Rode Podcaster vs. Rode Procaster Comparison (Versus Series)

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[@MichaelW1980randoms]

The Procaster has a much richer sound and on top of that better background noise suppression? I admit, i was somewhat shocked about that much of a difference!

[@Skooper]

Man every time I look at videos for microphones I always see this guy I subscribed because I see his videos all the time

[@madness8556]

I'm a very happy owner of a Rode Procaster. I've used the mic for many years for radio preproduction work in my studio and I've received many favourable comments about the quality from numerous operators and technicians at the radio station I work for. It's got a very warm, full sound. I've tried using other microphones but have always come back to this one for my radio work. Highly recommended and well done Rode!

[@millermiake7139]

OMG... It was so much fun finding this video! I only first found your channel maybe 6-10 months ago and have loved your mic review videos. The fact that your overall style and attitude has not changed over the last 6 years, while your actual skill and production value has gone through the roof, just makes me smile. Keep it up Bandrew!

[@matthiaskrause1155]

Great Review, as usual. I used the Podcaster for a couple of years and still find my old recordings very decent. The best thing: I don't remember any EQ difficulties, unlike, for example, with my RE20. I can not recommend the Podcaster, however. First, it is so sensitive to handling noise that an expensive shock mount is needed (I don't know if a boom arm is sufficient), and that makes the whole package too expensive for what you get, in my opinion. Second, the Podcaster turned out to be really sensitive to backgound noise. Often, birds from outside could be heard on my recordings. I always felt the Podcaster gave me the slightly lower quality of a dynamic mic with the sensitivity of a condenser mic, which is the the opposite of what we want: The audio quality of a condenser and the sensitivity of a dynamic. BTW although Rode recommends the traditional bungee/spiderweb PSM1 shock mount for the Podcaster and the Procaster, the new "lyre-style" Rode/Rycote SMR shock mount is much better. Because the PSM1 is intended for vertical mics and loses its tension when the mic is positioned non-vertically, as it is necessary with these mics. The SMR is rock solid and can handle the mic in a horizontal position. BTW I broke my Podcaster when I unscrewed the top grille to check the capsule. I don't know what I did, but since then it is mute.

[@YourFirstFourHouses]

Perfect review thank you........................... as an aside - I NEVER understand why ANYONE would EVER give a review like this a "Thumbs Down" ?!?!?!?!? It was exactly what I needed. PS - Just ordered a Procaster - thanks buddy :-)

[@Podcastage]

Very happy to hear it helped. =) Thanks for the kind words. Enjoy the mic!!!

[@matthiaskrause1155]

I also agree that the video does not deserve a thumbs down. However, beginning a mic review for over one minute with audio from the camera mic could easily trigger a thumb down early on, because it could be perceived as non-professional. Why not put one of your other mis on the boom arm for the intro? (Will look even more professional with your RE20 or SM7B visible.)

[@benhowling5258]

This is how you do a comparison. Perfectly handled and representative, and entertaining to watch without being a try hard. Thank you very much my friend!

[@Walloom]

Dude your reviews are so amazing. Quick and to the point

[@sysb0t]

Good job on the comparison. Thank you very much!

[@michaelgholm]

Thank you! Your reviews are a BIG help!

[@WrenchedOutExperiment]

Great video man walking through both mics. I’m looking at the podcaster

[@noshow]

Procaster sound soooooo much better.

[@Podcastage]

agreed

[@Grayog]

True

[@lrnzkrnc]

No

[@nonamenameless5495]

Wish I could tell what makes you think the Procaster is better... I found the Podcaster vastly superior in this vid whilst the Procaster seemed too muffled...when he moved his head around the mic the Podcaster was way better....what am I interpreting wrong to come to this very different conclusion or what made you guys pick the PROcaster over the PODcaster

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

@@pogotf It's called an ellipsis, and it’s honestly annoying that you seemingly don't know that... Seriously, if that annoys you, you need anger management therapy, dude.

[@Shyloh117]

This video is amazing in quality. You thought of everything to test. Just hats off to you in general.

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much! That means a lot.

[@Mike_Benz_]

Definitely agree, the Procaster sounded more natural and directional. Thanks for the video.

[@ProgamerEU]

wonderful test and very useful, thanks!

[@TechItOut]

I have to say I agree with your choice even though I own and use a Rode Podcaster (and love it) for my channel. BTW I have a fix video for low input volume on USB in Windows on my channel.

[@Aknuckle]

love your stuff sir. The fact that you played a TMGB song made my day. Keep up the awesome.

[@Podcastage]

Cheers man. Really appreciate that! =)

[@AdamSabla]

Totally awesome review, thanks!

