front. I didn't realize the system 10 did that--thanks for letting me know! I hope that RODELink works out well for you.

@GrillWarrior 9 лет назад

The connector gave me a fit until I got it turned just right so that the mic would actually work. I have to return it to get a new mic, but other than that... The quality in the sound is AMAZING compared to Audio Technica System 10.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Grill Warrior Good to hear!

@Bosspaws 7 лет назад

Hi Curtis, you had mentioned that a Lav might be a good option for me. I think a RodeLink system and a Rode VideoMicPro will offer me good options for a few different situations. Given that I am responsible for being in front of the camera and am responsible for filming, would it be best to put audio straight into my camcorder (HCV770) since I won't be able to monitor audio while I film? Or would you recommend getting a mixer (i.e., Beachtek) or a recorder (i.e., TASCAM) for better audio even though I won't be able to monitor while I'm in the video filming? I was considering a mixer more than a recorder because I prefer not to have to sync audio in post, at least for now as I get started. I appreciate any feedback you might have.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+BossPawsTV definitely go with what will work for you. RODELink and VMP will be a great combination straight into camera.

@Bosspaws 7 лет назад

Thanks for the quick response Curtis! I am just learning about audio and video equipment. Your videos and feedback are MEOW-velous ^..^

@Evermore2017 5 лет назад

I have expanded into video. Question...I do live concert recordings. If I attach this to the speaker (in an auditorium) and the camera is in the center balcony (speaker off to the side at the podium)....is there a time delay from the live video to the sound traveling from the microphone on the podium, through the RODELink, and into the recorder (my case I use a Nagra Seven). Ideally (for my workflow) - I attach the balanced outputs of the Nagra into the camera (Panasonic HCX180). I am wondering if there will be a delay and I'm going to have to change my workflow to sync because of this in post instead of recording into the camera. Do you have a suggestion to keep my workflow the same - a solution - such as the best wireless for an indoor auditorium that has a very fast delivery to the receiver so there is no delay? If you go to my channel and see a real life example of what I did (I was hard wired in that example) it will give you an idea - the video opens with a speaker. THANK YOU!

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi, the digital wireless systems like RODELink all have a bit of latency because they have to convert the audio signal to digital and most of them also encrypt the digital signal. Then they have to unencrypted and convert back to analogue at the receiver. So this will definitely result in a delay. The question is whether this delay is enough to noticeably throw sync off. In my experience it usually is not but you’ll want to experiment with your setup to confirm. The analogue wireless systems don’t usually experience the same issue with latency. The Sennheiser G4 system is worth a look if you do find the latency with the RODELink problematic.

@calum89robertson 2 года назад

Hi Curtis. Purely talking lav mics here. Have you ever compared the Rodelink Lav to the Sennheiser MKE2 and if so which would you recommend? The MKE2 is more than 3 times the price of the Rodelink Lav, so it probably goes without saying that it is better. But is it 3 times better?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I definitely prefer the MKE 2 over the RODELink Lavalier. And note that they changed the RODE Lavalier since I posted this several years ago. I don't know about the newer version. My impression is that the MKE2 would last a lot longer and that it is a brighter sounding microphone which handles the higher frequencies much better than the RODE. But those are just my subjective impressions based on experience from several years ago. I think you'll also find the MKE2 to be a fair bit more robust in terms of build quality and durability.

@calum89robertson 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd This was my understanding but I just wanted to check with an expert like yourself! Also, I didn’t know Rode had potentially changed that lav, so thanks for the heads up. I actually ordered a Deity W.Lav Pro back in July but it still hasn’t arrived due to their stock issues! I’m going to cancel it and just pay that bit more for an MKE2. Thank you so much as always :)

@FrankSlowFilmsMachesneyPark 7 лет назад

how did you attach the usb pack to the tascam? Thats genius!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Industrial hook tape (Velcro) purchased at any local hardware store. It has permanent adhesive on the back of both sides of the tape. Two strips on the recorder's battery door and two on the battery did the job nicely. Still holding strong nearly 2 years later. I hope that helps!

