RODE HAS PERFECTED THE USB/XLR MIC!! | PODMIC USB REVIEW 

The new production elements are really good. You add information without it being distracting or gimmicky. Very nice.

I have to applaud Rode on stepping up there game, The current market is flooded with "good enough" mics, and justifying any price increase will require an increase in quality and features

Just wanted to say thank you, your video was the final deciding factor I needed to pull the trigger on the PodMic USB. Very happy with it so far and am excited to have something that is ready for me when it is time to look at XLR interfaces.

I have the at2040 due to my rooms poor sound treatment, also it was on sale and cheaper than all of the competitors, however after learning more about this one I'll be sure to pick this one up in the future, I was fascinated to learn about the podmic upgrade and I can't wait to try it out myself.

Finally!!! I’ve been anticipating your review

I like the pink cable. Now I want one.

Great review and love the graphics / design too❤

Because of you, I got this killer mic and it's been my favorite since out of the box. I've also been utilizing the rode unify software with it and it's really good. That being said, this is one killer microphone. I like it better than my procaster.

Great video dude! I wish I would have found your channel years ago

Great review. Thanks for taking the time to put them side by side. The new ‘clown nose’ makes a big difference for sure. And btw. Your motion graphics kick this video UP a couple notches. Well done. And thanks again!

This looks it could be a winner for RODE. The price of entry isn't too high, either. They are coming out with some intriguing options. I'm pretty set for microphones, but still find this interesting.

I have been looking for a secondary "work" mic, and this looks like a solid piece of kit.

I feel the same way with the Rode Procaster. With the caster pro processing, it transforms the sound.

Your channel is excellent. Congrats for your hard work! ✊

Oh. Now that's interesting. That does seem to be an improvement in the sound of the mic at the 4:18 It's definitely more flattering than the OG Podmic

Your comparsions are so good! Thank you, i will definitely get it.

I want to hear the podmic usb without the windscreen with the original and if they fixed how thin the mic sounds the further you're away from it. I love how it sounds in usb mode

I have the Pod Mic connected to a Rode Ai-1 interface. This is about as fancy as I’ll probably get with my setup but I’m always looking at simplifying. Would you say the new Rode Pod Mic USB alone can replace my setup if I’m just plugging it into my computer via USB?

Fantastic review 🎉

The OG podmic is the one mic made to be EQ'ed. I do like the way the new podmic sounds and may get it as a second mic for my podcast.

I'm actually planning to get this to replace my Elgato Wave DX. I picked up the Elgato Wave DX a few months ago and i thought it was what matched my voice only to find out months later it doesn't. My choices back then was the Wave DX or the Rode PODMIC. Now that Rode released the PODMIC USB version and its in black, the features and its capability definitely one up'd the Wave DX. Hopefully it becomes available soon in the Philippines.

It sounds great. I'm wondering how this compares to the Beacn Mic?

Do you have a USB C SETUP for sound? I have only found videos where they only use XLR audio interface setups ect. What is the difference? Any help would be appreciated, cheers.

I was afraid that one side was going to be favored when it comes to the xlr/usb mics. Most other mics with the same xlr or usb connectivity seem to have favored the usb in my experience leaving the xlr just "ehh". RODE of course never disappoints as that doesn't seem to be the case here. Great video! - Antics

Very helpful. Thanks.

Can you use the original Podmic with an XLR>USB cable straight to the PC USB connection?

Very good Review, thank you 😀 You have covered everything there is to know

How does this compare to the Rode XDM-100? You reviewed that favorably.

I will buy one most likely near the end of August though. I wanted a PodMic, but buying into the infrastructure of the Dynamic Mic was expensive. This would allow me to buy into it and then down the road look at the Streamer X later.

I like the OG, I have a few of them. This new one looks very solid and I especially like the new windscreen. I sent a message to Rode about them releasing it and they said not at this time but they would let me know. I was very disapointed.

Hey very good video. I was looking to pick up this mic but I was wondering if you might have a good recommendation for a Table stand style mic. The table i use has a weird edge to it were boom arms dont really work. So was hoping to find a good table stand/ shock mount that would work with it any help would be great ^_^ thanks again liked the video

Real question is shure mv7 usb vs rode podmic usb. Both have xlrs too!

I’m thinking about getting the sm7b or re20 due to the fact that my room gets noisy mainly from outside noise besides my fan which should I get? I’m using the wave xlr and my voice isn’t deep

What do you think between this mic and the Shure MV7X?

