Rode PodMic vs Rode Procaster - My Real World Review

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The Rode Procaster and Rode PodMic are two similar microphones for professional voice applications. In this video, I do a real-world review and compare them and what you can expect from them. I also mention the pros and cons of both microphones and consider their price and performance overall.
0:00 - About this video
1:00 - Both microphones up close (proximity effect)
2:39 - Testing without a pop filter or windshield (plosives)
3:55 - Off-Axis Rejection
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@jamalabdul2009 5 лет назад

I need to learn more about microphones and audio production!!They both sound great to my ears. You’re podcast sounded great with all three mics. Thanks for the comparison Shane! Cheers!!!🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

@ginaa5331 4 года назад

great video! Have been tossing up between these two mics, and this has been super helpful! THANKS!!

@rob.gerald 3 года назад

Solid review! I'm using both mics with the Rodecaster Pro

@edwardgivenscomposer 4 года назад

Great review thanks! Funny I prefer how both mics sound when off axis - all a matter of preference I guess. Anyway that was exactly what I was looking for and really appreciate it. Nice voice too :)

@ChrisGardinerBill 5 лет назад

Terrific video, thanks!

@Redjkeee 4 года назад

Thanks for that very informative video! I think I found a perfect mic to buy!

@ANDI3niable 3 года назад

Wasn't aware Shane had another channel, thanks for this video! really helped me pull the trigger. Subbed!

@GeekyNerdyTechy 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@chrisoglevoiceover 4 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks!

@AlexandreJaPA 3 года назад

Thank you for this review. It really helped to decide to go for the PodMic, I wished the "big brother", but for the budget and my podcast record use, looks like it will fit perfectly.

@larryhinze Год назад

You can get a procaster for 100-150 bucks. Reverb is a great place to get a good price on one.

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

Time codes: 0:00 - About this video 1:00 - Both microphones up close (proximity effect) 2:39 - Testing without a pop filter or wind shield (plosives) 3:55 - Off-Axis Rejection Links to each microphone are in the description box.

@Duubly 4 года назад

Time codes? Are you mad? You're actually the best for this..

@bodhiarlo6909 3 года назад

i know I am pretty off topic but does anyone know of a good website to stream newly released tv shows online?

@do7625 3 года назад

It’s a very good review!

@musicgearnetwork 4 года назад

I use several of both of these mics here. Love them both, Procaster for the win for main LIVE broadcast mic though.

@nezt94 3 года назад

100% agree with your opinion on the talking sideways of the mic. also somehow i prefer your voice on the rodmic, listened using the hd600

@frentealacamara 3 года назад

Nuevo suscriptor. Saludos desde México. Excelente comparación.

@toddflowers8052 5 лет назад

Thanks mate !

@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow 5 лет назад

I just bought the Podmic today. I have the Procaster already and love it. I also bought a DBX286S. I should be sounding real good.

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

That'll be a great combination! The DBX is fantastic. :-)

@SharrodVisuals 3 года назад

Wha do you think of the Podmic vs procaster which do you prefer?

@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow 3 года назад

@@SharrodVisuals Procaster easily. It has a warmer richer sound. Podmic is good but for the same price you can get an SM58 which is better than the Podmic.

@SharrodVisuals 3 года назад

@@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow Thank you for the reply! Made up my mind. In Australia we can get the procaster for roughly $200 Aud So its abouts $140 Usd. And if you still prefer the Procaster over the podmic then there must be a huge difference since I know its $250 USD over there. 👍😊

@Nordbiene 4 года назад

Great video. Hard to decide, which one is better. Best regards from Germany. Kai the bee filmer.

@Olleetheowl 2 года назад

PROcaster and podcaster are marketed as “Front Adress” mics. So “straight down the barrel” is the way they are intended, from about 3 to 5 inches. Aiming the breath over the top edge helps a lot with plosives.

@CarrieSchwarz 4 года назад

Thanks for this great video. btw - I think I'm your soul mate 🤣 "The Plosives, I like how that sounds, that sounds much better; talking right into the front" (x100 🤣 )

@ahmedhafez2670 2 года назад

Thanks man!! You've earned my respect

@GeekyNerdyTechy 2 года назад

No problem! Thanks for the kind words.

@WallStreet749 4 года назад

Great review of the procaster. Love how you are so un-bias with it. Thumbs up. You just convinced me to buy a sE 2200 condenser for broadcasting. I know there are trade off's with both but as far as I am concerned ill go condenser.

