Rode microphone PodMicUSB PodMic USB Type-C + XLR

Rode PodMic USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone

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 RDEs 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.

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 RDEs suite of software RDE Connect, RDE Central, RDE 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 RDEs precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia

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.

In the Box
1 PodMic USB, Black
1 SC29 USB-C Cable, 3m
1 WS14 Pop Filter

Technical Data
Acoustic & Electrical Specifications

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

-57dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.4mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-3dB

Analogue Output Connectors

3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack

Digital Specifications

Digital Power Requirements

Via USB: 5V @ 100mA

Output Connection

USB-C

Bit Depth

24-bit

Sampling Rate (kHz)

48 kHz

Processing

APHEX processing

Minimum OS Requirements

Windows 10
Mac OS 10.15

Mechanical Specifications

Weight

900 g

Dimensions (LWH)

17210762 mm

Included RDE Accessories

WS14 - Pop Filter
SC29 - 3m USB-C Cable

Included Software

RDE Central
RDE Connect
RDE Unify
RDE Reporter
RDE Central Mobile
RDE Capture