RØDE unveils the Wireless Micro Camera Receiver

If you're a creator, there's a good chance you've had to fight with your gear and missed a crucial shot. What you need is simplicity and reliability, and that's what RØDE is aiming for with their newest audio solution, the Wireless Micro. This newest device is meant to be compact, mounting directly on the camera and supporting dual-channel audio, as well as RØDE's usual array of best-in-class feature set. Let's dig into it:

Designed for creators who demand simplicity, versatility, and impeccable sound, the Wireless Micro Camera Receiver is a compact on-camera solution that supports dual-channel wireless audio. It pairs effortlessly with up to two Wireless Micro transmitters and boasts universal camera compatibility. With user-friendly features like intuitive gain control, intelligent plug-in power detection for extended battery life, and best-in-class range, it’s the ideal companion for filmmakers and content creators working on-set or in the field.  

Damien Wilson, CEO of RØDE, had this to say about the new device:

We know today’s creators are working across a wide range of devices. By extending the Wireless Micro’s functionality and offering the Camera Receiver as an additional creative solution, we’re once again delivering on our unwavering mission to deliver accessible, professional tools that evolve with the needs of modern content creation.

Places like Rolling Stone have since praised the device in large part thanks to its ultra-compact form factor and sound quality. In addition, the devices now have Bluetooth functionality for iOS devices via Direct Connect, enabled through the RØDE Capture app. You can nab it in either black or white for $149, and for a limited time, if you register, you can even nab a bonus Wireless Micro Camera Receiver.

 To claim a bonus Wireless Micro Camera Receiver, existing Wireless Micro users, and new customers in the United States, can simply register their product at account.rode.com and pay a small shipping fee, with no charge for the product itself. New customers purchasing the Wireless Micro from rode.com in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Europe have the option to add the Camera Receiver to their order at no extra cost.  

It sounds like an ambitious and impressive device set, but let's get into the rest of the spec sheets and what else you can expect if you nab one for yourself.

• Ultra-compact on-camera receiver compatible with up to two Wireless Micro transmitters
• Best-in-class line of sight range for optimal flexibility in dynamic environments
• Universal camera compatibility 
• Plug-in power detect for extended battery life during long shooting sessions
• Dedicated gain control for perfectly balanced audio-in levels 
• Super compact, ultra-lightweight form factor with a sleek design for seamless integration into any camera setup
• Designed and manufactured in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia 

The rumor is that these are manufactured upside down so they operate right side up when they arrive in the United States, but I can't confirm that.  Either way, they are available by the time you finish reading this, and you can nab it at the official Wireless Micro Camera Receiver product page.