Use Phone Calls In Your Podcast/Live Stream with the Rodecaster Pro

Let's take an in-depth look at one of the Rodecaster Pro's most unique features and explore how you can bring phone calls into your podcast or live stream using Bluetooth or TRRS.
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0:00 - Phone It In!
0:53 - Bluetooth Connection
2:31 - Bluetooth Phone Call Test
3:57 - Call Screening (No Mix Minus)
4:52 - TRRS Phone Call Test
6:56 - Test Results
8:08 - Improving Call Audio Quality
9:13 - Using Anchor for Guest Calls
12:14 - Using Bluetooth AND TRRS
13:23 - Protect Your Phone Number
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Episode 190: Phone Calls on Your Podcast/Livestream with the Rodecaster Pro
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[@tombuck]

Time Markers- 0:00 - Phone It In! 0:53 - Bluetooth Connection 2:31 - Bluetooth Phone Call Test 3:57 - Call Screening (No Mix Minus) 4:52 - TRRS Phone Call Test 6:56 - Test Results 8:08 - Improving Call Audio Quality 9:13 - Using Anchor for Guest Calls 12:14 - Using Bluetooth AND TRRS 13:23 - Protect Your Phone Number

[@EricMowrey]

dig the new time markers, with headers in the yt player controls! crazy. It's super helpful. Great vid. learned a bunch. Anchor!!!

[@torrey2708]

Hi Tom! I have a question that’s been on my mind for a while and I can’t figure it out. I have the Rodecaster Pro and I want to how to except phone calls and have calls in waiting(calls in the queue)??

[@heatherjustcreate]

HEY THAT'S ME!! Also, I love you

[@heatherjustcreate]

Wow, can't get over how good the Anchor audio sounds.

[@tombuck]

You just have a great voice 😬❤️

[@gregoryscott5780]

@@tombuck You're adorable!

[@jayveemacalinao8580]

You're a cute couple!

[@SoundJudgment]

A good thing to point out is that the Caller calling-in will not hear their own voice coming back to them on their phone (Mix-Minus) but will hear everyone else talking to each other (plus the SFX... Music, etc.). Very nice design!

[@tombuck]

Yes! That’s always been such an obstacle in the past.

[@clemradio]

will it work for both the TRS and Bluetooth channels?

[@melowd7779]

"When you're listening to audio it´s CD quality but when you switch to phonecalls it´s easy to C, a D- cline in quality"

[@JamesRichardson3rd]

I literally used this feature for the first time last night with a friend of mine on the West Coast to check out the sound quality for a SciFi inspired podcast we are launching. I noticed a couple of things. One, the bluetooth connection doesn't sound as good as the trrs wired connection. And two, the remote call option is incredibly easy to use and probably the best feature of the Rodecaster Pro in regards to doing solo podcasts. You can easily bring in guests without any fuss. Which is amazing considering that we are living in the time of super cooties when meeting face to face is problematic.

[@tombuck]

It's wildly helpful! Scheduling podcasts guests is always tricky, but it's even tougher in times like this when travel isn't really practical, so this is a great option for so many of us.

[@DevotedtoTruth]

You told me you would be uploading this content when I asked a few months ago and you delivered!! Thanks lol

[@Mike1104USAA]

Great video, awesome sound quality and great information! Thank you!

[@StevieRichardsFitness]

Great video as usual. I just got a couple of Podmics and the accessory pack. I’ll be doing an updated review of the Rodecaster Pro along with one on these products. Keep up the awesome work.

[@theprettytoughroom5783]

This is soooo COOL!! I cant wait to get started!! Thank you for this video!!

[@Adam1llion]

I’ve been watching your videos for a little bit and love the content! Fun videos and very professional with “fun”. Not all business which I like. Keep up the work!

