RØDECASTER PRO II intro: the TESLA of the audio production world?

[@tombuck]

Outstanding overview and awesome studio setup 🙌

[@nicktayloriv310]

You done a great job too on the Pro Two... or is it II... You're rubbing off on me! 😅

[@PodcastMeister]

Thanks Tom, I’m happy you liked it! Much of it was inspired by your great intro livestream!

[@realestatecoachestv]

I hope you saw how he focused on delivering his information without wasting time on any dad Jokes. Also hope you saw how he utilized graphic animations to make the review interesting. You've become complacent on your channel..

[@njengathegeek]

Man, and why do you have 2k subs instead of 200k, I have never seen any other video explaining rodecaster pro 2 as you have done

[@jellymixxtv]

True dat

[@DavidBrackett385]

1st Dude your content is very very good. 2nd this thing is to good to be true? I got really frustrated with a zoom podcast P4 because the headphone jacks were so noisy and the preamps seemed so loud I couldn’t even use it. Is this rode REALLY as clean as Rode says? I have a focusrite scarlet solo and cloudlifter to sm7b with audio technica headphones and it’s crystal clear. This thing could match that you think?

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi David, first, thank you, I‘m glad you enjoy the content. This console indeed seems too good to be true - the preamps (both the mic/line inputs and the headphones) should be as clean as those from Focusrite, if not cleaner. I‘d suggest to watch Tom Buck‘s videos too, he‘s testing the preamp noise as well hands-on, there you can maybe judge it.

[@DavidBrackett385]

@@PodcastMeister thanks man! I really appreciate taking the time to comment

[@benjhaisch]

Haha! I already have the RCP1 and don’t feel the need to upgrade but had to come over to comment on that amazing thumbnail

[@PodcastMeister]

Thanks, appreciate it! 😀

[@Tonton_Charles]

I'm working in a radio station. This unit could replace expensive audio mixers if only it had a line out! Why can't Rode put one like the one on Tascam mix 4? Hope to see it on next generations. Also missing, an "on air lamp" lighting when microphones are turned on. Thank you for the video

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi, good news, it does have line outs (the monitor outs can be switched to line out). There‘s no „on air lamp“ indeed, but the record button lights red when recording. Not when the mics are turned on though, so it‘s not the same functionality. In my 2022 prediction video I was wishing for one too, and now that it has bluetooth output, Røde will maybe make an accessory down the line that does it. Fingers crossed.

[@Tonton_Charles]

Yes the monitors can be turned into line outs, but in radio, both monitors and line out are needed! Line out for feeding external audio equipment like processors and transmitters. This unit is made for podcasters and streamers, but by adding this little thing, I'm sure thousands of small fm radio stations could use this mixer. Hope Rode is hearing... 😊

[@PodcastMeister]

@@Tonton_Charles maybe a naive idea (I have no experience in radio production), but couldn‘t you use the monitor outs for line output and 2 headphone outs for the monitors? Compromise for sure, not even sure it’s possible and definately you’d lose those headphone ports for people in the room, but could that work? Btw, I have tagged Røde in the description, maybe they‘ll see your comment too. :)

[@Tonton_Charles]

@@PodcastMeister thank you you the idea, I will definitely try it

[@clemradio]

@@Tonton_Charles yeah, I mean there is a bunch of adapters for doubling outputs. For the mic on-air led or the on-air panel, you can connect the mixer to a computer and set that when a channel gets an amount of dB, the mixer send a midi command to the computer, which can then power on a USB led. I’m sure it’s doable. You just have to realize RØDE doesn’t put radio producers in priority.

[@梁幸堯]

This review is awesome, obviously you pay extra efforts on making the graphics clear to be understand, which is not normally seen on audio review channels, thank you. The downside is I'll be loosing additional money from my pocket to upgrade from v1...

