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JBL PBM100 vs RØDE Interview GO

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone

JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone

  • wired connection.
  • Audio resolution: analog.
  • Mounting / attachment: handheld.
  • 6.35mm 3-pin audio output.
  • Audio features: 600Ω impedance.
KSh 8,000In Stock
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RØDE Interview GO

RØDE Interview GO

  • Weighs 84 g.
  • Supported devices: RØDE Wireless GO, Wireless GO II.
KSh 9,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone is a wired Handheld Microphone, while the RØDE Interview GO is a device Mount; the JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone costs KSh 1,800 less.

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone

  • Lower price: KSh 8,000 (vs KSh 9,800).

RØDE Interview GO

  • Weighs 84 g.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
BrandJBLRØDE
ModelPBM100RØDE Interview GO
Announced2020—
TypeWired Handheld Microphone—
Microphone SystemSingle wired handheld microphone—
ColorBlack—
Product type—Device Mount

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
Mounting / AttachmentHandheld—
MaterialsRugged stage-quality casing with wire-mesh cap—
Special FeaturesBuilt-in windscreen; cardioid rejection of ambient sound—
Dimensions—Adaptor: 237 mm high, 42.9 mm wide, 23 mm diameter; windshield: 81.6 mm high, 73.3 mm diameter
Weight—Adaptor 84 g; windshield 8 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
Power SourceNot applicable—
Battery Type——
Battery Life——
Charging——
Fast Charging——

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
Microphone TypeDynamic vocal microphone—
Polar PatternCardioid—
Frequency Response50Hz–15kHz—
Sensitivity-53±3dBV/Pa—
Audio ResolutionAnalog—
Audio Features600Ω impedance; wire-mesh cap with windscreen—

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
Wireless TechnologyNot applicable—
Operating Frequency——
Transmission Range——
Latency——
Encryption——
Maximum Transmitters——
Maximum Receivers / Channels——
Wireless Features——

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
Transmitter MicrophoneNot applicable—
Transmitter Input——
Transmitter Recording——
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life——
Transmitter Charging Time——
Transmitter Dimensions——
Transmitter Weight——

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
Receiver TypeNot applicable—
Receiver Outputs——
Monitoring Output——
Receiver Battery Life——
Receiver Charging Time——
Receiver Dimensions——
Receiver Weight——

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
ConnectionWired 6.35mm audio connection—
Audio Outputs6.35mm 3-pin audio output—
USBNot applicable—
3.5mm ConnectionSupplied 6.35mm-to-3.5mm adapter—
Camera Compatibility——
Smartphone Compatibility——
Computer Compatibility——
Operating System Compatibility——
Direct Device CompatibilityJBL PartyBox speakers with compatible microphone input—
App Support——

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
Onboard RecordingNot applicable—
Bit Depth / Sample Rate——
Timecode——
Safety Track——
Gain Control——
Noise CancellationNo electronic noise cancellation; cardioid pattern and windscreen reduce ambient/wind noise—
Low-Cut Filter——
Special Recording Features——

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
Charging CaseNot applicable—
Case Battery Capacity——
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles——
Case Charging Time——
Case Charging Port——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Features——

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
What's in the BoxJBL PBM100 wired microphone, 6.3mm-to-3.5mm adapter, quick-start guide, warranty sheet and safety sheet—

Compatibility & Mounting

Compatibility & Mounting specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
Supported devices—RØDE Wireless GO, Wireless GO II, Wireless GO (Gen 3), Wireless ME and Wireless PRO transmitters
Attachment method—Converts a RØDE Series IV wireless transmitter into a handheld interview microphone

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL PBM100 Wired MicrophoneRØDE Interview GO
In the box—Handle and removable windshield; wireless transmitter sold separately

In summary

Get the JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone if you want a wired Handheld Microphone, or the RØDE Interview GO if you want a device Mount.

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