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Amazon US · ASIN B0BQLB596V

RØDE Wireless ME Compact Wireless Microphone System

The single-transmitter Wireless ME suits a presenter or a guest with an interviewer behind the camera. Its receiver microphone adds a second voice without another remote transmitter, and the included cables cover analogue and digital recording. Choose it when app-based setup and recording directly to a host are acceptable. If an onboard backup is essential, this kit does not meet that requirement.

Updated 2026-10-04

Black RØDE Wireless ME receiver and transmitter in a three-quarter view
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Conditions and limitations

Two microphones with one remote transmitter

Published source

Capability
Capture a guest and a camera-side interviewer using the TX and RX microphones.
Limitations
  • The receiver microphone is tethered to the host; there is no onboard backup recording.
Requirements
  • Keep the receiver connected to a recording device and configure the ME mic and output mode in RØDE Central.

variant: WIME single TX/RX

Unique Photo · Amateur Photographer · ProVideo Coalition · Best Buy Blog

Interview use and host-recording constraints are established; three-microphone channel routing could not be retained from a permitted manual snapshot.

Compatibility

Analogue camera and digital USB connections

Manufacturer stated · Published source

Connection
Use the included cable suited to the host input.
Functions
  • Analogue camera recording
  • Digital recording to a compatible USB host
Notes
Connector availability does not establish support in every app; set and test camera recording levels separately.
Protocol
3.5 mm TRS / USB audio
Result
partial
Source device
RØDE Wireless ME RX
Target device
Compatible camera, smartphone or computer

variant: WIME single TX/RX

RØDE · Unique Photo · Best Buy Blog · BGeek

Analogue and USB host paths are documented, but current app versions and USB gain behavior were not verified.

Where sources differ

Retail range figure exceeds the official rating

Manufacturer stated · Published source

Explanation
Use the official rating for planning; neither figure guarantees usable range in the intended venue.
Status
unresolved

country: US · variant: WIME single TX/RX

RØDE · Unique Photo

Official and retail range figures differ; the retailer's larger figure lacks a verified test.

Reported issues and fixes

Historical launch-app recognition limitation

Published source

Status
reported
Symptom
The FiLMiC Pro installation in ProVideo Coalition's April 2023 test did not offer Wireless ME as a microphone source.
Workaround
That reviewer used Apple's Camera app. Check the current intended app rather than treating this historical result as a universal present-day defect.

os: iOS · variant: WIME single TX/RX

ProVideo Coalition

A dated app-recognition observation is retained with unknown current status; systematic failure rates and processing measurements were unavailable.

Care and support

Built-in rechargeable batteries

Manufacturer stated

Details
The TX and RX use built-in lithium-ion batteries charged over USB. Replacement procedure, cycle life and a support-end date were not established.

variant: WIME single TX/RX

RØDE

Battery type and charging are documented; repairability and support duration are unknown.

Who it suits

Choose by where the second speaker stands

Manufacturer stated · Published source

Check before buying
  • Confirm the single-TX package, intended host connection and whether the production requires onboard backup.
Constraints
  • The receiver stays connected to the host; settings depend on an app.
Needs
  • Capture a remote subject and a camera-side voice with a compact kit.
Reason
It fits the camera-side interview pattern; other speaker positions or backup requirements can change the choice.
Tradeoffs
  • The receiver mic adds a voice, but the package contains only one remote TX and no internal backup.
Assessment
conditional

variant: WIME single TX/RX

RØDE · Unique Photo · Amateur Photographer · Best Buy Blog

Speaker placement, host setup and backup needs are supported; controlled runtime, laboratory performance and service longevity remain uncertain.

Areas not yet researched (1)

No conclusion is available for these areas. This does not mean the Product has no limitations or reported issues.

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The review

RØDE Wireless ME: decide around the receiver microphone

One transmitter, two microphones

This WIME package contains one transmitter and one receiver, each with a built-in microphone. The guest can wear the transmitter while the camera-side interviewer uses the receiver's ME mic. That second microphone is useful, but it remains attached by cable to the recording device; it does not turn the package into two freely roaming transmitters. Each unit weighs 32 g, and its clip can attach to clothing or a camera shoe. [6], [3], [1]

The package includes SC21 Lightning, SC22 USB-C, SC2 TRS and SC7 TRRS connection cables, two furry windshields and a pouch. An external microphone connects to the transmitter input. A compatible extra Series IV transmitter can expand the system, but it is not included. Check the exact single-transmitter package before buying accessories or planning an interview with two people away from the camera. [6], [3]

Treat ratings as planning limits, not guarantees

Amateur Photographer reported clean speech with a Sony Alpha A7 III and useful results from the included windshields. The official frequency range is 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with omnidirectional pickup. Those specifications and a positive field report do not establish a controlled noise or latency benchmark. The manufacturer's range is a line-of-sight rating; the larger retailer figure lacks a verified test. Assess the actual shooting position and radio path before trusting a distant take. [3], [2], [6]

RØDE rates operating time at 7 hours, with built-in batteries charged over USB. A controlled continuous-runtime result, battery-replacement procedure and support-end commitment were not established in the retained evidence. More importantly, Wireless ME has no internal recording: the host recording is the take you depend on. The receiver also lacks an audio-level display. For an unrepeatable event, the need for an independent backup can outweigh this kit's compact setup. [3], [2], [1]

Set the recording chain before the interview

The receiver offers analogue output for a camera and digital USB audio for compatible phones or computers. The supplied pair is factory paired, but microphone activation, GainAssist and channel choices require RØDE Central. Auto aims for even levels; Dynamic preserves more variation in a controlled setting. Neither choice removes the need to set the camera's own level. Make a test recording in the intended host and app instead of assuming that a matching connector proves the whole workflow. [2], [5], [1], [4]

For the included TX and RX microphones, Split keeps the voices on separate left/right channels for editing, while Merged combines them. ProVideo Coalition demonstrated a split interview and then a centred mono version. Split is useful when the voices need separate adjustment, but leaving the channels untouched can make playback sound artificially separated. Also confirm that the ME mic is enabled when the interviewer should be heard, or disabled when only the remote subject matters. [2], [5]

Buyer questions

Before you buy

Does this package include two wireless transmitters?

