Rode has announced that the Wireless Go (Gen 3) and the Wireless Pro microphones can connect to iOS devices without a physical receiver unit. Called “Direct Connect,” it leverages a direct Bluetooth connection with iPhones to make capturing audio easier and require fewer parts.
The Wireless Go is likely Rode’s most recognizable lavalier microphone. The square mic system features 320bit float audio backup recording and built-in omnidirectional micrphones as well as the ability to plug in a 3.5mm mic. The Wireless Pro builds on the technology found in the Go and adds timecode sync for quick-and-easy audio sync in post-production and an extended 260m line-of-sight range for reliable audio over longer distances. Now both are getting a boost to their usability…