Rode PodMic USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone
The PodMic USB is a super versatile dynamic microphone for capturing rich, broadcast-quality audio in any scenario you can throw at it. Thanks to its dual XLR and USB connectivity, it is just at home in a recording studio connected to an analog mixer as it is plugged straight into your computer, or you can even hook it up to your smartphone for a grab-and-go recording rig. PodMic USB is perfect if you want one flexible microphone that will make your content sound amazing in any context.
Key Features
- Broadcast-quality dynamic microphone.
- Analog XLR and digital USB-C connectivity.
- Compatible with Windows and Mac computers, as well as iOS and Android devices.
- On-board DSP with advanced APHEX® audio processing.
- Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp™.
- Built-in headphone output with volume control and zero-latency monitoring.
- Compatible with RØDE Connect, RØDE Central, RØDE Capture and UNIFY software.
- Integrated swing mount for secure and easy positioning.
- Internal pop filter and internal shockmount to reduce plosives and vibrations.
- Studio-quality external pop filter included.
- Robust all-metal construction for maximum durability.
- Designed and manufactured in Sydney, Australia.
Acoustic & Electrical
- 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
- Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted) - 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
Mechanical
- Weight (grams) - 900
- Length (mm) - 123
- Width (mm) - 109
- Height (mm) - 110
Digital
- Digital Power Requirements - Via USB: 5V @ 100mA
- Output Connection - USB-C
- Bit Depth - 24-bit
- Sampling Rate (kHz) - 48kHz
- Processing - APHEX® Digital Signal Processing
- Minimum OS Requirements - Windows 10, Mac OS 10.15