Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Mic Review / Test

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[@rodemic]

Love it! Great review!

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much ladies & gents of RODE. Y'all make great microphones and I'm glad people keep requesting them.

[@RadOo]

I look forward to Rode Smartlav+ review

[@jerbid_]

cool RØDE themselves responded

[@GuitarMastr3000LP]

The M3 is cool, too. It is comparable to even more expensive highest class mics.

[@graphical7742]

They have, it's called the Podcaster :)

[@nathanielbooth6628]

The being able to beat someone to death with it sold it for me ngl

[@radioman6489]

lol

[@kebandrews7076]

Banging on keyboard right now with cherry mx blues

[@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow]

I have this mic with a Rodecaster Pro and a Cloudlifter and love it. It is a game changer for me.

[@kebandrews7076]

The proximity effect on this mic is amazing

[@Eqmastery]

I love your reviews brother. You provide beautifully detailed and objective reviews and have helped me with many of my purchasing decisions. Keep up the amazing work

[@HollywoodEditingMentor]

Returned the AT2040 and got the Procaster. It was the right decision! I love the Procaster, so clear and warm. Using the Klark Teknik CT-1 to boost the signal and plugging into Focusrite 2i2. Great setup. The Procaster is an excellent choice at this price point!

[@dead_sick]

I've watched a lot of your reviews, and just landed on this one. My favorite part was the Alkaline Trio tune, great job man!

[@Jethu262]

Got one of these about a month ago and I'm loving it for the environment I'm recording in. I was fighting background noise with the Blue Yeti Pro (donated to me) that I was using and I got one of these paired with a PreSonus Studio 26c Interface. It's a great pairing, no Cloud Lifter needed!

[@larryhinze]

Clould Lifter helps this microphone a LOT. You don't have to gain crank and the room is quieter. I got a Klark Tech. for thirty bucks.

[@MattLowne]

Fantastic review, very comprehensive. Thank you!

[@Cybnew]

Put one in orbit

[@Gameslinx]

ayoooo

[@MattLowne]

@@Gameslinx 🫣

[@rvan]

great review! always nice to see your videos in my recommended.

[@sophiethecat9256]

How much your videos have changed over the years is insane

[@othinus]

A 2022 reReview of the Procaster would be appreciate. Would be a lot more informative with your current thorough tests. And if it holds up against newer options. Stay healthy and cheers from Philippines!

[@dynamicdan7888]

subscribed, your review answers all questions.

[@clarkurry7506]

Love this review. That Alkaline Trio demo made it my fave. Thank you!

[@shuriken6688]

I appreciate the review! I'm going to buy it!

[@GammaAkutabi]

Years later I went back to this video to find out how to best use that microphone. Ty!

[@MichaelW1980randoms]

Well... i‘m pretty much sure, this will be my next microphone, once i have the money for that upgrade. It has an awesome sound for voice recordings or streaming, so its basically, a no-brainer for the price. That being said: The actual cost is actually a lot higher. It‘s not like getting yourself a Blue Yeti, which is pretty much buy, plug and play. There is a lot more you need for it. I just checked with my vendor of choice over here in Germany. This is what i found: * 146 EUR / 131 GBP / 167 USD / 222 CAD / 234 AUD for the RØDE Procaster (The microphone itself) * 69 EUR / 62 GBP / 79 USD / 105 CAD / 111 AUD for the Triton Audio Fethead (inline preamp) * 115 EUR / 103 GBP / 132 USD / 175 CAD / 185 AUD for the Steinberg UR-22 Mk II (Audio Interface) * 69EUR / 62 GBP / 79 USD / 105 CAD / 111 AUD for the RØDE PSA1 (Studio Arm) * 33 EUR / 30 GBP / 38 USD / 50 CAD / 53 AUD for the RØDE PSM1 (Shockmount) * 17 EUR / 15 GBP / 19 USD / 25 CAD / 27 AUD For the Cordial CTM 5 FM (shielded microphone cable) ----- So we‘re talking as a bare minimum without paying for crappy (or mediocre) equipment about 449 EUR / 403 GBP / 514 USD / 682 CAD / 721 AUD Now that’s..! Uh... quite some money. Still... i sooooo want to. ❤️

[@tc59932]

FYI for those reading, you still require a boom arm + shock mount with the Yeti, unless you want your keyboard louder than your voice. Yeti on top of a desk is horrific.

