Name: Podcaster
Brand: Rode
SKU: 404136
Rating: 4.2 (42 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

durable and sturdy enough to protect the mic during shipping
sweet and silky-smooth highs
literally used it on every single performer and with a good success too

zero-latency monitoring port
It s quite heavy due to its internal shock mount
The low-end is once again a bit bloated and lush

Microphone type: Stage/performance microphone
Direction type: Cardioid
Connectivity technology: Wired
Sensitivity: -51 dB
Frequency range: 40, 14000 Hz

Rode Podcaster - Pros & Cons

durable and sturdy enough to protect the mic during shipping
sweet and silky-smooth highs
literally used it on every single performer and with a good success too
Aesthetically it s very appealing
ability to view them much quicker as they are angled better for your eye line
quick and easy access
simplicity
versatility
and portability
A good microphone is essential
and a good microphone designed
it was still very crisp
clear
and top-notch
sounded excellent along the lows and mids
Easy to Use and Compatible with Numerous Operating SystemsUsing
It was extremely easy to get clean and clear sounds from this mic
excellent voice clarity and clean audio
a well-designed and constructed microphone
it was crisp and clean without unwanted noise
rich low mids
smooth mids
and clear high-frequency presence
the sound and range of the PodMic
the best value for money options and will provide good quality sound
it is a seamless product
heft that exudes well-made
and feels great in the hand

zero-latency monitoring port
It s quite heavy due to its internal shock mount
The low-end is once again a bit bloated and lush
up too much reflections from the walls and background too
it s more of a stationary mic
less margin for error
it costs a bit less
USB mics is in their simplicity
a little too expensive for anybody that is just starting on their podcasting journey
Anything you drag over to your computer will be in Read Only format
a large
hefty beast of a microphone
the pre-amp noise and it was unusable
EQ usually solves most of my muddy problems
Amazons are generally more expensive than in USA version
built-in microphone woefully inadequate
Internal pop filter and shock mount for capsule
the mic seems to stave off most peaks from distorting
the mic is missing basic stabilization and vibration control
Neither mic relies on the EQ and controlled dynamics of DSP
Both devices are wet with visible rain drops on them
It s far too powerful (and expensive
it s not quite as fully featured as a proper studio
Google Fi s most expensive and comes with unlimited data
extremely thick and long XLR cables
integrated pop filter
wasn t much bass in the RODE Podcaster
The mic is also on the heavier side
The mic does require a stand or boom arm
the swinging bracket that hovered below the XLR port
multi-track recording is only available via USB
The adapter is not expensive
that sucks the batteries more than the zoom devices
There is no option for USB in this
the Shure there are no cables or mic stand

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Rode Podcaster - Full Specifications

Microphone type	Stage/performance microphone
Direction type	Cardioid
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	1.0 %

Colour of product	Grey

Connectivity technology	Wired
USB port	yes

Sample rate	48.0 kHz
Bit rate	18.0 bit
Sensitivity	-51.0 dB
Frequency range	40 - 14000

Width	2.2 in
Height	2.05 in
Depth	8.46 in
Weight	23.1 oz

USB powered	yes

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Rode Podcaster Rode - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.9

Based on 6 reviews

MusicRadar

Published: 12.07.2021

Rode Podcaster review

Dynamic USB mic delivers rich broadcast speech performance

Tom's Guide

Published: 14.06.2021

Rode PodMic review

The Rode PodMic is proof that good microphones can come in small packages

Cameralabs

Published: 20.08.2018

Rode Podcaster review | Cameralabs

4.0

PCMAG

Published: 13.11.2018

Rode Podcaster Review

3.5

The Rode Podcaster is a somewhat rare dynamic (rather than condenser) USB microphone. It offers a broadcast-style design and signal without digital signal processing.