Great review mate! Thanks for all the feedback and feature requests, I'll pass it onto the Wireless GO development team!

UPDATE! - Batch export is now an option in Rode Central! yes!!! Also, After the latest firmware update, i havn't had any issues connecting them regardless of the type of USB cable used!

I love how your reviews are applied in real-world situations as opposed to just being at home. You go out, stick the mic under your shirt, test the receiver and really put the mic through its paces.

This guy always puts in maximum effort to his reviews. No coffee, no gratuitous slow motion, no extreme color grading. Freaking awesome.

I've seen several reviews of these, but this one is what finally moved me to pick up a set, and I'm not disappointed. Thanks for making them seem like so much fun, Jet!

The yell test was the boost I needed this morning 😂

This channel combines comedy and seriousness and take it to a whole new level!

Potato 🥔 Jet is going to make me broke with all the things I have to buy now 😆 Awesome content

THANK YOU for being the first creator to actually show us that audio can drop out way before 25M with your back turned from the camera etc, I thought it was just my set at one point but nope, this just proved it so thank you

Dillan is so talented. I bet he can write a book in his sleep.

You honestly have the best reviews on KZfaq because you make it funny and and serious at the same time I kinda want to buy one.

Thanks for the great review! I've been synching in post to a bunch of clips and that extra time really adds up.

So glad you did a side by side with the tascam. I wish we could get the tascam quality in a similar receiver that records straight to camera.

Really appreciate the comprehensive review! I've been using the Tascam DR10L, and I was ready to consider switching until the clipping tests. Good video, as always!

I love the way you review it and make it all so simple and straightforward, yet so elegant and well-thought out in your videos to where it makes sense and gives me a-ha! moments. Thank you for using your talents to teach us/me. I didn't even know about Tascam being an option and now I know as well. Little by little. You are awesome!

Exactly the review I was looking for. Thank you for including the short comings (albeit rare use case) of this and a reasonably priced competitor.

Thanks for the time and effort put into this video! Using your link to purchase a unit and that charger too! Well done man!

You should get a Tentacle Sync Track E. It has 32 bit float recording and also is timecode capable. Not a wireless unit but it's quite comparable to the Zoom and Tascam. But simpler and better probably.

I just got mine 3 days ago and I'm amazed by it. It looks like the safety channel is a good idea!

I agree completely with your recommendation for locking microphone cables!! I am having to reshoot sections of one of my videos because my microphone became unplugged. It might seem like a "pro" feature, but it is really valuable for recorders at any price point.

You should try also the Hollyland LARK 150, in my opinion it's a very interesting option when it comes to compact wireless microphone systems. The box of the LARK150 recharges the components and the receiver has also knobs to control the gain of the two transmitters.

Thanks, I was just looking into those! :D Great review, great Dylan monologue, great Kari ending :D

Great video as always, Gene! I wonder if there’s any specific in-camera settings required or suffice to just plug-n-play when used with a mirrorless camera

Damn, I LOVE this review! I, too, have the Tascam (love it!) and the RWGII, and after the recent firmware update cured the corrupt file issues, have been using the RWGII’s onboard recording almost exclusively. Such a useful gadget! Love your work, mate! 👍🦘🇦🇺😄

I was looking into these for my KZfaq videos! So helpful to hear you insight as always! 💯✔️🔥

I use them for weddings. Super awesome. Never an issue. And I get it transmitted to the camera as well as full recording in the unit, built in backup.

I love how simply you explain things

The wind muff and internal recording are major improvements. I wasn't going to upgrade but now I may have to think about it. And, separate charging is a PITA so I would definitely get the multiple charger.

A case to keep all 3 charged, sounds like a good feature. Also just a single USB C cable to connect to the case and transfer all the files sounds great. Being able to export just one file a time is a sad but a software update can fix that.

Very excited for your review bro these look amazing I would love them for my videos but I can’t afford them right now so much stuff I want! Keep up the awesome work man

Dude, your house is looking great so far! Happy for y'all!

I had a similar experience when it comes to the mic clipping on the GO 1. one of the talents I had to shoot is an advanced driving instructor and he's used to projecting his voice really loud for people to hear. But that does mean he's maxing out the Rode GO so I had to switch to my UWmic9. Just got the GO2 recently and hoping its better

For the clipping problem, perhaps add some thick lavalier mic cover, or add an in-line attenuator (just two resistors you can DIY).

Omg.. the backup audio.. why haven’t I heard of this before this video… game changer and definitely now have to get this!

Thank you for the comprehensive review! I just bought it and I’m having a difficult time avoiding distortion. It overloads so easily. I hope Rode updates their firmware to allow control of the mic gain. The pad is not enough.

mentioning the safety channel (20dB lower) at the end and not considering it's exactly there for these moments where sound is unexpectedly loud and hence clipping. Good review apart from that. I also agree that a batch download is needed.

