RODE PODCASTER
Broadcast Quality USB Microphone
Overview:
The RØDE Podcaster is a dynamic, end-address USB microphone that combines broadcast-quality audio with the simplicity of USB connectivity, allowing recording direct to a computer without the need for an additional digital interface.
Including an audiophile quality 18-bit resolution, 48kHz sampling A/D converter, the Podcaster processes all of the analogue-to-digital conversion internally, bypassing the computer's lower quality on-board sound controller altogether.
- A headphone output on the microphone body provides zero-latency monitoring, so the user can hear exactly what is being recorded, free of delay or echo.
- The Podcaster features an internal pop filter, designed to minimise plosives sounds that can overload the microphone capsule and distort the audio output.
- It is fully compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X computers, as well as several Linux distributions. The microphone is bus powered and features a status LED to indicate operation.
- The Podcaster is ideal for podcasting, vodcasting, YouTube videos, voice recognition software, corporate videos and any production application that requires a simple yet professional voice-over microphone. It is also a convenient demo microphone for musicians and songwriters that prefer the convenience of a USB microphone but don't want to compromise sound quality.
- It can also be used as an iPad microphone for the Apple iPad (in conjunction with the iPad Camera Connection Kit and a powered USB hub) to provide high quality recording to various iPad audio applications such as Garageband.
- The Podcaster includes a sturdy RM2 microphone ring mount. For professional applications the optional PSM1 shock mount and PSA1 boom arm are highly recommended.
Features:
- Broadcast Sound Quality
- 28mm dynamic capsule
- 18-bit resolution, 8-48kHz sampling
- Windows and Mac compatible
- Powered by USB bus
- Internal capsule shock mounting
- 3.5mm stereo headphone output with volume control built-in to body
- Ideal for voice recognition software
- Designed and manufactured in Australia
What's in the Box?
- Podcaster - USB Broadcast Microphone
- RM2 - Ring-Mount Microphone Stand
- USB Cable (3m/10') 3m (10')USB cable
Specifications:
- Acoustic Principle........................Dynamic
- Active Electronics................... Analogue signal conditioning + A/D and USB interface
- Polar Pattern.......................Cardioid
- Resolution.......................18-bit
- Sampling Rate ........................8-48kHz
- Address Type.........................End
- Frequency Range ..............................40Hz - 14kHz (selected HPF @ 0)
- Output Impedance .....................0Ω
- Maximum SPL .........................115dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
- Sensitivity......................-51.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (2.80mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
- Power Options.................USB bus powered
- Weight.................................655.00gm
- Dimensions................215.00mmH x 56.00mmW x 52.00mmD
- Output..................................USB Output