RODECaster Pro II - Can This Replace My Whole Studio?

[@MikeRussell]

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[@2GuysTalkingPodcastNetwork]

Love that EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS is not only straight-forward, but something that can be accomplished with an over-the-wire update. Bully for you, Mate!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@djmickeyTV]

All excellent suggestions to Rode inwould also like to include they add to the master channel a limiter

[@MikeRussell]

Thanks.

[@muddassirahmad36]

Tremendous ❤. I watched many videos but no one described like you did. Specially with saving audio.

[@MikeRussell]

Thanks!

[@entity5555]

I have a goxlr mini and have been thinking of upgradiing. ive watched several videos in the last 2 days about the differences between the rodecaster pro and the pro II - this is by far the most concise overview of the pro II feature set and summary. really amazing work with this video. thank you!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@kalebrown5092]

I just pick one up for 300 it’s amazing!!

[@ishepard2]

19:29 Back when I was on the original RODECaster Pro I asked the same thing about the looped audio on the pads. I don't know if it was ever fixed. This goes back to a service request added on November 6, 2020. My response from RODE was: "Thank you for your reply! We will definitely look into this and recommend keeping an eye on social channels for any possible updates." This was one of the reasons I went to the GoXLR. Kind of sad to hear it hasn't been fixed.

[@stanmanmedia]

We had another discussion below, but took your advice and bought one of these because it's a lot of function for the price. You're 100% right. Like you, I have more interfaces than I need, but I think this is a no brainer. Thanks again!!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@stanmanmedia]

Update, I couldn't get Bluetooth phone calls to work well at consistently good volume going to caller, and the entire interface would lock up so badly that I had to bounce the power to get it back. I returned it. Had the latest firmware, which at the time I thought was free of such issues.

[@ebenezermamabolo2063]

What a great review. Thank you for the amazing work you keep on doing. Now I want to get rid of my RCP1 and get a RCP2.

[@AskAW]

I sent my RCP1 back when I heard the RCP2 was coming out.

[@ebenezermamabolo2063]

@@AskAW How did you do that?

[@toftie177]

Wow, fantastic video recommendation for the Rodecaster Pro II, almost made me reach for the buy button online immediately. 🙂 The best thing with this video is that it gives some real pointers on what a pro creator uses to create the content they put out. The fact the Rode can replace nearly 99% of what you use today is a phenominal endorsement. I'm a complete newbie so still learning, but the flexibility and ease of use that you demonstrate in this video has literally blown me away. Did Rode come up with any of your suggestions in a firmware update since you made this video? Thanks again for such a great video.

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you for your kind comments

[@sangare13]

The best review so far. You had me changed my mind for buying Rode Caster 2

[@MikeRussell]

Thanks, I'm glad my review was helpful in making your purchasing decision!

[@javierhasbani3057]

O.M.G. Thanks Mike for the great video. And agree with your requests list.

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you

[@GetIndieGaming]

Hello. Many thanks for this. I suspect my dbx 286s units will soon find a new home elsewhere. Cheers!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@webalizer]

Awesome video Mike. I too have a mixer, mic processors, multiple audio inputs etc and a multitude of cables in my home Internet Radio setup and will be looking at getting the RPC2 to replace them all. The mixer cover is a smart move as one of my bugbears is forever dusting out the mixer's channels and buttons and I have a Decksaver cover on my Pioneer DDJ2 controller which has kept it looking clean like new from day one. As others have asked it would be great to get follow-up videos on the best settings for all the different features of the RPC2. Keep up the great work.

[@MikeRussell]

One important consideration for you is whether you have enough inputs to run an internet radio station using this desk

[@webalizer]

@@MikeRussell Thanks for the tip Mike. I only use one PC for broadcast sound input and output and a second one for monitoring our chatroom, Facebook, etc. I've watched a video on using the RCP2 for radio and it seems a simple enough setup.

[@Will.Standfest]

Thank you for the great review Mike, I am really excited by this deck. I hope you release some setup/configuration videos to help us get it dialed in just right

[@MikeRussell]

Thanks Will

[@natecarper]

I've been loving the RP II and look foreword to future updates. As Always, Nice job Mike!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@ReadyMack-g]

@@MikeRussell Amazing gear and you don't get your pants pulled down over the price. merci mon ami

[@theplainsightpodcast9602]

EASILY the best review of this product. Top tier.