No. WIME / B0BQLB596V includes one TX and one RX. Both have microphones, so it can capture a guest and the person beside the receiver. A second compatible transmitter is an additional purchase. [6], [3]

Compatibility

Is camera setup the same as USB recording?

No. The camera path uses analogue output and the camera's input level still matters. USB carries digital audio to a compatible host. Test the intended app and recording level; the retained evidence does not establish identical gain behavior across these paths. [1], [4]

Everyday use

Should I use Split or Merged?

Choose Split for separate adjustment of the included TX and RX voices in editing; centre or mix the channels for final playback. Choose Merged when you want their combined output. Set the mode and ME-mic activation through RØDE Central. [5], [2]

Limitations

Can it recover audio if the host recording fails?

There is no internal audio recorder or onboard backup. Check that the camera, phone or computer is actually recording, and use a separate backup arrangement when losing a take would be unacceptable. [2]

Care and maintenance

Can I plan on the full rated battery life?

The official operating-time rating is 7 hours. Treat that as a manufacturer specification rather than a verified continuous-runtime result for your setup, and charge both units before an important session. [3]

Black RØDE Wireless ME receiver and transmitter in a three-quarter view
The single-transmitter Wireless ME system: one RX receiver and one TX transmitter.Image source: Manufacturer image: RØDE

Facts and specifications

Manufacturer datasheet

SpecificationValueSource
Acoustic Design100 dB specified dynamic range; Pre-polarised pressure transducer; omnidirectional pickup[3]
Battery Life7 hours[3]
CompatibilityRØDE Series IV compatibility; an additional transmitter allows three microphones including the receiver mic[3]
Form FactorEach TX and RX: 44 x 45.3 x 18.3 mm; each weighs 32 g[3]
Highest Frequency20 kHz[3]
Lowest Frequency20 Hz[3]
InterfaceDigital audio: 24-bit, 48 kHz; Receiver outputs: 3.5 mm TRS and USB-C; transmitter input: 3.5 mm TRS for an external microphone[3]
Maximum SPL122 dB[3]
Noise Level22 dBA[3]
Power SourceBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, charged by 5 V USB[3]
Weight32 g[3]
Wireless StandardSeries IV 2.4 GHz; over 100 m line of sight, manufacturer rating[3]

Retailer listing

SpecificationValueSource
ModelWireless ME / WIME; ASIN B0BQLB596V US[6]
OptionSingle transmitter plus receiver; SC21, SC22, SC2, SC7 cables, two furry windshields and carry pouch US[6]

Stated by reviewers

SpecificationValueSource
ChannelsSplit places the two microphones on separate left/right channels; Merged combines them. Split recordings need post-production channel placement for a centred interview.[5]
CompatibilityUSB-C provides digital audio to compatible computers and mobile devices; 3.5 mm cables serve analogue camera/device inputs.[1]
FunctionsGainAssist Auto targets more even levels; Dynamic retains more natural variation for controlled recording.; The supplied TX and RX are factory paired; ProVideo Coalition confirmed this on its review unit.[5], [4]
Mount TypeClips attach the units to clothing or a camera shoe; the receiver remains wired to the recording device.[1]

Other facts

SpecificationValueSource
Buyer FitA compact option for a presenter or a guest plus an interviewer behind the camera, when a host recorder and app-based setup are acceptable.[1]
LimitationGainAssist does not remove the need to set the camera's own recording level.; Wireless ME has no internal audio recording or onboard backup.[2], [4]
Setup RequirementConnect the receiver to RØDE Central to change ME-mic, channel and GainAssist settings; there is no audio-level display on the receiver.[2]

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KnowSpec analysis

A compact interview kit with a specific compromise

The single-transmitter Wireless ME suits a presenter or a guest with an interviewer behind the camera. Its receiver microphone adds a second voice without another remote transmitter, and the included cables cover analogue and digital recording. Choose it when app-based setup and recording directly to a host are acceptable. If an onboard backup is essential, this kit does not meet that requirement.

Method: Synthesis of the official datasheet, exact-package retailer evidence and original reviews; no personal testing.

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Sources and method

  1. RØDE Wireless ME microphone system reviewBest Buy Blog · retrieved 2026-10-04Editorial review
  2. RODE Wireless ME ReviewAmateur Photographer · retrieved 2026-10-04Editorial review
  3. Wireless ME datasheet V04RØDE · retrieved 2026-10-04DatasheetPDF
  4. RODE Wireless ME review: Compact Wireless Microphone of pure magicBGeek · retrieved 2026-10-04Editorial review
  5. Review: RØDE Wireless ME with mic in receiver tooProVideo Coalition · retrieved 2026-10-04Editorial review
  6. Rode Wireless ME Wireless Microphone SystemUnique Photo · retrieved 2026-10-04Retailer listing
Updated: 2026-10-04 · Research accepted 2026-10-04Method: document and public-data analysis by an authorised research Agent with deterministic KnowSpec validation. No physical testing unless a section says otherwise. Missing or conflicting evidence stays visible instead of being guessed.