The $500 Wireless Question, or, "What cheap system should I get?"

I realize that the RodeLink doesn't have XLR. I use XLR with my G3 or old Lectro when shooting with my Sony EX1 cameras, but for people with DSLR as their main camera the Rodelink would probably be fine. This thread is about cheap wireless, so I'm not being as elitist as I can be at times. I wonder why they don't have an XLR output option. With all their connectivity options for their laves, you'd think they would do that, as it wouldn't cost much more to produce. Perhaps a simple 3.5-to-xlr conversion would work?
 
It's been confirmed that the RodeLink wireless unit will work with XLR cameras with the Rode VXLR - Mono Mini-Jack to XLR Converter.
 
Chadfish said:
It's been confirmed that the RodeLink wireless unit will work with XLR cameras with the Rode VXLR - Mono Mini-Jack to XLR Converter.
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I am looking at this combination (to use on a Panny AG AC90) has anyone tried it or heard anything about it?

I have asked Rode if they could to do a 3.5mm to XLR cable for it. The problem with using the VXLR is the 3.5mm connection is not locked. (the 3.5mm on the recover is and the XLR is of course. )
 
You can just get the Rode 3.5 to XLR adapter and use that. I have this wireless unit, but have not even opened it yet to test it out. I will say that the body pack is a bit larger than something like a Sennheiser G3.
 
Chadfish said:
You can just get the Rode 3.5 to XLR adapter and use that. I have this wireless unit, but have not even opened it yet to test it out. I will say that the body pack is a bit larger than something like a Sennheiser G3.
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You could get the VXLR BUT.... the 3.5mm Jack screw locks into the Rode receiver. The VXLR locks into the XLR on the camera/mixer.... the 3.5mm jack into the VXLR is a push fit and NOT locked... Also there seems to be some discussions on the wiring of the 3.5-3.5mm Rode cable and the VXLR adaptor I have not quite got to the bottom of. It seems the the Rode jam is unbalanced and some people have been trying to use stereo mic on the VXLR but I am not clear on it all yet.

Hopefully either RODE will do a locking 3.5mm to XLR or I can use a Sennheiser cable.
 
jagraphics said:
You could get the VXLR BUT.... the 3.5mm Jack screw locks into the Rode receiver. The VXLR locks into the XLR on the camera/mixer.... the 3.5mm jack into the VXLR is a push fit and NOT locked... Also there seems to be some discussions on the wiring of the 3.5-3.5mm Rode cable and the VXLR adaptor I have not quite got to the bottom of. It seems the the Rode jam is unbalanced and some people have been trying to use stereo mic on the VXLR but I am not clear on it all yet.

Hopefully either RODE will do a locking 3.5mm to XLR or I can use a Sennheiser cable.
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Anybody found a good answer to this cabling/adapter issue yet?
 
Quality wireless mics are expensive. Here's what I use, and now there is probably a better option in the same vein.


I use Sony PX312 digital voice recorders and the Mic J - 044 lav mics. The voice recorders were over $125 new, and in some places $150 new. I bought mine off of ebay, some new, others in like new condition, with the original batteries, for $15 to $25 each. Quality is not Focusrite Audio Interface good, but very surprising. Plug the lav mic into the voice recorder, route the wire through the clothes, drop the recorder into a pocket......onboard audio. No worries about electrical interference or $600 systems.

Now you can probably get even better voice recorders for that price range on ebay. I figure I mic people this way for about $45 to $50 bucks a person.



Steve
 
Hello, all.

First post here.
Im Marcelo from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Quick question: can I use the RODE lavalier with any other RF system? Does it works with Sony uwp d11 and seinheiser ek g3?

Thanks a lot!
 
Locemar said:
Quick question: can I use the RODE lavalier with any other RF system? Does it works with Sony uwp d11 and seinheiser ek g3?
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Hi, Marcelo, and welcome to DVXUser!

Like most other lavalier microphones, the RØDE Lav can be used with most any wireless transmitter, but you have to make sure that your order it with the connector specifically for that transmitter.
 
scroll down http://www.rode.com/accessories

There are now (May 2017) 11 Micon adaptors!!! I have the Micon 1 for Sennheiser and Micon 5 for XLR

Locemar will need the Micon 1 for the G3 and the Micon 8 for the Sony.


It means a bag of adaptors but that costs a lot less than doubling up on the number of mics.
Personally I would by double the number of mics but my wife has this insane idea we have to feed the children before I buy [more] kit.... :-)
 
Deity is going to release a new wireless at IBC, looks like this might perhaps be the new best choice for sub $500 wireless? Fingers crossed to hear more, but I'm feeling optimistic.
 
SJX said:
I second this. What is currently the best bang for the buck wireless lavaliere system which won't break the bank?
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Much the same as before.

Sennheiser G3's If you can get discounted ones now ( Q1 2019 ) they have brought out the G4 series. Otherwise the G4 series. I have had no problems with them and they are physically robust.

There are a lot of unlicensed blue tooth/wifi systems but you have no guarantees on getting a good signal in this increasingly noisy IoT driven world. They may be a good bet until you are at a conference and find all 200 people in the audience have at last one device operating.... Or you are in an urban location where there are 100's or people nearby sharing. IT does not matter for data where youcan have some drop outs and resends etc. It just takes longer for the data to download but on an audio feed, especially if it is going in camera with the video it will not be good.

I am sure many of you have had no problems with these systems from Rode and others tc but "most of the time" is no good when it is a one shot take and you can't have a second chance. In a less (electrically) noisy environment I am sure they will be great but in modern cities I would not like to rely on them.
 
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