[@tyletkersey4357]

Nice Private Eye!!! Took me straight back to high school. Wasn't expecting to hear that but totally made my day.

[@Podcastage]

That album is damn near perfect.

[@willstewart9728]

Love your review. So quick. No stupid crap.

[@Podcastage]

I very much appreciate that. =)

[@POTBFitnessandLife]

Once again, great review! Do you think I need the cloud lifter if using the mic with apollo twin duo mk2?

[@dlakecreates]

Great review! love this guy!

[@SkernStation]

Thanks for your videos man !

[@nicholasten6341]

I love your guitar skills man ! Cheers 🍻 🍻

[@Podcastage]

Thank you kindly.

[@ZAKtalksTECH]

Almost 4 year old review. Time to revisit! FYI: love mine. I use it with the 2i2 + Cloud lifter.

[@dyanco9155]

Hi! I plan on buying the Procaster soon and I’d like to ask a question. What gain level would you set your Procaster on the 2i2 without a Cloudlifter?

[@ZAKtalksTECH]

@@dyanco9155 without: around 3/4. With: 1/2.

[@HollywoodEditingMentor]

@@dyanco9155 I use mine with a Klark Teknik CT-1, have the gain dialed at about 10-11 position.

[@DSD]

I'm glad you did this review - I love the isolation you're getting with that. I'm using a AT2035 which is great but man it really picks up a lot especially the fans on the computer - plus its a side capsule so the placement is odd. Do you think this would be usable WITHOUT the cloud lifter going directly into a ZOOM H6? -Duane

[@Podcastage]

Duane. I have used the SM58 with my Zoom H6 without a cloudlifter and I had to crank my gain to about 70-80%, sometimes higher at which point it got pretty noisy. But it should work.

[@DSD]

Podcastage thanks for the response! Yeah I trying to get away from more noise. Love your channel and info!

[@konstalinkola]

I’m new to podcasting but currently building a setup for our coworking space. First I fell in love with the sound of at2020 and 2035, but after some thinking it would be wiser to pick up this procaster or the sm58 due to the AC. They are in different price categories and you can definitely hear it. Any tips that would help us decide? It would be a 4 mic setup.

[@tc59932]

@@konstalinkola For those reading - Bandrew ranked the Procaster as the #1 Best Broadcast Dynamic mic for background noise rejection (SM58 is technically a stage mic so was not tested).

[@ItsMeRango]

Thanks for the review! I would love your input on a comparison between the Procaster and the EV RE30. I'm about to purchase one of them and I'm seriously split right down the middle. Any thought? I'd be using it for podcasting and streaming.

[@nikbiglonghand]

12k subs. Congratulations!

[@Podcastage]

Thanks man.

[@acclaimedsheepdog6375]

I been waiting to see if you would do a review on this one I thought about getting it

[@TheQuattro95]

if i have a xenix qx1002fx can i use well this mic or i need the cloud preamp? is phantom ? i need to buy an xlr cable? last question...for live streaming on twitch, consider my voice for low frequences, it better this mic or the rode nt1?

[@eliehanna1221]

heyy. i really like your vids. since i started to watch your vids till now, i really learned many things about microphones and interfaces. can you please do a review for the presonus audiobox studio package?

[@Podcastage]

The audiobox is already on the poll, and I'm sure when it's selected, I'll get the studio package.

[@ryankoredstone7444]

This mic sounds great!

[@IamDefiantx]

hey sweet takes, i love the video i haven't been a subscriber for long and i'm still making my way through your videos. but, i was wondering any chance you can do a "Rode NT1 VS Rode Procaster W/ The Rode AI-1" video? and for giggles with the rode boom arm as well? i know you've done the comparisons already, but i'd like to see how clean the signal is with the AI-1 :D thanks!

[@matatoto9805]

You are probably one of the best human beings on this earth

[@bobmatthews3683]

Loved hearing a bit of 'Trio

[@Dweebix]

I love using a mixer with the Rode Procaster. It definitely doesn't pick up sound like the one here. I record beside it and it picks up next to nothing, if I'm 2 feet from it it hardly picks up a thing.

[@Bayonetwork]

two thumbs up for the alkaline trio cover bro! great video.

