Why The Rode PodMic USB Is a Great Studio Mic 

Just purchased based off your review. Thanks for posting! I’m going from a Shure SM7B that had way too many parts to travel with. No need for a cloud lifter was the moment I decided it was worth it.

Solid mic! In many ways, more versatile than a Shure SM7B. This video has inspired me to get one.

Low key. I’ve been plugging in my USB C podcast mic directly to my DJI Pocket Osmo 3. Makes content creation so easy and audio so clean 😅

So I purchased the Rode NT USB+ with the DS2 stand. The whole kit works really well. I’d say rode is the “go to” for voiceover work at the moment.

That is a LOVELY sounding mic. My home podcasting mic just died so this will be a perfect replacement - great timing Tamara!

I still use my Rode wireless go 2 single mic for my voiceovers in my office space.. this would be a very welcome upgrade. Thanks for the video!

Great review Tamara. Initially I was going to buy the Shure SM7B, but this mic seems way more convenient, and looks better in my opinion. I'm definitely buying this mic now - your review sealed the deal for me🤝

Did you notice any difference in sound quality between using the USB-C versus the XLR cable? I'm currently using a BlueYeti myself, but strongly considering this mic.

Love the review. Have been looking at the PODMIC and this review was well shot and well done! Thanks

Thank you for actually showing it through rhe phone! Sounds great

This kind of seems like an MT USB Mini update. That XLR input is epic! Sold, gonna pull the trigger. By the way you're doing that thing looking away from the camera again 🤣👍 Anyway, Thanks for sharing. Your videos are awesome.

Got the rode podmic usb on the way. I really hope an update includes a De-esser. I am an s person. My main question right now is, what camera are you using? Looks great.

Whenever using the Pocket3 with the Mic2 do you record your voice into the mic-recorder or do you transmit it to the Pocket3? When previewing your Pocket3 footage on your main computer have ever noticed a hissing sound behind the vocals, do you think that might be caused whenever the signal is transmitted to the Pocket3?

Very nice, and very nicely priced. Thank you for the review. Am definitely going to have to look at this one a bit harder.

0:48 Holy shmokes. That’s some tiny and quick text

Can I plug this in directly into my sony camera so the audio and video is all one file?

I actually view this particular mic as a tough sell. Gotta remember this is $199. Yes it has XLR and USB but there are other mics that have this capability, ie AM8, K688, Q2U. If you watch K688 VS Podmic comparisons I'd argue the K688 sounds better - but at 1/5th the price (also has XLR/USB) capability. That said I'm a huge fan of the Videomic Go2 (which you also have). I wish RODE made a version of it with a higher SPL, ie 145 DB SPL since it sounds amazing when recorded up-close.

A short and sweet video. I appreciate the time saver.

Thanks mate... did you process the audio in the video at all?

If you want a low mic arm, Elgato has the wave mic arm LP. It looks great.

My phone has the lightning connector. Would this work with a USB-C to lightning cable?

Nice review Ms. Tamara. Did you find Rode Connect and Rode Central software easy to use? I didn't.

I connnected it to my mac via usb c and the the 3.5 aux cable to my lumix but it didnot work Did it work with your professional camera ?

Oh, thats really really good. Ive got to get one!

Thank you for this video

Is this WAY better than the Rode Go II?

I bought podmic but the usp does not work on iphone 14

Can I use usb c to usb ?

Unfortunately doesn’t work plugged directly into an iPhone which is part of the reason I got one for.

Thanks T

Great review but this mic is too expensive for what it does. There are great sounding dynamic usb mics for half the price. Also....TAMARA GABRIEL FOR PRESIDENT! All the best from London!

They should have added a Mute Button.

It's unfortunately expensive