[@andrewalvarez5364]

DUDEEEEE LMAOOOOO THAT SONG BROUGHT BACK SO MANY MEMORIES!!!!!!

[@victorshikhman]

Having mostly watched your new videos, it's fun to see what the "studio" looked like 5 years ago. We can actually see the walls, the sound proofing. No special sound effects. No throwing boxes. You're not controlling the lighting the way you do now. Quite a journey you've been on.

[@iancollins8002]

Thank you! Great video I almost bought the podcaster before I watched this, procaster definitely worth having to buy the extra hardware

[@Maiwid]

Amazing Video, i will buy the procaster thx for the nice vs. :)

Great review! Very useful, thanks!

[@riccardomilan]

Thanks so much for this review.

[@uwebartsch6960]

I ended up with the Podcaster because I needed a USB mic, and, when testing in my home studio for radio broadcasting, I simply liked the Podcaster better. Great test though and thanks for food for thought before I went out through the pain of trying all there is out there...

[@reubenchristian]

Again. GREAT. God bless you and your tidy studio, man.

[@Podcastage]

Thank you Kindly. =)

[@DanielMolinaLife]

This was great! Thank you!

[@GivesAMinute]

Came for the Procaster info, but commented on the shirt instead. Red Fang!! GREAT band!!

[@jacieyang]

This is very helpful. Thank you!!

[@RobertoNova]

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

[@KDPlaysGames]

The Podcaster has no bass presence and a scooped mid while the Procaster has really good bass response almost comparable to a condenser mic of that price.

[@davidholmes3776]

This is a great review.

[@AlexanDer2007]

Awesome Review!

[@reamp0000]

Really Nice, Thanks!

[@iancollins8002]

I see you get a referral fee for using your links in the description I think that’s well deserved! When I pull the trigger on purchasing I’ll definitely click your link bro!

[@user-ku1fj9uo7j]

very nice review

[@Videowebstar]

Thanks for the great Review. It's funny and informative... ;-)

[@15sixmedia]

I used to have a Podcaster and I will be buying a Procaster very soon. Never realised there was such a huge difference in sound quality between them! The Procaster makes the Podcaster sound very hollow and tinny. Glad I made the right choice this time around. The Procaster has such a deep and rich sound.

[@tq8310]

Very helpful thanks

[@twinsen_rus]

Thank you for the perfect video! I wonder buying a Procaster for video conferencing and recording video is a good decision if I'll only be able to place it in like half a meter from me and won't be able to get it closer.

[@cgonzt5636]

Nice review. I got the white Podcaster. To all who has this, never use an antibacterial wipes to sanitise/clean the body. The markings in mine got smudged, I’m so disappointed how cheap Rode made those markings. Not even a top coating.. it’s like those letter transfer that you scratch back in the day. I have other mic like Senheisser, etc that can clean with antibac wipes without any issues. That’s my only complaint about this Rode. Thanks!

[@drakktv3736]

nice review like always, please do one on the audio interface Steinberg UR12

[@Podcastage]

Is that already on the poll? I think it is.

[@thekidsgonbealright]

Love you! Your so helpful

[@Podcastage]

Thanks man. Happy to help.

[@crystlesybert7313]

Excellent product!

[@shadowfox9713]

Now that is a Review i really find usefull ! I wasn't sure, if i should get the Podcaster or the Procaster but after this vid, it pretty clear what i should buy ! Greetings from Germany ! ^_^

[@Podcastage]

Happy to help. =)

[@DieGLOZZA]

Very good review. Thanks a lot. One quick question tho. Right now I used the t-bone sct-800 for recording podcasts etc., now it's broken, so I thought of getting either the same or the Procaster. What would you say? Thanks ;) Greetz from Germany.

[@sebastianbourghardt3956]

I think i have 9 Procasters now at my radiostation. Absolutley love this mic. But i would like to see (hear) how it sounds in compare with the SM7b

[@geekindakitchen]

i have podcasters at the moment but certainly looking at a podcaster from rode for sure. love your work would love a review on the zoom 44

[@Podcastage]

Definitely go vote for the U44 on the poll. I want to review it but need it to get to the top of the poll first.

[@mattiswar]

For a USB mic the Podcaster is a beast. And XLR mic have a big advantage since USB mics can connect to a Interface. But if you actually think about it. the Podcaster is actually really good for a USB mic.

[@MikeSheehan727]

the fact that you played TMBG made this video 10 times better

[@johnisraelhvac2019]

If I use a XLR to USB cable will the procaster still sound as good?