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you

[@jeromeluna7495]

Great video thank you so much 👍🏻💯🎤💻🎶🎧🎙️🎵🖥️⌨️📻🎧📀

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! 🎧🎤🎶

[@shova213]

I am so happy I came across your video. You got a dedicated subscriber. I am buying this next week. I do animation and need this for my future channel

[@MikeRussell]

Thanks for the sub 👍

[@TeacherCast]

I haven’t watched through the entire video yet and I already feel that Mike has sold me a new toy for the studio. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeRussell]

I'm sure you'll have fun with it

[@julesapatini5670]

GREAT! video Mike, I do not have all the gear you list here, but I have ears for making PRO recordings for my original songs and music and surely now know what I have been missing. Now with the purchase of my RCP2, I have it. I fully agree with your requests for future updates and want to add for RODE to try and give the unit even more, DAW combining capabilities going forward.

[@MikeRussell]

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[@OgDj2024]

Fantastic review! I just got the RODECaster Pro 1 and I love it. But this RODECaster 2 is definitely one hell of an upgrade! Not sure if I really need to upgrade at the moment, but This is an amazing unit! 👍🏾

[@MikeRussell]

Both are tremendous bits of kit 👍

[@JimHarold]

Hi Mike, great video as always! I agree with you about the RCP 2...great unit with some room for growth. One note. I heard the latency in my headphones just as you did, initially. Now that I've updated the fw to the official 1.0.7 release I am not hearing it. Either I've gotten used to it and am not noticing it now or they fixed it. Thanks again Mike!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@equinoxpete]

I'm sorry, I forgot to ask you where's the dedicated play button. Hope I wouldn't have to go in the menu screen. Or would I be able to assign one of the side buttons as a play button? Thanks again for your help.

[@fr0stko999]

You’ve convinced me to go out and pick one of these up for myself! Can’t wait to get it all set up! The possibilities with this thing keep coming and I’m excited to absolutely evolve my sound with it!

[@MikeRussell]

Have fun 👍

[@corvortman3728]

@Mike Russell, I don't need a end colloring of the sound, because there is endprocessing/coloring

[@GospelMusicians]

19:29 The Loop Doesn’t Loop is very annoying! Seems like a simple fix!

[@zoltan1415]

May I ask you Mr. Russel to explain, how do you avoid mouth noise? I tryed everything. :/ Your voice is always so clear.

[@MikeRussell]

Some suggest that eating an apple can reduce mouth noise 😀

[@bangeemedia]

You're very much correct, Mike. This piece of a device, called Rodecaster Pro II, is compact, yet it is a fully integrated audio solution. Good job man, for this wonderful comparison.

[@MikeRussell]

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[@jalabi99]

Wow, that's brill. I love my original Rodecaster but now I've got Rodecaster II envy

[@MikeRussell]

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[@IdoDavid]

Great review Mike. As an user of the original RCP, there are several things that I didn't like in the new unit. First of all the original RCP much more podcast oriented, not all around gear. It's bigger, with 8 faders not 6, and it's have the blessed TRRS input that the current is lacking. The new RCP 2 certainly have updated capabilities, but I still prefer the original. Good job Mike.

[@MikeRussell]

Each to their own 👍

[@photographiezautrement]

Faders are re-assignable in RCP 2. Do you always use ***8 faders*** simultaneously, that you must adjust in real time ? RCP 2 has 3 virtual faders. So 9 total faders (at this time) "certainly have updated capabilities" : yes, you can tell it like that :) The list of improvements and differences is really impressive (and in constant evolution)

[@IdoDavid]

@@photographiezautrement personally, I like physical measures instead of virtual. I understand your point. The original RCP has the correct sizes and proportion, the new one got smaller and slimmer. Again it's a matter of personal experience, and taste if you like.

