I Connected 10 Mics to the Rodecaster Pro (How to Add More XLR Inputs)

The Rodecaster Pro is an awesome podcast/streaming studio with 4 XLR inputs, but what if you need more inputs? Is that possible? This ridiculous videos shows you a few ways to add more XLR inputs to the Rodecaster Pro.
I definitely went overboard here, but the fundamental idea is fairly solid and could be a good solution for you.
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•Chapter Markers:
0:00 - XTRA XLR?
1:02 - Basic 4 Channel Setup
2:01 - Connect Scarlett 2i2 to Rodecaster Pro
3:54 - 6 Microphone Test
5:36 - Yamaha Mg10XU with Rodecaster Pro
6:24 - 9 Microphone Test
7:44 - Connect Wireless Go to Rodecaster
7:59 - Adding a Synthesizer
8:37 - 10 Microphones & 2 Synthesizers
9:12 - How Well Does it Really Work?
10:40 - More Practical Rodecaster Tips
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Episode 227: Add More XLR Inputs to the Rodecaster Pro
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[@tombuck]

Chapter Markers: 0:00 - XTRA XLR? 1:02 - Basic 4 Channel Setup 2:01 - Connect Scarlett 2i2 to Rodecaster Pro 3:54 - 6 Microphone Test 5:36 - Yamaha Mg10XU with Rodecaster Pro 6:24 - 9 Microphone Test 7:44 - Connect Wireless Go to Rodecaster 7:59 - Adding a Synthesizer 8:37 - 10 Microphones & 2 Synthesizers 9:12 - How Well Does it Really Work? 10:40 - More Practical Rodecaster Tips

[@JRPCREATIVE]

“Welcome to the most ridiculous video I’ve ever made” is a mood 😂

[@tristynyoung_]

Hey Tom, I just wanted to say that I recently found your videos and you helped me decide on purchasing the rodecaster pro! Your content is incredible and I look forward to watching your videos!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy your new gear!

[@SimplyAubs]

The most ridiculous video you’ve ever made? One of the most AWESOME!!! 🤪 Well…I am a bit of audio/tech geek (well, I guess just a geek 🤓)…funny…I friend’s birthday popped up on FB and I was reminded of how we used to do dumb, livestreaming, radio shows. (I had TOTALLY forgot about that!!!) We had a lot of fun…chatting with our little group, pulling pranks, basically just goofing off and having fun! Also, I ran sound at my church my parents helped start - 25 YEARS ago! Setting up and tearing down EVERY Sunday was a BEAST…but I can look back know and see I learned a lot. Ok….enough reminiscing - but the *good* thing was this video showed that there are SOOOO many things that can be done with what you have! Awesome! Thanks for making and sharing this! 😁

[@tombuck]

I love that story. Messing around and having fun is absolutely one of the best ways to learn.

[@IntrovertAmateur]

I bet you hold the record on YT with 16!!! Rodecaster Pro videos on your channel in regards of the Rodecaster 😀 This was so ridiculous and amazing to watch - loved it! 😁

[@tombuck]

You counted! Nice. I like to make more than one video about a tool, since anyone who buys it will likely want to know what else they can do with it, or someone who's thinking about buying it might want to justify the purchase. Pplus it's way easier on my budget than buying new gear every week 😁

[@DrummerPunked]

I think this is a very good video. For the purpose of adding functionality from other mixers it’s totally worth it. Thank you for this video

[@tombuck]

You're very welcome!

[@cjpreyes]

Woah!!! Sir Tom. You beat me to it again.. just did this last Sunday.. and we had a lot of troubleshooting and seeing what you did here now!! I'm glad you had done it too and have recorded it. Thank you again for this great video! I'm beginning to want to make videos too someday :)

[@tombuck]

Woo hoo! I'm glad it helped and I hope you get the videos going soon!

[@cjpreyes]

@@tombuck Thank you so much sir! Continue in what you do! God bless! ^_^

[@ivo4357]

it's not at all a ridiculous video, it confirmed what I hoped to achieve with this Rodecaster ( my Pro 2 just arrived today). Although I won't be doing this with multiple mics (maybe sometimes 1 for my acoustic instruments), but I have several keyboards and an electronic drum set I will be connecting via a mixer. Playing them on my own, I won't be using more than 2 keyboards at the same time (only 2 hands, what a shame) so I won't be getting the cacophony you had. For me, it's all about having everything connected and ready to use at all times, and that's what you showed is possible.

