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Rode PodMic Dynamic Mic Review / Test

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Today I review the brand new Rode PodMic, an entry level budget podcasting microphone. I also compare it to the Shure SM58, sE Electronics V7, and Sennheiser E835. This microphone seems to be tuned specifically for spoken word, and it does it’s job very well. At $100, Rode has made a very compelling option for entry level podcasters.
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00:00 - Intro / Price
00:31 - Disclaimer & Setup
01:03 - What’s in the Box
01:15 - Build Quality
01:43 - Specifications
01:56 - Polar Pattern Test
02:15 - Plosive Test
02:27 - Bump Rejection Test
02:43 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:01 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
03:16 - Comparison to SM58, sE V7, E835
04:00 - Focusrite 2i2 vs. Rodecaster Pro
04:52 - Music Test
05:37 - Pros & Cons
06:21 - Overall Thoughts
07:46 - Recommendation
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@rodemic 5 лет назад

Nice one! Thanks for checking out the PodMic 😄 P.S. when's that PodMic review dropping? 😉

@Saphir__ 5 лет назад

How about when is the damn thing coming out!

@mediabyjp5475 5 лет назад

I pre ordered mine, waited forever and bought your competitors mics instead. Why are these reviews coming out with no product availability?

@zora_tech 5 лет назад

@@mediabyjp5475 Well that marketing for you I guess 🤔

@paulcantshutup 5 лет назад

Damn it, Rode, how much more of my money can you take?

@pcougar1889 5 лет назад

hope it comes out soon because i may save up more and buy a procaster instead

@willsubforcontent7656 3 года назад

I never subscribe to review channels BUT this is the most perfect, in-depth yet short and simple review I have ever seen. You covered every little thing I wanted to know. Absolutely perfect. Subscribed.

@QuantumGamingUploads 2 года назад

This is a fantastic channel. Bandrew is great.Visit Booth Junkie as well as he does great reviews as well. Great guy and extremely professional. I uncovered both channels in just a couple of months and very glad I did.

@dresirmusic 4 года назад

I really appreciate the effort you put into this video,also how you compared them to other mics in the same price range really good work. 👍👍

@tom_schroeder 4 года назад

Great review, I truly appreciate it. Thanks for explaining the features of the frequency response diagram and giving the rationale. I ordered two Podmics and the Rodecaster Pro, and look forward to having some great interviews using this equipment in the future.

@Tankbot85 5 лет назад

Finally the review i have been waiting for. After hearing the mic, it will be the one i switch to for my streaming setup.

@Redman147 3 года назад

I've had this mic for about a year now after watching this video and I'm thoroughly happy with the purchase. It's perfect for my voice. Only issue I had was finding it in stock shortly after it came out.

@pulkitshandilya 7 месяцев назад

It would generally be enough. . .but you can upgrade if u want@thecaringadolfhitler9186

@DaleWesley 5 лет назад

I feel like they just chopped the end off of the Procaster. Awesome review and now I know I won't regret my pre-order!

@iainmcaleese5468 8 месяцев назад

This was the most clear explanation of this microphone which I purchased a week ago. Very helpful, thank you.

@imvannier 3 месяца назад

how are you liking it so far? I'm looking to upgrade from a CM25 MKII that came with a gen 2 scarlett solo

@ChazzRavenelle 5 лет назад

Whoa, for 100 bucks this thing sounds really good! I expected the PodMic to have a less extended frequency response and sound recessed in a few areas given its type & application but once again Rode proceeds to surprise me. They're killing it! Excellent and informative review as always, Bandrew.

@HVACRSurvival 4 года назад

I really like the detail and way you cover all the questions someone could think of weather there a pro audio engineer or just a newbie that doesn't know what to look for, you have it covered. 👍👍 This has been the fact on every video that I have reviewed of the one's that you created. Great work!

