Rode PodMic USB: A New Classic?
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- The PodMic USB adds some pretty awesome functionality to Rode’s classic PodMic. But is it worth twice the price?
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0:00 - Some Context
0:40 - PodMic USB Sound Tests
2:04 - Gain Levels: Do You Need a Booster?
2:48 - Physical Design vs. Original PodMic
4:32 - Sound Comparison vs. Original PodMic
7:54 - Plosives & Windscreens
10:25 - USB Functionality, Apps, & Sound Tests
15:37 - vs. Shure MV7
17:15 - vs. Rode NT-USB+
18:41 - vs. Sennheiser Profile
20:20 - vs. Rode NT1 5th Generation
21:46 - vs. Rode Procaster
23:01- vs/ Shure SM7B
25:08 - Handling Noise
25:32 - Price & Value
27:20 - Final Thoughts About PodMics
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Episode 363: Rode Podmic USB: A New Classic? 
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Check out the in-depth mic comparison video! It’s 54 minutes long and compares the PodMic USB to 26 other microphones with a male and female voice in each example: ruclips.net/video/QkxgSxBv6gQ/видео.html
Love the blue USB type C cable. Don’t see a link on where you got that from as Well as The headphone cable. Can you send the link. Only see the XLR one. Thanks
Hey Tom great video, anychance youve heard if Rode or another brand has made the good looking Rode popfilter available separately yet? The one that is included in the USB version.
At this point your videos are addicting I watched this one on accident and couldn’t stop until it was over lol. I think it’s a combination of the colors you chose for you colorful set. Doesn’t make me feel like I need a degree watching but also receiving very useful information. Your consistent delivery along with your consistent engaging energy is very captivating making it easy to watch. Glad I’m here.
Great video, thank you Tom! Also, the B-roll with the super shallow depth-of-field RCP2… amazing.
Thanks a lot for your Video! I was really waiting for this and I m looking forward for your “big comparesing” Video 👌🏻
Fantastic work Tom! I have to say.. your backdrop just keeps getting better and better..
Great video. Looking forward to the comparison one! I have the PodMic usb on order, and cannot wait to get it here to try it for myself. :)
for those who don’t want to deal with xlrs and audio interface, in my opinion, podmic usb is the best dynamic mic option
Fantastic video as always! It’s nice to know we both feel similar about this mic 😊
With your voice the rode new mic at your settings sounds better to me because your voice and presentation is colorful and fun with the videos I watch. The NT1 does sound really good too.
WOAH - TOM IS IN A BLACK SHIRT!!
The lighting and richness of this video is 🤌 It's one thing to have a cool comparison video, but then add to that this video's quality and wow! Thanks for the review of the PodMic USB.
I found a video once that did a tear down & paint job of the OG Podmic. Used the info to add more foam inside on top of the capsule. Added a bit of low end, tamed the top end and plosives.
I can understand why professionals consider these multifunctional mics to be expensive and unnecessary, when they already have a mixer and post production tools. For those of us who don't have a mixer, who want a mic that will work with both XLR and USB, this fits a clear niche. After looking at the price of the MV7, I really wanted to like this microphone. But the sound without the EQ is harsh and thin, very hard to listen to.
Such a dedicated Person. I never miss your videos Sir. Its like a Therapy for me to see your videos 😄 The color pop is
Already watched so many of your videos - you are doing such a great job, thanks for this video as well 🙏
Thank you!
Woah - I had no idea that the Rode software will handle multiple USB mics on one computer! I'm too far down other 'Rodes' 😉 at this point, but that's some incredibly useful functionality (and information) right there.
I can't watch this without a bit of trepidation knowing what's coming... Glad it all worked out! Video looks and sounds great
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Out of all the reviews I've seen of Rode products yours have been the most intuitive and helpful. With this being said could you possibly do a video on how to set up and use the Rodecaster Pro 2 with Voicemod? I'm in my 60's and I'd like to start streaming as well as podcasting but I can't seem to get around all the latency. Most likely it's just me but I really could use some help.
your fx and background color is so amazing, not gonna lie i cant stop looking and wonder, do you have any video about your set up ?
I'm a Reporter Store customer too thanks to you. Good comparison T-B.... 👌🏽
Just got it as a travel mic and omg it sounds way better than the original podmic. I use a re20 as my everyday driver, but this podmic is amazing.
Love the Firebirds shirt. Sorry about the Calder Cup Finals, though. Great review.
That was a sad sad night. But I still love them!
This was super helpful, Tom - thank you! ⚡
Glad it was helpful!
