Rode PodMic USB – Dynamic Broadcast Microphone (White)

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.

Swiss Army Mic
The PodMic USB is a super versatile dynamic microphone for capturing rich, broadcast-quality audio in any scenario you can throw at it. Thanks to its dual XLR and USB connectivity, it is just at home in a recording studio connected to an analog mixer as it is plugged straight into your computer, or you can even hook it up to your smartphone for a grab-and-go recording rig. PodMic USB is perfect if you want one flexible microphone that will make your content sound amazing in any context.

PodMic USB main inputs diagram

Pro Sound When Creativity Calls
Featuring a high-power neodymium capsule, the PodMic USB delivers warm, highly detailed audio with incredible clarity, making it exceptional in speech applications. It features an internal pop filter for minimizing plosives, an internal shockmount to reduce vibrations, and comes with a studio-quality external pop filter to make sure you can capture crisp, clean audio every time.

Man wearing NTH-100 speaking into PodMic USB attached to PSA1+
All-in-one Recording Solution
The PodMic USB features powerful on-board DSP (Digital Signal Processing) powered by APHEX that makes it easy to capture professional sounding audio. Use VoxLab to quickly dial in the perfect sound, or dive deep into the granular controls for the high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, and the legendary Aural Exciter and Big Bottom . Monitor your audio with zero latency thanks to the headphone output, complete with on-board level control for controlling the volume of your audio. The perfect all-in-one recording solution.

PodMic USB on DS2 connected to MacBook
Take Your Studio On The Road
Not only can you connect the PodMic USB to your favourite audio interface, mixer, laptop or computer, but it also connects seamlessly with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. This means PodMic USB is the perfect tool for capturing broadcast-grade audio while you’re away from the studio, or just want a more compact setup – it’s a professional and portable recording rig for the road.

PodMic USB connected to iPhone showing RØDE Reporter
Sleek Looks, Built to Last
With its classic broadcast microphone aesthetic and sleek matte finish, the PodMic USB exudes class, but it is also incredibly rugged and built to last. The PodMic USB is constructed from high-grade components housed in a super durable body, more than capable of surviving the rigours of everyday recording in the home, in the studio and on the road.

Specifications

Acoustic & Electrical
Acoustic Principle
Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Address Type
End
Frequency Range
20Hz – 20kHz
Output Impedance
460 (XLR)
Maximum SPL
148dB SPL
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
Output Connection
USB-C
Bit Depth
24-bit
Sampling Rate (kHz)
48kHz
Processing
APHEX digital signal processing
Minimum OS Requirements
Windows 10

Mac OS 10.15

What’s in the box
1 x RODE PodMic USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone (White)
1 x SC29 USB-C to USB-C Cable
1 x Pop Filter