RØDECaster Pro demo with voice effects explained

[@tommytarawallie8618]

This is one of the best reviews out there on the ProCaster. Tremendous work and thank you so much guys!

[@NoiZeTribe4Life]

had mine 4 about a year now & I love it. Its the best audio investment Ive ever made.

[@MiraByler]

This is such an excellent, comprehensive video. Thank you for taking the time to make this. Game changer!

[@Sourcream23]

The production value of this video is something you would expect from a 1 mil sub channel. Absolutely fantastic! Keep up the excellent work!

[@TheThreeTechs]

Thanks! 👍

[@larrycom]

One of the best reviews of this wonderful unit! Thx!

[@hazonku]

By far the most concise and thorough walkthrough I've seen yet. Thanks! 👍

[@JillLynnBeautyTherapy]

This was incredibly helpful for someone like me who is just learning about all of this. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

[@JMMinistries]

It's Great the only thing I believe it's missing is Multi Track Recording into the Mixer/SD Card and More Importantly On Board Effects Processing Like "Reverb, Chorus, Delays Etc!

[@NateNics1604]

There was a firmware update which made multitrack recording possible into SD Card and DAW

[@sundaygunday6301]

Fantastic I just ordered a Rode Caster Bundle now with your review I am confident in using the equipment.

[@MartinBellP]

4K ! Fantastic ! Easy to understand and clear review too :)

[@blackbrainhosting]

Excellent review for a novice such as me. Not just your typical voice narrative but combined with the actual demonstration.

[@GrayManConcepts]

This was great. The best review of how it works I have found. Can't wait to see what else you guys do with the channel

[@jasem8020]

Great demo guys. Thank you.

[@CrackingTheCodeOfSpyMovies]

We have a Rodecaster that we use on our show, Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, and this presentation has been very helpful - thanks so much! Great stuff guys!

[@tellycaster2592]

You have provided an excellent video production for the Rodecaster Pro. Thank you for this outstanding resource!

[@TheThreeTechs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Fonz_Gaming]

Thanks for an awesome, comprehensive walkthrough on this awesome mixer.

[@HarryNeelam]

Very good runthrough. Great clear explanation. Thanks so much

[@JR-jn9mk]

these guys are underrated... best video I seen about this device

[@robertbarnes1791]

Very Helpful! The best walk through I've seen. Thank you!

[@DJSupe]

I am thinking about purchasing this device and all the reviews and tutorials look great. My only question is with the 2.0 firmware update. I am unclear whether there exists an option to mute the speaker outputs automatically when enabling one of the mic channels. Coming from traditional radio, this is a standard feature on broadcast mixers so as to prevent feedback. It is also great as an indicator that the microphones are muted and hosts can hear commercials or music without necessarily wearing headphones.

[@kamba6447]

Very intelligible and detailed walkthrough. Well done.

[@beba9758]

Hey the voice setting disappeared on my Rodecaster!!! Can you help me please

[@DOBM]

Like many reviewers you do not seem to understand that the voice settings do not change what your voice sounds like, they actually change how the filters are applied. A good example of this is the use of the noise gate. You will find that the effect of the gate changes in how you have told the RØDECaster what your voice is like in both tone and volume. The purpose is to make changes based upon a non audio engineers understanding of complicated setting parameters.

[@TheKing-fp5dd]

I'm agree with you. I found the fact that the voice setting is relate with noise gate feature, nothing to do with our voice power.

[@dayonemaketer]

Thank you, can you do an updated version of this video using fine-tuning option that just got released in the 2.1 update?

[@eventsunlimitedsfba]

Thanks for the wonderful review. thanks for showing all the effects. only one thing missing is reverb / delay. Do you know how i can bring that into this system? Another question i have regarding live sound output, can i add the stereo output directly to powered speakers so audience can hear the same the sound? or do i need additional sound mixer for extra boost?

[@TheThreeTechs]

To add reverb or other external effects, I would use either the USB or smartphone channel if you’re not already using one of those. If using USB, you could send the audio to a computer that adds reverb in real-time using a DAW like Logic Pro X or others. The DAW should then send the return signal back to the RØDECaster Pro. This will add reverb and delay to the entire mix. You could do something similar with the smartphone jack. Just get a TRRS y-cable to split the mic/headphone connections and hook it up to external reverb box. The y-cable headphone jack would be the return from the reverb. The mono mic connection would connect to the input on the reverb.