@Getthenderson 9 лет назад

Hi great review, I have a situation where I need two lavs running but 90% of the time i'll only need 1, i'm hesitant to buy two of the systems so was wondering if you think it's possible to use a splitter on the transmitter and hook up two microphones to it? they'll be sitting down the whole time very close to each other, i'm using a juicelink preamp for my gh4 also.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Will White Hi Will, I haven't tried that but it should technically be possible. The reason I haven't done it is that my clients usually require iso tracks for each person because cleaning up a track with two people on the same channel/track can be pretty challenging in post.

@jingleking9079 7 лет назад

Hi Will White, I wanted to do the same thing with 2 smartlav's and a sc6 splitter and a sc3 trrs converter. Your question was a year ago, did you figure it out yet ? I'm afraid to damage the smartlavs with wrong voltage or something like that.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

This shouldn't damage the microphones or the transmitter since they use the same plugin power (3-10V) as the included RODE Lavalier.

@aminel-ghazali8177 9 лет назад

How well does the rode lavalier handle ambient noise?

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Amin Elghazali It does well if you position it well. Because it is mounted on the person speaking it captures mostly sound of the actor/talent and very little of the ambient sound (assuming that is your goal?)

@adamhlj 7 лет назад

Someone on another channel mentioned that you can get bad noise with the microphone itself if it gets coiled up too much, that it isn't properly shielded, nor is the 3.5mm to 3.5mm coiled cable included. Do you still use this system?

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

I do still use this system quite a lot. The other channel may have been DSLR Video Shooter (Caleb Pike) and he's right. If you coil up the mic cable and place it right next to the body pack transmitter, you can get interference. I didn't notice that because I don't usually coil up the cable that way. Instead, I route it around the waist of the talent and haven't had any issues.

@adamhlj 7 лет назад

Curtis Judd Thank you for your response! I may just get this then!

@SonnyPeas 7 лет назад

that's why I was checking this video out! so far I have had some issues. I notice the issue goes away when I ground the micro usb port

@tanujsuri3577 7 лет назад

Hi Curtis, Thanks a lot for the review. I already own the Sennheiser EW 112G3 and was wanting to buy another Lapel mic system. I have really liked the Rode system but I am not sure that I should mix two systems in case I will get separate audio quality. I will be recording them into the Zoom H6. Would request you to please help regarding this. Thanks,

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi Tanuj, If you'd like to keep the sound exactly the same, a second Sennheiser kit would probably make the most sense. I had a job recently where we used a 112G3 and a RODELink and it worked well. Since the two people had very different voices it worked fine. They are both good systems which operate differently. The EW112G3 is nice from the standpoint that you have access to the settings. If you run into situations where you're picking up interference, you can manually choose which channel you want to use. The RODELink system, on the other hand, has worked well for me in terms of interference-free operation about 98 99% of the time. But when you get into a situation where you are getting interference, there's nothing you can adjust to solve the issue. Instead, you need to get everyone to turn off their phones, turn off any nearby wifi hotspots, etc. I have them both and find that I usually use the G3 and keep the RODE on hand as backup. The G3 comes with a better sounding microphone in my subjective opinion. Good luck!

@tanujsuri3577 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot for such a quick reply.... Didnt expect such a quick one 🙂🙂🙂

@warwofilms2216 7 лет назад

On the Rode website, it says that using the XLR adapter (VXLR) will create unbalanced audio signal. Is this this an issue? I want to connect to a Canon XA-30 camcorder. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi Jim, I use the RODELink and VXLR adapter to feed the audio to my Sound Devices 633. I assume that the Canon XA-30 can also take an unbalanced XLR input but you might contact Canon to be 100% sure. In general, unbalanced is fine as long as you don't run long cables unbalanced. Using the VXLR adapter directly from the RODELink to your camera should be just fine.

@warwofilms2216 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for your comments.

@paulszilard1685 8 лет назад

Wish it came with Cannon XLR cables as well and had a phone monitor out - like my Sony UWP-D. I really don't want the XLR adaptors and run the risk of the 3.5mm plug coming out. Yes I know I could make up the leads, but...

