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ℹ️ The RØDELink Lav microphone is not the same as the [[Rode Lavalier GO]], though we suspect most of its internals are. The RØDELink Lav has a locking 3.5mm connector.

==Usage==

The RØDELink kit has no internal storage, so you will always have to connect it to a separate recording device, like a regular microphone. The transmitter was made to connect to a camera, but can also be connected to XLR recorder or [[Audio Interface]], or even to a PC, phone or laptop, using adapters that we have available.

# Insert batteries into the transmitter and receiver units (press button and slide back cover down), or connect them to a USB power source via microUSB.~~<ref>When powering the transmitter and/or receiver via USB, we recommend using clean and isolated power sources like a powerbank, NOT a regular wall-charger. The latter can introduce noise.</ref>~~

# Insert batteries into the transmitter and receiver units (press button and slide back cover down), or connect them to a USB power source via microUSB.

# Plug the lavalier microphone into the receiver.

# Connect the receiver to your recording device via 3.5mm jack cable.

# Turn on the transmitter and receiver. They should connect and pair automatically.

⚠️When powering the transmitter and/or receiver via USB, we recommend using clean and isolated power sources like a powerbank, NOT a regular wall-charger. The latter can introduce noise.

For the best results, make sure the lavalier microphone is not covered by any layers of clothing or hair that may rustle against it. <br/>

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'''Pros'''

:✅ Swappable batteries, or limitless power via USB. Lets you record long days without having to (remember to) charge internal batteries.

:👍 Swappable batteries, or limitless power via USB. Lets you record long days without having to (remember to) charge internal batteries.

:✅ Smaller mic. The mic itself is smaller because it does not have a built-in transmitter, so it's easier to hide/less obtrusive.

:👍 Smaller mic. The mic itself is smaller because it does not have a built-in transmitter, so it's easier to hide/less obtrusive.

:✅ Replaceable mic. The lavalier mic can potentially be swapped out for other microphone styles, or with other polar patterns.

:👍 Replaceable mic. The lavalier mic can potentially be swapped out for other microphone styles, or with other polar patterns.

:✅ Large, readable controls. Big buttons and clear OLED displays make the set fool-proof and easy to use.

:👍 Large, readable controls. Big buttons and clear OLED displays make the set fool-proof and easy to use.

:✅ "Unlosable"? The mic connection, sturdy clips, and bulky transmitter make the set harder to accidentally drop, lose, or forget.

:👍 "Unlosable"? The mic connection, sturdy clips, and bulky transmitter make the set harder to accidentally drop, lose, or forget.

'''Cons'''

:❌ Swappable batteries. You need to remember to always pack spare batteries, just in case.

:👎 Swappable batteries. You need to remember to always pack spare batteries, just in case.

:❌ No digital output. The USB port is for power input only.

:👎 No digital output. The USB port is for power input only.

:❌ Single channel. Each microphone requires its own transmitter and receiver. Most ultra-compacts offer 2 mics/channels per receiver.

:👎 Single channel. Each microphone requires its own transmitter and receiver. Most ultra-compacts offer 2 mics/channels per receiver.

:❌ Wired mic. The mic still connects to the transmitter via wire, which could snag, or has to run underneath your speaker's clothes (=more intrusive)

:👎 Wired mic. The mic still connects to the transmitter via wire, which could snag, or has to run underneath your speaker's clothes (=more intrusive)

:❌ No noise-cancelling. Most ultra-compacts offer built-in ANC which helps when recording in noisy environments.

:👎 No noise-cancelling. Most ultra-compacts offer built-in ANC which helps when recording in noisy environments.

:❌ Bulky. The entire set is bulky and less portable.

:👎 Bulky. The entire set is bulky and less portable.

