Godox joins the compact dual-mic fray with the new VIRSO set. At first glance, it looks fairly similar to other offerings such as the RODE Wireless Pro, DJI Mic, or Hollyland Lark, but it has some neat tricks up its sleeve, especially for Sony users concerning the VIRSO S version. We spoke about the new dual-mic with Wenxin Qiu from Godox at IBC 2023. “S” stands for SONY We’ll get to the spec list in a second, but first let’s take a look at what is probably the most unique feature of the VIRSO S: It just may be the first off-brand product that uses Sony’s proprietary smart hot shoe. The Sony version is a truly wireless solution, omitting the 3.5mm receiver-to-camera cable. The hot shoe connection enables three audio channels, so an additional mic has been added to the receiver, and now the camera operator can also join the conversation. It’s worth mentioning that the 3.5mm jack is still available on the VIRSO S, for the sake of versatility and the ability to work with either old models or other brands. Sony smart hotshoe connector on the new Godox VIRSO S wireless audio receiver. Image credit: CineD Long live the battery! Compact devices naturally limit battery capacity, but Godox seems to achieve decent battery performance, according to the manufacturer’s claims. The transmitters will last for 13 hours while the receiver will outlive them by an additional 4 hours (17 total), so it will probably handle even the most demanding...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 29 September, 2023