RODE Wireless GO II Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone System – 2 Transmitters, 1 Receiver, 200 m Line-of-Sight Range, On-Board Recording

The RODE Wireless GO II is RØDE’s dual-channel wireless microphone system: two transmitters and one receiver, so two people can be recorded at once, either merged or on separate channels. Each transmitter has a built-in microphone, a 3.5mm input for a lavalier and its own on-board recording. It is a different product from RØDE’s newer Wireless PRO, and the differences, especially in how it records, are set out below.

Two Transmitters, One Receiver: What the RODE Wireless GO II Is

The RODE Wireless GO II is built for two voices. Both transmitters send to a single receiver, which is what makes interviews, two-person pieces to camera and podcasts possible without a second kit. RØDE says each unit weighs less than 32 g, light enough to clip to a collar or a pocket without dragging the fabric down.

Each transmitter has an in-built omnidirectional condenser capsule, so it works with nothing else attached. It also has a 3.5mm TRS input for a lavalier such as the RØDE Lavalier GO when you want the microphone hidden under clothing. RØDE does not list a lavalier as part of the standard RODE Wireless GO II kit, so budget for one if you need it.

On-Board Recording on the RODE Wireless GO II: 24-bit, Not 32-bit Float

Each RODE Wireless GO II transmitter can record internally as a backup to the wireless link. RØDE describes two modes: compressed, storing over 40 hours of audio per transmitter, and uncompressed, which records a 48 kHz, 24-bit WAV stream with room for up to about seven hours. When storage fills up, the oldest audio is overwritten so the most recent recording is always kept. On-board recording is switched on through the RØDE Central app; it is not always on by default.

RØDE Central can export those recordings as MP3, WAV 24-bit (PCM) or WAV 32-bit float. RØDE is clear that the 32-bit float option is an upscaled export for compatibility in a DAW. The RODE Wireless GO II does not record in 32-bit float, so a take that clipped on the transmitter stays clipped. True 32-bit float on-board recording is one of the things the Wireless PRO added.

Range: Up to 200 m, Line of Sight

RØDE rates the RODE Wireless GO II at up to 200 m, and the condition matters: that figure is line of sight. Transmission is RØDE’s Series IV 2.4 GHz digital system with 128-bit encryption, which RØDE says is optimised for stability in crowded RF environments such as events and city streets.

In real use, anything between the transmitter and the receiver shortens the range: walls, a crowd, even the speaker turning their back so their body blocks the signal. Keeping the receiver in clear view of both transmitters is what gets you close to the rated distance, and on-board recording covers the moments when it does not.

Outputs: Camera, Phone and Computer

The receiver of the RODE Wireless GO II has a 3.5mm TRS analogue output for cameras and a USB-C port for digital audio to phones, tablets and computers, including iOS devices. According to RØDE, the kit ships with a TRS cable for cameras, three USB-C to USB-A cables for charging and connecting to computers, and a carry pouch.

RØDE also states that additional RØDE cables or adaptors are required for mobile devices and for computers with USB-C inputs. So if you plan to plug the RODE Wireless GO II receiver straight into an iPhone or a USB-C phone, buy the right cable at the same time. With the receiver connected to a phone, the RØDE Central app can start and stop on-board recording remotely, and the system works with RØDE Connect for podcasting and streaming on a computer.

Safety Channel, Merged or Split, and Gain Control

The safety channel records a second copy at -20 dB as a backup in case the main channel distorts, which is the practical answer to a guest who suddenly laughs or shouts. Recording can be set to Merged, with both voices on one channel, or Split, with each transmitter on its own channel for independent editing.

Gain on the RODE Wireless GO II receiver is a three-stage pad, which RØDE Central can expand to ten stages. A Low Sensitivity Mode on the transmitters adds an input pad for loud sources. Battery life is up to 7 hours, with a power saver mode available.