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Paul Szilard Yes, I would have preferred native XLR connectors as well but if it is any consolation, the adapters fit tightly and I have not had any issues with them coming out. Also, I'll hopefully be reviewing the Sennheiser AVX in the next month or so which has XLR outs on the receivers. Also, for monitoring, you can monitor from your camera or recorder so you get to hear what it will sound like in the camera or recorder's file.

@tahnolikessharing 8 лет назад

I just bought one of these the other day, and I'm not getting good results so far. I tried recording straight into the camera, with sound recording set to "manual," and the camera's gain set to one notch above the lowest setting, then both the transmitter and receiver's gain were both set to +20db. Before any post production was done the noise floor was quite high, and the volume was also too low. I'm obviously doing something wrong, but I'm not sure what. Everything was set according to what I understood to be correct, based on online reviews and tests. Any help?

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Elephants Fly The receiver only has settings for 0, -10dB and -20dB. Try setting that to 0. In essence, you were adding 20dB gain at the transmitter and then cutting it back down by 20dB at the receiver.

@tahnolikessharing 8 лет назад

+Curtis Judd Thanks. I tried that, and the quality greatly improved. As far as noise goes, I think my expectations were higher than the noise floor, haha. In any case, I recored a short documentary using only the Rodelink, and a Zoom H1. If anybody cares to hear what that sounds like, it's featured on my channel.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Elephants Fly Nicely done - sounds good!

@c0pyimitati0n 8 лет назад

Isn't the whole point of this to be able to record directly into your camera and not have to sync in post? Why would you need to hook it up to an external recorder? Is that just to have a person monitor the audio? Couldn't i just plug a lav into the recorder and get the same audio quality? Sorry for so many questions.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+c0pyimitati0n That is the point for DSLR and mirrorless cam shooters in many cases, for sure, but not the only option and not the best option for quality audio, in my opinion. Even an inexpensive audio recorder captures better audio than any DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2oZp_k7AmXs.html

@avarmadillo 5 лет назад

So, have you tried the Sennheiser ME-2 mic with the Rode system?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

No, I haven't.

@avarmadillo 5 лет назад

Curtis Judd I have, and I find the sound to have more warmth and depth-but to not be as hot. Consequently, if my settings on the sender and receiver are 0 and 0 the recording is too quiet, but if I raise the gain I’m in the “yellow”. But not clipping. Any suggestions? I’d prefer using the Sennheiser because the quality of sound is definitely superior.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

I'd probably leave the TX and RX at 0, 0 and adjust the input level on the recorder or camera.

@avarmadillo 5 лет назад

Curtis Judd Gotcha. I’ll give it a shot. Thanks!!

@alexalex444454 5 лет назад

Hi, thanks for the video. I read all the comments below and no one spoke of the sony wirelles kit. Seenheiser is very expensive, I am in doubt between the Rode kit or Sony kit?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Alex, which Sony kit?

@alexalex444454 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd sony uwp-d11, www.amazon.com/Sony-Lavalier-Microphone-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B07HZ5PZKP

@alexalex444454 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd here in Brazil the Sony uwp-d11 is half price sennheiser, because that I wanna know about this Sony, did you already test Sony uwp-d11?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

@@alexalex444454 Interesting. Just slightly less expensive than the Sennheiser here in the US. I don't have one available for review at the moment but will put it on the list and see if I can find a way to borrow one. Here's what I expect: It's probably very similar in terms of audio quality and functionality vs the Sennheiser. It uses proprietary wiring for the mics, so you'll need to use the Sony Mics or go with a pro-level mic and have it custom terminated for the Sony system.

@malixmedia9612 5 лет назад

Hey Curtis, am I able to upgrade the microphone with this system? What are some good options for mics?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi, yes. Before I do that, what particular issue are you trying to solve with an upgrade? I want to make sure I take that into account with a recommendation.

@malixmedia9612 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd generally looking to improve audio quality over the mic that comes with it. I'm hoping to buy 2 G4s when I have the money so ideally something I can use with rodelink and then with the G4s when I make the jump. I've used sanken cos11s before and liked the sound but I'm not sure if it's compatible with the rodelink system.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Yes, the COS-11D with Sennheiser locking plugs work.

