RØDE Wireless Micro
KSh 20,500
- Microphone Type: Omnidirectional (built-in)
- Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Maximum SPL: 135dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 73dB
- Equivalent Noise: 21dBA (A-Weighted)
- Transmission Range: Over 100m
- Battery Life: 7 hours (transmitters), 21 hours total with case”
- Charging Case Battery: 490mAh
- Connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless, USB-C/Lightning receiver”
- Weight: 12g per transmitter, 102g total kit”
- Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 17mm (transmitters)
- Compatibility: iOS and Android smartphones
- Audio Resolution: 24-bit/48kHz
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RØDE Wireless Micro Highlights
- Up to 7 hours per charge, and 21 hrs with the charging case
- 100 m transmission range
- 3 hours to recharge
- 21 dB noise level
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery type
- Condenser microphone type
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| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | Insta360 | RØDE | Hollyland |
| Model | Wireless Micro | Mic Pro | Wireless ME | LARK M3 |
| Announced | November 2024 | May 19, 2026 | March 2023 | September 2026 |
| Type | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System | Wireless Microphone Transmitter | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 2 transmitters + 1 USB-C smartphone receiver + charging case | Single replacement/add-on transmitter; no receiver or charging case | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver | 2 transmitters + 1 camera receiver + 1 mobile receiver + charging case |
| Color | Black or White | Black | Black | Black |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Condenser | Three-microphone condenser array | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional | Selectable omnidirectional, super-directional, cardioid and figure-8 | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz; 100Hz–20kHz with low-cut on | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB SPL | 130dB SPL at 10% THD | 122dB SPL | 125dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 73dB | 72dB A-weighted | Not specified | ≥70dB |
| Equivalent Noise | 21dBA | 22dBA | 22dBA | Not specified |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz transmission; 32-bit float internal recording |
| Sensitivity | Not specified | -38±1dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL | Not specified | -37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL |
| Audio Features | Not specified | Three-mic array, selectable pickup modes, voice-tone presets and AI noise cancelling | Not specified | Not specified |
| Dynamic Range | Not specified | Not specified | 100dB | Not specified |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | RØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for iOS | GFSK 1/2Mbps digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4 | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission | QPSK 3Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.400–2.4835GHz | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Over 100m line-of-sight | Up to 400m TX-to-RX open line-of-sight; about 100m direct Bluetooth to Insta360 X5 | Over 100m line-of-sight | Up to 300m line-of-sight |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 | 4 per receiver | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels | Up to 4 receivers per transmitter; four-channel output with supported equipment | 1 receiver / up to 2 transmitters; receiver ME Mic provides third microphone source | Up to 4 receivers; four-track output with supported setup |
| Wireless Features | Automatic pairing and intelligent GainAssist | 4TX+1RX, 2TX+4RX, direct Insta360 camera connection | GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX | Flexible 4TX/4RX pairing and four-track recording |
| Encryption | Not specified | Not specified | 128-bit encryption | Not specified |
Transmitter
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone | Built-in three-microphone array | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | Not applicable | 3.5mm lavalier input via official USB-C adapter | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input | Not applicable |
| Transmitter Recording | No | Yes — 24-bit or 32-bit float, mono or stereo | No | Yes — 24-bit or 32-bit float internal recording |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | Not applicable | 32GB; 60h 24-bit mono / 29.7h stereo; 44.8h 32-bit mono / 22.2h stereo | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 10 hours | Up to 7 hours | Approx. 8 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | 40 × 20 × 17mm | 38 × 12.2mm (diameter × height) | Not specified | Ø26.5 × 10mm |
| Transmitter Weight | 12g | 19.7g excluding clip | Not specified | Approx. 9g |
| Transmitter Charging Time | Not specified | Approx. 1 hour; 80% in 24 minutes | Not specified | Under 1.5 hours |
Receiver
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | USB-C smartphone receiver | Not applicable | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | Camera receiver plus mobile receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | USB-C digital audio | Not applicable | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS camera output and/or USB-C digital output |
| Monitoring Output | Not applicable | Not applicable | 3.5mm receiver output | Not specified |
| Receiver Battery Life | Powered by connected smartphone | Not applicable | Up to 7 hours | Camera receiver approx. 9 hours; mobile receiver host-powered |
| Receiver Charging Time | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified | Under 1.5 hours for camera receiver |
| Receiver Dimensions | Not specified | Not applicable | Not specified | Camera RX 40 × 25 × 13mm; mobile RX 40 × 16.5 × 9mm |
| Receiver Weight | Not specified | Not applicable | Not specified | Camera RX approx. 20g; mobile RX approx. 5.9g |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | Digital wireless to plug-in USB-C receiver | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| Audio Outputs | USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio according to receiver |
| USB | USB-C receiver and case charging | USB-C audio, charging and high-speed recording export | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C |
| 3.5mm Connection | Not applicable | Camera output, monitoring output and optional lavalier input adapter | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | 3.5mm TRS camera output on camera receiver |
| Camera Compatibility | N/A for this smartphone kit; optional camera receiver/Camera Kit sold separately | Direct connection to supported Insta360 cameras; receiver required for other cameras | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | 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 | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter |
| Computer Compatibility | USB-C computers supported by receiver | USB-C for recording export; receiver required for normal wireless capture | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio |
| Operating System Compatibility | iOS 14+; Android 11+ for USB-C version | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported |
