Great to see the new design and looking forward to trying it out!

This is why I love Rode. The attention to detail is unmatched! Well done!

So excited to see RØDE adding more unique lavalier options into the line up! Looking forward to adding this lav for my comparison test bed!

Another home run for the audio kit. Thanks Rode for all the innovative things you do

Only Rode could get me this excited about a lav microphone. Can’t wait to try this!

These videos are great. Much better than the more stylized videos on your website that don't go into details. Thanks.

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS!!!!!

“Far more discrete than other lavaliers” MASSIVE WHITE RODE LOGO. You have got to be kidding me.

very unique and intelligent design .. røde always comes up with the right stuff.. last day when i counted, i got amazed to see how many rode products i hv 😳 .. looking forward to try this fr sure

This is awesome! Love the new design, I'd love to have one!

Very cute. Great to see the new design.

Looks good. Minor point -- Shure SM93 / WL93 has had this form factor for many years. It even has lower self-noise : 22dB vs. 26. Of course, self-noise isn't the only factor in sound quality. The Shure mics definitely do not have a flat response, with a significant boost around 8khz. .... Just found the response graph, and this mic has the same presence boost. As others have pointed out, the logo on the clip is a detraction. I would look for some kind of replacement. How about offering "plain" clips?

Nice to have another addition to the Rode offerings. Flat cables though often do not stay flat and become more of a problem. But time will tell.

I love the design, hope to try it soon Greetings from México

It has been some time since the Pro grade lav mic has been upgraded. Well done and the price seems much more reasonable.

Stoked for this

WTF did you put a big white logo on the clip. bro.

This may be a year old but the Lavalier II i just got was a great match to connect to my full face helmet and Gopro Hero 10 using the mic adapter and the Dead Cat on the Lav II mic and having the mic positioned next to my right eye away from my mouth so it doesnt sound like its clipping. I have been struggling to find something that works i even have Lavalier Go mics and those did not sound good with my application. Im really glad the Lav II worked. I wont be using the case that came with it but still cool for my regular Lavalier Go mics.

Nice! Can’t wait to try it. Hope it will available in Malaysia as soon as possible.

Buying it now.

As an owner of the previous RODE Lavalier (and a bunch of other RODE mics), I must say this looks...interesting.

More brilliance from Rode.

Nice design, look forward to pairing this up with the RØDE wireless GO ll. Heaps better being in a case instead of traditional pouch, I reckon. What do you folks think?

This looks nice! Not sure how this one is, but a lav that greatly eliminates the noise produced from rubbing on fabrics without all the crazy prep work would be awesome too.

LET'S GOOOOOOOO! CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY :)

Good job!

How will this go mounted underneath clothing using something like the rycote undercovers?

It looks very qualitative (like all your products)

I will be buying one of these as soon as its available Product suggetsion - Go 2 - pro edition with screw in connection Is there any fix for the go 2 txs to secure the 3.55 jack to the tx? - currently i get a lot of bad static when the talent (with rode lav mic) moves slightly and wobbles the connection to the go tx. This caused me a lot of issues on a recent shoot where we just could not get the tx mounted on the talent's rear belt in such a way that it didnt wobble and explode with noise when they moved. It was so bad that the talent could hear i through my own headphones 3 meters away. I have had the Rode film maker kit for 4 or 5 years but its size and quality of wireless connection is awful compared to the go 1 and Go 2 so i am loathe to use it (its currently my back up) - The film maker kit also gives me lots of random buzzing sometimes its perfect, sometimes i am eqing buzz out in post. It would be great if the go TX had a screw in connector or an aftermarket adapter solution Love the gear when it works (which is most of the time) - but audio anxiety (its almost on par with drone anxiety) is a thing for us video shooters because so much can and will go wrong with sound and anything we can do to remove the issues would be great. I am looking forward to grabbing my 5th Rode lav mic product when this becomes available in Australia.