@Chomper_r 5 лет назад

I have been waiting for this microphone for months. It ships out in 8 days. Thank you as always for a phenomenal review, Bandrew

@akosijinx 5 лет назад

SwiftyLIVE are you satisfied bro with the quality of you microphone?

@user-dk7tu1kr4q 4 года назад

You did a really great job! Thank you for testing everything I was interesting in about thic mic! Even the guitar playing and singing which was great too btw. Thank you!

@samuelgomez1802 4 года назад

dude you have the best channel for mic reviews, i always come here to know what to buy or recommend

@SpiderCule 5 лет назад

Which one would you prefer Podmic or Procaster? Conparing the two would be ideal. Thanks!

@NickNimmin 5 лет назад

I picked this mic up with the Rodecaster. I like how it sounds. Much heavier than I expected, it’s like a little tank. I was thinking, “oh, it’s tiny, this will be great to travel with....”. NOPE! Will still travel with the Procaster but overall, I’m really happy with the PodMic. Especially for the price point.

@fibriza4295 3 года назад

I have read that you are the owner of the 2 microphones, both podmic and procaster, which of the two do you recommend for direct and yotube? thank you very much

@BehindtheKOM 3 года назад

Haha - *love seeing a familiar face* on my youtube recommendations

@AJCoReTV 3 года назад

If nick ever left a msg on my video... I’d def at least respond! Lol Hi Nick!!

@ulfrinn8783 3 года назад

I think for traveling, that's the ONLY situation I'd rather have a USB mic since it eliminates the need to carry an interface. Something like an ATR2100X or maybe soon the Samson Q9U could be decent travel options.

@Tazmanian_Ninja 11 месяцев назад

For anyone considering the ATR2100X I'll share my experience: It came with the inner wiring connected in anti-phase. So when weating headphones, my own voice was perceptually cancelled out. Extremely incompetent wuality-control failure by Audio-Technika. I've also received faulty gear from Audio-Technika before. When it works, it's fine. But I've kinda lost confidence in AT as a brand, and tend to avoid them. Sound-wise, the ATR2100X actually surprised me positively though. The highs are crisp and overall not harsh, and almost airy (a dynamic microphone can never truly get airy, only condensers and some ribbons can). The ATR2100X build quality is very plasticky. Almost like a Fisher-Price toy item. The positive / flip-side being it's quite light and portable.

@ThomasBrandoGreenman 2 года назад

Instant cred when you pulled out the MusicMan. But by the time I got to that in the video, I was already super impressed by the video and the channel! Way to go!

@Schlaxbe 4 года назад

this is probably the best review video i have ever seen, all the info i wanted

@infvmousshots3198 4 года назад

i subbed cause the two reviews i watvhed were informative straight to the point and you made the test fun.

@boomboomwacka2942 5 лет назад

man it`s top content. Best overview of micro I have ever seen

@anthonyc4033 5 лет назад

Great review. Definitely makes the set up of the podmic and rodecaster an ideal podcast kit for a great price.

@JordanCrowderFilms 5 лет назад

I've been trying to get my hands on this for my podcast for a little while now, would this mic also work for voice over work?

@Jakoshi 4 года назад

I'm wondering the same thing. So far it looks like it would be suitable - but I don't have one to verify that.

@SPANISHFOREAGLE 4 года назад

i’ve got a few of them. they work well for their price range for VO. i use them with a mesh filter to handle plosives.

@agambhasin 3 года назад

For professional VO u shd get a condenser, this mic wont be recommended for it, but for podcasting it works very well

@generasianxpodcast Год назад

This is such a great review. You pretty much covered everything in a very organized way. Thanks so much!

@lifepath7741 Год назад

Beautiful Queens

@GuilDormeus 5 лет назад

I been waiting for this!!

@mehranography2117 3 года назад

This is the best test mic I ever seen entire my life thank a lot man

@Clive.Castro 5 лет назад

I was waiting for this

@DustinNuttall 2 года назад

Man you're the best for reviews!!