Use the wireless go 1 and now the 2 since a while. Happy with them, especially when I do sort of interview stuff. Have to get a bit more into the different settings and yeah clipping is sort of a thing but have it toned down a bit and raise then the volume in post which helps. Have a nice weekend, cheers mate.

Well after watching this I bit the bullet and purchased a set... and after using for 2 days I went and purchased a second set. These are fantastic. I actually used them for something really unusual, an Amateur operatic theatre show where nobody was mic'd. I was able to place the 4 receivers around the stage and one with the small orchestra and the sound quality was fantastic. There was some clipping on very load sections but I have RX8 so I can recover the clipping. Highly recommended.

🤗AAAWWW!! I was totally taken away watching my question being answered by Gene! I was eating my breakfast and nearly dropped my fork. You just made my Friday Mr. Potato Jet! So I guess I'm buying the Rode Wireless Go II thanks to Gene and others who responded to my question in the previous video. 😋

Yup...I bought these a few months ago and they are super practical for run and gun, but I've had a couple interviews that I did with people who project their voice and even at the lowest possible setting, and with the pad turned on, it still clipped. I don't mean clipping in my camera, I'm referring to the signal itself being fed from the transmitter to the receiver. The signal is too hot from the get-go. So even if I have it lowered on my end within the camera, it's still too hot because it's being sent out that way from the mic. I've had to run a couple clips through izotope to declip them, but they never sounded as good as what they should have originally.

Insanely helpful, you're so incredible thorough, thanks a lot :)

Another great in depth review! You guys are the best,

Just got my Sony ZV-E10 two days ago. Can’t wait to grab these accessories. Good review. Very helpful. 👍

Love this review! Actually considering picking these up as I’m getting into wedding videos

Thanks for the great review.! Love your humor especially because it doesn’t detract from the vital information at all. Can I hook the receiver to a speaker so that I could do live amplified presentations? I have a Bose sound link speak which has a male speaker jack.

Nice test, you guys have fun, love it!

This is the bet review I've seen! This is absolutely what sold me on the wireless go 2! Thanks for the excellent review!

The handheld adapter has been out of stock for the past two months. Thanks for the late review to remind me to check if it was available and boom! Ordered 😁

THANK YOU - the Rode NTG Videomic clips at mic level no matter what you set the in-camera volume as well. Similar issue.

Thinking about getting these thanks for the review!!

I ordered a set of these and should be getting them tomorrow. I got them so I can go downtown and vlog without having a huge mic on my camera drawing even more attention. Might try it out at some weddings too. I might have to play with using one as a lower safety track if it's just me using it. Might be useful too when shooting some narratives/skits with some friends. Also setting it up in the studio during live streams so I'm not anchored to a standard plugged in mic. Also getting these over the first version because it has internal backup recording.

try to de-clip the sound with Izotope RX with some extreme settings. It usually works wonders.

Potato jet. You taught me so much about cameras. Thanks so much man

Incredible video. JUST what I needed to know & more!

Fun Video. I've been checking those mics out for a few weeks now. If I buy them I will use your link cuz it was such an entertaining review. I use to make You Tube videos long ago and had 250 of them. So I know how time consuming it is to make them. Keep up the excellent work.

Thank you so much for recommending the Tascam recorder, it's right what I needed. I don't sing as loud as Dylan shouts but unfortunately it's loud enough for the Wireless Go II to clip haha. Recording audio with the Tascam and then syncing it with the iPhone footage seems a very good option.

Great test and review as alwsy! Thanks!

I labored over whether to but these or the Saramonic Blink 500 Pro, and went with the latter. Doesn't have recording in the unit, but it's cheaper because it includes lavs and the charging case is amazing.

Thanks, good review. First job I used them on months ago was with actor whose levels were all over the place, from whisper to redlining, but the mic's separate recording saved me since it wasn't as bad and I don't even remember setting the pad. Re batts, wonder how long many recharges before replacing?

that closing part with Dylan really makes this video special!

What's needed with both the Mics w/ Recorders and the Recorder is another feature that allows you to go from Pause to record & back to Pause in Sync with the Camera. This would eliminate a lot of extronus recording plus make Post Sync Easier. Speaking of Syncing Audio in Post why not include an ATOMIC clock in all cameras and Remote Audio devices Even if accurate to a 1/120th of a second there would be no need to ever sync Audio by wave form again. It would be as good or better than any form of Frame Accurate Time Code. Even Iphones or any cell phone would have Universal Time Code.

@potato jet Quick Question: Why is the sound on the first bike ride 04:51 almost perfect, even the motor is barely audible, then on the second shot 08:10 the sound is really bad and the motor super loud?

