Rode PodMic USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone

Dynamic Broadcast Microphone with USB and XLR Outputs

The Rode PodMic USB is a versatile dynamic microphone designed for podcasting, streaming, gaming, voice overs, and other speech applications in content creation. It delivers rich, full-bodied sound and features both an XLR and USB-C output, allowing connection to an audio interface or mixer like a traditional broadcast microphone, or direct plug-and-play recording to a computer.

Advanced Digital Signal Processing

The digital USB output incorporates Rode's ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp and powerful APHEX digital signal processing, enabling studio-quality sound capture with ease. It includes a zero-latency headphone output with level control for seamless monitoring during recording.

Compatibility and Portability

• Fully compatible with Windows and Mac computers
• Supports iOS and Android mobile devices for portable podcasting and streaming

Built-in Features for Professional Quality

• Integrated swing mount for secure and simple positioning
• Internal pop filter to minimize plosives
• Internal shock mount to reduce vibrations
• Studio-quality external pop filter included
• Robust all-metal construction for durability
• Designed and manufactured in Rode's precision facilities in Sydney, Australia

All-in-One Recording Solution

The PodMic USB features powerful onboard DSP powered by APHEX, allowing quick adjustment of sound with VoxLab or detailed control over high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, Aural Exciter, and Big Bottom effects. The headphone output provides zero-latency monitoring with volume control, making it an ideal all-in-one recording solution.

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 Volt/Pascal (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 processing
• Minimum OS Requirements: Windows 10, Mac OS 10.15

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