Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

Have one to sell?

Sell on Amazon

6 VIDEOS

Rode RodeLink FM Digital Wireless Filmmaker SystemMerchant Video

Image Unavailable

Image not available for
Color:

To view this video download Flash Player

Rode RodeLink FM Digital Wireless Filmmaker System

Visit the Rode Store

4.6 1,221 ratings

| 164 answered questions

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

Recommended Uses For Product	Singing
Brand	Rode
Model Name	RODELINKFM
Connectivity Technology	Wireless
Special Feature	Stand
Compatible Devices	Lav-Headset Headset mount for Lavalier Microphones invisiLav Discreet lavalier mounting system Vampire Clip Double-Toothed Clothing Pin Mount for Lavalier LAV-CLIP Microphone Mounting Clip VXLR Minijack to XLR Adaptor See more
Color	Black
Included Components	Transmitter, Receiver, Lavalier Microphone
Polar Pattern	Omnidirectional
Audio Sensitivity	35 dB

About this item

Provides everything you need to start shooting video wirelessly, including a receiver, transmitter and broadcast-grade lavalier microphone
Able to constantly monitor and hop between frequencies to maintain the strongest possible signal level at a range of up to 100 meters
The receiver features an OLED display with information on level, battery status (receiver and transmitter), mute and channel selection
Can be mounted on a standard camera shoe mount, 3/8" thread or belt-clip, and the shoe mount can be located in one of two positions
The lightweight transmitter can be fitted to a belt or clothing and features a locking thread to ensure the mic connection is as secure as possible
Includes an omnidirectional lavalier microphone in the kit to provide the highest possible audio reproduction quality

38,788
Amazon's Choice
in Micro SD Memory Cards
2 offers from $21.12
208
11 offers from $90.07
16,513
Amazon's Choice
in Microphone Stands
8 offers from $25.47
149,500
18 offers from $23.00
1,738
Amazon's Choice
in Microphone Cables
1 offer from $5.57
2,440
6 offers from $189.99

Product information

Item Weight

1 pounds

Product Dimensions

5 x 2 x 3 inches

ASIN

B00TV90DX0

Item model number

RODELINKFM

Batteries

2 AA batteries required.

Customer Reviews

4.6 1,221 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#285 in Professional Video Microphones

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

February 18, 2015

Color Name

Black

Compatible Devices

Lav-Headset Headset mount for Lavalier Microphones invisiLav Discreet lavalier mounting system Vampire Clip Double-Toothed Clothing Pin Mount for Lavalier LAV-CLIP Microphone Mounting Clip VXLR Minijack to XLR Adaptor

Material Type

Oled

Size

Filmmaker

Color Screen

Hardware Platform

Camera

Power Source

Battery Powered

Standing screen display size

1 Inches

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here. [PDF ]

Feedback

Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

Product guides and documents

Application Guide (PDF)

Product Documentation (PDF)

Specification Sheet (PDF)

User Manual (PDF)

Consumer Alert

Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level; and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888- CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.

What's in the box

Transmitter, Receiver, Lavalier Microphone

Product Description

RODELink 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 meters (over 100 yards). The RODELink Filmmaker Kit provides everything you need to start shooting video wirelessly, including a receiver, transmitter and broadcast-grade lavalier microphone. The receiver (RX-CAM) features an OLED display with information on level, battery status (receiver and transmitter), mute and channel selection. 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 lightweight transmitter (TX-BELT) can be fitted to a belt or clothing and features a locking thread to ensure the microphone connection is as secure as possible. RODE's omnidirectional Lavalier microphone is included in the kit to provide the highest possible audio reproduction quality.

Compare with similar items

		BOYA by M1 Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones Canon Nikon DSLR Cameras Camcorders Audio Recorder PC	DJI Mic (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case), Wireless Lavalier Microphone, 250m (820 ft.) Range, 15-Hour Battery, Noise Cancellation, Wireless Microphone for PC, iPhone, Andriod, Record Interview, Vlogs	Rode VideoMic Pro+ Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Customer Rating	(1221)	(6688)	(1473)	(775)
Price	Unavailable	$14.94	$329.00	$299.00
Shipping	—	FREE Shipping on orders over $25.00 shipped by Amazon or get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime	FREE Shipping. Details	FREE Shipping. Details
Sold By	—	SOUNDSGREAT	Amazon.com	Amazon.com

Compare with similar items

Looking for specific info?