@KurtisB 2 года назад

Whoa. How did that work out for you? I couldn't imagine using that microphone for podcasts.

@user-xx8ud2sr8i 11 месяцев назад

Better have a quiet treated room and no barking dogs!

@iximbus 4 года назад

Thanks for the review. Definitely helped me make my decision.

@moodsux 4 года назад

The James Martin Podcast what’d u get

@wave6895 4 года назад

EpicRubin I guess we will never know

@crystlesybert7313 2 года назад

Excellent product!

@eldonkeyes9276 4 года назад

Great video. Purchased the pod mic. Just wanted to let you know, did you know you had your headphones on backwards? Lol

@colebennett1828 4 года назад

Great review, thanks!

@carlosg.4531 4 года назад

cable xlr rode? incluided in the podmic? or i have to buy in other place?

@sorjames-itsachoice 4 года назад

Pro caster 🙌🏾✅

@Raglarak 4 года назад

Nice Video! Do you know any shockmount compatible with the PODMIC ? I dont like the one built in It.

@NicoleGlass 5 лет назад

Terrific review! Just bought myself two PodMics. :)

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

Awesome! They are really good. I went back to get a second today but they were out of stock 😆 I hope you enjoy them. Please let me know what you think once you've used them.

@NicoleGlass 5 лет назад

@@GeekyNerdyTechy They are available at B&H Photo online :) For now anyway... could be sold out quickly. I will let you know what I think.

@James-uz9se 4 года назад

How do you like them?

@j4br1 4 года назад

nice video. BTW which Lav mic you were using during this record

@lizardkingsliwinski4031 2 года назад

Do you have any thoughts on if I use the procaster with a MOTU M2 and how that will handle picking up noise?

@eduardocarrasquel352 3 года назад

Hello. Do you think the PodMic would work good with a Scarlett 2i2 1st gen?thanks!

@therealbeans4899 3 года назад

If i connect the Rode Podcaster to my Scarlett Focusrite will i still need the Cloudlifter or does the Focusrite produce enough power to handle it.

@truthseeker922 3 года назад

Great review from a fellow Melburnian. Had a question about the gain issue. I have an old Presonus Audiobox USB 96 audio interface. Am I going to encounter the noise issue you mentioned if I get either the Procaster or Podmic?

@luigicardillo5848 Год назад

Could you please advice how to get the full version and the evms!

@James-fj7pl 4 года назад

do you need a cloudlifter with the pod mic

@JonnyBravo0311 5 лет назад

Here in the US, the Procaster is ~$230 and the Podmic is ~$100.... so you could pick up two of the podmics for less than the cost of 1 procaster. However, the podmic is sold out and backordered pretty much everywhere. You can place an order for it, but no clue when it'll arrive :). As far as audio interfaces are concerned, as long as you have one with a decently low EIN and a good dynamic range (i.e. 100dbA range) you really don't need to worry about a separate preamp like a CL or Fethead. So, pretty much your Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, your Behringer UMC202HD, Audient iD14 etc will all be able to drive the mics. You can certainly add a preamp or channel strip if you wish, but they aren't a necessity. The dbx 286s is a great piece of kit, giving you the real time effects processing in hardware, along with a good amount of gain from the preamp.

@deerhguy1918 4 года назад

Jonny Bravo lol in my country the procaster is the same Price as the podmic

@larryhinze Год назад

I got a used Procaster for100 dollars. The Pod Mic sounds WORSE than an SM58. No thanks!

@user-xx8ud2sr8i 11 месяцев назад

Got my Procaster for 105 used on Ebay. Stuck a popper stopper and foam INSIDE in the end and it sounds great.

@burtondarren99 4 года назад

What stand are you using for your podmic?

@MikeLute 5 лет назад

I should convince my GF to sew aftermarket microphone pouches and put them on sale for content creators ;-)

@Ezinma88 2 года назад

Hello. What stand are you using with the procaster?

@boldandthebeautifulgimbal2881 4 года назад

I have a Procaster I really like it! Wish it could have the yoke like the Podcaster does, then it would be a really good alternative to the Sure SM7B. Rode put the bloody yoke on it, please haha. Great video mate and a great voice for the AIR!

@boldandthebeautifulgimbal2881 4 года назад

I *Shure made a stupid spelling mistake haha

@MrRickWalker1 3 года назад

What desktop stand do you use for these heavy mics?

