RODE PodMic USB and XLR Dynamic Broadcast Microphone
- Podcasting, Streaming & Content Creation
- Analog XLR and Digital USB-C Outputs
- Studio-Grade Internal Pop Filter
- Internal High-Gain Revolution Preamp
- APHEX Voice Processing
- Zero-Latency Monitoring with Volume Knob
- Fully Supports Smartphones and Tablets
- Compatible with RODE Software Suit
Details
The RODE PodMic USB and XLR Dynamic Broadcast Microphone is an ultra-versatile, broadcast-grade dynamic microphone for podcasting, streaming and content creation. It features incredible sound quality and a compact yet rugged form factor with a powerful new feature of XLR and USB connectivity, allowing you to use either analog or digital connections.
When using the XLR output, the PodMic USB performs exactly like its predecessor, albeit with an improved studio-grade internal pop filter for pesky plosives. When utilizing the USB-C output, you gain access to a range of flexible features including a high-gain low-noise Revolution preamp, pristine-quality A/D conversion, and advanced DSP that adds professional APHEX vocal processing to your recordings.
With the appropriate adapters, the PodMic USB fully supports smartphones and tablets for recording anywhere, any way you want. You can easily keep a hand on your signals with zero-latency onboard monitoring via the 3.5mm headphone output and a dedicated volume-control wheel. The PodMic USB is also fully compatible with the complete RODE software suite, including RODE Central, RODE Connect, RODE Capture, and UNIFY, making it easy to bring broadcast-quality audio to a wide range of applications.
Specifications
| Primary Applications | Broadcast, Podcast, Web-Streaming, Recording to Mobile Device, Conferencing, Videoconferencing |
| Form Factor | Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Orientation | End Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
| Indicators | None |
| On-Board Controls | Headphone Volume |
| Windscreen | Built-In |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | Cardioid: -57 dB at 1 kHz |
| Analog Output | 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic) |
| USB & Digital Output | 1 x USB-C Female (on Mic) |
| Headphone Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Digital Signal Processing | Sound Presets (via Software) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows macOS *As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes *As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Bus Power | USB |
| Operating Voltage | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color | Black |
| Mounting | Mounting Thread (via Integrated Hardware) |
| Mounting Thread Size | 5/8"-27 Female |
| Included Case | None |
| Included Filters | None |
| Dimensions | ø: 4.29 x L: 6.77" / ø: 10.9 x L: 17.2 cm |