RODE Wireless PRO vs RØDE Wireless Micro
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| Feature |  RODE Wireless PRO |  RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 54,000 | KSh 20,500 |
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General
| Specification | RODE Wireless PRO | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | RØDE |
| Model | Wireless PRO | Wireless Micro |
| Announced | August 2023 | November 2024 |
| Type | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver + Charge Case Pro | 2 transmitters + 1 USB-C smartphone receiver + charging case |
| Color | Black | Black or White |
Design
| Specification | RODE Wireless PRO | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip plus magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Timecode, 32-bit float and two included Lavalier II microphones | Integrated acoustic chamber and ultra-light 12g transmitters |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RODE Wireless PRO | 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; extended by Charge Case Pro | 7 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case |
| Charging | USB-C | Charging case via USB-C |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RODE Wireless PRO | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 123.5dB SPL | 135dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 72dB | 73dB |
| Equivalent Noise | 22dBA | 21dBA |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz output; 32-bit float onboard | 24-bit / 48kHz |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RODE Wireless PRO | 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 | Up to 260m line-of-sight | Over 100m line-of-sight |
| Encryption | 128-bit encryption | — |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 receiver / 2 channels | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | Series IV transmission, GainAssist, timecode and locking lavalier inputs | Automatic pairing and intelligent GainAssist |
Transmitter
| Specification | RODE Wireless PRO | 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 | Yes — 32-bit float onboard recording | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | Over 40 hours per transmitter | 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 PRO | 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 | High-power 3.5mm headphone output with level control | N/A |
| Receiver Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Powered by connected smartphone |
| Receiver Charging Time | — | N/A |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RODE Wireless PRO | 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 PRO | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | Yes | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 32-bit float / 48kHz onboard; 24-bit / 48kHz output | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | Integrated SMPTE timecode generator, up to 30fps | No |
| Safety Track | Supported | No |
| Gain Control | GainAssist and manual gain control | Intelligent GainAssist |
| Noise Cancellation | No dedicated noise cancellation | — |
| Low-Cut Filter | High-pass filter available | — |
| Controls | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | Automatic operation with app configuration |
| Special Recording Features | 32-bit float, timecode, safety channel and headset/narrator-mic monitoring input | N/A |
Charging Case
| Specification | RODE Wireless PRO | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Included — Charge Case Pro | Included |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | Provides two additional full charges for the system | Two additional full charges; up to 21 hours total |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Stores, charges and transfers data for two transmitters and receiver | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver |
| Case Battery Capacity | — | 490mAh |
| Case Charging Time | — | Approx. 3 hours |
| Case Dimensions | — | 72 × 58 × 30mm |
| Case Weight | — | Kit total approx. 102g |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RODE Wireless PRO | RØDE Wireless Micro |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | 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 | 2 × Wireless Micro transmitters, USB-C receiver, charging case, magnetic attachments, 2 × furry windshields, SC22 USB-C cable and documentation |
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