Fantastic solution for recording video interviews with semi-pro camcorders and DSLRs. Yes, it's about 4x the price of the cheapest solution, but also about 4x better in sound quality, and much easier to use than more expensive pro systems.
Dead-simple brainless hookup -- "it just works" (after you figure out how to put the batteries in) without any pairing magic or channel selection issues. Unlike other solutions below this price point, this is a *digital* transmission, which translates to a lower noise floor -- less hum, hiss, dropouts, and spurious noise than with analog transmission. I tried the Movo kit, and the level of hiss and hum compared to the Rode was unacceptable. Didn't try the Azden kit, I jumped straight to the Rode after watching a youtube head-to-head comparison review.
The lavalier (lapel) mic sounds fantastic -- rich bass for nice chest tone, and picks up pleasant high-end sibilance from collar region. Includes spring-loaded pin mount, foam cover, and outdoor "dead mouse" wind sock. No instructions on how to attach the pin or covers to the mic cord, but given a diagram of the "finished" look you can puzzle out how to do it. Yes, the ultra-thin lightweight cord from the mic to the transmitter is fragile, but that also makes it easy to thread through clothing and minimizes cable rubbing noise. Love the positive-lock screw-in 1/8" mini-plug connectors -- you don't *have* to screw them in, but that avoids problems with talent or camera operators accidentally pulling out plugs and having no audio. Love the status display on the receiver -- shows battery level of *both* units, and indicates when talent unit is muted or shut off. Weight is heavier than cheaper units, but still fine to mount on camcorders or DSLRs (I measured 0.41 lbs for each unit). For use with a SONY 4K handycam and its recessed multi-interface shoe, I needed more room for my fingers to fit underneath the receiver, so I used a cold shoe adapter
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to gain an extra inch of height. There are internal level settings (0, 10db, 20db) on transmitter and receiver -- I like that, this setting is rarely changed (default is 0db on both and works fine) and there's no risk of accidentally hitting an external switch.
On the negative side, the manual is super-dense (you'll need a magnifying glass) and basically useless, and Rode is the WORST at designing battery compartments. I had to search for a youtube video on how to put in the batteries!! You push in a plastic button on the back and then *slide* the *larger* piece to open -- very non-intuitive. Inside, the battery springs are *crazy* tight, if you don't have long fingernails you will need a small tool like a mini-screwdriver to pry out used batteries. Rode suggests Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries for max life; but just be disciplined about shutting off units right after an interview and they seem to last a long time.
Pros who want more channel options and XLR connectors and level/tone controls have lots of options starting at about 2x the price of this unit, but for hobbyists and semi-pros who want great wireless sound quality from a single mic without any fuss, this really is the best solution.
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| power source | Battery Powered | — | Rechargeable,Corded Electric,Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
| connectivity tech | Wireless | Gold-plated TRS plug | USB | 2.4GHZ | Wired | XLR |
| connector type | — | 3.5 mm Jack | USB | USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
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| material | Oled | Plastic | — | Tft | — | — |
| battery quantity | 2 aa, 0 product specific | 1 lithium ion | 1 lithium polymer, 2 aa, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v | 1 lithium ion | — | — |
| audio sensitivity | 35 decibels | 35 decibels | -33.6 decibels | 80 decibels | 14 decibels | 30 decibels |
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Good for a student price range
As a film student hoping to get a decent personal mic, this was a great purchase. Good price range for what it is- its not a Sennheiser EW 112P, but its much cheaper with decent quality sound. My order only came with the very fuzzy wind guard mic cover and not the smaller one, but since I did my recent shoot outside that worked out. I was actually really surprised how well it isolated the voice over from the wind, I was really worried about some parts but as a whole the sound came out great. I wish it came with a case since the transmitter and receiver are bigger, so I'm buying a case for them to avoid dust etc.All in all, glad I got this compared to other cheaper options, but also happy this was more in my price range; wish it had a case and the other mic cover, and decent quality sound with solid windguard.
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I.T.
Tuvimos pésimo audio toda la vida hasta que llegó RODE Link
Reviewed in Mexico on August 15, 2018
Benjamin Tantot
Kit HF de bonne qualité ! Pratique les vidéos YouTube ou Prestation !
Reviewed in France on September 30, 2018
Benjamin Tantot
Reviewed in France on September 30, 2018
Ce kit est très simple, on a un récepteur d’un côté et un émetteur de l’autre, auquel on va brancher un micro-cravate.
L’intérêt de ce système, c’est de ne pas être relié par un fil à la caméra. On va pouvoir se déplacer et prendre de la distance par rapport à la caméra, tout en conservant le niveau de la voix avec le micro-cravate.
Dans la boite, on a un récepteur monté déjà avec un sabot de fixation avec vis, permettant de le monter sur pied ou directement sur la griffe de la caméra et comme le sabot est rond, on peut orienter le récepteur dans le sens qu’on souhaite, donc c'est plutôt pratique. On a également un câble jack reliant le récepteur à un enregistreur.
Ensuite on a le transmetteur, d'ailleurs on ne pas se tromper, il y a Rx sur le récepteur et Tx sur le transmetteur. Et puis on a une petite pochette de rangement, avec le micro-cravate, la pince, la petite bonnette et même un windjammer pour protéger le micro du vent en extérieur.
Les boitiers sont assez imposant, même plus grand qu’un seinheiser g3, mais avec ceux là, on a pas l’antenne qui dépasse, elle est directement intégrée.
Pour utiliser le Kit HF, c'est très simple, il suffit d’allumer les deux boitiers et ils devraient automatiquement se reconnaitre. Si ce n’est pas le cas, vérifier qu’ils soient bien sur le même canal. Sans quoi vous pouvez appairer les deux boitiers en appuyant sur les deux boutons à l’intérieur des boitiers. Si les deux boitiers sont bien connectés, en principe, ça ne clignote plus.
Au niveau des réglages, j’ai trouvé qu’avec +20db sur le transmetteur et -10db sur le récepteur, le rapport signal bruit avait l’air assez correcte. En tout cas, si vous l'utilisez avec une caméra, il est important descendre le gain au minimum, les préamplis des caméras étant rarement très bon.
Côté portée, elle est annoncée à 100m en condition optimale.
Jusqu'à présent je n'ai eu aucun souci particulier avec ce système, la qualité audio est très correcte, et le signal étant cryptée en 2.4GHz, il évite la plupart des interférences.
Je l'utilise en prestation, pour des interviews ou pour des vidéos YouTube. Je recommande.
ps: Vous pouvez voir mon test du kit RodeLink Filmmaker sur ma chaîne "Derrière La Caméra".
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Amit N.
Highly recommend product after practical use
Reviewed in India on July 12, 2018