[@adityasingh85]

great work bud, your flowchart says for an untreated room one should choose a dynamic mic, your room seems to be untreated and condenser works so good there, please clarify if it is possible to record a top quality podcast (no music) in an untreated room with low background noise using a Rode NT1/ NT1A with a euphoria UM2

[@exonx3]

Congrats on getting the attention of røde in the comments! That's a huge accomplishment! Great video as always! :D

[@Podcastage]

Thanks. Yeah I was surprised to see a comment from them. They seem like a bunch of nice folks over there.

[@krys_is]

Lovely review. It definetely convinced me ! I just ordered the Røde Procaster with Røde PSM-1 and Røde PSA-1

[@snw1588]

Sameee!! what audio interface did you get?

[@deshchk2574]

OMG! Its p.pattern so great!

[@Podcastage]

It's amazing for podcasts.

[@Letsynthesize]

How don't you have white noise dude? I have the same setup: mic, cloudlifter, and an RME interface, but i hear soooo much noise from it which was not present when I used my old condenser mic. Do you have any idea? Thanks!

[@BeingBaz]

Haha! Alkaline Trio! Nice!

[@jlambuth]

I had this mic for my KZbin channel voice work and loved it for the noise rejection. It sadly died in a house fire. Despite the fire getting hot enough to melt metal, the body of the mic survived. So yea, it's tough.

[@neilramjee]

I’ve used this mic on a Rodecaster & a Behringer Xenyx USB - neither requires the cloudlifter at all. If your interface is any good, you shouldn’t need to bolster the sound any harder which will result in sound degradation anyway.

[@QuaintAxe]

Could you do a review of the HyperX Cloud Core headset? I love the way you review products and would love if you reviewed that headset!

[@Podcastage]

Check the voting poll.

[@TsvetanRadushev]

I have NTG 3 and Procaster. Which one do you think that I should use for podcasts? Also, I have focusrite 3rd gen 2i2 and RodeCaster Pro: Do you think that I will find a difference between these two? Thanks in advance.

[@00thematrix]

Hi there which dynamic mic eliminates keyboard / ps4 button sounds completely? what would you recommend?

[@Greg-tj8rg]

Hey Bandrew, you are awesome and I hope you have a nice day

[@francoist971]

This convinced me to learn how to play Private Eye

[@niekwulkeahealth6383]

Hi Bandrew! Great Videos, very concise and informative :) What would You recommend for a desktop stand for the procaster?

[@tc59932]

Buy the amazing Procaster + PSA1+ Desk Arm + PSM1 Shock Mount combo! The Desk Arm and shock mount was designed specifically for the Rode Procaster. Excellent value for money.

[@travellinbug886]

Would be interesting to hear a comparison between different dynamic microphones such as: Audio-Technica ATR2100, Shure SM58, MXL BCD-1, Rode Procaster, Shure SM7b, and ElectroVoice RE20.

[@che996]

thanks for the awesome vid

[@Podcastage]

You're very welcome.

[@thulegezelschap5884]

I have this and a fetthead, great combo but you need to put a cover on it for the plossives

[@reamp0000]

Thanks for very helpful great vid! I have a few questions regarding this mic for everyone: Can it be used as a hand-held mic, would you use it on-stage? It's heavy AF, but most likely it doesn't have any handling noise reduction? Are there any other concerns for hand-held use?

[@tc59932]

It'll have a lot of handling noise on stage and the weight + hefty shape is significant - these can be resolved by placing it in a stage arm that absorbs shock. However, it will need a pop filter or windshield for plosive protection, then you're good to go.

[@reamp0000]

@@tc59932 thank you

[@dankelly]

What dynamic mic do you recommend as one step down from the Procaster?

[@HamzaElgarrab]

What do you recommend as the best youtube voice over mic?

[@skottmellins4584]

Hi, Thanks for this great great video... Please could you tell me what is the microphone shock mount you are using please ? I have the the rode psm1, but i'd rather want get this kind of mount. Thanks for your help

[@jamalforprez8396]

can i have the mic out of the screen while gaming so audience can see only my face and still have great quality?

[@nathancrane2731]

Definitely not meant for instrument recording. Another good review!

[@joneconomist2022]

Very good crack!!!!. I have the Shure SM7B and the Rode PROCASTER at home. And I'm trying them out and I like how they both sound and I have serious doubts which one to stay with.... Any advice? Greetings and thanks.

