RØDE Microphones
RØDE PodMic
End-address cardioid dynamic for podcasting and speech, with internal pop filter and shock mount and an integrated swing mount
Power None (passive). Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −57 dBV/Pa
- Among 78 dynamics: more output than 23%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 8%
- Rated range
- 50 – 15k Hz
vs 44 end-address dynamics
More output than 30% 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.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Titled "FREQUENCY RESPONSE"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa" from -15 to +10, but both curves sit near 0 dB at 1 kHz, so the scale is relative. Room, smoothing and drive level are not stated. Legend "Response at 10cm".
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the spec sheet, p. 2.
Titled "POLAR PATTERN"; five frequencies; scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa" from +5.0 to -25.0, bold rings at -2, -10 and -20 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −57 dBV/Pa (1.4 mV/Pa)1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-57dBV (1.4mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2dB @1kHz". | p. 1 |
| Output impedance | 320 ohm"Output Impedance: 320Ω". | |
| Rated frequency range | 50 Hz to 15 kHz"Frequency Range: 50Hz - 15kHz". | |
| Powering | none (passive)"Phantom Power: Not required". | |
| Connector | XLR-3 maleNot stated by the manufacturer: "Output Connection: XLR"; the pin count and gender are not stated. | |
| Weight | 937 g"Weight (grams): 937". | |
| Dimensions | 172 × 109 × 62 mmLength × width × height as printed ("Length: 172, Width: 109, Height: 62"); the drawing on page 2 shows 172 mm as the height with the mount, 109 mm the width across the mount knobs and 62 mm the depth. | |
| Finish | Black or white"Colour: Black and White"; page 2 "PodMic (Black or White)". | |
| Address type | End | p. 2 |
| Internal pop filter and shock mount | Internal pop filter for minimising plosives; internal shockmount for reducing vibrations | p. 1 |
| Mount | Integrated swing mount ("Integrated swing arm") | |
| Compatible accessories | PSA1+, DS1, DS2 | |
| In the box | PodMic (black or white) | p. 2 |
Documents
- PodMic datasheetPodMic_Datasheet_07_FA
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