[@saskelee]

Watching this in May 2022 and im so happy you now have a RCP II lol. Fun video though plus it teaching me how to add Instrument to my rodecaster

[@LarryCastle]

WOW, that Wireless Go sounds good! I have three sets of those swirling around in my organization. I uses two pretty regularly as wireless lavs. I need to get one of those faux-newscaster holders for them so we can use them as wireless handheld mics. They sound so good; you'd never guess they were just that little wireless transmitter with a built in mic on it!

[@tombuck]

I love it! Definitely the best wireless mic I've used in terms of price+quality+simplicity.

[@snap-n-shoot]

I connected a Zoom F8n using a TXF-8 cable set to the Rodecaster adding 6 more xlr options. Just used the Rodecaster Channels as a master volume for the F8n and works a treat.

[@LornSpecter]

This brought back memories of my first band with a 4 track cassette recorder, a mixer and ping pong bouncing the tracks to make it sound as big and best we could. Great video!

[@tombuck]

Oh dang, hose old multitrack recorders were so fun.

[@scottpaquette2721]

Tom has 10 mics???? Yeah, that sounds about right :)

[@tombuck]

“Tom only has 10 mics.”

[@mb09]

and all of them looks different 😂

[@muhammad2086]

Those are only the mics we know about. 👀

[@mp999]

Brilliant channel Tom as always. We recently had the need to have 12 guests. Luckily we have two Caster Pros so we put splitters into the 4 channels on both giving us 8 XLR inputs on each (potentially 16 mics). We then bounced the output from one Caster pro onto one USB channel and it worked like a dream, and even simpler than using Garage Band.

[@tombuck]

12 guests! Wow! I'm really glad you were able to get everything working- that must've been more than al little stressful 😁

[@mp999]

@@tombuck Ha ha - it was! And not one we’re likely to repeat anytime soon! 😉 Keep up the great work - always enjoy your channel. By the way both CasterPros will not deliver a signal out of the quarter inch audio outputs out the back for some reason. Any ideas why? I’ve heard others have had similar issues. You get sound ok from the headphone outputs so the cables are fine.

[@fufu602]

What’s the link to the splitters you used?

[@fufu602]

What’s the link to the splitters you used?

[@joshscott363]

Wow that editing! great video

[@tombuck]

Thanks man!

[@Lahai-Roi]

That was my plan and thanks for sharing your video it’s helpful

[@tombuck]

I'm glad this ridiculous experiment proved helpful 😁

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

There is no video that can’t be improved with a beat from a Casio keyboard. Very funny.

[@tombuck]

That’s very true. I think we’ve cracked the KZbin algorithm!

[@djjaybangerrr7720]

This video made me subscribe! Great channel thank you for all your advice.

[@tombuck]

I'm really happy to hear that! Thanks for the kind words Jay!

[@tictechtoelabs]

This is a really awesome video!

[@tombuck]

Thanks! 👍

[@allardamelink]

Thanks, great video. I bought the Scarlett 2i2 on your advice. The downside of linking the Scarlett to your laptop and then to the Rodecaster is the delay you'll have on your headphones. And also you can't use the multitrack recording. So you'll have to record on SD and then transfer it to your laptop. I found out that you can also use the monitoring outputs of the Scarlett to add a fifth microphone to your Rodecaster. Use a 1x 3.5mm -> 2x 6.35mm splitter cable and connect your scarlett to the mini jack input for smartphones. In that way you avoid the delay on the headphones and you can use multitrack recording on your laptop.

[@tombuck]

Brilliant tip about the monitor outputs!

[@PhillipBridgesReviews]

The Casio keyboard is epic. The outro you nailed it. 😂

[@tombuck]

Haha thank you!

[@ArisGerontakis]

Hahahaha! This is the best video EVER! I was geeking out around every corner 😂

[@DarioDAversa]

I did this with my MGX12U to the Rodecaster, and it was great, because I could use the Rodecaster's processing on all microphones at once. The only downside is, I spent money on microphones I didn't need. 😆 I just love switching microphones, I guess I'm sort of a collector.

[@tombuck]

I’m the exact same way! It’s VERY fun to switch it up pretty much every day 😁

[@tomn.9610]

Omg, can you say microphone overdose!!!!!!!! Funny as hell, but very helpful none the less. Your creativity is amazing and greatly appreciated !!!!!!!!! GREAT VIDEO

[@tombuck]

Thank you! Great name, by the way.

