How To Take Apart The Rode Podmic (DIY Grounding Issue Fix)

[@tombuck]

Super interesting to see this! I wish it were a bit easier to take apart, but I'm impressed by how you knew exactly what was wrong. Glad you got the grounding issue sorted out!

[@TimPhoenixTV]

Yup, It seems like it's one of their own security screw (they 're not revealing anything if you ask them) Brass is relatively soft, but it is firmly stuck in there. I have a background in live/recording audio, soldering and trouble shooting is part of the gig many times. Podmic would be better without the plastic part. Thanks for stopping by Tom! big fan

[@propm]

@@TimPhoenixTV nice to see you figured it out and that it was a relatively easy fix, but I for taking the screw off, I am pretty sure the thingi tool you tried to use would have worked if you would have combined it with pliers, then you would be able to apply more force on it.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

@@propm Sorry for the late reply, must have missed it. -I agree, just didn't have the right pliers for it. Thing is, there's no reason to use a screw like that. Shure uses common screws, and even guides you through the process of swapping out a capsule or whatever. Must be a warranty thing, but still.

[@UrDadyoh]

THIS ONE HERE IS FRKN GOLD, Tim my MAN!!!! i thought i was going crazy, changed all the kabels tried everytrhing spend alomost the whole day searching for this problem, and believe me.... you are the ONLY one that has my exakt problem.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

Happy for ya! hope you open it at fix the ground issue. Just get that sucker open and start fixing. Cheers dude!

[@jamillmaldonado8812]

First time I've learned about it I've work with lots of electronics and seen these kind of connection but had no idea what the reason for them being there was lol just learning as I go so I really appreciate this info

[@goaway2174]

Thanks, that is a very cool instructional method to take it apart! I looked everywhere for the driver but couldn't find the 3 pin in the triangular orientation. I was afraid to perform the surgery like you, as i wasn't certain it would allow me access to the inside of the metal protective screen. I wanted to open mine up to put a thin carbon filter pop filter inside so I wouldn't need a big foam wind screen for plosive control. I wonder if the driver was custom for Rode or if maybe they would send you a replacement screw.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

Thanks! And great idea to add some kind of pop filter inside, if it's thin and dense enough. An outer windshield adds distance to the capsule which is good but not as pleasing to the eye. -I think it's rode's own security screw so you'll have to make a driver or drill the screw. It was fairly tight on there I can assure. It's no big deal for me if it looks weird now after drilling it, just don't drill too deep or too close to the threads. Also mine was out of warranty so If I had had any issue with a newer one I would just use the warranty.

[@ArcticTechy]

My podmic was sounding very weird and bought it used so couldnt get a lot of help. and found that the spring was completly missing. so fixed that and now it sounds great! Thanks for the video!

[@TimPhoenixTV]

awesome that you fixed it!

[@WiMAXiOff]

Bro, can you tell me the dimensions of the spring?

[@TimPhoenixTV]

@HopperBeamNG it’s tiny, get a few different ones and try. Should be about an inch or so long, just thread it on to the screw so that it sticks good, and cut/bend to make it contact the plate down in the hole.

[@WiMAXiOff]

Thank you very much!@@TimPhoenixTV

[@OMTEKNO]

Awesome. You are very creative and full of ideas. Nice DIY tutorial video.

[@ianroberts7119]

Fab video ,just a thought I used to work in a music shop workshop to save opening the mic maybe unscrew the xlr connection that goes in to it and try jumping a small wire from pin 1(screen /ground connection & its always longer so connection is made first) to the tab on it that connects to the body of the xlr continuing the screening(you would have to solder it but it could prove easier than drilling. Just a thought but fab video.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

@@ianroberts7119 that would work on most mics, easily.. but in this design its plastic and fiddly to run that jumper to the shell. But yeah, not impossible. Thanks for the input! Cheers

[@ianroberts7119]

@@TimPhoenixTV Yeah,the connection can be made inside the Xlr plug and extended the Screen/earth connection if into the mic body.The earth tab connects to the body if it has wire linked.I try to attack a piccy :-)

[@poetparrot]

My podmic gave me a milk electric shock on touching the grill. I guess it was due to the grounding issue only. Even though it sounded fine, I had it returned. Didn't have the skill set to open it and fix it myself.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

You probably hade the same issue. Some mics do this even thought there is nothing wrong with it. You could have other grounding issues in the apartment/house and other gear.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I never knew what a grounding issue was until this video

[@TimPhoenixTV]

Now you know! One of the most common problems in electronics, that and shortening..

