As well, you can rename files just double-click and start typing. When recording audio, theres one setting which is probably the most important setting of all. How much it moves depends on how we have set up the gain control, using the RDE Central software. To turn power saver mode off, single-click the power button. I will be using this a lot over the coming months, so I will let you know if this turns out to be a RDE issue. Please note that mute control via the transmitter only functions when the power button is configured to 'Mute' mode. The level icon in the middle of the screen indicates which gain setting is selected. RDE this setup has an equivalent noise level of 22dBA. With a camera, you will more likely be using the 3.5mm output rather than the USB C, depending on your camera. The pairing error is a common bug that is troubling several users. Select the channel and click the gain button. If its on all the time, this little mini screen can drain the battery. Next along is a button which switches between fine and coarse gain control. 2) If your devices are switched on and the Rode pairing error persists, ensure that you are holding the pair button for at least 3 seconds on the receiver. I had to go out the door, down some stairs and to the end of a corridor before it disconnected. We can see the battery level of the mics, whether the mics are connected and the audio level of each mic. To turn on your Wireless GO II, simply press and hold the power button on the receiver. I actually found it quite hard to test this function because the connection between the transmitter and receiver was so strong. The nearer you place the mic, the more background sounds and echoes are reduced and the better quality your audio will be. By default, the RDE Wireless GO 2 records in stereo. The Wireless GO II features two transmitters and a dual channel receiver that allows you to connect both transmitters for recording two sound sources into a single device. The gain control is found on the receiver. Or you might want a different setup for different projects. First, you need to connect the transmitter to RDE Central and click the cog icon. The RDE Central software can be downloaded from the RDE website. Split means each mic will be recorded to a separate channel, which is recommended if you want to separate audio for each speaker. So Im not sure if you would ever need to use the reconnect function. You can even use the gain control to adjust the volume of your headphones. To pair your transmitters to the receiver, press and hold the power button on the transmitters one at a time. A low equivalent noise level is particularly important in a studio situation, where background noise becomes more apparent. What is the difference between dual and single? Note this will only work when the transmitters are turned on and paired to the receiver. You will need to update the firmware on the units first, and that can only be done on the desktop version of RDE Central. Unless youre worried about using up storage space, or some other reason, I recommend choosing WAV and 48 kHz. However, if your receiver is set to coarse gain you will see a triangle here. If you have your receiver connected to a camera or other device using the 3.5mm output, the USB C port is then free to connect a smartphone to use as a controller. The RDE Wireless GO 2 system uses a 2.4 GHz radio band, which is used by many other things, such as cordless telephones, bluetooth and wifi. This setup is 10 times the price, so we would expect much higher quality. To export one or more audio files, select the audio files you want to export and then click export. Now, 32 bits floating files are said to be 50% bigger and a seasoned pro will most likely tell you this file type is a bit over the top for regular sound work. Theres 3 USB A to USB C cables, for charging and connecting the devices to smartphones or computers. Once you switch on the devices, one or both of the transmitters should automatically connect to the receiver wirelessly, depending on how many you are using. So go ahead and update. Firstly, my Samsung briefly stopped recognising the mic when I connected the receiver. So most of what Ive just shown you can also be done on your smartphone. A common problem recording the spoken voice can be the range in volume, from quiet to loud. For Android and other devices with a USB-C input, use the SC16 USB-C to USB-C cable. You can remove the screen protectors by pulling the green tab. Lets look at the mini screen and find out what information were getting here. The main issue with wireless microphones is a loss of connection. You can also mute via the transmitter. The next button is called Pad and allows you to alter the mics sensitivity. Adding a marker for a different scene, change of subject or new shot can save time when you want to find them later. Before you get started, I recommend charging each device. Find the button which has a distinctive , the one with the line through it that RDE uses in their name. Once connected, press the power button to mute and again to unmute. When set to Record to Backup, the transmitter will immediately start recording when its connected to the receiver and stop again as soon as it is disconnected. The 3 devices look pretty similar at first glance, but the receiver has the mini screen on it while the transmitters have no screen. Put simply, there are basically 2 methods to record audio using this system. Push in and twist in the direction of the arrows, until you feel a gentle click. Press and hold until it powers on. If you need to connect your microphone to a device with an XLR input, use an adaptor like the VXLR Pro. How To Record Two Microphones Into Your Camera, Configuring the on-board recording function, Unlocking advanced features, including the safety channel, fine gain control and more. The error will continue unless both the devices are working properly. This could be a camera, a smartphone or a computer. My phone still recognised another USB C mic, just not the RDE. I will talk about that software later, but for now I can tell you when set to fine, we can go from -30dB to 0dB. Its up to you how discreet you want to be with the mic. If you want to know more about smartphone filmmaking, my book Smartphone Videography Beginners to Advanced is now available to download for members on