RODE Wireless Go ii Microphone Single Person User Guide

RODE Wireless Go ii Microphone Single Person

OVERVIEW

The Wireless Go is a compact wireless microphone system that operates in the 2.4GHz spectrum. The kit includes a transmitter with an internal microphone and a receiver with 3.5mm TRS output.

SET UP

Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the RX (receiver).
Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the TX (transmitter).
The units will already be paired and start transmitting audio, the transmitter will be using the internal microphone.

Clip on the supplied windshield if required
If desired, plug in a compatible external microphone and the TX will automatically switch the audio input.
Connect the 3.5mm TRS output of the RX to a camera’s microphone input or similar audio device.

TRANSMITTER – TX

Power Button

• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit
• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn off the unit
• Single press to turn on when the device is in charging mode

Internal Microphone

• The transmitter will use the internal microphone if there is not an external microphone plugged in
• On board processing optimised for the human voice

Microphone Input

• Standard 3.5mm TRS microphone input

• Supplies 2.8V plug-in power for compatible microphones “Power” and “Link” LED’s
  Power LED

• Solid = internal battery is above 20%

• Slow flash = internal battery is below 20%

• Rapid flash = internal battery is below 10%

• Double flash = Charging through USB (solid when 100% charge is reached)

Link LED

• Solid = Paired and transmitting to an RX
• Slow flash = Not connected to the RX or out of range Rapid flash = in pairing mode (will time out after 3 seconds)
• Off = TX is in charging mode and not transmitting to a receiver

USB-C

Standardised USB-C port
Used for charging with USB power supplies and is able to connect to a computer for future firmware updates
The power LED will display charging mode if the unit is plugged into power while off, a quick single press the power button will turn on the TX

RECEIVER – RX

Power Button

• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit
• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn off the unit
• Single press to turn on when the device is in charging mode

“dB” Button

• Press the “dB” button to cycle through the three audio output levels (0dB, -12dB, -24dB)
• Set the level according to the requirements of the device receiving the audio. I.e. portable recorder, smartphone, camera, etc.
• The RX will remember the selection chosen for future use

Link Button

• The RX and TX will come pre-paired out of the box
  If pairing is required

• Press and hold the button for 3 seconds

• The signal strength icon on the screen will start flashing

• Single press the power button on the TX

• The TX and RX should pair immediately

Audio output

• Standard 3.5mm TRS output
• Multi-mono signal

USB-C

• Standardised USB-C port
• Used for charging with USB power supplies and is able to connect to a computer for future firmware updates
• The screen will display charging mode if the unit is plugged into power while off, a quick single press the power button will turn on the RX

SPECIFICATIONS

• Transmission type: 2.4GHz Frequency Agile Digital System

Internal Capsule

• Acoustic Principle: Pre-polarised pressure transducer
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
• Equivalent Input Noise @ Maximum Gain: 21.8dB (A-Weighted)
• Frequency Range: 50Hz – 20kHz

External Mic Input

• Mic Input: 20Hz – 20kHz

Maximum Output

• Level: +3dBu
• Maximum SPL (mic): 100dB SPL (1kHz @ 1m)
• Dynamic Range: 100dBA (Mic Preamplifiers)
• Power Requirements: Inbuilt Li-po battery rechargeable via USB
• Battery Life: Up to 7 hours
• Analog Inputs:  3.5mm TRS lavalier microphone input (Transmitter)
• Analog Outputs: 3.5mm TRS (Receiver)
• Computer Connectivity: USB (Firmware update)
• OS Requirements: (For firmware update only) MacOS 10.11 and above Windows 10 and above
• Form Factor: Clip-on pack
• Weight (g): TX: 31 RX: 31
• Dimensions: TX: 44 × 45.3 × 18.5
• (W×L×H, mm): RX: 44 x 46.4 x 18.5
• Included Accessories: 2 x fur windshield, 1 x pouch, 2 x USB-A to USB-C cable, 1 x SC2 cable

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