[@EdNeuhaus]

Hey I’m curious if you know the interior diameter of the body.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

43mm (4.3cm) hole. From the bottom to the mesh it's about 120mm (12cm). Inside the mesh it's 52mm (5.2cm)

[@EdNeuhaus]

@@TimPhoenixTV Thanks! I was trying to figure out if I could pop off the front grill and stick in a Rode Wireless Pro mic. Kind of a silly exercise. But I was trying to save some money if I can find a broken one. Looks like it will fit. I just need to find someone who is giving a broken one away.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

@@EdNeuhaus You have about an inch (2-2.5cm) from the capsule to the mesh if you wanna keep the original mic inside.. If you wanna remove the mesh on top you'll have to epoxy it back. Good luck!

[@micheal355]

Found and can confirm today, security spanner bits will work for that annoying screw. Specifically a 2.6mm spanner is the perfect size.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

Awesome! thanks man

[@vinceandcassie]

bought a spanner bit (2.6mm). They are the right width to be on top of the holes but don't fit unfortunately.

[@micheal355]

@@vinceandcassie Oh damn, sorry to hear. I read about a 2.6 being perfect, mine must've been slightly different.

[@vinceandcassie]

@@micheal355so I got brave and just drilled the holes out in the screw. Just a bit bigger and IT WORKED 🤙🏻. Your recommendation is probably still the best option. It still looks clean too. Just has two slightly bigger holes.

[@micheal355]

@@vinceandcassie Good deal, glad you got it.

[@kextreme-vn8tj]

hi please what is the brand of table stand you use in this video? Appears to have shock mount included

[@TimPhoenixTV]

Atlas Sound (USA) stand, like this one: creationnetworks.net/products/atlas-sound-ds2-low-silhouette-microphone-desk-stand Or this one: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/82391-REG/Atlas_Sound_DS2_DS_2_Desk_Stand.html/includes

[@TimothyBowser]

Ayeeeee I see you have the Motu... and thanks for the video Tim.. from one Tim to another, lol.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

Thanks man! I'm really happy with the Motu as well.

[@roninstormYT]

is the screw mount adapter permante on the mic ?by the way

[@TimPhoenixTV]

@@roninstormYT yes, but you can remove it but then you have two pegs/threads sticking out the sides. The mount has both us mic stand thread and European mic stand thread.

[@DieTabbi]

So the podmic doesnt have any foam as pop filter inside?

[@TimPhoenixTV]

It does! at 11:08 in my other video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2OWdHiHjt2lrrc) you can see it.

[@1Wayfix]

Can my spring be bad. ????

[@TimPhoenixTV]

Yes, or not make contact. Then you have no grounding.

[@1Wayfix]

@@TimPhoenixTV well i strength the spring to make longer. But shows resistance. I pul everything a part. And move. The wires. But still make. Strange sounds when I touch the body of the mic. So i went. To buy another one. And try. And still the same. Make stranger sounds. Whet touch the body of the mic. And. If you touch the. Mic arm. Or the desck. It make noise. At this point not sure. Whats the problem. 😞🙏🙏🙏

[@TimPhoenixTV]

@1Wayfix sounds like you might have a bad cable, try swapping it out.

[@andinst5991]

Sir i need help, it's ok if i turn on phantom power for rode podmic? Bcz my audio interface not have much gain for this mic.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

The podmic is a dynamic mic, so it doesn't need phantom power. What you need in order to boost the signal is an " in-line mic booster", like the one I have (triton audio fethead) which boost the signal by about 20 db.

[@andinst5991]

@@TimPhoenixTV when using triton, do you turn on phantom power? because it looks like the tool needs power.

[@chilinnstream3811]

I have same problem with podmic and even procaster, but i dont care about it. Just too lazy to fix it.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

If you haven’t fixed them already, you should. Podmic is easy, haven’t opened up a procaster (yet). Sorry for the late response.

[@tricogustrico]

I would have sent it back to Rode for repair.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

That would have taken weeks if not months. Australia is kind of in a lockdown. Most mics are quite easy to repair actually. Had it been a more expensive mic then probably I would have sent it back too.

[@tricogustrico]

@@TimPhoenixTV I sent my broken NT1a to California to be repaired, Anyway your video was very informative.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

@@tricogustrico I have the NT1A as well.. It's a fantastic mic. Rock on man

[@DieTabbi]

wow so it is not simple to open the PodMic, hoped it were easier so could put a better popfilter in

[@TimPhoenixTV]

It is possible! just open the mic like I did, and insert more filter. alternatively keep the mic further away from your mouth or use external pop-filter (foam windscreen etc)

[@DieTabbi]

@@TimPhoenixTV Thank you. May I ask how much gain do you use with the IOI24? I use a fatheat for Podmic with my IO24.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

@@DieTabbi I use a fethead too, then just set the volume to whatever is comfortable. On my preamp it’s at +30db. Probably the middle or just over half volume on the usb sound card.

[@TimPhoenixTV]

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