I am using elgeto wave XLR, would the rodeconnect software work with the podmic usb connection using XLR

"Now I'm speaking into the rear of the microphone, like an idiot" xD haha

Rode podmic usb vs Rode nt1 5gen which is better for podcasting?

Can you use both USB-C to the computer and XLR to another device at the same time? I'm doing Zoom from my laptop and also recording to my phone with iRig 2.

What microphone would you recommend for gaming with a budget of $100-$150? Would like usb preferably. Thanks

Thanks, you helped me make up my mind to get one... as you can see the sound on my videos is crap.... now all I need is the Lumix s5iix lol.

Omg! Love the review … AND the entertainment 😊

Really love the podmic (1) but wouldn't mind getting the podmic (2) pop filter for it

How does this feature against Zoom ZDM1 and Sennheiser profile usb microphones?

Nice video comparison. I just tested the XLR version and now picked up the USB version. Is the XLR close to USB sound, regarding deeper audio for XLR. I still think the XLR sounds a bit better. What do you think? Cheers! 💪

I agree, it's a good deal, but I still kinda feel it should be priced a bit lower. For $50 less, you get the comparable XCM-50, and only $50 more gets you the XDM-100. It's only a great deal if XLR capability is important to you. (It is to me, bit I'll still wait for a sale or price drop.)

a bit late, but what would you say vs the samson q9u?

currently have the Rhode NT1 4th gen and an Audient Evo 4 as my input. The NT1 is on loan from a studio friend that has offered to sell it to me if I want it but also said I could use it basically for as long as I want. The Audient is mine tho I have been considering either buying the NT1 from him or buying the Original Podmic and then the USB version came up. Over here the usb one is 5500 and the original is 2500 so just over double. and the NT1 4th gen is being offered to me at about 4000 (thats with the premium shock mount and an arm that works well enough for it) I am wondering if I should sell my Audient interface and go rhode podmic usb? Should I stick with the NT1? or stick with my audient and get the original podmic? Mainly I do twitch streaming. I used to do singing which the NT1 would probably be better for. But I stopped a few years ago due to some throat and lung related health issues. So now I just speak and do voice acting. I really would love to be able to A/B test between the NT1 and Podmic but I know nobody that owns one. thoughts?

Good afternoon! Congratulations on the content, excellent! I need your help with a question. I want to buy the Rode Podmic USB. As it also has XLR mode, I thought about buying a Fethead to use it on my Focusrite interface (1st generation) to give it more boost. Could using Fethead in this mode harm the microphone? Thanks!

I really apreciate your reviews. Thanks for the great work. I want to replace my Blue Yeti, but I can't decide between this Podmic USB and the Shure MV7. What of these twi mics do you recommend as better USB for a person without audio knowledge like me?

Well author, I watched your two videos about this microphone and I'm thinking to buy its first version for 100 bucks, I need it for video recording and tell me how it picks up noise if not hard. Tell me if Steinberg UR12 sound card will work well with it?

This guy’s voice and camera presence is so reassuring. I could watch his videos for hours 😂 Just bought this mic, excited to try it.

is it better than a shure mv7?

Awesome video, I can not seem to find where to buy the Pop filter shown in video, please kindly provide link to buy? thanks

The pop-filter you showed doesn't seem to exist anymore. Where did you get it from? I really like the look of it but can't seem to find it anywhere

This is a very well presented review. I was originally looking at the Shure, but I'm going with this instead. I'm about to retire and I'll be producing and presenting a show for a local radio station highlighting recordings from the past, highlighting my 78 record collection with items going back to 1898.

Hello, how do I connect 4 headphones to this unit? I noticed the back of the “Rode pod Mic usb”has a headphone jack, do I connect the four headphones directly to the road caster pro 2 with super long cables or do I connect them to the microphones? I have mics connected to Caster pro2 via XLR cables currently.

I'm curious, for usb use - would you say this mic or the Sennheiser Profile USB mic?

Being a former disc jockey on the radio for years, I like an end-address mic. Right now, I have a Rode NT USB+ (side address) and I really, really like that you can turn on various effects such as Big Bottom using the Rode software. But, I would rather have an end-address mic like this Podmic. BUT, I cannot find a review that confirms that I can save the way I can make it sound using things like Big Bottom to the mic like I can do with the NT USB+. I hear that it can be used with the Rode Central app, but I want to hear that you can use the settings like Big Bottom and Compressor and the Aural Exciter and save it to the PodMic so that it can retain those effects even when just connected with an XLR connector.

Nice review. I think Rode's new gear has swayed me away from the Elgato 'stack'.

