RODE Wireless ME vs RØDE Wireless Micro
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| Feature |  RODE Wireless ME |  RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,000 | KSh 20,500.00 |
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General
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | RØDE |
| Model | Wireless ME | Wireless Micro |
| Announced | March 2023 | November 2024 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver | 2 transmitters + 1 USB-C smartphone receiver + charging case |
| Color | Black | Black or White |
Design
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip plus magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver | Integrated acoustic chamber and ultra-light 12g transmitters |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours per component | 7 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case |
| Charging | USB-C | Charging case via USB-C |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB SPL | 135dB SPL |
| Equivalent Noise | 22dBA | 21dBA |
| Dynamic Range | 100dB | — |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | 73dB |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission | RØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for iOS |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Over 100m line-of-sight | Over 100m line-of-sight |
| 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 mobile receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX | Automatic pairing and intelligent GainAssist |
Transmitter
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input | N/A |
| Transmitter Recording | No | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | — | 40 × 20 × 17mm |
| Transmitter Weight | — | 12g |
Receiver
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | USB-C smartphone receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | USB-C digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | 3.5mm receiver output | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Powered by connected smartphone |
| Receiver Charging Time | — | N/A |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless | Digital wireless to plug-in USB-C receiver |
| Audio Outputs | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C receiver and case charging |
| 3.5mm Connection | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | N/A |
| Camera Compatibility | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | N/A for this smartphone kit; optional camera receiver/Camera Kit sold separately |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | USB-C iPhone/iPad and Android devices; direct iOS connection through RØDE Capture where supported |
| Computer Compatibility | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | USB-C computers supported by receiver |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | iOS 14+; Android 11+ for USB-C version |
| Direct Device Compatibility | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported | Direct Connect to supported iOS devices through RØDE Capture |
| App Support | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported | RØDE Capture and RØDE Central |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | No | No |
| Safety Track | No | No |
| Gain Control | Intelligent GainAssist | Intelligent GainAssist |
| Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation | — |
| Controls | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | Automatic operation with app configuration |
| Special Recording Features | ME Mic on receiver can capture camera operator; up to three microphone sources with extra TX | N/A |
Charging Case
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | N/A | Included |
| Case Battery Capacity | N/A | 490mAh |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | N/A | Two additional full charges; up to 21 hours total |
| Case Charging Time | N/A | Approx. 3 hours |
| Case Charging Port | N/A | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | N/A | 72 × 58 × 30mm |
| Case Weight | N/A | Kit total approx. 102g |
| Case Features | N/A | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Micro transmitters, USB-C receiver, charging case, magnetic attachments, 2 × furry windshields, SC22 USB-C cable and documentation |
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