RØDE
RØDE Podcaster
End-address cardioid dynamic USB microphone with built-in A/D, headphone output with level control, and internal pop filter
Power USB bus power. Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −51 dBV/Pa
- Among 78 dynamics: more output than 86%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 30%
- Max SPL
- 115 dB SPL
- Among 36 dynamics: takes louder sound than 0%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 2%
- Rated range
- 40 – 14k Hz
vs 44 end-address dynamics
More output than 93% of 44 end-address dynamics.
Each stripe is one end-address dynamic with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 19 end-address dynamics
Takes louder sound than 0% of 19 end-address dynamics.
Each stripe is one end-address dynamic with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual, p. 4.
Titled "Frequency Response"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but 0 dB near 1 kHz, so relative. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV/Pa)1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-51.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (2.80mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz", as printed, though the only output is USB; the manual gives "±3dB". | p. 1 |
| Max SPL | 115 dB SPL"Maximum SPL: 115dB SPL"; condition not stated. | |
| Rated frequency range | 40 Hz to 14 kHz"Frequency Range: 40Hz - 14kHz". | |
| Powering | USB bus power"Power Requirements: USB"; the manual: "Power supplied via USB port". | |
| Weight | 655 g"Weight (grams): 655". The manual gives "Net Weight: 610g (21.5oz)" and "Packed Weight: 1025g (36oz)". | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 215 × 56 × 52 mm"Length: 215 Width: 56 Height: 52"; the manual gives the same. | |
| Supplied accessories | RM2 stand mount"Included Accessories: 1 x RM2". The manual adds a 3 m USB cable ("3m (40”)", sic). | |
| Sample rates2023 datasheet | 44-96 kHz | p. 1 |
| Pop filter | Internal pop filter (integrated windshield) | |
| Compatible accessories | WS2 windshield, PSM1 shock mount, PSA1 and PSA1+ boom arms | p. 2 |
| From the manual | ||
| Capsule | 28 mm neodymium dynamic capsule"Dynamic (neodymium) 28mm". | p. 3 |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 78 dBmore than. "Signal/Noise: >78dB"; weighting and reference not stated. | |
| Connector | USB; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack"Output Connection: USB Digital Interface"; headphone jack on p. 4. The USB socket type is not stated. | |
| Headphone output | 3.5 mm stereo jack with volume control on the mic, zero-latency monitoring; drives 150 mW into 32 ohm | |
| Resolution2009 manual | 18 bit, 8 kHz to 48 kHz sampling | |
| Audio control interface | AC97 | |
| Status LED | Flashes red, then turns green when the mic is powered and working; it faces the talker | p. 6 |
| Mounting | Locking collar at the base screws into the RM2 or the PSM1 shock mount; mount thread 5/8" with removable 3/8" insert | p. 10 |
| Made in | Australia | p. 4 |
Documents
- Podcaster datasheetPODCASTER DS 01
- Podcaster Instruction Manual
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