@malixmedia9612 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd thank you Curtis. Truly the GOAT!

@liant9314 5 лет назад

Please help. I occasionally interview people at Starbucks shop. Its very noisy, I used By-M1 lav mic ($20 one), audio is unusable but I have no choice because I have no other place. Will RodeLink FM Kit block all those noise?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

No, it won't block all the noise. A dynamic handheld microphone with a cardioid polar pattern would probably work better. Here's a reasonably affordable option: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EHgSC3C0pTw.html

@FlemmingEiberg 9 лет назад

Thank you for another great review Curtis. I was looking forward to this because I am considering replacing my existing (and rather noisy/hissing) Shure FP15/83 with either another Sennheiser EW 112-P G3 or the new RodeLink. I record into a Canon XF100 camera with XLR-input, and my concern is with the presumably unbalanced audio signal from the RodeLink mini jack to my camera. A TRS-XLR-adapter won't solve that, but is this something I should be concerned about? Or is there a native XLR cable option for the RodeLink? I also noticed the specs says: conversion 24-bit/44.1kHz. Will that be a problem when recording with my camera's audio set to 48kHz? I have heard about audio-drifting where the audio and picture slowly drift out of syns, but never quite understood how this works - or rather doesn't :) Thanks again for some great videos :)

@RobertShaverOfAustin 9 лет назад

Flemming Eiberg The fact that RODELink is using 24-bit/44.1kHz is just an internal detail that does not affect what's output to the camera. The output of the receiver is analog so it doesn't matter that the wireless lave is using one sampling period and the camera another. Also, if you're recording the audio into your camera then there's no way for the audio to get out of sync with the picture (unless your camera is broken :). The only time you can get picture/audio drift is when you record audio separately from the camera, like Curtis was doing in this video. I have had this problem when recording long events in one take. (Panasonic GH4 for picture and Zoom H6 for audio.) This happens because the audio recorder is running at a very slightly different rate than the camera. When I record for a whole hour the audio can be off by enough frames to make it obvious that the talent's lips don't match the sound. In the past I've always corrected this by hand using Adobe Audition by just figuring out how much I have to shrink or expand the audio track, then use the time control to make the audio track length exactly match the video. (Any resulting pitch change is so small as to be undetectable.) Now I'm using PluralEyes 3.5 which automatically detects this problem and fixes it while syncing the audio up to the audio scratch track on the video. (So it's still important to record good enough audio on your camera for this all to work.)

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Flemming Eiberg Robert covered most of your questions, thanks Robert! The only thing I would add is that RODE makes a VXLR adapter that converts the 3.5mm TRS plug to XLR. It is ok that it isn't balanced as long as you don't attempt to make a long cable run between the receiver and your camera, which you generally wouldn't anyway. You just plug the 3.5mm plug from the receiver into the adapter, and the adapter into your camera. Nothing to be concerned about, RODE has thought it through quite nicely. (link for the VXLR adapter is in the about section.)

@FlemmingEiberg 9 лет назад

Robert Shaver Thank you very much for clearing that up for me :)

@FlemmingEiberg 9 лет назад

Curtis Judd Thank you very much. As mentioned, I already own a Sennheiser EW 112-P and a Shure FP15/83, the latter being a little too noisy (hissing) for my taste - especially compared to the Sennheiser. How is the RodeLink in comparison? Have you had a chance to compare, or will this be in a future episode? Thanks again for your awesome work :)

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Thanks. I haven't done a formal comparison but will if the opportunity arises.

@dogslonely 8 лет назад

Hi Curtis, if I want to buy a lavalier mic now, which one do u think is the best in a budget? (SONY UWP-V1, RodeLink, Sennheiser EW 100 ENG G3-A... or maybe you have any other recommendations?) Thanks!

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Ping Chen There are a lot of factors to consider: where you're located and which frequencies are available for use in your area. Do you want the range of analogue or are you ok with the potentially lesser range of digital? Do you need professional line level output or are you just running it into a prosumer camera with a 3.5mm mic input? Are you going to add more in the future or do you just need one?