[@eugenechristopher5401]

I always enjoy your funny side of things. 😂

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I genuinely appreciate that!

[@SpielsV2]

super fun one!

[@ClearAdventure]

That's the most creative mic flex I have ever seen! 🤘🤣

[@tombuck]

Haha, thank you!

[@tanyadahl8205]

Thank you so much for this video!! We bought the Roadcaster Pro I thinking it had 6 mic inputs because it’s has 6 mixers and now we are scrambling.

[@nedzeppelin]

Another great video Tom. I might actually try running a mic from my Scarlett into and out of Logic to the Rodecaster. I'm currently figuring out if I can get a better cymbal sound (normal sustain) from my overhead mic that is running directly into the Rodecaster, before I try this.

[@LiveDeerCamByCajun]

nice thanks for the video Tom

[@tombuck]

You're welcome! This was a super fun one to make 😁

[@LiveDeerCamByCajun]

@@tombuck & fun to watch :-)

[@mad0214]

I’ve got a fever....and the only prescription is MORE INPUTS! 😂

[@tombuck]

🐄🔔

[@NateNics1604]

Been thinking a lot about this

[@ShawnBrimer]

Sometimes you just need a ridiculous video! Well done!

[@tombuck]

It was super fun to make.

[@marajade52]

HILARIOUS!!

[@Dmogul]

I love this video so much

[@tombuck]

Thank you! It was super fun to make 😁

[@keithbennett5179]

Dynamic Duo..... LIkes that!

[@thejoechannel9698]

Tom Buck, I just realized that one of my Very Favorite Shows names Rewind It’s basically a Radio program that does classic Hits instant countdowns artist spotlights, it’s a syndicated Radio show, the Host of that show uses a PODMIC, I never knew Tom that the PODMIC Was widely used in that Syndicated Radio Platform.

[@tombuck]

That’s great to hear! Especially since it’s relatively new to the scene.

[@LarryCastle]

Tom, great video as always! I use a Scarlette 2i2 with Ecamm and I get blended channels. I think it's because I select that same symbol on the 2i2 that you pointed out in Garage Band. If that's not what is blending my channels, I'm not sure what is... but I get both of my mics in both left and right channels in my finished recording from Ecamm.

[@danielgrummer4251]

If you select 1 on a track and 2 on a track it record each in mono and not both in stereo.

[@tombuck]

I think you might be right! I'm still learning about the Scarlett. I assumed it was the same as in the software, but it makes much more sense that the button would affect the Scarlett's output.

[@audiodave3540]

@@tombuck It's not the Scarlett forcing the mics left and right. It's the setting in Garage Band. To fix: Create 2 tracks in Garage Band. As stated above Track 1 uses Ch 1 of the Scarlett, Track 2 uses Ch 2 of the Scarlett. They will be mono. Learn your software and routing. Will save you a lot of frustration.

[@judgeworks3687]

If the situation called for it -it could be cool to use the fact that the Scarlett separates the mics onto L and R. It would allow to create a ‘space’. As if the people on mics were in a room and you could place them in the space.

[@tombuck]

I think there are definitely creative uses for all of this insanity 😁

[@PATRICKCASTILLO]

I had the the longest smile ever! So good!

[@tombuck]

This makes my day.

[@Newrecordday2013]

You’re the best Tom!

[@tombuck]

I know you are but what am I?

[@mikeodendahl]

Reminds me of the Frankenstein PAs we patched together for high school assemblies so our band could play. Spinal Tap misadventures in sound. :) thanks for bringing back the memories.

[@tombuck]

Haha, oh yeah I’ve been there. Hopefully your drummers didn’t explode.

[@mikeodendahl]

@@tombuck Kids in the front row had their eyebrows melt

[@ac1320]

But, did it go to 11?

[@mikeodendahl]

@@ac1320 Way past

[@muhammad2086]

This video is absolutely hilarious to me. 🤣🤣

[@MSladekPhoto]

CRAAAAAZY! Are you related to MacGyver? All that's missing is some duct tape... I really like your idea of using what you already have to create more options. Synth rock on!

[@tombuck]

Give me a paper clip and some duct tape, and we can make a whole new Rodecaster!

[@MSladekPhoto]

@@tombuck Lol. And tubes. Lots of tubes.