[@tombuck]

I’m so glad to hear it, thank you! ❤️

[@Locomino]

You're channel has become one of my favourites throughout the last days. THANK YOU A LOT! Love your content! Cheers from Austria

[@tombuck]

Wow, thank you! Your comment has become one of my favorites 😁

[@DaivG]

More great tips! I’ve tried TRRS and Bluetooth for 15-20 minute podcasts on the Rodecaster with some guests, but thanks for the Anchor instructions, I’ll have to give that a try! Sounded great!

[@Steve-op6eb]

Super helpful video! I learned more here than on the Rode site! Thank's Tom!

[@writersandfightersapodcast7267]

My podcast is almost ready to launch, and it's largely thanks to all the info you have here. Love my Rodecaster Pro. Keep this stuff up! Super helpful.

[@tombuck]

That's great to hear! Good luck with your show!

[@cheols]

Your production quality is 👍👍👍 Everything is just perfect!!!!!

[@tombuck]

Thank you!

[@faithnewsmedia7321]

I love your contents from the start, but what makes me subscribed is the love you and your wife have for each other. Keep it up. Loving both of you.

[@tombuck]

Thank you! That’s super nice to hear 😁

[@catdaddy119]

Thanks for the video Bro!

[@toogoodtowaste7229]

Great stuff Tom, Thanks so much for putting this together. I was doing all of this stuff today and you helped demystify a few stumbling blocks I was running into. One big aha for me was that I was using Anchor but still had the version where the other person needed to have the app on their end. I missed the update so now I have it and that is super sweet!!

[@tombuck]

Fantastic! Glad it all got sorted out 👍

[@LeslieGrantlovefaithhope]

This was a super solid video and answered alot of the questions I had about how to use the phone feature.

[@tombuck]

I'm so happy to hear that Leslie!

I watched all your movies about Rode Caster Pro. This video really convinced me that it is worth thinking about this device seriously. Talking to a guest does not require any effort from him, it is very important! Thank you!

[@tombuck]

I agree- it’s much easier to get people as guests if it’s not inconvenient for them. Thank you for the kind words!

[@MrReggaenights]

Thanks mate really enjoy your show. I am waiting for my Rodecaster Pro can't wait!!! I have worked on and produced my own Radio shows for over twenty years. This is going to be a game changer for me well done Rodecaster and Tom Buck appreciate your input keep up the great work. Cheers :)

[@tombuck]

I'm excited for you! I'm sure you'll love the Rodecaster, and with your radio experience, I think you'll REALLY appreciate the simplicity/power it offers.

[@Bolworks]

Superb in-depth video, thank you for sharing!

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@RafaelLudwig]

You guys are too sweet! Also great info, just started looking into the podcast idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@tombuck]

Podcasting is really fun. It’s different enough from KZbin that it provides some cool creative opportunities.

[@kirkstate]

I just watched 5 of your videos in a row..great lessons..thanks

[@tombuck]

Thank you! The check is in the mail 😁

[@lordgodamenra8075]

Awesome video thanks

[@caseyonlocation8257]

Thanks for the video, that was a cool demonstration for bringing on guests via a phone call invite!

[@timjordan6703]

This was very educational and helpful. Thank you!

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@storybased]

Awesome trick ! thanks! Your channel is great ! I am a big fan !

[@tombuck]

So glad to hear it! It's always nice to know when a video is helpful.

[@geoffstrobridge8590]

love the videos informative and fun.

[@tombuck]

Thanks Geoff!

[@DOUGBROCKTV]

Thanks for this good sir!

[@houstonprofessionalphotogr2603]

Thank again for another great video. I have used Anchor record with friends it works good on the casterpro

[@PrestonJensen]

Love the anchor tip. That’s a game changer!

[@tombuck]

I thought of you when I tried it out 🙌🏼

[@PatrickRambles]

Agree with Dan C Bearded, awesome thumbnail!

[@edtechii]

Thanks for the clear explanation!

[@thetribepride]

Excellent video!

[@sazbabebe]

Good tutorial and video! I can’t wait for my rodecaster pro to finally ship to experiment and experience these features!

[@tombuck]

You’ll love it!

