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RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm
KSh 22,800
- Weighted desktop base needs no clamp
- Supports equipment up to 950 g
- Two pivot points allow repositioning
- Integrated guides keep cables tidy
- 3/8-inch mount with included 1/4-inch adaptor
- Precision metal construction for stable support
RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm Highlights
- Integrated cable guides special features
- 950g rated load
- Two pivot points tilt and rotation
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| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | RØDE | RØDE | Insta360 |
| Model | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | Wireless ME | Wireless Micro | Mic Pro |
| Product type | Desktop studio arm | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Announced | Not specified | March 2023 | November 2024 | May 19, 2026 |
| Type | Not specified | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System | Wireless Microphone Transmitter |
| Microphone System | Not specified | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver | 2 transmitters + 1 USB-C smartphone receiver + charging case | Single replacement/add-on transmitter; no receiver or charging case |
| Color | Not specified | Black | Black or White | Black |
Compatibility & Mounting
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated load | 950g | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Adjustment
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilt and rotation | Two pivot points | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Materials & Features
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special features | Integrated cable guides | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Design
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Not specified | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip plus magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Not specified | Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver | Integrated acoustic chamber and ultra-light 12g transmitters | Customisable E-Ink transmitter display and multiple directional pickup modes |
| Operating Temperature | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | -10°C to 45°C |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Not specified | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | Not specified | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Not specified | Up to 7 hours per component | 7 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 10 hours |
| Charging | Not specified | USB-C | Charging case via USB-C | USB-C and charging case |
| Fast Charging | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 5 minutes provides about 1.5 hours use |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Not specified | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser | Three-microphone condenser array |
| Polar Pattern | Not specified | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional | Selectable omnidirectional, super-directional, cardioid and figure-8 |
| Frequency Response | Not specified | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz; 100Hz–20kHz with low-cut on |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified | 122dB SPL | 135dB SPL | 130dB SPL at 10% THD |
| Equivalent Noise | Not specified | 22dBA | 21dBA | 22dBA |
| Dynamic Range | Not specified | 100dB | Not specified | Not specified |
| Audio Resolution | Not specified | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified | Not specified | 73dB | 72dB A-weighted |
| Sensitivity | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | -38±1dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL |
| Audio Features | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Three-mic array, selectable pickup modes, voice-tone presets and AI noise cancelling |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | Not specified | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission | RØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for iOS | GFSK 1/2Mbps digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Operating Frequency | Not specified | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.400–2.4835GHz |
| Transmission Range | Not specified | Over 100m line-of-sight | Over 100m line-of-sight | Up to 400m TX-to-RX open line-of-sight; about 100m direct Bluetooth to Insta360 X5 |
| Encryption | Not specified | 128-bit encryption | Not specified | Not specified |
| Maximum Transmitters | Not specified | 2 | 2 | 4 per receiver |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | Not specified | 1 receiver / up to 2 transmitters; receiver ME Mic provides third microphone source | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels | Up to 4 receivers per transmitter; four-channel output with supported equipment |
| Wireless Features | Not specified | GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX | Automatic pairing and intelligent GainAssist | 4TX+1RX, 2TX+4RX, direct Insta360 camera connection |
Transmitter
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Not specified | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone | Built-in three-microphone array |
| Transmitter Input | Not specified | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input | Not applicable | 3.5mm lavalier input via official USB-C adapter |
| Transmitter Recording | Not specified | No | No | Yes — 24-bit or 32-bit float, mono or stereo |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | 32GB; 60h 24-bit mono / 29.7h stereo; 44.8h 32-bit mono / 22.2h stereo |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Not specified | Up to 7 hours | Up to 7 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | Not specified | Not specified | 40 × 20 × 17mm | 38 × 12.2mm (diameter × height) |
| Transmitter Weight | Not specified | Not specified | 12g | 19.7g excluding clip |
| Transmitter Charging Time | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Approx. 1 hour; 80% in 24 minutes |
Receiver
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Not specified | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | USB-C smartphone receiver | Not applicable |
| Receiver Outputs | Not specified | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | USB-C digital audio | Not applicable |
| Monitoring Output | Not specified | 3.5mm receiver output | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Receiver Battery Life | Not specified | Up to 7 hours | Powered by connected smartphone | Not applicable |
| Receiver Charging Time | Not specified | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Receiver Dimensions | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Receiver Weight | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not applicable |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | Not specified | 2.4GHz wireless | Digital wireless to plug-in USB-C receiver | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | Not specified | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio |
| USB | Not specified | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C receiver and case charging | USB-C audio, charging and high-speed recording export |
| 3.5mm Connection | Not specified | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | Not applicable | Camera output, monitoring output and optional lavalier input adapter |
| Camera Compatibility | Not specified | 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 | Direct connection to supported Insta360 cameras; receiver required for other cameras |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Not specified | 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 | Direct Bluetooth connection to supported phones/apps; receiver may be required for full-quality capture |
| Computer Compatibility | Not specified | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | USB-C computers supported by receiver | USB-C for recording export; receiver required for normal wireless capture |
| Operating System Compatibility | Not specified | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | iOS 14+; Android 11+ for USB-C version | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported |
| Direct Device Compatibility | Not specified | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported | Direct Connect to supported iOS devices through RØDE Capture | Direct 48kHz connection to supported Insta360 cameras including Luna Ultra, X5, X4 Air, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra |
| App Support | Not specified | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported | RØDE Capture and RØDE Central | Insta360 app |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | Not specified | No | No | Yes |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | Not specified | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording |
| Timecode | Not specified | No | No | Supported |
| Safety Track | Not specified | No | No | Supported — secondary track at -6dB |
| Gain Control | Not specified | Intelligent GainAssist | Intelligent GainAssist | Automatic clipping prevention and Dynamic Auto Gain Control |
| Noise Cancellation | Not specified | No dedicated noise cancellation | Not specified | Two-level AI noise cancelling |
| Controls | Not specified | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | Automatic operation with app configuration | TX button/display; RX touchscreen and auxiliary dial; app control |
| Special Recording Features | Not specified | ME Mic on receiver can capture camera operator; up to three microphone sources with extra TX | Not applicable | Mono/stereo internal recording, four-channel output and 30-minute file segmentation |
| Low-Cut Filter | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 100Hz low-cut option |
Charging Case
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Not specified | Not applicable | Included | Not applicable |
| Case Battery Capacity | Not specified | Not applicable | 490mAh | Not applicable |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | Not specified | Not applicable | Two additional full charges; up to 21 hours total | Not applicable |
| Case Charging Time | Not specified | Not applicable | Approx. 3 hours | Not applicable |
| Case Charging Port | Not specified | Not applicable | USB-C | Not applicable |
| Case Dimensions | Not specified | Not applicable | 72 × 58 × 30mm | Not applicable |
| Case Weight | Not specified | Not applicable | Kit total approx. 102g | Not applicable |
| Case Features | Not specified | Not applicable | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver | Not applicable |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm | RODE Wireless ME | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Not specified | 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 | 1 × Insta360 Mic Pro transmitter, clip/magnet, windshield, USB-C cable and documentation |
Specs
RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm specifications
General
| Brand | RØDE |
|---|---|
| Model | RØDE DS2 Desktop Studio Arm |
| Product type | Desktop studio arm |
Compatibility & Mounting
| Rated load | 950g |
|---|
Adjustment
| Tilt and rotation | Two pivot points |
|---|
Materials & Features
| Special features | Integrated cable guides |
|---|