Product details

The PodMic USB is an ultra-versatile dynamic microphone ideal for podcasting, streaming, gaming, voice overs, and other speech applications for content creation. It delivers rich, full-bodied sound and features both an XLR and USB output for connecting to an audio interface or mixer like a classic broadcast microphone, or directly to a computer for plug-and-play recording. The digital USB output features RØDE’s ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™ and powerful APHEX® digital signal processing for capturing studio-quality sound with ease, and a zero-latency headphone output complete with level control, making recording seamless. For even more versatility, the PodMic USB is also fully compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices, offering a high-quality portable podcasting or streaming solution.

Swiss Army Mic

The PodMic USB is a super versatile dynamic microphone for capturing rich, broadcast-quality audio in any scenario you can throw at it. Thanks to its dual XLR and USB connectivity, it is just at home in a recording studio connected to an analog mixer as it is plugged straight into your computer, or you can even hook it up to your smartphone for a grab-and-go recording rig. PodMic USB is perfect if you want one flexible microphone that will make your content sound amazing in any context.

Pro Sound When Creativity Calls

Featuring a high-power neodymium capsule, the PodMic USB delivers warm, highly detailed audio with incredible clarity, making it exceptional in speech applications. It features an internal pop filter for minimizing plosives, an internal shockmount to reduce vibrations, and comes with a studio-quality external pop filter to make sure you can capture crisp, clean audio every time.

All-in-one Recording Solution

The PodMic USB features powerful on-board DSP (Digital Signal Processing) powered by APHEX® that makes it easy to capture professional sounding audio. Use VoxLab™ to quickly dial in the perfect sound, or dive deep into the granular controls for the high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, and the legendary Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™. Monitor your audio with zero latency thanks to the headphone output, complete with on-board level control for controlling the volume of your audio. The perfect all-in-one recording solution.

Take Your Studio On The Road

Not only can you connect the PodMic USB to your favourite audio interface, mixer, laptop or computer, but it also connects seamlessly with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. This means PodMic USB is the perfect tool for capturing broadcast-grade audio while you’re away from the studio, or just want a more compact setup – it’s a professional and portable recording rig for the road.

Sleek Looks, Built to Last

With its classic broadcast microphone aesthetic and sleek matte black finish, the PodMic USB exudes class, but it is also incredibly rugged and built to last. The PodMic USB is constructed from high-grade components housed in a super durable body, more than capable of surviving the rigours of everyday recording in the home, in the studio and on the road, and comes with an industry-leading five-year warranty.

Features

• Broadcast-quality dynamic microphone
• Analog XLR and digital USB-C connectivity
• Fully compatible with Windows and Mac computers, and iOS and Android devices
• On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing
• Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™
• Built-in headphone output with volume control and zero-latency monitoring
• Compatible with RØDE’s suite of software – RØDE Connect, RØDE Central, RØDE Capture and UNIFY
• Integrated swing mount for simple and secure positioning
• Internal pop filter for minimising plosives and internal shockmount to reduce vibrations
• Studio-quality external pop filter included
• Robust, all-metal construction – incredibly rugged and highly durable
• Designed and made in RØDE’s precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

Specifications

• Acoustic Principle
  Dynamic
• Polar Pattern
  Cardioid
• Address Type
  End
• Frequency Range
  20Hz - 20kHz
• Output Impedance
  460Ω (XLR)
• Maximum SPL
  148dB SPL
• Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted)
  Analogue: 26dBA
  Digital: 19dBA
• Sensitivity
  -57 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.4 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 3dB
• Analogue Output Connectors
  3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack

In The Box

• 1 x PodMic USB
• 1 x SC29