[@user-xt5ly3yi3r]

Great tests..just what I needed

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped

[@TrayPlus305]

I’m so excited I just purchased my RØDECaster yesterday 😁😁😆

[@LaMansionDelIngles]

Thanks for this video, Tom. Exactly what I need to know.

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cayman2010]

This was super helpful! Thank you!

[@tombuck]

Really happy to hear that! 👍

[@Razorhaloforever]

Great information !

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GalaxyCDSRocks]

Another outstanding video with some great tips, thanks again!

[@tombuck]

You’re most welcome!

[@tfahari]

Loved this Thank you

[@tombuck]

You are so welcome!

[@PhillipBridgesReviews]

Great video Tom. Rode makes it so easy 👍🏻 . Also agree with everyone else. Awesome thumbnail! 😎

[@tombuck]

Thanks Phillip! 😎

[@KuyaRalph]

Really nice setup!

[@Nardvillain]

this is a great review. nicely done!!!

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@mannymakesmusic891]

Very interesting, I too do have Anchor and this is some informative info

[@xaviergranados89]

Good video as always🔥🔥🔥

[@CaptainCory]

That anchor hack was huge, thanks for the vid!

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped! I'm surprised at how easy it is.

[@TheSalfordVaper]

Loving the channel it's helping me out and ive been a creator for many years. Thank you so much for your content. 👍

[@tombuck]

Really happy to hear this! Thanks!

[@TheSalfordVaper]

@@tombuck always nice to hear content is of help I know that and I appreciate the time and effort put in by any creator. I've viewed a few of your videos so subbed so I don't miss anything that can help my channel out.

[@mjcz5853]

Just caught this video, excellent!

[@tombuck]

Glad you think so!

[@coachmagnusson]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge and doing it in a funny way.

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@nimrax7461]

... after problems with connectivity by jack cable on my rode caster you tell us in this vid: you need a TRRS mini jack cable. Now it's perfect! Thank you bro

[@tombuck]

Using a true trrs cable is very important! Glad it’s all working for you now.

[@HalleyOBrienMedia]

This video was amazing! Thank you for getting so granular and detailed, and the Anchor tip is a great one! Question - does the Anchor interview/recording using the Rodecaster have just the caller’s audio, or is it one complete mix of everyone speaking? I would love to have only the audio of the caller for editing purposes... Appreciate all of your helpful videos Tom, and love the podcast. Thank you!

[@tombuck]

Thanks Halley! The audio from the Anchor call is just your guest (or a combined mix of whoever is “called by in”) separate from your audio. You can run it into a mixer or recorder however you’d like. 👍

[@UrbanArmed]

Awesome video, thanks for the demo you did, that is super helpful. Also, that white adapter from Apple that allows you to use the 3.5mm jack also has a pre-amp built in, which is another reason why it does sound a little better than bluetooth. Super excited to get a Rodecaster, I appreciate your videos my man.

[@tombuck]

Interesting! I didn't know about the preamp.

[@UrbanArmed]

@@tombuck It's technically not an amp, its a DAC but it helps product analog sound from a digital interface. Sorry, I misspoke on the amp part. Thanks for the reply, I've really been enjoying your channel as I'm researching the best way to do a podcast. Keep rocking it bro!

[@tombuck]

I learned something today! Thank you 🙏

[@OGtalks]

i needed this so bad. thank you again for posting . its funny every time i youtube something , like a how to ? you come up which is great because you have an awesome way of teaching stuff. i'm doing my first interview tomorrow and i have anchor, so will use that. hopefully it comes out ok? thanks again Tom. Legend.. (ps. im in my office and you're on pause on my tv in the lounge with the blackmagic camera angles thingo for podcasts, sorry horrible description - hahah)

[@tombuck]

Haha, thanks so much for this! I’m happy the videos are helpful, and thanks for inviting me into your office 😁

[@sifanzheng853]

Hi Tom, very informative content as usual! I encountered a connection problem while I was trying to connect my iPhone to the Rodecaster Pro via the TRRS channel. Now after watching your video I figured it could because I used a TRRS-to-TRS for the 3.5mm to Lightning port instead of using the Rode TRRS cable that obviously is TRRS-to-TRRS. Will order one to test it out!