Great video!! I want to buy it but I am still unsure about going Podmic USB or Shure MV7. I would use them with USB in my laptop and my iPhone. What are your thoughts on that?

Thank you!

So whats it like compared to the MV7?

How would you compare this to the Rode XDM-100? Both have onboard DSP & work with Rode's software, but the PodMic USB has XLR AND USB and is $50 cheaper... Is it possible to connect via USB to the computer, engage the (say) Noise Gate, then connect via XLR and have the on-board Noise Gate still be active?

It is fantastic. I use it via USB with the DSP stuff enabled, combined with an Insta360 LINK usb C 4k tracking camera. What a great setup! With zero external interface devices, such as audio shaping or video capture. Highly recommended. BTW, I have mounted the PodMic USB on a C Stand(!), due to its weight, as my mic stands kept wilting. LOL.

Just bought it, love it❤ What I miss, is a mute button to mute the mic, sometimes I need to mute the mic in live situation.

Hello! Does the pop filter fits on the OG podmic? If so, i hope they can sell it separately! Thanks!

MacOS Sonoma not working with certain rode mics affected your use of the podmic usb?

Upgraded from a blue yeti desk microphone and brought a few desk stands, a rode boom arm and a little nifty XLR A1-1 USB interface. I chucked in some rode headphones as well seeing as I was just using my old Xbox gaming headphones.

I always love your reviews ,can i ask with the pod mic in xlr mode can you still adjust the settings of the mic on the pc like in usb

I just bought the OG Podmic as addition to my Fifine K668 for a podcast setup. Now I am rethinking whether I should send the OG Podmic back and upgrade to the new one.. I still cannot tell whether the extra buck is worth it or not.

Can you rig 4 of these to work simultaneously via USBc to phone or laptop?

i LOL-ed at "now i'm speaking into the back of the mic like an idiot" instant like!!!!!

Thanks for the video! I just picked up an Shure MV7X yesterday and am now debating on swapping it for this new Rode Podmic USB because I am a bit disappointed with the plosive rejection. I can't say USB connectivity is very important to me as I am using XLR on a Vocaster Two as I get started. Any advice on what you'd prefer between the Shure MV7X and the new Rode Podmic USB would be appreciated!

Maybe I missed it, but 2:49 does that external pop filter come with it? Never mind about the internal pop filter.

how did you get that pop filter i cant find that anyplace

Can the output be achieved on both XLR and USB simultaneously?

That thumbnail got me, now I have to consider 😂

I like the GFX elements. But in some cases I would place them differently. But that's entirely a matter of preference.

"like an idiot" 🤣 dear God that made me cackle

Do I have to turn up the gain to +60 to 70 DB to get some sound out of this microphone hooked directly to PC? It just seems not loud enough at 52 DB... other than that I like it...

What do you think about rode xdm-100?

How far can you be from the mic without losing voice quality?

In your honest opinion, which sounds better between the Rode Podmic USB and Shure MV7?

The link isnt to that mic

If this is purchased. Does it come with access unify?

Has there been any updates to Unify in last 3 weeks? I ask because I want to buy the Rode XDM-100 but I hear a lot of negative things about unify. Thank you

It sounds so much better than its predecessor.

Sounds pretty good to me, would you recommend it for Grand Piano recording?

My problem with usb c is that i keep breaking the usb c cables on my microphone

Would you be comfortable recording vocals with the PodMic USB? I am looking for a Dynamic Microphone for around $200.00. Thank you kindly and great work .

What video editor do you use is awesome

I can’t find the clown nose anywhere that you’re using. Any links for that?

Hey Chief! Do you have an idea why my PodMic USB is much quieter now that I’m using XLR compared to the USB-C? I’ve got a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 3rd Gen, which arrived yesterday and I’m a bit puzzled 😄

I think it looks alot cooler without the pop filter

How about that mic vs. an MV7

Man I wish this mic was 150 because I would have bought it immediately the thing is that I have a rule If im spending 200 dollars on a mic it isn't budget anynore and I might as well save up to buy the sm7b or the Re20 basically buy once and not twice

Purchased the Podmic USB, and I really like it, but when I have it on a boom arm I am picking up soo many vibrations when I film reviews for RU-vid. I am constantly picking up and setting down products and every time I set something down? Boom.

rode likes you, can you get rode to sell the windscreen as an accesarie. (however you spell that) it would be amazing. the clown nose works well for the podmic, but this one looks amazing!

This or the Samson Q9U?

I enjoy rode quite a bit