[@ohshux1234]

Hey! Quick question. I don't have extra cash to buy a cloudlifter. But I do have Harmony Singer 2 which a vocal effects. Do you think it's fine to add gain to the Rode Procaster? The harmony singer2 has a gain/volume knob.

[@lolsensei5302]

+podcastage im about to purchase some equipments and im confused if i do have scarlett solo interface and this mic ? and not that other booster thingy would it be enough for voiceover and podcasts ?

[@qwlnskay]

I think you've never made a video were you haven't adjusted your glasses XD anyway thumbs up

[@finn.hermansen]

Can this microphone be used as a studio microphone on a radio station? Thank you for all your good product analyzes.

[@tc59932]

Absolutely, very commonly used in professional radio stations. For that elite level of use, make sure to use a shock mount and Rode's WS2 windscreen or similar.

[@abrahamnaula]

The plosives are insane

[@yayaooo]

great vid man :) But can you recommend the best usb mic? I like those plug and play and since i travel a bit with my gear (dont wanna bring phantom power) i generally would prefer usb mic, thanks :)

[@Podcastage]

Look at Samson Go Mic. Very good for travel.

[@yayaooo]

Podcastage thanks man! it's great that you reply to most of ur comments, it helps a ton :)

[@Malasuerte94]

Hi there @Podcastage ! Nice review :D What is the best USB MIC do you recommend ?

[@QrchackOfficial]

Behringer C-1U/Samson C01U depending on which one is sold in your area. Also the Blue Yeti is pretty popular.

[@Malasuerte94]

Yes, i know about bue yeti but my keyboard is rly loud so... i don't wat to pick that sound and thanks :D

[@QrchackOfficial]

For that you'd probably want a dynamic microphone which means there's no ready to go USB solution (aside from cheapie chinese crap but really skip that stuff). Whatever dynamic microphone through XLR->USB cable should do the trick. If you're looking for reliable stuff for decent price, maybe the Shure PG48 or something

[@Malasuerte94]

AT2100-USB ?

[@QrchackOfficial]

Looks okay but please, get a pop filter

[@ojwh1933]

I bought recording equipment this year and your reviews were a great help. Regarding the Rode Procaster though, should you be able to hear something heavy loose inside? It records fine, but something's knocking about in there, and I can't remember if it always did that.

[@confusedannoyed9901]

Naw that’s not normal, my first one did that and I returned it and got another one, I figured it was the internal shock mount loose.

[@ojwh1933]

@@confusedannoyed9901 Thank you very much.

[@KDPlaysGames]

Sounds amazing, keyboard elimination was outstanding, except when you stopped talking it sounded like the audio boosted itself for some odd reason but other than that amazing microphone!

[@Podcastage]

When my voice isn't there to drown out the keyboard, it's just more apparent.

[@KDPlaysGames]

hm well ok then

[@BBQCrasher]

Your right this is the ultimate mic! Awesome Background noise rejection and love the fact we don't have to add a shock mount and distracting pop screen for plosives. Its worth the $$$$ to keep the mic profile slim. Great recommendation.

[@Podcastage]

I do recommend a pop filter with this. It's not the best at plosive rejection actually. Or at least a windscreen.

[@HollywoodEditingMentor]

@@Podcastage Totally agree.

[@SerDinoOfficial]

You mentioned that the procaster doesn't need phantom power, similar to the Rode Reporter. Since their both dynamic... I have my Reporter plugged in via XLR to USB, after watching your video on it and seeing that its possible, soooo can this be done with the Procaster as well?

[@janssenbailio197]

Can you do a comparison between the Rode Procaster and the Shure SM7B (If you think it's a worthy comparison)? 🙂

[@crunchied8]

i have picked up samson q9u was trying to find a video on how to set it up like how far away it has or how close it has to be

[@LaSupervia]

Could you please review the aston origin?

[@ManuelMijaresCh]

I love your videos, hope one day you'll get to try the Sennheiser game zero and one headsets, a lot of people say they have the best microphones of any gaming headset, but I only trust your opinion when it comes to how good a microphone sounds, Thank You

[@Podcastage]

You should not only trust me. You should have multiple sources before deciding on a purchase or anything. I added the Game One headset to the poll.

[@ManuelMijaresCh]

+Podcastage Thank You

[@zackaryjohnson1567]

I love how this mic sounds. Might be my upgrade from the Blue Yeti in the future.

