![]() ![]() That’s where you’ll find all our courses on anything from planning and launching, through to editing, promotion, and even monetisation. Podcast equipment advice is just one of the offerings of The Podcast Host Academy. ![]() ![]() It’s a great mic, but it’s likely that other factors will lead you to choose an alternative. So, though I struggle to find fault with the Rode Podcaster, I also struggle to come up with reasons why someone might buy one. But, it costs a bit less, and can also serve as an XLR mic. It may not sound quite as good as the Podcaster. Perhaps with the Rode Procaster instead.įor USB options, I always find it hard to see past the Samson Q2U. When folks are able to justify spending three figure sums on their show, then it’s likely they’d opt for an XLR-based setup. However, it’s hard to imagine many scenarios where a podcaster might spend this amount of money on a USB mic. The Rode Podcaster is undoubtedly one of the best USB mics on the market, in terms of its sound quality, look, feel, and build. We didn’t apply any cleaning or post-processing: this is the untouched sound. Here’s a sound sample of the Rode Podcaster, recorded into Audacity on a Mac. You can get it on there with the Rode PSA1 boom arm for $330 or £217. If you’re buying the Rode Podcaster without any add-ons, brand new on Amazon, you’ll get it for around $225 or £125. These bundles tend to cost a bit more though than if you bought the mic on its own and opted for a cheaper (but still suitable) mount. You need to mount it on a boom arm.ĭepending on where you buy your gear, it’s common to see the Rode Podcaster packaged up with the Rode PSA1 boom arm. You’ll want something to hold the mic for you, reduce shock, and keep it out of your way while you’re not using it. You actually do need more than just a computer to run the Rode Podcaster “properly”. It doesn’t affect the volume of the audio recording. This only alters the volume of the audio playing through the headphones. There’s a little volume dial right above the jack. This enables you to monitor your audio in real-time. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack on the neck of the mic. It’s still a weighty piece though, with a tough and durable feel. It weighs 655g (less than a pound and a half), making it a bit lighter than its Rode Procaster cousin. This can come in handy for helping prevent those annoying pops and plosives in your audio. That aside, the Rode Podcaster has an internal pop filter built in. The Rode Podcaster falls into the former category.Ī simple way to sum up a typical Dynamic mic, is that they can be slightly less nuanced, as a trade-off for being more forgiving of sub-optimal recording conditions. Generally, microphone manufacturers build Dynamic or Condenser mics. That’s all you really need to know here, but if you did want a deeper dive into mic polar patterns, then fill your boots! Build of the Rode Podcaster This makes it an optimal design for recording one person, or one source. It focuses on sound directly in front of it, whilst isolating sounds coming from the sides and back. The Rode Podcaster has a Cardioid polar pattern. This can mean there’s less margin for error. Putting the confusingly similar names aside for now, the big attraction of USB mics is in their simplicity. The Podcaster, however, you can plug into your computer directly. To run the Procaster, you need additional equipment (such as a mixer or digital recorder). Essentially, it’s a mirror version of the Rode Procaster, which is an XLR model. But a run-through of the Rode Podcaster is long overdue. It’s been a while since we reviewed one, because I always get their names mixed up. ![]() We’ve got more Rodes than the Roman Empire here at The Podcast Host HQ. ![]()
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