[@PodcastMeister]

Thank you! I‘m happy you liked the graphics (and the review). If it consoles (😉) you a bit on the downside, I‘ll be losing that money too. 😂

[@webtuto2837]

Hello PodcastMeister🤩A big thank you to you for your great video tutorials and presentations that I love! 💪😍Very well presented and filmed, and above all congratulations on the excellent graphic annotations that help us to better understand certain technical contexts, especially on the RodeCaster Pro 2. As a creator of video content for software, I have a question: what software do you use in your workflow to produce these beautiful visual annotations? (Screenflow or Camtasia or Davinci Resolve or others?) Thanks again for your answer 🙏😉 A big fan of your videos 😍

[@EliseoWay]

I hate that the front headphone jack was taken away! How do I monitor the master audio if I have 4 other people with headphones plugged into the back????

[@PodcastMeister]

I understand the frustration about it as while you still have a few options for monitoring the master audio, if you are not the one plugged into headphone 1, you’d not be able to make use of the “listen” buttons and the talkback/back channel function, however: 1. You can use a mini headphone amp, like the 20-25$ Behringer HA400 or the Mackie HM4 or the Zoom ZHA-4 (these cost a bit more) to split the headphone 1 output and then problem is solved (albeit at some extra cost) 2. If you don’t need to be connected to headphone 1 for the aforementioned functions, there are still the main monitor outputs, which you can route to a separate room to speakers - that is if you are working in a producer mode, meaning you don’t participate in the conversation. (Separate room to avoid feedback into the mics) The “listen” and talkback/back channel functions won’t work for you though. 3. If it’s not the case and you do want to use headphones, currently you could route the main monitor outputs into a 25$ Behringer Micromix MX400 and plug your headphones in the output of it - dowside is that you again lose the “listen” and talkback/back channel functions 4. If you have any of the remote guest channels free (USB Main, USB Main Chat, USB Secondary, Bluetooth), you can use those to output the main mix (eventually with mix-minus, but that’s OK) and monitor through them - also losing the listen and talkback functions though.

[@EliseoWay]

@@PodcastMeister Thank you for this as it all makes perfect sense. I appreciate you breaking this down for me. Even still, I believe this is the only MAJOR hardware design flaw of the RCP2. A small jack for master audio with talk back is only common sense to me. How did they over look this? Can you do dedicated video on this issue and show your solutions? I know tons of people who are all searching for an answer to this! Thanks again.

[@travisminneapolis]

That's pretty mind blowing how many new features they kept innovating after shipping - very Teslalike. Curious - do you think they'll add parametric equalizers down the road? Is that a feature you could pass up the chain as an insider?

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi Travis, they have added 3-Band-EQ already, which is pretty flexible in choosing what those 3 band are, but I’m quite sure they will expand it to be full parametric EQ. I’m no insider unfortunately, just a fan and user. :) Røde is however very open for user feedback.

[@travisminneapolis]

@@PodcastMeister If you've got any contacts at Rode, can you pass on the request for a full EQ? That'd be amazing for small live sound applications to push it into borderlines live AV / breakout sessions

[@MarcusOSullivan123]

Is this much better or worse than the Mackie DLZ Creator?

[@kevinvanderlei3271]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@ivanshafiq2915]

best presentation ,,,,

[@heyguyslolGAMING]

I'd be very interested to know if they added relay muting to the headphone monitor outputs. I have the og RCP and its extremely annoying that when the unit is powered down it sends a loud audio pop thru to the headphone monitors. This can potentially damage/destroy your cans. I'm currently using a mixer and mute the mic direct monitor input before powering down the RCP as a work around. Relay muting should have been standard on the og version but the fact that it wasn't makes me wonder if they over looked this again.

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi, I unfortunately cannot confirm this as I don’t actually have the RCPII - hopefully someone from the Community can advise on it.

[@DavidBrackett385]

Hey so is this bad boy bus powered?

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi, no, it‘s usb-c powered, but you need to pay attention to the voltage delivered. Bus-power does not supply enough, but certain powerbanks do.

