BREAKING DOWN THE MASSIVE RODE PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

[@agambhasin]

Totally interested in the Duo & Pod2, I love my PodMic and I can’t wait for the new one

[@joeygwood]

Finally! I've been waiting for someone to make a product like the Streamer X for a while now. It's such a simple idea that companies have been sleeping on. Rode is killin' it!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I really want to try it out...it looks like an amazing product to replace all the pieced together setups out there...

[@RandumbTech]

I’ve wanted the RCP for years, but never bought cuz of its size and price. I’m hoping the Duo is in the $400 range. If it is, I’m sold! The charging case is desperately needed too. Can’t wait!

[@dickginkowski6071]

The original Rodecaster Pro is now being sold for under $400US.

[@ToddDolce]

Hoping the DUO goes for $300 or less! I might jump on it at around $280.

[@SxC97]

Price is listed at $500 at B&H :(

[@ToddDolce]

@@SxC97 ouch! Thanks for shattering my hopes. Lol. Thats a rip off NOT a chance in heck its worth that.

[@sglivetv7886]

The Streamer X looks like a potentially useful tool for combining XLR audio with HDMI video. I hope the the HDMI passthrough will also carry audio signal from the XLR input.

[@famousarmystudio]

The main reason XLR will remain the standard is power. USB does not carry enough power to run higher end analog electronics at a level that remains high end. Yes USB mics have become better, but until higher power can be pushed through USB, then things will remain the same. Also you have USB mics handling not only the mic electronics, you have an AD converter pulling more power inside the mic. More power equals better sounding mics, mic preamps, and AD/DA converters.

[@MarineX]

I look forward to the Go 2 firmware update and charging case. I use them less because I can't pause recording.

[@parkereimerl2]

By far my #1 source for all things audio! Keep up the good work

[@creatorsvillage]

I’m here at NAB and got to take a look at all of it up close. Very cool. The funny thing is, Rode doesn’t have their own booth, they piggybacked on B&H. Still, great to see it up close.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Really no booth?? Wow. I am committing to going next year fully Already told the wife...just need to formalize when the dates are announced.

[@topside1528]

Hello everyone, I have question. I'm trying to stream in a music studio where there are multiple people sitting around the room, its only small baring in mind. Right now we are using a Neumann condenser mic however it struggles to pick up people far away and we don't want to increase the gain as the music from the speakers will feedback. Is getting multiple dynamic mics a good option. Or maybe one dynamic near the speakers and another condenser at the back of the room? Or will clip mics be something i have to look into? I've been watching Kenny beats the cave and I'm just wondering how they get it.

[@And-c7n]

One thing as a company to build what people need. It's another to build a product that people didn't know they actually needed, and suddenly want. Example 1: being the car vs a faster horse. Example 2: USB Microphones for Aiden.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Bahaha

[@steffancavill-fowler1306]

Hi there, given your review on the Zoom P4 could you compare to the Duo? A head to head would be interesting. I like the portable potential of both.

[@TransplantHelper]

I have the wireless Go one and bought the Go2 last week but I returned it within hours. It was not worth the upgrade for me. I wanted the onboard recording capability but it was very disappointing as it was impossible to tell on the transmitter if I was actually recording.

[@noeyjade]

I love these videos, just watched your Zoom P4 Podtrak review

[@funtsittavaa2nd]

Definitely looking forward to the review of the Rode bag, with full fashion show and runway walks how it fits different styles 👍

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Oh....I will shake it

[@thomaslthomas1506]

The thing making Rode products a deal killer for me is lack of Pre-amps I need at least 6, 8 would be best.

[@ErenCaner]

As a full time KZbinr and owner of Rode Procaster Pro 2, this new Duo device would highly be enough for me.

[@alexlechanteur3606]

I'd say, Lewitt, austrian audio and Rode have been pushing it.

[@tstankie]

"Rode is the Apple of audio gear" - it's exactly what came to my mind in the morning after checking their website :)

[@Aaliyahchannel2024]

Over hyped and over priced. Yep. Definitely apple

[@DarkCornerStudios]

How is it overpriced?

