RØDE Podcaster USB Microphone Review / Test (is this USB mic podcast quality?)

Today, I have the RØDE PODCASTER in the... hotel! This is a dynamic USB mic that claims to be a Podcasting mic... but can it live up to its name? Check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!
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[@doombringer8243]

I only started watching you today and you're definitely make better reviews than other channels I've seen

[@zezesilver]

this is hands down the best microphone review channel on the entire youtube. he has become more family friendly now (I don't complain!), you should definitely check out his early videos, where the level of cursing intensifies.

[@njet212]

Really love the result of podcast sound with post processing. I only saw mic review on your channel but none of audio mixing / EQ tutorial which i think is also important parts of good audio. Could you please make sound mixing / EQ tutorial using basic premier plug and non-basic premier plugin? and also maybe recording voice over / spoken word using adobe audition? I'm sure many beginner would find those kind video very valueable and helpful including myself.

[@tomplett6650]

Hey, I just discovered your channel and wanted to say I‘m really impressed by the huge quality and content you have. I‘m definitely going to watch more of your videos, but I have to go to bed soon ^^ I haven‘t scrolled through all of your videos, but I would like to suggest a review on the HyperX Quadcast (in case you haven‘t done that one) and maybe a big comparison to mics in the same price range like: Blue Yeti, AT2020 (have seen the comparison of those two already), Røde NT-USB, and some more similar ones. I‘m a twitch streamer and I‘ve been looking for a new mic for quite a while, would be nice to get your opinion and recommendation/advice on it. Definitely gonna shoutout your channel to my small community over on twitch, because you deserve wayyy more subs dude ; )

[@lafeuilleprod]

Thanks for the video. You should compare this microphone with its model : Electro Voice RE20. Same look, same purpose (broadcast voice). That would be really interesting because RE20 has a special signature which some love and others hate. But I would be curious how good the copy is. The truth is : this is a dynamic microphone, and a cheap one (with a built in ADC), so this can't have the same crisp sound as a Neumann TLM or something like that. But it has some warmth and softness which sounds pretty good on spoken voice to me (kind of a vintage touch). If you can't find a RE20, can you make a comparison with a SM58 ?

[@15sixmedia]

I had a Podcaster for a few years. It has decent quality and it certainly did the job, but when you put it next to the Procaster, it just gets blown out of the water. The Procaster has a much richer, fuller and clearer sound. Honestly I think in general a lot of the sound quality goes out the window with a USB microphone.

[@ericjaybegay]

I think the O is a phase reversal symbol. Awesome review

[@mnicholson2003]

The Podmic may be the way to go for most...yeah, you need an interface but what the hell...it's a great mic for the $$. Great review! Love your vids.

[@zezesilver]

can't beat the samson Q2U

[@theis632]

When you equalize it, it sounds great imo :-)

[@Zzzdius]

Completely talked me out of wanting this mic and just picking up a Samson Q2u instead, thanks!

[@enriquekahn9405]

My Samson Q2u sounds better, I get to connect it to an interface when the USB plug breaks or the electronics rot and/or become hopelessly obsolete, and I can buy like four or five of them for the price of this. Good choice for review though. I'm always curious about broadcast dynamics.

[@jennajean6962]

Oh thank god!! I finally found someone on here who responds and actually knows and cares about microphones. Okay, i need a usb condenser microphone for singing (acoustic kinda songs, soft) compatible with PC (garage band) I want to keep things very simple. What are your top 5 under 350$ that you would suggest? Also i love your videos, unlike other channels, you keep things interesting! You get straight to the point and show all aspects of the microphones whether you are a gamer or musican. And you are honest. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@kaushalkumar-ce6pt]

Thanks for asking the question. I have the same requirement. So,plz let me know if you find some nice product. Thanks

[@ona1123]

Hi dear how are you? does this mic Rode podcaster contain stand or I have to buy stand when I order it?

[@KJBazzy]

I recently bought this mic. It's the best mic I've personally had since I used a lot of cheap headset and cheap mics that just picked up everything. It is pricey for what you get. should cheaper but I guess it's the brand more than the product which is a shame when buying things these days

[@KJBazzy]

I don't have any regrets buying it really I just think I should of gone for the procaster and go XLR. I'll probably upgrade again when I'm ready and have more desk space

[@elenapaigebooks]

I actually love this microphone, about a million times better than the blue yeti because it cuts out background noise and when used in conjunction with bounce cast it sounds incredible. One of the best usb dynamic microphones out there.

[@AudioHotline]

Apparently there are two versions of this mic out there. This is the older one. A lot of people really like the newest one, I am yet to try it but was considering it.

