• Dynamic mic with USB connection
• Cardioid polar pattern with high 180-degree rejection
• Voice tailored low-cut filter
• Internal pop filter
• Rugged stainless steel body

Product Description
As its name suggests, the RODE Podcaster microphone was specifically designed for computer tape applications where wide frequency response and low distortion are demanded. The Podcaster makes digital tape “plug and play” simple with its built-in A/D conversion and USB connection. The RODE Podcaster is based on their standard Broadcaster microphone – winner of the Radio World/US National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) “What’s Cool” award. The Broadcaster ha… More >>

Rode Microphones Podcaster USB Microphone

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5 Responses to “Rode Microphones Podcaster USB Microphone”

1. Stewart E. White Says:
   

   After sampling several other microphones I chose on the Rode Podcaster. This is a professional-level instrument in both construction and in performance at a consumer price. You won’t regret buying one.
   Rating: 5 / 5

2. Straight up out the H-TX Says:
   

   Im no pro i just wanted a mic so that me and the homeboys could wreckshop, and so far this mic is effective excellent no problems at all. Im using it on a Mac Book Pro and it recognizable it as soon as i plugged it in. The tape quality of the mic seems fantastic to me but like i said I’m no pro. So if you want a mic that sound excellent and is built to last this mic is where its at
   Rating: 5 / 5

3. Dustin Sell Says:
   

   Absolutely incredible sounding audio!! I didn’t have to buy a pre-amp, mixer, pop-filter, etc. Simply plugged it in, and instantly started tape broadcast quality audio. Windows XP instantly recognizable it (as a sound card). It also works perfectly on Vista after installing the driver from Rode’s website.
   Rating: 5 / 5

4. G. Rubin Says:
   

   Ok – this is one heavy mic! I’m using it to make podcasts and training video’s. The sound quality is brilliant – studio quality. I had to buy On Stage DS7200B Adjustable Desk Microphone Stand, Black to keep it from falling over. The problem is the the mic must mount from the rear, so all the weight is hanging over. I also strongly suggest Rode PSM1 Shockmount. It serves a few purposes; 1) it changes the center of gravity when mounting the mic since it attaches to the mic stand in the midpoint and allows the mic to hang more rearward and it provides a shock absorber. Using it on a MAC with VM – has no issues being recognizable by XP and OS X. Overall, very pleased with the mic.
   Rating: 5 / 5

5. Shawn Milochik Says:
   

   I picked up the R0DE Podcaster a few days ago, and it sounds fantastic — much surpass than I expected. I honestly expected it to sound cheesier since it’s USB instead of XLR. I made a couple of test recordings and gave them to my wife, who is always saying that I don’t sound like for For myself in my recordings. She said that this is the best-sounding mic I’ve ever used, and that I sound just like for For myself . My social class in audio is a couple of years in podcasting and some live interviews. Equipment I’ve used in the past includes the Audio Technica 4033a, Heil Pro PR-40, Symetrix 528e, Zoom H-4, and the M-Audio MobilePre.

   Pros:
   
   Sounds fantastic .
   
   Very competitive price when compared to decent XLR mics.
   
   Direct to USB (computer sees it as a sound card).
   
   Headphone jack built in for direct, live monitoring (huge plus), with volume control (which does not effect tape volume).
   
   Allows remote recordings to a laptop (with all the nice software) without lugging around extra devices to convert a “real” mic to USB or Firewire.
   
   Works automatically on a Mac.
   
   Feels very solid and sturdy — very well made.
   
   Front-firing cardiod-pattern dynamic mic (helps reduce most “social class ” noise).
   
   Completely USB-powered.

   Cons:
   
   Direct to USB: No possibility of using a hardware mixer or voice processor, and you can’t use more than one at a time (except maybe with special software).
   
   Large and heavy. Not really a huge deal if you keep it on a mic stand like I do, but you need a real stand — not a cheap one.
   
   Doesn’t come with any kind of padded box for storage/travel like pro mics. It’s probably not meant for travel, but its functionality and all-in-one design certainly encourage it.
   
   White fake body and white USB cable. Sure, it matches my MacBook, but for some reason it feels a small weird that it’s not silver or black. Personal taste, and I couldn’t find much else to nag about.

   All in all, it exceeds my current needs, and I’m selling my “pro” equipment to fund my other leisure activities . I would recommend this to any podcaster who doesn’t need multiple mics or a hardware mixer. If you just want to sound fantastic on Skype, this’ll do the trick, although it will probably be overkill.

   Rating: 5 / 5

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