[@Podcastage]

I agree. This mic sounds excellent. I'm going to continue using it on my podcast for a little bit longer and just see how I like it over the SM7B

[@ArsenicCandy]

@@Podcastage what was the outcome of this experiment?

[@bruceelliot1503]

@@Podcastage I know this was 4 years ago, but what have you found to be "better" in your opinion? (especially for a noisy environment)

[@MrMountainMan]

What type of swivel mount do you have between the end of that boom mic stand and your microphone please? I can't seem to find anything like it (I'm new to this type of tech). Thanks!

[@brandonclark8888]

Do you think this mic would sound ok if I used it with the behringer um2 without a cloudlifter

[@the48missals13]

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[@Podcastage]

Thanks so much.

[@the48missals13]

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[@the48missals13]

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[@the48missals13]

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[@shytiegaming3223]

2:50 those guitar riffs or what ever they called was nice! It's been a while since I listened to my punk rock bands and acoustic music.

[@Podcastage]

Thanks! That song is Private Eye by Alkaline Trio.

[@shytiegaming3223]

Thanks for sharing the song! :)

[@MilliardenHC]

I would love to see a review of the Neumann TLM 102 or the BCM 104 :D

[@Podcastage]

Bit out of my price range for a while.

[@dmitryrumyantsev835]

Hello, there! I'm thinking about buying this pretty mic for recording a game reviews and streaming. I have an Yamaha ag06 audio interface. Could you please say if it has enough gain to work well with this mic or cloudlifter is ust have in this setup? I'm a bit tight on a budget, so I don't have money for cloudlifter now. Thank you in advance!

[@radoslawbiernacki]

Can you please add noise floor test to your reviews?

[@JordanTheMinecrafter]

What mixer would you recommend for this mic if I want to go for a "radio sound"?

[@Podcastage]

Look into focusrite interface and a Cloudlifter CL1.

[@GuitarMastr3000LP]

Hey I didn't notice you have a Xenyx Q1202USB. I recently got the Q1002USB (and reviewed it) xD

[@themareo2771]

Awesome video as always! Keep up the good work man! is there a chance you can review the Samson C02 some time in the future?

[@Podcastage]

Added to poll.

[@DarkPa1adin]

this sounded better than NT1-A

[@AryanSharma-uy8vg]

what size is the mic I'm asking because I want to use it with my existing shock mount

[@ayaanmunshi3508]

Great !

[@gokuldamodaran9434]

Could you talk about the zoom u-22, 24, 44 pls! Too much is going on about the Scarlett! ✌️

[@BruceWangOfficial]

Where are the link bro?

[@kebandrews7076]

Procaster vs NT1 which would you choose?

[@Thinwhiteduke1185]

Can you do another review of this with your new more thorough format?

[@victorshikhman]

Bandrew, the price on the procaster is down to $171 right now on Amazon, putting it in range of the Shure SM58 beta. How would you compare these mics for podcasting and youtube projects? Using a Zoom H4n pro as the interface in an untreated room.

[@ZeruVia]

PLS test the senheiser g4me zero and the g4me one they are amazing (but à bit expensive)

[@RateMyRadio]

I'd recommend you try addressing the mic (and others) on a 30-45 degree angle, and sticking to the 2" maximum distance as per the manual. Your plosives are very noticeable, and changing your mic technique would really help. The cheap Rode external Pop filter does a wonderful job too. You also have a tendency to greatly vary the level of your speech - I suggest monitoring headphones which would substantially help with that. Its one of the main reasons broadcasters use monitoring headphones.

[@MelroyvandenBerg]

Yea I also really noticed his plosives, not good..

[@legendarylacrosse7248]

Ayeeeeee 12k 💯💯

[@Podcastage]

Hey! Thanks!

[@gex5541]

can you do a set up toure where you walk aeound your room

[@FrankMillerPsychMD]

Second request. I know this is not in your preference and focus on microphones, but could you review or explain your transition to using the Zoom U-44 thing we ?"interface." I have not heard of this or seen other KZbinrs or podcasters use or mention it. Thanks again for all your hard work and ethics in purchasing your gear for review.

[@Podcastage]

Honestly, I was using the zoom h6 as my main interface for my podcast. This device just came out and I am doing some really thorough testing of it before I review it. It also seems to have cleaner preamps than the H6.