| Direct Device Compatibility | 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 | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported | Not applicable |
| App Support | RØDE Capture and RØDE Central | Insta360 app | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported | LarkSound app |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording |
| Timecode | No | Supported | No | Not specified |
| Safety Track | No | Supported — secondary track at -6dB | No | Supported |
| Gain Control | Intelligent GainAssist | Automatic clipping prevention and Dynamic Auto Gain Control | Intelligent GainAssist | Receiver and app control |
| Controls | Automatic operation with app configuration | TX button/display; RX touchscreen and auxiliary dial; app control | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration | TX controls; receiver controls; app control |
| Special Recording Features | Not applicable | Mono/stereo internal recording, four-channel output and 30-minute file segmentation | ME Mic on receiver can capture camera operator; up to three microphone sources with extra TX | Four-track recording and 32-bit float internal backup |
| Noise Cancellation | Not specified | Two-level AI noise cancelling | No dedicated noise cancellation | Three-level AI noise cancellation |
| Low-Cut Filter | Not specified | 100Hz low-cut option | Not specified | Not specified |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 7 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 10 hours | Up to 7 hours per component | TX 8h; camera RX 9h; extended by charging case |
| Charging | Charging case via USB-C | USB-C and charging case | USB-C | USB-C and charging case |
| Fast Charging | Not specified | 5 minutes provides about 1.5 hours use | Not specified | Not specified |
Charging Case
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Included | Not applicable | Not applicable | Included |
| Case Battery Capacity | 490mAh | Not applicable | Not applicable | 1800mAh |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | Two additional full charges; up to 21 hours total | Not applicable | Not applicable | Approximately 2 full-system charges |
| Case Charging Time | Approx. 3 hours | Not applicable | Not applicable | Under 2.5 hours |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | Not applicable | Not applicable | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 72 × 58 × 30mm | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Case Weight | Kit total approx. 102g | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Case Features | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver | Not applicable | Not applicable | Stores and charges the supplied transmitter/receiver set |
Design
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip plus magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Integrated acoustic chamber and ultra-light 12g transmitters | Customisable E-Ink transmitter display and multiple directional pickup modes | Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver | Scalable 4TX/4RX system and four-track output |
| Operating Temperature | Not specified | -10°C to 45°C | Not specified | -10°C to 60°C |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RØDE Wireless Micro | Insta360 Mic Pro Transmitter | RODE Wireless ME | Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+2RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | 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 | 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 × transmitters, camera receiver, mobile receiver, charging case, windscreens, magnetic attachments, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C cable and documentation |
Specs
RØDE Wireless Micro specifications
General
| Brand | RØDE |
|---|---|
| Model | Wireless Micro |
| Announced | November 2024 |
| Type | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System |
| Microphone System | 2 transmitters + 1 USB-C smartphone receiver + charging case |
| Color | Black or White |
Microphone & Audio
| Microphone Type | Condenser |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 73dB |
| Equivalent Noise | 21dBA |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48kHz |
Wireless & Transmission
| Wireless Technology | RØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for iOS |
|---|---|
| Operating Frequency | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Over 100m line-of-sight |
| Maximum Transmitters | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels |
| Wireless Features | Automatic pairing and intelligent GainAssist |
Transmitter
| Transmitter Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
|---|---|
| Transmitter Recording | No |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Up to 7 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | 40 × 20 × 17mm |
| Transmitter Weight | 12g |
Receiver
| Receiver Type | USB-C smartphone receiver |
|---|---|
| Receiver Outputs | USB-C digital audio |
| Receiver Battery Life | Powered by connected smartphone |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Connection | Digital wireless to plug-in USB-C receiver |
|---|---|
| Audio Outputs | USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C receiver and case charging |
| Smartphone Compatibility | USB-C iPhone/iPad and Android devices; direct iOS connection through RØDE Capture where supported |
| Computer Compatibility | USB-C computers supported by receiver |
| Operating System Compatibility | iOS 14+; Android 11+ for USB-C version |
| Direct Device Compatibility | Direct Connect to supported iOS devices through RØDE Capture |
| App Support | RØDE Capture and RØDE Central |
Recording & Controls
| Onboard Recording | No |
|---|---|
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | No |
| Safety Track | No |
| Gain Control | Intelligent GainAssist |
| Noise Cancellation | Wind-noise-mitigating acoustic chamber; no dedicated electronic noise cancellation specified |
| Controls | Automatic operation with app configuration |
Battery & Charging
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable batteries |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 7 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case |
| Charging | Charging case via USB-C |
Charging Case
| Charging Case | Included |
|---|---|
| Case Battery Capacity | 490mAh |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | Two additional full charges; up to 21 hours total |
| Case Charging Time | Approx. 3 hours |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 72 × 58 × 30mm |
| Case Weight | Kit total approx. 102g |
| Case Features | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver |
Design
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated clip plus magnetic attachment |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | Splashproof transmitters; no formal IP rating specified |
| Special Features | Integrated acoustic chamber and ultra-light 12g transmitters |
What's in the Box
| What's in the Box | 2 × Wireless Micro transmitters, USB-C receiver, charging case, magnetic attachments, 2 × furry windshields, SC22 USB-C cable and documentation |
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