RØDE's New Streamer X & PodMic USB - Hands on & Live Q&A

@rodemic very kindly sent me review units of the Streamer X and PodMic USB. Fresh from the box, these innovative devices have already left quite an impression, and I'm thrilled to share my initial thoughts with you.

Having had these devices in my possession for just a few days, the focus of this live stream will be to highlight my initial experiences, provide a brief overview of their features, and answer any questions you may have about these exciting new tools. This is not a detailed review - that will come later after extensive testing - but rather, a hands-on introduction where we can discover the potential of these devices together.

This is your opportunity to ask questions about the Streamer X and the PodMic USB. Whether you're curious about their features, wondering how they stack up against other devices, or have specific queries about their setup and usage, the floor will be open for all your questions.

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[theoutsiderjess]

I'm glad someone finally show the usb setting

[drakegostream]

Nice stream production and overall very informative content, thank you! You just got a new subscriber 👍

[TheSTGChannel]

Will be ordering one soon thank you sir.

[cotaP]

Hi. Hope you or someone can help me please? I got my Streamer X today but it wont show up on the Road Central software? I tried everything and it wont show?? I noticed you are using a BETA version on Road Central so is this not currently supported on the non BETA version of the software? About to throw it out the window LOL!!! Hope someone can help please.

[Practicaleyes]

I got my streamer x a few days ago . Rode Central (2.0.30) recognises it and says it needs to update firmware but hen fails to do so. I have tried multiple USB c cables (including the one that came with the device). I have tried plugging into each of the 3 USBc ports on my MacBook Pro m1 (2021) but nothing works. I have even tried factory resetting the device but that fails too. I have contacted Rode support but got no reply.
Anyone else having similar issues?

[ImpressiveTony]

It doesn’t seem to, but I wonder if the Streamer X has the mic processing presets, like the Rodecaster Pro does, for specific mics.

[iamtheone_SUN]

Great video - great presentation sir 👏👏👏

So, I am trying to get my Streamer X to work with/on my MacBook Pro.

I have connected the device and successfully installed the latest firmware.

I am able set the device as an audio input on my MacBook Pro and I can hear audio through the connected headphones and control the volume on the device.

The device is also detected by Zoom, Ecamm Live and OBS and appears as a selectable device. However, I do not have the ability to mute/unmute the audio or turn on/off video with the device. The software is ignoring the device as if it’s not connected.

I’ve swapped all cables with brand new ones.

Additionally HDMI is not useable with my Sony ZV E10. I get the screen with the Sony imaging webcam title. Only works with the USB cable connected but it’s clearly not using the Streamer X as the capture device for 4K.

Any ideas?

Thank you in advance for your time and efforts.

[whoismichaelesquire]

Hey I’m trying to plug my ride streamerx to my laptop does it have to be usbc to usbc

[dentaltv]

I have an issue with my audio recording - I always have an echo in my audio and am not able to remove this. Any tips&tricks on how to do so are appreciated.

[eartohear]

I purchased a Streamer X online from Sweetwater a few days ago, I received the shipment before Thanksgiving, and the shipment was fast. But looks like I was sent a defective item, I am in the process of returning it or getting a replacement. Out of the box it is not working, I have an M1 Mac Mini and when I use it with Rode Central or Unify, I receive a synchronization error. It also asks me to update the firmware and when I attempt to update Streamer X firmware it keeps giving me an error it says, "Could Not Update" and a yellow "RETRY" button appears. I have attempted this several times still no progress, I even attempted to do a factory reset and it would not. I connected everything directly to my M1 Mac Mini using the brick and the cable from Rode. At this point I do not know what else to troubleshoot, it shouldn't be like this. Did anyone have similar issues that they were able to get it to resolve?

[ChristianPodcast]

The usb pod mic I’m wondering if it can be connected to the RCP2 and be used as a 5th mic through the secondary USB port. Do you have any experience with that?

[avantgardenovelist]

great channel, thanks. would you say that if I run my apollo twin through irigstream pro and don't need more than 1 mic input, that the streamer x would be somewhat superfluous?

[Xommery]

I can't tell you how much I'd appreciate that Rodecaster Duo if I won, but the link doesn't work for me :/

[del_veee]

just a quastion, is this Streamer X works with an usb mic like blue yeti?

[sickcow]

Hi Alec,
I have an issue with the smart pads, for which I cant find a solution:
When I press the smart pads, nothing happens (e.g. no sirene or sound is playing).
I started a Zoom Meeting, choose the Streamer X as the Audio input device, but when I press the buttons, nothing happens.
Any thought on this? :)

[ErnestoAcosta]

Nice. Can you connect a Smartphone in the TRRS Combo?

[CarloLeonKolega]

Waiting for a non sponsored video and comparing it to AT2040USB

[JamelHardtman]

Do you use Bluetooth headphones with the rodecaster interfaces? If so, how do you avoid the delay?

[remektekmedia]

Do the DSP settings affect the XLR connection or only the USB-C? (I understand that you would need USB-C to talk to the mic).
Can this mic simultaneously provide an audio signal to both XLR and USB-C?

[richarda.]

Hi - Nice, thoughtful Q&A...thanks. Question...if I may. I picked up the Streamer X locally and while it does work, meaning the hdmi passthrough works and the ports appear in OSX Mac sound control panel, it will not recognize the device under Rode Central v 2.0.28. I've tried in on both Mac and PC...same thing. I noticed that you and another reviewer used v2.0.29 for while reviewing (beta). Is this version required for the device to be recognized under Rode Central? It's the only thing I can think of. Thought you might know. Regardless, thanks for the great hands on session.