[@TheOShow35]

Awesome Video thanks for sharing. Can you do a video on how to setup the iRig 2 to the Rodecaster pro please. cheers

[@PodcastMeister]

Thanks! The iRig2-setup really only makes sense if the submixes from the headphone ports work. I also need the real unit with the final firmware for it, but once I do and it has the submixes feature I will definitely do!

[@TheOShow35]

@@PodcastMeister Thanks looking forward to it. I have The Rodecaster on order

[@ronspi]

Thank you for the well-produced video. The new Pro II reminds me of the newest mirrorless cameras. Less physical controls, and more menus, screen options, and digging into the software instead of using the tool. At times, too much is impractical. As a podcaster, I'd stay with my Mixcast4 (which your video about it was fantastic).

[@audiovid.]

You are so detailed about the description now, even not having RPII, when you will have it it will be Hollywood Movie ;) I really like it! Thanks!

[@nimrax7461]

This audio interface It's really really really amazing. Thank you for this video

[@LoveAudioProduction]

Not only are you a Meister when it comes to podcasting, but you've meistered the art of video delivery! Very well produced and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this item. I'm seriously considering an upgrade from the RCP 1 to the 2 and this video is helping my decision!

[@ChrisCarson05]

As a Tesla owner, the headline immediately made me want to watch this. I completely agree about this product and appreciate you making this video.

[@corvortman3728]

Maybe rode come's a master/slave solution, so double the in and output, that would be very cool, I like your video!

[@frankwood6796]

Your IQ and intelligence is extraordinary. Thank you so much.

[@nicktayloriv310]

I'm trying to figure out WHY you don't have 1000's of subs!!

[@martyarredondo]

Great 👍 job

[@TFC_Pablo_Alvarez_Gonzalez]

My God...It is a beast. Thanks, great video, as usual...

[@clemradio]

Awesome editing and graphics! Also excellent review

[@justanerd1138]

Damn it! I was happy with my Tascam Mixcast 4.... but this is.... so pretty....

[@eightsprites]

I dont need this one, I dont need it I tell you. I really dont need it. After 5 hours of looking at videos of this one, I keep telling myself I need one. lol.

[@theSatanist]

Great overview and perspective! Nice video, thanks.

[@djstarsomatic8068]

Best review I’ve seen of the II. Thorough, thanks

[@DanielSilva-te1ww]

Great informational video, I like the set design too!

[@TALKCalgary]

Thank for a an excellent review. You saved me from ordering this myself. that said, I'm not sure why you feel this unit not total trash. Audio is not coming over well. Compression is terrible and gating extremely crude and harsh.

[@PodcastMeister]

Thank you! Pls note that the audio was not from the Rødecaster Pro II but from a mic that has turned out to be defect at the time of recording. Compression and gating was my fault trying to repair the recording.

[@Taunus_Sound]

Thanks for the very good overview and the way you explain. I think I must have this soon :) just joined your channel. Greetings from Germany...

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi, thanks and willkommen!! :)

[@alanfindlayviewfromtherock6200]

Hi there - great video. Enjoyed the review. I noticed that you show the RCP2 mounted on a plate fixed to tripod/stand. Is this plate and joint available commercially?

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi, and thanks! The plate mount in the video will be an official Røde accessory for the RCPII, but it is not available yet - at least I haven‘t seen it released on their website. However, it is a VESA standard, so you can mount it with any commercial VESA mount and/or with a 3/8 thread mount.