[@asforeuvendas]

Have you tried to plug a mic via phone TRRS ? Like connecting a mic thru there ou via mixer ? I learn so much with your videos. Cheers from Brazil

[@robinbaker1589]

My favortie part was the CC "techno beat containing rhythmic barking sounds."

[@tombuck]

That was all Rev.com. I’ve used them for years, but that right there cemented my love for them 😁

[@PrestonJensen]

I don’t think I will ever use this info, but it’s cool it can be done!:)

[@PrestonJensen]

Also I would love to see more videos on the synthesizer!!!!

[@tombuck]

I would like that too 😁

[@EliseoWay]

Wow bro!!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@nps_overkill9741]

How do I hear the 4 other mics out the RCP2 from my headphones that are plugged into the Solo Scarlet?

[@SamTavrs]

Not overkill at all -- Loved it tho. 😂

[@Onevideoperday]

Hi Tom what you did at 3:46 with garageband. with scarlett and rodecasterpro. I would like to do the same in obs with Roland VR 1hD and rodecaster pro. Like that I could use sound effects from both Roland and rodecaster. DO you link the same like in garageband input1 and 2 ? How would you do that in OBS please ? Thanks for the video. I have PodMic with the Rodecaster Pro and One mic on the Roland VR 1HD

[@freddymiguelponce]

FANTASTIC video Tom! 😅 What about connect a 2nd RCP to the "main one"?

[@tombuck]

If Rode wants to send me a 2nd one, I'll take it 😁

[@freddymiguelponce]

@@tombuck Hope they do it!..🤣🤣🤣

[@DissertationAcademy]

Tom, great fun (and educational too). I've got my PC (surface pro 6) connected to the rodecaster via USB. I know that the sound from my PC arrives at the Rodecaster because I can hear them, but then those sounds cannot be heard via zoom. All the other channels in rodecaster can be heard on zoom. Any ideas as to why this could be happening?

[@tombuck]

It sounds like you might have USB Mix Minus turned on in the Advanced Audio Settings. That should fix the issue.

[@ALJessica]

Could you connect the goxlr or the Scarlett 2i2 to the rodecaster pro 2 to get 5 xlrs?😊

[@VincentOrtegaJr]

Have you ever thought about using the scarlet for your zoom calls and or for recording the screen so that you don't have to worry about mix-minus?

[@tombuck]

The Scarlett could definitely be an awesome option for that. I just like all the inputs and built-in recording of the RCP, so that's a big reason why it's usually my go-to.

[@dominickcicero]

Dont pretend we didnt see mini gene just sitting there! Awesome experiment!

[@tombuck]

Good eye! The Casio keyboard is the same model they used to sample his effects for the show.

[@DeanReynoldsMusic]

Hahaha Tom!!! I have all kind of emotions while watch this video!😄😄😄

[@tombuck]

I just hope I didn’t make you cry 😁

[@DeanReynoldsMusic]

@@tombuck 😀😀😀😀😀

[@dmargittai]

Bummer you don't still have the K669B because I came for the dad jokes, but stayed for The Fifinal Countdown.

[@lukeguagliardo833]

Would this work for a second Rodecaster Pro 2? I’m looking to get up to 8 CLR inputs for a podcast

[@mattwruff]

You didn't make me cry you made me laugh! Back when well I was probably your age I worked on the Rehersal for the Genesis World Tour we had two 64 channels mixed just for front of house. 64 channels for just Chesters and Phil’s drums then you had 64 channel mixer for the monitor mix and a 4th one just in case there was an issue. I didn’t know you had that many mics. FYI 1 sound guy board that the law (well it should be). FYI- Don’t give up your day joy to become a comedian! LOL

[@tombuck]

Woah, that’s a whole lot of inputs! And my standup career is just getting started! 😁 🎤

[@WesWyatt]

Hey, Tom - first and foremost, you rock brother! Congrats on going full-time at home! Next - your Twitter needs to reflect that! It still says, "Himynameistom. I’m a high school digital media teacher and I make KZbin videos! I do other stuff too, but those things are my favorites." Now for the actual question. On your suggestion - I purchased the Rodecaster. I previously used the Zoom H6. A problem I'm having with both is I have two mics plugged in - but only 1 will work. The two mics are a Zingyou (Unsure of the model) and Movo LV4-O Omnidirectional XLR Lavalier. When plugged-in together on the Zoom H6 and/or Rodecaster Pro - I can't have both. Any ideas why? Thanks in advance! Wes

[@tombuck]

Hmm, I wish I could solve this problem, but I haven't used either of those mics myself. I've definitely had to play with the streo/mono settings on the H6 in the past, so maybe that could have something to do with it? Off to update the Twitter bio! Thanks for the kind words!

