Features and Specifications of the RØDECaster Pro II

In this video, RØDE Product Specialist, Julian takes you through the features and specifications of the RØDECaster Pro II.
Key features of the RØDECaster Pro II:
- The ultimate audio solution for content creators, including podcasters, live streamers, musicians, and more.
- Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps™ deliver world-class audio quality with stunning clarity and transparency.
- High-performance quad-core audio engine delivers significantly more processing power than any other content creation console.
- Studio-quality APHEX® audio processing for superior sound quality and unmatched flexibility in any recording application.
- Powerful on-board effects, including reverb, echo, robot, pitch shifting and more unlock unlimited creative possibilities.
- Groundbreaking SMART pads for triggering sounds, voice effects, MIDI commands and mixer actions - eight banks of eight pads for 64 unique actions.
- Endlessly customisable, with nine individually assignable channels, on-board granular editing, fully programmable SMART pads and more allowing any creator to design their perfect setup.
- Advanced Bluetooth® connectivity with wide-band speech for ultra-high-quality phone call integration and audio streaming, wireless monitoring, and more.
- Unrivalled connectivity, with dual USB-C interfaces for connecting two computers or mobile devices, studio-grade Neutrik® combo inputs for connecting microphones and instruments, plus Wi-Fi, Ethernet and more.
- 5.5-inch high-definition touchscreen (with haptic feedback) and rotary encoder for easy navigation and control.
- Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia.
00:38 - Meet the RØDECaster Pro II
02:30 - Neutrik® combo inputs
02:48 - Revolution Preamps™
04:04 - On-board APHEX™ audio processing
05:20 - Voice effects
05:53 - Fully customisable mixer
08:08 - SMART Pads
09:03 - Connecting hardware
10:41 - Using RØDE Central
11:05 - Future firmware updates
Learn more about the RØDECaster Pro II here: rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mi...

[@30MinutosdeClamorADios]

It's an Amazing Product just a Completed Studio in one simple Board. Love It!!!

[@ProgressiveAction]

The next thing they need to make is a Rodecaster pro mini.

[@swschilke]

Like a two input version which is pocket sized, maybe four pads. Like a field recoder thingy? H6 H8 etc. Competition

[@koenignero]

I simply dont get it why we need big a** pads and all that large pots. MAKE IT SMALLER

[@Herian_lml]

Then Rodcaster pro Max, with 8 or 12 xlr inputs

[@EmoEmu]

1 xlr input, no instruments and optimised for game streaming. That would make for an insanely popular product in the sector.

[@ProgressiveAction]

@@swschilke They need something that can blow the podtrak 4 out the water.

[@marsgizmo]

excellent new version! great job to the entire team! 👏😎

[@blakepace]

Wowzers! This solves all the issues I have had with my beloved Rodecaster Pro trying to mix in my Roland keyboard. Whee! I can hardly wait to add this to my admittedly RODE heavy studio setup. Accessories, too! I'm a kid in a candy store again! Thank you so much for answering all my wish list items!

[@zenstrukt]

I want this more than I initially thought... It's just perfect!

[@djTLMtv]

Amazing work Julian! You guys have done it again!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@HomesickMac]

Finally the update is here. I got me a Tascam Mixcast4 because of some very minor advantages over the RCP, but now all that is gone, I'll be getting the II immediately. So many great features, the one killing option is linking inputs into a stereo "one fader" operation. This is ideal for my matched pair of Oktava MK-012 condensers used in front of an acoustic guitar while livestreaming. The vocals are handled by Røde VideoMic NTG, I think I'll be set. Congrats on the release and good luck!

[@counterclockwisekc3345]

I’ve had the Pro and love it! I just got my Pro 2 and look forward to using this for my podcasts!

[@twxgolf]

This is literally everything I have been waiting for

[@thescepterofjudah12]

I don’t have a complaint about anything I heard! I cannot wait to purchase one of these excellent devices! This thing is simply amazing.

[@marlondecruz2502]

One word RODE Team ... WOW !!!