@abagz3919 3 года назад

Used to watch in 2015 back when I needed a new mic. Watching again just feels at home

@solomonb5990 5 лет назад

Oh and congrats on 100k man!

@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow 5 лет назад

I have been waiting on this mic forever. I already have the Rodecaster Pro and the Rodeprocaster. Mics are addicting.

@Whiprealgood 4 года назад

seriously in their showmanship alone I hang old mics on my wall

@methdxman 4 года назад

Hi John, I’m in the same boat as you and thinking of picking up some pod mics.... how do they compare to the pro caster?

@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow 4 года назад

@@methdxman I highly recommend if you get the Podmic only get it if you have a Rodecaster Pro. It sounds amazing on that. It does not sound good on my DBX 286S. Procaster is a better mic no doubt.

@fibriza4295 3 года назад

@@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow I have read that you are the owner of the 2 microphones, both podmic and procaster, which of the two do you recommend for direct and yotube? thank you very much

@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow 3 года назад

@@fibriza4295 Procaster and it is not close. It has a much richer sound than the Podmic.

@pacmanshooter247 3 года назад

Thanks! Your videos are super helpful in choosing my first bigger microphone!

@AlexanderKienle 3 года назад

Thank you for the fantastic review. Comprehensive and allows us to use our own ears.

@QuantumGamingUploads 2 года назад

I love this Mic more than any other mic regardless the price. It is a solid mic in every way. Super impressed.

@ianmartin2924 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the comparison to the SM58. I already have one and it's practically the same. You saved me some cash.

@Redman147 5 лет назад

I've been waiting for you to do this mic test. Now I know it's a good buy for what I'd like to do. Thank you much. Just wish the Rodecaster wasn't so darn expensive. I think I'll go with the Rode AI-1 since you gave it a really good review also.

@nicovanliempt1179 5 лет назад

Nice to hear your electric guitar skills again, bandrew 👍 💪

@SquadCoreProductions 5 лет назад

Excellent review as always!

@Peterpawn 5 лет назад

Great review as always!

@miguelayala441 3 года назад

Thanks for making amazing microphone reviews

@JustinRigdon 4 года назад

Excellent review! Thank you. Subscribed with a bell! Going to go look for the Rodecaster video.

@DavidHernandezLovesYou 5 лет назад

Thanx again for another great review. This seems like a perfect, affordable option!

@BarnVarn 2 года назад

Dang now that’s how you test a mic! Best I’ve seen on RU-vid!

@thatdudeguy7294 5 лет назад

Congrats on 102k!!!

@robert-asdf 2 года назад

thumbs up on the past few videos for actually testing at various distances. you should also do tests if the air conditioner is on to see which mics are best for handling that.

@unclejackshdd 3 года назад

great in depth review. this helped me out a lot! thank you!!

@ELMCinc 2 года назад

Thanks for the review you always do great with your videos.

@bigmattyh5 4 года назад

Dude, your videos are awesome!

@jakobrivas8770 4 года назад

this guy makes the best mic test videos

@nemisesik 3 года назад

HI , just want to thank you helping me choose my new mic . I like your vids, I love the new Rode podmic thanks ! keep up these funny reviews !

@photorooster8865 5 лет назад

I've been using my SM7b at the PC and really want to put it to work in the studio. I think at this price-point and performance the PodMic would be more suited to be permanently assigned PC duty.

@CRIMINALSFAMILYGroup 4 года назад

i started to use this mic after your review for rap vocals and for the record it’s amazing actually for the price ( for more information i think spoken words mics usually do really good job on rap vocals cuz rap is frequently a spoken words but faster and little more complicated ) thank you man ❤️

@emmaombima299 2 года назад

How do you connect to the pc to make it work? Do i need speakers?