See questions and answers

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5

1,221 global ratings

5 star		81%
4 star		11%
3 star		3%
2 star		2%
1 star		4%

How customer reviews and ratings work

Reviews with images

See all customer images

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

BotFixer

great sound for interviews with easy-to-use digital wireless kit

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 14, 2016

Verified Purchase

Fantastic solution for recording video interviews with semi-pro camcorders and DSLRs. Yes, it's about 4x the price of the cheapest solution, but also about 4x better in sound quality, and much easier to use than more expensive pro systems.

Dead-simple brainless hookup -- "it just works" (after you figure out how to put the batteries in) without any pairing magic or channel selection issues. Unlike other solutions below this price point, this is a *digital* transmission, which translates to a lower noise floor -- less hum, hiss, dropouts, and spurious noise than with analog transmission. I tried the Movo kit, and the level of hiss and hum compared to the Rode was unacceptable. Didn't try the Azden kit, I jumped straight to the Rode after watching a youtube head-to-head comparison review.

The lavalier (lapel) mic sounds fantastic -- rich bass for nice chest tone, and picks up pleasant high-end sibilance from collar region. Includes spring-loaded pin mount, foam cover, and outdoor "dead mouse" wind sock. No instructions on how to attach the pin or covers to the mic cord, but given a diagram of the "finished" look you can puzzle out how to do it. Yes, the ultra-thin lightweight cord from the mic to the transmitter is fragile, but that also makes it easy to thread through clothing and minimizes cable rubbing noise. Love the positive-lock screw-in 1/8" mini-plug connectors -- you don't *have* to screw them in, but that avoids problems with talent or camera operators accidentally pulling out plugs and having no audio. Love the status display on the receiver -- shows battery level of *both* units, and indicates when talent unit is muted or shut off. Weight is heavier than cheaper units, but still fine to mount on camcorders or DSLRs (I measured 0.41 lbs for each unit). For use with a SONY 4K handycam and its recessed multi-interface shoe, I needed more room for my fingers to fit underneath the receiver, so I used a cold shoe adapter JJC MSA-MIS Standard Cold Shoe Adapter Converter for Sony Multi Interface Shoe Camcorder (Black) to gain an extra inch of height. There are internal level settings (0, 10db, 20db) on transmitter and receiver -- I like that, this setting is rarely changed (default is 0db on both and works fine) and there's no risk of accidentally hitting an external switch.

On the negative side, the manual is super-dense (you'll need a magnifying glass) and basically useless, and Rode is the WORST at designing battery compartments. I had to search for a youtube video on how to put in the batteries!! You push in a plastic button on the back and then *slide* the *larger* piece to open -- very non-intuitive. Inside, the battery springs are *crazy* tight, if you don't have long fingernails you will need a small tool like a mini-screwdriver to pry out used batteries. Rode suggests Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries for max life; but just be disciplined about shutting off units right after an interview and they seem to last a long time.

Pros who want more channel options and XLR connectors and level/tone controls have lots of options starting at about 2x the price of this unit, but for hobbyists and semi-pros who want great wireless sound quality from a single mic without any fuss, this really is the best solution.

24 people found this helpful

Helpful

cameraman

Great mic for a "One Man Band" videographer

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 20, 2018

Verified Purchase

I've been using the RodeLinkFM Wireless mic setup for a couple months now. First impressions is that it's very easy to use. Plugging into my GH5 and turning it on and off...very simple. Batteries last a very decent amount of time. The reason why I purchased this was to be able to film and record auto-level audio at the same time without having to adjust levels or have somebody else run the audio. Very handy how the audio syncs up automatically to the video while recording on the camera.

I have always used Sennheiser wireless mics with a H6 (or previous models) recorder. Despite having to adjust the levels manually, the Sennheiser with the H6 sounds a little bit better...has a more "full" sound to it. So with that said, this RodeLink Wireless setup sounds a little more hollow...but not by much. In post editing... I adjust the EQ a little and that helps.

The only reason why I give it a 4 star is because the lapel mic and cable is a little cheap compared to a Sennheiser lapel mic. The clip broke off only after a few uses. I might have been too rough with it though trying to bend it back a little...but it broke off with little movement. I ending up attaching my Sennheiser lapel mic/cable onto this Rode Wireless set up.

Other than that, price point is decent. The audio levels adjust very well with different point talking at different levels. Batteries last at least full day when used here and there. Very good mic for a "One man band" videographer. Just be careful with the mic clip and you'll be good.

