RØDE Microphones
RØDE Procaster
End-address cardioid dynamic for broadcast, podcasting and voice-over, with internal pop filter and capsule shock mount
Power None (passive). Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −56 dBV/Pa
- Among 78 dynamics: more output than 27%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 10%
- Rated range
- 75 – 18k Hz
- Released
- 2009
vs 44 end-address dynamics
More output than 33% 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 manual, p. 4.
Titled "Frequency Response"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa" but drawn relative (0 dB at 1 kHz); distance and room not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the manual, p. 4.
Titled "Polar Response"; three frequencies; scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa" from +5 to -25, bold rings at -2, -10 and -20 dB.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −56 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV/Pa)1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-56.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.60mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz"; the same in the manual. | p. 1 |
| Output impedance | 320 ohm"Output Impedance: 320Ω". | |
| Rated frequency range | 75 Hz to 18 kHz"Frequrncy Range: 75Hz - 18kHz" (sic). | |
| Powering | none (passive)Not stated; a dynamic microphone. | |
| Weight | 745 galso 695 g, net, in the 2020 manual and 2009 datasheet. "Weight (grams): 745"; the manual says "695g (1.53lbs)". | p. 2 |
| Dimensions | 214 × 53 mmLength × diameter ("Height: 214", "Length: 53, Width: 53"). | |
| Supplied accessories | RM2 stand mount; ZP1 zip pouchIncluded. Compatible: WS2, PSM1, PSA1+, PSA1. | |
| Address type | End | p. 1 |
| Internal pop filter and shock mount | Internal pop filter to control plosives; integrated capsule shock mounting | |
| Compatible accessories | WS2, PSM1, PSA1+, PSA1 | p. 2 |
| From the manual | ||
| Connector | XLR-3 male"3-pin XLR balanced output between pin 2(+), pin 3(-) and pin 1 (ground)". | p. 3 |
| UseRØDE | Address the microphone at a distance of no more than 5 cm (2") | p. 6 |
| Stand mount | RM2 with a thread adaptor for 3/8" or 5/8" stands | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2009 | |
| From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
| Shipping weight | 1,100 g | p. 1 |
Documents
- Procaster datasheetPROCASTER DS V02
- Procaster Instruction Manual
- Procaster Broadcast Quality Dynamic Microphone, datasheetProcaster_Datasheet.indd
- RØDE Procaster | RecordingHacks.com
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © RØDE Microphones, unchanged, with its original address.