Rodelink Interference problem

My issue might have been too much metal in-between the transmitter and receiver. I was shooting from inside one car while getting a wireless feed from another car, though I'm sure there were tons of wi-fi signals on the very busy streets we were shooting/driving on as well. Either could have contributed. Like I'd mentioned, the UHF sets seemed to do much better under these conditions.
 
Perhaps. Remember, not all of these 2.4 GHz systems are the same. The AT System 10 has dual antennae on the receiver. I don't recall if the diversity goes all the way to dual receivers or not. I'll see if I can find out.

Last year I used the System 10 effectively in a mall garage that was a sea of cars (lots of metal to bounce off of). We weren't in the cars, just standing and walking. We got 120-130 feet before problems.

Last week I got about 200 feet in my neighborhood, including a hop over a rancher. Inside the rancher, I got upstairs to the first floor and out the back door with System 10. Amazing for a system that transmits at only 10 mW.

Regards,

Ty Ford
 
Anyone running these in sets? 2-3+ for example in a narrative or doco setting? Wondering about dynamics, dropouts and methods to hide tx pack.
 
Back to the OP and anyone else encountering this issue, I just purchased a RodeLink, returned the first due to this issue, contacted Rode after finding this thread when the second - the replacement - Rodelink had the same interference as the first and as the OP.

Rode was quick to acknowledge it and within minutes was sending me a new lav. The connector is visibly different and there is no interference at all.

Moral - don't waste time thinking it's other things. Contact Rode and they will address it.
 
This is normal and is caused through he mic cable fittings shipped by RODE. I spent a good amount of time on the phone with support where they ended up mailing me a new law with molded ends and it no longer carries a micon connector. my MKE2 is better, but all exhibit this when the transmitter is close to the mic cable and head. Its general RF noise entering the cable from what I understand. When the transmitter is moved from the cable and mic capsule it gets clear. I have used Rodelinks for about a year now and haven't had it ever show up in normal use. Honestly, I have never had a single hiccup. Call RODE and they will get you a new mic and cable setup if you bought it from an authorized dealer.
 
omnikron said:
So I tested all of my mics and this is what I came up with.

The problem is the worse when the mic is close to the transmitter body. When I put the transmitter in my pocket and attach the mic to my body, the problem almost goes away entirely. This is great for most situations, but what about if I wanted to use this transmitter for a plant mic?

The Sanken Cos-11D performed the best. I plugged the mic in and couldn't get ANY interference.
The Sennheiser MKE-2 and ME-2 as well as the Countryman B3 performed almost as good as the Sanken but I could hear some slight buzz/hum when poking the mic around the transmitter body.
The Sennheiser ME-4 performed horribly in this test, as does the Aspenmic and the Rode Lav mic.
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Are you using the COS-11D that's wired for Sennheiser G3 TRS? I just received mine this morning and cannot seem to get more than a whisper out of it, whether it's plugged into the RodeLink TX or my Senal phantom power adapter. I'm guessing I completely missed something or I bought the wrong type of connector.
 
Bought two of the Røde systems a month or two ago. So far, they are flawless, no interference, buzzing or undesirable sound. I have noticed some reviews and users have used the Micon adapter lavs, the ones that came with mine are not the Micon versions, they are sealed and one piece. Flawless performance in some difficult situations so far.
 
"cannot seem to get more than a whisper out of it, whether it's plugged into the RodeLink TX or my Senal phantom power adapter. I'm guessing I completely missed something or I bought the wrong type of connector"

- I don't know the wiring config for that, but the Sony and Sennheiser use the same locking 1/8" TRS connector, but the plug's wiring is different and not back and forth compatible. However there can't be too many variations with three terminals and I'm sure the barrel is ground/shield for both.
 
Rick R said:
"cannot seem to get more than a whisper out of it, whether it's plugged into the RodeLink TX or my Senal phantom power adapter. I'm guessing I completely missed something or I bought the wrong type of connector"

- I don't know the wiring config for that, but the Sony and Sennheiser use the same locking 1/8" TRS connector, but the plug's wiring is different and not back and forth compatible. However there can't be too many variations with three terminals and I'm sure the barrel is ground/shield for both.
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Possibly wired out of phase for the Røde?
 
puredrifting said:
Possibly wired out of phase for the Røde?
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I'm not sure if it's that, unless it's also wired out of phase for the Senal PS-48B-35H phantom power supply I tried with it as well. I tried it on both RodeLinks and both of the Senal adapters that I have with the same results :(
 
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