[@stefantrisic-produktivnost2963]

QUESTION I have been hearing people having issues with latency on the headphone monitoring while filming live. We are starting a podcast, and the idea is for this one device to solve all our problems. I was thinking of actually getting Rodecaster Pro 1 instead because, from looking at it online, it seems bugless and without the latency issue and it is also 200euros cheaper than the Rodecaster Pro 2. For that difference we can get 2 dope mics for the setup. So what do you say? Is the latency issue fixed with the 2. And if not, would you recommend the Pro 1 in our case (where money is also a factor) or is it just too outdated for the Pro 2. We were also looking at the Zoom Podtrak P8 since it's also cheaper than Pro 1 here but people have been comparing it with Pro 2 and it also provides 6 channels for bigger panels. What would you say Meister, we need help deciding? :D

[@PodcastMeister]

As for the latency, it never disturbed me (did not even noticed) but check out Curtis Judd’s channel, he has measured it (if I can recall right it’s 5 or 6 miliseconds). The Podtrak P8 is OK, and if you don’t need the submixes, or the advanced digital signal processing (you’ll have some in the P8 as well), it could be a good choice, but beware, the Zoom P8 can only record 44Khz/16bit, which is a deal breaker for some, and also, it cannot do USB-Multi-Track recording into a DAW. Check out the RodeCaster Duo though, that might be the sweet spot.

[@stefantrisic-produktivnost2963]

Thank you for the reply! We went for the P8 because it's the only podcasting solution with 6 XLR inputs. And it's also 100euros cheaper than RodeCaster Duo, 200euros cheaper than RodeCaster Pro 2 and similar price than RodeCaster Pro 1. As for the 44kHz thing, after some research I realized it's not a big issue. When it records directly into camera it actually records as video - 48kHz and if needed, resampling is not that big of a problem. That's what I figured out from researching. When I play around with it more, I'll see :D

[@unseenworkers]

Awesome unit, please add Dante🙂

[@iamomid]

Less than half way into the video, and wow. Really good job man. Subscribed!

[@PodcastMeister]

Thanks! :)

[@DocFUNKist]

How does this Tesla sound on a stereo audio?

[@lemonhaus7364]

Ain't a sub signal recorded on each channel from other channels on Protools or Logic when it's used as DAW surface?

[@PodcastMeister]

Not that I would know of. You can record all channels to a spearate track, but haven’t heard of sub-signals.

[@DrummerPunked]

The most important thing to me is if it can rout like the goxlr with game browser source music etc. does it have those options yet ?

[@PodcastMeister]

There are 2 ways you can do it. 1. On the RCP2/Duo you have 3 USB channels: the Main, the Chat (these are both on USB1) and the Secondary (USB2). You can plug both USB ports into the same computer, which means that if your apps allow it, you can assign these 3 USB channels to 3 different apps (on Windows it‘s easy, on Mac you may not be able to). 2. Alternatively, you can run Unify on your computer, assign different USB channels like game, browser, music, etc (up to 6) to different apps and the select RCP2 or Duo as the monitor output and then you will have all these routed into the console as a single input (but you can regulate them individually in Unify).

[@poetparrot]

How is the screen responsiveness? I have seen many other youtube reviews as well, and it seems that at times the reviewers had to press the screen a few times cause it didn't register a touch in the first instance, or was pretty laggy at others. Please comment.

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi, unfortunately I cannot judge the screen responsiveness as I do not have the actual device yet. Based on Tom Buck’s review it should be pretty good though, he even compared it to an iphone.

[@top_tech.500k]

Great informative review actually the best review for the rodecaster pro ii in youtube 👍 👍 👍 ✨ bytheway I like your video quality👌 What camera and lens did you use for shooting this video?

[@PodcastMeister]

Thanks! :) Sony ZV-E10 with the Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens. Standard. :)

[@top_tech.500k]

@@PodcastMeister *Thanks for your reply bro 👍 🌹*

[@reeltalkwithrealnurses9518]

Top notch video ! Thanks

[@SheilaSWard]

Will you be able to use the smart pads to also trigger voice choir, voice choirs and or voice harmony?

[@PodcastMeister]

I don‘t think these are built-in, but theoretically you would be able to program these pads to do whatever you can trigger from your DAW, and if you can do it there, you can map it to the sound pads too to trigger them.