[@TheThreeTechs]

The outputs for speakers on the RØDECaster Pro are line level so you don’t need to amplify it before connecting to powered speakers.

[@dennispeaks]

Thanks for this review, I just purchased my first condenser mic the Audio Technica AT2020, and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2x2 USB Audio Interface both which are nice and cost effective. Your video was the catalyst for me to pause on the audio recorder and was able to cancel it, now the question is do I want to get my feet wet with the $160 unit or jump in with the $600 Rode.

[@TheThreeTechs]

The RØDECaster Pro has some convenient built-in effects for voice recording, does mix-minus automatically, and it makes interfacing with phones easier. But you could achieve similar results with other gear and plug-ins. For us, it comes down to convenience.

[@SeanTheRightWay]

These guys deserve 50 million subs

[@tonyantoine5823]

Thanks for sharing! Very informative

[@tonivillafuerte275]

awesome video. I actually wanted to get one. dunno where to get here in the Philippines.

[@ikefrancisvocales903]

Nice guys for your in depth explanation which envelops my whole desire.See you around, right here watching from ROMA con AMOR!

[@omarsaifofficial]

Hello, can I use it for song writing purpose using with DAW instead of Audio interface. The looks and controls are fascinating me. Currently am using Focusrite Scarlett & planning to get babyface pro RME Will it be a good choice going with rode caster?? Please suggest.

[@julzgoodwin7864]

Thanks your your demonstration! Super helpful!

[@mattgilmore1971]

I can't wait to get my hands on one of these. Every time I see a video on this the more I want one. It sounds great.

[@welcometothejunglewithtoki3804]

use that top right one for speaker out just make sure you have the right adaptor but most people will just line it up in post!

[@welcometothejunglewithtoki3804]

Its called audio sync in most video editing software

[@niksprojects]

Can I connect Shure SM 7B via DBX 286s to Rodecaster? I mean don’t we need a preamp in between SM 7B and Rodecaster otherwise I am hearing noise floor

[@nocobc]

I had this same question and actually this was the only reason I don't use my Rodecaster pro for my podcast. I use my Shure SM7B with a cloudlifter and dbx286s and that sound combo works for me. Unfortunately the dbx only has line out (not XLR :( ) and the Rode doesn't have a balanced line input option. I haven't experimented with using the 3.5mm input on the Rodecaster with a converter cable but that may be a valid workaround. My hope is that the Rodecaster Pro II will have a few more line level input options.

[@TLYRIDER]

Beyond 50 Percent I found a solution, I ordered balanced line out to XLR. Check out my KZbin channel on how I connected using the DBX 286s (video is to be uploaded soon)

[@chewi4u]

Great video! Just ordered one.

[@djmickeyTV]

When you use the multi track feature, does it record the processed audio or un processed? And is there a limited function on all channels. Can o use it as a stand alone mixer as well? Thanks

[@a9radio]

I bought one after watching your video, like you said it is awesome. I am loving it. Thanks

[@Teegray1124]

it actually does let you access the recording if you hook up to the computer

[@TheThreeTechs]

Yes! That’s a new feature added in a later firmware update.

[@jean-michelargentin208]

WOW that was amazing to hear the Rode Caster Pro in action.. So you did this tutorial in 2019 and I hope you still using it.. I have a question for you? I have a Shure sm7b can the Rode Caster with my cloudlifter able to give me the full radio coming out the sm7b ??? What I’m saying can the Rode Caster handle the sm7b with or without the Clouldlufter?? Please let me know from your experience..

[@TheThreeTechs]

Jean-Michel Argentin yes. We’ve tested the SM7B with the RØDECaster Pro without a cloudlifter, and it sounds great. See our other video to hear the SM7B compared to PodMic on RØDECaster Pro kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoPNd6eYoLeggsk

[@billthomas56]

Great discussion of Rodecaster Pro features-- thanks!

[@tomkent4656]

I would have liked a stereo input/fader for music input.