4 people found this helpful

Helpful

Katherine Hansen

Very good product with two minor quibbles

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 29, 2017

Verified Purchase

Bought these to use in my company's corporate video department. This was our second purchase of this mic so we could shoot two people in one interview at the same time (one transmitter & receiver on channel one and the other pair on channel 5). It worked perfectly.

these mics are easy to use, easy to set up and seem to be well built and will last a long time with reasonably careful handling. The audio is clear and crisp and does the job very well. I use a cable that converts the 3.5mm output into a XLR male cable and I have had no problems with this arrangement.

If there are any negatives, I would submit two items:

1- The lavaliere mic wire is very thin and I have concerns for its long-term durability. This might be a psychological problem I have because it works very well, but it's appearance indicates it may not be tough enough to last the life of the system after years of tugs, yanks and pulls.

2- Each receiver/transmitter box is much thicker than its competition in size. I hesitate to call this a criticism- instead, I'd term it an observation. A belt pouch might also work better than the spring wire clip that comes with the unit as the size can make it awkward to carry around.

Overall, a strong purchase for those seeking a clean audio transmitting system.

7 people found this helpful

Helpful

Paul Rako

Watch for vendor hijack of page

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 9, 2020

Verified Purchase

Today I see this product is shipped and sold by Amazon. When I bought it last month I was sold by MusicSound Inc. It came from Hong Kong, but in the predicted time. I don't like the RODE, it is way bigger than the Shure FP1/FP5 I have been using, and has worse background noise. Part of this is I use a Countryman headset mic with the Shure, and the RODE came with a lav mic. Get this, to return it, I had to pay 62 bucks in international postage, and I wonder if they will even give my money back. (Update, they did.) Since this is Amazon, I am confident I will get my money back sooner or later, but not sure if that will be a hassle. No matter what I am out the 62 dollars shipping. Lesson, always buy "Sold by Amazon, Shipped by Amazon, free returns."

4 people found this helpful

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English

D. Garton

Just look at all of those problems, and on two units!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 17, 2018

Verified Purchase

I bought one of these and liked it so much that I bought another one. Good audio quality and design, very happy for a while.

After a year of VERY light use, I've had the following issues and have two useless units.

1. AA battery spring snapped off (even though I was always really careful with it).
2. Mic cover foam tore away from ring clip.
3. Interference comes and goes all the time with one of the units.
4. Audio crackles if the mic plug is touched in the slightest in the transmitter (on both units!).
5. Locking ring on 3.5mm jack has disappeared.

Such a shame because these are great, it's just that the build quality isn't there and I'm not a heavy user and probably use them once or twice a month.

I've contacted Rode, let's see how they can help me.

35 people found this helpful

Benjamin Tantot

Kit HF de bonne qualité ! Pratique les vidéos YouTube ou Prestation !

Reviewed in France 🇫🇷 on September 30, 2018

Verified Purchase

Je cherchais un Kit HF pour de la prestation audiovisuelle, je me suis donc orienté vers le système RodeLink, possèdant déjà plusieurs produits de la marque.
Ce kit est très simple, on a un récepteur d’un côté et un émetteur de l’autre, auquel on va brancher un micro-cravate.
L’intérêt de ce système, c’est de ne pas être relié par un fil à la caméra. On va pouvoir se déplacer et prendre de la distance par rapport à la caméra, tout en conservant le niveau de la voix avec le micro-cravate.

Dans la boite, on a un récepteur monté déjà avec un sabot de fixation avec vis, permettant de le monter sur pied ou directement sur la griffe de la caméra et comme le sabot est rond, on peut orienter le récepteur dans le sens qu’on souhaite, donc c'est plutôt pratique. On a également un câble jack reliant le récepteur à un enregistreur.
Ensuite on a le transmetteur, d'ailleurs on ne pas se tromper, il y a Rx sur le récepteur et Tx sur le transmetteur. Et puis on a une petite pochette de rangement, avec le micro-cravate, la pince, la petite bonnette et même un windjammer pour protéger le micro du vent en extérieur.

Les boitiers sont assez imposant, même plus grand qu’un seinheiser g3, mais avec ceux là, on a pas l’antenne qui dépasse, elle est directement intégrée.

Pour utiliser le Kit HF, c'est très simple, il suffit d’allumer les deux boitiers et ils devraient automatiquement se reconnaitre. Si ce n’est pas le cas, vérifier qu’ils soient bien sur le même canal. Sans quoi vous pouvez appairer les deux boitiers en appuyant sur les deux boutons à l’intérieur des boitiers. Si les deux boitiers sont bien connectés, en principe, ça ne clignote plus.

