{"id":1772200,"date":"2022-02-08T18:48:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T18:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1772200"},"modified":"2022-02-08T18:48:17","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T18:48:17","slug":"rode-ai-micro-setup-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/rode-ai-micro-setup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Rode AI-Micro Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The R\u00d8DE AI-Micro is an excellent mobile audio interface to have both on the road and in the studio, so in this guide, we will show you how to register, set up, and connect the interface for the first time. Follow the sections below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"#Register-the-interface\"><strong>Register the interface<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Setup-and-connections\"><strong>Setup and connections<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Using-the-RODE-applications\">Using the R\u00d8DE applications<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Register-the-interface\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Register the interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get started, the first thing to do is register the AI-Micro with R\u00d8DE. Upon registration, you will receive an extended two-year warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Log into your <a href=\"https:\/\/warranty.rode.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R\u00d8DE account<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have an account yet, do so at this time.<\/li><li>On the next page, use the dropdown box to select the AI-Micro, enter the serial number (located on the box), then click <strong>Register<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/warranty.rode.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/02\/Rode-registration-page-1024x728.png\" alt=\"Rode registration page\" class=\"wp-image-1772201\" width=\"512\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/02\/Rode-registration-page-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/02\/Rode-registration-page-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/02\/Rode-registration-page-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/02\/Rode-registration-page.png 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the image to register your AI-Micro with <meta charset=\"utf-8\">R\u00d8DE.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Setup-and-connections\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Setup and connections <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1ad\"><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>If you\u2019re using an iOS device with a Lightning port, you <strong>must <\/strong>use the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/SC15Cbl--rode-sc15-300mm-lightning-to-usb-c-cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rode SC15 Lightning to USB-C cable<\/strong><\/a>. Also, you cannot use phantom-powered mics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your AI-Micro is registered, it\u2019s time to get set up and connected! It\u2019s perfect for mobile users recording in the field or performing on-location interviews, but it\u2019s also great for recording podcasts and livestreams at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The connections are straightforward, so you\u2019ll spend more time recording and less time setting up. It\u2019s class-compliant and bus-powered, so no additional power or drivers are necessary for it to run correctly on your device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is connect the R\u00d8DE AI-Micro to your mobile device or computer using the included cables, and the interface will take care of the rest. Your computer or mobile device will automatically detect the interface and set the Micro as the default playback and recording device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Using-the-RODE-applications\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Using the RODE applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can use any third-party software to record audio with your AI-Micro, you will need to use R\u00d8DE\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-use-rode-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect application<\/a> (PC and Mac), Reporter application (mobile devices), and R\u00d8DE Central (for all devices) for expanded functionality and interface configuration. You can also update the firmware of your AI-Micro using any one of the three apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"RODE-Connect\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">RODE Connect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-use-rode-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R\u00d8DE Connect<\/a> is used when connecting the AI-Micro to your computer. This software lets you set up and connect your R\u00d8DE products within your streaming or recording software. Be sure to keep this tab open and check out our guide below to learn how to use R\u00d8DE Connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-to-use-rode-connect\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/Rode-Connect-Setup-Guide-Featured-Image-2.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">How to Use Rode Connect<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Learn more about how to set up and use the RODE connect software.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"RODE-Reporter\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">RODE Reporter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>R\u00d8DE Reporter is a mobile app available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.rode.rodereporter&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play Store<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/r%C3%B8de-reporter\/id1066635435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store<\/a>. While you can use any recording app on your Android or iOS device, R\u00d8DE Reporter is preferred as you have complete control of the interface, which includes adjusting individual input levels, enabling the hi-pass filter, and selecting the mode you\u2019d like to record in (<em>Merged, Split, Stereo<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.rode.rodereporter&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/02\/rode-reporter-GPS.jpg\" alt=\"rode reporter google play store\" class=\"wp-image-1772203\" width=\"356\" height=\"109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/02\/rode-reporter-GPS.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/02\/rode-reporter-GPS-300x93.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click to download from the Google Play Store<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/r%C3%B8de-reporter\/id1066635435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2022\/02\/Rode-reporter-app.jpg\" alt=\"Rode reporter app\" class=\"wp-image-1772202\" width=\"223\" height=\"97\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click to download from the App Store<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"RODE-Central\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">RODE Central<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>R\u00d8DE Central is an application available for both mobile and desktop setups. This software is best used for device configuration with third-party audio applications and when you want to control the channel modes, high-pass filter, and direct monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1772213,"template":"","categories":[142726],"tags":[370467,57434,54722,53790,326993],"storecat":[],"itemids":[354466],"manufacturers":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this guide, we will show you how to register, set up, and connect a RODE AI-Micro interface for the first time. 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