@dogslonely 8 лет назад

Thank you Curtis! I didn't know there are so many factors to consider. My use is mostly for DSLR recording (straight into the camera), I have used the sony V1 lavalier before, it's OK for me, but there are some problem with it, which is sometimes there will be noise signals during the recording, I thought it may be the frequency issues or the cellphone 4G signals. The RodeLink lav seems pretty nice in your video, so asking for your opinion~ thanks!

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Ping Chen RODELink is great for DSLR shooting. I have not run into any interference issues or dropouts yet as long as the talent is within line of sight. I hope that helps!

@dogslonely 8 лет назад

Thanks a lot!

@AlbertMaruggi 9 лет назад

I think I'm going to get 1 maybe 2 of these and use with H4N Zoom using that XLR adapter. I need to get a second camera and it will likely be the GH4, unless someone makes a case for the additional $1000 for the new as7 Sony

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Albert Maruggi Sounds good, best wishes! Do you mean the new A7RII? That's a very different beast than the GH4. :)

@AlbertMaruggi 9 лет назад

Curtis Judd sorry my fingers were fat when I typed that. it's the a7S Alpha Mirrorless www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1044728-REG/sony_ilce7s_b_alpha_a7s_mirrorless_digital.html

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Albert Maruggi Ah, ok.

@AlbertMaruggi 9 лет назад

Curtis Judd you like the GH4 vs a7S - I'm shooting ENG trade show interviews and basketball games primarily. The basketball stuff I do love the slo motion capabilities so GH4 does have that 96 fps option.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Albert Maruggi I haven't shot with the A7S myself. I can say that I love the GH4 except when I have set the ISO above 800. It gets very messy very quickly above that. In a gym, I'm betting you're probably going to want at least 1600 ISO or more likely 3200. So I'm not sure the GH4 would be ideal for that case.

@StuartTollison 9 лет назад

Can it transmit and receive in stereo as well?

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Stuart Tollison I don't have a stereo mic to confirm 100% but it does use TRS 3.5mm plugs and sends a stereo track with left and right channels to your recorder, so yes, if you plugged a stere mic into the transmitter, I'm guessing it would work.

@rodemic 9 лет назад

Curtis Judd Stuart Tollison yes, you can transmit a stereo track.

@UNOCASTILLO 6 лет назад

hi Curtis. i am doing something wrong but i don´t know what it is. i can´t ear nothing from the Rode link Mic connected to the Zoom F4. i can ear other mics, and when i connect the rode link to a camera it works just fine. It must be something about config in zoom F4 but i dont know were to look at. could you help me?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Uno, first, which input is the RODELink connected to on the F4? One of the XLR inputs? Or the 3.5mm input?

@UNOCASTILLO 6 лет назад

XLR

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Ok, be sure that phantom power is turned off for that input on the F4. Then you'll want to adjust the input level for that input until you get sound on that channel.

@UNOCASTILLO 6 лет назад

It sounds too low. I have to turn all the volume up in order to ear something. 🤔

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hmm, something seems wrong. Have you contacted RODE and Zoom? Have you tested the RODELink with a camera or other recorder to confirm whether the problem is the RODELink or Zoom?

@ljchestnut 7 лет назад

Quick question. On some other reviews (and maybe one of your later ones) the actual Lav Mic, itself used in the Rode Wireless Filmmaker Kit, is identified as the weak link. I think it had to do with the wiring which provides interference when the lav cords cross or get too close to the mic itself (or something like that) In someone's review (I THINK) they recommended the Sanken COS-11D as a good replacement lav mic for Filmmaker kit. Unfortunately I recently found out that Sanken does not make a mic for the Rode system. Can you recommend another good mic for the Rode filmmaker kit? I need the system to be rock solid for narration for filmmaking. Thanks

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi Lawrence, the Sanken COS-11D for the Sennheiser G3 system works great with the RODELink kit: bhpho.to/2mdJ1xG

@arcadia449 6 лет назад

You're right about the mic being the weak link. Rode have used a non-standard plug on this one and no other mic works with it.