RODE Wireless GO II vs Wireless PRO

Totot also stocks the RODE Wireless PRO, and the two are easy to confuse. The Wireless PRO records on-board in true 32-bit float, generates timecode for syncing with cameras, and arrives in a charging case with two lavalier microphones. The RODE Wireless GO II records in 24-bit, has no timecode in RØDE’s specifications and has no charging case.

What the RODE Wireless GO II offers is the same two-person, two-channel idea in a simpler kit at a lower price. If you set your levels properly and use the safety channel, 24-bit recording is plenty for vlogs, interviews and social content; 32-bit float matters most when levels are unpredictable and there is no second take.

Who This Is Not For

Productions that sync several cameras with timecode, or that rely on 32-bit float to rescue clipped audio, should choose the Wireless PRO instead. Anyone expecting to connect straight to a phone out of the box should know RØDE says extra cables or adaptors are needed for mobile devices.

The RODE Wireless GO II also has no charging case, so the three units are charged by cable, and the 200 m range is a line-of-sight figure that shrinks indoors and in crowds. If you want lavalier microphones included, note that they are not part of RØDE’s listed kit contents.

Ordering from Totot in the UAE

We ship across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300. The RODE Wireless GO II comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot. Items that arrive defective or not as described can be returned within 14 days, and shipping damage needs to be reported within 48 hours.

Before ordering, match the cable to your device: the TRS cable covers cameras and the USB-C to USB-A cables cover charging and computers with USB-A ports, while phones and USB-C computers need an extra RØDE cable or adaptor, as RØDE notes.

Technical Specifications

• Model: RODE Wireless GO II (dual-channel: two transmitters, one receiver)
• Transmission: Series IV 2.4 GHz digital, 128-bit encryption
• Range: Up to 200 m (line of sight)
• Microphone: Built-in omnidirectional condenser capsule in each transmitter; 3.5mm TRS input for a lavalier
• On-board recording: Over 40 hours compressed, or up to about 7 hours uncompressed WAV (48 kHz, 24-bit) per transmitter; activated in RØDE Central
• Export formats: MP3, WAV 24-bit (PCM), WAV 32-bit float (upscaled export, not native 32-bit float recording)
• Outputs: 3.5mm TRS analogue; USB-C and iOS digital output
• Recording modes: Merged or Split; safety channel at -20 dB
• Gain: Three-stage pad, expandable to ten stages in RØDE Central; Low Sensitivity Mode
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 7 hours; power saver mode
• Weight: Less than 32 g per unit
• In the box: Two transmitters, one receiver, TRS cable, three USB-C to USB-A cables, carry pouch (phone and USB-C computer cables sold separately)
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

Specifications are taken from RØDE’s official Wireless GO II product page, RØDE’s Wireless GO II launch announcement and RØDE’s official explainer on on-board recording and export modes, including RØDE’s line-of-sight condition for the range. Full details are published on the RØDE — official Wireless GO II product page.

FAQ

Does the RODE Wireless GO II record in 32-bit float?

No. It records compressed audio or uncompressed 48 kHz, 24-bit WAV. RØDE Central can export a 32-bit float file, but RØDE describes it as an upscaled export, not native 32-bit float recording. The Wireless PRO is the RØDE model that records in 32-bit float.

What is the range of the RODE Wireless GO II?

200 m, in RØDE’s words up to 200 m line of sight. Walls, crowds and bodies between transmitter and receiver reduce it.

How long does the battery last?

7 hours at most: RØDE rates it at up to 7 hours, with a power saver mode.

Can I connect it to an iPhone?

Yes, through the receiver’s digital output, but RØDE says additional cables or adaptors are required for mobile devices; they are not in the standard kit.

Can I plug in a lavalier?

Yes. Each transmitter has a 3.5mm TRS input for a lavalier such as the RØDE Lavalier GO, sold separately.

How much can it record on board?

40+ hours of compressed audio per transmitter, or up to about 7 hours uncompressed.

What warranty comes with it?

1 year of warranty from Totot.

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