Godox has unveiled its new Virso / Virso S 2.4GHz Wi-fi Microphone System. There are actually so many 2.4GHz wi-fi microphone programs obtainable that it’s arduous to maintain observe of all of them.
The idea behind the Virso/Virso S is to supply customers an reasonably priced, cableless wi-fi audio system that has an ultra-long battery life that can be utilized for three-people interviews, vlogs, documentaries, and so forth.
I’m not the largest fan of those clip-on wi-fi microphone programs as I personally would by no means need a big microphone within the shot with an enormous branded label on it. Why corporations really feel the necessity to do that is past me. Nevertheless, you don’t have to make use of them as clip-on mics as a result of the kits do include Lavalier microphones as properly.
What makes the Virso S completely different from different choices available on the market is that RX unit options an modern hotshoe mount that may slide straight onto the Multi Interface shoe of Sony cameras. This lets you have a totally cabless resolution whereas not tying up the three.5mm enter. The Virso S RX unit sends audio straight from the Multi Interface shoe. Godox doesn’t point out whether or not the Multi Interface shoe additionally powers the RX unit.
The Virso S (Sony model) is provided with built-in microphones in each the transmitter and receiver. This lets you seize high-quality audio from each the topics you’re filming and the individual behind the digital camera with out an additional transmitter.
In case you are not utilizing Sony cameras, you want to get get the usual model Virso. This provides the entire similar options and performance, other than the power to make use of the Sony Multi Shoe Interface.
Like lots of related programs available on the market, the Virso S provides a -6db security observe to stop clipping by way of the receiver. The transmitter includes a Micro SD card slot that permits as much as 256GB of area for as much as 400 hours of backup recording.
In keeping with Godox, the system has a line of sight vary of as much as 650ft / 200m.
Different options embrace:
- Denoise
- One-press Mute
- Display screen Rotation
- One-press Pair
- Mono/Stereo mode
- Quantity Setting
In keeping with Godox, the system provides prolonged battery life, with as much as 13H of operation for the transmitter and 17H for the receiver on a single cost. The usual model Virso M2 bundle additionally features a charging case.
Pricing & Availability
There doesn’t appear to be any indication at present about availability., however right here is the pricing:
- Virso M1: $179.00 USD
- Virso M2 (with charging case): $249.00 USD
- Virso SRX: $149.00 USD
- Virso S M1: $209.00 USD
- Virso S M2: $299.00 USD