[@clemradio]

For customization, It’d be interesting as well to be able to change the name and icon of each input (our own icons) and still have in the input settings a reminder that it corresponds to the physical input it was originally named after… Also I think they should made the RODE Central app compatible with Linux. Cheers mate, amazing video!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@InaktiverUser]

What a great piece of hardware! I'm impressed

[@MikeRussell]

It's pretty impressive

[@ConsumerTeamPete]

MIke.....I thought you'd be interested in my experience thus far with the RCP2. I purchased my first unit about 2 weeks ago and have had to return because the larger 'volume knob' is not operating. It's clearly off it's track and will hardly turn. The second unit I purchased arrived with several issues in assembly. First, the touch screen monitor wasn't properly seeded in its housing. I carefully centered it and pressed on it and it seems to be back in place. A second issue was the metal behind the faders rubbing on the faders when they were adjusted. Again, after pressing down on the entire plate in several places, it seems to have snapped back into position. The build quality on the RCP2 units is inferior to that of the RCP1 in my opinion. I love the new features but this thing feels like it will break if you sneeze at it the wrong way. As I told Rode in my email, I would gladly pay another $100-$200 USD for a "Pro" unit. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Also, please pass along to Rode if you have their ear.

[@finn.hermansen]

Great video and review Mike. Thx 👍👌

[@MikeRussell]

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[@blkmidia]

Awesome review!

[@MikeRussell]

Thanks

[@graysonpeddie]

If there's one feature I would want to have, it's the expander instead of the noise gate. Noise gate does not do well as it tends to be abrupt and the ratio cannot be adjusted. There is a hysterosis setting, but it's not a replacement for the ratio setting. Although the Behringer MDX2600 does not have a ratio setting, the expander sounds great to me, which is why my Rodecaster Duo is not a replacement for my Behringer MIC2200 Tube Microphone Preamp, Behringer Ultragraph Pro FBQ3102HD 31-band equalizer, and MDX2600 Composer Pro XL. But since I travel with my family, I cannot have acoustic room treatment even in a quiet room, my room is not dead silent. Of course, I cannot carry my outboard rack-mounted gear in my backpack, so that's where the Duo fits in, but like yours, I ran into limitations for what I intend to do. Anyway, my headphone and microphone is my Beyerdynamic DT-797 PV-250 headphone. I wish there's a dyanmic microphone version of the DT-797 though. At least I can fit my Rodecaster Duo and DT-797 in my backpack.

[@MikeRussell]

Completely understand where you're coming from, especially when it comes to the importance of having the right gear for your specific needs and environment!

[@superchannel9366]

Thanks for the detailed review! You are the best!

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you

[@krushingbro6620]

i know this product is podcaster/youtuber centric but i see alot to offer to musicians and other unintended uses here looks like a nifty piece of kit, rode definitely onto a winner here.

[@MikeRussell]

It's a very versatile product

[@krushingbro6620]

@@MikeRussell Most Definitely, thanks for bringing it to my attention, great video.

[@purvue]

Rode stated they designed it for anyone needing to interface with their audio.

[@Griffomedia]

Lovely video Mike, I have the Rodecaster Pro 1 and a feature I would find great would be the ability to split and assign the pads to 2 different faders. So left and right pads are on separate faders so you can dip a bed to hear audio over it etc. Great content as ever!

[@MikeRussell]

Good feature suggestion. May happen on the RCP2 moving forward

[@GlobalSkyInfo]

Can you please advise which device is a good tool for changing or tuning voice please?

[@MikeRussell]

You would do this in post processing and there are videos on the channel on this

[@brokenchordBand]

Password is correct, link is working so does the application. Thanks! Deserves likes!

[@gorfm1047]

This really was a great, insightful, helpful video

[@MikeRussell]

Thanks

[@TheHypeCom]

When this video was released the dt700 pro x had only been around for less than a year. Yet you say in the video that you have been using them for years. Did you mean the dt770 pro by any chance?

[@Recipes-u9g]

Am really amazed by your channel ❤

[@MikeRussell]

Thanks

[@Vanidar50]

Awsome video,Mike!! This is what I was looking for...Many thanks!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@TheWatchFrogs]

you have a fantastic radio voice. thanks for doing this :) you seem like a good lad!