[@StormyWeather21]

The Dual USB-C is so clutch for dual PC streaming! I've been debating getting the Rode Caster Pro so I can have multiple mics but wasn't sure how I'd connect my two pc's. This just made my choice so much simpler. Love my go xlr but this is clutch

[@supercircusradio7454]

Congratulation! That sounds amazing! We are using the Series 1 in our studios - and it works brilliant! Now we are very excited to make the switch to the new Pro II. We'll keep the PRO I as a spare desk just in case.. or for tough outfield recordings :-)

[@ShannonHernandez]

Yes! A mount! This is the whole reason I didn't buy the original Rodecaster! I'm buying this! Plus, this update is the closest thing I have seen compared to the radio station's mixing board! This is SUPER powerful for the price! I'll be pre-ordering!!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Looks neat! I’d love to get my hands on one of these boys.

[@MrYankosG]

Oh! My God! You did it again!

[@ChrisRuggiero]

This looks incredible, can't wait to get my hands on one

[@DJSkandalous]

Quick Question, are we able to use a fader for a program such as Spotify or Chrome/Browser audio for our live streams? This is something the Wave 3 and other products simplified.

[@rodemic]

The USB 1 input comes with a discrete virtual channel for chat applications, on Windows OS this can be used to assign specific programs such as Spotify or Discord etc.

[@xCrystalTokyo]

@@rodemic Really Thought of everything you guys are a beauty!

[@Beatwalker]

Or just use Voicemeeter.

[@aiesrplays]

@@rodemic will this be a feature for the original RODECaster pro in near future aswell?

[@FreerunMediaService]

Keep in mind that use of Spotify according to the general agreements, is not allowed for public performance. Officially it's not even allowed for use in radio broadcasts but on the other hand, they pay licence fees most of the times.

[@Plech]

This looks amazing! The dual USB alone might be enough of an upgrade to replace my GoXLR for dual PC recording ad streaming😱

[@brekirm]

I wouldn't, you'll loose your virtual audio cables, where the goxlr has 8 virtual cables that will dows cam see, I've just bought the rodecaster pro 2 realised this and had to return and return to the goxlr

[@Montagic]

@@brekirm this aged a little poorly given Helicon fired the entire team that handled all software & drivers for the GoXLR, basically killing it. Also, you can use virtual audio cables through a different software solution quite easily if that’s what your after, although I’m pretty sure Rode has said something like this is in the pipeline

[@brekirm]

@Montagic yea I've since gone with the rodecaster pro 2 now and love it

[@Montagic]

@@brekirm nice! It honestly seems to be the best option given the Helicon news. I tried to use the Apollo Twin in my setup, but thunderbolt support for Windows is in a god awful state right now, and this seems to be amazing in every area I could ask for. The dual connectivity is probably what I’m most excited about for my WFH setup. Mine comes tomorrow 😁

[@brekirm]

@Montagic enjoy, it can be a bit confusing at first but I've had it for 2 months now and I'm enjoying it, just wish they had vitual cables for simplicity, but other than that I'm enjoying it

[@carlos_mann]

I liked the first one SO MUCH, I had to buy two of them!! lol (literally JUST bc I liked the product THAT much!) Now with this one, and all of it's new capabilities, features, and awesomeness, I'll have to be buying this one as well. Just because it is such a cool piece of gear.

[@Kemonds]

Sooo hype! I cannot wait to get my hands on this 😍

[@sirgigolo]

Glad I waited for this

[@JaeYeu]

Big fan on the first one, might get this one I hope they make a mini version because I would prefer that.

[@rodemic]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Nilser007]

@@rodemic Yes please! A Mini Version would be awesome!

[@niibarnorsaba]

Got mine today. Already testing the vocals out for the launch of a podcast. Cheers Rode!

[@paweplinta1565]

Congratulations RØDE

[@Saimsboy]

Hi. One question... What about the latency? As a music device, with line inputs, we expect low latency while using a DAW, in order to use it as an audio interface and not only streaming device. Is it possible?

[@KurtisB]

The latency on the Rodecaster Pro is very low. I'd assume this one is even better.

