TL;DR: A delightfully effective handheld interview setup. Easy, reliable, great audio with the Gen 3 upgrades, and way more fun than something this small has any right to be.
RØDE Interview GO
There are very few moments in life when you attach a tiny wireless transmitter to a plastic stick and feel something bordering on joy, but that’s exactly the energy I got when I paired the RØDE Interview GO with the Wireless GO Gen 3. Suddenly this little square gadget — usually clipped to someone’s collar like a timid intern — becomes a bold handheld mic ready to star in its own late-night talk show. It’s like watching a quiet friend transform into the karaoke champion nobody saw coming.
The Wireless GO Gen 3 already had plenty going for it. Better battery life, longer range, cleaner audio preamps, and the 32-bit float recording that basically lets you live dangerously with gain levels without facing the consequences. Pair it with the Interview GO, though, and the system takes on a kind of chaotic ambition I didn’t know I needed. You slide the Gen 3 transmitter into the adapter’s groove, and it clicks into place with the kind of confidence that says, “Yes, I am a real microphone now. Respect me.”
That transformation is stupidly satisfying. I love how simple it is — and honestly, simplicity is underrated in a world where half our gear requires firmware updates just to turn on. There’s something beautiful about an accessory that has no menus, no LEDs, no secret handshake. You just put your transmitter in, pop the windshield over the top, and boom: your gear is ready for red-carpet interviews, street vox pops, and convention hall chaos. I’ve used enough janky accessories to know when something feels right, and this setup absolutely does.
RØDE Wireless GO (Gen 3)
The funniest part is watching how people react to it. When you point the Wireless GO transmitter at someone without the Interview GO, they sort of squint at it like you’re holding a garage door opener to their face. But once it’s inside the adapter? Suddenly they know exactly what to do. They lean in. They speak clearly. They channel their inner news anchor. It’s audio psychology at work, and I love it.
Sound-wise, the Gen 3 wins a big chunk of the credit. Its improved internal mic capsule really shines when used handheld. The omnidirectional pickup picks up voices naturally without sounding thin, and holding it at the classic mic distance gives it presence the lapel position doesn’t always capture. Does it instantly transform into a $500 broadcast microphone? No. But it absolutely gives you clean, dependable audio that feels more polished than a tiny square transmitter has any right to produce.
And then there’s the 32-bit float onboard recording — the Gen 3’s secret sauce. When you’re bouncing between environments, chasing spontaneous interviews, or handing the mic to someone who thinks shouting is a form of love language, that safety net is huge. It practically invites you to be reckless in the fun ways. If your gain is a mess, the recording still survives. I’ve had studio mics with more drama.
In terms of ergonomics, the Interview GO hits the Goldilocks zone. Light enough not to fatigue your arm, solid enough not to feel like a toy. RØDE clearly engineered the groove for the transmitter’s clip with purpose — there’s no rattle, no wobble, no ominous shaking that makes you wonder if your audio will self-destruct mid-sentence. Other reviewers mention this stability too, and I’m right there with them. It’s a silent but essential victory.
The windshield? Surprisingly effective. Even in brisk outdoor conditions, it keeps dialogue clear without asking you to hover like a paranoid sound engineer guarding a priceless relic. For a setup that weighs less than some chocolate bars, it handles wind like a champ.
And honestly, the whole combo just looks good on camera. The transmitter finally blends into a mic silhouette that feels familiar and professional. It reads well whether you’re shooting documentary snippets, TikTok interviews, or guerrilla-style convention coverage. Your audience instantly understands what’s happening, and your subject does too. That’s a win I didn’t fully appreciate until I used it.
The beauty of this pairing is how elegantly it fits into modern creator workflows. If you’re a mobile journalist, content creator, educator, event shooter, or someone who refuses to carry more gear than absolutely necessary, this setup is a bit of a dream. You get wireless freedom, handheld control, backup recording, and a professional presence — all from gear that fits in a jacket pocket.
And the price? The Interview GO remains an absurdly reasonable accessory, and when teamed with the Gen 3 system, it feels like a low-cost buff that dramatically expands your audio toolkit. It’s like unlocking a side skill tree you didn’t realize was hidden behind a $29 (AED 89) door.
Overall, the RØDE Interview GO and Wireless GO Gen 3 feel like a duo that was always meant to happen. The Gen 3 brings the brains, reliability, and improved sound; the Interview GO brings the charisma, ease, and instant “I’m an actual interview mic now” energy. Together they punch way above their weight class — and do it with surprising charm.
Verdict
The RØDE Interview GO + Wireless GO Gen 3 combo delivers a flexible, hugely practical handheld interview system that’s fun to use and impressively capable. The Gen 3’s improved audio fidelity and 32-bit float recording pair perfectly with the Interview GO’s simple, handheld transformation. Whether you’re interviewing strangers in a noisy hall or hopping between street segments, this tiny duo brings reliability, polish, and a surprising amount of personality to your kit.
