RODE Rodelink News-shooter kit

About Rode News shooter kit

The RØDELink Newsshooter Kit provides everything you need to start shooting video wirelessly with XLR microphones(not included), including a camera-mounted receiver and an XLR transmitter. The kit comes with an RX-CAM receiver, TX-XLR transmitter, a TRS cable and a newsshooter bag. These can be paired with various wireless microphones with an XLR connector.

Transmitter and receiver

RØDELink represents the next generation of digital wireless systems. Using a Series II 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption, it is able to constantly monitor and hop between frequencies to maintain the strongest possible signal level at a range of up to 100 metres (over 100 yards).This ensures that the audio is equally reliable as it would be when a cable is connected.

Ease of use

The unit can be mounted on a standard camera shoe mount, 3/8" thread or belt-clip, and for added versatility the shoe mount can be located in one of two positions. The transmitter (TX-XLR) easily connects to handheld presentation microphones as well as shotgun microphones, with a 3.5mm input and headphone output.The receiver (RX-CAM) features an OLED display with information on level, battery status (receiver and transmitter), mute and channel selection.

Power supply

The RX-CAM receiver works with two AA batteries (not included) or with MicroUSB connection. De TX-XLR transmitter with two AA batteries, Sony NP-F battery or with MicroUSB (all not included). You can choose between 8 different channels, which enables the ability to use multiple (8) sets simultaniously.