[@tombuck]

I hope that helps! The whole TRRS vs TRS things gets very confusing. I wont lie- there are many times when I just plug in whatever cable I have and cross my fingers that it'll work. 😁

[@elephasltd]

Plus the 3.5mm to Lightning adaptor too for newer Apple phones with no audio in/out port :)

[@brilliantbart]

Great video. Looking to start a podcast with a buddy who is across the country. Good to see options on how to achieve this. I’ve subscribed!

[@tombuck]

There are so many options out there now, it's awesome! Glad you're here 👍

[@cmmedia692]

Awesome results as usual. Been wanting this for the radio station that I am the Director of. Hopefully soon. Thanks for the update

[@tombuck]

Definitely worth it, and there are even more options with the RCP2 that was recently released 👍

[@cmmedia692]

@@tombuck sweet. I can't wait to get one of these once I get a budget to do so 😁

[@theanalogcirclepodcast.9416]

I like the dog. Great video.

[@Highfivechurch]

Good info!

[@jingwu997]

Great vids, as always. I was wondering, what would happen if not a phone/voice call, but a FaceTime/Video call

[@samsamson3623]

Tom buck ! you are worth a million bucks.........and more, thank you!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! Please tell my bank that. 😬

[@samsamson3623]

Don't worry Tom! you will get there . The bank will thank you 😊 🙏

[@melowd7779]

another great vid! thanks

[@jeffosborne440]

So cool! Now I want to purchase a Rodecaster Pro. Another great video Tom.

[@tombuck]

The Rodecaster is really on of the best creative investments I’ve made. 👍

[@jeffosborne440]

@@tombuck Thanks Tom. Would you say this is Mainly geared towards "Live" recording or would this also be good for recording where you still have say 3-4 cameras setup and you would normally edit after in something like Premier. In that situation where you're Not live, is there still an advantage in using this unit? Also, same question with using the Atem Mini...mainly for "Live" events...?

[@bobbybedilife]

great information!

[@LesterGreenberg802]

I am totally binging on your great videos Tom! I am not a podcaster (yet) but a market researcher who is looking to improve my web based research interviews. You are killing it and I am learning tons! My question here is if I can connect a landline if my respondents connection is not great. Many of these folks are older (seasoned??) doctors or patients.I guess the voip line would do that. I am not sure.

[@tombuck]

Thanks for the kind words Lester! As for a landline, it would depend on whether or not your phone has a headphone output. If it does, then you cna run it into the RCP. Otherwise I'd stick with a VOIP service.

[@jeffpierce3300]

@@tombuck there are devices to turn a analog phone signal to digital.

[@AshikSatheesh]

Thanks for that Anchor tip. New info.

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped!

[@AshikSatheesh]

@@tombuck Indeed. Will definitely try it out for an upcoming episode.

[@houseoftheunusual]

Thanks for your help...

[@tombuck]

You're welcome!

[@denverbagaka6048]

He Tom, I saw that you were featured on Rode's offical 2.1 update video. Seems like they finally noticed you!

[@tombuck]

Haha, that was so cool! They did send me a super nice message saying they like the videos and have been really communicative with any questions I have about updates/products/etc. Great company all around 👍

[@user-gj7je7uh8e]

Tom in producer mode you can chat with anyone on any channel while the show is in progress - u can prep a guest before they come to air - the key here is that u must be plugged in the front headphone jack for this to work.... 1 week of research got me this -- great stuff bud ---

[@tfahari]

Thanks!

[@tombuck]

You're way too kind Michelle, thank you!

[@Edgar36000]

thanks for sharing

[@tombuck]

You’re welcome!

