RØDE’s Wireless Micro is the company’s smallest wireless mic to date

RØDE goes all sibilant alliteration by saying that its new Wireless Micro is the smallest, simplest and sleekest wireless microphone it has yet produced.

Available in both black and white, and with versions for either USB-C or Lightning devices, the new Wireless Micro receiver connects directly to a phone with no need for cables. It features two ultra-compact, ultra-lightweight transmitters with integrated clips and magnetic attachments that should be easy to mount on a subject while remaining discreet on camera.

The built-in microphones are housed in acoustic chambers with a patent-pending design, purpose-built to capture clear and intelligible audio via an omnidirectional pickup pattern while mitigating wind noise. This is all aided by intelligent GainAssist technology which automatically controls volume levels on-the-fly to deliver balanced audio in a range of conditions. A sleek charging case is pocket-sized and delivers two full recharges for up to 21 hours of battery life, all while keeping the system safe and secure.

Key features

• In-built microphones and automatic pairing 
• Receiver connects directly to a smartphone with no cables required (USB-C or Lightning version available)
• Patent-pending acoustic chamber design purpose-built to capture exceptionally clear and intelligible audio while mitigating wind noise
• Intelligent GainAssist technology automatically controls audio levels for perfectly balanced sound in any application
• Pocket-sized charging case provides additional two charges for up to 21 hours battery life, making it the ideal grab-and-go companion
• Ultra-compact, ultra-lightweight form factor with a sleek design for discreet on-camera presence and elegant aesthetic
• Additional furry windshields included
• Works seamlessly with RØDE’s free iOS video app, RØDE Capture

The transmitters weigh a mere 12 grams (0.42 oz) without magnet, 18 grams (0.63 oz) with, and measure just 40 x 20 x 17 mm (1.57 x 0.79 x 0.67 in). Pre-orders are open now for an expected ship date of mid-December. Pricing is $149 or equivalent.