[@LukeBeardmore]

I was expecting the next one to be "now I'm outside my room with the rode podcaster"

[@RetroUA]

Question! Do these microphones have the same capsule? And what analog can you recommend for a replacement (I haven’t found any specifications for these microphones, but the service center does not want to reveal its secrets))

[@larrycom]

You crack me up.... was going to get a re320, rp40, but now this video makes me wonder?

[@BMOLRECRNR]

now I know what to get when I get the procaster, cause I was debating which one to get. thanks

[@Podcastage]

Happy to help.

[@the48missals13]

YAS I HAV BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VID YAAAASSS!!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@slawrence10]

Procaster sounds great. I'm a bit of a newb and wondered if you could explain what kind of setup you use to capture the audio (as it's XLR, rather than USB plug and play)? Thanks!

[@kirillch]

Thank you. 🧡 I am looking for a dynamic mic for online teaching. Now I am using Trust GXT 252+. Procaster with an interface and maybe a cloudlifter is not a pure comparison with Podcaster. So I am choosing between Podcaster and Presonus PD-70 or PodMic (both with an interface). I have a pretty calm manner of speaking. How do you think what is a preferred of these variants?

[@ModelsWorkshop]

More vs series. This vs the Yeti and 2020! Good videos, I get podcast questions from the show and always direct them to you.

[@Podcastage]

Thanks very much man. Really appreciate that! =)

[@ModelsWorkshop]

+Podcastage I remember when you had like 100 subs. Glad to see you make it. One day I'll break 1000 myself lol!

[@Podcastage]

You'll totally get there. The first 1000 is the hardest.

[@PaulIsbell]

I'm jealous that you have Ted back there. Is he as funny in person as in the movies? LOL.

[@indie-man]

This video is awesome :D One question if you could give me a suggestion on it, Do you think I should buy a ProCaster or a Yeti ? I'm asking this because I want to just simply plug the mic into my PC and don't want to pay any extra money on any porters or anything , and i saw your video on the XLR to USB cable thingy and I'm just in a void of choice...

[@Podcastage]

Indie-man you CANNOT plug the procaster dirctly into your computer.

[@indie-man]

So, Yeti it is then ?

[@Podcastage]

Indie-man with the parameters you provided and the two options you gave me. Yes. It's the only option there that meets your criteria.

[@indie-man]

Thanks a lot :D

[@leonb305]

Nice Test :D

[@kristina7784]

bandrew and what do you think about the rode podcaster recomendations please

[@astroo9228]

Thank you for this interresting video. i am from Austria but you helped me really

[@TukeShark]

Is being from Austria negative?

[@astroo9228]

Willow thank you for replying 2 years later hahahah

[@TukeShark]

Astroo your welcome good sir

[@TukeShark]

Astroo so what mic did you get?

[@astroo9228]

Willow The Rode Procaster

[@zachoxley]

Subbed. Enjoyed your analysis and "Dr. Worm."

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much! I don't trust anyone who doesn't like DR WORM!

[@thebunk8408]

It sounds like the podcaster has some kind of compression either in the signal chain or DSP, reducing axis rejection and might go some way into explaining why the procaster had a more natural sound.

[@Allan-Morrow-AM-Studios]

Hi I have the podcaster but I always find I get a pulsating hum from it. I'm not sure if its the cable or stand touching anything that causes it. Any tips for getting a clean sound from it? I can sometimes get a clean sound but not always. Tried to do a process of elimination but feel there is more than one factor

[@MikeyLovejoy]

good video

[@Rivenworld]

Just bought the Procaster (already have the NT1), totally agree with you, it is one superb mic, and the NT1 is bloody good too... Any chance you will ever test the Neewer NW5200? I know it is in a different class but it is a pretty good 'broadcast quality' mic.

[@larryhinze]

Suspecting Neewer is in the HIGH SELF NOISE class.

[@the48missals13]

the rode mics in this vid looks like a huge lab mic! lol

[@moritzlange4875]

Does it matter, what USB Cable I use for the Rode Podcaster, on the sound quality?

[@TheQuikMix]

If the internals are the same (I assume they must not be), does this mean that the difference in sound is purely from the XLR vs. the USB interface?

[@brandonclark8888]

Do you think the rode procaster would be ok with just the behringer um2 without a cloudlifter

[@mr.a5252]

could you do a vs video between the atr 2500 and the at2020 usb?