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you

[@cosbysthoughts]

well.... I think I need this. I only use a mic and an old focusrite to record songs. Then started podcasting... this made that way easier. I gotta try this

[@MikeRussell]

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[@jamesmt142]

I've just decided to take the plunge and chuck out a D&R Airlite and DBX 286s amongst other stuff. The Airlite's built in interfaces have been cracking like mad too with random clicks and pops on the audio. So I've ended up putting analogue interfaces back in. And then they play up. Anyway, it's all going for a Rodecaster Pro II so to see you've done exactly the same thing seriously reassures me!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@leninrobledo]

No podía estar mejor explicado. Gracias, Mike.

[@MikeRussell]

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[@tobiaslofi]

I would love to see a firmware update with a LIMITER on the master channel. Kinda like in Audition's or Premiere Pro's "Dynamic" effect ... set it to -6db and be sure it never goes higher than that.

[@Btw_henk]

can it replace a stereo preamp? What if you connect the balanced outputs to an amp (not an integrated amp) to power the speakers? Will that work?

[@surjeshkumar763]

Thank you so much! It works really well!

[@CreativeRamy]

I just bought this and connected it up yesterday, and yes I'm amazed at what it can replace and it sounds GREAT! The features are amazing but just watching some other KZbin streamers who stream and react to videos who don't wear headphones has left me a little perplexed, how do they do that with no feedback? Because the feature on the rodecastwr is when mic is engaged on the speakers turn off (which is a great feature) but I am wondering how to accomplish using a off camera mic and still be able to hear some sort of audio without bulky headphones on the stream

[@MikeRussell]

If you're having guests then you'll need headphones to monitor, if you're streaming solo then it's a personal choice whether to monitor or not once you've set the levels although personally, I'd only feel comfortable if I was monitoring.

[@CreativeRamy]

@@MikeRussell yes there's no guests with me in the same room, think of me playing a video and reacting to it to break it down, I still need to hear some audio from that video and when I want to make a point I'll need to pause that video and speak, I cannot seem to find how to get the speakers working still

[@MikeRussell]

In that situation you absolutely don't want the speakers working, you want to wear headphones.

[@CreativeRamy]

@@MikeRussell fair enough and I appreciate your time in responding. thank you

[@2GuysTalkingPodcastNetwork]

Outstanding details here thanks for your initial review! That Red in-shot light is killer. Which lamp or light is that? Keep up the great work!

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you

[@2GuysTalkingPodcastNetwork]

@@MikeRussell any ordering info on that red light/lamp?

[@equinoxpete]

If I record audio tracks for my songs 1. How many tracks can I record just with this, on its own? 2. Where is my play button? I see a record button but no designated play button? Thanks Great video on this.

[@MikeRussell]

You can record all the inputs. Once you've recorded you can then transfer the files from the SD Card to your computer for post production or you can of course record direct to the computer

[@equinoxpete]

@@MikeRussell Thanks for answering. I thought I heard someone on youtube say you can overdub up to 9 tracks on this, before I transfer to my computer? I'd like to use this as multitrack as a song recorder because I think I could get away with 9 tracks, at first. I just want one unit that can do most anything. I've got guitar and bass sounds so I probably would use a little reverb and maybe some delay for my voice. Please let me know about how many tracks total, I don't like bouncing. Thank Again so much.

[@MikeRussell]

Bear in mind the limitations of the inputs. You have 4 mic inputs, one line input and bluetooth input

[@equinoxpete]

@@MikeRussell I just looked, the 4 inputs are combo jacks. They will take a quarter inch guitar or keyboard standard cord. I'll be working alone only using 1 track 2 tops, when I record. But how many tracks do I have only using this unit? Thanks for your help.

[@AmmariusAmury]

Very best Video for this Product!

[@MikeRussell]

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[@jason01095]

I love my RCP2 - it really is brilliant.

[@MikeRussell]

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[@jason01095]

@@MikeRussell Also I would like to add that I completely agree with all of your feature requests. I hadn't even tried looping audio on the smartpads yet, so that's good to know. I know you probably didn't want to get into it in the video itself, but may I ask what firmware version you were running when you recorded this? I just pulled down 1.0.7 beta firmware just the other day, but haven't had a chance to really test through it yet due to schedule. So anyway, just curious.

