RØDE Microphones Omdömen 54

Von ganzem Herzen eurem miserablen service und der abschaltung alter geräte und fehlendem support und dafür dass ich hunderte euros zum fenster rausgeworfen habe - 1 stern, der noch zu viel ist. Ihr seid, der LETZTE Laden, direkt, nach der deutschen Bahn.

My Rode Wireless GO II started acting up and I had no idea why. I called customer service fully expecting to either get voicemail or a repair bill — the setup is out of warranty. Instead, Isabella picked up, diagnosed a simple pairing issue, and walked me through the fix with confidence and zero attitude. Best customer service experience I've had all year.

I owned several microphones K2, NT2000, Nt4, Nt3 and i only have good things to say regarding the construction and sound balance. A little on the bright side as tonal sound for my taste but great products overall.

Do NOT give this company money.
ZERO customer support. They are so disrespectful to their customers they force us to talk to a computer.
The product is SUB PAR.
I don't know if it used to be good, but now, it is garbage.
It is so poorly designed, that it needs updates the day you buy it! It is by no means wireless, you have to buy a very expensive cable to hook it up, because it is so poorly designed, it doesn't have all the cables that you need to use the product.
Also, if you have iPhone 14 (which should be burned at the stake) IT DOES NOT WORK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES NO MATTER HOW MANY RODE CABLES YOU BUY.
Save yourself some very serious frustration,and buy anything else. This is garbage.

I recently purchased the RØDE Streamer X with high expectations, especially given RØDE’s reputation for quality audio equipment and the promise of an all-in-one streaming solution.

While the hardware build quality and concept are impressive, I encountered a serious issue that significantly impacted usability—particularly on macOS.

The Issue:
On my Mac setup, the device is detected in RØDE Unify and functions as an audio interface, but it does not appear as a video capture device in OBS or even at the system level (e.g., Photo Booth). At one point, it was incorrectly recognized as a keyboard device, which indicates a deeper USB/UVC detection or firmware-level problem.

This effectively makes the video capture functionality unusable on macOS, despite proper setup:
• HDMI input/output confirmed working (console passthrough to monitor is fine)
• HDCP disabled on console
• Direct USB-C connection (no hub)
• Multiple cables tested
• Permissions verified
• Device recognized in RØDE software but not by macOS as a camera

Impact:
For a device priced at a premium level, this is a critical limitation. The inability to reliably function as a plug-and-play capture device on macOS defeats its core purpose for streamers using platforms like OBS Studio.

Suggestions for RØDE (Management & R&D):
1. Improve macOS compatibility and UVC device stability.
2. Ensure consistent detection as a video capture device across systems.
3. Provide clearer troubleshooting documentation specific to macOS users.
4. Address potential firmware issues that may cause incorrect device classification (e.g., HID/keyboard mode).
5. Consider offering diagnostic tools or firmware reset options for end users.

Advice for macOS Users:
• Be aware that while audio functionality via RØDE Unify may work, video capture detection is not guaranteed.
• Test immediately upon purchase to confirm compatibility with your system.
• Have a fallback solution if you rely on stable video capture for streaming.

Final Thoughts:
The Streamer X is a promising product with strong hardware and design potential. However, until macOS compatibility and reliability are fully addressed, it may not be suitable for users seeking a seamless streaming experience—especially those relying on OBS.

Given these challenges and the need for a reliable solution, I ultimately decided to move forward with an alternative capture card setup and purchased the Elgato 4K X to continue my streaming workflow without further delays.

I hope RØDE continues to refine this product, as it has the potential to be a great all-in-one solution with the right improvements.

Very happy about my condenser mic - falls right into the prosumer category I like to call myself :D

Schlechte Mikrofone und 30€ insgesamt für Rückgabe zu zahlen ist ein Skandal bei anderen Online Shops muss ich das nicht machen.

I wanted to return a rode pod mic I bought and they didn’t let me even though it’s been less then 2 days and I’m pretty sure you can return it before the 2 day warranty and I tried to return it the first day and they wouldn’t let me because they scammed me saying “this isn’t the product we sent you” even tho it is the product we also had proof but they didn’t want us to show the proof because they are scammers.

I tried to buy a windshield for my RØDE Lavalier II, but it’s not available on your website. There are only foams listed for the original Lavalier, and it’s not clearly mentioned that they’re incompatible with the Lavalier II. Since there are no specific foams for the Lavalier II, I assumed they were universal — which seemed logical. Now I realize they’re not, and I have to return the item at my own expense, even though the website wasn’t very clear about it.

I lost a screw (my fault) and customer support was outstanding in getting me a replacement (SM6). Simply fantastic. THANK YOU.

Ich habe ein Mikrofon bestellt, und es hat über einen Monat gedauert, bis sie es verschickt haben. Jetzt ist es endlich angekommen, aber ich möchte es zurücksenden. Leider erlauben sie mir das nicht, weil die 30-Tage-Frist für die Rücksendung bereits abgelaufen ist. Das finde ich ziemlich unfair und respektlos!