Au niveau des réglages, j’ai trouvé qu’avec +20db sur le transmetteur et -10db sur le récepteur, le rapport signal bruit avait l’air assez correcte. En tout cas, si vous l'utilisez avec une caméra, il est important descendre le gain au minimum, les préamplis des caméras étant rarement très bon.

Côté portée, elle est annoncée à 100m en condition optimale.

Jusqu'à présent je n'ai eu aucun souci particulier avec ce système, la qualité audio est très correcte, et le signal étant cryptée en 2.4GHz, il évite la plupart des interférences.
Je l'utilise en prestation, pour des interviews ou pour des vidéos YouTube. Je recommande.

ps: Vous pouvez voir mon test du kit RodeLink Filmmaker sur ma chaîne "Derrière La Caméra".

Je tiendrais ce commentaire un jour, si des problèmes viennent à apparaitre.
Si vous avez jugé ce commentaire utile, merci de cliquer sur oui, vous me ferez plaisir :)

83 people found this helpful

Translate review to English

DRW

Too many annoyances left me returning it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 3, 2019

Verified Purchase

Look everywhere, and you'll find people giving this product great reviews. I think it's time Rode retired this product.
For the record, I've spent decades working in IT, so figuring out electronics is second nature to me. This product had me scratching my head from the minute I received it!

Firstly, the packaging on this is horrible. Both transmitter and receiver are packaged as if you were buying them separately and then put into a sleeve that keeps them together. Stickers with void marks - you need a knife to get in them. They both sit in a vinyl holder. Why this isn't packaged in cardboard boxes like their other products is mystifying.

Once you've done the surgery to get all the parts out, you've got to put batteries in. No they didn't include any. Also, there's a warning to be careful when taking out the batteries. If you read the reviews from others on Amazon, you'll discover that the design for removing batteries isn't foolproof. One battery is easy to remove, but the other isn't because the cover and the opposing spring makes it difficult. So you're now discovering a huge design flaw - both on the transmitter AND receiver. Had they had any design sense, both batteries would have pointed the same way and it would have cost them the expense of two inches of wire. Incidentally, unlike their video mic's and shotgun mic's that come with a 10 year warranty, the Rodelink comes with a TWO year warranty - now you know why.

Now you've got the batteries in, you need to pair them. You'd think someone with Rode's reputation would a) have the two paired up before it shipped to you, and b) have simple and quick step documentation in the box telling you how to do this without actually having to go to YouTube to figure it out! Yeah, it's not straightforward, it's not fool proof, and given the potential for having to re-program in the field (if there's interference on the channel you're using) then there's a potential to forget how to redo this when under pressure.

There's also the issue that the transmitter and receiver are huge and to be fair they're not particularly well built either. To be honest, based on how Rode builds their other gear, this stuff looks like rebadged gear from the Far East. The receiver has a plastic mount for a cold-shoe. Why plastic when their Videomic's are metal? So I tried exchanging a metal one from my old Video mic mount and it didn't fit. Grrrr.

Now for the icing on the cake. The lav microphone. If you're thinking this looks exactly like the Rode Lavalier Microphone (minus the case), then you'd be in good company. The only way you'd find this out is apparently to look at Rode's FAQ section for that exact question. No it's not the same as this is an all-in-one lookalike that doesn't appear to be nearly as sturdy and so you cannot change the Micon-1 connection end. For me this was the last straw as I was looking for the option to use XLR directly with their own Micon-5 connector (i.e. switch from Micon-1 to 5 as necessary). For me this was a deal breaker, as I'd have to spend another third more over the cost of this. Note that the screw on the Micon-1 lookalike comes off - which is great if you want that, but not if it comes off and you lose it.

Rode has since come out with a newer wireless Go mic, which might work better for what I want and at a more reasonable price point. But to be honest, even after owning two of their shotgun mics, I'm now pretty annoyed at them for these cheap shortcuts.

Sound quality is good - not great, but we're already taking a hit talking via wireless. A wired connection would always be preferable and based on Rode's own videos - they imply these wireless connections often need careful placement in a crowded area to reduce interference anyway. I came to the conclusion that for my needs, I'd rather buy a long XLR cable and hook up that way.