[@MikeRussell]

This was the recorded when the desk was freshly released with the release firmware

[@jason01095]

@@MikeRussell Gotcha. I tested it and it still happens with the 1.0.7 firmware, and i've submitted a bug report to Rode about it.

[@thecleveralmond]

Exactly the info I was looking for.

[@MikeRussell]

Glad to have helped

[@matthewmatiki]

A question about the MTK mixer in terms of multitrack recording, is the USB tap point after the pre-amps or pre/post fader or after EQ.

[@MikeRussell]

The USB outputs are post fader and Pre-EQ

[@AndrehChamber]

What is the round trip latency in this interface? I'm considering getting one but I'd like to use it for electric guitars as well, using Amplitube (or similar) in real time. Would the performance be comparable to audio interfaces like the Focusrite ones?

[@MikeRussell]

Latency is also going to be dependent on your hardware you're connecting to

[@AndrehChamber]

@@MikeRussell yeah, no doubt, but the interface plays a big role.

[@Xylume]

It seems like it just needs a Direct Monitor button to allow the unprocessed signal through to your headphones, but the processed signal for everyone else.

[@vITALIANv]

But is it possible to make it sound as good as your other setup? I was looking at previous videos and the voice quality sounds significantly better.

[@MikeRussell]

The setup is still being tweaked at present

[@vITALIANv]

@@MikeRussell Good luck. It may not be capable of competing with thousands of dollars of equipment in terms of voice quality tbh, but my bigger worry is that it doesn't even surpass the goxlr. I won't buy one until I know for sure. I currently have/use goixlr and it sounds much better than the first rodecaster in a non processed and processed comparison both.

[@MikeRussell]

They're both different devices aimed at achieving different things I guess

[@vITALIANv]

@@MikeRussell Yes, but I feel the sound quality should always be top, or at least high priority. I would love to hear how good you're able to make that device sound with more tweaking.

[@punknugget561]

@@vITALIANv Also, there's no MacOS supporting apps for the GOXLR unit, whereas the RCP2 has an app for both PC and MacOS.

[@viptevb]

Mike’s voice is so well trained

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you

[@dirk.4711]

Now 6 months later, are you still happy with the RCP2? I have dbx286s, scarlett 18i20 and cloudlifter too. and the old RCP1. Now I am hesitating whether I should sell everything and buy the new RCPII. Is the sound of the RCPII really as good as the scarlett and dbx together? I use as Microphones SM7B, NTG5 and some cheaper ones.

[@MikeRussell]

I'm going to be making some video updates on my setup in the future so watch this space. I am still very much using the RCPII on a daily basis and loving it.

[@dirk.4711]

@@MikeRussell In your future video, please also take into consideration, that many subscribers are not planning yet to do podcasts or livestreams, but have "normal" youtube channels for which they want to have the best audioquality available for a budget i.e. of 1500 USD and are looking as their main priority for a solution for this. The fact that you can do additionnally podcasts/livestreams is more a sideeffect for them, but not mandatory.. Worst case they would just add a RCP1 or 2 later on top of that, but stick with other equipment for the better audio for their normal youtube recordings.

[@michaeld4502]

Could the Pro2 be used to run small church system? We only use wireless mic and podium mic and feed audio from iPad for music? Also looking at behringer xr12 or use together.... We record to FB and KZbin video and audio.... Afternoon study we want audio only to record ....thank you for your opinion

[@MikeRussell]

The RCP2 could be used for that as long as you're only using one external audio source

[@Mark-z1l]

Gotta get me one of these, that DBX286S drives me nuts, it's horrible to get the mic sounding right.

[@MikeRussell]

The RODECaster Pro II's built-in DSP and noise gate should make dialing in your mic levels much easier compared to an external EQ like the DBX286S.

[@jamesmina4429]

Can you make a review for the ZOOM LiveTrak L8? thanks

[@MikeRussell]

Great idea. Thanks will consider this for the future!

[@emrys30]

Good morning, I heard there have been some updates to the rode caster pro 2 Have the problems highlighted in the videos been corrected? If yes, which ones ? Which ones still need to be corrected? Hoping the rodecaster continues to get updates. Good day

[@MikeRussell]

Good morning! Yes, the RODECaster Pro II has received many updates although I currently use the Mackie DLZ Creator.