[@Aaliyahchannel2024]

@@DarkCornerStudios Are you kidding lol

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@Aaliyah considering I did the video...no. Just asking you to back up what you said...

[@Aaliyahchannel2024]

@DarkCornerStudios Almost a grand it's ridiculous. Like apple they seem to have a complete monopoly in the market. Ive worked at Commercial radio stations with cheaper mixers... Rode takes advantage and people are willing to waste their momey. But don't get me wrong...if you wanna buy overpriced stuff gone gor it. Most people buying rodecaster are amatut wannabe Podcasters incoherently mumbling over eachother. They be better off getting a cheap usb mic for their star wars break downs.

[@SteveWisey]

3:42 Rodecaster Duo 4:47 Streamer X 6:18 Podmic USB

[@knowyourjoe8826]

My prediction is that if R0DE hits the right price point on the Streamer X and the R0DECaster Duo the gap will be so wide the competition will need something akin to a Millennium Falcon to begin to close it. That is unless they decide to to provide a HyperDrive update to their offerings... LOL Personally I would like to see R0DE to provide a sound/effect library that is downloadable their products that is assessable through their software.

[@codythep]

Dude! You know your stuff, thanks for the break down. I wish the duo was a quad! Having multiple guests is out of the question unless of course we get the USB Pod Mic. Same for the X. This is actually the most exciting one for me, as it indicates a more powerful video/audio combo streamer for the future.

[@codythep]

The little things like “hope that locks so I don’t accidentally stop recording” but was 100% lead to the same conclusion of Rode creating a really beautiful Apple style ecosystem.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Cheers and thanks for the kind words!!

[@durellteesdale7297]

So what’s the release date . Easily RODE will get an award for the show . RODE is crushing it right now. I’m totally blown away

[@DarkCornerStudios]

No idea yet...though we will probably know somewhat after NAB

[@Thinkingman72]

So with DUO priced higher than Livetrak 8 and Mixcast4, love to see a feature/price comparison and maybe dig into how useful the additional features of Rodecaster DUO are in the hands of most podcasters.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Gotta remember...pricing has NOT been confirmed by Rode. But if so...that's exactly what I will be doing

[@Thinkingman72]

Looks like confirmation no?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@Tim Brinkley no...there has been no word from Rode whatsoever. Just "leaks"

[@Thinkingman72]

I guess I misunderstood the whole "pre-order" thing with a price on it on the B&H page

[@seanwebb605]

Someone stayed up late.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

When I scheduled the release...I didnt change the time...and it defaults to midnight. Only done that once before...but meh...didnt hurt the performance of the video

[@seanwebb605]

@@DarkCornerStudios Oh I get it. You're doing this on computers. That makes sense.

[@GadesChannel]

Small rodecaster - intersting! I'm curious about the price. However, I'll watch news,for sure 😁

[@kr8s]

If it's around 250... It will sell sell sell

[@nata.sasmita]

@@kr8s I guess, the price gap compared with the big brother will be not too far. Around 100 to 200. Don't forget that Rode is a greedy company.

[@kr8s]

@@nata.sasmita the 1st gen can be found for 500 and mixcast by tascam for 400 they would be stupid to put it above 350. Also i think rode is not very expensive considering podmic is below 100 and nt1 under 250.

[@redcomn]

I'm buying boss gigcaster 8 now tho

[@CONTENTCREATORCORPS]

Interesting indeed, but to be clear: Rode is _trying_ to be the Australian version of Apple. They also have been developing the bad habit of rushing things out before they're actually ready for prime time. Case in Point: My RCP II is still wonky (my third), as are thousands of others. Promises of firmware upgrades get made, then make that sound Douglas Adams said he enjoyed as deadlines went whooshing by. Don't get me wrong: I really appreciate Rode, and have championed and recommended their products over and over (the Podmic is pretty much a perfect product in my mind, right when the world needed it) but you often pay a price for being on the bleeding edge...