[@rashidadams8327]

Just a heads up there is a mkII version of this microphone, with several updates. It’s recognisable by the black control knob, rather than the white nob.

[@RobertoNova]

Great video, thank you! Do you know if its possible to connect the Rode Podcaster to a phone with an adapter?

[@durianriders]

Yes

[@metinlerleingilizce9666]

It is a great review! After watching this, I bought this microphone but I have a problem. I began to use it and I can't get good voice quality as much as yours. I wonder if you could inform me about settings in OBS?

[@coninavarro3871]

same, did you fix it?

[@geeconomics]

hey there, try applying noise gate, compressor and gain as filter in OBS.

[@JTKGAMING14]

So i got one today for $ 75 , for that price i think it was a great deal

[@studioharrison]

how about suggesting an alternative USB-C mic?

[@prantomon4647]

Can you make a video under 400$ top 5 microphone pleaseee sirrr😞😞😞

[@liamknowles2]

Don't ever trust the amazon reviews so meany free products for 5* reviews

[@jarosawzietarski7588]

Don't you think that comparing a dynamic microphone (RODE) to a condenser microphone (Blue Yeti) is not entirely fair? ;)

[@ImJuunie]

I personally think the mic sounds fine. I don't know a lot about mics, but to me this seems like a good choice. I've been thinking about buying this mic mostly because of gaming. I don't know if there's something out there that's better for this price range?

[@RHYMA24]

Did you find anything better and cheaper? What did you do?

[@ImJuunie]

@@RHYMA24I actually ended up buying an AKG P120 since I found an amazing deal, was a pain in the ass to set up tho since I ended up needing a power supply for it.

[@weirdwalkingdeadtheorys370]

Is it possible to plug this into the iPhone 15 pro max

[@AI3Dorinte]

weird, I love the way it sounds :)))

[@AceofKadeisAoK]

does anyone know if this mic can be used to voice chat on Playstation systems?

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

The Blue Yeti is horrible compared to this. This one sounds fine as you speak into it and I've been OK with it, but the Blue Yeti picks up EVERY NOISE imaginable - I can't use it anywhere near a PC or laptop and even then it will pick up every noise outside. What microphone would you use then for that setup?

[@AudioHotline]

The Broken Meeple Blue Yeti is condenser mic, they pick up more room sound in general compared to dynamic mics... that being said, that isn’t really a fault of the Blue Yeti more so the room you are recording in. So rooms without treatment, or if you are using a loud computer, room fan, AC unit, or moving stuff around while recording, a dynamic mic is the right choice. What I would recommend at this price point, isn’t a USB mic at all, rather an audio interface and an XLR mic. Let me make it abundantly clear though, I am not a very big fan of the Blue Yeti overall, but I LOVE it compared to this muffled sounding, overpriced piece of hot garbage. For $229 (the current price of the Podcaster) I would go with: Interface: Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface (or Duo) Mic Options (all dynamic unless specified otherwise): Rode PodMic SM48 Sennheiser E835 Rode M1 SM58 At2010 (Handheld condenser) I would even take the $20 Behringer XM8500 over this. MOST IDEAL: try to find a good deal on a gently used RØDE PROCASTER and Used Focusrite Solo. If you are absolutely hell bent on going with a usb mic here are cheaper options BY A LOT that I like: Atr2100 Samson Q2U AT2005USB

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

@@AudioHotline thanks! With regards to the room, pc noise is inevitable, hence I hate the condenser mics. No PC is truly silent.

[@MaZEEZaM]

I wish I had seen this review before buying it...

[@LowlifeLofi]

Weird I have the podcaster and it sounds way different on my system, it sounds full and warm out of the box, yours doesnt sounds any way near as well

[@RHYMA24]

What mic do you recommend thats dynamic, USB and cheaper? I cant afford all interfaces and audio parts for the xlr mics or obviously i would go for an xlr one.

[@AudioHotline]

The Samson Q2U is a good inexpensive option.

[@valdemarm9741]

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[@AudioHotline]

ME TOO!!! I am obsessed!

[@valdemarm9741]

@@AudioHotline Imagine røde... WITH AN O !??! like rode... rode... rode.. Just... Just nah bruh

[@marclhernandez]

Will it work on Android?

[@davidcophers1314]

At the noise floor test, i heard ringing tone when its zero to 50%.. was that come from the mic it self? Or its from your plugins or setup?

[@AudioHotline]

That’s the mic. I didn’t have any plugins on or anything aside from the mic in the signal chain.

[@davidcophers1314]

@@AudioHotline thank you sir

[@CHALLENGESTORY]

Fifine k690 ?

