Rode PodMic USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone

Dynamic Broadcast Microphone with USB and XLR Connectivity

The Rode PodMic USB is a versatile dynamic microphone designed for podcasting, streaming, gaming, voice overs, and other speech applications. It delivers rich, full-bodied sound and offers both analog XLR and digital USB-C outputs, allowing connection to an audio interface or mixer, or direct plug-and-play recording with a computer.

Key Features

• Broadcast-quality dynamic microphone with cardioid polar pattern
• Dual connectivity: 3-pin XLR and USB-C digital output
• Compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices
• On-board APHEX digital signal processing (DSP) for advanced audio enhancement
• Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp for studio-quality sound
• Built-in headphone output with volume control and zero-latency monitoring
• Integrated swing mount for secure and flexible positioning
• Internal pop filter to minimize plosives and internal shockmount to reduce vibrations
• Includes a studio-quality external pop filter (WS14)
• Robust all-metal construction for durability
• Designed and manufactured in Sydney, Australia

All-in-One Recording Solution

The PodMic USB features powerful on-board DSP powered by APHEX, enabling easy capture of professional audio. The VoxLab software allows quick sound tuning or detailed control over high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, Aural Exciter, and Big Bottom effects. Zero-latency headphone monitoring with volume control ensures seamless recording.

Included in the Box

• 1 x PodMic USB microphone (black)
• 1 x SC29 USB-C cable (3 meters)
• 1 x WS14 pop filter

Technical Specifications

Acoustic & Electrical

• Acoustic Principle: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Address Type: End
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Output Impedance: 460 Ω (XLR)
• Maximum SPL: 148 dB SPL
• Equivalent Noise (A-weighted): 26 dBA (Analog), 19 dBA (Digital)
• Sensitivity: -57 dB re 1 V/Pa (1.4 mV @ 94 dB SPL) ±3 dB
• Analog Output Connectors: 3-pin XLR, 3.5 mm headphone jack

Digital

• Power Requirements: USB 5 V @ 100 mA
• Output Connection: USB-C
• Bit Depth: 24-bit
• Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
• Processing: APHEX DSP
• Minimum OS Requirements: Windows 10, macOS 10.15 or later

Mechanical

• Weight: 900 g
• Dimensions (L×W×H): 172 × 107 × 62 mm
• Included Accessories: WS14 pop filter, SC29 3 m USB-C cable
• Included Software: RODE Central, RODE Connect, RODE Unify, RODE Reporter, RODE Central Mobile, RODE Capture