[@keegankoertzen]

Would love a remake of this video but with the RCP2 ✌🏼 stay punny

[@RetroTiburon]

Thanks for that Anchor for phone calls suggestion! Was breaking my head on how to add people with clearer audio.

[@tombuck]

So glad it was helpful!

[@kn0ckamus]

Lol you and your wife are #relationshipgoals for sure brother!! Great video

[@tombuck]

Thank you haha! I made sure to share this comment with her.

[@connorduffy9002]

Thanks for this helpful video. I am a personal assistant and my boss wanted me to figure out a way for him to accept high quality calls on his podcast. Just purchased a replica of your set up! He does not use Anchor, so I am trying to figure out which "burner" number to use. Google Voice is a great option, but also looking into a Skype number, Blog Talk Radio number, Call-in Studio number, or even considering him having audience drop their numbers so he can *67 them

[@jimrogers7841]

Thankyouthankyouthankyou for the phone connection info! I bought a maonocaster expecting it to do this, and it doesn’t, time to return it and buy a Rodecaster!

[@tombuck]

You'll love the Rodecaster! I'm listening to music on mine as I type this right now 😁

[@duanecuster7166]

Ok I smiled way too hard at your calls with Heather! ❤️ #creativecouplegoals Great video! Thanks for translating understandably

[@tombuck]

This really makes my day to hear 😁

[@CarolinaSilvaSantisteban]

Great video. Just bought my rodecaster and I love it! But I have one question, is it possible to connect a 3.5mm microphone?

[@tombuck]

Yes! Either through the smartphone channel or with a 3.5 to XLR cable.

[@anyamaboy1]

This is a great video! Another alternative for OBS if you are planning to use video for an interview, is OBS Ninja.

[@tombuck]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@tedz2000]

Can u do a show explaining how the headset buttons work

[@bobbazley5376]

Hi Tom, love your videos and really helpful for me starting off on this setup for creating podcasts, my main question is if Im going to call someone via anchor to join the call what is the best connector for me to use from my iPhone ? eg the lighting connector to what connector on the procast ? an TRS connector would be best ? which connector are you using ? your advice is always welcome

[@tombuck]

You cna just use a TRRS cable, and then you'll need that little lighting to 3.5mm adapter for the iPhone.

[@hermannvalsson4237]

Great video and you have a great frind in your wife who help with the video. I will subscreap thank you. Best regards from Hermann in Reykjavik Iceland.

[@tombuck]

Awesome! Thank you! We both love Reykjavik, so it's so cool to hear from you!

[@AceEverywhere]

Pls show us doing it on focusrite with video. Thanks

[@Backstagejazz]

Another great video! Thanks. RP still remains on back order.

[@tombuck]

I know- the demand is crazy at the moment 😬

[@Backstagejazz]

@@tombuck I did the "wife test" too, but noticed the Anchor mobile wants the caller to register with Anchor to send the message after recording it. The sound quality was awesome, but not sure if listeners will want to go through the extra steps to send a voice message to the show. We couldn't get the phone call to work on her Android phone - something in settings was off with the microphone,

[@tombuck]

Interesting- I guess there are a few variables that can change it for people. 🤔

[@stephenbrunton4891]

Hey Tom! Love your vids, You mention in the time line at ‘3:57 Call Screening (No Mix Minus)’... So couple of Q’s: Have you tried call screening where you place yourself (you must be on Mic 1) on mute (red button) AND listen (green button) contemporaneously, while doing the same for the caller (also on red and green buttons at bottom of their fader) - This should allow you to talk to them privately in a live podcast without it going to the recording/SD Card. It allows your other three guests (Mic 2, 3, 4) to keep talking to each other in the recording unaware of your call while you (as master panel operator on Mic 1) screen calls privately (although Mic 2, 3, 4 could pick you up if you aren’t in a seperate booth). This doesn’t work if you aren’t on Mic1 as Mic 1 is considered the Primary operator / “Producer” of the show, much like a talk show radio station. Give it a try and let me know. Also re “No MIx Minus” in Bluetooth... so does this mean the caller on the Bluetooth connection cant hear Rodecaster sound effects or gets major echo / conversation line noise etc, as this would be the effect of no mix minus, or am I wrong? Keep up the great vids, I watch with interest for my own podcast which has identical equipment to yours! Steve.

