JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone vs RODE Wireless GO Gen 3

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Feature	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Price	KSh 8,000	KSh 42,000

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SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRODE Wireless GO Gen 3

General

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Brand	JBL	RØDE
Model	PBM100	Wireless GO (Gen 3)
Announced	2020	December 2024
Type	Wired Handheld Microphone	Camera Wireless Microphone System
Microphone System	Single wired handheld microphone	2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver
Color	Black	Black

Design

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Mounting / Attachment	Handheld	Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Materials	Rugged stage-quality casing with wire-mesh cap	—
Special Features	Built-in windscreen; cardioid rejection of ambient sound	Locking 3.5mm transmitter inputs and Series IV ecosystem compatibility

Battery & Charging

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Power Source	N/A	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
Battery Type	N/A	Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life	N/A	Up to 7 hours per component
Charging	N/A	USB-C
Fast Charging	N/A	—

Microphone & Audio

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Microphone Type	Dynamic vocal microphone	Pre-polarised pressure condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid	Omnidirectional
Frequency Response	50Hz–15kHz	20Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity	-53±3dBV/Pa	—
Audio Resolution	Analog	24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording
Audio Features	600Ω impedance; wire-mesh cap with windscreen	—
Maximum SPL	—	123.5dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	—	72dB
Equivalent Noise	—	22dBA

Wireless & Transmission

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Wireless Technology	N/A	RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission
Operating Frequency	N/A	2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Range	N/A	Up to 260m line-of-sight
Latency	N/A	—
Encryption	N/A	128-bit encryption
Maximum Transmitters	N/A	2
Maximum Receivers / Channels	N/A	1 receiver / 2 channels
Wireless Features	N/A	Series IV transmission, GainAssist and automatic pairing

Transmitter

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Transmitter Microphone	N/A	Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer
Transmitter Input	N/A	3.5mm TRS lavalier input
Transmitter Recording	N/A	Yes — 32-bit float onboard recording
Internal Storage / Recording Time	N/A	Over 40 hours per transmitter
Transmitter Battery Life	N/A	Up to 7 hours
Transmitter Charging Time	N/A	—
Transmitter Dimensions	N/A	—
Transmitter Weight	N/A	Approx. 31g

Receiver

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Receiver Type	N/A	Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver
Receiver Outputs	N/A	3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio
Monitoring Output	N/A	3.5mm receiver output supports headphone monitoring modes where configured
Receiver Battery Life	N/A	Up to 7 hours
Receiver Charging Time	N/A	—
Receiver Dimensions	N/A	—
Receiver Weight	N/A	Approx. 35g

Connectivity & Compatibility

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Connection	Wired 6.35mm audio connection	2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs	6.35mm 3-pin audio output	3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio
USB	N/A	USB-C audio, charging and data
3.5mm Connection	Supplied 6.35mm-to-3.5mm adapter	3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output
Camera Compatibility	N/A	Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver
Smartphone Compatibility	N/A	Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter
Computer Compatibility	N/A	Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio
Operating System Compatibility	N/A	Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported
Direct Device Compatibility	JBL PartyBox speakers with compatible microphone input	Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported
App Support	N/A	RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported

Recording & Controls

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Onboard Recording	N/A	Yes
Bit Depth / Sample Rate	N/A	24-bit / 48kHz output; 32-bit float / 48kHz onboard
Timecode	N/A	No
Safety Track	N/A	Supported
Gain Control	N/A	GainAssist plus manual gain control
Noise Cancellation	No electronic noise cancellation; cardioid pattern and windscreen reduce ambient/wind noise	No dedicated noise cancellation
Low-Cut Filter	N/A	High-pass filter available
Special Recording Features	N/A	32-bit float, dual-file recording and merged/split channel modes
Controls	—	TX buttons and RX display/buttons; RØDE Central configuration

Charging Case

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
Charging Case	N/A	N/A
Case Battery Capacity	N/A	N/A
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles	N/A	N/A
Case Charging Time	N/A	N/A
Case Charging Port	N/A	N/A
Case Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Case Weight	N/A	N/A
Case Features	N/A	N/A

What's in the Box

Specification	JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone	RODE Wireless GO Gen 3
What's in the Box	JBL PBM100 wired microphone, 6.3mm-to-3.5mm adapter, quick-start guide, warranty sheet and safety sheet	2 × Wireless GO (Gen 3) transmitters, 1 × receiver, 3 × furry windshields, SC2 3.5mm cable, SC21 USB-C-to-Lightning cable, SC22 USB-C cable, SC33 USB-C multi-adapter, carry pouch and documentation

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