[@WesWyatt]

@@tombuck Damn! I stumped 'ya?!? SHOOT!

[@dajok]

Grabbed a Snack and a Drink, leaning back in my chair, to watch your new video.

[@tombuck]

I love this.

[@PsychoUncensored]

Is there anyway to connect the rodecaster pro to the rodecaster pro 2. Instead of using the Yamaha mixer?? Great video by the way!!

[@keithbennett5179]

WOW, thanks for subscribing to my channel Tom!!!!! Love your channel. Wish I had more time for KZbin Viewing!

[@tombuck]

Hey Keith! I love your videos and your taste in gear. 👍

[@keithbennett5179]

Once I grow my channel we should collaborate on some things. I use to have a recording studio and it sounds like you have that background to.

[@irmods]

Thats when you have to bring in a sound engineer in to control it all. Its good to know it can handle it all. Techs go over this stuff on a regular basis in case they come across an event producer that wants an insane set up, the tech engineer can say, no problem.

[@kc-rb3xp]

I'd love to know how you tune the audio settings on some of those mics. I have a samson Co2 and I can hear a hiss and would love to know how to setup as quiet as yours.

[@tombuck]

I think the biggest factor here is probably the Cloudlifter. I keep the gain at 35db with the channel’s fader around halfway and it works pretty well 👍

[@thetremba]

hey Tom! is it possible to connect the scarlett (for example 18i8) from the line out to xlr input on the rodecaster? like what you did with the yamaha mixer

[@tombuck]

Yep, you could to the same basic thing there!

[@micomchb6877]

Tom, I need to see the Monoprice Memphis VS Shure Super 55 video my man!!

[@tombuck]

I like this idea!

[@micomchb6877]

@@tombuck I'll be waiting, keep up the good work.

[@possyco9050]

This man is an unstoppable force, next video he is gonna connect a Rodecaster Pro to a Rodecaster Pro just to see if it will satisfy his insatiable mad scientist ways. DOG BARK TYPE BEAT is definitely your magnum opus btw.

[@tombuck]

Yo dawg, I heard you like Rodecasters so I put a Rodecaster in your Rodecaster so you can Rodecaster while you Rodecaster. 😎

[@CybertronStudios]

Hi Tom I believe on Windows you can only have one interface active. ASIO is only capable of supporting a maximum of one audio interface for input and output at any one time. I could be wrong but I was never successful getting two interfaces working at the same time on Windows. :)

[@tombuck]

I haven't used Windows since XP, so I'm definitely not the person who would know 😬

[@VincentOrtegaJr]

Have you ever tried to put two roadcaster pros on one computer? I have two and I'm thinking about trying it out for desktop audio and or zoom calls so there doesn't need to be a mix minus setting when putting one on input and one on output and for the desktop recordings as well. But I think you can do this with scarlet as well, however when I listened really closely the other day when trying the scarlet doesn't sound near as good

[@tombuck]

I've never worked with two at the same time and I'm not sure what would happen if both were connected via USB 🤔

[@VincentOrtegaJr]

@@tombuck yeah I'm just trying to figure out the best way to share audio and screen content without messing with mix minus because I don't really like even thinking about that looping back being a possibility, do you always just change the mix minus back off when you want to share the audio on your screen? This experiment you did here is bad ass by the way props!

[@FMTFXE22]

Perfect, I would definitely do this too. Why? Because I like to make use of what equipment I have at hand just to know I can make it happen in a pinch. Besides it's fun to experiment.

[@tombuck]

Exactly! This is why I love this stuff.

[@timothyroth4955]

Awesome for making this video. I wanted to know the same thing!I was wondering if you could hook up to rodecaster pro together and maybe not have all the issues

[@tombuck]

If I were to connect another Rodecaster, I’d use the monitor outputs on one into the XLR channel of another, so you’d need a 1/4inch to XLR Y cable (two 1/4 inch in one end for the monitors and a male XLR on the other).