[@emrys30]

@@MikeRussell Hello, thank you for the response. So, there have been no updates regarding the RODECaster as mentioned in this video?

[@theancientvoice9272]

I don't know the product, but your review is pretty convincing. One small bit which I think will definitely do the trick for me is 32bit float audio recording, at least on mic channels. And they got me in 100%

[@MikeRussell]

It's a great feature but if you've set your audio levels correctly you wouldn't need it at the mixer stage

[@Recipes-u9g]

Such an amazing request Master Mike, we will be greatful for your request and hope to be the first to check it out ❤

[@tonyangel58]

Thanks Mike going to buy one now

[@MikeRussell]

Enjoy diving into all its features and happy recording!

[@koenignero]

Honest Question, why would you use the Rodecaster when you can use Software like Mixer and VSTs?

[@MikeRussell]

I've always used a hardware mixer. Before using the Rodecaster Pro 2 I used the Soundcraft SIgnature 12 MTK

[@mikkyme1]

I like the saving the planet move with the rodecaster 🤣

[@MikeRussell]

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[@aboezakariaa.a1240]

Hi. Can I use the Rode Rodecaster Pro 2 together with the Symetrix 528e, or is the Rode sufficient? I now use the zoom f8n in combination with the symetrix 528e

[@MikeRussell]

Great you could use either combo but RCP2 will be fine!

[@EnlightenAstro]

The Video is informative and well presented. The Audio in this presentation is it directly recorded from RodeCaster Pro and uploaded? The volume is very good with the punch in the voice profound. If you have used further processing after the Audio output from Rodecaster, can you kindly share it with the viewers? Thanks

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you for your kind words! Yes, the audio in the presentation is directly recorded from the RODECaster Pro II.

[@EnlightenAstro]

Thanks for your quick response and you have inspired me to know more on the subject. I have Rodecaster Duo which is identical to RODECaster ProII as you know and I experimenting recording on Mac Mini 2. I am not getting the level of volume as in your presentation. Can you kindly share as to how to reach the same Audio level as in your KZbin presentation? I record using Audacity (some times on Audition). Your guidance will help me a lot. Thank you!@@MikeRussell

[@DavidRose-nonichemedia]

Will it replace Zoom V3 Vocal Processor, Harmony, Pitch Correction, Reverb, Delay, 16 Studio Grade Effects? Merry Christmas Thank You

[@JaKrish]

Can you record a vocal on fader 1, on the internal SD card, then add a harmony part after on fader 2? Like keep overdubbing? Or do you need a computer for that?

[@MikeRussell]

I would recommend doing your post production on a computer

[@JaKrish]

@@MikeRussell Recommend yes, but can you do it just on the Rode?

[@unfinishedbusiness81]

can you make a video comparing the Roadcaster to the Boss Gigcaster 8 plz

[@MikeRussell]

That's a great idea, I'll definitely consider adding it to my upcoming content schedule!

[@unfinishedbusiness81]

@@MikeRussell Thanks that will certainly help as I didn't see a single video discussing it

[@lynyx77]

Great review, is it possible to use RCP2 like a real mixer connected to Power amplifier speaker , I'm asking this because I don't see XLR output and I'm not sure output via TRS jack are good for no noise?

[@MikeRussell]

It’s not designed for that purpose but could be used if connected to an amp via the TRS jacks.

[@DJ-SPARKY-REACH-ON-AIR]

can you play background music and ducking at the same time as i like to play music for radio so no dead zone

[@MikeRussell]

The Rodecaster Pro 2 may not be the best mixing desk for a radio scenario due to its limited amount of assignable faders but you can duck the fader while talking.

[@jayrose9463]

Great review.

[@MikeRussell]

Thank you, I'm glad you found the review helpful!

[@andriibudim]

Awesome video, Mike. Although quality of the audio through rodecaster is below average comparing to your rich, deep, into-the-ears warm sound through your usual set up. So don’t disregard that too soon. Cheers!!

[@ccr508]

Yeah Mike....I noticed that too. Is there a solution? Thanks.

