The RØDE Wireless Micro Camera Kit is a highly portable, easy-to-use system that significantly improves audio quality for content creators, offering excellent sound, long battery life, and a convenient charging case, though it has some limitations with Android app controls and clothing clips.
Insta360 has launched the Mic Air, a tiny wireless microphone comparable in size to an Apple AirTag, weighing only 7.9 grams, with up to 10 hours of battery life and a range of 300 meters in ideal conditions. It is designed for solo creators, offering easy clip-on or magnetic attachment, and can connect wirelessly to Insta360 cameras and smartphones via a USB-C receiver, with compatibility expanding to other devices later.
Røde's new Interview PRO wireless condenser microphone offers high-quality 32-bit float recording with 32GB of onboard memory, making it a versatile tool for journalists and broadcasters. It features a robust build, compatibility with Røde's Series IV wireless systems, and innovative GainAssist technology for automatic gain adjustment. The mic can record up to 40 hours of audio and has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 25 hours. Priced at $249, it is highly recommended for its sound quality and convenience.
Shure has introduced the MoveMic Lav, a compact wireless Lavalier microphone that expands the MoveMic One system, allowing for the recording of two talents simultaneously on mobile devices or cameras. The mic features omnidirectional pickup, two operating modes, and can be configured using ShurePlus MOTIV apps. It is compact, water-resistant, and has a rechargeable battery with 8-11 hours of life. The MoveMic Lav is available for $129, with the MoveMic Receiver priced at $199 and the MoveMic Two receiver kit at $499.
DJI has released the Mic 2 wireless microphone system, featuring Bluetooth connectivity to smartphones, improved internal recording quality, AI noise reduction, and a larger touchscreen. The system includes transmitters with a new design, a charging case, and support for direct Bluetooth connection to smartphones, as well as DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 and Action Cam 4. The Mic 2 is available in various configurations, with prices starting at $99 for an individual transmitter.