@ahoinuk 9 лет назад

Have you found any delay issues with this kit? I just tried using it plugged into my A7S, using the wifi remote control, and it has a 5 sec-ish delay. Any ideas?

@tahnolikessharing 9 лет назад

Austin Aho He talked about latency, and said there was no delay. I'm no expert, but I think your delay might have to do with the wifi remote control, since the remote itself is fighting for a signal as well. Just an idea.

@ahoinuk 9 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback piggy. So many noob mistakes. I had music running through Apple AirPlay over a wifi signal. That was the delay. The actual recording was great. Love this kit. Awesome review Curtis!

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Austin Aho Thanks! Glad to hear it wasn't an issue with the RODELink!

@Scott95826 7 лет назад

OK. Which would be best for filmmaking, the Rodelink or the Sennheiser G3? Cost is a minor factor. I just want the best. My reputation rests on it.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Scott95826 most pros are using UHF wireless like the G3. They are more work to set up (you will need to read up on how to use them) but they're solid in most locations.

@davidwashington4282 5 лет назад

How do you deal with levels on the rodelink ?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

I use the switches on the transmitter and receiver to get things generally set up and my camera or audio recorder to fine tune.

@davidwashington4282 5 лет назад

Thanks for the reply. I recorded a track on my Tascam DR-100 mkII playing with the switches and trying all the different combinations. I really can't notice any difference between 0;0 +10;-10 or +20;-20. Not being a sound guy, I usually just let it at 0;0 with the gain at the minimum in my A7s II but I'm sure there is a better way.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

@@davidwashington4282 I'd stick with 0 on the TX and 0 on the RX then. No need to change if its working well with those settings. Happy recording! 🎤

@WargamersShutUpJamGaiden 8 лет назад

Do you know if there's a noticeable difference in quality between this product and the Sennheiser G3 system. This review has been exceptionally helpful so far. Especially because I've already got a Tascam 70d recorder, and 4 rode xlr converters. It's almost as if this review was designed specifically for me.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Wargamers Shut Up & Jam Gaiden I haven't noticed a big difference between the G3 (which I have used but do not own) and the RODELink (I own 2 kits). The G3 transmits an analogue signal whereas the RODELink transmits a digital signal in the same frequency range as WiFi. That said, I've never experienced a drop of the signal in my corporate shoots with RODELink, even on a shoot last week with 150 people and their smartphones in a room with 10+ WiFi networks in range. I was surprised and impressed. I will say that I prefer the sound of the RODE Lavalier over the Sennheiser ME2 lavalier microphone but that's a matter of personal preference (The Sennheiser is brighter and tends to emphasize sibilance, though some prefer a very crisp/bright sound).

@WargamersShutUpJamGaiden 8 лет назад

Oh that's wonderful. This bit of information alone has just saved me ~$400. I very much appreciate it Curtis. Thank you.

@simplyrae 8 лет назад

+Curtis Judd did you notice feedback when you were shooting in a room with over 10 WiFi networks? I recently just bought it and doing testing and finding I am getting feedback through out testing videos when I am on Channel 1. But as soon as I switch to Channel 2, it's clear as ever. Just trying to figure out how to decipher which channel to be using

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+simplyrae I didn't run into any issues, including feedback, but that's the trick with wireless, every situation is different. Good job monitoring so you knew there was an issue and could change channels!

@simplyrae 8 лет назад

Thanks! I just got it so I am testing it out. I have some more testing to run, but I wonder if you know the answer to this: If I used this wireless lav mic with an audio adapter, will I be able to hear the feedback while monitoring the audio coming into the adapter? Or will I only be able to hear the feedback when in playback mode on a camera?

@Allottedaaron 9 лет назад

I guess the big question in my head is whether you think Rode have come up with a system that means you wouldn't pay more for a Sennheiser wireless system. Everywhere I look on RU-vid, I see a lot of videos extolling the virtue of Sennheiser systems but they remain a little price prohibitive for many so this system drags the entry level price down for wireless.

@curtisjudd 9 лет назад

Aaron's allotment For me, personally, the RODELink is all I need. The Sennheiser is aimed squarely at pros that make their living shooting nearly every day on paid gigs. For those that don't fit that profile, RODELink seems like an obvious option.