[@marketweis]

Can the settings for noise gate, compression, etc. be manipulated at all, like increasing the compression ratio for example....or are the extents of those settings basically just "on" or "off"?

[@TheThreeTechs]

With RODECaster Pro firmware 2.1 recently released, you can now manipulate the individual parameters. With older firmware it was just on or off.

[@brianpatricklim]

Does the Rodecaster have reverb?

[@WisLockman]

I’m looking at the Rodecaster Pro and the new Zoom L8. I like the portability of the Zoom with 4 AA Batteries and that will run 2 1/2 hours without plugging it into 110 power.

[@chivatech]

Rode came out with an adapter that will allow you to run the rodecaster pro off a power bank. It's called the DC-USB1

[@WisLockman]

chivatech but you have to buy the extras. With my L-8, it’s built into the unit. I just add batteries and my Rav Power Brick and I can podcast anywhere.

[@chivatech]

@@WisLockman I know this is going to sound stupid but the Rodecaster is aesthetically pleasing and is way less intimidating.

[@WisLockman]

chivatech it all comes down to what you want. I’ve used mixers for years so I stayed with a mixer recorder that is easy for me to operate.

[@chivatech]

Kenny Briggs what’s your microphone of choice?

[@angusrobilliard926]

thanks for sharing great summary

[@rickyallenrelates7500]

Great Show!

[@harnas3848]

Is it the audio mixer and the usb audio interface in one ?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Yes! The computer playback audio comes through the USB channel fader.

[@dil]

What mic are you using?

[@TheThreeTechs]

AKG C414 (about 20 years old now)

[@combyjames]

Question: can this disguise someone's voice on (phone call) during a live cast?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Good question. It cannot.

[@allyncia]

So if I have two microphones configured, should I only use the front port for the earphones instead of the respective earphone for those different microphones? I have been using one for vo and one for singing. Also, sometimes I cannot hear my triggered sounds when I press the button while in WebEx. Does this mean the sound configuration only allows for the microphone and cannot hear sound effects channel? I have been able to speak with either microphone but I can't hear the sound effects when I click the button. Thanks for any tips on this!

[@StarWarsJay]

Bravo on being able to do the sea shells one.

[@JaySwanson]

Great rundown - thank you!

[@AmyiReport]

Great video! Question: Why I don't see a "voice" function below "microphone" I only see Microphone, Auto Processing and Level, please advise. Thanks.

[@TheThreeTechs]

Under Advanced > Audio > Processing you have Effects Edit Mode enabled, which allows you to fine tune the parameters of each effect. Effects Edit Mode was introduced in a more recent firmware update.

[@AmyiReport]

@@TheThreeTechs Thanks for replying.

[@AdrianCastro-fCMO]

Does the unit have a reverb for podcasting with voice/singer talent?

[@whiskeyroast8302]

I though the SOLO green button had to do with like the mix minus? You have to have the green selected for that mic input channel to be recorded in the mix. I could be wrong, I've watched a few on the RCP back to back.

[@TheThreeTechs]

When the green solo and red mute are engaged at the same time, it allows people on headphones to hear and talk to each other without being recorded or going on air-like a private green room before you bring a guest live. This is useful if you’re playing intro or segue music and want to talk to your guest privately before you go live. Solo doesn’t affect mix minus.

[@Entrepreneurs_in_Asia]

Thanks for making this video, guys. Can I connect the Rodecaster Pro to my Mac and record a remote session via Cleanfeed.net and still utilize all the mixing features?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Yes, but if all Cleanfeed participants are remote, the RØDECaster Pro will record them all into a single stereo track. You won’t be able to mix them on separate channels. If you need to do multitrack post editing, take a look at Cleanfeed Pro subscription for multitrack recording.

[@Entrepreneurs_in_Asia]

The Three Techs thanks for this information. Very helpful. Let me know if you have a CleanFeed affiliate link for a paid subscription.

[@julianplacencia]

Thanks for the review! What's feeding the channel/fader labeled with the USB logo? I understand the USB-C output on the back is to connect the Rodecaster to a computer as an audio interface.

[@TheThreeTechs]

Julian PM it is connected to the computer running Cleanfeed. The audio signal coming in on the USB channel is Bob‘a audio from Cleanfeed.