[@timothyroth4955]

@@tombuck thank you love the channel. I just bought a roadcaster. What do you think the best bet is to use?if you wanted to use eight Mics without the problems that you had

[@Gamesandstuffstudio]

Just on the point of the Head phone AMPS being Noisy, I have conducted my own tests and have concluded it is actually the Microphone Pre Amps that are Noisy.. If you listen to a Mic fader without a Mic connected you will hear the noise. close that fader and the noise goes. If you listen to say the USB with a source connected but no Audio passing it is clean at full volume on the Head Phone Amps. So the result is the noise that is being heard is actually from the Mic Pre amps

[@tombuck]

I've noticed this too, but for me, that noise doesn't translate to the recording/streams/etc. That lead me to think it's the headphones 🤔

[@CJbanning]

what program could I use on pc? I do want to run the Rodecaster Pro and the Goxlr Mini at the same time. I like the swear button. Is there another way to emulate the swear button to bleat a person out without using the GOXLR mini? By the way I love your content being a disabled veteran. I intend to start a podcast soon about veteran and also growing up in group homes and foster homes.

[@jalabi99]

It was total overkill. But I am here for it

[@1357973328]

Sir, I have one question: Roadcaster could be accompanying me to have a cool voice for my song cover? And probably could it help me to raise my tonality as to go to higher key result ( meaning doing voice into transposed one to higher or a lower key? See you around, right here watching from ROMA con AMOR!

[@tombuck]

The Rodecaster doesn't currently offer any sort of tuning or pitch adjustment, but you never know what could be added in future Firmware.

[@coffeetimeWEC]

Wouldn’t the noise gate help when everything is unmuted, at least for the stuff going through the XLR inputs on the RODECaster Pro?

[@tombuck]

That’s true...definitely worth experimenting with.

[@thechrisdotcom2839]

Great video. I was just messing with my Rodecaster Pro the other day wondering how I can get more XLRs. I have a Zoom H5 that has 2 XLR ins for mics. I was gonna get a 3.5mm to 3.5mm and run it out from the H5 to the phone channel on the Rodecaster which takes the other 3.5mm. Would that work as well? I have the gains on the H5 to help control the levels since both will be ran into one channel on the Rodecaster. What are your thoughts?

[@tombuck]

That’ll definitely work 👍

[@josephdiorio4809]

Tom Buck, can I use the RODE PODMIC To pre record a Syndicated Classic Hits 70s, 80s, countdown for my production? Does the PODMIC Work for that?

[@tombuck]

It'll work for whatever you need, it's a great dynamic mic 👍

[@SammySuperStar]

I would be doing this kind of stuff because I have most of the gear

[@koolboy83]

Love how that Korg mini synth sounds. What model is that?

[@tombuck]

It's the good old MicroKorg- absolutely awesome and very fun.

[@GuilDormeus]

😳😳😳😳 I can add more mics?!! I’m ready!!

[@tombuck]

It’s messy, but yes you can 👍

[@AndyPark365]

Hi Tom - I know you use Rode VideoMic NTG sometimes. Do you run this through the Rodecaster Pro also? If so, how do you connect to it? Would also appreciate any recommendation on processing settings that you use for this shotgun. Am a big fan of your channel. Thanks.

[@tombuck]

Thanks Andy! When I use the Videomic, I run it straight into my camera, but you could connect it to the smartphone channel. As for processing a shotgun, I sometimes use Audition's DeReverb option to reduce some echo, but that's usually about it.

[@AndyPark365]

@@tombuck Thanks for your quick response. Hmmm, now I'm thinking purchasing a Rodecaster Pro may have been an overkill for me. I only have one XLR mic. LOL I guess I'll need to buy more to justify my Rodecaster purchase.

[@jehovahjirehweldingservice1714]

It easier jus to connect two rodecaster to the scarlet 4:4 I just tried and it isw very simple, you have stero and ewverything then from the scarlett you send over to obs or whatever app you use, aaand you still have midi availble on the4 scarllet 4:4 which is awesome

[@GearCave]

I'm getting horrible mic phasing with my rodecaster pro when using 2 mics, is there like a polarity switch feature or something that I'm not aware of, because outside of completely rearranging my physical setup I can't stop it from blowing out the lows, makes 800$ mics sound like the podcaster mic.

[@tombuck]

Hmm, I've used a lot of mics with the RCP and haven't had phasing issues unless they're super close to each other (like 6-8 inches).

[@afarias50]

Congratulations on your channel and content it is extremely helpful! Quick question, I own a rode caster pro and sometimes need an extra xlr for a 5 people podcast. I was wondering if connecting a usb microphone to the usb channel in the rode caster pro would work? Or a rode AI-1 would work as a usb like your Scarlett? Saludos all the way from México!