I've run Rode lav mics (combined with Sennheiser wireless) for coming on 15 years - one of my biggest bug bears was the mic-con system - especially when the mics get older - I loved the pin mic system (no discontinued) - defiantly will be getting a few of these to try out - not to be a Whinger :) but... I do have a little issue with the advertising in the front sadly :) looks great but not for some of the dramatic interviews we do

Awesome 🤩

owwww yesss!!! look so clean!

I am a great Rode fan but sorry this is not really a new design. The Tram TR 50 lavalier microphones which has been used in TV and film for years has a front facing capsule. I expect though that the cost of the Rode is far more reachable to most people.

Hi Rode 🥰 What's the noise floor DB compared to the Lav Go for example? Thanks!

Perfect 😍😍

Amazing

I would really like to hear some test recordings.

Is it necessary that marking the bright white logo on the clip? Yeah, of course I can hide the lav mic inside the clothes, but I think Unseen is the virtue of filmmaking gear.

Another thing I love about Rode lavs is that they're one of the few that have hard plastic inner sleeves for their windscreens, so there's always an easy mount but snug fit, without having to struggle to stretch a foam-only windscreen and risk it either falling off, or tearing when you're trying to stretch it on. Same goes with the furry windscreens - a hard plastic inner sleeve so you can just slip it on and slip it off, without having to struggle for several minutes (yes, that's been my experience!) trying to get on either a Rycote or Bubblebee furry and then having it stay on. Just wish Rode's furry was a bit smaller like the Bubblebee ones, so it wouldn't be so obtrusive.

Come on guys! I can't keep up with all these amazing upgrades!😀👏

Is there some kind of RØDE Invisilav MK II in the pipeline, too? The Invisilav is my #1 solution for hiding microphones for years but I doubt the current version would work with the new design.

Redefine lav design?! Maybe for the price, but the Shure SM93, Tram TR50, Sanken COS11D are all smaller and more discretely hidden.

Great. I just need one.

Does it come in other colours too?

does it do a better job of reducing rustle when taped under clothing ?

What to do about the new DJI mic? I recently purchased the Rode Wireless Go 2 but in comparison to the DJI, I might have to return it, only because it sounds great, it's a great value, with the included charging case, the adapters, no need for a computer hook up to the Rode app just to download files etc. I hate to return it, but I don't want to have to buy a Wireless Go "3" to keep up. A suggestion from Rode would be great. I do have to say I've enjoyed all my Rode mics.

Will this mic cause interference with the wireless film maker transmitter? All of your other mics cause an unbelievable amount of noise when the wire hits the transmitter.

Will this solve the RF BUZZING interference when I hook this up my a7siii ?

Can't wait it to Vietnam for Wireless Go 2 of mine

You should be able to change the orientation of the clip. Idk this hasn't been done for lavs

What about the Countryman mics, don't they have side mount mics?

Hi Rode, Love your product, quick question, is the audio of this video captured by the lav 2 or a shotgun mic hidden out of frame? sounds great btw.

can i connect it with my rodecaster pro?

I would love to know how you avoid ambient sound with the mic mounted on the side. My biggest issue with traditional omnidirectional lavs is that I hear the room, the walls etc. as much as the person speaking.

How it connects to rodecaster pro?

Is this microphone suitable for connecting to a laptop using an SC4 converter?

Awesome!!! When will this be sold in Canada?

Looks great. But, can we not have the logo? I have the Interview GO, and I find the giant RODE logo on the wind screen to be a huge error in design. I get that you want to brand your products, but such a large logo is a distraction. Please create a wind screen for the Interview GO without the logo. Thanks.

So the mic facing the forward isn’t a problem ? Can someone explain ? Just curious ..

Can you focus on examples of the audio pick up?

It's compatible with wireless GO first edition? Because secure screw isn't available on the previous model

Is there an over-the-ear frame that will place the lav in front or beside my mouth. For commentating a game of lawn bowls I want to talk softer and don't really want the talk on the green to pick up the chatter.

what is the price of this microphone and can i buy it in Bangladesh

If you're talking Tram sound at a pocket friendly price point, I'm very interested. Please send Curtis Judd some to review.

Does it also come with an unbranded clip? Using this lavalier in any kind of commercial video, I'm not sure if any company would accept to see the RODE brand in an interview where their client/employee/whoever talks. For KZfaq/vlogging it's no problem.