[@DroseMr]

Can this replace this ?Zoom V3 Vocal Processor, Harmony, Pitch Correction, Reverb, Delay, 16 Studio Grade Effects, ? Thank You

[@TheThreeTechs]

No, it wasn’t designed to do those things. But thanks for the question.

[@JordanCrowderFilms]

I love mine, but it never came with the screw-lock on my power cable, it has been yanked out a few times. I dunno why Rode didn't ship them all out with this locking cable.

[@TheThreeTechs]

Don’t know either, but the locking one I have isn’t perfect. The connector becomes loose from the chassis after a few times twisting off the power cable.

[@stevenrandolph8788]

They do have transfer mode now where you can send tracks to the computer without having to use the sd card

[@MrNpkellogg]

How about using the Rodecaster Pro with an iPad Pro or iPad OS via the appropriate dongles, etc? Is that possible?

[@avelinileva]

Thank you for this

[@TheThreeTechs]

Thanks Avelin

[@richardsummers8805]

Question: Is there a way to use the Rodecaster Pro with a Rode HS2 headset with built-in mic? I already have the hs2, is why I'm asking.

[@AidasBaSurgamj]

thankk you bro

[@jthings1]

You guys are great. Period! Keep it up because I love to learn.

[@TheThreeTechs]

Thanks, Jerry!

[@OgDj2024]

Very nice! 👍🏾

[@TheThreeTechs]

Thank you!

[@cayman2010]

Is this useful if you have guests coming in via the PC but not physically there with you?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Good question. If you don’t need the extra mic inputs, vocal effects, sound pads, and smartphone connectivity, you could probably just use a regular USB mic or USB audio interface.

[@cayman2010]

@@TheThreeTechs Ended up buying it as I need callers into the show and so far it has been great for that.

[@musongsamuel1517]

Please when sound leaves this mixer, can it just go to transmitter or it has to go through another equipment like amplifier

[@TheThreeTechs]

You can output sound via Bluetooth to a computer, 3.5mm TRRS jack to smartphone, or via line level speaker outputs 1/4-inch jacks.

[@garypritchard6070]

why are there 4 mic channels ??? can you use the channels for turntables and cd players

[@TheThreeTechs]

This unit is designed for podcasting with up to four mics for four people in the room. The mic channels are mono and mic level only, so they wouldn’t work well for playback input unless you converted your playback levels to mic level first.

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Will be getting mine tomorrow. Hopefully this will be a gamechanger for my podcasts. Great demo btw.

[@AlexandreLacharme]

hi then it was the game changer for you ?

[@tclark852]

What is the setup that Bob is using? How are you doing the setup?

[@TheThreeTechs]

We have a video coming to show that!

[@poobum9857]

well presented ! excellent

[@ClarissaRankin]

If I record my video through a camera 🎥or I phone how do I get the sound from rodecaster to my camera to get the good quality audio ?

[@kordell_Sorensen]

The Rankins World you might have to do it the old fashioned way and line up the audio track with the sound track. I am wondering the same thing!

[@jaderlelis27]

I'm wondering the same.

[@MrPoppareal]

I just ordered two for the college where I work. One for the studio and one for the athletic department for home and away games. I thought about that question as well. I'm going to try and maybe come out one of the headphone jacks. Can't hurt to try. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@kordell_Sorensen]

@@MrPoppareal I Just got mine. there is a ttrs slot in front of the rode caster pro, you can then attach your recording device to this. I just tested it and it worked great, i do have strange feedback however.

[@fengjingbao]

Can any of the 4 mic ports take line-in signal with an adapter?

[@TheKing-fp5dd]

No. All those mic inputs are dedicated only for mic signal and unable to handle line-in signals.

[@fengjingbao]

@@TheKing-fp5dd Thanks. It would be a good idea if they could.

[@TheThreeTechs]

We tested this once. The mic inputs definitely don’t like line level signals. Maybe you could insert a signal pad device to attenuate the line level signal down to mic level, but it doesn’t work out of the box.

[@TheWatchFrogs]

ya'll are great, god bless

[@313grower]

Can you receive phone calls, on that device?

[@Karoltos]

What is the song used in the intro?

