The RØDE Wireless Micro is a 2-person wireless microphone built for phones. 2 clip-on transmitters with built-in mics talk to a small receiver that plugs straight into the phone's USB-C or Lightning port: no cables, no menus. It launched in November 2024 and costs 99.99 EUR on the RØDE Germany store as of November 2026.
It's RØDE's answer to the cheapest end of the creator market, below the Wireless ME, the Wireless GO II and the Wireless PRO.
99.99 EUR
What you get
- 2 transmitters with built-in omnidirectional mics, integrated clips and magnetic mounts.
- 1 receiver, USB-C or Lightning, that plugs into the phone.
- A charging case that holds all 3 and adds 2 full charges.
- 2 furry windshields, 2 magnetic attachments and a 30 cm USB-C cable.
It comes paired out of the box. Plug in the receiver, clip on the transmitters, record. GainAssist sets the levels automatically, so there's no gain knob to get wrong.
Specs
| Polar pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Max SPL | 135 dB SPL |
| Equivalent noise | 21 dBA |
| Signal-to-noise | 73 dB |
| Audio | 48 kHz, 24-bit |
| Range | Over 100 m, line of sight |
| Battery | 7 hours per transmitter, 21 hours with the case |
| Transmitter size | 40 × 20 × 17 mm, about 18 g with the magnet (Digital Camera World) |
| Receiver | USB-C (iOS 14+, Android 11+) or Lightning (iOS 14+) |
| Colours | Black, white, red, blue and orange |
| Warranty | 5 years, like every RØDE wireless product |
Features worth knowing
- Acoustic chamber. RØDE's patent-pending housing around the capsule is designed to keep speech clear and reduce wind noise and plosives. The furry windshields handle stronger wind.
- Direct Connect. A firmware feature that pairs the transmitters with an iPhone over Bluetooth through the RØDE Capture app, with no receiver at all. Handy for a spontaneous clip. Range and quality are below the receiver link, so treat it as a fallback.
- It works on a computer. The USB-C receiver is a class-compliant USB audio interface, in stereo or dual mono. It also works with RØDE Connect for 2-person podcasts and with the USB ports of the RØDECaster range.
- Third-party camera apps work with the receiver plugged in. Direct Connect needs RØDE Capture.
- Cameras need an add-on: the Wireless Micro Camera Receiver, with a 3.5 mm output, cold-shoe mount and a small screen. The Wireless Micro Camera Kit bundles both receivers for 149.99 EUR (USB-C only). 1 transmitter can't feed both receivers at once, but each transmitter can feed 1.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The simplest setup in the category: plug in, clip on, record.
- Tiny and light, with a discreet look in black or white.
- Clear speech for the price, and a big step up from the phone's own mic.
- 5-year warranty, and a USB-C receiver that also works as a Mac or PC mic.
Cons
- No on-board recording. If the wireless link drops, the audio is gone. The Wireless GO II and PRO record a backup; the Micro doesn't.
- No noise cancellation. DJI and Hollyland both offer it at this price. In a loud room, the Micro picks up the room.
- No physical gain control. GainAssist is automatic; manual levels need an app.
- Dropouts when the speaker turns their body between the transmitter and the phone, as reviews report.
- A thick phone case can get in the way of the plug-in receiver.
Alternatives
| Mic | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| RØDE Wireless Micro | Simplest setup, 5-year warranty, USB audio on a computer | No backup recording, no noise cancelling |
| DJI Mic Mini | 99 EUR, 10 g transmitters, 2-level noise cancelling, 48 hours with the case | No internal recording either |
| Hollyland Lark M2 | 9 g transmitters, noise cancellation, 300 m range, 30 to 40 hours with the case | Less polish than RØDE |
| RØDE Wireless GO II | On-board recording as a backup, camera and phone outputs | Bigger and dearer |
| RØDE Wireless PRO | 32-bit float on-board recording, timecode | Far more expensive |
My note on the DJI: see DJI Mic Mini.
For phone-only talking-head clips, the Micro is the easy choice. For anything you can't repeat (an interview, an event), pay for on-board recording.
Who it's for
- Creators and sellers who record short clips on a phone and want clear voice in 10 seconds of setup.
- 2-person content: interviews, a walk-and-talk, a customer testimonial on the spot.
- A travel kit: the USB-C receiver doubles as a wireless lapel mic on a laptop for calls on the road.
It's not for studio work. My desk setup runs a RØDE NTG3 through the camera chain, see Rode NTG3, and the Micro doesn't replace that.
Buying
- Official: the RØDE Germany store, 99.99 EUR with free shipping. Out of stock there in early November 2026.
- Retail: Thomann lists it below the RØDE price. Pick the right receiver: USB-C for any recent iPhone or Android, Lightning only for iPhone 14 and older.
- Tip: register the mic at account.rode.com for the warranty.
Verdict
The Wireless Micro does 1 thing well: clear voice into a phone with no setup. At about 100 EUR, it's the easiest mic to hand to someone who has never used one. The trade-offs are real: no backup recording and no noise cancelling, both of which the competition offers at the same price. Buy it for simplicity and the 5-year warranty. Buy the DJI or Hollyland if you often record in noisy places.
Further reading
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The user guide:
A full review:
