Rode Podcaster Review
Broadcast Cardioid Dynamic USB Microphone
- Broadcast-Quality Mic for Podcasting
- Bus-Powered over USB
- Cardioid Pattern Minimizes Room Tone
- Built-In Volume Control
- Professional 96 kHz / 24-Bit Audio
- 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output
- Internal Pop Filter Mitigates Plosives
- Included 10' USB Cable
- Included Stand Mount
- Recording for Mac & Windows Computers
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 17,158 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Rode Podcaster. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Rode Podcaster. For example, 84% of 6,175 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Rode Podcaster have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
Showing 1 to 20 of 55 Reviews
Rode Podcaster is the best
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Originally I purchased the Blue Yeti Mic. The problem was that the Yeti was way to sensitive and would capture vibrations from my desk or the fans of my desktop. Thus, I decided to try the Rode Podcaster together with a popup filter, Rode Boom and Rode shockmount. What a difference: now I have no problems with background noise, a bit better quality of the recording, and since I am using the Rode Boom I have plenty of extra desk space in front of me. If you are an amateur podcaster with home studio this is probably the best mic for you. ... More
Excellent!
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Vishad on B&H Photo Video
This really is one of THE best microphones on the market.Unlike a lot of USB mics, the Podcaster has accurate vocalreproduction and durability. There's nothing cheap aboutthis piece of equipment. The USB mic is easy to use, greatfor podcasting and voiceovers and even interviews. Fact is,this mic is capable of doing a lot of things, and doing themwell. Not to mention that Rode is one of the finest audiocompanies around. They are committed to quality and it showsin every one of their products. Problems Encountered: The Podcaster software available from the Podcaster Web siteis only Windows compatible. Bummer for us Mac users whowould like to fine-tune the mic a little more. But that'sokay. A 3rd-party plug-in or recording software can usuallytake care of the trouble. Previous Equivalent Items Owned: Mic headset Items I Recommend: Podcaster Shockmount for crisper sound ... More
Solid USB mic for price
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Zooskifilms on B&H Photo Video
Did some research on USB mics for recording voice overs for software tutorials. Took a chance on this mic. Construction - very solid, robust. Feels like a tank, which is what I need since I tend to drop things. Handling the mic - since its large and heavy, you need a solid stand. I bought a bass drum mic stand because it was smaller. I think an articulating arm gripped to a table would be better. Setup - using on a Mac or PC, drivers load right in. You just have to remember to go into control panel or sys pref and set the mic input and sound output to the Rode. Sound - very happy with the sound, but like other reviews, I found you need to get close to the mic.....sometimes I get too close. Other than that, the pick up pattern is great because it rejects sound from sides and behind the mic. Overall a great mic....definitely recommend it. ... More
What I Want
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by radioJack on B&H Photo Video
I'm new to recording for AM radio, but I know what I want - a clean recording, one that can be cranked up without annoying distortion, and procedures that are easy to understand and do. It's all in the RODE USB podcaster. In the past three months, I've tried SM58s, Shure SM63LB (mic for television interviewing), and several other mics that I plugged into my laptop 1/8 port - and they all made somewhat degradable recordings. The RODE USB connection means that the mic goes directly into my computer USB port - like it was meant to in the first place - and it goes directly into my Audacity software - BOOM - clean and bright. I don't want headaches with complicated hookups for my computer. I have a Windows 7 laptop, and all I did was stick the USB wire into the computer. Fantastic. Twenty seconds later a message popped up - Successfully installed. I went to my software and hit the record button, and INSTANTLY I was recording. What a gem. ... More
Love the Podcaster
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Jason on B&H Photo Video
I have been using the Podcaster Mic for about 2 months nowfor our radio show and I love it. The sound quality is greatand the nice part is you just plug it in and your good togo. Hands down this was the best money I have spent andwould do it all over again. I don't really want to plug mysite but I had a hard time finding someone using thepodcaster before I bought iti love the podcaster. Problems Encountered: The only problem I had was as of right now it does not workwith vista right out of the box. But Rode does make a betaflash which fixes the problem. Items I Recommend: Shock Mount & stand ... More
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RODE Podcaster is wonderful
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Nicholas on B&H Photo Video
I was using the AT2020 and it's a great mic but the problem with it is that it would pickup so much of the room causing me to work harder editing my voice overs. I wanted a mic that was a dynamic mic so I would have to talk into the front of it to get my voice and be less likely to pickup anything else. The RODE Podcaster is that mic. Did I mention I wanted it to be a USB mic. I know you can do so much more with XLR mic's but for what we do a really good USB mic does the trick beyond well. The RODE has a builtin pop filter or at least most dynamic mic's do but I would still invest in getting a third party one as I noticed it truly helps out the audio. It's hard to find a good one for the RODE so to make things easy for you all the one I'm using is the BSW RE320POP in black. It's perfect for this mic. ... More
The BEST mic for amateurs...
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by DookieD2 on B&H Photo Video
I got the mic about a month ago. First I was VERY impressed with the quality of construction. This thing is built like a tank. Its bigger and heavier than I imagined it would be. You will need a very sturdy stand for it. Once I started using it I was just as impressed with the quality of the sound coming out of it. The real time monitoring feature is very handy. For the price, it is the BEST mic for amateur podcasters, screencasters, etc. And the for the price you get everything you need for a professionally quality mic. I love it. ... More
Best USB mic I've tried
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by iPoddess on B&H Photo Video
The sound quality of this microphone is amazing! It's the best I've tried and compares to a high-end Sure mic I've used that requires an amp.The headphone jack input on the mic is brilliant! . Previous Equivalent Items Owned: Samson, Snowball Items I Recommend: Shockmount and heavy-duty stand
Sounds excellent, minor issues
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Matthew on B&H Photo Video
I've tried a couple other USB mics for use with my PS4. I wanted a dynamic mic in order to lessen unwanted sound pickup, and there are very few usb dynamic options on the market. The Podcaster sounds great and unlike other mics I've tried (Razer Seiren Elite, Blue Snowball) picks up very little unwanted noise. It seems very solidly built and is quite heavy/large. The mic I received originally appeared to have a damaged back plate (around the usb connection) but upon closer inspection proved to just be sloppily painted. As far as I can tell this is just a cosmetic issue. I did originally buy this mic with the intent to use the headphone out while I stream, but unfortunately this feature doesn't agree with PS4 for whatever reason, and attempting to use the headphone out results in very distorted sidetone with some strange intermittent sounds, none of which are present in a recording. As such I simply don't use the headphone out. Also tested on PC with no issues, so I assume this problem is specific to PS4 compatibility. Overall a very solid mic that sounds excellent. Rode may have some minor quality control issues but I can recommend the mic without reserve, at least for use on PC, and for PS4 with a caveat. ... More
AWESOME for this first timer!
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Doug Kyle on B&H Photo Video
I was pretty hesitant to spend more than $50 on a mic (yes, I'm a complete newbie at audio work) but this thing installed on my machine (Windows 7) within a few seconds of plugging in the USB cable - no prompting or questions asked. I fired up my audio recorder and did a few test runs... CRYSTAL CLEAR... so much better than the smaller external mics I had been playing with! I've got roughly a dozen hours recored now and they're all going to be uploaded to the web soon - all sounding very professional!
Great starter
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I purchased to do tech training videos, and this combo is nice. I returned the boom and upgraded to a Rode PS1 for a small fee, which provided much better quality. Aside from the cheap boom the mic and shock mount are amazing. Also purchased the pop filter.
The best microphone for home studio
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by asymco on B&H Photo Video
I use this for a podcast that is heard by hundreds of thousands of listeners. It makes me sound great and the quality of construction gives me confidence. Worked without any setup and without any difficulties as it has USB plug-and-play ease.It is very heavy and requires a solid professional stand and optional shock mount and pop filter. As a result it's not practical for use while traveling. Consider it a studio mic only.Price is not low, but it's worth it. It's also made in Australia *
High Quality Mic (A Bit Quiet)
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Jonathan on B&H Photo Video
I have really enjoyed using this mic. It's been a few weeks in and I am very pleased with the quality and sound style this mic has. One immediate downside I found is that it's a bit quiet, and you don't have a gain knob. You can either stay in a fixed, very close position (1 inch) while speaking, or use a virtual mixer (like Voicemeeter), which is what I did. Using virtual mixers can be a hassle for most users to set up properly and take time to troubleshoot. I wouldn't recommend this mic to any beginner who doesn't know what they are doing. However, for more experienced software users, you will be pleased with this mic. The cardioid pattern is very apparent, which is great. I would recommend buying another pop filter to slip on top of this to reduce plosives, which did make it through the built-in filter in some cases. ... More
Thanks for the perfect solution!
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Ray (marketing director) on B&H Photo Video
We use the Rode Podcaster USB mic for producing short videos about our software products, and the quality of the voice recordings is vastly improved over our previous efforts. The Podcaster is perfect and was so easy to set up and use that I almost couldn't believe we had done it correctly . . . but it worked great on our very first try! I highly recommend this mic.
I sound better than I do in real life!
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I love this MIC! Not only is it so easy to use, but I sound BETTER than I do in real life! I tested it in my office and compared it to 3 toher mics and this one is BY FAR the absolute best quality. I use it for all my audio now, even if I'm just doing something quick!
Works great!
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Dan on B&H Photo Video
The Podcaster is very good quality mic regardless of whether it's used in a studio setting or remote location. Just plug it in and it's ready to use. You may have to direct your audio software to choose the Podcaster, but beyond that, it just works. It has a nice rich sound that will be good for broadcast as well. @
One of the best microphones out there
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Cameron on B&H Photo Video
The audio quality that I can get out of this microphone is phenomenal. And not just for a USB microphone, I think this could go toe-to-toe with some of the big boy XLR microphones + audio interface options out there. I have this set up with the Rde PSA1 Studio Arm and PSM1 shock mount in a carpeted room, but with nothing on the walls (definitely not an ideal space for recording audio) and I don't have any issues with background noise or echoes or anything. With how good this microphone is, I would only upgrade to an XLR mic (like the Rde Procaster) if I were doing interviews with others and so needed multiple mics, and then I would get the Rodecaster interface at that stage. ... More
Solid Build...Great Sound
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by RickP on B&H Photo Video
I use it for podcasts, voice overs and recording messages for my company's P.A. system. What you here in the headphones is what you get in the recording. Haven't found any negatives as of yet.
High Quality Mic Designed For Podcasters
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by Riley WK. on B&H Photo Video
The Rode Podcaster is a great mic for serious podcasters. I use it with Garageband running on my Mac and it works spectacularly. The feature where you are able to plug in directly to the mic to monitor sound is priceless. The sound quality is great as well. I totally recommend this mic!
Professional quality at hobbyist prices
Rode Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
Reviewed by JayVig on B&H Photo Video
I use the Rode Podcaster in combination with Rode's pop filter, PSM-1 shock mount and the swivel boom arm. I host an interview based web show and this is my audio solution. the quality is fantastic. The look and feel is professional. when I took it out of the box i marveled at how heavy and sturdy it was. truly well built. It is easy to use and configure.