[@zzwqk]

whats the boom arm and attachment you used to secure the mics? Sorry for the three year late response lol

[@AprilSamurai]

I need a full version of doctor worm pleaseeee

[@CatalinEneIon]

Hi Podcastage, can you tell me wich is the best mic for gameplay / streaming i prefer the dynamic mic (because picks only me not my room8 and i have a mechanical keyboard a noisy one) i look for something to get a nice crisp voice around 50 bucks if it's possible, or more if need. Now i have Samson Meteor (sound q is ok and almost no noise but it picks EVERY sound and my room is not sound 'treated')

[@Podcastage]

pyle pdmic58 & xlr to USB cable.

[@alexxander808]

The rode podcaster on the electric gee tar reminds me of the Sennheiser MD 421-N lol

[@FortiCSGO]

thanks

[@Podcastage]

You're welcome.

[@ccyungin]

now thats a review!! subbed!!!! lol

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate it!

[@325Radio]

The Procaster rules!

[@Podcastage]

Agreed. I love this mic.

[@danieldobles9422]

Dude, which is the microphone when posting?

[@rachelshelley4779]

Grrr... I did like the sound of the Procaster better, but plug and play is cheaper at this point as I only have computadora and no special equipment. Podcaster it is. Thanks for the great review!

[@mr_red13]

Did you end up getting it?

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

The Podcaster will cut through a bit better, if doing vocals for music. But for VO work and such, I'd prefer the Procaster. The Podcaster has a fairly flat frequency response but raised highs above 8K or so, which can lead to sibilance. I've owned the Podcaster since it was launched. It has a nice low noise-floor for a USB mic, is great build-quality, and has zero-latency monitoring.

[@ona1123]

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

[@SPEEDREAM]

Hi,is there's possible doing a review of the TED behind you?hahaha~

[@kevinclarke7170]

Hey Bandrew I’m not sure if you know about the rode xdm 100 the upgrade to the podcaster it would be nice if you could do a comparison of that and the procaster to see the difference

[@Podcastage]

I have heard of it, but haven't gotten around to picking one up. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@themescode]

Will I have to use Cloudlifter Mic Activator with RODE Procaster?

[@mohamedmagdi3904]

Yes

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

"Have to" is a strong, inflexible way to put it. It's a regular dynamic mic. It doesn't come with a requirement to use a Cloudlifter. Just a good mic input or preamp.

[@stefanmarin5011]

Interface or mixer with the procaster? And why? Sorry I am a newbie and have very little knowledge.

[@GalarzaMex]

Awesome! Please review the Rode NT1-A!

[@Podcastage]

It's already on poll.

[@GalarzaMex]

Oh, i see! Thanks for the reply. Your work is amazing, man. Thank you.

[@WadeStar]

They're both good mics. Question is: do you want to fiddle with XLR or not? If so, procaster wins me on background noise reduction alone. But XLR makes it de facto a more expensive mic.

[@PulseMotion]

WadeStar Bit it Sound better tho imo

[@agri-mdlvideosagricoles4046]

Can you test the Sennheiser PC3 ?

[@eljay8672]

The Podcaster was the mic that JackSepticEye used for a bit, he thought it sucked.

[@Podcastage]

That's too bad. =/

[@theUPTOPKID]

which mics do you suggest if I have to have 3??? i am starting a podcast and two mics for host and one for guest (total of 3) I know i need a mixer but how would I hook up all 3?

[@Podcastage]

If you need 3, I would say PROCASTER, a Cloudlifter CL4, and a USB Interface. I don't know anyway to connect three of the same USB mics into a computer.

[@bigjimid]

Hey Podcastage - How do you think the ATR2100 and the Procaster stack up against each other? I'd like to assume the Rode that costs $150 more would win hands down, but would it really be that distinguishable?

[@Podcastage]

For most people they would likely not hear much of a difference unless you did an A/B comparison. I think the 2100 would be fine for most applications.

[@sumitaukta2917]

Rode Podcaster (USB) vs Shure SM7 (USB) which one is better for voice over, can you have a comparison video of these two?

[@Muphet]

so if i was choosing new mic having similar budget for it, what would be better choice? going i.e. podcaster which costs me around $250 or xlr mic + interface that together also costs around $250?

[@Podcastage]

I'd personally go XLR and interface.

[@SMOOTUBE]

How to boost the Podcaster,its so not loud enough

[@Podcastage]

Use a compressor and limiter in post processing.

[@SMOOTUBE]

i need a windows solution to NOT post-boost it. wanna avoid that time eating step

[@Podcastage]

i do not use windows

[@SMOOTUBE]

pity

[@kristina7784]

make your gain higher and i think int gonna be louder

[@AlbertVasquez4Homes]

Rode Podcaster USB vs Rode PodMic? If the Podcaster is better, than thought would be worth it since I would say on the extra expenses that come from an XLR mic