[@Saimsboy]

@@KurtisB Yup, but you are talking about direct monitoring. Remember that in order to do multitrack in a DAW software, we must install the Asio4all driver, and then the RODE Asio. Both caused a lot of latency.

[@officialpeezy]

I never had any issues with the rodecaster recording to Adobe audition

[@bayburtluzihni8103]

As a person who was a sound engineer in a Podcast Firm which is using Rodecaster Pro, the preamps and built-in effects etc. are definitely not good enough for a professional tasks. I am also a bedroom musician and I'm using the zoom h6 both for podcast and music records. Extremely cleaner preamps and no latency and fantastic XY mic. Also I'm using it for short movies, documentaries, commercials.... Because it is portable and beast! You can use it as a multi-channel audio interface up to 6 channels without any driver. I think, Rodecaster's are made to be easy to use. I think musicians and sound staffs are not the target audiences. I have 3 different Rodecaster Pro and I'm using the Podcaster, Podmic, Shure Mics, AKG C314, Rode NTG 3, Sennheiser Booms but there is a lot of noise in all of them. Especially with Rode mics... So, I'm carrying my Zoom H6 to everywhere, rather than using one of my Rodecaster because of the huge audio quality difference.

[@Luke-vg7ut]

@@bayburtluzihni8103 I’ve noticed that most of the noise is generated by the headphone preamps being absolute garbage and doesn’t actually end up on the recording but I hope the RCP 2 is even better

[@croxtoncrimefiles]

I’m about to buy this since I’m starting my own internet radio station. Can’t wait.

[@CyberPodcast]

Just ordered mine. I hope I get it soon.

[@kalkydra]

Finally, a powerful replacement for the GoXLR!. Looking forward to test it!. cheers!

[@SamerChidiac]

Can’t wait!

[@DJSkandalous]

Stop making me spend more money RODE! 😂

[@bdcontent0922]

Always love it Rode New tech

[@OfficialNetDevil]

Already preordered mini within 30 seconds when you uploaded the announcement of the RCP2. 🙂

[@amangrayfilms1538]

Rode is doing a good job innovating. I like these products for that reason. Like Apple products, Rode team is doing a good job from concept to product.

[@GypsyStacker]

BEAST MODE!!!

[@StarkillaDe]

One thing that would be very interesting if there would be more advanced routing features to come maybe with later firmware updates. I see in the video that you already have a discrete channel for voice chat etc. but maybe this could be also be made extendable so that i could split up audio sources on the pc and have for example Spotify, Voice Chat, PC Sound and also Game Sounds on different lines.

[@Alexandra-Rex]

You can do this already AFAIK.

[@FullFrontalExposure]

Mine will be here tomorrow!

[@steveseymour9805]

Looks great! You should make a sidekick console to add 2 more mics. Sometimes I have 6 people on my podcast. It would be a great addition.

[@realmattjc]

Looks great 👍

[@hybridt]

I gotta say im very impressed with this i own the original and i love it but the pre amps in the 2 has me sold

[@CarHound]

This is amazing!

[@blackshadoworig]

wow! wish list! keep it up Rode.... 🤩😍

[@MyTerryw]

Looks nice, if it works well with windows, so I can record multitrack and hit play to hear without changing settings that would be great. Also auto ducking better along with a hard limiter on output would be enough for me to take the plunge. Wonder whether you would be able to have an add on unit for additional faders to extend the console?

[@DigitalCrates]

wow this looks amazing

[@MCMAGIC.]

SHEESH 🔥 This is Amazing!

[@AkramShoots]

Was looking got something similar, looks like it's here 😋🤩

[@GroovesGlobal]

Hoping for the ability to set and save “scenes” like on the QSC Touchmix for when I need to switch from music mode to podcasting to streaming. This would end the competition. Maybe in an update? Love your products! Congrats! 🎉

[@FAMEAcademyNY]

Im looking to replace my TouchMix for podcasting... Im STILL having Power supply issues.

[@joachimjohann873]

amazing.i need this.

[@avrilcadabra]

Looks great!

[@SilverbackChroniclesPodcast]

I have it now. I love my rode caster but this is insane. I know batman feels when he first got his utility belt.