[@tombuck]

You can’t use a USB mic with it, but you can connect the AI 1 to your computer and then into the USB channel just like I did with the Scarlett 👍

[@afarias50]

@@tombuck Thank you Tom! Great channel, I have a lot of homework. 🍺🤘🏼

[@tombuck]

Good luck! And thank you!

[@bitterjesterfoundationfort6599]

Are you outputting only L or R from the Yamaha mixer into Channel 1 on your Rodecaster? Or is there a way for you to output both L & R?

[@tombuck]

You can use a “y cable” that has 1/4 inch L/R connectors on one end and a single XLR or 1/4 inch on the other 👍

[@DigitalSlang]

lol you'r nuts! i can only imagine trying to make this video!

[@tombuck]

It was stressful and fun! That's pretty much me M.O.

[@DigitalSlang]

@@tombuck does look fun honestly lol

[@thruthematch]

That was wild. Hey Tom, what in the hell is the gold circle underneath the RODE logo on the Rodecaster?

[@tombuck]

Haha, it's just their logo. I thought it was a special button at first. 😁

[@lycoltelevision2023]

Hi Tom I watched with great pleasure and a big smile your video on the possibility of connecting 10 microphones to the rodecaster pro I don't know if you have an H6 zoom but if we could connect it (I don't know how this is why I'm asking the question yet) to the rodecaster pro we would have 4 additional microphone inputs?

[@tombuck]

Yes! You could run a 3.5mm cable for the H6 headphone out to the smartphone channel on the Rodecaster, or you could use a 3.5 to xlr adapter for one of the 4 main channels. 👍

[@lycoltelevision2023]

@@tombuck Hi Tom I think 🤔 no, I'm sure you're the best. Thanks again for your quick response and thank you for your work. For now, with the pandemic, my students are on vacation, I will take the opportunity to reflect and set up the Podcast training with them and even though at first, the H6 zoom will be enough to start and do tests. I think maybe make me happy, follow your advice and then invest in a Rodecaster Pro. I also enjoyed your test between Rodecaster Pro and the Zoom PodTrack P8 and like you, I have a big preference for Rode. If you agree I would keep you informed of the progress of my different projects. Thank you again for your help. Best Regard. Amicalement. Jean‑Pierre

[@randovids7147]

There is someone out there with that exact set up, but they’ve done it for totally serious reasons.

[@bubbaj5007]

is it possibe to plug a GO XLR into the pro? Trying to figure a way to send my mic from the pod to the go xlr.

[@tombuck]

I'm honestly not sure. I haven't used a GoXLR myself 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@randykendrick2351]

Tom, which output of the Yamaha mixer did you use to connect to the Rodecaster?

[@tombuck]

for this I used the headphone output because that was the easiest way to get a stereo signal into the RCP 😬

[@sirealhq]

Does it matter if you use the Left or Right XLR output when connecting the mixer to the Rodecaster Pro? Also shouldn't this work the same in theory is the mixer had a 1/4 audio jack output to put into the Rodecaster Mic channel?

[@villesyke3071]

Great video again, Tom! What if I don't have or want put another audio interface in the mix and not use a computer, then what is the best way to add fifth mic? I'm looking for a talkback mic for a producer when he/she is recording a podcast with four people. Is via TRRS the best/only way?

[@tombuck]

That situation is a bit tricky, so I'm not totally sure. TRRS might work, but I think it depends a whole lot on the mic being used.

[@villesyke3071]

@@tombuck Thansk for the reply! I think the best option is a dynamic mic but I've never tried XLR to TRRS adapter let alone if it works with RCP. I guess RCP2 doesn't have that problem cos there's USB-c connections so maybe USB mic could work in that case?

[@Calvarydima]

Hey Tom . What is this software on your Mac . Is it the ecamm live settings ?

[@tombuck]

Yep, that's Ecamm Live

[@chivatech]

Do you think it’s worth adding a preamp to the SM7B to reduce noise?

[@tombuck]

Yes, absolutely! It’s a really gain hungry mic that sounds it’s best with a CloudLifter.

[@adamchristie7626]

Tom You’re awesome lol

[@RealMiguelNunez]

Have to be honest, I was wondering when you'd be making a video like this lol

[@tombuck]

Hope you enjoyed it!