Best YouTube Live Streaming Audio Setup - Rode PodMic + Elgato Wave XLR Unboxing and Review

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[@KevinKolbe]

Really appreciate that. Thanks!

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📝 Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Rode PodMic unboxing 01:56 What I like about the Rode PodMic 02:27 What I don't like about the Rode PodMic 02:57 Elgato Wave XLR unboxing 04:25 What I like about the Elgato Wave XLR 05:28 What I don't like about the Elgato Wave XLR 06:04 Sound demo of the mic 07:30 How much the Rode PodMic costs 07:57 How much the Elgato Wave XLR costs 08:16 Final thoughts

[@buckwilicker]

The Wave XLR allows you to use their Wave Link software with any XLR mic. This is a huge selling point for it because typically to use their software you have to use an Elgato XLR mic. The software gives you so many features like adding digital inputs so you can adjust volume levels on the fly for multiple things, EQ for whatever mic you have plugged in plus other audio effects. Definitely check it out if you haven't yet!

[@KevinKolbe]

Good info. Thanks for sharing.

[@stromboliolie8762]

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[@KevinKolbe]

Really appreciate that. Thank you!

[@vigamortezadventures7972]

Not bad actually compared to the scarlet. No additional preamp save 100$-200$ nice software easy of use

[@KevinKolbe]

Still my go-to mic too.

[@EnvyP]

your voice and personality are really comforting. keep it up! really quality content!!

[@KevinKolbe]

Wow. Thank you!

[@RobTaylor1966]

Thanks so much for your reply great vids!

[@KevinKolbe]

Appreciate that. In case you're interested, here's the new set-up I'm using. Sennheiser MKE 600 running into a Rode Streamer X (which also is a capture card). Links if you want to look at those (affiliate): Mic: amzn.to/3SztXHz Interface: amzn.to/48dxFwf

[@dtyusufceylan]

Your energy is amazing 💪🏻

[@KevinKolbe]

Thank you very much!

[@LauraDreams]

Thanks for the information and the inspiration, Kevin! That mic is beautiful, and it sounds good, too! Great review!

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@ivanferrero]

Thank you very much for your review!! I have been using an AT2020USB+ for almost three years, and now I think it´s the moment to change to Podmic (or procaster) + El Gato XLR because of it´s easy to plug and use and it will reject more non desired noises than my At2020USB (condenser usb). Thank you!

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad it helped. Will say it is soooo easy to use! Thanks for sharing.

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[@KevinKolbe]

Thank you

[@IstoNaoeOficial]

Audio looks great. Tks for share

[@KevinKolbe]

No problem 👍 Thanks for watching.

[@captn_unterhose]

thanks for this Video

[@KevinKolbe]

No problem!

[@sunwalker2438]

like your positive kind

[@KevinKolbe]

Thank you

[@wagonet]

Great video thank you

[@KevinKolbe]

Very welcome

[@mrsdesireerose]

Love it! Bought this setup for my new studio. Thanks man! #hairclubforever

[@KevinKolbe]

Rock on! You are gonna LOVE It!

[@mrsdesireerose]

Second best part - same day delivery

[@KevinKolbe]

Gotta love that.

[@jcool661]

I wonder what settings you have it, gain and what not.

[@KevinKolbe]

Good question. Best I can tell the gain was around 60. Only way to know is open the Wave app and see what numbers correspond with the lights around the knob.

[@RobTaylor1966]

Now that you have used it for awhile have you changed or are you happy with your purchase I am getting ready to buy a whole setup for my youtube channel?

[@KevinKolbe]

I just switched up my set-up to a new mic and interface but I can say this setup - the Rod Podmic and Elgato Wave XLR is still a great set-up.

[@darthbuzzkill]

Hey I'm thinking of getting the Wave Link XLR soon, I currently use the Scarlett Solo and a cloudlifter to boost the mic and not sure if I missed it but were you also using a booster or was that just the podmic straight into the xlr? Thanks for the great video!

