Jim Feeley Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Three minute video: Product page with specs (24bit, 44.1kHz.... "best...in its class" performance) http://www.rodemic.com/wireless/filmmaker The introduced some new mics, too. This stuff will be all the buzz with the DSLR crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Mitchell Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Always good to have more players in the game. Wonder how it compares with the Sennheiser Evolution series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattRuth Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 BHPhotovideo have it listed for $399 presale. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1115091-REG/rode_rodlnk_fm_rodelink_wireless_filmmaker_kit.html If its any good, that's way cheap, considering that it comes with a rode lav, which is over $200 on its own (according to the video). I'm surprised they went with 44khz as the sample rate, considering they are aiming for the video market. I'm guessing there was some technical decision for the choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efksound Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 very interesting the 100m range for a 2.4 Ghz signal! Could be a good option for sending scratch track to camara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramallo Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 BHPhotovideo have it listed for $399 presale. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1115091-REG/rode_rodlnk_fm_rodelink_wireless_filmmaker_kit.html If its any good, that's way cheap, considering that it comes with a rode lav, which is over $200 on its own (according to the video). I'm surprised they went with 44khz as the sample rate, considering they are aiming for the video market. I'm guessing there was some technical decision for the choice. Less data than 48kHz, Zaxcom uses 32kHz. In other hand, looks that only have analog output, the fs in this case is irrelevant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattRuth Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Ah, makes sense. Yeah, you are right. Now you point it out, if it outputs analog it wouldn't really matter. Sent from my GT-P5110 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'd guess that components that do 44.1 are far more numerous and less expensive than those that do a decent job with 48. And as Ramallo points out, why bother with the cost considering the target devices and market. But this is all idle speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caio Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I love Rode. The release of the NTG-3 made Sennheiser drop its prices. Let's see what this one does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armin Siegwarth Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 128-bit encrypted digital transmission sent on two channels simultaneously that could mean its a new way of diversity - sending two channels instead of one. could be the reason for that 100m claim http://www.newsshooter.com/2015/01/21/rode-announces-the-rodelink-digital-wireless-system-and-new-professional-shotgun-microphones/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Excellent, but let's how these claims hold up in the real world. Tx looks a bit clunky. Any info on what type of batteries it uses? And let's hope they won't get sued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Any info on what type of batteries it uses? Click on the rodemic.com link at the top of this thread. AA batts or USB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 And let's hope they won't get sued Christian, who do you think would sue Rode? Sony is the only company I know of that has a similar product with their 2.4 ghz wireless mic set and I don't think Sony would bother to sue Rode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VM Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 very interesting the 100m range Do you trust it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Christian, who do you think would sue Rode? Sony is the only company I know of that has a similar product with their 2.4 ghz wireless mic set and I don't think Sony would bother to sue Rode.Audio Technica does, too, I believe. But then there's the encryption of the signal bit Christian was mentioning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Christian, who do you think would sue Rode? Sony is the only company I know of that has a similar product with their 2.4 ghz wireless mic set and I don't think Sony would bother to sue Rode. It was just a silly little joke Jeff, I'm sorry. I just remembered how many here got excited about the Tascam lav recorders and then... we all know the story... totally different case here of course but I hope the same won't happen here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Click on the rodemic.com link at the top of this thread. AA batts or USB. Thanks Jim, it says "AA battery". One battery? Interesting. Oh, and the dimensions... not really suitable for hiding on talent: 40 mm depth. Like 4 smartphones stuck together. Imagine that on an actress. But as a link I could imagine it. By the way, I didn't know the Rode lavalier is a Pressure Gradient i.e. a cardioid lav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karri Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 By the way, I didn't know the Rode lavalier is a Pressure Gradient i.e. a cardioid lav. It's an omni. Maybe someone more knowledgeable in mic engineering can chime in, since pressure gradient implies directivity? As for the Rodelink, it read somewhere that this is just the first product of a range of wireless products. Who knows, maybe another one might be a 2-channel transmitter + receiver for use as a wireless hop? Plastic or not, it would reside in two arguably fairly safe locations - in your bag and on the camera. So then it would just be down to real-world performance and sound quality. But yeah, after seeing a 2.4 GHz system for transmitting picture with fin antennas and everything manage something like 10-30 metres (in the middle of a forest), I'll certainly interested to hear reports on how close to their claims they get in real-world situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 @Cristian: It works on 2 aAA's. "Over 10 hours operation from 2 x AA batteries, or power continuously via Micro USB" Could be a stupid question, but why do the pro manufacturers (Zaxcom, Audio Ltd, Lectrosonics etc) do not work this way, in the 2.4 Ghz range and without having to bother about frequencies at all (according to Rode). No more hassle with available spectrum that is getting smaller and smaller. No more interference from another soundmans transmitters.. And required licences in some countries. Maybe the claimed range is not really that great... On times square or so.. I might buy one just out of curiosity, see how it compares with my Audio Ltd. En2's and Sennheisers. It's a pity the transmitter is so big, and it looks very fragile as well. But hey, 400 dollars.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VM Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 why do the pro manufacturers (Zaxcom, Audio Ltd, Lectrosonics etc) do not work this way, in the 2.4 Ghz range and without having to bother about frequencies at all (according to Rode). Because at those frequencies radio signal is very sensitive to human body (water) and obstacle. It may have some radio drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 And furthermore, the 2.4 GHz range is anything but free. Wifi, remote controls of all sorts, Bluetooth, some wireless landline phones, wireless video and so on. If it employs frequency hopping it may be ok, but it's clear the 2.4 band is getting crowded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efksound Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Sennheiser is entering the 2.4ghz game as well http://en-de.sennheiser.com/d1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Ya, there are a bunch of 2.4 systems. But most have receivers designed for installed/music applications. I think Rode (and maybe Sony?) are the only ones with portable/bag receivers. Or am I missing some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muntus Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Audio Technica also has battery powered receivers in their System 10 line. http://tyfordaudiovideo.blogspot.com/2015/01/audio-technica-system-10-update-more.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramallo Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 It's an omni. Maybe someone more knowledgeable in mic engineering can chime in, since pressure gradient implies directivity? Yes, Only pressure = Omni Only gradient = Fig 8 Mix of both = Cardioid (or hyper) (If you sum 50/50 a Omni + Fig 8 you have a cardioid) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yes, Only pressure = Omni Only gradient = Fig 8 Mix of both = Cardioid (or hyper) (If you sum 50/50 a Omni + Fig 8 you have a cardioid) Actually, a pure pressure gradient is a figure of eight, but that's beside the point. Other than using two capsules, I am not familiar with a way to make a pressure gradient mic have an omni pattern. Maybe someone else is? Could also be some sort of typo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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