[@AveMcree]

Omg you guys never stop 😂😂

[@ThePsykoGamer]

Definitely not a bad thing lol

[@avengingsylph]

While this is definitely a great upgrade....I still really like the design of the first Rodecaster.

[@MinisterioRumboAlCielo]

I just want the reverb fx on the old one. But boy this looks good.

[@RadicalElder]

My question is about monitoring. I swapped from a GoXLR to the Wave semi recently as the Wave allowed me to turn DOWN the music I hear but leave it on for the stream output. I don't want to turn the music completely off but in my experience, if I get everything right the music is too loud for me when it's perfect for stream. Too many headaches ... or no audible music. With Wave I have this set like 30% apart and it works like a dream. I'll get one of the first RCP2s if I can change the monitoring levels and I'll probably stick with the Wave for now if I can't.

[@creedoonist]

Finally optimized for the beloved Shure SM7B. Love it!

[@studiolebruno]

did you know that apple now makes audio gear? it's a company named RODE. Perfect device!

[@buburuzaasmr]

Lovely.

[@jellymixxtvonline2773]

Amazing this is amazing

[@swansaudio]

great job!!!

[@markwild8692]

Do you guys remember writing this? No Reverb? If you downloaded the beta version of 2.1, you may have noticed that we removed the reverb effect from the firmware. Don't worry, it will return! We’re working on making it a more practical and fun feature, so keep your eyes peeled for it in future updates, and be sure to let us know how you might use reverb in your podcasts.

[@TioYesi]

Wooooooooow!!!!!!

[@dougsthang]

Good job Julian

[@Bermudaoficial]

I got the rode caster pro now i have to get this one

[@ThePsykoGamer]

Looks like I may be purchasing this one and selling my original RCP. I love the sounds of not needing to have a Cloudlifter or a Fethead of some sort to make the audio much better. I think that's the only gripe I had on the RCP and that was having to keep the mixer turned almost all the way up to make any sort of difference in the sound and it gave a slight white noise type sound when you go to high.

[@rodemic]

You will no longer have that gripe with the Revolution Preamps™ of the RØDECaster Pro II 😊

[@MrEcock]

One thing I can't find out, and would be a make-or-break feature. For streaming, when connecting game audio to one channel and the chat audio in another channel, currently on the Rodecaster Pro there is no way to mix-minus the game audio from the people connected on the chat audio channel. Is there going to be more advance mix-minus features in the Rodecaster Pro II that would allow me to choose what outputs are being sent down each channel, so that the people on the other ends of the chat channel only hear Mic 1 and not the Game audio?

[@johnnytrayes4734]

AWESOME 🤩🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤩

[@willsweetfm]

Hello and congrats for this Rodecaster Pro II ! Can you tell me if the two USB inputs can be plugged to the same computer ? In the video you tell that we can plug two devices, but can i connect the two usb ports to the same computer to have two virtual outputs on the computer, and so play on two differents faders on the rodecaster Pro II from my computer ? Many thanks.

[@ollyw9998]

This was my question too! As im a broadcaster this would make it so much easier to mix the audio from the playout software when recording!

[@DeanReynoldsMusic]

This is crazyyyyyy! OMG!!

[@danielschaller-digitalmark9068]

Using two Rodecaster Pro and super happy with them, I'm really looking forward to test the version II, congrats guys

[@34Media]

Can we get a mobile weather resistant version , smaller less features for us mobile creatives. Bluetooth to headphones wireless go system and cameras would be great. Maybe in a 7 " form factor we can hot shoe on top of camera ? cheers. looks great keep those great ideas coming.

[@hakunchristiansen9745]

They are great for use of radio station

[@OTDUDE]

Does headphone monitoring include the processing effects such as compressor and noise gate or is headphone monitoring pre-processing only? Is there any headphone delay with the processing on?

[@rodemic]

Yes, you will hear the processing FX if you have them switched on and you won't hear a delay through the headphones while recording 😊

[@Lo0pDotCom]

If RodeCaster Pro 2 able to expand into connecting to usb mics and mix it just like mics connecting via combo jacks would be awesome 👏!!!