[@KevinKolbe]

Nope, no booster at all. Podmic goes straight into the Elgato Wave XLR and that goes straight into the computer.

[@darthbuzzkill]

@@KevinKolbe thank you for getting back to me! i think i will try the elgato xlr with podmic and see how that goes for me :)

[@Weird_Quests]

@@darthbuzzkill You probably already have it - the reason why the Elgato Wave XLR is good is because it provides up to 75db of clean gain, whereas the Podmic only needs about 50dbish (depending on what level you are wanting to record at) Other interfaces can only provide 40-60db of gain, which is why they need the cloudlifter or equivalent, because when you max out the interface, you get a lot of interference. It was the reason I got the Elgato too - it sits around 60-70% for me and I get no hissing.

[@FieldGuidetoDIY]

Sometimes a USB mic has a slight delay where audio and video are out of sync. Did you do any adjustment and resyncing in this video? I like the mute indicator. Really cool.

[@KevinKolbe]

Nope. No adjustments at all either for sync or EQ.

[@sacredholisticenergy]

Thank you Kevin! Now do you know if this mic goes ok with an adapter for the iPhone. Or iPad

[@KevinKolbe]

That is a great question! I know you can get adaptors for XLR to USB. I would think it could work but haven't tried it.

[@sehrhobbylos]

pls test the samsom q2u with wave xlr

[@KevinKolbe]

Good idea. I'm a fan too of the Samson Q2U. Thanks for the idea.

[@kaezzuh]

Really needed this, great vid!

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks

[@SoloEverglow]

do you need pre amp like Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator?

[@KevinKolbe]

Nope. Works just fine plug and play.

[@SoloEverglow]

@@KevinKolbe okey. thanks for answer, nice video btw .

[@KevinKolbe]

Appreciate that. Thanks!

[@AetelasM]

Hey there! Loved the video! Had a quick question: Did you use any extra equipment for your Rode Podmic? I had bought the exact same setup, Wave XLR + Podmic, but when I plug the Podmic in- it only picks up a hissing sound at max. I've tested it with my Neewer Condenser Mic, which works like a charm. Just wanted to see if there was something I was missing, or if anyone else had this issue before exchanging. Thanks!

[@KevinKolbe]

Appreciate the comment. Nothing special in the hookup and no extra gear either. In fact, the XLR cable I'm using is an Amazon Basics.

[@Stealurmama]

I’m having the same problem at about 50% or higher I’m getting alot of hissing

[@KevinKolbe]

Interesting. Are you also using the Rode PodMic?

[@AetelasM]

Thanks for your diligent reply! I actually went about and grabbed another Podmic: 'Lo and behold, the second one worked. Looks like my first was just faulty. :)

[@KevinKolbe]

@@AetelasM great to hear. Let me know what you think about it.

[@NintendoNerdKim]

Hi, I have a question! I just recently purchased this mic with the M-Audio XLR interface and many of my friends have told me I was sounding very soft and then at one point sounding like a chipmunk. Should I consider using the Wave XLR instead? I purchased a different audio interface to pair with the M-Audio XLR interface in order for it to work? This is my first time using an XLR as I was coming from a USB.

[@KevinKolbe]

I don't know anything about the M-Audio interface so can't say for sure. I know mine sounds great but that's also because the mic is a solid mic. I prefer an XLR in this set-up over a USB since you should never get any audio lag which you can get sometimes with streaming apps. Having said that though, I find USB mics to be great too, I just use mine with my cameras. Hope that helps.

[@NintendoNerdKim]

@@KevinKolbe Thank you so much for letting me know! I actually am using the Rode Pod Mic and my friends initially told me I sounded very low on Discord and they had trouble hearing me and then I sounded like a chipmunk. I had to crank the gain ALL the way up for them to hear me.

[@KevinKolbe]

@@NintendoNerdKim it could be your audio interface. I have my level on the Elgato Wave XLR set to over half. Can't say for sure since it's not a number based but guessing around 55-60% volume.

