RØDE Wireless GO II

The Wireless Go II makes significant upgrades over the original model. In my tests, the range is genuinely longer, the wind shields no longer fall off, while the internal recording and safety channel protect from both dropouts and saturation. Meanwhile it’s never been quicker or easier to mic-up two people for an interview, podcast or vlog. I also enjoyed the option of using a wireless mic on my computer or phone over USB C for all those Zoom and Skype meetings. Annoyingly the transmitter unit remains distractingly shiny when facing forward, and even if you reverse it behind a collar, there’s still blue status lights illuminating your neck. You’ll also need to use the Rode app to configure internal or safety recordings, and right now the unit doesn’t support true native 32-bit float recordings. But it seems churlish to complain, as the Wireless Go II already becomes one of the most flexible and compelling microphone systems around whether you’re podcasting interviews, filming pieces to camera, or simply wanting to upgrade your Zoom meetings, all without any wires to worry about. It’s no exaggeration to say I love it and I reckon most of you will too.