Rode’s tiny $149 Wireless Micro kit is designed for smartphone users

Rode has introduced the Wireless Micro, a two-mic equipment with a smartphone receiver and charging case that prices simply $149. The concept is to assist TikTok and different creators seize a lot better-quality audio than their smartphone’s microphone can supply.

The receiver unit connects to the underside of your smartphone by way of a USB-C or lightning port. In the meantime, the microphones (aka transmitters) connect to the topic by way of built-in clips or magnetic attachments, then seize what Rode calls “pristine” high quality sound. Particularly, they provide a 20-20 kHz frequency vary and 73 dB signal-to-noise ratio, with a transmission vary round 330 toes.

To make use of it, merely join the receiver to your iOS or Android machine and it’ll take over because the system microphone. From there, the whole lot is automated, because the transmitter mics are mechanically paired to the receiver and sound shall be captured to your digicam app of selection. Ranges are mechanically managed with the corporate’s GainAssist expertise.

The omnidirectional transmitters weigh simply 12 grams (0.42 ounces) and are tiny sufficient to be discreet when clipped onto your topic. The built-in microphones use what Rode calls “acoustic chambers” with a patent-pending design. That supposedly enables you to seize clear and intelligible audio whereas lowering wind noise, although a pair of windmuffs can also be included within the equipment.

The Wi-fi Micro additionally features a charging case that delivers two full recharges for as much as 18 hours of battery life, whereas supplying you with a safe place to retailer the whole lot.

There are some things lacking, although. You’ll be able to’t join an exterior mic to the transmitters, not like with different Rode wireless mics or the DJI Mic 2. There isn’t any smartphone Bluetooth functionality, and it would not supply a 3.5mm connection for cameras — a function that can supposedly exist on the rumored DJI Mic Mini. Nonetheless, this seems to be like an excellent choice for creators who primarily use smartphones. It is now available in a two mic equipment with a receiver and charging case for $150.