@TheAudacitytoPodcast 9 лет назад

Aaron's allotment, the new Sennheiser AVX wireless systems are costing even more than the old G3 systems. Thus, you could easily get two RødeLink packages for the cost of one Sennheiser AVX. That's with the assumption that Sennheiser will make an AVX lav system soon and price it near their other AVX options.

@Allottedaaron 9 лет назад

I certainly looked at the G3 system with envy but I can't justify the cost. I use a Tascam field recorder with Sennheiser connector lav and head worn microphones and that seems to work with some post production work but of course recording directly onto the camera would be preferable. The AVX options are not justifiable for me at the moment, so the Rode is definitely interesting.

@PropheticEclipses 9 лет назад

Curtis Judd HI Chris, responding to the question between the Sennheiser vs Rode link isn't the Rode link mic omnidirectional and the Sennheiser is not. If you were outdoors then the Rodelink will pick up extra unnecessary noise correct? What is your take on using this mic outdoors especially close to a street where cars fly by? Would you in this case recommend a Sennheiser instead? Or does the Rodelink mic wind mount that goes over the mic help reduce traffic noise?

@Allottedaaron 9 лет назад

The Sennheisser G3 is more a wireless communications platform that you plug whichever compatible microphone you want into. That could be an omnidirectional or a cardioid microphone. The choice is yours. I have 2 Sennheiser compatible microphones and both of them are omnidirectional (one lavalier and one head worn), but I have seen plenty that are cardioid if you need that very local sound pickup.

@renatoarturocontrerasfaria6278 8 лет назад

Can i charge it via WALL or is it dangerous?

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Renato Arturo Contreras Farías I charge the batteries in a separate charger for AA batteries: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hcRDugfFAsk.html Unfortunately, you cannot charge the batteries when they are in the RODELink.

@genebeley 8 лет назад

Maybe this dummy missed it, but it would be helpful to show first how to get into the batteries. I spent about an hour before I figured out how to do that. The instructions included in the kit are in extremely small print and rather lacking for some basic things like how to install the batteries.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Gene Beley Hi Gene, sorry about that. You've figured it out now, it sounds like, but yes, you press the button on the back and slide the door down to reveal the batteries.

@MarksTech 5 лет назад

why not just manually put down the internal audio on the DSLR, then boost the DB on the rode so you get louder audio, without hearing the horrible hissing sound of the pre amp

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

That’s what I do.

@arcadia449 6 лет назад

I wouldn't advise anybody buy this kit. I bought one a year ago and eventually had issues with the microphone. The cable is very thin and delicate, and so not very durable. When I tried to buy replacement microphones it turned out that Rode have used a non-standard jack plug on this system? No other make or model will work with it? I now have a useless kit.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi David, I'm sorry to hear of your troubles with the RODELink and thanks for leaving a comment. First I have no connection with RODE. I am confused by a couple of things: The RODE Lavalier microphone has a very thin, kevlar reinforced cable. How did it sustain damage? Second, the RODELInk has a pretty standard 3.5mm locking input that works with almost any lavalier microphone wired for 3.5mm TRS. Which microphones did you use that did not work? Not trying to challenge your experience or frustration, just trying to understand and clarify. Thanks!

@arcadia449 6 лет назад

Hi Curtiss. If you hold up the Rodelink's jack plug and place another beside it you'll see the configuration is different. I'm sure there's a break in the cable near the plug, it's giving a terrible crackling sound over the audio. I sent it back to the dealership where I bought it and they can't offer any solution?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Ok, sounds like the internal part of the cable. Likely happened when someone was taking the mic/bodypack off and tugged a bit. I believe they have a two year warranty if you registered it. I would contact RODE directly. They're usually very good about getting things fixed. Again, sorry for the trouble you've experienced and I hope RODE can work it out for you.

@arcadia449 6 лет назад

I did contact Rode and they told me to contact the dealership? Great video by the way, cheers.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

That's disappointing, I'm sorry. You are welcome to tell them that I advised you to resolve the problem since the reseller would not.