Ich habe mir ein rode nt 1 5th Generation geholt, da ich keinen bock mehr auf billig Mikros hatte. Dazu gab's noch den rode psa1+ und ich muss nur eins zu den zwei Sachen sagen:
Top Top Top Top Top! Kommen wir erstmal zu dem arm: Der arm hält das mit spinne etwas schwerere mikro ohne Probleme und ohne nach unten zu gehen. Beim bewegen hört man nichts und der arm sieht sehr schick aus.
Zum Mikrofon:
Mein Kumpel besitzt das Rode nt 1 a und der ist davon begeistert. Und ich habe mir jetzt das Rode nt 1 5th Generation und bin ebenfalls nur eins: Begeistert. Der Ton ist sehr gut bei Gesang, gittare und akustik Aufnahmen. Die spinne und der Popfilter(alles in schwarz) passen perfekt zu dem Arm und so sieht mein setup viel schöner aus. Das eingebaute audiointerface ist echt top und ich kann mit einem externen audiointerface via xlr keinen unterschied Hören. Ich empfehle das mikro jedem! Es ist besser einmal mehr Geld in die Hand zu nehmen als mehrmals weniger. Gerne wieder!

Die angebotenen Apps fuer Mikrofone taugen nichts, in der Play-App. Zu viel Werbung und kompliziert.

Never received the product I bought, never received an email follow-up, tracking, and their customer support won't help, even though I was charged. They keep saying they "sent the emails on their end" but I never got anything. Have to go to my bank. Real bummer

Ich verwende seit Jahren Røde Produkte (VideoMic NTG, Wireless Pro, Wireless GO II, VideoMic GO II, etc.) und bin super Zufrieden. Ich hatte zwei mal kleinere Probleme und hier hat mir der Support soft weiter geholfen und auch Reparaturen durchgeführt. Ich würde immer wieder zu Rode Mics greifen für all meine Content Creator needs.

Shady marketing scheme. When you search for rode wireless microphone, first link comes to wireless transmitter, so I went ahead and purchased it, when I got it it says it requires receiver to work, like what kind of scheme is this. Imagine buying a car, and then they tell you actually need to buy engine separately. But this is not whole thing, so i write to and the guy there tells me there is no receivers sold separately and he recommends me to buy whole kit on top of what I bought. And what am I to do with transmitter that I have? Request#637328
How is beginner supposed to know this information, I have no clue, I had microphones bought before, and they never required anything extra, including Rode microphones.

Update

Rode secured my lifetime trust as a customer of their products by solving my technical query and which did away with the requirement of having to send my equipment away for repairs. Outstanding service, with staff who know their products, and the best equipment in their line of industry.

Update

Rode by arrangement over email, phoned me from their UK office and gave me tailored advice as to equipment and since then I have purchased items ready to get going with my work again.

The technical hitch hasn't been explained yet, though that wasn't what the call was about, and so Rode could still do with following up the matter with their head-office in Australia.

Old Review (was four-stars)

I bought a Rode mic - an NT1 5th Gen - via GAK and it sounded as nice I could have wished for and looked cool, too (I bought the black version), only the USB-plug-in aspect which omits the requirement of an audio-interface as the mic plugs straight into the PC, requires latency settings, because otherwise, due to the lack of audio-interface, you can hear your own voice (delayed by a few seconds, like an echo) while recording, and these settings rely on a specific driver which wasn't allowing for the use of headphones.

GAK didn't know the answer and I was running out of the duration given for returns, and so I was forced to send it back without being sure that there was not some setting somewhere I had missed.

During this time and after, I had contacted Rode with the same question and despite having been given ideas as to what the problem might be and instructions on how to go about making those changes, was never actually provided with the solution and meaning that I never found out what the problem is. The last email from Rode consisted of being told that the driver for said-function doesn't work on all PCs...

This doesn't make much sense. I own a Lenovo six-core twelve-thread modern workhorse running Win 11 Pro - the latest operating-system.

Don't get me wrong, I love Rode equipment - everything about their microphones and presentation is deluxe and for the price-range there is nothing better out there - and yet there is sometimes a lack of information presented when products (across all industries) are advertised (I found this when researching which computer to buy) and am concerned that this dream-mic, which I like because I actually sound like me in the recordings rather than an assimilated version, has not been fully developed for modern PCs running the latest Windows operating-system. That can be the only answer.

Being left with a remaining question-mark is precisely why I have only given three-stars - customers shouldn't be left wondering why Rode's equipment doesn't work in some instances! While it has to be said, maybe the problem is Windows (after all, Affinity Suite crashes all the time when run on this OS). There seem to be innumerable incompatibility issues between modern equipment and software, and Windows. My hurdle, is that the whole saga is costing both time and money.

J'ai acheté 2 micros chez eux et leur nouveau pieds récemment. Rien à dire si ce n'est pas la direction de prise du son des micros. 👍🏼

These are great WHEN THEY WORK which is rare. The app with the phone is terrible and it’s constantly disappointing. I wish I had gotten a $40 pair on Amazon.

Had a set of Rode Headphones recently that developed a fault.
Customer Services bent over backwards to help and sorted my problem FAST.
Many thanks to all staff at Rode who sorted this.
Happy Once Again!!! Many thanks guys.