Rode Wireless ME vs. Wireless Go II

May 23, 2023 Chris Stenberg

Rode created a category defining microphone in the Rode Wireless Go series, and while it has its quirks, there are few other mics that can boast the feature set that Rode has set forth. It has even spanned a number of copycat mics. Fast forward to 2023 and we have a second iteration Wirelss Go II, and a new Rode Wireless ME microphone system. So what is the difference?

Well, if you had to sum up the difference between the two similar looking mics it would come down to these two features:

The Wireless Go II can record audio as well as transmit audio, and works with up to two microphones.
The Wireless ME can record up to 3 microphones, but has no onboard recording option.

Of course there are more differences and unique features than that, but those are the defining characteristic of each. Essentially the Wireless Go II remains the more advanced mic with onboard recording, and more advanced features. The Wireless ME is more of a mic for the solo content creator/vlogger that doesn’t offer onboard recording, but has a simplified interface, and the ability to record from 3 separate mics/speakers as the receiver unit has a built-in mic that can be used to record the voice of the camera operator or other ambient audio from the camera perspective.

Wireless Go II Current Pricing

Amazon USA | B&H Photo | Canada

Wireless ME Current Pricing

Amazon USA | B&H Photo | Canada

WIRELESS ME

Price on Amazon

Acoustic Principle

Pre-polarised pressure transducer

Polar Pattern

Omnidirectional

Frequency Range

20 Hz – 20 kHz

Dynamic Range

100dB

Maximum SPL

122dB SPL

Maximum Input Level (3.5mm)

Analog Inputs

3.5mm TRS (lavalier microphone Input)

Output Connection

3.5mm TRS / USB-C

Computer Connectivity

USB Type-C

Microphone Preamp Gain

Bit Depth

24-bit

Sample Rate

48 kHz

Operating Time

7 hours

Transmission Range

100m

Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)

22dBA

WIRELESS GO II