Rode PodMic USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone

Rode PodMic USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone

The PodMic USB is an ultra-versatile dynamic microphone ideal for podcasting, streaming, gaming, voice overs, and other speech applications for content creation. It delivers rich, full-bodied sound and features both an XLR and USB output for connecting to an audio interface or mixer like a classic broadcast microphone, or directly to a computer for plug-and-play recording. The digital USB output features RØDE’s ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™ and powerful APHEX® digital signal processing for capturing studio-quality sound with ease, and a zero-latency headphone output complete with level control, making recording seamless. For even more versatility, the PodMic USB is also fully compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices, offering a high-quality portable podcasting or streaming solution.

• Broadcast-quality dynamic microphone
• Analog XLR and digital USB-C connectivity
• Fully compatible with Windows and Mac computers, and iOS and Android devices
• On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing
• Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™
• Built-in headphone output with volume control and zero-latency monitoring
• Compatible with RØDE’s suite of software – RØDE Connect, RØDE Central, RØDE Capture and UNIFY
• Integrated swing mount for simple and secure positioning
• Internal pop filter for minimising plosives and internal shockmount to reduce vibrations
• Studio-quality external pop filter included
• Robust, all-metal construction – incredibly rugged and highly durable
• Designed and made in RØDE’s precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

All-in-one Recording Solution
The PodMic USB features powerful on-board DSP (Digital Signal Processing) powered by APHEX® that makes it easy to capture professional sounding audio. Use VoxLab™ to quickly dial in the perfect sound, or dive deep into the granular controls for the high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, and the legendary Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™. Monitor your audio with zero latency thanks to the headphone output, complete with on-board level control for controlling the volume of your audio. The perfect all-in-one recording solution.

In the Box
1× PodMic USB, Black
1× SC29 USB-C Cable, 3m
1× WS14 Pop Filter

Technical Data
Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

Acoustic Principle

Dynamic

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Address Type

End

Frequency Range

20Hz - 20kHz

Output Impedance

460Ω (XLR)

Maximum SPL

148dB SPL

Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted)

Analogue: 26dBA
Digital: 19dBA

Sensitivity

-57dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.4mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-3dB

Analogue Output Connectors

3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack

Digital Specifications

Digital Power Requirements

Via USB: 5V @ 100mA

Output Connection

USB-C

Bit Depth

24-bit

Sampling Rate (kHz)

48 kHz

Processing

APHEX® processing

Minimum OS Requirements

Windows 10
Mac OS 10.15

Mechanical Specifications

Weight

900 g

Dimensions (L×W×H)

172×107×62 mm

Included RØDE Accessories

WS14 - Pop Filter
SC29 - 3m USB-C Cable

Included Software

RØDE Central
RØDE Connect
RØDE Unify
RØDE Reporter
RØDE Central Mobile
RØDE Capture