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Multiple users report very low playback levels in Resolve or Filmic Pro despite trying manual and auto gain assist, updated firmware, and third-party apps, with unclear guidance on how to properly raise gain.

@surdhaam6076

Hello Sir \nI just purchased new rode wireless pro few days back.\nI try to use it with my iphone13 pro max But I don’t able to set the gain above 0db in my receiver because there is no option to go above that level.\nDue which when I record something through transmiter the audio level se very low.....even in transmitter I try gain assist mode like auto and dynamic or also manual mode where I put gain to 30db but even after all this trial when record the video the audio level is very low......if I put the transmitter very close to my face then it somewhat okay but if I attached it to my shirt then audio level is very low \nPlease help 🙏🏻launch

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April 28, 2026

@Sir-Kay

Purchased the Rode Wireless Pro, turned it on & the audio levels are low. It's usually fine when I play it back on my Iphone 14 pro max but, when I try to use Davinci Resolve to play it back, it's so low it's comical. I shoot primarily on my Iphone 14 pro max using the Filmic Pro app(not planning on using mirrorless cams anytime soon)but, when monitoring audio, I can barely get the audio bar in Filmic to yellow, let alone red. It usually maxes out around green no matter how loud I'm talking. I've downloaded the Rode Capture & Reporter to increase the TXs gains, didn't help. What exactly could I be missing here. Firmware on all devices are up to date. I've tried gain assist on or manual (30db/max) & when I record, it's a bit louder but, audio still extremely low in in my DResolve timeline. Secondly, how do I increase the gain if I try recording internally using that 32-bit float, what program should I use to up the gains, Audacity? one of the Rode apps or central or Resolve's audio fairlight? which one should I use & what exactly should I adjust to get the levels up? & lastly, do you know how to tweak EQ in this mic in DR or Audacity? Ooh! that's a lot, hope someone has the answers to these questions.launch

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August 9, 2024

@Sir-Kay

Purchased this mic turned it on & the audio levels are low. It's usually fine when I play it back on my Iphone 14 pro max but, when I try to use Resolve to play it back, it's so low, it's comical. I also use Filmi Pro but, when monitoring audio, I can barely get the audio bar in Filmic to yellow let alone red. It usually maxes out around green no matter how loud I'm talking. I'm downloaded the Rode Capture & Reporter to increase the TXs gains, didn't help. What exactly could I be missing here. Firmware on all devices are up to date. I've tried gain assist on or manual (30db/max) & when I record, it's a bit louder but, audio still extremely low in in my DR timeline. Secondly, how do I increase the gain if I try recording internally using that 32-bit float, what program should I use to up the gains, Audacity? one of the Rode apps or central or Resolve's audio fairlight? which one should I use & what exactly should I adjust to get the levels up? & lastly, do you know how to tweak EQ in this mic in DR or Audacity? Ooh! that's a lot, hope you know the answers to these questions.launch

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August 9, 2024

@PatchedBandit

I get that the 32bit float is nice but I like my audio files to be recorded straight to my video just because I need to be able to start the recordings on the go. I cant be fiddling around with the internal recording and video recording when I'm on a motorcycle or some enduro track etc. \nQUESTION!:\nNobody seems to test how is the gain assist that helps to get audio straight to the video? I would like to record with this set directly to my Osmo Action 4 and hopefully the gain assist would help me to get cleaner audio than my current dji wireless mic set. I record 2 channels when riding but it is always a pain to get clean audio even going as far as -20Db on my helmet audio. It still peaks sometimes if something loud happens and if I just move my lav in the helmet just slighlty everything needs to be calibrated again and again every time as the position makes such a big difference.\n\nCan you elaborate a bit if I could have help from the autogain features of this rode set or is the 32bit internal audio recording the only way to get benefits from this mic set? \nRecording separate audio and syncing hundreds of files is not worth it to me.launch

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September 21, 2023

Several commenters criticize the lack of field-replaceable batteries, forcing purchase of backup units or power banks for long shoot days, and worry about long-term battery degradation.