[@tombuck]

Thank you Stephen! I tried your suggestion and IT WORKS! By pressing the mute and solo buttons simultaneously, it creates a mix minus where those channels can talk to each other without affecting the recording. However, the "actual" recording then can't be heard through the headphones (even though it still shows on the audio meters). The same applies for the Bluetooth channel, which does allow people to hear everything without having an echo. Wow!

[@johnlackner1193]

Bluetooth adds some latency - but, it's not really a show-stopper. As far as I know, this is the only mixer that does two-way bluetooth, and two way TRRS for phones (all the other mixers do sound FROM the phone but not TO it). You CAN do this with a phone and a regular mixer and a few audio adapters.

[@KingdomFilms365]

should do a podcaster to podcaster phone call test. I just ordered my podcaster pro today.

[@PIckledeggilkley]

Hi there, great video, I'm learning so much from you. Just wondered - could I have two people on a call? I want to do a show that is discursive - if I used two phones, could I have one on bluetooth and the other wired up or is that a daft question?

[@tombuck]

It's definitely possible. Ultimately the Bluetooth and TRRS channels will just take whatever input you give them. So if you somehow set up a conference-type call on your phone, you'd be able to bring in more people that way (although you wouldn't have individual control over each caller).

[@GregMurrayEnt1]

TRRS is for Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve. With the RodeCaster Pro, the Tip is for Left Channel. The first Ring nearest the tip is the Right Channel. The second Ring is Ground and the Sleeve is for Microphone.

[@elliothuntington8980]

Is this the road caster pro 2? Or maybe you have an updated video with the newer device? This is a great video. Thank you!

[@jeffsumeracki7263]

This video based on the older RCP. The new model does not have TRRS so live calls with no (Bluetooth) latency are a real problem that requires a new solution.

[@HJBProductionsLLC]

Taking phone calls is super easy.

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

You talking to yourself on the phone was hilarious.

[@tombuck]

Haha, thank you!

[@mattwruff]

I will have to try out the Anchor to see, I have been using Facetime on my iPad Pro so we can actually see each mapping the iPad audio into the TSRR channel. I have also used Facebook Messenger as well and again the audio quality of both is above that of the over-compressed low quality cell service. I have a cheap VOIP system that doesn't work as good as all the other so I've never used it. Facetime is my favorite because it help to see the person it and Facetime use the best available data rate on both sites. I want to try it on fiber but on my cable, it sounds plenty good enough!

[@tombuck]

It really does help to see the person while talking. If your guest has a way of recording themselves, what I've done is used Zoom for the conversation, but had each of us record ourselves separately and then combine the files in editing. IT feels like we're just having a normal Zoom call, but we end up with high quality recordings of each person.

[@markcaro2328]

Hello - great video. What is the correct cable I need to connect my android phone directly into rodecaster pro?

[@tombuck]

The Rode SC19 is your best bet. 👍

[@reel_images]

Very great video on having calls through the rode podcaster. Your wife is super cute and bubbly,

[@tombuck]

Haha thanks!

[@reel_images]

@@tombuck you both have great enthusiasm and energy. AWESOME VIDEOS

[@AnthonyMolinary]

How is the anchor app hack while using Bluetooth does it make it sound better at all? I can’t find the trrs cable locally and have to order it but I’m trying locally before I go on amazon , I know , lazy lol great videos!!

[@tombuck]

It sounds very close to the example here 👍

[@rcarmack]

New update seems to have more for you on the phone calls

[@samilla78]

Hi Tom. Thanks for the video. I called my mom to try it out with the Anchor app. I could easily hear her, but she could not hear me. Any idea on what could be wrong? All the best-Camilla