@authenticas........ 4 года назад

Can you plug these Mics directly into camera with and adapter ??

@itsBlakeWright 3 года назад

What kind of pop filter do you have on the procaster???

@CodeDeb 4 года назад

Why do you favor B&H?

@vtertezedre2621 3 года назад

Merci beaucoup, vidéo sérieuse, fait par un pro, une vidéo de très bonne qualité, ça aide beaucoup, pour faire son achat.

@MichaelW1980randoms 4 года назад

I’d like to know which mixer you’re using to prefer it over the cloudlifter or fethead. Surely not a Begringer Xenyx or any Yamaha Mixer because the preamps on all of those would give you good reason to actually use an inline preamp. That being said, your voice for some reason really likes the Podmic. That’s not exactly common from the reviews I’ve listened to.

@thebusinessfirm9862 5 лет назад

Great video mate, really grateful you made it. Tossing up between the Procaster and the Podmic...still not sure which one to get, but your video has shed more light on the decision than any other I've seen. Just out of interest, what are your thoughts on the Podcaster (USB)? Cheers. Steve.

@james_studio8065 4 года назад

How's the noise rejection from an AC or computer fans?

@patrickhoc 3 года назад

Where'd you get your pop filter? Can I purchase it on Amazon?

@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow 4 года назад

With my voice the Procaster has a lot of low end. I will be getting the Podmic next week and will try it out.

@SharrodVisuals 3 года назад

How you going with the rode pod mic?

@bmp4313 4 года назад

You Aussies build some great stuff.

@natzblazin 5 лет назад

great review mate, I was leaning towards the podmic for the reasons you mentioned (the look and size lol) but knowing the pro caster was definitely the better sounding of the 2, made it difficult to pass on being only a £20 difference. Now im considering on just getting both to use simultaneously with guests.... lol! decisions decisions.

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

I ended up with 2 Procasters and One PodMic in the end! There's not much in it sound-wise either. I figured it made more sense with my setup as I will be opting to use regular table-top mic stands as my main setup. :-)

@natzblazin 5 лет назад

Geeky Nerdy Techy could literally be my same deciding factor. Which would suit my set up more. Haha will have to See. But good to know they are quite similar, so even if I get both sound wise wont be noticeable during simultaneous use

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

@@natzblazin The Procaster is a bit longer which makes it easier for table-top use. If you are using boom arms with a spring system it won't make much difference. Either way, both sound great. Let me know how you go. The majority of my podcasts will be two people so part of me just wanted them to match too haha.

@natzblazin 5 лет назад

@@GeekyNerdyTechy went with the Podmic! cheers again, 9:35 I left a little shout out haha ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8ZfG0t_Bgvk.html

@BindlestiffGames 4 года назад

@@GeekyNerdyTechy what stand do you currently use? I could definitely see me using a Procaster but need a similar set up to what you demonstrated.

@iiSup3rior 2 года назад

I'd really like to get a link for a shockmount for the podmic.

@freshpootube Год назад

Just bought a second-hand Procaster. It has a built-in pop filter.

@stevenle1760 4 года назад

Is this the video with the broken Procaster? It sounds much let deep than a normal Procaster.

@1BabaSalam 4 года назад

I own the Procaster. And I really like it. Clearly, it beats the PodMic. Here I have to give thumbs up to the design of the Pod though. I like the design. And thanks for the review man!

@brotherj22stops84 4 года назад

Where is auz did you purchase this puppy we are in New Zealand will our auzy cousin write back or is he like the yanks that never do !!! curious hear back shortly

@DannyBrownCA 4 года назад

Solid video, mate, cheers. Just bought the PodMic to switch up from my Samson Q2U, looking forward to running through the Focusrite Solo Scarlett 3rd Gen. Wondering if I need to use a fethead with this?

@WallStreet749 4 года назад

It never hurts to use a fethead or some type of preamp with a dynamic mic.. I love the samson Q2U with my preamp.

@DannyBrownCA 4 года назад

@@WallStreet749 Yep, I decided to get one anyway after checking some other reviews. 👍

@SharrodVisuals 3 года назад

How is your scarlett running to push the podmic? I heard it needs to be 100% gain.

@DannyBrownCA 3 года назад

@@SharrodVisuals Actually, switched back to the Q2U for now, just gives a warmer all-round sound. When I did use the PodMic, I ran it with a Triton Fethead, and had the gain at about 60%. Without that, yes, the gain had to be at 100%.

