Rode PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone (White)
£212.31 £138.00
Rode PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone (White)
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Rode PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone (White)
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Mrs. M –
I bought this mic after wanting it for over a year now and it sounds amazing truly podcast quality but there are things you will need too get it running well and without a problem mostly also this mic is super heavy like you can feel the quality just from holding it alone. You are gonna need an xlr cable duh and also a audio interface again duhhh but don’t cheap out on these unless you want to get a gain booster which are hard af too buy like finding one in stock that won’t break the bank will be like finding a grain of sand. Also get a good xlr cable most aren’t expensive and mine was 4 pounds and feels good and won’t break. If you are in a windy environment get a pop filter to put over it as the internal pop filter is crap and basically not even a feature. Also if you already have a boom arm or any kind of mic arm it should support it as it supports both 5/8″ and 3/8″ threaded mic stands so no need for a new one or a janky or overpriced adaptor. My only complaints are the fact they advertise a pop filter built in which I’m sure there is too a degree but it does nothing compared too a real one. And also how on my boom arm it doesn’t like too screw on securely as the built in shock mount or stand can turn allowing the mic to move where ever needed means I tighten it as much as I would like but it’s not a deal breaker. Overall an amazing microphone and sounds incredible for the price(excluding cables and interface and maybe gain booster if needed) and the fact that with some simple EQ it can sound just like the SM7B which seems too be the standard for mics like these I don’t know why when this thing exists. So in short in my opinion (baring in mind i came from a blue snowball condenser mic) this thing is insanely good for the price and I don’t think I will ever swap mics now. So if you can afford it get it unless you find something you like more. But if you want a good quality and amazing sounding mic for under 100 pounds then this is the one for you but please do listen to sound tests before you decide as not everyone likes the same sound I like
20 people found this helpful
squeaks (verified owner) –
Sadly not for me, was just not my kind of phone. Great features and is well worth the money, but as I said just not for me. Gadget Tree is refunding the full price plus postage as you would expect, First class service as ever. I you are a Samsung lover, you would not go wrong with this phone. 3 people found this helpful
Paul Mellors (verified owner) –
This is a superb dynamic mic that is a serious alternative to the Shure SM7b. Whilst the SM7b has some advantages like better internal shock mounting, I prefer my voice on the Procaster. As many people have pointed out, this mic needs a lot of gain and +50dB without hiss is a lot of ask of many interfaces, hence the advice to use a Fethead or CloudLifter. An interesting, albeit slightly more expensive alternative is to get a dbx286s. This is a slim 1U rackmountable unit that gives you a lot of clean gain, it also includes a de-esser, a gate you can use to hide background noise, along with a low frequency control that gives you that “radio voice” and a high frequency alternative that adds a pleasant crispness. Now you could do some of those things in post-production if you are recording, but it is a great option if you are live (or like me have a huge problem with external noise from the street). I realise I’m in danger of reviewing the dbx rather than the Rode, but they make such a perfect combination for live streaming I think it is worth mentioning. This setup really brings out the best in the Rode mic. The Procaster itself is incredibly solid. I think it benefits from the Rode shockmount and boom arm, but that’s a personal choice depending on how you intend to use it. I think it needs some sort of pop filter, you can get 3rd party alternatives to the Rode foam pop filter, which is a bit expensive. A more visually attractive option is the metal grill available from Roxdon. It is expensive but custom made for the Procaster. If your mic is in shot then it looks really nice. It is great for use in untreated rooms or noisy environments, so a very forgiving choice if you are recording or streaming from a room you cannot treat for sound. To some extent this would be true of any dynamic mic, but this has a large diaphragm to capture a full rendition of your voice and rejects lots of sound from the sides and behind. Naturally the Procaster will work better with some voices than others e.g. I’m not a singer, but if I were I’d be a light tenor. I use some breathing exercises so I am speaking from my diaphragm and not my throat, which would have a more constricted sound. So while this mic is good out of the box, you can also learn to sound better on it e.g. finding the sweet spot in terms of distance. BTW if you literally just want to record straight onto your computer and avoid all XLR type stuff then there is the Rode Podcaster, which is basically the same mic but with USB and a socket for your headphones. XLR mics give you more options for the future, but I appreciate some people might want to just plug it in and record. 14 people found this helpful
love (verified owner) –
January 2025 Style Name: PodMic Colour Name: Black Brilliant microphones for podcast, worked really well in my small podcasts studio room. Easy to set up no fuss, lightweight and same colour as image.