@i-deni-i5138 2 года назад

@@emmaombima299 get yourself an xlr to usb, or an xlr to usb-c cable and just plug it into your computer. Only works with dynamic xlr mics

@emmaombima299 2 года назад

Thankyou will do

@i-deni-i5138 2 года назад

@@emmaombima299 so I've done some more research and it's not quite that simple. While you can plug in the XLR mic like that to your computer, the input gain will be very low and you'd need to adjust that on the computer which will give you loud noise in return, so I'd sugest you get yourself an audio interface or an audio mixer with the mic.. with that you can regulate the gain without any high loss in recordings.

@Tazmanian_Ninja 11 месяцев назад

Rap vs spoken word in relation to microphone choice isn't a matter of how fast the words are uttered. It's about spoken word being acapella, no background music - whereas rap is on a beat. On the latter, you'll benefit from a mic that is significantly more mid-forward, and crisp in the presence range, and isn't too muddy or boomy in the lows. So it cuts through in the mix. For spoken word, a microphone can have a bit more "smiley curve" frequency response, with less emphasized lower mids, a bit more bass (for fullness), etc.

@vancouverrob 5 лет назад

Great work as always dude..! Thanks!

@SamiSheikhOfficial Год назад

I just love the way you give review regarding this mic. Love your unique style 😍 Your New Fan Now 😇

@Podcastage Год назад

Thank you kindly Sami. I hope you have a fantastic rest of your day.

@xhibad2331 5 лет назад

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!! ive been waiting for literally 4 months for this lol

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

Me too mate.

@thebusinessfirm9862 5 лет назад

Thanks SO much mate, for doing this review. I've been waiting for your opinion on this mic for ages. I am tossing up between the Podmic and the Procaster - as it seems are lots of other people. Would be terrific if you could do a comparison of the two. Again, thanks for your fabulous reviews. Steve.

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

My pleasure. Thank you very much for checking it out.

@veelut 3 года назад

dude, i love your videos so much

@agambhasin 4 года назад

Got mine yesterday and i have to say its super crisp, bright & clear, totally works for me!!! Although its a bit gain hungry.

@Whiprealgood 4 года назад

I've been looking at this mic for a long time, this video was really fun to watch and I enjoy your knowledge in the subject! I wont be buying the mic for my usage but I know now it's an awesome option for other avenues. You put in so much effort for this video I had to comment I'll be watching other videos now without question!

@coreyalpago3222 5 лет назад

The songs are the best part... thanks for making me laugh with those demonstrations. Side note: this is like a baby RE20. I wonder how it would sound with a cloudlifter.

@KadeersTV 4 года назад

I Just Bought the PodMic by Rode. I Can't Wait to Test it & Use it. This Microphone is SOLID & Looks Professional. I Appreciate the Well In-Depth Video Review!!! It Was Very Helpful Indeed... Kadeers!!!

@kalleriisberg Год назад

thank you, very good review. i like that you tested more than just the podmic. very good thank you

@stefan2302975 3 года назад

very useful and detailed review, thank you!

@crezz2 5 лет назад

I've just got a PodMic for my Radio Ham set up and I've been more than happy with the results. A good compacted size com paired to the Procaster and my other Heil mic's.

@Mrmorfeus95 3 года назад

thank you very much for this really high quality review

@CarlAquinoTBPR 4 года назад

Just got my own podmic! Can't wait to use it

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

First!

@clee2423 5 лет назад

second

@clee2423 5 лет назад

third

@DylzzPlays 5 лет назад

third

@Car_Ram_Rod 5 лет назад

CHERYL!!!

@neostilson2836 5 лет назад

Podcastage when will the PodMic be available to the public?

@ShaheerUplifted 5 лет назад

been waiting on this one

@SalmorejoGeek 5 лет назад

Great review and good micro 👍😏

@yasuh4550 5 лет назад

My god, a lot of details with this mic, very good job Rode.

@BenjiDWJ 5 лет назад

Awesome video & review as ever Bandrew 😁 in your opinion would you say that this is a good entry level/beginner mic for live-streaming? keep up the stellar work!.

@TRANSLATORMAN 2 года назад

Thanks, man! I was looking for the thread size info - you were the only one, who noticed that it actually has 3/-5/8 adapter. No info about it on the official website!