@JohnBraman413 3 года назад

don't think it matters which one you get. they both seem to sound pretty good. i'd get which ever i could afford at the time.

@shanyialexander 3 года назад

Are either good for music/singing?

@randomgeocacher 4 года назад

There are small front-address pop-filters for Procaster, RE320 etc if popfilter and visuals both are important. Worked very well with procaster, never tester on podmic (don’t own one)

@peterthompsonfunny Год назад

Don’t work so hot on Podmic (gotta cut cost somewhere)

@Touchtechnologyreview 4 года назад

That was a really good review. I too am looking for an alternative to the NT 1 which I love but picks up too much room noise and sometimes the guest vocal in the recording. Pod Mic certainly seems live good value!

@cyberneticorganism. 2 года назад

Exactly the same here! NT1-A is sounding great, but better suited in a sound cube or silent environment. In this appartment i just have to much environmental noises, it's not convenient for that.

@user-xx8ud2sr8i 11 месяцев назад

The Pod Mic sounds worse than the SM 58. Extremely tinny. I have a Procaster with a Cloudlifter and love it. You can buy a Procaster for about a 100 bucks used. Pod Mic is a crap salad sandwich.

@user-xx8ud2sr8i 11 месяцев назад

And you guys need to actually care about how they sound instead of how sexy they look!

@nelloiorionifm 4 года назад

Hi If I buy this microphone Rode PodMic I can use it with the mixer wharfedale pro connect 502usb mixer

@unstirredHK 4 года назад

I have a question, guys: What usb audio iterface i need to use Rode Podmic? I am afraid -57db is something "heavy" to usual audiocards... (low budget variants preferred). Thanks for the answers.

@Crepinoi 4 года назад

I recently bought both Podmic and Procaster to compare. There is two options : If you don't mind to speak 2cm (1 inch) from the microphone, most of interface can get over the -57db, such as focusrite scarlett gen3 with its +56db gain, or anything similar to this But if you don't like to have the microphone in your mouth or being inaudible when you are 5cm (2 inches) away from your microphone then you should get an Cloudlifter or Fethead which is cheaper (but still expensive), that should allow you to move pretty far away from the microphone and being still hearable. All of this can get as expensive (or much expensive) as the microphone itself so if its too much for you, you should go for microphone that don't need thoses massives boost of gain.

@unstirredHK 4 года назад

@@Crepinoi I probably will use H4n for recording. Is it good enough?

@kingdomofisraelpodcast2124 4 года назад

I love the video!!! Which pop filter should I use for the rode podmic?

@xHadesStamps 4 года назад

If you find the internal pop filtering to be inadequate, you can use any pop filter.

@camiloliscano2800 3 года назад

I click here and im like wait a minute, its "intheblues" 😂

@sarabronzedasilva9986 4 года назад

Hey! Noticed you did not mention the table stand. I am going to buy 2 Podmics but heard the Rode table stand is too weak for it. Could you clarify? Thank you.

@brandondithberry 4 года назад

Sara Bronze da Silva Are you referring to the Rode PSA1? I know that works well with the Podmics

@christrocano 4 года назад

You're intheblues guy? How many channels do you have?!

@rykersixx 4 года назад

Will have to come back and listen with my headphones but it was pretty hard to tell a difference listening from my phone which is already impressive

@MemphisMike901 4 года назад

Get small pelican or Harbor freight apache 1800case for Podmic!

@MrJmanguera 4 года назад

How do you talk THAT CLOSE to the mic and not get any saliva clicks or mouth sounds? I really having a hard time avoiding mouth clicks and its driving me crazy!

@zed1122 4 года назад

I have a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Will it do the Podmic without any extra gear? If not, can you recommend a similar mic that doesn't need any additional pre-amp apart from my Scarlett?

@SharrodVisuals 3 года назад

How did you go? i just ordered a scarlett 212 3rd gen

@zed1122 3 года назад

@@SharrodVisuals I think its fine. You have to be close to the mic. Sometimes, in videos you see that the speaker is like 30-50cm away from a mic while talking. This won't work well I think. But speaking into the mic properly will be good with the scarlett without extra pream.

@pcmobitab 4 года назад

What are the differences between Rode Procaster and Rode Podcaster

@themescode 4 года назад

Will I have to use Cloudlifter Mic Activator with RODE Procaster?