Birch’s (verified owner) –
After years and years spent fiddling with crappy PC mics, I thought, “Screw it, I’ll just buy something good.” It’s good. I spent as much again, if not more, on audio -> USB gear, an XLR signal booster and a floor stand, and the results are excellent. So long as the mic’s in the vicinity of my face it’ll pick up my voice with an evenness and precision like nothing I’ve experienced before. To be honest, it’s a waste of money for me. It far exceeds my quality needs. And I really don’t mind because I just like having a good mic. Two words of warning: – it’s heavy, so consider how you’re going to mount it – it is, as others say, “gain hungry” — that XLR signal booster was a necessity 2 people found this helpful
Mary Blomfield (verified owner) –
I can’t say enough good things about this mic, from the moment I unboxed it, the build quality impressed me considering its price point. It feels sturdy and strong. The sound quality is nothing short of exceptional, my voice comes through rich and clear, with a warm tone that truly enhances my recording experience, this is coming from a Shure sm7b, where my online friends noted that my microphone quality had improved since changing to this mic. despite the lower price point, Its general usefulness makes it a good all round microphone and i would encourage anyone to buy this microphone before considering a higher price point 4 people found this helpful
Morpheus –
I couldn’t be happier with this microphone. I choose to use this microphone over the SM7B which should speak volumes about how much I like to Rode Procaster! This microphone has excellent build quality and has the heft to back it up, this microphone is much heavier than most people might be used to, reassuringly so! It also comes with an excellent leather padded carry/storage case as well as a 7 year warranty. The top of the microphone screws off which will allow you to access the internal pop/wind shield which slides over the top of the capsule, shielding it from pops and “plosives”. Although it has to be said when speaking up close it does leave a bit to be desired, and as you can see in my photos I have opted to use a much more substantial cover. One of the great things with buying a Rode microphone is the eco system, Rode makes a shock mount that fits this microphone specifically, a boom arm that is designed to carry the weight of this microphone no problem, external wind/pop shields that will help you improve the performance in different environments… The list goes on. Gone are the days of checking if a random stand or mount fits your mic, Rode has you covered! This microphone for me personally blows the SM7B out of the water, so much so that I sold mine. Out of the box it has a much fuller sound, picking up on more of the low end “bassy” tones in your voice as well as delivering great performance in the middle and highs. This microphone sounds full and bright and is great if you don’t want to have to do “too much” post processing. Of course, the sound can be improved with post processing but this mic needs less than most on the market. The bottom line is that this microphone punches far above its weight and you will often see it compared with microphones 2x-3x it’s price, and it even beats some of them! It has an eco system of compatible accessories behind it AND comes with a 7 year warranty and all microphones are made in Australia! 6 people found this helpful
rosemary alcock (verified owner) –
ok so what can i say, its simply the best mic i have ever used, and when properly eq’d its better than the shure sm7b price to performance is a no brainer this is the sturdiest best manufactured xlr mic you can have for the money…its the best one you can have for way more money too, just by this one and i would also get a decent interface, mine worked ok with my scarlett solo gen 3 focusrite, but i bought a fethead to get more clean gain…(its needs power off that interface, i have recently bought a new interface however that matches better (roland bridgecaster) so i stream and am a professional voiceactor with a deep natural voice so i need to make some changes to most mics to not rumble them to death so after a proper eq this handles what i can throw at it with ease, this mic is a steal…when it breaks (it wont im pretty sure you could fell a country armed with only this thing its so weighty lol) i will be buying another one immediately in closing get a decent audio interface, if not get a fethead ..oh and buy a decent arm with a weight rating im using the cheapo youshare one and its holding up just fine but if i was rebuying i’df buy something better) oh yeah buy this mic..do it now. 2 people found this helpful