@pleasantpodcasts8058 Год назад

nice thorough review!

@LewisCherichel 2 года назад

Love this microphone, thing is built like a tank and has some amazing audio for the price, rode really did good on this one, great review!

@maureentauriello4107 Год назад

Hi Chris- For that same $99 you can get the SM-58 from Shure and the side and rear rejection is amazing. I use it it my podcast and it sound great, even with no EQ.

@Kwangtaoharuengthiao 5 лет назад

I like your review clear and good imaginetion

@_Travey 4 года назад

Awesomeee review style . No bs filler talk :)

@Timflan 5 лет назад

I've been waiting for your review. Glad I did. In some early reviews it seemed to sound really good, but now I wonder if those were pre-production units that differ in some fundamental way from the actual shipped units. Your test seems to confirm that the published frequency response graph is, indeed, accurate, with all those perplexing hills and valleys. Anyway, this review helps me with a choice I was putting off, so THANKS!

@Podcastage 5 лет назад

Happy it’s able to help you make an informed decision.

@Timflan 5 лет назад

EDIT: Woops, I think it's my headphones at work. Because your comparison of my beloved RE20 and SM7b ALSO sounds kind of bad through these headphones. Weird...music sounds fine through them. Anyway, I'll take a listen again at home on my good headphones.

@Timflan 5 лет назад

OK, finally had a chance to listen through some decent headphones. It's...pretty good for $100. Holds its own with the other mics you sampled here. In my opinion, the SM58 sounds better and is more versatile, but that could be because the SM58 is just so familiar. Thanks again!

@DylzzPlays 5 лет назад

I have a Rode Procaster and love it!

@kaarestoffer2947 5 лет назад

I have it too and it’s AMAZING and it feels very sturdy😆😁😁

@IamnOtmrcole 5 лет назад

I would have liked to hear it compared to the Rode Procaster.

@winterfrost8623 5 лет назад

Would like to see a comparison of this with the sm7b

@tammysypniewski1891 5 лет назад

Thanks for this Bandrew. Would love to see a comparison between this one and the new Blue mic.

@Top6BestWise 3 года назад

Next level review, Thanks

@BrutishSail0r 5 лет назад

This did it for me. A tipping point to get both rodecaster and podmic. Give it a shot.

@BrandonArd91 4 года назад

dude this a quality review

@ailiaz 5 лет назад

I'm officially a fan! I'm watching this and i don't even care about this mic! LOL CHEERS! KEEP IT UP!

@JSephH76 5 лет назад

I know others have said the same but Id like to also throw my vote in... Id love to see a head to head comparison between this and the procaster!

@scvgoalkeeping 4 года назад

The SE v7 sounds AMAZING!

@TransplantHelper 5 лет назад

Is it gain hungry? It could pass for a short SM7B. The rear rejection is so good you could do a podcast in the train station

@STOOPIDSTICKS 5 лет назад

The black background on your intro is dope

@ArpitArora1 5 лет назад

Great knowledge bro.

@Pol4r 5 лет назад

I am not necessarily an audiophile but would love to have better audio quality in my hobbies, respectfully and honestly, would it be worth the extra money to get a Rode Procaster (XLR) than the PodMic? Thank you if you can reply and I love your videos when looking for research on microphones.

@coltoncowan9505 5 лет назад

I love the new camera angle and lighting and of course big fan of your podcast too keep it up dude bro!🔥

@StarSymphony999 3 года назад

was looking to see if this was better than the sm58, it did exactly that and ill be purchasing this mic, ty for the review

@victorbart 5 лет назад

Thanks for including the E835! I have 2 of them and no need for the podmic. Is there any reason to get podmic over E835 for podcasting?

@droopr4409 4 года назад

What kind of settings were you using on the interface? Were you running it through a Cloudlifter or anything? I'm having issues getting a half decent volume from the mic using the Steinberg UR12