@blazemonger1 4 года назад

No, the Procaster has a very decent sensitivity.

@Maartensmeenkproductions 4 года назад

I had the PodMic and if you like a snowstorm sound you can leave the cloud lifter or fathead at the store. I like a clean signal so for me a fathead is a no brainer!

@bulcub 4 года назад

what shockmount are you using for your podcaster pro?

@rogb7770 3 года назад

did u ever find out boss

@natedowney9590 5 лет назад

What wind screen are you putting on the Podmic?

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

Just one I stole off another condenser mic I had. :-)

@Reewen 4 года назад

Yea the rode procaster should really be used with a shockmount, the mount you get is as you said really bad great Review btw

@jcstrabo 4 года назад

It's a dynamic microphone and has an internal shock mount, so no, it really doesn't need it. Can help in some cases, but usually dynamic microphones aren't as sensitive as condenser ones.

@Reewen 4 года назад

@@jcstrabo Well yes and no. Some dynamic microphones have good internal shockmounts but the one built in to the procaster isn't great. I have had quiet a lot of vibration noise comming through to the mic. Besides the mount that comes with the mic is garbage anyway. After a few months it couldn't hold my procaster anymore. To be fair though I adjusted the position of the mic quiet a lot during that time which certainly helped break it

@DaftCatBrewing 4 года назад

Handling noise sounded worse on the PodMic when you were moving pop filter or the mic

@flyassqbn 3 года назад

is the procaster $130 better than the podmic?

@mattiascarpazza1150 4 года назад

I'm planning to travel as for my interviews, what is your opinion if I was to plug in into my zoomh6?

@GeekyNerdyTechy 4 года назад

I am not sure if the Zoom H6 will work well with either of these two microphones without a cloudlifter? I haven't tried it. You might have better luck with something like a Rode M2 or M3 with a setup like that.

@thestorydude787 4 года назад

mattia scarpazza you probably need to position the gain knob to about 7 or 8. I had a zoom and tried it with a dynamic microphone

@RatherBeEmbed 3 года назад

The behringer preamp is discontinued :( :( lol

@enessengul219 4 года назад

Is it possible to compress it when speaking live into the procaster? Like when live streaming?

@GeekyNerdyTechy 4 года назад

Yes, you need a dbx 286s. I just posted a video on it today.

@enessengul219 4 года назад

@@GeekyNerdyTechy How do I connect to the PC tho? A Line to Line cable? (The blue plug-in on the backside of the pc?)

@xHadesStamps 4 года назад

@@enessengul219 Sorry to be late. You need an audio interface to record. NEVER motherboard it.

@AlexanDer2007 4 года назад

Hey, I have a Question: Du you think a popfilter is necessary? 😁 Nice Video...

@Vanilla_Icecream1231 3 года назад

It makes a huge difference get like a 15-20 buck good quality thick pop filter/windscreen

@Vanilla_Icecream1231 3 года назад

And like he said the built in pop filter is garbage

@Ginkoman2 3 года назад

which popfilter is the foam one? is it the rode ws2?

@GeekyNerdyTechy 3 года назад

Nope just a $4 alternative. It's a brand called AMS from memory. :)

@bigbassgaming6007 3 года назад

I like podmic

@favalbo Год назад

Thank you for tNice tutorials. You've done a great job breaking down the features and build. I can now concentrate on my instead of the

@TheH75914 4 года назад

at around 8 minutes you said something about a vinyl bag. Why do you use it?

@brandondithberry 4 года назад

Jay Mac To protect the mic when it’s not in use. Dust and moisture can destroy the internals.

@Anonym_112 4 года назад

My name is too Shane😂

@calldeltosell 4 года назад

Not picking on either, but I'll stick with my Blue Yeticaster. Superior to actually work with. Give me a large diaphragm mic every day. I eat food - not microphone. Just me.

@samfraulino6623 3 года назад

Keep in mind, the Rode Podmic and the Rode Procaster Mic are made to be used with the Rodecaster Pro, the settings there with some tinkering, can make both of these mic sound 10x better. Some settings you can get it to sound like the 400.00 Shure SM7B. Most videos or streamers are using these with GOXLR's or Focusrites mixers, cool, but damn you connect these to Rode's Rodecaster Pro for podcasting, it doesn't take long to figure out the settings to get a really crisp natural sound. Only thing I recommend is a CLoudlifter for these mics when using them anywhere, even with the Rodecaster Pro podcast unit