REVIEW – For the past few years, I have been working on various projects on several social media platforms. This year, I plan to ramp up producing content for those platforms and to be more creative about it. My wife has been working on her content that focuses on lifestyle choices and she creates a lot of content showing her gardening that includes planting all of our greens and green leaf produce for the year. She has been expressing her need to be able to set up her camera on a stationary tripod to shoot video and to be able to move around without impacting the level and quality of the audio as she talks to her audience. What she needs is a good Transmitter/Receiver mic system for her camera. So, let’s give this Godox WEC kit 1 wireless microphone a try.
What is it?
The Godox WEC kit 1 is a wireless microphone that can be used to record yourself as a single person or interviews with other participants. The kit includes a lapel clip-on transmitter with a built-in microphone and a dual-channel receiver with a 3.5mm TRS connector. You can also mount the receiver to the cold shoe mount of your camera with the integrated belt clip and use the included 3.5mm TRS and 3.5mm TRS to TRRS audio cables to connect the receiver to your camera or mobile device of choice. The Receiver and Transmitter can communicate with each other from up to 656 feet away via 2.4 GHz frequency. There are LED indicators on both devices that allow you to monitor power and mode status and there are onboard controls to toggle between mono and stereo modes. The internal rechargeable batteries power the components for up to 8 hours at a time and can be recharged using the USB-C charging ports in just 2 hours.
What’s in the box?
- 1 x Godox WEC kit 1 wireless microphone (Transmitter & Receiver)
- 1 x USB-A to USB-C Cable
- 1 x Windscreen
- 1 x 3.5mm TRS to TRS Audio Cable
- 1 x 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Audio Cable
- 1 x Instruction Manual
- 1 x Storage Box
Hardware specs
Design and features
- Globally universal 2.4GHz wireless transmission technology
- The maximum wireless transmission distance up to 200m
- Clear and stable sound quality with a denoise function
- Output volume adjustment and switchable mono/stereo mode
- Convenient pairing and stable transmitting and receiving
- Built-in lithium battery provides a long working time
The Godox WEC kit 1 wireless microphone features a lightweight and compact design with a maximum wireless range of approximately 200 meters. Its design includes an adjustable gain control and the long-lasting battery provides almost 8 hours of use on a single charge. It can be used with some mobile phones, most DSLR-type cameras, most video cameras, and a wide range of audio equipment. The following photos show the design and functionality:
Setup
Setting up the Godox WEC kit 1 wireless microphone is pretty basic. The first thing that I did was to charge the Transmitter and Receiver.
Once the devices were fully charged, I connected the Receiver to my Mackie DLZ Creator board using the 3.5mm TRS to TRS cable and attached the windscreen to the transmitter.
Pairing the Godox WEC kit 1 wireless microphone’s transmitter and receiver was straightforward, They paired on the first attempt. Here are the pairing instructions:
Once I paired the devices, I was ready to test.
Performance
The Godox WEC kit 1 wireless microphone is easy to set up and use and performs well. For my testing, I connected the Receiver to my Mackie DLZ Creator board. I tested the audio by itself and also did a comparison test with a much more expensive Sennheiser shotgun mic that I use when recording my 247 Real Talk Podcast episodes. While I did have to increase the gain quite a bit to get closer to the audio level of the Sennheiser, the Godox WEC kit 1 performed well. The connection was consistent, and the quality of the audio was acceptable. The Denoise function did not seem to make a huge difference,
Here is a short video that includes some of my comparison testing:
What I like
- Both the Transmitter and Receiver are lightweight and compact
- The battery life
- The easy setup process
- The included storage case and cables
- The quality of the recording especially when considering the price
What I’d change
- Not a change, but I wish I had the charging case with the kit I received
Final thoughts
The Godox WEC kit 1 wireless microphone is a great addition to my gear and adds versatility to my push towards more and better content creation, especially in environments outside of my home studio where mobility is key. Nice bang for the buck!! Well done.
Price: $59.99
Where to buy: Insstro and Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Insstro.