Can anyone tell me where to buy spares for the Lavalier II in the UK? Clip and pop filter if possible.

I believe tram had done side address ages ago.

Hopefully the version 1 won't be discontinued. It is the poor man's Sanken Cos11. Not much bigger than the cable and easier to hide between shirt buttons, under collars with undercover and over covers. I am sure it will sound great as all Rode mics do, but not sure about the form factor. The shure SM93 is smaller, thinner, can't comment on the audio quality as I have not used the new Rode. Please keep the original lav available.

Sounds like a 32bit rodelink filmmaking recorder kit is coming soon for the lav to connect to 🤫

I notice more and more in his industry the camcorder users are being written off in favor of DSLR users. I'm glad that this has a robust locking 3.5mm plug with molded strain relief, but what about connecting to XLR inputs WITH balanced audio built-in to the mic (and not simply an adaptor or something that can introduce noise and crackles)? I was starting to get excited about this new Rode lav, thinking you guys were finally going to address the oft-reviewed issue about the MiCon connector (which to me is an excellent concept, as you could connect it to anything with the right connector). I thought you were going to make the MiCon connector a bit larger and more robust, not able to come loose (maybe by making it a BNC or mini-BNC connector instead on each MiCon). I think a lot of times these days companies, rather than making things that users want or users want improvements on, or what their engineering teams tell them would be better, make things their clueless marketing departments and bean-counters THINK would be good for consumers. And please, the flat mic capsule in the front is certainly NOT a novel idea (Countryman EMW anyone? Tram TR50 anyone?), and I would think it would be more susceptible to rubbing noise when put in a Hush Lav or gaff tape under clothing.

... "it sounds fantastic" says the manufacturer without audio samples. When other manufacturers like sure placed the capsule front facing this introduced new problems. Does Rode solve these issues with innovation or is this just a Shure rip off? Unclear from this ad. Would be great to hear some samples in different scenarios, particularly when hidden behind clothing in various configurations.

I assume this new lav will work with the Rode ai-micro, right?

When will this be available to purchase?

I was really hoping for a cardioid design.

Hope it’s gonna come in white…. For weddings and film/theater productions

don't like the logo on the mic clip

Revolution Design which Mic Position with Mouth while speaking

First time I tested this lav taped to fabric (inside of collar) the back part of the capsule starting to pull away... be careful if you're planning on concealing this in a collar or similar to not use too-sticky tape, as you'll pull the whole thing apart when you remove the lav from your talent!

Great, so why do you still need to put your logo on the clip… that’s not discreet 🙄

This will be on sale as a package deal from Amazon bundled with a small bottle of black nail varnish…

Just got mine today... you need to provide clips without a logo.

Cool, but How is it revolutionary? Tram TR50, Voice Technologies VT500, Countryman EMW etc. those are decades old with the same capsule placement.

I don't get it. How is it more discreet?

Price?

Short chord?

That logo though! Can i hide it? the point is to have the mic least noticeable.

Sorry but no professional would want to use a Lavalier with the logo right on the clip. This is a slap in the face.

"diseño revolucionario"... Hola, tram tr50, (espero que sea más barato)

I use on street, can i use???

Best Brand

Can I use it with Rode Wireless GO II ? yes or no

Tram RT50 Shure has had this form factor for many years too. Please remove the logo from the clip!

2:40 mini furry... did Philip Bloom make an official complaint to mic manufacturers? What happened to the good ol' dead cat ☠️🐱

Does not look very discrete when on outside of clothing. Prefer the look of the regular lav, without the wind filter on.

I am afraid that most of the sound will pick up from the front of the talent? hopefully not???

Other than looking flat, I dont see anything special about it. Still look like any other lav mic......am I missing anything?

As much as these Lavs are good. the clips that hook and hold the lavs in place break easily and RODE don't sell or have replacements for them.

umm... I've got 15 year old lav mics with the element on the side. This might be a wonderful mic, but nope the design is not new.

Are you seriously? The inscription on the clip?

I hold title to first comment. And always will.