@rickbiessman6084

I have years of experience mixing live music and producing music. So I knew that basically all of these 2.4 GHz wireless systmes have extremely crummy frequency responses (the Wireless Pro being the only exception on the market to my knowledge). But I thought to myself: I know my way around an EQ, and I know how to denoise. So I went with the Godox Movelink II. BIG mistake. I can correct the frequency response, but what’s left is a noisy mess, even when I set the gain carefully (which, again, I know how to do). So thanks Curits for providing quality examples and even measurements. That’s invaluable in the world of audio for video, where most people on Youtube don’t have the slightest clue what they’re talking about. You’re a shining example. ;)\n\nAnd your in depth review convinced me that for the work I plan to do, the Wireless Pro would be a good investment. I do 100% agree on the issue of non-replaceable batteries though. This HAS to change, fast.launch

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August 6, 2024

@patrickwebb1987

Thank you, Curtis. I second that with the battery situation. I work a lot outdoors and in Norway in winter … I’ve gone through 2 sets already in the last 2 years and it annoys me a lot that I don’t have an alternative, bar from plugging in small travel banks or direct on the camera ext pwr. \nI was also confused , and excited, when I saw that the wireless 2 could export float … when my sound guy told me it wasn’t … I was confused. \n\nAlso the buttons Menu system is also all over the place. I would like to see a wireless or Bluetooth connection to adjust on an app on the go when out on the field. Having to pull out the laptop isn’t convenient to adjust settings. So I would agree to have a more streamlined adjustment process would be better. However, this is nit picking when you get decent value for money here. Love you rode.\n\nCheers, Curtis! 🎉launch

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October 3, 2023

@KarlRock

I’m gonna pick it up, 32bit will help with save my vlog audio when it clips. I often record in noisy environments, so I have to raise my voice a lot. I did have to return my Wireless GO II twice because of bad battery, and then buttons not working on the next unit. Hope this one is a bit better made. Thanks for the great review.launch

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September 23, 2023

@donbullock-techihound

I’ve been using my Rode Wireless Go for several years. It’s been a good microphone for my needs. If I ever get to the point where I need a mobile microphone for two people I’ll definitely consider this one.\n\nMy biggest concern with all the wireless microphone systems is battery life. I wonder when the batteries when the batteries will stop working and need to be replaced. None of the companies seem to be addressing that issue.launch

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August 31, 2023

The system cannot jam timecode directly from an external master clock device like a Tentacle Sync or Deity TC-1, limiting its use in complex multicam productions, despite Rode confirming this limitation.

@HouseofRen

Timecode pro tipp: you can’t jam from another timecode device into the rode. But you can jam from the rode to tentacle sync and then using the tentacle sync app you can sync other tentacle sync suits including the track e. Most reviewers are missing this part when talking about timecode. A multicam with timecode workflow needs multiple cameras with an actual timecode generators attached. So rode jamming into a tentacle sync will be the solution. My work is weddingslaunch

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September 23, 2023

@mondotv4216

I agree 100% Curtis. The first question I asked (and credit to Rode they answered in a YT FAQ) is can you jam the receiver to another timecode source and the answer is no. So, while I love Rode as a company, I think the use of the word \"Pro\" is a little liberal as the only device in your chain that can be a master is the Rode and at the moment it won't broadcast to a Tentacle Sync or a Deity TC-1. Hopefully the clocks on those disparate devices won't drift too much as they are all supposed to be highly accurate but ideally you'd love it if all devices would talk to each other over BT.launch

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September 23, 2023

@Andreas-ov2fv

Wonderful review, as always! Shoutout to Rode for putting locking connectors for their lavs on the Wireless Pro, I didn't catch if that was mentioned. Pretty sure the Wireless GO 2 doesn't have them. \n\nFor what they are, they seem pretty great. I think the biggest design shortcoming is not having any kind way of bringing in multiple sets to the same timecode. I'd love to use these for very casual round-tables without even breaking out a Rodecaster, but without being able to jam them to a common timecode, that would be a bit of a pain to sync. Granted, with the accurate clock I'd probably just have to sync the recordings once and not have to correct for drift. Maybe. But it just feels like _so close_ to ideal, it's a pity.\n\nEdit: Yeah, I know I could probably run Time of Day. But even if you sync it to the same PC with the app, you're probably not going to get frame-accurate syncs for several sets.launch

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September 22, 2023

Users report buzzing or hiss when pairing third-party lavaliers like the Sennheiser MKE2 with Rode transmitters, suggesting output voltage or compatibility issues.