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==External Links==

*[https://rode.com/en-us/products/rodelink-filmmaker-kit Official website]

~~==References==~~

~~<references /> ~~

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+{{distinguish|Rode Lavalier GO}}
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+ℹ️ The RØDELink Lav microphone is not the same as the [[Rode Lavalier GO]], though we suspect most of its internals are. The RØDELink Lav has a locking 3.5mm connector.
 ==Usage==
 The RØDELink kit has no internal storage, so you will always have to connect it to a separate recording device, like a regular microphone. The transmitter was made to connect to a camera, but can also be connected to XLR recorder or [[Audio Interface]], or even to a PC, phone or laptop, using adapters that we have available.
-# Insert batteries into the transmitter and receiver units (press button and slide back cover down), or connect them to a USB power source via microUSB.<ref>When powering the transmitter and/or receiver via USB, we recommend using clean and isolated power sources like a powerbank, NOT a regular wall-charger. The latter can introduce noise.</ref>
+# Insert batteries into the transmitter and receiver units (press button and slide back cover down), or connect them to a USB power source via microUSB.
 # Plug the lavalier microphone into the receiver.
 # Connect the receiver to your recording device via 3.5mm jack cable.
 # Turn on the transmitter and receiver. They should connect and pair automatically.
+⚠️When powering the transmitter and/or receiver via USB, we recommend using clean and isolated power sources like a powerbank, NOT a regular wall-charger. The latter can introduce noise.
 For the best results, make sure the lavalier microphone is not covered by any layers of clothing or hair that may rustle against it. <br/>
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 '''Pros'''
-:✅ Swappable batteries, or limitless power via USB. Lets you record long days without having to (remember to) charge internal batteries.
+:👍 Swappable batteries, or limitless power via USB. Lets you record long days without having to (remember to) charge internal batteries.
-:✅ Smaller mic. The mic itself is smaller because it does not have a built-in transmitter, so it's easier to hide/less obtrusive.
+:👍 Smaller mic. The mic itself is smaller because it does not have a built-in transmitter, so it's easier to hide/less obtrusive.
-:✅ Replaceable mic. The lavalier mic can potentially be swapped out for other microphone styles, or with other polar patterns.
+:👍 Replaceable mic. The lavalier mic can potentially be swapped out for other microphone styles, or with other polar patterns.
-:✅ Large, readable controls. Big buttons and clear OLED displays make the set fool-proof and easy to use.
+:👍 Large, readable controls. Big buttons and clear OLED displays make the set fool-proof and easy to use.
-:✅ "Unlosable"? The mic connection, sturdy clips, and bulky transmitter make the set harder to accidentally drop, lose, or forget.
+:👍 "Unlosable"? The mic connection, sturdy clips, and bulky transmitter make the set harder to accidentally drop, lose, or forget.
 '''Cons'''
-:❌ Swappable batteries. You need to remember to always pack spare batteries, just in case.
+:👎 Swappable batteries. You need to remember to always pack spare batteries, just in case.
-:❌ No digital output. The USB port is for power input only.
+:👎 No digital output. The USB port is for power input only.
-:❌ Single channel. Each microphone requires its own transmitter and receiver. Most ultra-compacts offer 2 mics/channels per receiver.
+:👎 Single channel. Each microphone requires its own transmitter and receiver. Most ultra-compacts offer 2 mics/channels per receiver.
-:❌ Wired mic. The mic still connects to the transmitter via wire, which could snag, or has to run underneath your speaker's clothes (=more intrusive)
+:👎 Wired mic. The mic still connects to the transmitter via wire, which could snag, or has to run underneath your speaker's clothes (=more intrusive)
-:❌ No noise-cancelling. Most ultra-compacts offer built-in ANC which helps when recording in noisy environments.
+:👎 No noise-cancelling. Most ultra-compacts offer built-in ANC which helps when recording in noisy environments.
-:❌ Bulky. The entire set is bulky and less portable.
+:👎 Bulky. The entire set is bulky and less portable.
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 ==External Links==
 *[https://rode.com/en-us/products/rodelink-filmmaker-kit Official website]
-==References==
-<references /> <!-- Automatically generates list of references using the <ref></ref> tags. -->

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