RODE Wireless ME vs RODE Wireless PRO
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| Feature |  RODE Wireless ME |  RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000 | KSh 54,000 |
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General
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | RØDE |
| Model | Wireless ME | Wireless PRO |
| Announced | March 2023 | August 2023 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver | 2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver + Charge Case Pro |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver | Timecode, 32-bit float and two included Lavalier II microphones |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours per component | Up to 7 hours per component; extended by Charge Case Pro |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Pre-polarised pressure condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB SPL | 123.5dB SPL |
| Equivalent Noise | 22dBA | 22dBA |
| Dynamic Range | 100dB | — |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz output; 32-bit float onboard |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | 72dB |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Over 100m line-of-sight | Up to 260m line-of-sight |
| Encryption | 128-bit encryption | 128-bit encryption |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 receiver / up to 2 transmitters; receiver ME Mic provides third microphone source | 1 receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX | Series IV transmission, GainAssist, timecode and locking lavalier inputs |
Transmitter
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer |
| Transmitter Input | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input |
| Transmitter Recording | No | Yes — 32-bit float onboard recording |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | N/A | Over 40 hours per transmitter |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 7 hours |
Receiver
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | 3.5mm receiver output | High-power 3.5mm headphone output with level control |
| Receiver Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 7 hours |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C audio, charging and data |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output |
| Camera Compatibility | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter |
| Computer Compatibility | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported |
| Direct Device Compatibility | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported |
| App Support | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | Yes |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 32-bit float / 48kHz onboard; 24-bit / 48kHz output |
| Timecode | No | Integrated SMPTE timecode generator, up to 30fps |
| Safety Track | No | Supported |
| Gain Control | Intelligent GainAssist | GainAssist and manual gain control |
| Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation |
| Controls | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration |
| Special Recording Features | ME Mic on receiver can capture camera operator; up to three microphone sources with extra TX | 32-bit float, timecode, safety channel and headset/narrator-mic monitoring input |
| Low-Cut Filter | — | High-pass filter available |
Charging Case
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | N/A | Included — Charge Case Pro |
| Case Battery Capacity | N/A | — |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | N/A | Provides two additional full charges for the system |
| Case Charging Time | N/A | — |
| Case Charging Port | N/A | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | N/A | — |
| Case Weight | N/A | — |
| Case Features | N/A | Stores, charges and transfers data for two transmitters and receiver |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RODE Wireless PRO |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Wireless ME transmitter, receiver, 2 × furry windshields, SC2 3.5mm cable, SC7 TRRS cable, SC21 Lightning cable, SC22 USB-C cable, carry pouch and documentation | 2 × Wireless PRO transmitters, receiver, Charge Case Pro, 2 × Lavalier II microphones, windscreens, MagClip GO mounts, 3.5mm and USB-C cables/adapters, accessory case and documentation |
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