[@tomkent4656]

Sounds like the compressor/limiter.

[@Tvj_films8452]

All he has to do is figure out the correct mixing settings to get his old sound levels onto the rode podcaster.

[@davemyatt9709]

Thanks for this outstanding work Mike, will it kill the feed to studio monitors as mics are opened?

[@MikeRussell]

This can be set in the options

[@stevejones4061]

Good review of the product, but you said @2:32 'with a high pass filter I'm not using'. Sorry to be negative, but throughout this review there was low level mic popping and audible gain pumping. Perhaps not using the HPF was a wrong decision. I'm not even monitoring on bass heavy headphones (Sennheiser HD40 & HD414).

[@ksmgmedia]

I'm not sure I want to put all my eggs in one basket. Yes, it's cheaper to buy it than buy each process units, if there's a problem, the whole unit has to be sent back to get fixed.

[@MikeRussell]

Rode generally build very good quality products

[@NasDa]

very good review, makes me wanna buy the product right away.

[@MikeRussell]

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[@DieTabbi]

Great review. I would like to see submixes as streamer too. But the best and outstanding thing is, you can connect two PC wie usb and tata solved the problem with sound from streaming to gaming an back. If it had a EQ for the headphone that would be grate too.

[@chrisdorsch9754]

I was looking at the Rodecaster Duo, but no HI Z for Bass and Electric Guitars. The Rode does seem the most intuitive of these new class of mixers. Do you have any recommendations?

[@MikeRussell]

While the Rodecaster Pro II does offer impressive features for podcasting and voice recording, it may not be the best choice for handling bass and electric guitars due to its lack of a high impedance input. For recording those instruments, consider exploring mixers with dedicated HI Z inputs, such as the Presonus StudioLive series or the Mackie ProFXv3.

[@chrisdorsch9754]

@MikeRussell The Mackie is definitely on my short list. Thank you kindly for your reply.

[@ConsumerTeamPete]

Mike … love your content. I use first generation RCP for in-studio interviews with non-broadcast folks. I’m concerned that latency in RCP 2 will be an issue with guests. RCP 1 does not have this issue.

[@seanwebb605]

It's almost never a question of a new product or system replacing the best possible equipment currently in use. It is almost always a question of is it good enough? When you compare price, ease of use will the product be good enough that the listener will disregard some of the shortcomings? Will it get more quality content to listeners with a lower barrier to entry for the would be creator? Do they require less technical/operational skills to get their message out?

[@MikeRussell]

The RODECaster Pro II can indeed replace a whole studio when considering its cost, ease of use, and potential to increase accessibility for content creators.

[@seanwebb605]

@@MikeRussell Then we should be looking forward to all of the great content that is going to be made.

[@TheTechPianoPlayerKid]

@MikeRussell sounds like a really cool device. I would really love to test it out, but unfortunately, I don’t think I would be able to use it, since there seems to be lots of options and stuff you have to select, and for me that wouldn’t be very accessible. So for the time being, I would just have to stay with my analog equipment, which has knobs and stuff which I can actually turn and buttons I can actually feel. Plus, it is out of my budget range, and I’m not sure if you have to see the screen in order to select different options.

[@MikeRussell]

If you have a setup that works for you then I'd recommend carrying on using it 👍

[@thejonathandoan]

What a wonderful piece of kit. Amazing just how many features are packed into this unit at only $700. Very nice, thorough review. Thanks for the video!!

[@MikeRussell]

👍

[@ElPatron113]

Thank you very much for this, Mike! Really great helpful video! Just wondering though, in what order are your processes connected? Maybe it's just my lack of experience with this but I'd be really curious to know the order of the chains (maybe even in like a wiring diagram form). For example which comes first right after the mic, etc? Thanks!

[@MikeRussell]

Everything connects to the Rodecaster Pro 2 so there is nothing to worry about

[@punknugget561]

I know you requested a Master Channel EQ, but doesn’t it already have a 3 band EQ? I know that having a 10 Band EQ would be far better, but is the 3 band EQ not good for voice tuning? BTW, I’m still waiting for my RCP2 to arrive later this week. That’s why I’m asking about the EQ and how it works with the mic setup. Thanks

[@MikeRussell]

You have individual EQ for each mic and an overall EQ for the output

[@MikeRussell]

Better control of the overall output which is either being recorded or streamed. If it's being recorded then you have the option of post-processing but if it's being streamed then you want it exactly how you want it sounding as it's leaves you.