[@CHOP181095]

Would you guys also recommend this while streaming solo or talking to people in ts / discord like regular gaming and streaming on Twitch?

[@xihaitsunl2239]

I think the Goxlr is a cheaper option if you stream only

[@richard4oyeleke]

Thank you for this. I wonder why the price has not reduced. Its still 600 dollars. Can someone do something about that? I am still waiting 😒

[@adamspeaking373]

Unfortunately the release on their auto-gate is too slow. Ugh. I'd have to process that again with a proper gas in post production unless it has advanced options to change the attack and the release.

[@saarbrook]

Very nice video

[@abelknezevic1245]

Excellent!

[@TheThreeTechs]

Glad you liked it!

[@EdenSocial]

Which mic did you use during intro?

[@eventsunlimitedsfba]

@EdenSocial he mentioned the name. AKGC414 condenser mic

[@Ezzyandfriends]

This is great

[@MikeBajrami]

Good overview, and cheers for using the actual device. Too many "reviews" out here on YT with people just talking about it without using it. hahaha Agreed, the gate with all the other effects is annoying. You can hear noise which somewhat makes your track sound a bit over processed. It can work well I'm sure. I have this but don't use the gate. I also never use the Aphex processing. One thing, just wanted to mention that a high pass filter is not for plosive control. A high pass filter is meant to remove rumble and or erroneous low end frequencies from a performance. Not sure where the Rodecaster is set. Probably around 80hz but in post people tend to adjust this anywhere in the 40-100 ish hz range. a pop filter will minimize pops from plosives as that's actual wind moving against the mic diaphragm. Multi to SD card should be available this month if not today.

[@TheThreeTechs]

Mike Bajrami Thanks for watching and the feedback. I agree that high pass filters aren’t primarily designed for pop filtering, but it did significantly reduce them in our case. The mic diaphragm, pre-amps and A/D converters can be overloaded by excessive pops, so if the high pass happens after all that, then it won’t be effective at all. As you said, high pass does help when there is excessive undesirable low frequency sound, which can often overwhelm the overall signal and more important mid and high frequency range in vocals. I’ve also heard from RØDE that internal multitrack is coming this week. Cheers!

[@poobum9857]

if you had a dynamic mic would filter background !!

[@nathanbrewer6032]

As others suffer from my tachylalia (or as it is now known as ERS, Exceptionally Rapid Speech) the Exciter probably won’t work for me...lol.

[@perfectlyseasonedcookingbo7201]

Really enjoy The Three Techs. I am a Personal Chef starting my own podcast and new to all the technology to create a podcast. Your videos are great for the non techee. I have been able to learn everything from your videos. Do you have a video about how to hook Cleanfeed to the Rodecaster Pro through my Mac and the additional cables are needed? Thanks!

[@NikosKatsikanis]

Why would you need this versus just having a laptop with usb mics?

[@brs293]

Does it bother you that he is looking over your shoulder the whole time?

[@themessenger342]

You sound better on medium, the other guy is right

[@JeremyLeech]

Out Of The Groove anybody?

[@HerewardDundasTaylor]

Completely missed the Ducking!

[@TheThreeTechs]

There was a bug in that firmware version. Ducking should not have appeared on all four channels. It should only appear on channel 1. It should be fixed in the current firmware.

[@YahyaMarei]

me hear no change at all with the effect of the voices. :0 : 0 : 0

[@ErnestLingerfelt]

nice unit i just cant dish out that kind of money

[@Sairamark]

Jony Ivy narration style…

[@adamspeaking373]

A high pass filter does not exist to eliminate plosives. haha.

[@Podcastforthewin]

I paid $901 Canadian..... wow

[@ZenSponge]

Deep. Medium. High. You chose deep. Objectively, you've chosen "poorly." Medium. Stick with medium. You're welcome.

[@erlandjohansen7195]

Am I the only one who really doesn't like that big bottom radio sound? Seems to be super popular among Americans, and while it's very common on Norwegian radio too I've never liked it. I much prefer natural voices, and in this video I thought it sounded best with everything off.

[@TheThreeTechs]

It’s definitely subjective and also depends on your audience and genre of programming. It’s available if the need ever arises! But feel free to run with everything switched off!