RØDE WIGOGEN3RED Wireless GO (Gen 3) Compact Wireless Microphone, Red

The compact RØDE Wireless GO (Gen 3) is a wireless microphone system for capturing audio while creating video, streaming or recording podcasts. Its built-in 32-bit float recording gives you a useful safety net: quieter audio and clipped recordings can be recovered, helping keep important speech usable in post-production.

Connect it with a camera, smartphone or computer for a flexible recording setup. The red finish adds a distinctive touch.

Practical tips

For a camera-based shoot, use the locking 3.5 mm output and the supplied 3.5 mm TRS cable. For a compatible phone or computer, connect via USB-C, a Lightning cable is also included. This makes the system suited to moving between different recording setups without relying on a single connection type. Check that the connection you plan to use matches your device.

GainAssist automatically manages levels, while flexible output gain control lets you adjust the signal for your setup. When recording directly to a camera, the safety channel provides an additional audio track at a lower level, which can help if the main recording becomes too loud. For interviews or video pieces filmed outdoors, the supplied furry windshields are handy for managing wind around the microphones.

Benefits

RØDE’s Series IV 2.4 GHz digital transmission uses 128-bit encryption and is designed to provide clear, stable wireless audio. On-board 32-bit float recording offers over 40 hours of recording time, with 32 GB of internal memory. Together, wireless transmission and local recording give content creators more flexibility: capture audio directly into a device, or keep a separate recording available for editing.

The two-channel system suits conversations as well as solo content, while the lavalier form factor keeps the microphone setup compact. A supplied carry pouch helps keep the kit together between shoots, and the charging hub connects all units for charging. The package also includes USB-C and 3.5 mm TRS cables, a Lightning cable and furry windshields.

What to know

This is a practical choice if you need wireless audio for more than one kind of content. A simple wired microphone can suit a fixed setup, the Wireless GO adds wireless transmission and on-board recording for shoots where movement or a separate audio file is useful. Its stated uses include video production, streaming, podcasting, video conferences and gaming.

For a typical interview, connect the system to a camera or phone, position the microphones, and use GainAssist to help manage levels as people speak. If you are recording straight to camera, the safety channel and on-board recording give you extra options when preparing the audio later. The compact unit measures 46 x 44 x 20 millimetres and weighs 106 grams, making it easy to pack with the supplied accessories.

Is it worth it?

The Wireless GO (Gen 3) brings together wireless recording, automatic level management and 32-bit float on-board capture in a compact kit. It suits creators who want to record interviews, video or live content across cameras, phones and computers, with cables for different connections and a safety channel for direct-to-camera work. Choose it when flexible setup and recoverable recordings matter more than the simplicity of a single wired microphone.