[@onzkicg]

To all Rode Podcaster user- please be careful when cleaning the body. I used that common antibacterial wipes and those black markings got smudged! Honestly I was disappointed that a quality name like Rode used a cheap way to imprint the markings.. if you look closely, It’s resemble those dry ink transfers if you remember back in the day.. those thingy that you scratch and get transferred to paper- they used something like that. I expected markings to be coated by clear gloss to protect it further from cleaning material. Anyways just airing my disappointments. I actually plan to resell it that’s why I’m cleaning 😂 now the price I have to offer discount because of that smudge! I own guitar pedals and other gadgets with text markings- I wipe to clean them, anything from tissue to alcohol wipes and markings stay the same.. they have good coating.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@xhadesstamps2]

It's OK. At the price point, OK isn't going to cut it.

[@ChrisWagoner-ch1ui]

What camera are you using?

[@AudioHotline]

In this video, I am pretty sure it would have been the Canon EOS R with the 35mm f/1.8 RF prime.

[@AntonOlwage]

It is a good mic...

[@AudioHotline]

You’re allowed your opinion, I am allowed mine.i just think it is too expensive for the sound quality it delivers.

[@lucastech5614]

7:19 3 feet is 90cm, you probably would say 3 inches (7.5cm)

[@AudioHotline]

I was 3 feet away, what I said was accurate.

[@Trackreator]

Is it a plug-and-play USB dynamic microphone? So could I connect it directly to my PC?

[@AudioHotline]

Yes

[@AudioHotline]

You may have to go to your sound settings and select it as your input and output though.

[@Trackreator]

Thanks! About sound settings I had no doubts

[@JacReviewsStuff]

I dont think i got a sticker with my rode ntusb mini... Review on my channel

[@zezesilver]

10:47 "they put a dress on a turd" very graphic and precise description of what it is. I was expecting you to destroy this shit, but I guess it can still be used as a paperweight. A very expensive paperweight, that is.

[@DanielTolson1]

Picked a pack of pickled pen 15 🦧

[@TrappinAfterDark]

Just bought this for $85

[@SonOfWalhall]

Pickeld what. X)

[@perfectalpha]

Yeah, for $230 dollars, you can buy an interface and a nice mic and get rolling. Too many great options for this USB option to be as expensive as it is. Hell, the Samson Q2U is a better way to get started anyway. You have the USB functionality and when you graduate to XLR, the mic can graduate with you. The Podcaster needed that. Finally, they should have went with a black grill if they're going to have the white body on it. Stormtrooper style.

[@zezesilver]

the Q2U is such a solid mic and still rocking. the poscaster is the black sheep of rode products and for some reason the company resists discontinuing it. it must be an australian thing I guess.

[@gmarod6099]

All this time I was thinking the podcast sounds like shit because of poor processing but then I realize this USB mic sucks big time. I'd give it c+ tbh..

[@user-hw4mq2vt1d]

Agree, it's my first mic and it's the worst.

[@Ruletista]

Bought it for 50 €. Should I hit it with a hammer?

[@TheFanClubReview]

😲 Did he say P-nitzes??*** LOL

[@AudioHotline]

Definitely said peanutses hahaha

[@TheFanClubReview]

@@AudioHotline YES he damn sure did 😊😁👍

[@DjEZ1]

This mic can’t be used on a windows 10 so it is a fancy paper weight to me. So pissed I ever bought this mic rode should be ashamed they won’t update it

[@xHadesStamps]

I know of a couple of people who use(d) it on Windows 10.

[@agambhasin]

Its not very good sounding! Q2U is so much better!!

[@nima3220]

your voice is clipping

[@AudioHotline]

It actually never did (except plosive test), I would contribute what you’re hearing to just how bad the preamps are in this and how unclear and weird this mic sounds.

[@nima3220]

@@AudioHotline yeah you’re right!

[@shuttergirlUK]

Sounds fantastic! But it looks like you're having an affair with a very excited Storm Trooper...! As a woman, I could not sit straight-faced through a Zoom meeting with this pointing at me... 😁

[@ona1123]

Hi dear how are you? does this mic Rode podcaster contain stand or I have to buy stand when I order it?

[@ona1123]

Hi dear how are you? does this mic Rode podcaster contain stand or I have to buy stand when I order it?

[@AudioHotline]

fatin Fa it does not come with a stand, you would have to purchase one separately. However I do not recommend purchasing this microphone. Consider buying the ATR2100X instead!

[@ona1123]

@@AudioHotline Thanks alot 💐

[@ona1123]

@@AudioHotline I'll search about it

[@AudioHotline]

I don’t know if I missed a comment? I’ll I see is one that says you’ll search for something.