RØDE · Microphones
RØDE Wireless Micro (2 mics + case)
The easiest to use: plug in and talk
The phone mic from RØDE, the Australian audio brand. Designed so you don't have to touch anything: it connects when you plug in the receiver and sets levels automatically with GainAssist.
Best for: Anyone filming daily with a modern iPhone who wants something that works without touching any settings.
Editor rating
- Quality8
- Portability9
- Battery life6
- Ease of use10
- Versatility5
- Value8
Scores from 0 to 10 by our editors, comparable across microphones. Not manufacturer data. How we score.
Specifications
| Type | Wireless phone mic |
|---|---|
| Transmitters included | 2 |
| Range | — |
| Battery (transmitter) | 7 h |
| Battery with case | 21 h |
| Transmitter weight | — |
| Onboard backup recording | No |
| Noise cancellation | No |
| Connections | USB-C (iPhone 15 or later and Android); Bluetooth direct to iPhone with RØDE Capture |
More manufacturer details
| Level control | Automatic GainAssist |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 73 dB |
| Spec sources | rode.com |
Our take
The Wireless Micro is RØDE's option for people who don't want complications. No pairing, no apps: plug the receiver into your phone and the mics connect on their own, while GainAssist keeps levels steady whether you speak louder or softer.
Its weak spot is battery: about 7 hours per mic and 21 hours total with the case, less than DJI and Hollyland. It also lacks a proper noise-cancellation mode (it relies on the capsule design and windshields) and onboard recording.
In return, it has a 5-year warranty — the longest in this comparison — and the backing of one of the most respected audio brands.
Pros
- Very simple: connects on its own
- Automatic GainAssist levels
- 5-year warranty
- Works over Bluetooth with iPhone without a receiver
Cons
- Lowest battery in the comparison
- No adjustable noise cancellation
- This version doesn't work with Lightning iPhones
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