Wireless GO II - Microphone Røde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Wireless GO II Røde

compact dual channel wireless microphone system consisting

dual channel receiver and two transmitters

Discover everything you need

know about using your Wireless

Contents Features Receiver Wireless

Battery Indicator LED

Connectivity Indicator LED Wireless

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Carry Pouch The Dual Channel Receiver The Wireless

features two transmitters and

dual channel receiver that allows you

connect both transmitters for recording two sound sources into

the receiver and will remember which channel they

worry about pairing them again

split into four main sections

with icons for battery life

signal strength and input level displayed for each transmitter

and icons for battery life

backlight mode and output gain for the receiver

output level meter for the receiver

monitor the levels going into your camera

recording device and ensuring your signal isn

and Pairing Your Wireless

pair your transmitters

the transmitters one

they will automatically pair

transmitter loses connection with the receiver

the transmitter will flash and the icons for that channel will

identify which one you need

the receiver for three seconds

the transmitter and wait

then press and hold the pair button for three seconds

GHz digital transmission with

extended transmission range

optimised for extremely stable operation

environments where there

including dense urban areas

you can worry less about dropouts and focus more

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gives you the option

record each transmitter onto separate channels

combine the two into

press and hold both buttons

the receiver for three seconds and keep

When there are two meters

This means that each transmitter

being recorded onto separate channels

processed individually

person interviews where you need

edit and mix each sound source independently

This means that the two transmitters are being combined into

single summed output

only using one transmitter and want the audio recorded onto both channels

your recording device

you are using the safety channel

see below for more information

you are using the Wireless

import and separate your audio

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the receiver will allow you

cycle between the two transmitters

single click will select transmitter

second click will select transmitter

third click will exit the channel selection

Note this will only work when the transmitters are turned

connect and disconnect the transmitters and also mute them

Mute Control via the Receiver Once the desired transmitter has been selected via the channel selection

click the gain control

useful when the camera operator needs

Mute Control via the Transmitter You can also mute via the transmitter

Please note that mute control via the transmitter only functions when the power button

the transmitter power button and can

changed via RØDE Central

read more about this here

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connect your Wireless

cameras and other devices with

connect your microphone

adaptor like the VXLR Pro

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connect the Wireless

cable for computers with

your audio settings and select

This essentially turns the Wireless

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connect the Wireless

you will need additional cables

For iOS devices with

will seamlessly interact with any iOS device

For Android and other devices with

connect the Wireless

RØDE Lightning Accessory Cable

Lightning cables are not compatible with the Wireless

Pro Tip Connecting the Wireless

rather than using the

output bypasses the recording device

direct digital signal transfer for optimum quality

Headphone monitoring

you can plug your headphones

and monitor your audio while recording

You can even use the gain control

Connecting to the RØDECaster Series Wireless

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RØDECaster Duo and they will

treated like any other input channel

meaning that you can record

mix and apply the APHEX

access the channel set

assign your wireless device

instrument and other input options that you can scroll through

transmitter and short

press its power button

ensuring that the transmitter isn

mute and battery status status will

the four input channels

option will override the associated physical XLR

meaning that you won

hear any audio coming from microphones

instruments plugged into that channel

Gain Control The Wireless

has flexible gain controls that allow you

precisely tailor the receiver

your recording device

stage pad that cuts your output level

the gain control button will allow you

the screen indicates which gain setting

additional fine gain control mode can also

the RØDE Central app

Note that the gain control only affects the

you are using the Wireless

your recording software

have more granular control over the gain level

popular camera manufacturers and models

visit the user guide for Using RØDE Central with Wireless

get the cleanest signal when you record

recommended that you set the gain

then use the gain control

Cameras generally have poor

noisy preamps that are quite sensitive

achieve good recording levels

Battery Life and Power Saver Mode Backlight Control

conserve battery life

you can activate power saver mode

this will turn the LED backlight off after

turn power saver mode off

The backlight will now always stay

The small sun icon indicates

Battery and Charging The Wireless

transmitters and receiver each have

ion battery that can last

the battery LED will start flashing

There are also battery level icons for each unit

When the battery level

recharged using the supplied USB cables

the transmitters will flash and the battery level icon

the receiver will display

You can still use the Wireless

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built omnidirectional condenser capsule

These are sensitive microphones that are designed

sound from all around

When recording outdoors

recommended you use the supplied furry windshields

help protect the capsules and reduce any wind

comes with three furry windshields

These have been completely redesigned

extremely strong connection and will not fall off your transmitters

even with vigorous use

attach them securely

align the two white dots

the windshield with the black dots

then push the windshield down and twist

use desktop and mobile companion app for the Wireless

that allows for complete device configuration anywhere

board recording function Unlocking advanced features

including the safety channel

fine gain control and more Changing the

and off your units Running

bugs and firmware version

optimise and export the

and access device information

unlock the full potential

Download Now Wireless

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board recording function

with internal memory capable

activated via RØDE Central via the

recording icon will appear above the channel that the transmitter

Configuring the Recording Mode There are four different

board recording modes

selected via RØDE Central

the transmitter will start recording audio

will continue recording until

This means that you will have

continuous recording from the moment the transmitter

making this mode suitable for using the Wireless

standalone field recorder

will still mute the wireless transmission

see below for more info

the transmitter will start recording audio when

the recording will stop

the signal drops out

backup recording for the period that the wireless connection was active

you can manually start and stop your recording

recording using the button

LEDs will cycle from dim

strong and then flash every

seconds while recording

Stopping recording will cycle the LEDs from strong

made when you next click the button

setting for your transmitter

see below for more info

Switching off the recording function means the transmitter will not record any audio internally