Been waiting for you to do this! 😊
I commented about it under one of your videos around a year ago, but this seems a fitting moment to do it again: FDUCE SL-40. Same functionality as PodMic USB at a *third* of the price ($60 on Amazon when i'm commenting). Solid metal build, looks great, no software. USB-C, 3.5mm and XLR out. Decent sound (to my ear). It's worth getting for a budget mic comparison. When comparable mics are 200-250 dollars it's odd not to hear it mentioned more.
I recently mentioned the SL-40 on one of Tom's livestreams. I bought 2 XLR versions just so I could have some inexpensive reasonable sounding mics for some client podcasts. Now that may sound counterintuitive but I wanted to be able to have some well made, lightweight gear that could be chucked in a bag, and carried on trains & planes, without risking damaging my SM7Bs or Procasters. Having recorded 4 casts using the SL40s, I love how they sound, with a bit of EQ via my Rodecaster they really punch above their weight, HOWEVER.... the biggest flaws in the SL-40 are now apparent after many hours of use.... handling noise is awful, they pick up everything - footsteps, desk noise, buttons on jackets - far too much! Secondly, the cardioid rejection is very unpredictable. They behave like a heavy noise gate has been applied. Sometimes they pick up cleanly, then on other occasions they simply fade out the vocal, it's not a fault as I have 2 mics and they both behave in the same way. All said and done, for a solo gig or personal hobby, the budget SL-40s are hard to beat, but the 'professional' qualities seen in mics like the SM7B or Procaster are worth the money, in the time saved in post-production.
I hope you can get that hood as an accessory, I would immediately get them for the regular Rode Pod mics.
Currently have an SM7B and a PodMic with the original Rodecaster Pro and a fethead. Really considering getting the NT1 or one of the Lewitt mics for a bit of a different sound and probably the Rodecaster Duo as I don’t need the giant Rodecaster Pro.
ohhhh perfect ! i waited so much this video hehe
Hey Tom, awesome video! Quick question: how do you always make such AWESOME thumbnails?! I’ve been on RUclips for a year and just now seem to be getting the hang of it, but my thumbnails definitely don’t even come close to yours.
Those cables look awesome in the thumbnail.
This is definitely replacing my Elgato Wave DX. The sound is just crisp, has usb and its in black now! Hope it comes to the Philippines soon.
I like Big Bottom and I cannot lie... lol! Tom, you alluded tot his and I wonder if dual simultaneous XLR and USB output is the reason why the Podmic has two separate ports (as opposed to the NT1 5th that has the super slick combo XLR/USB connector).
I wish the price was more competitive. Hard to know what the right price should be though. I am a Sennheiser profile owner and I am very happy with it. So it would have to be pretty close for me to want to "sidegrade". The combo XLR option and software I can say would add to the price a little. How about... 160? Come on, RODE!
Super Dope video Tom...yeah that Rode NT-USB sounds way better than both of the PodMics.
Yeah, it's a great sounding mic!
Always great videos! Quick question, when you shoot broll, are you using the camera handheld or do you have on stabilizer or panning tripod? 3:41
Where do you get the blue ear pads and blue usb c cable?
I love the q9u but the handling sound made me get the podmic usb instead but i dont know if I like how it sounds on my voice. The sm7b is my favorite but spending that much on a mic is kind of steep right now. I been messing with the settings and im somewhat satisfied with how the podmic sounds for my voice, like you were saying if it was like 20-30 dollars cheaper I don't think I would be 2nd guessing myself so much to be honest.
Great video, Tom! My two cents: If you want to save $, get the previous podmic and find the windscreen from the new one separately (save $70). For the same cost ($130), the Sennheiser Profile gives you way better sound quality and manual controls IMO. However, I do think the NT USB+ is hands down the best mic for the money currently, if you're willing to control it through software.
Do you know where can i find the USB Podmic separately?
I really like the design of the mic.
Watching... watching.. and then the moment you switched to (my) MV7 haha, I'm home buddy 🙂 I was well aware that I's using the $150 price difference between the MV7 and SM7B for the funding of my next mic --> enter Earthworks SR314. I'm kinda strategic here because this mic will both suit the studio and livestreaming, as well as be my live mic. Now the ADHD kicked in, I went to re-watch Curtis Judd's video on the SR314, remembered he's just released a course about lighting, checked that out and.. bought it. Tweeted about it, went on doing something else, annotated that I should listen to your podcast while taking the train tomorrow... the time went and now I'm back here to listen to the end and, yeah, that's how my brain works.. or not 🙂
That Earthworks is the coolest looking mic!
What a great review!
Thank you kindly!
The Shure SM-7B is A Legend! 🎤
Great video, Tom! When I was looking for my premium microphone I was comparing the Rode PodMic and the Shure SM7B side by side using my Rodecaster Pro 2. And honestly I feel the SM7B still sounds a lot nicer (read: warmer). But that could of course also be a personal preference.
might get the mic now. still planning to get the Elgato Wave though.
nicre, love your videos, BTW, where do you get those cool cables, and mic wind covers?