[@rodemic]

It’s definitely something we’re looking at in future firmware updates 😊

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Brilliant

[@SummitForWellness]

Is there no master audio monitor on the front line version 1 had? Does it have the master monitor at all, or was the completely removed?

[@cyberdefenseddi]

Yay!!!

[@chrisrod01]

If this had audio routing like the goxlr it be perfect. Possibly yall can add it in future firmware given the processor can handle more. Just started twitch so just got a Motu M2 for my mic but after researching more i thought the GOXLR was what i needed but this is much better.

[@MIGolfLive]

Absolutely love the RCP1 and can't wait to get this one. We're also launching a new review channel called "That Review Guy" and would like to be part of the review team for the RCP2. How do we go about applying to be included in that group?

[@user-gg4hb5nx5k]

veryvery good！

[@iamomid]

I really need to buy one

[@JamieReneeVonTeez]

Love my Rodecaster pro and I just placed my pre order for the pro ll ! VERY excited, thank you!

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Impressive :)

[@djinspires71]

Yes!!!

[@mbcmulticast]

Looks phenomenal. I don’t suppose you can add a 5th XLR input with a firmware update? Tired of work arounds. (So close to perfect)

[@Luke-vg7ut]

Hope this is a joke 😂

[@5ecretcode]

Ok i think the only thing this needs and i know the DEVs for Rodecaster listen to the people is what EVO 16 has (the smart gain feature) where you talk into the MIC and it adjust perfectly for you (great for voice overs) I would looooooooooooooooooooooooooooove this feature to be in the rodecaster pro especially at the level the EVO 16 has.

[@marcfrederic1168]

Please continue support for RCP 1, stabilize the Firmware too

[@EagleEye_SGHQ]

I literally received yesterday the first RODECaster Pro... and they literally announced the second one the same day

[@itainteasy]

I'll buy one when you release the Adam Curry Podcast Founders Edition

[@red.69]

ITM

[@asapatheist]

33

[@paulgreengod]

@@asapatheist what's going on here? Freemasonry?

[@asapatheist]

@@paulgreengod value for value is more of an Illuminati concept than duesmasonry.

[@maldonadocorrea]

🙌 🔥

[@freakynaughtylive]

Dual PC. Rodecaster plugged into a stream PC. can I here the Mic monitoring on the other PC without latency??? I'll buy it right now if there is a way to do that.

[@PeetSneekes]

That thing looks great! I hope it will integrate with my Blackmagic Design ATEM family video tools :-D. Then we truly have a high quality studio in a backpack. Just blink twice if Australia will take over the streaming media industry. 😊🙃😉

[@swschilke]

Will there be a RCP2 extreme with 8 microphone inputs? Did you mention the RJ45 and what it's for?

[@caesarpromedia635]

is the faders and rotary knobs can be used as midi fader also?

[@AnthonyGoodley]

So far I've heard no mention of an optical input. Does it have this so I can easily hook up my PS4 Pro and XBox One like I can with my GoXLR? Did you really think of everything? What about submixes? The one thing my GoXLR should have added long ago.

[@360graderstlund8]

How will I be able to connect my microphones in the back with my tripod connector that I use in RodeCaster 1? Thanks for answering.

[@Yaslanagrey]

The only thing that would stop me from buying this is the limitations surrounding virtual inputs... i use a GOXLR currently for live streams and would love to have multiple XLR inputs, but if everything funnels into a single audio output from the computer, that would be a big change.

[@kissu_io]

Gosh, bought a v1 few months ago. Raaah. :3

[@RexxReviews]

RODE if you are reading this. We would LOVE to have a profile for the RODE Wireless Go for when we plug it into on of the mic ports. Being that this is your Mic you could build the PERFECT premade profile for the power sound options like you did for the Podmic and others.

[@giraffey8974]

Can I use the pads as the midi drum pads in a DAW. I know it can be mapped as midi commands, but can it be mapped as drum pads as many other regular midi controllers do?

[@KennyEmbry]

I've been podcasting for 2 years and I'm torn between this and the Portacapture X8, primarily because it has 32 bit floating point. Would this possible to add in a Rodecaster software update?