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RODE Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone

BH #ROPODCASTER • MFR #PODCASTER
RODE Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Key Features
  • Broadcast-Quality Mic for Podcasting
  • Recording for Mac & Windows Computers
  • Internal Pop Filter Mitigates Plosives
  • 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output
Record high-quality vocals for podcasts and voice-over work right to computers with the RODE Podcaster, a USB microphone designed to sound great in home studio and mobiles setup. If all you have is a room and a computer, you can use this microphone to record your voice with professional resolution and clarity.
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RODE Podcaster Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Great Sound for Your Pordcasts
  • 3Works with Your Setup
  • 4Directional Polar Pattern for Home Use
  • 5Built-In 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • 6Professional Audio Capture
  • 7Simple to Set Up
  • 8Thoughtful Appointments

Record high-quality vocals for podcasts and voice-over work right to computers with the RODE Podcaster, a USB microphone designed to sound great in home studio and mobiles setup. If all you have is a room and a computer, you can use this microphone to record your voice with professional resolution and clarity.

Podcasters will appreciate the cardioid polar pattern—which naturally reduces room noise by rejecting any audio to the back and rear of the mic's capsule—as well as the built-in pop filter to minimize p-pops and plosives. The mic comes with a USB cable and a standmount, so you can set it up right out of the box.

Great Sound for Your Pordcasts
Perfect for recording podcasts or voice-overs on your computer, the mic offers a clear and present sound.
Works with Your Setup
The mic will operate with both Mac and Windows computers. No preamp, interface, converters, or mixer are necessary for recording your voice.
Directional Polar Pattern for Home Use
The mic has a cardioid polar pattern to tamp down any extraneous room noise. This directional polar pattern is a great choice if you're working out of an untreated room. The dynamic capsule can also be said to aid in minimizing room noise as it's less sensitive to noise compared to a condenser microphone.
Built-In 3.5mm Headphone Jack
The mic offers a headphone jack for monitoring. Just plug a pair of headphones into the headphone jack, and you'll be able to listen to your pro-quality audio in all its glory. Also, a convenient volume dial helps you raise or lower the headphone volume—you won't have to change the volume on your computer or your recording software to hear audio at your desired level.
Professional Audio Capture
This USB mic boasts a 96 kHz/24-bit converter, so you'll be able to record audio with the same specifications of a professional recording studio.
Simple to Set Up
Just plug the mic into your computer's USB port with the attached cable, select it as a device in your recording software, and you're ready to get to work. The mic runs off your device's power, so no need to plug it into a wall.
Thoughtful Appointments
An included USB cable means you can get up and running right away. An integrated pop filter helps mitigate vocal pops and plosives for a cleaner sound. A ring mount for a mic stand is also included.
UPC: 698813000920

RODE Podcaster Specs

Microphone
Primary Applications
Studio Recording, Broadcast, Podcast, Web-Streaming, Conferencing
Form Factor
Stand/Boom Mount
Intended Sound Sources
Speech/Voice Over
Sound Field
Mono
Element Type
1 x Dynamic
Diaphragm
1.10" / 28 mm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Orientation
End Address
Circuitry
Solid-State
High-Pass Filter
None
Indicators
1 x Single LED (Status)
On-Board Controls
Headphone Volume
Performance
Frequency Range
40 Hz to 14 kHz
Maximum SPL
115 dB SPL Peak
Sensitivity
-51 dB
Connectivity
Digital Output Connector
1 x USB-B
Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Cable Length
9.8' / 3 m
Digital Audio
A/D Conversion
24-Bit
Sample Rate
Up to 96 kHz
OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
*As of July, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Power
Bus Power
USB
Operating Voltage
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting
Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included)
Mounting Thread Size
5/8"-27 Female (3/8"-16 Female with Included Adapter)
Included Case
None
Included Filters
None
Dimensions
ø: 2.05 x L: 8.46" / ø: 52 x L: 215 mm
Weight
1.44 lb / 655 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.38 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6 x 5.6 x 2.9"

RODE Podcaster Reviews

Terrific kit, fast setup

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-02

This setup elevates your videoconferencing or webcam game to a pro level, without any specialized knowledge required. You don't need any audio mixer or adapters -- just plug the USB into your machine and you get magical sound. No drivers needed on Windows 11, I can verify. Apps automatically recognize the device. Ambient sound is removed and you get a really high quality voice signal.

The Rode Podcaster Kit is Fabulous!

By Elizabeth
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-08-17

I ordered the Rode Podcaster microphone for mainly podcasting and radio interviews to be recorded at home. With the offer of the Kit that B & H offered it just made life easy for me. The mic stand by Auray is excellent, not just good. In fact, it seemed stronger than the Rode mic stand equivalent that I could have bought separately. I am so happy with this purchase and will continue to look to B & H for these kinds of Kits which are well thought out!

One of the best microphones out there

By Cameron
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-29

The audio quality that I can get out of this microphone is phenomenal. And not just for a USB microphone, I think this could go toe-to-toe with some of the big boy XLR microphones + audio interface options out there. I have this set up with the Røde PSA1 Studio Arm and PSM1 shock mount in a carpeted room, but with nothing on the walls (definitely not an ideal space for recording audio) and I don't have any issues with background noise or echoes or anything. With how good this microphone is, I would only upgrade to an XLR mic (like the Røde Procaster) if I were doing interviews with others and so needed multiple mics, and then I would get the Rodecaster interface at that stage.

Best Mic I've ever had!

By Jonathan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-28

This is the best Mic I've ever owned. For years I was using blue mics and really didn't enjoy them. I switched to this mic and instantly knew I made the right choice

Decent podcasting mic, but overpriced

By Tristan
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-04

Not super impressed with the tone of these things...but pretty nice. As far as cardioid dynamic USB mics go, I kind of prefer the tone of the AT2100 (way cheaper too)

Not as great as I expected

By Tristan
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-04

These things look nice and are well built, but I'm not crazy about the tone on these. For a Cardioid Dynamic USB mic – I almost prefer the tone of the Audio Technica 2100x (less than half the price)

Excellent

By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-04-29

I was a little skeptical about moving from XLR to a USB microphone. Works amazingly well with Arch Linux and no issues so far. Very happy and highly recommended.

High Quality Mic (A Bit Quiet)

By Jonathan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-08-20

I have really enjoyed using this mic. It’s been a few weeks in and I am very pleased with the quality and sound style this mic has. One immediate downside I found is that it’s a bit quiet, and you don’t have a gain knob. You can either stay in a fixed, very close position (1 inch) while speaking, or use a virtual mixer (like Voicemeeter), which is what I did. Using virtual mixers can be a hassle for most users to set up properly and take time to troubleshoot. I wouldn’t recommend this mic to any beginner who doesn’t know what they are doing. However, for more experienced software users, you will be pleased with this mic. The cardioid pattern is very apparent, which is great. I would recommend buying another pop filter to slip on top of this to reduce plosives, which did make it through the built-in filter in some cases.

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