[@jellymixxtv]

Really loved the video nice one

[@corvortman3728]

Q: Would it be possible to connect the RCP I and RCP II with bluetooth?

[@PodcastMeister]

Røde themselves do not recommend connecting the two units either way, but theoretically it should be possible, as the RCP2 can output via bluetooth as well - so if you can make the RCP1 recognize the RCP2 as a phone via bluetooth, then maybe. I don‘t have the chance to test it, so I can only echo what Røde have said: don‘t do it. :)

[@JegErAlan]

Nicely done (I have one on order from Sweetwater). Sub’d.

[@PodcastMeister]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@mavs8888]

Well done! Great info!

[@OldSlow]

As crap as a Tesla? omg

[@TFC_Pablo_Alvarez_Gonzalez]

Excuse me. In the first Rodecaster Pro the capacity for the sound pads is limited to 512 MB. Is the same for this new unit or it is greater? Thanks...

[@PodcastMeister]

Good question, I don‘t know. If I get a real working unit, I‘ll try, but I remember someone asked the same thing in Tom Buck‘s livestream and Tom could not find an answer either.

[@Mictian]

The new unit has 4GB of space for the sound pads.

[@twitchy3982]

Awesome video, I just got my hands on this and I can't figure out how to output 1 mic to two PCs over USB and as a streamer the GOXLR makes it easy to route audio on this I don't know what is outputting to what USB like I don't want sound pads going over the mic in discord etc , I think it needs a bit more in the software for routing etc

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi and thanks! Røde has recently updated the user guide on their website and I think the section you are looking for is „Connecting Callers and Online Guests“ (I know it does not sound like the right chapter, but it actually describes the USB connections) On the PC connected via USB 1 you either need to select „Rødecaster Pro II Main“ as the audio input/output or if you want mix-minus for ie discord, then „Rødecaster Pro II Chat“. On the second PC, connected via USB 2 you should set „Rødecaster Pro II Secondary“ as the audio input/output and then the mic will be outputted to both PC’s. If you want mix-minus on USB 2, you’ll have to switch it on in the USB2 channel settings. Submixes, where you can exclude certain channels from certain outputs are to my knowledge not yet possible in the first firmware, but I‘m assuming it is/will be a widely requested feature which Røde will be working on to add down the line.

[@twitchy3982]

My Man thank you so much I read the whole thing and got to that section as a streamer I was like na don't need to connect calls for streaming so thanks for that info and the detailed set up think there will be alot of streamers trying to figure this out right now definitely be handy video as it is a hot topic in general , I am still going to use my GO XLR mini because of its simple software and routing and hopefully combine it with the RODECASTER PRO 2, Thanks again !!!!! You are the man !

[@ezzel-bendary8762]

Hello I would like to mention that I am one of your fans and I am always happy with your tutorials but I would like to ask you if it’s possible to connect the mobile and laptop on the new Rode podcast pro 2? How to connect it with clubhouse App? Thank you and waiting for your reply

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi, and thank you for the kind words! It is possible to connect both the laptop and the mobile phone to the RødeCaster Pro II: you should predominantly use USB 1 port for your laptop and - especially if you have an iPhone- USB2 for the mobile phone. Then you would set the USB2 to “Mix-Minus” i stead of leaving it on “Main Mix” and then if you launch the Clubhouse app on your phone, the input/output of the phone - so consequently the input/output of the Clubhouse app - will be the Rødecaster Pro II. Make sure you are using the genuine Apple-made USB-C to lightning dongle, otherwise chances are high that it wouldn’t work.

[@ezzel-bendary8762]

@@PodcastMeister thank you so much for your reply, I wish you all the best 👍

[@HomesickMac]

Great overview, and I like where you're going graphic wise, the edit is lively and inviting. I guess you remember I was a Mixcast 4 user and I commented before regarding that USB delay.. not working in my case. But hey, I'm switching and I don't care any more. Really, this is such an update that I couldn't resist. Loads of ideas for my livestreaming setup, even before I laid my hands on it. I just hope I won't have to wait too long for the delivery here in Sweden..