Where did you get the colored NTH-100 ear pads?
Another high quality mic that's aesthetically please for a solid price point is the PreSonus PD-70. Has a similar "popular" aesthetic as the SM7B, but at a Pod Mic price point with great quality audio.
Very stylish windscreen!
Of the two Rode mics, the newer Podmic USB has a richer tone with no EQ. I noticed the same thing with mine compared, for instance, to the Shure MV7 which to my ears is way to bright without some serious EQ. At least for my baritone speaking voice.
Hey! great review. I am a complete rookie and so I wanted to know if the "broadcast quality" means it's good for podcasts only. Could it be used for vocals (singing)? Because it appears to be the do it all mic. Even with it's inbuilt DSP EQ and all, plugging it into an speaker via a simple amp would be best for a little live performance.
Another great review Tom. I agree that Rode should have added the headphone jack and volume controls for that extra $100.
I noticed the blue pads for your Rode headphones. They look great. Where did you get them? Thanks.
Being semi-retired, I just watch for fun. I had the original but the Procaster is yes more expensive but a much better mic. As a Consultant I have a case with 5 mic's so far one has always been the right one for the talent (The Pod-Mic isn't in the case) It has a purpose it a reasonably good intro mic. If your getting into Podcasting, pick up two with the Rodecaster and your set. Being old I only have one USB Mic for last minutes voiceover/correction (Opt-Cmd-8 in FinalCut) that would happen in editing (It the Earthworks Icon mini). I see the benefit of a combo Mic but you only need one. What Rode is doing is with it virual rodecaster and the USB mic may fit the kids today but I need physical knobs and sliders! To OLD to change...LOL
I just got the podmic but am getting weird popping/static noise in my headphones . the podmic is connected directly to the PC via USB-C. I do have Rode Unify running to split the channels etc for music, game, system etc. but I'm not sure where the static/popping noise is coming from. It happens when watching videos, playing games etc. Really annoying and hard to diagnose. Any help?
usb and xlr also comes with a processing program?? i"m sold. November is coming up and if they have a sale on it for 150-170$ i'm defintely buying!!
Hello tom been a follower for a long time i have a question for u when i play a sound using the pads and i speak at the same time it get muddy like i cant do both at the same time especially when i use air horn
Awesome video and mic
Anlatımınız için teşekkürler yararlı bir video fakat kafam karıştı bir usb mikrofon istiyorum rode ntusb plus MV7 RODE USB Schlesinger usb hangisini tercih ederdiniz
on your voice the MV7 without a doubt.
I'm trying to decide between several mikes and find this attractive because of both interfaces. Can the same effects be done in Logic Pro, if one does not want to use the Rode software packages?
I was wondering if you guys in the US have ever heard of the DT 297 PV MK II. In my opinion, you should try the headset if you get the chance.
where did the blue Rode NT headphones ear pieces come from?
Very eager to try the new Rode Podmic USB! I find the Shure MV7 way too bright and have to boost the low mids and cut the highs to work (more effectively) with my baritone voice. Granted, I use Audacity, so that could be part of the problem. Yours sounded great by comparison, The Samson Q9U is a warmer sounding mic even without any processing,
Best pictures bro
You're correct that the PodMic was intentionally tuned to be more of a mic that Rode leaves to your vices on how you want to EQ your sound. I'm not sure if it's still produced, but Rode has a Procaster USB model in their lineup, albeit no DSP I don't think. Who makes the colored earpads? Thx for the review!
what is that extension you have on your psa1+?
You are using Duo. Do you hear any hiss on the headphone output? Mine was quite severe. Also custom routing for the headphone doesn’t work. For example if I turn off system input to headphone, still I can hear the system out. Only fader works. My firmware version is 1.2.2. Do you experience same issue?
Does this mic offer a “far” setting like the MV7 for people that want to use it outside the video frame?
Hey Tom… great video… can u share the name of the attachment you’ve got on the Mic w the swivel on it.?
It's the Audio Technica AT8459 and it's great!
Hi Tom! What is this stuff between the Rode arm and the Rode Mic? (I mean this "little black wrist") Thx!
Question... What is the point of the cable from your headset to the mic?
Maybe it’s just me, but for my ears there is a day and night difference and the new one sounds a lot better. Thank you for the video!
I wish the podmic usb was 150 because honestly I loved the podmic usb right off the bat something ai couldn't say about thr original because at 200 dollars I should either save up for an sm7b or re20 or get a better option for that price point
5:08
I suppose It's because of very limited frequency graph of PodMic. Although PodMic's description says it supports up to 20 kHz, actually it supports ~13-14 kHz.