Patreon. The transmitter contains an inbuilt microphone, so you can clip the transmitter to the person talking, as near to their mouth as possible. So, if you do connect a transmitter, the app will take you directly to the setting controls. I believe RDE has changed this because, unfortunately, when you use the transmitter power button to mute the mic, theres no indication its muted. The backlight will now always stay on. If its not connected it it will flash on and off. If were recording audio for social media or low budget movies, 22dBA is good. But if you have this safety channel recording at 20dB lower, youll be able to use that instead of the distorted audio. Now, it used to be the default transmitter setting but since I upgraded the firmware on both units, I found it no longer mutes this way by default. If you have safety channel enabled, rather than using the left and right channel of the stereo audio to separate the mics, instead the receiver records the exact same audio onto both channels, except one channel records 20dB lower. The RDE Wireless GO 2 transmitters can also record audio directly onto internal storage. Why would we want to do that? If the RDE Wireless GO 2 transmitter and receiver become disconnected for some reason, the blue light with the connection symbol next to it will begin to flash. Each transmitter features a high-quality in-built omnidirectional condenser capsule. The little windshields that come with the set are pretty easy to mount. Theres other materials too and I will be adding more in the future. Clicking this button completely wipes the onboard memory, so make sure you have exported all the files you need before doing this. Basically, you might not like the look of the receiver. Connecting the Wireless GO II to your smartphone or tablet via USB-C rather than using the 3.5mm analog TRS output gives you access to a number of useful features: High-quality audio output Using the USB-C output bypasses the recording device's analog input circuitry, giving a direct digital signal transfer for optimum quality. However, theres lots of settings you can play around with, as well, to get the system working in different ways. First, clip the transmitter out of sight somewhere, perhaps a back pocket. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Meanwhile, on the transmitter the info from that transmitter will go blank. At the forefront of a new wave of filmmakers, MoMo provides a level playing field for filmmakers, where talent, creativity and hard work counts more than budget and industry connections. But, if you dont mind the extra size, it might be worth experimenting. 5) If the Rode pairing issue persists, switch off the microphone and restart it. One click places the grey square around channel 1. 1 x Receiver, 2 x Transmitters, 3 x Furry Windshields, 3 x SC20 USB-C to USB-A Cables, 1 x SC5 TRS to TRS Memory Cable, 1 x Carry Pouch. There are some useful settings as well as access to any audio files youve recorded directly onto the units storage. When connecting the RDE Wireless GO 2 to a camera, its usually best to set the cameras input gain as low as possible, then use the RDE gain to set the correct level. Each device has a USB C port. Or you could even record onto a separate field recorder, like a Zoom H4n. If you want to join me there, follow this link. Immediately, you should see the audio level bars moving on the receiver to show that its receiving audio from the transmitters inbuilt mic. Therefore, we want to try to record audio at a level so that it does not go above 0dB. An additional fine gain control mode can also be enabled in the RDE Central app. This delivers an extended transmission range of 200 metres (line of sight). If you are using the Wireless GO II with a smartphone or computer and need to adjust your gain, do so in your recording software or app. With the receiver, you will see the mini screen switch on and start displaying information. We understand that users face difficulty using their microphones due to the Rode pairing error. In the middle, we are given 3 bits of information: the battery life, backlight mode and output gain for the receiver, indicated by a thin blue line. Reason 1: the transmitter is big and has the RDE logo on it, so its not very discreet. Use the supplied SC5 cable to connect your Wireless GO II to cameras and other devices with a 3.5mm TRS input. An equivalent noise level of 0dBA would be no noise at all. When the battery is fully charged, it will display a green outline. Like when using the transmitter with the receiver, you can use the inbuilt mic here or add an external mic, as we talked about before. Using old firmware can cause the Rode pairing problem as well. Thats what actually sold me on this setup and why I purchased it. Pairing the microphone with a gadget is essential for its working and connecting to other devices. As well, you can get adapters like these quite cheaply, which convert USB A to USB C. After charging, each unit should last up to 7 hours. Once the desired transmitter has been selected via the channel selection, single-click the gain control/mute button to mute it. Thats why I think RDE has now stopped this being a default setting. Below the main audio level meters, we have mics 1 and 2 on the left and right. Just feed the cable under clothes and hide the mic head under something like a shirt collar or behind a tie. And if you have 2 transmitters, they are going to be assigned to separate channels. When you press the gain button, whichever channel is selected will be muted. Now, pull back the fur of the windshield and hold it back. This means you could add an additional transmitter at a later date if you wanted. Once updated, they should connect to RDE Central Mobile on your smartphone. Rode Wireless Go 2 is pretty much flawless in terms of features, but it isnt immune to the pairing issue. Cameras generally have poor-quality, noisy preamps that are quite sensitive, so its best to not rely on them to achieve good recording levels. The book is 170 pages long and covers essential smartphone filmmaking topics: Things like how to get the perfect exposure, when to use manual control, which codecs to use, HDR, how to use frame rates, lenses, shot types, stabilisation and much more. When there are two meters, you are in 'Split'mode. In saver mode, the mini screen will switch