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RØDE Wireless Micro vs RØDE NT-USB Mini

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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RØDE Wireless Micro

RØDE Wireless Micro

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • Up to 21 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • About 102 g for the case.
  • Charging case via USB-C.
KSh 20,500In Stock
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RØDE NT-USB Mini

RØDE NT-USB Mini

  • USB bus power.
  • Audio resolution: 24-bit / 48 kHz.
  • USB: USB-C.
  • Mounting / attachment: integrated 360-degree swing mount and detachable magnetic desk.
  • Monitoring output: 3.5mm headphone.
KSh 20,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The RØDE Wireless Micro is a smartphone Wireless Microphone System, while the RØDE NT-USB Mini is a USB Desktop Microphone, at the same price.

Audio

RØDE Wireless Micro
Condenser
RØDE NT-USB Mini
Built-in pop filter

Connections

RØDE Wireless Micro
RØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for
RØDE NT-USB Mini
USB

USB

RØDE Wireless Micro
USB-C receiver and case charging
RØDE NT-USB Mini
USB-C

Mounting / attachment

RØDE Wireless Micro
Integrated clip plus magnetic attachment
RØDE NT-USB Mini
Integrated 360-degree swing mount and detachable magnetic desk stand

Type

RØDE Wireless Micro
Smartphone Wireless Microphone System
RØDE NT-USB Mini
USB Desktop Microphone

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

RØDE Wireless Micro

  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.

RØDE NT-USB Mini

  • Power source: USB bus power.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
AudioCondenserBuilt-in pop filter
ConnectionsRØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth forUSB
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable batteriesUSB bus power
USBUSB-C receiver and case chargingUSB-C
Mounting / attachmentIntegrated clip plus magnetic attachmentIntegrated 360-degree swing mount and detachable magnetic desk stand
TypeSmartphone Wireless Microphone SystemUSB Desktop Microphone

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
BrandRØDERØDE
ModelWireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
AnnouncedNovember 2024—
TypeSmartphone Wireless Microphone SystemUSB Desktop Microphone
Microphone System2 transmitters + 1 USB-C smartphone receiver + charging case—
ColorBlack or White—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
Mounting / AttachmentIntegrated clip plus magnetic attachmentIntegrated 360-degree swing mount and detachable magnetic desk stand
Special FeaturesIntegrated acoustic chamber and ultra-light 12g transmitters—
Materials—Steel and reinforced nylon resin

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
Power SourceBuilt-in rechargeable batteriesUSB bus power
Battery TypeRechargeable lithium-ion—
Battery Life7 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case—
ChargingCharging case via USB-C—

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
Microphone TypeCondenserElectret condenser
Polar PatternOmnidirectionalCardioid
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz20 Hz–20 kHz
Maximum SPL135dB SPL—
Signal-to-Noise Ratio73dB—
Equivalent Noise21dBA—
Audio Resolution24-bit / 48kHz24-bit / 48 kHz
Audio Features—Built-in pop filter; zero-latency headphone monitoring

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
Wireless TechnologyRØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for iOS—
Operating Frequency2.4GHz ISM band—
Transmission RangeOver 100m line-of-sight—
Maximum Transmitters2—
Maximum Receivers / Channels1 mobile receiver / 2 channels—
Wireless FeaturesAutomatic pairing and intelligent GainAssist—

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
Transmitter MicrophoneBuilt-in omnidirectional condenser microphone—
Transmitter InputNot applicable—
Transmitter RecordingNo—
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery LifeUp to 7 hours—
Transmitter Dimensions40 × 20 × 17mm—
Transmitter Weight12g—

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
Receiver TypeUSB-C smartphone receiver—
Receiver OutputsUSB-C digital audio—
Monitoring OutputNot applicable3.5mm headphone
Receiver Battery LifePowered by connected smartphone—
Receiver Charging Time——

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
ConnectionDigital wireless to plug-in USB-C receiverUSB
Audio OutputsUSB-C digital audio—
USBUSB-C receiver and case chargingUSB-C
3.5mm ConnectionNot applicable—
Camera CompatibilityN/A for this smartphone kit; optional camera receiver/Camera Kit sold separately—
Smartphone CompatibilityUSB-C iPhone/iPad and Android devices; direct iOS connection through RØDE Capture where supported—
Computer CompatibilityUSB-C computers supported by receiverMac and PC via class-compliant USB audio
Operating System CompatibilityiOS 14+; Android 11+ for USB-C version—
Direct Device CompatibilityDirect Connect to supported iOS devices through RØDE Capture—
App SupportRØDE Capture and RØDE Central—

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
Onboard RecordingNo—
Bit Depth / Sample Rate24-bit / 48kHz—
TimecodeNo—
Safety TrackNo—
Gain ControlIntelligent GainAssist—
ControlsAutomatic operation with app configuration—
Special Recording FeaturesNot applicable—

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
Charging CaseIncluded—
Case Battery Capacity490mAh—
Case Battery Life / Charging CyclesTwo additional full charges; up to 21 hours total—
Case Charging TimeApprox. 3 hours—
Case Charging PortUSB-C—
Case Dimensions72 × 58 × 30mm—
Case WeightKit total approx. 102g—
Case FeaturesStores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE Wireless MicroRØDE NT-USB Mini
What's in the Box2 × Wireless Micro transmitters, USB-C receiver, charging case, magnetic attachments, 2 × furry windshields, SC22 USB-C cable and documentation—

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both use 24-bit (audio resolution).
  • Both are made by RØDE.

In summary

Get the RØDE Wireless Micro if you want a smartphone Wireless Microphone System, or the RØDE NT-USB Mini if you want a USB Desktop Microphone.

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