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Add to SafariWhen comparing RØDELink Filmmaker Kit vs Nikon ME-W1 Wireless Microphone Set, the Slant community recommends Nikon ME-W1 Wireless Microphone Set for most people. In the question“What are the best bluetooth microphones (excluding headsets) for mobile devices?” Nikon ME-W1 Wireless Microphone Set is ranked 6th while RØDELink Filmmaker Kit is ranked 11th. The most important reason people chose Nikon ME-W1 Wireless Microphone Set is:
Not actually waterproof, but somewhat water resistant. The rating is IPX5.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Micro USB port is for charging
With a USB power bank, you can keep the unit running far longer than the estimated battery life.
Pro 8 radio frequencies and hassle-free auto synchronizing
All the user needs to do is pair the transceiver and receiver unit after putting in fresh batteries and that's about it. The paired units will automatically monitor and change to the best radio signal throughout a session. Users have not mentioned any issues with noise even in heavy radio congested areas.
Pro No radio license needed to operate
Pro Water resistant
Not actually waterproof, but somewhat water resistant. The rating is IPX5.
Pro External microphone can be used
This makes it possible to use a higher quality lavalier microphone or even a stereo microphone such as the suggested separate purchase of the ME-1 microphone from the same brand Nikon.
Pro Transmitter and reciever can record separate tracks
You can record just the audio from the transmitter or you can record audio from both transmitter and reciever units eg the guest and the interviewer.
Cons
Con Expensive
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Con Will need an adaptor to connect receiver to 4 pole TRRS jack on mobile devices
Most smartphones and tablets use 4 pole TRSS headphone/microphone jacks. This product uses 3 pole TRS jacks, so an adapter will be needed.
Con Audio signal disappears when going beyond range
The technology used with this product is digital, the same frequency as wireless routers. When out of range, it just drops the [audio] connection. The flip side is you know that if you have a link, you won't have the creeping noise issues of analog wireless systems when going beyond the range capabilities of the unit.
Con Expensive
Con Hiss/noise issues
Users report noise issues that sound like a constant hiss of a fan blowing in the background.
