#Rode podcaster microphone mac os x

It is fully compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X computers, as well as several Linux distributions. The Podcaster features an internal pop filter, designed to minimise plosives sounds that can overload the microphone capsule and distort the audio output.

#Rode podcaster microphone free

Including an audiophile quality 18-bit resolution, 48kHz sampling A/D converter, the Podcaster processes all of the analogue-to-digital conversion internally, bypassing the computer's lower quality on-board sound controller altogether.Ī headphone output on the microphone body provides zero-latency monitoring, so the user can hear exactly what is being recorded, free of delay or echo. It also comes with a 10 year warranty which is incredible.The RODE Podcaster is a dynamic, end-address USB microphone that combines broadcast-quality audio with the simplicity of USB connectivity, allowing recording direct to a computer without the need for an additional digital interface.

#Rode podcaster microphone professional

I know that the price of this mic might put some people off but if you are planning to use a mic a lot for whatever reason then it is worth investing in a good quality mic as it will sound more professional and with this mic you don't have to worry about improving the sound quality after recording (unless you want to of course). I've only had to test this mic out twice before deciding that this is the mic for me. I was also able to turn the gain up to almost 70% without it picking up much background noise. In my very first test I was impressed by the RODE Podcaster USB mic as my voice sounded so clear when I listened to the recording and it hardly picked up any background noise (even though there is a lot of background noise in my home). Since it was the priciest out of the USB mics I thought that maybe it's due to the high quality that it is so pricey. I then read some more reviews and decided to try out the RODE Podcaster USB mic as I have seen some very successful internet marketers using this mic in their videos. Obviously, I decided that the AT2020 USB + mic was not for me. In fact it was very sensitive to background noise and I had to turn down the gain quite a bit so much that the recording volume was really low when I played it back. Since my home is on a main road and the sound indoors is not very well insulated the mic was picking up a lot of background noise like cars and buses driving by. I first bought the Audio Technica AT2020 USB + mic and tested it out. I needed it to make video tutorials and do podcasts but I also needed a mic that produced great quality sound out of the box without having to edit it and improve the sound quality. Nevertheless, both mics are great and therefore, four stars.īefore purchasing this mic I spent a good few days reading reviews of different microphones. The significantly higher price is not justified by the generally inferior versatility and equivalent recording quality compared to the Yeti. Taking all of these factors into account, I think the only advantage that the Podcaster has going for it is that a dynamic mic fits my current needs more than a condenser mic does. I was expecting to sound better over the Podcaster, given that it boasts about its professional recording quality but to me, this is not the case. The voice recording quality of both microphones is pretty much the same to my ears. The Podcaster only has one polar pattern while the Yeti can be switched between four different ones. a) it's mono only, playing both channels to both ears at all times and b) it causes a constant and very audible white noise in your headphones (even with the physical volume knob turned to 0 and the volume turned off on the PC). Headphone jack is vastly inferior to that of the Yeti. This means that I need to get pretty close to be able to record at the volume I am used to.

#Rode podcaster microphone windows 10

There is no physical gain control knob on the microphone and since it is a USB mic, there is no gain boost option in the windows 10 recording settings.

The built-in pop filter that works pretty well most of the time although it can be overwhelmed if you are very close to the mic.īoth microphones are ridiculously heavy and I even had to buy a new boom arm since my old one (which could just about manage the Yeti) could not carry the Podcatser.

The slimmer design of the Podcaster means that it can fit standard shock mounts which the Yeti cannot.

#Rode podcaster microphone upgrade

I bought the Podcaster as an upgrade from the Blue Yeti I had been using up until now and while I am decently happy with the new mic, it is not the unquestionable upgrade I was hoping for and has actually given me a new found respect for the Yeti.īeing a dynamic microphone, the Podcaster is much less sensitive to ambient noise and reverb compared to the Yeti.