Rode PodMic USB: A New Classic?

The PodMic USB adds some pretty awesome functionality to Rode’s classic PodMic. But is it worth twice the price?

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⏱️ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Some Context
0:40 - PodMic USB Sound Tests
2:04 - Gain Levels: Do You Need a Booster?
2:48 - Physical Design vs. Original PodMic
4:32 - Sound Comparison vs. Original PodMic
7:54 - Plosives & Windscreens
10:25 - USB Functionality, Apps, & Sound Tests
15:37 - vs. Shure MV7
17:15 - vs. Rode NT-USB+
18:41 - vs. Sennheiser Profile
20:20 - vs. Rode NT1 5th Generation
21:46 - vs. Rode Procaster
23:01- vs/ Shure SM7B
25:08 - Handling Noise
25:32 - Price & Value
27:20 - Final Thoughts About PodMics

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Episode 363: Rode Podmic USB: A New Classic?

[tooeztv]

At this point your videos are addicting I watched this one on accident and couldn’t stop until it was over lol. I think it’s a combination of the colors you chose for you colorful set. Doesn’t make me feel like I need a degree watching but also receiving very useful information. Your consistent delivery along with your consistent engaging energy is very captivating making it easy to watch. Glad I’m here.

[DangerousConversations]

With your voice the rode new mic at your settings sounds better to me because your voice and presentation is colorful and fun with the videos I watch. The NT1 does sound really good too.

[jerome]

The info that the settings is saved on the mic itself was really good, thanks!

[TheMatrixxandRhodesShow]

Just got it as a travel mic and omg it sounds way better than the original podmic. I use a re20 as my everyday driver, but this podmic is amazing.

[moizter]

for those who don’t want to deal with xlrs and audio interface, in my opinion, podmic usb is the best dynamic mic option

[AudioHotline]

Fantastic video as always! It’s nice to know we both feel similar about this mic 😊

[CharlotteDrew]

Woah - I had no idea that the Rode software will handle multiple USB mics on one computer! I'm too far down other 'Rodes' 😉 at this point, but that's some incredibly useful functionality (and information) right there.

[spelunkerd]

I can understand why professionals consider these multifunctional mics to be expensive and unnecessary, when they already have a mixer and post production tools. For those of us who don't have a mixer, who want a mic that will work with both XLR and USB, this fits a clear niche. After looking at the price of the MV7, I really wanted to like this microphone. But the sound without the EQ is harsh and thin, very hard to listen to.

[jordan_bondurant]

Love the Firebirds shirt. Sorry about the Calder Cup Finals, though. Great review.

[PodcastMeister]

Great video, thank you Tom! Also, the B-roll with the super shallow depth-of-field RCP2… amazing.

[Lilith_Reaver]

might get the mic now. still planning to get the Elgato Wave though.

[chrisabboud]

Those cables look awesome in the thumbnail.

[NithilanDhandapani]

Such a dedicated Person. I never miss your videos Sir. Its like a Therapy for me to see your videos 😄 The color pop is

[ac]

I found a video once that did a tear down & paint job of the OG Podmic. Used the info to add more foam inside on top of the capsule. Added a bit of low end, tamed the top end and plosives.

[twolinesslotcars]

Fantastic work Tom! I have to say.. your backdrop just keeps getting better and better..

[Necropolis]

I wish the price was more competitive. Hard to know what the right price should be though. I am a Sennheiser profile owner and I am very happy with it. So it would have to be pretty close for me to want to "sidegrade". The combo XLR option and software I can say would add to the price a little. How about... 160? Come on, RODE!

[MarkoMarkolovic]

Where do you get the blue ear pads and blue usb c cable?

[serialprogressseeker]

Great video. Looking forward to the comparison one! I have the PodMic usb on order, and cannot wait to get it here to try it for myself. :)

[mrbelle]

Out of all the reviews I've seen of Rode products yours have been the most intuitive and helpful. With this being said could you possibly do a video on how to set up and use the Rodecaster Pro 2 with Voicemod? I'm in my 60's and I'd like to start streaming as well as podcasting but I can't seem to get around all the latency. Most likely it's just me but I really could use some help.

[SAPIENSPARABELLUM]

Already watched so many of your videos - you are doing such a great job, thanks for this video as well 🙏