[@nostriluu]

What's the best mic in the same price range if I want to keep the mic off-screen, in other words, a few feet from the person speaking? I find having a big mic on screen to be kind of distracting. Thank you!

[@KevinKolbe]

A couple to check out: Audio Technica AT885R: Audio-Technica AT875R and Rode VideoMic NTG. I’ve used the Rode before boomed just above me. Works great. Just got the other one so I can’t personally verify how it sounds but looks good.

[@xXbabyblazingXx]

how far do you set the gain on the wave xlr?

[@KevinKolbe]

A little over half. It doesn't have number so I can't give you the precise, but imagine an hour clock face, mine is around 6 if that helps.

[@xXbabyblazingXx]

@@KevinKolbe ya i can picture it, because i have the same set-up as you but then i start to get this static kinda noise when i'm doing zoom calls and facebook lives

[@KevinKolbe]

Hmmm. Not sure what would cause that. I've rarely adjusted mine once I found that sweet spot.

[@dude9237]

@@xXbabyblazingXx this mic has noticeable pre amp noise in comparison to something like a Scarlett solo interface. (I have both and tested multiple times to confirm)

[@dude9237]

As great as this sounds, I’m hearing quite a bit of static noise from the interface. Is this normal? Through this video and personally owning it and hearing it myself

[@KevinKolbe]

Hmmm...I don't hear the static you mention. I do think I had the volume a tad too high when I did that video. Since then have tweaked it some and never have any sound issues.

[@dude9237]

​@@KevinKolbe Hmm I see, thank you for your feedback. Are you using any sort of noise suppression of any kind to remove the lower sounding background noise?

[@KevinKolbe]

I don't do any audio processing while recording but when editing I use the AMAZING voice isolation feature in Final Cut Pro. Here's a video I did with several examples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnu2fmhnZa-soNE

[@dude9237]

​@@KevinKolbe Thank you for your feedback, this is extremely helpful! For some reason when I use Geforce Experience Overlay to save clips of gaming or something I can hear static noise in my recordings, but when I test it on the scarlett solo I don't hear it at all. I use a Rode Podmic and AT2020. It strictly comes down to interface. When in discord I don't hear it when communicating with friends. Seems to be an interface issue but unlikely. I have used 3 Elgato Wave interfaces, they all have the exact same result. So it can't be my particular unit either

[@bennysaa]

4:42 so I am a bit confused now. Do I need to plug in another audio interface there or is the usb c port for connecting the wave XLR into the computer? I thought the wave XLR IS the interface then c.c

[@KevinKolbe]

Great question. The USB port is for connecting to the computer, nothing else. The Wave XLR IS your audio interface so it would be all you'd need...well, other than a mic.

[@bennysaa]

@@KevinKolbe Thanks!!

[@katherine-oh3rt]

im new to this. does the podmic plug into the elgato wave then a pc only?

[@KevinKolbe]

Yes. The PodMic can't plug directly into your computer so you do need some type of audio interface. I use the Elgato Wave because it's just easy to use.

[@danielabenitez6903]

I just got mine and I hear a static/buzzing in the background does anyone know how to fix that ??

[@KevinKolbe]

Hey...answered part of this in your other comment. My PodMic runs thru the Elgato Wave XLR with no other booster. In fact, my mic level on the Elgato is barely over half. Try it without any boost then adjust in your programs and see if that helps.

[@marlonbonajos]

Is elgato wave xlr are possible to connect to maonocaster lite au-am200 as a sound card then connected to rode podmic? Thanks a lot!

[@KevinKolbe]

No idea. Never used that. The Elgato Wave XLR has one input (not counting headphones) for the XLR mic and one output.

[@marlonbonajos]

@@KevinKolbe Thanks alot! Hoping to build that set you've mention. :)

[@KevinKolbe]

Very cool. Let me know what you think after you build it.

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[@KevinKolbe]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@navalstudios7752]

@@KevinKolbe No problem, I'm pretty sure it was for partnership purposes, yet I don't have much information, the email should contain our ideas, looking forward to it! :D