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah...it's the price that the company...and early adopters share. Really difficult to be perfect when being the first to do everything To be honest though...even with bugs...who else you gonna recommend?

[@CONTENTCREATORCORPS]

@@DarkCornerStudios Agreed. First to market is still being first, and setting the bar for everyone: both competitors and themselves. "Move fast & break @#$%" still moves the needle.

[@TheHalfmanofOz]

I really like Rode's products, but their software lets them down. With Rode reporter, using all rode products (rode AI micro, rode lav mic), if I wanted to select on option (for example, high pass filter) I couldn't click on it unless I pushed a non-corresponding part of the screen (generally up and to the right). This problem persisted across android and iOS devices when I tested it. In addition, it would often fail to save my recording and it was difficult to get the recordings off the device as they are hidden and if the app was playing up there was no way to access them directly. The ratings on both google play and apple store attest to the issues people are having. With Rode Unify, initially when I tried to download the software from their website I kept getting redirected to an unrelated file. Eventually, after over 10 attempts I was able to download the correct file. Lastly, having used the Rode Unify software I can say that it has some quirks. I have used a few different products that can route audio (go xlr mini and zen go) both of which were easier to setup. Also, once I got things setup they did work correctly apart from an odd bug where discord was coming through super quiet even when set to max volume in both the discord app and Rode Unify. Very puzzling stuff. As an early adopter of the Rode Unify software (I subscribed for a month, the first month it came out) they even sent me a free XCM-50 as it went from subscription to free due to issues people were having. Hopefully with a bit more time they will iron out their software issues then I'll be with you 100%.

[@jasonflt]

@1:39 all good for IOS but what about Android ???? DJI did it right by having a charging case part of the package.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I hear ya fellow Android brother. But all Rode stuff is built on Mac stuff. I will petition for it...I promise

[@jasonflt]

@@DarkCornerStudios thanks, I went straight to rodeo KZbin page and I'm not the only one that isn't happy with their only iOS announcement on an app.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@Jason FLT it is kind of expected. Android has its own challenges for development. Considering it covers a wide swath of phones and unique specs For Apple...there is one phone

[@dalebishop2632]

RCP2 us massive overkill for me but, if they don't over price it, the Duo may be a good fit. I will just have to wait and see. Thanks

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah...I know a LOT of people that say the same. Props to Rode for listening to their potential audience

[@dickginkowski6071]

@@DarkCornerStudios Original RCP is now

[@geraldpolymath]

Awesome products.

[@judsonleach5248]

I see YOU are up late as well, Sir! - Coffee??? Lol BTW - that tiny STREAMER X REVOLUTION looks FUN! - this fat old retired sound engineer has always been a sucker for the blinking lights ever since I was a little boy sitting in front of “Lost In Space” and the Jupiter Two’s control panels! - “Danger Will Robinson!” Lol :-) Cheers! - Judson & Buddy! - God Bless You ALL!!! :-)

[@yoshilikestrains]

to be honest the rode things look kind of plasticy. Also i think its really tailored towards streamers with one of the key features beeing the controls. I dont see much use as a musician. Maybe im missing something here but i don't think they are at the same level in terms of Hardware Plugins and Build quality as for example Universal audio. For people who need a lot of inputs the products are completly out of the question

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Where were these products at the start of the pandemic? They are giving blackmagic a run for their money now in streaming.

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Awesome

[@mathiassiebert1217]

You forgot to say that all updates and carrying case are taken from DJI Mic DNA. It's not bad when Rode gets his inspiration from DJI, but you make it sound like Rode just "invented" 2 new important updates and a carrying case. No, it's not like that. You copied all of that from DJI Mic. If you should mention that if Rode doesn't do it.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Dude it's a charging case. Nothing ground breaking. Didn't even know DJI had one... Also I didn't make it sound like anything...I was reacting to their announcement video.

[@djmidnightwolf]

I buy stuff and Rode comes out with a better solution. FML.

[@durellteesdale7297]

This is insane . I peed my pants

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Me too buddy. Me too