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RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm vs RØDE RODE Wireless ME

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm

RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm

  • Rated load: 950g.
KSh 22,800In Stock
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RODE Wireless ME

RODE Wireless ME

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • Up to 7 hours per charge.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • USB-C.
  • Audio resolution: 24-bit / 48kHz.
KSh 21,300In Stock
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Our quick verdict

RØDE RODE Wireless ME: battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.

This comparison is partial: only 0 of the 52 specifications are published for both products. The RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm does not list type, Microphone System or mounting / Attachment; the RØDE RODE Wireless ME does not list rated load, tilt and rotation or special features.

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
BrandRØDERØDE
ModelRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmWireless ME
Product typeDesktop studio arm—
Announced—March 2023
Type—Camera Wireless Microphone System
Microphone System—1 transmitter + 1 receiver
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Mounting / Attachment—Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Special Features—Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Power Source—Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
Battery Type—Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life—Up to 7 hours per component
Charging—USB-C

Compatibility & Mounting

Compatibility & Mounting specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Rated load950g—

Adjustment

Adjustment specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Tilt and rotationTwo pivot points—

Materials & Features

Materials & Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Special featuresIntegrated cable guides—

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Microphone Type—Pre-polarised pressure condenser
Polar Pattern—Omnidirectional
Frequency Response—20Hz–20kHz
Maximum SPL—122dB SPL
Equivalent Noise—22dBA
Dynamic Range—100dB
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Wireless Technology—RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission
Operating Frequency—2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Range—Over 100m line-of-sight
Encryption—128-bit encryption
Maximum Transmitters—2
Maximum Receivers / Channels—1 receiver / up to 2 transmitters; receiver ME Mic provides third microphone source
Wireless Features—GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer
Transmitter Input—3.5mm TRS lavalier input
Transmitter Recording—No
Internal Storage / Recording Time—Not applicable
Transmitter Battery Life—Up to 7 hours

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Receiver Type—Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver
Receiver Outputs—3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio
Monitoring Output—3.5mm receiver output
Receiver Battery Life—Up to 7 hours

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Connection—2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs—3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio
USB—USB-C audio, charging and data
3.5mm Connection—3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output
Camera Compatibility—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
Computer Compatibility—Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio
Operating System Compatibility—Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported
Direct Device Compatibility—Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported
App Support—RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Onboard Recording—No
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz
Timecode—No
Safety Track—No
Gain Control—Intelligent GainAssist
Noise Cancellation—No dedicated noise cancellation
Controls—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

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
Charging Case—Not 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
SpecificationRØDE DS2 Desktop Studio ArmRODE Wireless ME
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

Similarities

  • Both are made by RØDE.

In summary

DS2 Studio Arm and RODE ME are closely matched on the features compared here.

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