RODE Wireless ME Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System (2.4 GHz, Black) Review
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The Rode Wireless ME is a compact digital wireless microphone system designed for content creation with cameras, tablets, or mobile devices. It offers a streamlined setup with a single clip-on transmitter and a dual-channel receiver. This system aims to provide hands-free wireless audio for users such as vloggers and mobile journalists.
Key features include its omnidirectional polar pattern, 100 dB dynamic range, and internal antennas. The system operates on a 2.4 GHz digital wireless frequency and offers a maximum operating range of 328.1 feet. Both the transmitter and receiver are lightweight and feature built-in rechargeable batteries with a stated 7-hour life. USB-C connectivity is present for bus power and charging, and the system supports a mobile app, Rode Central, for adjusting settings.
While offering convenience with its auto-level/gain function and straightforward setup, it has some limitations. The system lacks a built-in recorder, dedicated output level control, and timecode support, which may be relevant for more advanced productions. The display is limited to single-LED indicators, and it does not offer environmental resistance.
- Compact and lightweight design (30g transmitter, 32g receiver)
- Dual-channel receiver with built-in mic for camera operator's audio
- Auto-level/gain feature for simplified audio management
- Long operating range of 328.1 feet (100m)
- 7-hour battery life for both transmitter and receiver
- No built-in recorder
- Limited display with single-LED indicators only
- No environmental resistance
- Lacks timecode support
- No dedicated output level control
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About this product
The Rode Wireless ME is a streamlined and easy-to-use wireless microphone system for content creators, vloggers, influencers, and mobile journalists. It quickly and confidently incorporates hands-free wireless audio into productions on cameras, tablets, or mobile devices. The system includes a clip-on transmitter/mic and a dual-channel receiver with a built-in mic for recording audio from the camera operator.
Specs
- Color
- Black
- Muting
- Off/On Switch
- Antenna
- 1x Internal
- Display
- Single-LED Indicators Only
- USB I/O
- 1x USB-C (Bus Power, Charging)
- App Name
- Rode Central
- Audio I/O
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Mic Input
- Diversity
- Non-Diversity
- Encryption
- 128-Bit
- Input Level
- Microphone
- Maximum SPL
- 100 dB
- Network I/O
- No
- Sync Method
- Proprietary
- Dynamic Range
- 100 dB
- Functionality
- Adjust Settings, Setup
- Polar Pattern
- Omnidirectional
- Receiver Type
- 1x Camera-Mount
- Auto-Level/Gain
- Yes
- Microphone Type
- 1x Built-In (Clip-On Transmitter)
- Receiver Weight
- 1.1 oz / 32 g
- Mounting Options
- Belt Clip, Shoe-Mount (with Included Hardware)
- Timecode Support
- No
- Built-In Recorder
- No
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Power Requirements
- Battery or Bus Power (USB)
- Transmitter Weight
- 1.1 oz / 30 g
- Max Operating Range
- 328.1' / 100 m
- Receiver Dimensions
- 1.8 x 1.7 x 0.7" / 4.5 x 4.4 x 1.8 cm
- Wireless Technology
- Digital 2.4 GHz
- Battery Charging Time
- 2 Hours
- Included Transmitters
- 1x Clip-On
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes: Android & iOS
- Receiver Battery Life
- 7 Hours
- Receiver Battery Type
- 1x Built-In Rechargeable
- Included Charging Case
- No
- Transmitter Dimensions
- 1.8 x 1.7 x 0.7" / 4.5 x 4.4 x 1.8 cm
- Environmental Resistance
- No
- Number Of Audio Channels
- 2
- Transmitter Battery Life
- 7 Hours
- Transmitter Battery Type
- 1x Built-In Rechargeable
- Max Transmitters Per Band
- 4
- USB/Lightning Connectivity
- 1x USB-C Female (Audio, Bus Power, Charging)
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