RØDE Wireless GO

Overview

The Wireless GO is a compact wireless microphone system that operates in the 2.4GHz spectrum. The kit includes a transmitter with an internal microphone and a receiver with 3.5mm TRS output.

Setup

• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the RX (receiver).
• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the TX (transmitter).
• The units will already be paired and start transmitting audio; the transmitter will be using the internal microphone.
• Clip on the supplied windshield if required.
• If desired, plug in a compatible external microphone, and the TX will automatically switch the audio input.
• Connect the 3.5mm TRS output of the RX to a camera's microphone input or similar audio device.

Image shows a person holding a camera with the RØDE Wireless GO transmitter clipped to their shirt.

Transmitter (TX)

Power Button

• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit.
• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn off the unit.
• Single press to turn on when the device is in charging mode.

Internal Microphone

The transmitter will use the internal microphone if there is not an external microphone plugged in. On-board processing is optimized for the human voice.

Microphone Input

Standard 3.5mm TRS microphone input. Supplies 2.8V plug-in power for compatible microphones.

Power LED Indicators

• Solid: Internal battery is above 20%.
• Slow flash: Internal battery is below 20%.
• Rapid flash: Internal battery is below 10%.
• Double flash: Charging through USB (solid when 100% charge is reached).

Link LED Indicators

• Solid: Paired and transmitting to an RX.
• Slow flash: Not connected to the RX or out of range.
• Rapid flash: In pairing mode (will time out after 3 seconds).
• Off: TX is in charging mode and not transmitting to a receiver.

USB-C

Standardized USB-C port. Used for charging with USB power supplies and is able to connect to a computer for future firmware updates. The power LED will display charging mode if the unit is plugged into power while off; a quick single press of the power button will turn on the TX.

Diagram of the Transmitter (TX) showing labels for LavMic input, Inbuilt Microphone, Charge status, Connection status, USB-C port, and Power button.

Receiver (RX)

Power Button

• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit.
• Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn off the unit.
• Single press to turn on when the device is in charging mode.

"dB" Button

Press the "dB" button to cycle through the three audio output levels (0dB, -12dB, -24dB). Set the level according to the requirements of the device receiving the audio (e.g., portable recorder, smartphone, camera). The RX will remember the selection chosen for future use.

Link Button

The RX and TX come pre-paired out of the box. If pairing is required: Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The signal strength icon on the screen will start flashing. Single press the power button on the TX. The TX and RX should pair immediately.

Audio Output

Standard 3.5mm TRS output. Multi-mono signal.

USB-C

Standardized USB-C port. Used for charging with USB power supplies and is able to connect to a computer for future firmware updates. The screen will display charging mode if the unit is plugged into power while off; a quick single press of the power button will turn on the RX.

Diagram of the Receiver (RX) showing labels for Power Button, USB-C, TRS Output, Pair Button, and dB Button. The screen displays indicators for Transmitter battery status, Receiver battery status, Microphone input level meter (red = clipping), Pairing status & signal strength indicator, and Audio output level (3x options).

Specifications