Australian audio company RØDE Microphones has just held the largest simultaneous product launch in the company’s history, introducing multiple new products and categories at an exclusive event in San Diego, USA. The most exciting is the RØDELink Digital Wireless System. A fully-digital wireless audio system, RØDELink utilises a next-generation 2.4GHz, 128-bit encrypted digital transmission sent on two channels simultaneously, providing a high-resolution 24-bit/44.1k digital audio signal at a range of up to 100 meters (over 100 yards). The use of 2.4GHz means that the RØDELink should be able to work worldwide – most UHF and digital hybrid wireless systems like the Sennheiser G3 and Sony UWP-D work on different frequency bands in different countries due to different regulations. Traveling internationally with wireless mics could be a real headache in the past – RØDELink may just have made it a whole lot easier. The new RodeLink works well on small camera set ups. The RØDELink system will consist of a number of receiver and transmitter options, and will be available in kits for specific audio needs across film, news gathering, presentation and stage use. The first of these to be released – The Filmmaker Kit, will consist of a beltpack transmitter, on-camera or beltpack receiver and a RØDE Lavalier microphone. The RodeLink filmmaker kit This from the Rode press release: “We’re very excited to announce the launch of the RØDELink fully-digital wireless audio system. Continuing RØDE’s mission to provide premium performance products at an accessible price, the RØDELink system will be one of the most affordable wireless solutions on the market.” Commented Peter Freedman, RØDE’s Founder and President, at the company event in San Diego. “20 years ago RØDE revolutionized the home recording experience. 10 Years ago RØDE did the same in the video category. Now the time is right for a revolution in wireless audio capabilities, and I believe that RØDELink will become the category leader in a very short space of time.” The RØDELink Filmmaker kit will be shipping globally in April 2015. For more information, please visit rode/wireless. No pricing has been announced officially but we are told it should be sub US$500 – making it considerably less than the cheapest pro wireless systems from rivals Sony and Sennheiser. This is a great announcement as I am sure the Rodelink system is sure to be a hit with filmmakers across the World. For me, a wireless mic system was the missing link in the Rode product range. The use of the 2.4Ghz part of the spectrum is novel and it will be interesting to test how the Rodelink compares to hybrid digital wireless systems like Sony’s UWP-D range.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 04:38:39 +0000
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