Latest Firmware For RØDE's Wireless Micro Brings Direct Connection With iPhones
Exciting news released from RØDE, the Australia-based audio brand that dominates the video microphone market. Today, the company has announced a major firmware update for its award-winning Wireless Microproduct.
Wireless Micro is RØDE's entry-level wireless lavalier mics designed for iPhones and Android devices. The kit consists of two wireless lavalier mics and a receiver unit, which is available for iOS or USB-C connections.
The new feature announced today is called Direct Connect and it enables users to connect their Wireless Micro transmitters directly to an iOS device using the RØDE Capture app without the need to plug in the product's physical receiver unit.
Available via the RØDE Capture app, Direct Connect can pair Wireless Micro transmitters directly with an iPhone via Bluetooth. This eliminates the need for additional hardware or accessories. A similar function is offered with Shure's MoveMicro system, which also connects directly to an iPhone via Bluetooth when using Shure's MOTIV app.
'With Direct Connect, we're making content creation more seamless than ever,' says Damien Wilson, CEO of RØDE. 'It's a direct response to what our users have been asking for – true wireless freedom, less hardware, and complete control from their phone. We're thrilled to bring this feature to the Wireless Micro as we continue leading the way in compact, professional audio solutions.'
In addition to Direct Connect, the update also has several new and powerful enhancements within the RØDE Capture companion app. There is a brand-new noise reduction feature that helps deliver even cleaner audio by minimizing background noise when recording in dynamic or uncontrolled environments. This setting can be toggled independently for each transmitter, giving users more control over their sound.
With the firmware update, it's now possible to record sound in merged or split modes. In merged mode, the audio from both transmitters is combined into a single, ready-to-publish stereo track. Meanwhile, in split mode, each transmitter is recorded to a separate channel, offering greater flexibility for adjusting levels in post-production. Finally, there's also a new output gain control that lets users adjust recording levels directly within the app, ensuring balanced audio.
The release of Direct Connect follows the Wireless Micro's recent win as Best Microphone in Rolling Stone's 2025 Audio Awards. Praised for its compact form factor, intuitive design, and professional sound quality, the Wireless Micro was recognized as RØDE's most accessible wireless solution to date.
RØDE's Wireless Micro is available in black or white and in both USB-C and Lightning configurations. It includes a pocket-sized charging case offering up to 21 hours of battery life and is compatible with a wide range of devices, now including wireless iOS pairing via Direct Connect.
RØDE's Wireless Micro ships worldwide and is available to purchase for $149 from RØDE and other retailers. Direct Connect is available now on the RØDE Capture app once the user has applied the updated firmware using the transmitter unit.
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