[@punknugget561]

@@MikeRussell NOW I get it! Thank you for explaining that to me. As usual, greatly appreciated!

[@larryvaughn5843]

So how do the preamps compare to the preamps in your soundcraft mixer and the focusrite scarlette?

[@MikeRussell]

I have always used the dbx286s when connected to the 2i2 and the Soundcraft. The Rodecaster Pro 2 I am connecting directly to

[@format6]

Good review, Seriously though why EQ on the master? Shouldn't really be messing with program audio eq...

[@MikeRussell]

It should be an option

[@DavidBrackett385]

Interesting video, is there a way to normalize or amplify audio from multi channels to normalize the entire audio to -1 DB in this device? For instance I record my podcast into a zoom p4 into multi track then I upload into audacity to match the volume levels of the multi tracks. Sorry if 8 don’t know how to articulate what I’m trying to say. I’m learning as I go here

[@MikeRussell]

I would suggest normalising each track in Audacity to the same level as a starting point before making any edits

[@DavidBrackett385]

@@MikeRussell I guess what I’m asking is does this device offer the ability to preset audio levels of different channels and mix it down and specify the luff level upon export where I could literally bypass audacity and transfer an mp3 to my iPad or pc to upload to my podcast host?

[@MikeRussell]

That's what you'd use your DAW for, for post-processing of your recordings.

[@DavidBrackett385]

@@MikeRussell I get that but I’m exploring buying this and am wondering how good it is at real time audio processing. I’m not doing professional audio work so I’m just trying to see if it’s good enough for my needs to export mixed down to a stereo mp3 without post edit

[@MikeRussell]

This is a recording device, you'll still not to post-produce your podcast to combine the different tracks into a single produced mp3 file.

[@ForSynthsSake]

Having had the mixer, do you think that the number of inputs is a limitation of the rodecaster pro 2? I have a Clarett 8 pre usb but unsure if it is wise to sell it as I would be limited to two stereo pairs in on the RodeCaster. Your opinion would be very much appreciated.

[@MikeRussell]

It totally depends on your usage, it's certainly not suitable for all uses due to it's limited inputs but that's not what it was primarily designed for.

[@punknugget561]

Sorry Russell if my last question was not as clear. What I was asking, I"m curious what you when you said "EQ Strip," and what you had titled “Master Channel EQ?” Just curious what you meant by that, since they already have a 3 band EQ. Is that not good enough, or you were asking for something different? Can you expound on this? Thanks for your quick replies! 😎

[@MikeRussell]

I'd like better than a 3 band EQ

[@punknugget561]

@@MikeRussell So would I. I actually called tech support today and requested that they update it to a 10 band. We'll see what they do with that one.

[@Itsklops]

Can you adjust the Reverb? Can you play a set of mp3 files and stream into an android

[@MikeRussell]

Yes, the RODECaster Pro II has fully adjustable reverb settings and supports both MP3 file playback as well as streaming audio to mobile apps.

[@snafu2480]

is the looping patched now in firmware updates 8months on from original video?

[@MikeRussell]

Nope, I'm wondering if it is actually possible for them to do this with the hardware?

[@doetube9746]

The RPC2 is a marvelous all in one piece of gear, Mike, but you sounded better in the previous videos using your analog audio gear. I bet you it is only a matter of time until you go back to your old setup, so do not get rid of your old gear yet.

[@AskAW]

Are you sure you're listening to the same video? What percentage of his audience would care about the 2% improvement from analog to RCP2?

[@MikeRussell]

My setup still needs tweaking but 100% I am not going back :)

[@richard4oyeleke]

I doubt I notice the difference despite the number of his videos I have watched. Let's just give it to Rode for the great work of the RCP2. Its a great work and I am happy to see this video

[@MikeRussell]

👍

[@punknugget561]

@@MikeRussell LOL!!!! So quick to say you're 100% not going back. That's too funny! I'm glad that you're sold on the RCP2.