Fun thing if you listen to Shure Super 55 then, I think you will dislike it too and will come to same conclusion (17 kHz according its passport, but according to actual graph it has about 11.5-13 kHz, thin low mid and harsh upper mids).
I always loved the design of the podmic! dare I say, better looking than a Shure SM7B 😱
The PodMic USB has a "Way more" better quality and more functionality.
I think from what I'm hearing from the PodMic USB, I would say it sounds good and it's even got an Equalizer app for it too so I can set what ever I like. 😊
And I could set a reverb to it too for the wider stereo audio. 😁
1:25 weird. Even though you said you rollled off rhe highs in your custom preset, it actually sounds to my ear like more highs were added.
Which is the best USB Mic out of Rodepod Mic USB vs Rode XCM 50 vs Sennheiser USB Profile Mic and have you done a comparison of all 3 anywhere? Thanks in advance
Excited to see this…this may be another sale for me.
Ive heard some really good tuning for the USB version, usually they just turn the bass on via the app - either way I hope I made the right choice!
It's a GREAT mic! You can definitely EQ it to taste and it's built to last forever. Enjoy it!
I hope the product will be available in a black color variant of the original podmic.
How's the Rode XDM-100? I read so many bad reviews about it -- Noisy when headphones are plugged into it; a buggy Rode UNIFY software that got many users frustrated.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Has to be some post processing with them mics, the bass, the trebs are not like that out the box. Unless mine is dodgy. Your videos always sound great, this sounds pretty much the same as the other videos in terms of processing
No processing on any of these 🤷🏻♂️
@@tombuck maybe mine was dodgy but never sounded like that.
I like it thanks
how did you get the blue pads for your Rode NTH?
hello, can you tell me what settings you used for podmic usb. thank you very much.
I didn't use any EQ for this review, but I usually just stick with the default PodMic preset in the Rodecaster/Rode Central 👍
What knuckle did you find to make the mic so positional?
Yup - I'm fascinated by that little piece of equipment in this video!
A jak podmic usb ma sie do rode xdm 100? Ktoś próbował?
Hey! Great video, I come here to ask you where do you get your blue USB-C cable that you used with your PodMic USB and also the green 3.5 jack that you connected to your headset ?
Rode sent it over last summer with some other cables and I’m not sure if it’s something they’re planning to sell or just something they happened to have on hand and tossed in the box 🤷🏻♂️
@@tombuck Thank you anyway!!
Do we need a cloud lifter with this mic and the rcp 1?
Maybe- I would try it first without it and then add one if needed.
MV7 with the SM7B windscreen looks circumcised lol
Tangent, but that IS the Rode NHT-100 headphones right? Where did you get the custom blue ear cups? Watching on phone so tricky to see...
Also, definitely also fell into the 'got the PodMic which began the descent into microphones' party! 😅
Rode sent them and I'm REALLY hoping they make them available for sale and in more colors!
Hi Tom, I got the Rodecaster Pro with a podmic microphone, they work amazing and its very easy to use it. On my headphones everything sounds very nice and loud but when I export it and hear it on my computer the volume is quiet low from what I was listenind on my headphones. Any suggestions?
If you record in multitrack, it will always be low, the master compressor doesn't affect multichannel recordings only the Stereo file/
Out of curiosity, If you were to choose between the: USB Podmic vs Podmic & Scarlett solo, which do you think would be the better pick for streaming?
I would choose the PodMic USB. The Scarlett Solo doesn't have the best preamps, so you might find yourself also needing a booster. Plus the overall sound quality and EQ options via Rode Central are better with the PodMic USB 👍
The pod mic gives that congested sound. Not good to listen to for long. The pod mic usb has a similar sound but the difference is not slight, Good video!
Yeah, it sounds terrific on some voices, but not so great on others. I became less of a fan of it on my voice over the years.
This is such a great mic, even the first version of it. It just sounds like a sm7b (with a windscreen) without that huge price tag.
still IMO $200.00 is to much for many people.
Have you got a link or name of the website for the better mv7 pop filter?
reporterstore.com 👍
I ove ur style..colour full guy ❤
Thank you!
Would it be possible to EQ the Podmic USB to make it similar sounding to the NT USB+? Really wanted a combo mic but I also prefer the sound of the NT USB+ better
Yes...sort of. You can do a lot with software and mixers (Rode Central is surprisingly powerful when it comes to EQ'ing the PodMic), but I don't think you can totally match the fullness and low end of the NT-USB+ with the PodMic. You can get VERY close, but not exact.
--- uh, I thought my comment got deleted, but there are only so many commenting here. Nice that the video generates so much interaction.
Does podmic usb needed cloud lifter like its predecessor when used its xlr function?.
Hi Tom, please respond