off after 10 seconds of inactivity. In the UK, it seems to be only about 50 cheaper. All 3 of these devices power on in the same way. Sometimes, people forget the simplest of the steps and get worked up. Markers can be useful if you have a long recording. One thing you cant do with the mobile version is access or download audio files from the transmitters. Once turned on, they will automatically pair to the receiver. Again, as we talked about earlier, Coarse gives you 3 gain settings, while Fine gives you a greater gain range and greater number of gain settings. First, click the connection button on the bottom of the receiver, once. This is a three-stage pad that cuts your output level in 12dB increments. For comparison, DJI say their new wireless mic setup (which is considered a direct rival) has 23dBA, so virtually the same. RDE Central is an easy-to-use desktop and mobile companion app for the Wireless GO II that allows for complete device configuration anywhere, including: It also allows you to optimise and export the on-board recordings, access device information, and update to the latest firmware. If you have both RDE Wireless GO 2 transmitters connected, you can mute one or both mics using the receiver. This means that the two transmitters are being combined into a single summed output. To switch between 'Merged' and 'Split' mode, press and hold both buttons on the receiver for three seconds and keep an eye on the output level meter on the LED screen. Reverse the process to remove them. While you can use the RDE Wireless GO 2 transmitters inbuilt mic, you also have the option to connect a mic to the transmitter. This way you can start and stop a transmitter recording audio, for example. On the top of each RDE Wireless GO 2 transmitter you will see the microphone in the middle, this circle here. Thats why this is also known as self noise. Once in pairing mode, click the power button quickly once on the transmitter and wait for a few seconds while it reconnects. If its not in merge mode, the safety channel button will be disabled. There have only been 2 issues that occurred in about 5 days of testing. I need opinion, because I need to know what to buy. Finally, theres a carry pouch. If I start recording video, the audio will be from the RDE transmitter mics. In short, the RDE wireless GO II is good enough for pretty much all audio recording situations were likely to find ourselves in. As well, it now says audio is recorded via a connected USB C mic. When talking about adjusting an audio level professionals will often refer to the gain or the gain control. But there is a slight complication. The first method takes the audio from the microphone, through the wireless system and onto the device where you want to record audio. Discover everything you need to know about using your Wireless GO II here. Like I said earlier, the RDE Wireless GO 2 transmitter can also be used as a stand alone field recorder. Rode Wireless Go 2 is a popular wireless microphone that is known for its compact, travel-friendly size and amazing sound quality. Channels are un-muted the same way. Many users have reported that they are unable to pair their microphones with other devices. The windshields are now locked in place. Of course, you only need these windshields if you are using the inbuilt mics. Once downloaded and installed, connect each unit and, if this is the first time, it will ask if you want to update the firmware. Now, if we click the cog icon, we bring up the transmitters settings. Then I found that by opening the app and connecting the mic, then opening the camera, this resulted in my phone recognising the RDE mic again. And that is the audio level or what is known by sound engineers as gain. You can easily update the firmware through the desktop application and this should resolve the pairing issue. Secondly, Andrea recorded a 20 minute audio track using only the transmitter as a stand alone recorder and the device created a file, but there was no audio on it. A single click will select transmitter 1, a second click will select transmitter 2, and a third click will exit the channel selection. Theres also my Exploring the Film Look Guide as well as Smartphone Colour Grading. Even if I clip it in the same place, it looks more discreet and therefore less distracting. Standard USB-C to Lightning cables are not compatible with the Wireless GO II. To switch between battery saver mode on and off, just click the power button once. Once turned on, they will automatically pair to the receiver. He gives classes in smartphone filmmaking. Then, there will be different settings to change, depending whether you connect the receiver or one of the transmitters. The Wireless GO II gives you the option to record in either 'Merged' or 'Split' mode. 2 blue LEDs light up at the top of the transmitter. Ill go into all that in more detail later, but first lets get started with the basics. When you connect a transmitter to RDE Central, this is what you get. As well, some battery power will be saved. The wireless microphone is cheaper than a normal microphone and is, therefore, a great choice for people on a budget. So we get 2 audio level meters, named 1 and 2. But you dont have to worry. if audio is too loud and it goes beyond the maximum level, this usually causes distortion in the audio. All wireless devices seem to face hiccups in the pairing process at some point in time. A single click of the gain control button will allow you to select between high (0dB), medium (-12dB), and low (-24dB) gain settings. When you connect a unit, you will see some indication its connected. Next, click the gain button (the one with dB next to it) while that square is around the 1st mic and you will see a muted mic symbol appear. Members can also access all 5 episodes of our smartphone shot Silent Eye series, with accompanying screenplays and making of podcasts. Now, to connect one of these RDE units to an iPhone, you will need a special cable for lightning ports, such as the RDE SC15 or SC19. if audio is recorded too quietly, when we come to mix the audio in our editing software we need to push up the gain. This is measured in dB again except with an A at the end. If the gain is set to coarse, the gain button will only switch between 3 settings: 0dB, -12dB and -24dB.
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