12/20/2022
You’ve decided to take your show on the go, or want a wireless microphone for some of your social media marketing. At this point, it is safe to assume that you have searched wireless microphones and these two options popped up. There are advantages to a having a wireless microphone, but you want to make sure that you purchase one of quality to avoid connection issues. In this article, we will be comparing two of the best wireless microphones on the market. First up, we have the Rode Wireless Go Mic II.
Whenever microphones are mentioned whether it is for recreational or professional use Rode is easily on the list to be a top contender. Of course they were going to create a wireless microphone and they did. Then they created a second version of it - and that lands up with the Rode Wireless Go Mic II. The Mic II raves reviews from individuals that use if for all sorts of different purposes. From social media influencers, to podcasters, to videographers - it is a universally used microphone set that is relatively easy to learn how to use. Here are some other pro’s behind the Go Mic II:
- Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System - Enables the ability for two individual sound sources.
- 40 hours of onboard memory to store recordings
- RODE Central - Makes it easy to configure the settings of the microphones and to export your audio.
- Cheaper than the DJI Mic at $299
Although these are some wonderful attributes that reflect well on the Rode Wireless Go Mic II, there are some downfalls to it as well. Some of those would be:
- Unable to adjust the gain for individual microphones in real time. It has to be adjusted using the Rode Central application on a desktop.
- “Bulk” gain control could be more fine tuned, where you are able to hone in on that level of gain to capture quality audio for your audience.
- One of the other options on the market is relatively new, but is a solid product - that is DJI’s DJI Mic.
DJI’s version of a wireless microphone the DJI Mic is a game changer for the microphone industry. DJI has previously made plenty of technology used in the film and audio industry. Products ranging from drones to gimbals, they have now tried their hand at a wireless microphone and they did not disappoint. Some of the pro’s of the DJI Mic are:
- Magnetic clip for a hidden look to avoid that bulky microphone look.
- Individual gain adjustment in real time on the microphone’s receiver.
- Hard carrying case that also acts as a charger for the microphones.
- OLED touchscreen to adjust and monitor sound levels.
But with all the good things about a product, there are some bad things. A few con’s that come to mind would be:
- No low-latency mode for recording audio
- Potential for pushing multiple “buttons” at once when making adjustments on the receiver.
- Does cost more than the Rode Go Mic II, and comes in at $329
Overall, these products are both of great quality and sound. It just depends on what you are going to be using them for and how in-depth you want to get with your audio adjustments throughout your recording. Both have long range capability when recording, and offer an extended battery range.