Works awesome, I may need to get one of these 😊 thanks again, Gene!!

Hey the zoom has a “hold” switch right with the on/off.. that should prevent it from getting accidentally turned off

Kari reading a storybook to a seal was amazing. Protecc this wholesome content.

Excellent Review! Ordered over your link.

Nice hard shift on that motorcycle shot, and nice mic review... I want one now.

All things considered, I have this same kit and it’s simple, very easy to use and for the most part does it’s job, I really can’t complain.

I’m glad that I purchase the Rode Wireless Go II with Rode Go Lavalier a while back best investment I made for my audio. The verdict is I love it.

WOW that internal memory is game changer!! I need to upgrade for my Golf Vlogs!

The content just gets better and better!!! Also…I miss the vlogs😔

In this channel you can learn so many interesting things with lot of entertainment. Loved it bro. We love you

Always love seeing some Potato uploads! But man, this thing borders on aaaancient by now. Had mine for probably six months already and I really like it. Great video though!

Great and fun review! Got the Rode Wireless Go II recently

Just go mine today! Its amazing!!! Using it for live stream events and its a game changer!!!

I got the original one, love it, but know it clips easily. So I use a lav most of the time. That helps, but I still have to make sure its not too close to my voice. I really wish they dropped the DB levels more so we don't have that issue.

At the top of the must have list now!

You’d love to see how these measure up to Hollyland Lark! They seem to have a lot of similarities.

I purchased mine literally like 2 days ago!!! Super excited, wooooohooooo:)

Awesome, love to have a set of these. Gene...we need a new VLOG on the vlog channel!!

Very nice review! You convinced me into buying them.

And that's why I am subscribed to this guy, what a great review and fun to watch

Great test! I love the review. You showed very scenario the mic can possibly be in😂

Some USB cables are data cables, some are not. That may be the issue with the connection. I was going to say some snarky comment like "Gee, you finally got around to this review, like, a year late? Cool!" But it's, as usual, a good review. These sound awesome with the windscreen in high-wind situations most of the time. (Sounded excellent on the bike; surprisingly so, in fact; NO wind noise!) Really can't complain. Who records screaming people? The padding can help, but screamers just hit the cutting-room floor anyway. If Rode finally listens to YOU and fixes the no-batch-exporting thing (stupid, stupid, stupid!!!) then your lateness with this will have been worth it. (Dude, I LOVE your videos, can't get enough of them! I'm sure you have an excuse for taking so long on this one... 🙄) Always-on recording can be a lot of fun if you want to prank someone... just sayin'. ;) For weddings, I think the only way you can get all three main people (bride, groom and officiant) recorded would be to have two sets, and record one mic internally and put them together in post, but it can be done... kinda pricey tho... Thanks again for another entertaining vid, man. You and your crew are special!

Finally saw another guy who can clutchless shift 🤘🏼🥺

Great video as usual. Is it possible to plug in a line level 1/8in feed into this instead of using a microphone? Even if it’s mono only?

THE best review i have seen on this mic!!!

DUDE I AM SOLD!!! Really great test cases here. Thanks for being so thorough with your reviews. Makes my decisions easier.

I picked these up about a month ago. My favorite so far

great video bro, by the way like to check is the receiver still work without pluging any cable to any devices or camera? Thanks

Hi PJ perhaps using shift when selecting audio clips will allow you to select multiple files to export. If someone has suggested it then sorry I don't read whole threads.

I have the Lark 150 dual transmitter system and it is good, getting a little hissing though. I would love to try the rode go 2. They are a bit more expensive though but sound good.

This is the best review on this microphone. Very adorable

😂 bro I always watch your reviews ‘cause I learn something, but I’m also very entertained. Thanks for the heads up on battery life btw, I’ve been thinking about buying a new lav set.

i Love Your Videos You Helped Me The Most

Dylan's level of improvising on the spot is incredible

At 2:13 I was thinking "that person in the background looks like a background plant. It also looks like Kari." Been using the GOII for a couple months now, great performance!

I went with the comica dual wireless and tascam portable a couple of years ago as the Rode was a single channel. I like it well enough but will likely replace it with the go2 when they break or get lost. Not that much better to justify an upgrade now. To save $ or in an emergency use moleskin from Walgreens to stick the mic. It can be folded to a butterfly to kill shirt noise. Lots of KZfaq videos show how

I love the idea of these. As a wedding shooter I could not put them on the groom or bride. I would worry about the cord being pulled. I hope in version 3 they offer a locking cap and 32 float audio. That would be worth investing in.

The reason I go with the Sennheiser XSW-D is really the dynamic limit of the Rodes... I was having these clipping issues in all kinds of situations. Pitty, this concept is superiour in any other way... :) The rode internal mics and lavs actually need to have a way better upper volume limit.