The PodMic USB is an ultra-versatile dynamic microphone ideal for podcasting, streaming, gaming, voice overs, and other speech applications for content creation. It delivers rich, full-bodied sound and features both an XLR and USB output for connecting to an audio interface or mixer like a classic broadcast microphone, or directly to a computer for plug-and-play recording. The digital USB output features RØDE’s ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™ and powerful APHEX® digital signal processing for capturing studio-quality sound with ease, and a zero-latency headphone output complete with level control, making recording seamless. For even more versatility, the PodMic USB is also fully compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices, offering a high-quality portable podcasting or streaming solution.
Key Features
- Broadcast-quality dynamic microphone
- Analog XLR and digital USB-C connectivity
- Fully compatible with Windows and Mac computers, and iOS and Android devices
- On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing
- Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™
- Built-in headphone output with volume control and zero-latency monitoring
- Compatible with RØDE’s suite of software – RØDE Connect, RØDE Central, RØDE Capture and UNIFY
- Integrated swing mount for simple and secure positioning
- Internal pop filter for minimising plosives and internal shockmount to reduce vibrations
- Studio-quality external pop filter included
- Robust, all-metal construction – incredibly rugged and highly durable
- Designed and made in RØDE’s precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia
Acoustic & Electrical
Acoustic Principle
Dynamic
Frequency Range
20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance
460Ω (XLR)
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted)
Analogue: 26dBA
Digital: 19dBA
Sensitivity
-57 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.4 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 3dB
Analogue Output Connectors
3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack
Digital
Digital Power Requirements
Via USB: 5V @ 100mA
Sampling Rate (kHz)
48kHz
Processing
APHEX digital signal processing
Mechanical
Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 123
Width: 109
Height: 110