@chrisvandermeulen4579

Hi Curtis,\n I've recently picked up a rode wireless pro and tried to use my Sennheiser MKE2 with it. For some reason the MKE2 requires an enormous amount of gain from the camera and\\or TX to function at a reasonable level and is therefore suffering from having a lot more signal noise. Not sure if the output voltage from the TX is enough to get the best out of the mic. Even when pulling the 32 bit float audio using the Sennheiser MKE2 I can still notice a lot of hiss.\n Your videos are the best, Keep it up! I always come to you first for audio advice and product reviews.launch

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January 31, 2024

@DanielAx

I love my GO ii but I get a lot of interference when using it with my Sennheiser MKE2s. The closer the microphone is to the transmitter, the louder the buzzing (also on the internal recording). As soon as I turn off the receiver, the buzzing is gone. So I can record internally fine, I just have to hope everything works because I won't be able to monitor it lol.\nWhen I'm using Smartlav+ Mics with the SC-4(?) Adapter, there is no buzzing.\n\nSo my question is: Have you tried either system (GO ii and Pro) with various lavalier microphones?\nIf the Pro got rid of that buzzing issue, it would be a reason for me to upgrade.launch

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September 29, 2023

Commenters note issues like an easily-triggered record button, units auto-powering on when removed from the case, a popping sound at recording start, file renaming not persisting on export, and an unusual locking collar that can fail to seat properly.

@bobbarnes

Thanks for this video Gabriel, well done! I was a victim of the locking collar issue you mentioned. I have other lav mics with a locking collar and they cannot be removed. I had expected the same behavior from the Rode mics. I had no idea that the collar is actually threaded on to the Rode connector and can be removed. As a result the first time I used the lav mic on one of my transmitters the connector did not seat properly. Because my receiver was set to MERGE the transmitters, I quickly looked and saw audio on both left and right channels and did not pay close enough attention to the fact that one of the transmitters was not actually sending audio. As a result I had NO AUDIO at all from one of the transmitters. This collar design is unusual. This not a mistake I will make again. You have some great tips in here, thanks again for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us! By the way I also agree with you request to be able to add a prefix to the file name. I don't like that both transmitters have the same exact file names.launch

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January 22, 2024

@tonyhailstone

Issues I've come across:\n1. The record button on transmitter can be too easily activated. This could mean recordings stop (if they are set to manual) or will split (if set to Always Record) if your client accidentally touches it. There really needs to be a way to disable the button\n2. The units automatically turn on when taken out of the charging case. This is annoying if set to \"Always Record\" as it'll create a file when you might just be taking them out to use later (or just checking them). If you don't spot that recording has started and return it to the case, it'll just keep recording. \n3. Nasty popping sound at the beginning of every recording\n4. Rode Central doesn't keep any renamed files on export, it will revert to the original namelaunch

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September 23, 2023

At least one user found a constant -35dB background noise during silence even with the mic covered, and noted other reviewers' demo audio had similarly noticeable noise not present in some other creators' reviews.

@Stefanx

Hi, fist of all thank you for the very nice in deep review! I just got my pair of wireless pro but honestly I'm kinda disappointed by the background noise. I tried to normalize my dialogue (on an internal recording) at -23 lufs too but i get a costant background noise of -35 dB during the silences (even when the microphone is covered, looks like it's electrical noise). Have you recorded this video with the rode wireless pro? Because on your test the noise was lower but in this whole video i can hear a background noise like mine that I'm note hearing on other creators review of this microphone🥲launch

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April 16, 2024

One commenter notes confusion and disappointment that the price was higher than initially stated or expected, comparing it unfavorably to competitor pricing.

@crellis1

I've been using my Rode Videomic NTG as an input to one of the Rode Wireless Go II transmitters as a wireless boom mic set up for about a year now. After seeing the new Comica VM30 shotgun mic being sold as a way to do exactly that I was kinda expecting the next Rode wireless mic system to include it. Or maybe even just tease it as a future option. \n\nI love the idea of upgrading to 32 bit float and better controls on board and screw on lav connectors, but the price is a little above what I was expecting. Also, you stated it was $499, but both rode and B&H have it listed for $399.launch

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August 29, 2023

A user reports that when the transmitter is worn on a collar or shirt, movement causes audible rustling noise that requires significant editing time to remove.

@sibertiger17

I don't have the wireless pro but I always enjoy your tutorials anyway!\nHere's a question: I have the DJI Mic system, is this worth the change to it if I sell the DJI? I don't use them a ton but they're handy when I do need a wireless mic.\n\nAlso, second question: when wearing the transmitter on my collar or shirt, every time I move or turn, you can hear the rustling of the shirt etc...its very annoying as it ruins the audio and takes lots of editing time to remove all those sounds...it makes using these a pain. What do you suggest for that?launch

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November 14, 2023