Rode Wireless PRO - COMPLETE Tutorial - EVERY Setting Explained

00:00 Intro
00:28 What's in the Box?
01:49 Charging
03:22 Setting Up
04:53 Update Firmware
05:40 Standalone Recorder
06:30 Rode Wireless PRO Overview
08:22 Merged, Split or Safety?
11:00 Set Output Level
12:13 Change Gain Mode
13:23 Rode Central Software
20:15 Rode Central - Transmitters
25:14 Exporting Audio
29:52 Rode Lavalier II
33:12 Mic Test

[SiHorrocks]

00:00 Intro
00:28 What's in the Box?
01:49 Charging
03:22 Setting Up
04:53 Update Firmware
05:40 Standalone Recorder
06:30 Rode Wireless PRO Overview
08:22 Merged, Split or Safety?
11:00 Set Output Level
12:13 Change Gain Mode
13:23 Rode Central Software
20:15 Rode Central - Transmitters
25:14 Exporting Audio
29:52 Rode Lavalier II
33:12 Mic Test

[potvoramedia]

Amazing tutorial, Simon, thank you very much.

I've been using Rode Wireless GO (the first version) for a few years and loved it. I skipped v2 and ME editions and all of sudden won PRO in RODE-held survey/contest, which was a true blessing for me. However, when I attempted to start using it, it was a bit intimidating (and daunting) at first. So many options I did not have before! But your tutorial helped me understand all the nooks and crannies of Wireless PRO. Clear and concise, no BS. You deserve far more views on this one! Thank you once again!

[pdcorlis]

Hard to imagine there was anything left out of this very complete review! Thank you Simon.

[terrencekommal]

Thank you for this tutorial. Very useful and a great time saver in learning the setup of the rode wireless pro system! 🎉

[severineskitchen]

Thank you for this comprehensive tutorial. really enjoyed it and made everything clear

[harrycash]

Great video as always you are the pro Simon

[marissachabria]

If we have the REC button set to "always", does that mean that gain assist won't be used ever because it's always recording directly to the receiver? I think I might have gotten confused with this😓

[DSFking]

I could really use your advice! You said you were an audio tech for 20 years, maybe you'd have some insight on an issue I'm researching. So these Rode mics have the capsule on the front of the lav rather than the top. What challenges does this pose when concealing, taping, or hiding mics on actors? I just got them and haven't used them yet. But I'm worried that sound quality will be compromised if I cover the capsule with mole skin tape, clothing or accidentally mount it facing the talent. I've only seen them mounted in their clips on lapels and collars.

[SuzoSenpai]

If I wanted to use manual gain, the receiver allows you to go negative or positive on the db but the transmitters only allow you to go from 0 to 30db.
How do I know what the neutral value is? I tried 0 and that was too low and 30 was too high. I’ve read that Rode has a different scale for measuring decibels and I just want to know where 0db is in the RX range.
Or am I completely wrong here?

[Sir-Kay]

Purchased the Rode Wireless Pro, turned it on & the audio levels are low. It's usually fine when I play it back on my Iphone 14 pro max but, when I try to use Davinci Resolve to play it back, it's so low it's comical. I shoot primarily on my Iphone 14 pro max using the Filmic Pro app(not planning on using mirrorless cams anytime soon)but, when monitoring audio, I can barely get the audio bar in Filmic to yellow, let alone red. It usually maxes out around green no matter how loud I'm talking. I've downloaded the Rode Capture & Reporter to increase the TXs gains, didn't help. What exactly could I be missing here. Firmware on all devices are up to date. I've tried gain assist on or manual (30db/max) & when I record, it's a bit louder but, audio still extremely low in in my DResolve timeline. Secondly, how do I increase the gain if I try recording internally using that 32-bit float, what program should I use to up the gains, Audacity? one of the Rode apps or central or Resolve's audio fairlight? which one should I use & what exactly should I adjust to get the levels up? & lastly, do you know how to tweak EQ in this mic in DR or Audacity? Ooh! that's a lot, hope someone has the answers to these questions.

[ansariaasif]

BUDDY can you care to tell me in which country you live or shoot those cinematic reviews.

[anthonykelleher]

Hi Simon on a different note I saw you video on the Hohem isteady M6 and I was wondering if the Motorola G53 is compatible with it ?

[TheVelvetvoicecoach]

If anyone here has a suggested DB recording level on the TX manual mic gain ( turned off auto assist + Dynamic ) I would appreciate it. Rode auto sets to 26db. Thanks.

[BevyHour]

Whats the best setting for a s24 ultra? Best jyst to go with the standard -12

[Now-Review-This]

What I know about them, is that they are too damn expensive! And I don't want to be forced into buying their lav mics as part of some kit. I much prefer to save that $180. I have their GOII's and like them okay, but I measured their frequency response (video is on my channel if you want to see it) and it's heavily boosted in the upper mid range. That does go away though if you use a lav mic. I'm curious if they still do that with their "pro" version of the same thing.
Cheers 🍻

[AlexaWilsing]

Dear Simon,

I discovered your interesting YouTube channel.
I am looking for the right cooperation partners for my tech client.
The cooperation will be well paid. In return you should upload a video with this product, where you explain the features.
Are you interested?
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards