Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface & Rode PodMic | Setup & Review

[@TanLay1]

Yep.. watching this has made it clear for me. For my podcast I'm going with .. the lavalier!

[@darthbuzzkill]

ikr..

[@potatoaim6981]

Thank you for this informative video! I'm definitely buying this setup without the Cloudlifter, keep up the good work man! Cheers!

[@nirvaan1680]

I believe ketter is a cloud lifter's guy...

[@BeHempy]

You can get a similar in-line preamp for $30 on Sweetwater. Or even about a half dozen alternatives for about $80 on Amazon.

[@azaty]

why? cloudlifter noticeably reduced the noise

[@rickjacobs2059]

So helpful. Yep, had to go almost all the way up on the Focusrite to get a decent input from the Podmic and it was hissy. The fix is the Cloudlifter CL-1. Thank you.

[@kettnercreative]

You’re welcome

[@dmiracle74]

Thanks for this review combination. I was looking at buying the podmic and the solo.

[@ndclark]

This was a great review of these products. Thanks so much for making this. You are an awesome reviewer.

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VelSubramaniyan]

@@kettnercreative You are doing great, can you please review rode PROCASTER mic or give your view here at least. I find your videos very accurate.

[@pastor4people193]

exactly what I needed

[@H76Pro]

This is exactly the video I needed!! because I was considering buying this package but now that I know I would need to buy the cloud lifter as well I decided not to buy it as it will go over my budget!

[@harrymacdonald-preston1364]

You do not necessarily need a cloud lifter

[@ulfrinn8783]

It's disappointing that Rode would release a mic intended for this kind of budget, with a lot of people looking to pair them with something like a Scalett Solo, and requiring more gain than it can really handle. But since I use mics only a couple inches from my mouth. I might be able to get by with this package.

[@arvincestar]

@@ulfrinn8783 how did it end up going?

[@cn310]

@@ulfrinn8783 please update us :)

[@libertyprime9307]

@@cn310 I can't speak for him but I also pair a PodMic with a Solo (3rd gen). I would say it depends how loud you speak and how close you put the mic to your mouth. I began putting it about 3 inches away on an off angle to avoid plosives and wind, as I consider this a standard microphone placement. Basically you really need to crank the Solo to max gain. At 3 inches it's on the quiet side of serviceable. You have to be... fairly loud to make the gain indicator turn to yellow (pre-clipping). I think you ideally want your average speaking volume to be bouncing between green/yellow. Bringing it within 1-2 inches of my mouth, it's now plenty loud and it actually sounds best this way - more rich, since this mic is naturally slightly lacking in the lower frequencies and being this close allows more bass to be picked up. The other benefit of being this close is better signal to noise ratio, nice for keeping my keyboard sounds silent. However the downside is it's going to pick up more breathing even at an off angle. The thing about this mic is it picks up a lot of higher-frequency mouthy noises. Things like voice cracking and spit-swishing. It's an extremely clean and accurate sounding mic, which is what drew me to it. However for some it might actually pick up sounds a little too intimately.

[@bertg5929]

This helped so much! Thank you!

[@therevx5225]

Could someone please tell me: would it be worth buying the focusrite and podmic, then eventually getting the cloudlifter? Or should I just start looking for something else

[@MrReactsTV]

I wanna know also I just purchased the mic and interface so I need the cloud thing if I’m streaming ?

[@StarWarsJay]

Hey mate. Thanks for a very informative video. I have thus setup minus the Cloudlifter. Is there a way to minimise the hiss etc without one? Many thanks, Jay.

[@stuffjoeyloves]

Hey there, it's not likely going to be fixed without something like a Cloudlifter. There are other/cheaper solutions out there by the way...and they all relatively do the same thing for less than half the price of a Cloudlifter.

[@StarWarsJay]

@@stuffjoeyloves hey mate. I have the Cloudlifter now and problem solved :) cheers for your help though.

[@Cotictimmy]

Seems to me that if you’re on a budget (like most people watching this) you want a Cloudlifter alternative that’s much cheaper. That’s missing for this discussion.

[@LillyCa-hb6ut]

Which audio software were you using? Thanks for sharing and keep it on!

[@kettnercreative]

I used Logic Pro for this video. But you can use OBS if you're wanting something free.

[@amirzingtv]

Awesome video! Thank you, I really appreciate it.

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TechGarbidges]

hello and many thanks for sharing your personal effort with us !! i wanted to ask, your lav mic is connected with your camera and if you did any sound settings. Also how the heck do u change from lav to podmic xD. Thanks in advance i would appreciate your help !

[@hatman4365]

Hello, great video. In the video you used usb-c to usb-c, since i have a pc with no usb-c input, can i just use usb-c to a normal usb port?

[@Jet.Single]

I have all of that except the cloud lifter. I guess I need to go buy that now because my audio sounds very poor and weak. I have a iMac 24. Do you still think I need the lifter? Iv been learning through like trial and error so I don’t want to keep buying stuff I may not need. What do you think?

[@BrandonColePhotography]

I just bought this exact setup

[@kettnercreative]

Nice, solid setup.

[@Qwe-ni1kz]

How much in total??

[@JasonOJX]

Great review!! Was considering getting Rode Podmic with the 2i2!! Nice one!!

[@kettnercreative]

Nice, glad this was helpful.

[@JasonOJX]

@@kettnercreative Can do one with either the cloudlifter or the fethead?

[@XX-vu5jo]

Don’t waste shit if you can’t afford a cloudlifter

Nice Video!!! I have just one question: Would the Scarlett 2i2 or 8i6 work with two podmics (with the Cloud Lifter both) simultaneously?? Thanks in advance!!! 😊😊😊

[@kettnercreative]

Yes it would! You just need a cloudlifter per mic!

@@kettnercreative the phantom power works for the two inputs simultaneously? Right? Thank you so much! Your content is very helpful 🙏

[@edgarcruz2891]

help alot thmk u so much for this video

[@ZUMBACOSTABLANCA]

Hi. Thanks for this. I've had a look through the multiple questions here but didn't see mine. However you answered questins I didn't know I had yet. 🤣🤣 I am going to be recording, so not streaming. So, if I do feel I need more gain with a 2i2 and podmic, can I use an editing programme afterwards? 🙏

[@kartikjoshi889]

Hey man! Can you make a video on podmic with the behringer UM2, the 30-40 dollar usb interface!

[@kettnercreative]

We can add it to the list.

[@scarecrow4098]

Hello sir, thanks for the video but I do have a question. I recently found a preamp just like the cloudlifter which is the coda music MB-1. What do you think about it? can you please make a review about this preamp/mic activator, because there's people who really think it's not reliable to buy a cloudlifter which cost double amount of money of the podmic itself lol. thank you.

[@Red1Wollip]

What is a very simple voice recording software for windows using this exact equipment?

[@supra1102]

i got me a podmic and a scarlett solo . and in the focusrite control software there is no way to control the microphone . is there any way to control the mictrophone ? im only talking in discord and in games . not recording or anything

[@NickSiekierski]

Is there an interface at this price range that you recommend with sufficient gain for the Podmic so you don't have to add another dongle? Even the Fethead costs nearly as much as the Podmic itself and more than 2/3 of the Focusrite interface. The "budget" XLR podcasting setup I'm considering is already scratching at $400. Alternatively is there a less "gain hungry" mic you'd suggest for ~$200 or less.

[@UnknownUserDE]

Search for SubZero SZ-MB1. Nobody really talks about it but in fact its a cheap cloudlifter...

[@kettnercreative]

The SSL2 has 62dB of gain, The Yamaha MG10xu has 64 dB. You may want to look into either of those. In terms of great sounding dynamic mics that don't require as much gain: Get a Shure SM58, you simply cannot go wrong. Plus if you ever need a hammer, you can use the SM58 for that as well. If you want a condenser mic in the same range. The NEAT Workerbee or Audio Technica AT2020 are both very good options for the price as well. I hope this helps,

[@qw453et]

@@kettnercreative I saw on your channel comparison MG10xu vs Scarlet 2i2 - maybe you can check Rode Podmic with MG10xu? I'll be very grateful

[@kettnercreative]

@@qw453et Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3usnGeGaMipfc0

[@xenomorph42]

I have a question, I have the Beringer UMC204 HD, a Pod mic, and a Mac Mini, I tried to connect my Beringer to my Mac via USB, but I get no audio sound, the power is on, but other than that I am not getting any other signal. When you plugged yours into the Scarlett you had power, I don't, what am I doing wrong?

[@augustoliver2779]

What about the cables for that setup?

[@kartikjoshi889]

Amazing Video! Any cheaper options for a cloud lifter? A new video on that too maybe? 😉

[@kettnercreative]

There are many options for inline preamps. We only have experience with the cloud lifter.

[@EduardoRodriguezRocks]

like the air function

[@craigthompson3739]

I have the Scarlett 2i2, and it definitely needs a mic booster. Is this a common problem with other interfaces or just the Scarlett 2i2?

[@kettnercreative]

Scarlett 2i2 is on the lower end of available gain with 57dB. The SSL2 has 62dB and the Yamaha MG10 mixer has 64. There are a lot of interfaces around the 60dB mark.

[@IWayB]

2:06 is when hew starts using the mic

[@Wintrxz]

Ty

[@dude9237]

What interface can I purchase without requiring a cloud lifter? (I know Scarlett can run this Rhode Podmic but way too quiet for my preference) cloud lifters aren’t cheap, I’d rather pitch that money into a interface that can provide much more gain.

[@kettnercreative]

Elgato Wave XLR, Focusrite Vocaster One, Focusrite Vocaster Two, SSL2+, or UA Volt2 /Volt276 Edit: I meant to say that I think you're thinking about this the correct way. I agree that money is better spent on a nice interface rather than a nice in-line preamp.

[@jadonadams1187]

That was great self explaining video!!!! Definitely gonna get the mic with the focusrite. But if I'm live streaming, do I really need the cloudlifter??? I can use the pop filter and xlr cable and adjust the mixer right??? help me please lol

[@kettnercreative]

Try it without, if you need more gain/don't have enough volume then get the cloud lifter.

[@RatKingKitKat]

usually if youre streaming, it wont pick up small sounds like that, and people wont hear the hum of the preamp being arounf 9-10, so if its just streaming, the input sensitivity will save you from needing the cloud lifter

[@JStream]

Hello this could be a very late comment but hope you may answer this. Is this necessary to install the drivers of the focusrite? I am currently using procaster with cloudlifter connected to the focusrite 2i2 3rd gen. Thanks!

[@davidjohnson281992]

How far can you get feom that setup and still be heard? Are you pucked up at 18"? Do you have any idea how a GoXLR Mini would stack up to the Focusrite Scarlett & Cloudlifter combo for the Podmic? I'm trying to decide between the two since they add up to basically the same amount. Will the GoXLR Mini have the same problem with out the Cloudlifter? I'm trying to make a setup using the Podmic that will allow me to get 12"-18" from the mic and still pick me up. Or do you think I'd be better off with a shotgun like the AT875r for that? Thanks for the great video!

[@kettnercreative]

We do a distance test in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r16ylalpbJJob68

[@pattipopp0964]

I just got the podmic and scarlet solo 3rd gen and the streamlabs audio is just way to low unless i put the gain to max but then i can literally hear my self rubbing my hands together from a good 1.5 meters plz help

[@Suspiciousguy124]

any update ? i was also looking to buy this ?

[@pattipopp0964]

@@Suspiciousguy124 i had to buy a fethead\ cloud lifter but heard from someone else that they didn’t need it so im not sure

[@EduardoRodriguezRocks]

why the phantom power from the scarlett doesn't work by itself?

[@augustoliver2779]

Thank you

[@scottpowell8973]

I am using mine without the cloud lifter, and it doesn't work, not sure what's wrong?

[@omidatabati]

great work

[@kettnercreative]

Many many thanks

[@FinancialArena]

Installed the scarlet solo and laptop recognizes it but when I put on the podmic it does not do anything. Any ideas ?

[@MohamedAmin-eb3jv]

which one you would prefer? Podmic with focusrite solo or Podmic with GOXLR mini please any one could see this comment reply to it with your opinion.

[@qw453et]

Hi, I think model Scarlet Solo 3rd gen will be have the same situation?

[@kettnercreative]

Yep

[@tomh5501]

Would a cheaper pre-amp work just as well as the cloudlifter? I have this setup and recording has always been on the quieter side, so this explains a lot

[@kettnercreative]

I believe most inline preamps work in a similar way and with similar results. I haven't tested them for long periods but it's fairly safe to assume that you'll get a similar result from Cloudlifter, Fethead, Dynamite, etc.

[@tendo9102]

Sorry im kinda new to this, would the scarlett work with both the rode podmic along with the beyerdynamic dt 990 pro. Im trying to get a good setup going but ive only ever used classic gaming headsets so i know nothing of all this. Thank you!

[@aos6832]

yea it should work

[@SULFURIOUS]

Cloudlifter just doubles the price of the setup. And that makes it dead in the water. :x

[@mykg1442]

I’m planning on getting the scarlett solo and shure sm48. Will it have the same effect like this? I don’t want to spend more money for a cloudlifter. Thanks for responding!

[@kettnercreative]

I don't use a Cloudlifter with the Shure SM58, which would be similar to the 48.

[@mykg1442]

@@kettnercreative how’s the sound? Loud enough? Is your gain cranked all the way?

[@Zayn_lens]

what about if i wanna use two microphone

[@demitri9211]

are there any cheaper alternatives to the cloud lifter CL-1? i already spent $200 and i wanted this to be a budget set up

[@kettnercreative]

Check out the Fethead

[@War0logyx]

you dont need a cloud lifter

[@wearejungians]

If I use a Behringer Q802 with the rode podmic will I need the cloud lifter? I was using the Blue ember which is an XLR condenser mic which needs 48v and it worked but it picked up a lot of background noise so I want to keep the same mixer and just use this rode podmic but dont want to have to buy the cloud lifter.

[@kettnercreative]

Without knowing anything about how loud you speak, etc. I would say that it's going to be close. I believe most Behringer mixers supply 60dB of gain and the PodMic requires 57dB +/- 5 dB depending on your voice and mic technique. Try it without and see if you're coming up short.

[@Cash42]

i was thinking about getting two rode podmic dynamic microphones and the focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2x2 USB Audio Interface (3rd Generation) for a two person podcast, would that work ? I’m still new to podcasting so Im not sure.

[@MollyFresh]

Thanks for the video. This is perfect timing! I am having issues even beginning to get sound from my Podmic. I am very new to this so I am confident it is most likely me. However, I don't have the XLR - XLR cable, I have XLR from the mic to the audio Jack. I have my headphones plugged into the focus rite also, and I chose the focusrite as my device in my DAW ( SoundForge) But when I record, I don't get anything. Any insight :( ?

[@kettnercreative]

I would get an XLR cable.

[@MollyFresh]

@@kettnercreative I'm going to try that today and see if it works.

[@MollyFresh]

@@kettnercreative I got the Xlr to xlr and it works now, but I have to turn gain all the way up. I'm using it to try and audition from voice overs for free so I'll see how it is without the cloudlifter

[@kettnercreative]

@@MollyFresh For sure. In my opinion, it's right on the limit of wether you need the cloud lifter or not.

[@MollyFresh]

@@kettnercreative what exactly causes that? Is that just how it is with the focusrite and podmic?

[@brycemorgan6708]

Why does everyone say I need a cloudlifter with this setup

[@IcePhoenixOfTime]

If your on a budget like most are who consider the podmic the fethead should be better and its really similar to the cloudlifter ... i dont know anything bad about it i think its just unknown otherwise im sure it would get more recommendet

[@kettnercreative]

For sure. The Fethead will provide a very similar result. We typically recommend the CloudLifter because it's the market leader, but there are many similar products that are high quality at various price points.

[@IcePhoenixOfTime]

@@kettnercreative ah ^^

[@TheThundersnap]

I use this for live meetings, as well as recordings. Would the cloud lifter make a difference for a live stream / live Zoom meeting? I never use headphones while doing the meetings, which means that because the gain is so high and the mic is sensitive, it picks up the audio from other people speaking coming out of my mac. I have a feeling that if I had the cloud lifter, and the gain was at 50-ish percent, that would no longer be an issue but I'm not sure - I'm brand new to these things. Thanks!

[@kettnercreative]

Yes, the cloud lifter makes a big difference in how much gain is required. I recommend it with this setup. The cloudlifter won't make any difference when it comes to the microphone hearing your laptop speakers. It adds 20-25db of gain, just with less noise. You need to use headphones.

[@TheAnthonyGonzales]

I have been having some issues with this exact setup when it comes to the connection to my MacBook, I try to leave it plugged in for work meetings as well as podcasts but seem to have many issues with it staying as the default and allowing people to hear me using this mic on the meetings, any advice?

[@kettnercreative]

Do you also use airpods? The only issue that I have are when the airpods are constantly fighting for control of the audio so I have to turn Bluetooth off.

[@TheAnthonyGonzales]

@@kettnercreative nope I use a plug in directly with the Audio-technica mx50

[@anaadler2123]

Hi my question is how do you make people hear you because I can only hear through my earbuds

[@VliegendeMier1]

how did you fixed it?

[@JonathanMarmolejo1]

1:37 what software is that?

[@houseofgraceworship]

I have 2 rode podmics and an apollo twin duo. Should I use the 48v on the apollo with each mic? They seem to work fine without it but will my audio or mics be affected?

[@kettnercreative]

The PodMics will not benefit in any way from the 48v. You can turn it off. It won't hurt them, but it won't help them. The only caveat to this is if you're using an inline preamp. Inline preamps (like the cloudlifter) require 48v to work.

[@houseofgraceworship]

@@kettnercreative ok so if i decide to use a cl-2 cloudlifter to connect both I would need to turn the 48v on then or no? Thanks for your help!

[@kettnercreative]

@@houseofgraceworship Exactly, you would need 48v for the cloudlifter.

[@houseofgraceworship]

@@kettnercreative ok thanks alot really appreciate it.

[@houseofgraceworship]

Hi. I have another question. I have a bae dmp 1073 preamp. Could I use that with the podmic? The preamp also has a 48v button.

[@Idontmakevideoslol]

Hey I have this podmic and scarlett solo. When I talk or record audio it works great but when I use it to watch a video on KZbin or play some games i get static and popping noises. How do i fix this?

[@yourownreligion]

did you fix it?

[@callaghanmiles594]

Can I use a dm1 dynomight instead of the cloud lifter

[@kettnercreative]

Yep

[@WatchGods]

крутейшй обзор!

[@kaptainkoter5041]

Can this be used with the rode procaster mic? Or just podmic?

[@kettnercreative]

You can certainly do it with the procaster as well

[@kaptainkoter5041]

@@kettnercreative final question would I need a cloud lifter? Or would that just make the gain less hissing

[@kettnercreative]

I haven’t tested it, but it’s a fairly safe bet that you’d need it

[@alexiaana]

What is the best xlr cabfor podmic

[@kettnercreative]

You get what you pay for, and most of the quality differences between XLR cables have to do with making sure that they last a lifetime. Learning how to properly wrap an XLR cable will do more for your cable life than buying a nicer cable. Generally, people avoid Monoprice and Amazon Basics. Bonus points if your XLR cable has Neutrik (brand) XLR plugs on it. Aside from that, you really can't go wrong. We probably have 15 different brands of XLR at our shop, and I don't notice a difference between any of them.

[@alexiaana]

@@kettnercreative thanks that was helpful

[@nebokgames4666]

I can connect white phone?

[@kettnercreative]

Not sure what you mean by this.

[@EduardoRodriguezRocks]

cloudlifter costs more than the mic itself

[@QuitterKiller]

You can just add a noise gate instead of spending $100

[@XX-vu5jo]

Best budget podcast mic. Requires to buy fucking expensive interface and a fucking cloud lifter to make the best out of it. Not having the interface and cloudlifter makes it sound a cheaper low class mic LOL. WTF that "BEST BUDGET" shit is a scam!!!

[@geertvanbergen3905]

I'd take care of that lisp before upgrading.

[@kettnercreative]

Meh it is what it is. Some people find the info helpful. If I wanted to make perfect videos, I wouldn’t make any of them.