Description
The PodMic USB is an ultra-versatile dynamic microphone ideal for podcasting, streaming, gaming, voice overs, and other speech applications for content creation. It delivers rich, full-bodied sound and features both an XLR and USB output for connecting to an audio interface or mixer like a classic broadcast microphone, or directly to a computer for plug-and-play recording. The digital USB output features RØDE’s ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™ and powerful APHEX® digital signal processing for capturing studio-quality sound with ease, and a zero-latency headphone output complete with level control, making recording seamless. For even more versatility, the PodMic USB is also fully compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices, offering a high-quality portable podcasting or streaming solution.
Key Features:
- Broadcast-quality dynamic microphone
- Analog XLR and digital USB-C connectivity
- Fully compatible with Windows and Mac computers, and iOS and Android devices
- On-board DSP for advanced APHEX® audio processing
- Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preampâ„¢
- Built-in headphone output with volume control and zero-latency monitoring
- Compatible with RØDE’s suite of software – RØDE Connect, RØDE Central, RØDE Capture and UNIFY
- Integrated swing mount for simple and secure positioning
- Internal pop filter for minimising plosives and internal shockmount to reduce vibrations
- Studio-quality external pop filter included
- Robust, all-metal construction – incredibly rugged and highly durable
- Designed and made in RØDE’s precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia
Specifications:
| Acoustic Principle | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Address Type | End |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Output Impedance | 460Ω (XLR) |
| Maximum SPL | 148dB SPL |
| Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted) | Analogue: 26dBA, Digital: 19dBA |
| Sensitivity | -57 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.4 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 3dB |
| Analogue Output Connectors | 3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack |
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Digital Power Requirements
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Via USB: 5V @ 100mA |
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Output Connection
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USB-C |
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Bit Depth
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24-bit |
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Sampling Rate (kHz)
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48kHz |
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Processing
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APHEX digital signal processing |
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Minimum OS Requirements
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Windows 10, Mac OS 10.15 |
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Weight (grams)
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900 |
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Dimensions (millimetres)
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Length: 123, Width: 109, Height: 110 |




