Existing recordings will remain

the unit until manually deleted using RØDE Central

Accessing, Optimising and Exporting Your Recordings RØDE Central allows you

optimise and export all internal recordings from within the software

desktop version only

access your recordings

and select one from the list

Your recordings will

listed chronologically

hand column from newest

with the recording time

and file type displayed

time and elapsed recording time

the desired time easily

You will also find zoom

which shows all the waveform data

any dropouts and user markers

see below for more information

region rather than having

scrub through the whole file

particularly handy for longer recordings

you can also access your recordings

connected your Wireless

you would any other mass storage device

The transmitter will show

your computer when plugged

you can copy your recordings across

quickly offload them

view any placed markers

also copy across the WAV file

corresponding EGG file and later import them into Central

section below for more details

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includes any manually placed markers

Clicking this arrow shows you each

and also displays any markers you

These signify dropouts

and user markers that you have manually dropped

useful for pinpointing exactly what section

the wireless signal between

transmitter and the receiver falls below the acceptable range during recording

automatically dropped into the internal recording

several dropouts occur within

dropout region rather than multiple marker lines clumped together

You can manually drop

any time via the receiver

User markers are displayed

user markers are indexed

down menu under each recording

which are located next

the play button under the waveform

Simply select what type

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button will give you access

Bit rate Sample rate Find out more about the optimisation and export options that RØDE Central offers

Batch Export and Export Selection

export individual recordings

you can export multiple files simultaneously

any recording and clicking

clicking and dragging the selection tool anywhere

highlight the region you need

Deleting Your Recordings When storage

new recordings will begin overwriting the oldest recordings

your audio then delete the files from the Wireless

lose any audio you haven

RØDE Central will allow you

see how much storage space you have left and mass delete all recordings

you would any other external storage device

uncompressed quality

you can simply copy the WAV files

exported via RØDE Central

quickly offload your files

you can copy them onto your computer and import them into RØDE Central

select and export your audio into the format you wish

without the transmitter connected

your computer and select both the EGG and UGG

copying them from your transmitter

dropdown and select the folder that contains your EGG and UGG

trim and export any recordings

the same way you would

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retained after being exported

which recordings are new each time you connect

Recording file names are stored

you plug your Wireless

saved file names will not appear

Compressed and Uncompressed Audio Wireless

board recording function

RØDE Central gives you the option

recording modes will record

the uncompressed file format

ensure you have the highest quality audio available

Compressed recording

Each transmitter can store over

hours stated when the Wireless

our engineers have been able

optimise the storage capability through firmware updates

ensure you have the latest firmware version installed via RØDE Central

Uncompressed recording

uncompressed WAV format

and currently utilises

the unit can store around seven hours

your audio files are accessible

WAV files when plugging your transmitter into

you would use any other USB drive

Safety Channel RØDE Central allows you

The safety channel can only

when the transmitter channels are being combined into

single summed output

These recordings contain two channels

enabling the safety channel will reduce the volume

recording situations where your sound source suddenly gets louder and overloads the input

your recording device

production and can effectively ruin your recording

second channel recorded

lower than the main channel

and thus most likely not loud enough

means you will always have

access the safety channel audio

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the same principles can

Fine Gain Control RØDE Central gives you access

additional fine gain control

receiver will expand the three

precisely tailor your Wireless

your recording device

also gives you access

particularly sensitive recording device

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best match the audio levels and settings

access these presets

connect your Wireless

your computer and open RØDE Central

cycle through the options until

and select the manufacturer and model

followed these instructions

load the preset onto your Wireless

add other presets for any other cameras you

using with your Wireless

Your Receiver With your camera presets loaded onto your Wireless

you can cycle through them all

pressing the gain control

Along with any camera and custom presets you

adjusted within the RØDE Central desktop app

clicking the three dots next

You can toggle between camera preset mode

coarse gain mode and fine gain mode

both RØDE Central mobile and desktop apps

and want granular control over your Wireless

simply plug the receiver into your phone and use the RØDE Central mobile app

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description for easy selection within RØDE Central

reduce the sensitivity

have included the option

You can also activate the pad from the receiver

hold the button until the pad symbol appears

the receiver display

particularly useful when using the transmitter with the Interview

The pad function also affects the

LED Brightness You can reduce the brightness

Connect the transmitter

your computer and open RØDE Central

Select the transmitter

Button Mode You can change the function controlled with

There are four options available

the button will mute the microphone

and another short press will unmute

note that the mute function has

board recording when

the button will drop

marker into the internal recording

button will begin the

and another press will end the recording

iOS and Android devices

device configuration for even greater freedom and flexibility

update your Wireless

done via the mobile app due

update your firmware

download the latest RØDE Central desktop version and plug

your receiver and transmitters

Android devices you will first need

update your Wireless

update your firmware

your receiver and transmitters and follow the prompts

connect your Wireless

connect your Wireless

Charge Case for Wireless GO II The Charge Case for Wireless

optional accessory that securely stores and recharges your wireless kit

the receiver and both transmitters with

extra two full charges

kept safe and secure when not

Learn More Mounting and Charging Your Wireless GO II in the Charge Case Wireless

charge your Wireless

transmitters and receivers

first unzip and open the Charge Case

the case with the USB

port facing down and the flat face

receiver aligned with the flat side

and the transmitters

the two slots marked

Charging the Charge Case

the Charge Case itself

cables included with your Wireless

and connect the other end

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the LED will show solid blue while

actively charging the transmitters and receiver

check the battery level

healthy charge Solid amber

low charge Solid red

very low charge Flashing red

Solid green 100% ( fully charged

Flashing green 50% 99% Flashing amber 10% 50% Flashing red 0% 10% Wireless

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