Rode Podmic USB Review / Test
DSP Processing Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkad9b5173s
Rode Connect Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDNlC19uUIc
Today I review a new XLR & USB Dynamic Mic from Rode, the PodMic USB. This mic has a controlled lowend, a mid forward sound, and a little bit of grain on the top end (mainly in XLR mode). This offers Digital Signal Processing that is stored on mic so you can use it on computers without Rode's software, and the pop filter works extremely well. It doesn't handle shocks too well, and the XLR port is inactive when you have the mic connected over USB.
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Computer Level: 51dB
Boosted in Post: +8dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: -57dB
Max SPL: 148dB
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate: 48kHz
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:27 - What’s in the Box
00:46 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:19 - Specifications
01:29 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:47 - Plosive Test
02:02 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:24 - Background Noise Test
02:41 - Untreated Room Test
03:04 - Shock Rejection Test
03:20 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:33 - Windscreen Tone Test
04:02 - USB vs. XLR Output Test
04:55 - DSP Processing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkad9b5173s)
06:23 - Rode Connect Software (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDNlC19uUIc)
06:52 - Does the DSP Get Stored on Mic?
07:22 - Intro to Comparison
07:52 - Maono HD300t Comparison
08:16 - Samson Q2u Comparison
08:46 - Fifine K688 Comparison
09:15 - Audio Technica ATR2100x-usb Comparison
09:44 - Rode NT USB Mini Comparison
10:10 - Rode Podmic (XLR) Comparison
10:44 - Audio Technica AT2040 USB Comparison
11:16 - Rode NT USB+ Comparison
11:47 - Rode Procaster Comparison
12:13 - Shure MV7 Comparison
12:49 - Shure SM7b Comparison
13:15 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
13:46 - Music Test
15:09 - Pros & Cons
16:20 - Overall Thoughts
18:02- Recommendation
19:24 - Outro
