RODE Wireless ME Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System (2.4 GHz, Black)

The RODE Wireless ME Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System (2.4 GHz, Black) is an ultra-compact wireless audio system designed for content creators of all experience levels, making professional audio recording for videos, interviews, vlogs, and podcasts straightforward and effortless. It’s built around a clip-on transmitter and a dual-channel receiver, both featuring a high-quality built-in omnidirectional microphone, so no external lavalier mic is required out of the box (though one can be connected via the transmitter’s 3.5mm jack).

The system uses RODE’s Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption, delivering a stable, secure wireless connection at a range of up to 328 feet (100m) line of sight, ready to use as soon as it’s powered on with no manual tuning or frequency scanning required. Intelligent GainAssist technology automatically rides audio levels using algorithms in the system’s audio processor, helping ensure clear, well-balanced recordings without manual gain adjustment, particularly useful for solo content creators.

The receiver’s compact size and built-in clip let it mount easily to a camera, phone, or tablet, and it includes both a 3.5mm TRS output jack and a USB-C connector for broad compatibility with DSLR and mirrorless cameras, mobile devices, and computers. Because the receiver also has its own built-in microphone, it can capture audio from the camera operator simultaneously with the transmitter’s audio, a useful feature for interviews and documentary-style content, enabling dual-channel recording from a single system.

Acoustically, the microphones use a pre-polarized pressure transducer design with an omnidirectional polar pattern, a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, a dynamic range of 100dB, and a maximum SPL of 122dB. Audio is captured at 24-bit depth and a 48kHz sample rate. Both the transmitter and receiver include a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated for up to 7 hours of operation, with USB-C charging and power support.

The system is compatible with RODE’s free companion apps, Rode Central for settings adjustment, setup, and firmware updates, and Rode Capture for recording, offering further customization and control from a connected Android or iOS device. Build quality is lightweight and genuinely pocketable, with the transmitter and receiver each measuring approximately 1.7 x 1.8 x 0.7 in. and weighing around 1.1 oz.

Key Features
– Compact 2.4GHz digital wireless microphone system (1 transmitter, 1 receiver)
– Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption
– Operating range up to 328 ft. (100m) line of sight
– Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphones (transmitter and receiver)
– Intelligent GainAssist automatic level control
– Receiver captures a second audio channel (e.g., camera operator) simultaneously
– 3.5mm TRS and USB-C outputs on receiver; 3.5mm input on transmitter (external lav compatible)
– 24-bit/48kHz audio recording
– Frequency range of 20 Hz-20 kHz; 100dB dynamic range; 122dB max SPL
– Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (up to 7 hours); USB-C charging
– Compatible with Rode Central and Rode Capture apps
– Ultra-compact, lightweight design (approximately 1.1 oz. per unit)
– Expandable with an additional transmitter (sold separately) for 3-mic recording