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi, sure I remember and thanks for the feedback! One thing about the RCP II and streaming: for now, you cannot yet create submixes, that speculation turned out not to be in the initial firmware.

[@HomesickMac]

@@PodcastMeister With submixes you mean being able to save the configuration of channels for a particular situation? Thanks! Btw, what's the microphone you're using?

[@PodcastMeister]

@@HomesickMac no, with submixes I mean different mixes that you would route to different outputs. You’ll see in my next video. :) Saving the configuration of channels is already possible with the “Shows” option where you could save and recall your channel/mic settings. The mic I was using is the SE Electronics Dynacaster, but don’t yet judge the sound of it as it had a defect and I have sent it back to SE for repair and while I’ve done as much as I could to bring the audio to an acceptable level, it unfortunately could not be fully reconstructed, that’s why you hear a lot of compression and some chopped-off words - sorry for that btw.

[@vcsradio2805]

How many cell phones can be connected to this new unit

[@PodcastMeister]

3. (1xBluetooth + 2xUSB-C)

[@lemonhaus7364]

Can you do a review of riverside and restream ?

[@PodcastMeister]

Unfortunately, I'm not using either of them.

[@f0ssig]

Wait, is tesla bad or good?

[@PodcastMeister]

It‘s not really down to whether it is good or bad, but rather the fact that they have changed what many have though was possible with cars. (ie extending fundamental capabilities like range by software update). In that respect - and for the analogy - I find it positive and Røde has many improvements of this class (translated to audio of course) on their roadmap like enabling their USB mics to work with the RCP2 or headphone output routing.

[@timgalletas3856]

Hello I have a question. The audio that is recorded to the sd card, do you know if you can add additional audio effects after the fact or the effects are only for when the audio is being recorded. Thanks.

[@PodcastMeister]

Hi, only when recorded, as far as I know. You can choose if you record with or without effects, but if you record without, you will not be able to add the Rødecaster Pro II‘s built-in effects later. You can of course take the dry recording into a DAW like Garageband and add effects there.

[@timgalletas3856]

@@PodcastMeister thank you!

[@PodcastMeister]

@@timgalletas3856 also, there‘s the option to record at the same time to the sd card (dry) and through USB (with effects, „wet“) into your computer ie into your DAW of choice. Then you will have both a dry recording and the wet with the Rødecaster Pro II‘s effects baked in. Still, to my knowledge, you‘ll not be able to apply the console‘s effects to the dry recording afterwards.

[@timgalletas3856]

@@PodcastMeister so many possibilities!

[@danielwalker13]

Great review! Do you do your own video editing?

[@PodcastMeister]

Thanks! Yes, I do my own edits I‘m afraid. 🙈

[@danielwalker13]

@@PodcastMeister Excellent work! 👏🏾👏🏾 Which software do you use?

[@PodcastMeister]

@@danielwalker13 I use Final Cut Pro for editing and Keynote for all the graphics.

[@PodcastMeister]

@@danielwalker13 I use Final Cut Pro for editing and Keynote for all the graphics.

[@danielwalker13]

@@PodcastMeister Thx for the info! Keep up the great work. Your channel is gonna boom bro! God bless 🙏🏾

[@OGtalks]

I like the built in pre Amps but that’s about it . This things full of gimmicks .. This is podcast machine ; what’s with plugging instruments in ?? Common ! If I had a tech channel I’d rip this thing to shreds !! Great video btw . I subbed . ✌🏼

[@alpsrodriguez9413]

You. An compere a junk texla with a Ferrari and rode caster pro is way better that texla a junk car

[@PodcastMeister]

See, this is why I don‘t run a car channel. 😉

[@epi2045]

I actually own a Ferrari but I don’t think Tesla’s are junk.