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Rode Lavalier GO Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for Wireless GO Systems (White)
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AleAle –
Verified Purchase Brilliant addition Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2022 Style Name: Lavalier GO (white) Pattern Name: single What an awesome bit of kit. I bought it to go with my Rode 2 wireless set and the sound quality is amazing. So happy with this
Tinksjane (verified owner) –
I have both this Rodelink Lav mic and the more expensive Rode Lavalier Microphone (that comes as a “kit”). If you’re looking to use Rode’s Lav mic’s with XLR or the lockable TRS connector, then either Lav microphone will do the job. Yes you will need to purchase Rode’s VXLR+ connector if you want to use this microphone with a XLR connection. The VXLR+ connection mates with the screw terminal of the Rodelink Lav mic and if that’s what you want, you could simply leave it connected permanently (suggest attaching by turning the VXLR+ adapter onto the TRS connector, permitting the screw to lock without needing to twist the wire unnecessarily). The Rode Lavalier mic kit requires you to purchase the connector of choice as an additional purchase – regardless of which connection you want. It isn’t usable out of the box until you do. This is fine if you DON’T want to use XLR or a TRS connection and need a special connection (hence the range of 4 additional connection options). But if you do want TRS or XLR, then you’re left wondering what is the benefit of the Rode Lav mic kit that costs almost twice as much. Yes you get a pretty plastic shell instead of a PVC bag, and a few generally pointless extras. The XLR plug (Micon-5) doesn’t fit in the kit case unless you remove/modify the shelf – a stupid design choice in my opinion. So you’re probably wondering, is there any real difference between them. Looking at the lavalier mic end, there’s barely any physical difference. They both have the same metal microphone tip and the foam windscreen is identical. The clip-on is basically the same design, the wires are both reinforced with kevlar. I’d wager that the Micon connector of the more expensive mic is more likely prone to damage than the lockable TRS connector here. Recording wise, having both connected to my Zoom H6 simultaneously (one L, one R), there is a very slight difference in sensitivity – this one being very slightly less sensitive. Posted specifications state this microphone has a signal to noise Ratio of 67 dB, vs 69 db for the Rode Lavalier Mic kit. This microphone has a frequency range of 20Hz – 20kHz, vs 60Hz – 18kHz on the Rode Lavalier Mic kit. Honestly for recording human voices, there’s little in it, especially when using a good sound recorder. Incidentally the specifications for Rode’s GO lav mic’s are identical to this one (but simply missing the locking screw on the TRS connector). Microphones registered through Rode’s website get an extended warranty- 2 years for this mic vs 5 years for the more expensive lav mic kit. Numerous users of the Rode Lavalier Mic kit report permanently damaging the microphone cord by trapping it in the case. That won’t happen with the bag supplied here. This microphone was meant to provide a replacement for the one supplied with the Rode Videomaker kit, but you certainly don’t need the kit. You simply need any sound recording device that can supply power (between 12V and 48V phantom power through a VXLR+, or plug-in power, all will work). Unless you’re using a connection other than TRS or XLR, then this is IMHO a much better choice – and you can often pick up two of these for the price of one lav kit. If you don’t need a specialised connection, you might as well save yourself the money. A last note of caution: the locking screw can come off, so be careful not to lose it. 21 people found this helpful
Mrs M Evans (verified owner) –
February 2022 Style Name: Lavalier GO (white) Pattern Name: single This mic has improved my video quality tremendously. Sound quality is great, looks great!
robert vine (verified owner) –
Verified Purchase RØDE Microphones Lavalier GO Professional-grade Wearable Microphone Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2021 Style Name: Lavalier GO (white) Pattern Name: single This was the second one of these superb Rode lav mic’s I have purchased. Having use one I knew just how good these Rode mic’s are .. Buying a second one was a no brainer.
sleeping_scorpion (verified owner) –
out of 5 stars Verified Purchase If you have a Rode Wireless Go II … then these are great Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 June 2022 Style Name: Lavalier GO (white) Pattern Name: single This is a fairly cheap Lavalier but it works brilliantly with teh Wireless Go II transmitters. being white it helps when miking up brides or those wearing anything other than black.
BobK4K (verified owner) –
Verified Purchase Nice addition. Nice length cable Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2020 Style Name: Lavalier GO (white) Pattern Name: single Great bit of kit nice sound plugged straight into the GO. One person found this helpful