RØDE has released a new wireless transmitter and receiver set as the RØDELink Wireless Filmmaker Kit. The kit is packaged with a camera-mounted receiver with a built-in cold shoe, along with a belt-pack transmitter and broadcast quality lavalier mic.
The system operates on a Series II 2.4 GHz 128-bit encrypted signal with 24-bit/44.1kHz lossless digital audio signal at a range up to 100 meters.
The is just the start of the RØDELink Digital Wireless System, as RØDE says there will be a number of receiver and transmitter options available across film, news gathering, presentation and stage use.
Most notable of the system is the very reasonable $399 price. While there are some very cheap options out there, a decent, camera-mountable, pro-level wireless system from Sony or Sennheiser runs in the $600-$800 range starting out. The RØDELink Wireless Filmmaker Kit should be available in April. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Figures this is being announced now, just after I purchased two Sennheiser systems for an upcoming project. It looks pretty similar to the Audio-Technica System 10 digital wireless in terms of specs and functions. Excited to see what else Rode may have up their sleeve with this. Love the sound of their mics and hope this is received just as well.