If you absolutely need wireless lav mics, then I'd suggest trying Rode's Go system instead and get a better lavalier microphone

8 people found this helpful

Customer

Amazing battery life, brilliant sound quality and ease of use make this a must-have, especially for documentary and film makers.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 15, 2016

Verified Purchase

I'm a former radio person working with video now and it's always been a frustration that film-makers' sound kit seemed always to be an afterthought or incredibly unreliable or difficult to work with. Especially as, working as a one man doc outfit with a very limited budget, the radio mic has always been something that was outrageously expensive or, if affordable, too low quality to be worth using. Either way sound has always been a worry. I've tried fixes with cheap lapel mics on long leads plugged into sound recorders but it's always been the weak link and a source of worry on location until now.

Without doubt this has been the best film kit purchase I've made in recent years.

Update: have now bought a second - no hesitation either.

Combining this set with the tascam dr60d ii and setting the levels relatively low It's meant that you have 'set and forget'. Even mobile, out on foot, with the reciever and recorder tucked into the top of a small camera bag, add an earpiece for monitoring & you're free to concentrate on the visuals, whether or not you link directly into the camera. Quality is very good indeed - eminently usable in broacast terms - and battery life is amazing; the current set has been in both receiver and transmitter for over four hours' woth of recording. Being able to monitor battery life on both units by looking at the receiver box screen just gives you more reassurance.

The only down sides are i) the size - slightly larger than competitors and ii) occasional dropouts if you're in a building and separated by more than one wall. But the range of 30m plus, and out to 90m in the right conditions is fabulous. Very glad I bought this. Will add another one as soon as budget becomes available.

I can't think of a reason why you would want to pay twice as much for a unit.

Highly commended.

14 people found this helpful

Alexander Horsburgh

Exceeded expectation - very good quality at a fair price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 7, 2016

Verified Purchase

I bought this for filming myself preaching in church, so I had quite specific requirements. First, the camera has to be unobtrusive and therefore a fair distance away. The mic has to produce a clear sound and, if possible, not pick up too much background noise. I tried recording with just the built in mics (terrible), then with a Rode shotgun mic (a bit better but still not great). I have now used the RodeLink successfully three times. The sound is great, with just enough of the resonance of the building picked up for it to sound realistic and not too dry. It is easy to set up and to change the channels, though it would be nice if this information could have been provided in printed instructions rather than just on the Rode website. I use it alongside another radio mic for the PA system. If the two units are placed too closely together they create a hum over the PA, but putting one on my right and one on my left with my body in between cuts that out. Initially, I tried turning the mic unit on just before the sermon, but I found that if the units are not both on, then the receiver unit turns itself off. I do not yet know about battery life. The transmitter unit is a bit bulky compared with other radio mics, but for me, wearing clerical robes, it is easy to hide it. The mic itself is very small and unobtrusive, though would be less so if I needed to use the fluffy windshield.

17 people found this helpful

See all reviews

Amazon Music Stream millions of songs	Amazon Advertising Find, attract, and engage customers	6pm Score deals on fashion brands	AbeBooks Books, art & collectibles	ACX Audiobook Publishing Made Easy	Sell on Amazon Start a Selling Account

Amazon Business Everything For Your Business	Amazon Fresh Groceries & More Right To Your Door	AmazonGlobal Ship Orders Internationally	Home Services Experienced Pros Happiness Guarantee	Amazon Ignite Sell your original Digital Educational Resources	Amazon Web Services Scalable Cloud Computing Services

Audible Listen to Books & Original Audio Performances	Book Depository Books With Free Delivery Worldwide	Box Office Mojo Find Movie Box Office Data	ComiXology Thousands of Digital Comics	DPReview Digital Photography	Fabric Sewing, Quilting & Knitting

Goodreads Book reviews & recommendations	IMDb Movies, TV & Celebrities	IMDbPro Get Info Entertainment Professionals Need	Kindle Direct Publishing Indie Digital & Print Publishing Made Easy	Amazon Photos Unlimited Photo Storage Free With Prime	Prime Video Direct Video Distribution Made Easy

Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands	Amazon Warehouse Great Deals on Quality Used Products	Whole Foods Market America’s Healthiest Grocery Store	Woot! Deals and Shenanigans	Zappos Shoes & Clothing	Ring Smart Home Security Systems

eero WiFi Stream 4K Video in Every Room	Blink Smart Security for Every Home	Neighbors App Real-Time Crime & Safety Alerts	Amazon Subscription Boxes Top subscription boxes – right to your door	PillPack Pharmacy Simplified	Amazon Renewed Like-new products you can trust

Image Unavailable

Rode RodeLink FM Digital Wireless Filmmaker System

About this item

Featured items you may like

Product information

Warranty & Support

Feedback

Website (Online)

Store (Offline)