Rode Podcaster - Large-diaphragm Dynamic USB Microphone

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jul. 7, 2020..

GEARANK

92 out of 100. Incorporating 750+ ratings and reviews.

Street Price:

$229

Manufacturer:

Rode

Gearank Recommendation

The Podcaster first appeared on our recommended list for USB Microphones from July 2016 until November 2017.

It had high enough ratings to go back on the list from April 2019 until June 2020.

The Rode Podcaster is not currently on our highest rated list - you can see that in our guide to The Best USB Microphones.

Overview

The Rode Podcaster is a USB microphone tailored for broadcast sound quality and is aimed towards people who need a voice-centric microphone.

Unlike most USB Microphones which are variations of the large diaphragm condenser design, The Rode Podcaster is a Dynamic Microphone.

This makes it ideal for capturing only the speaker's voice while keeping background pickup to a minimum.

Applications

The design is based on the more expensive Rode Broadcaster, and as the name implies, this version has been specifically designed by Rode for use in podcasting. It is also used for voiceover work.

Features

It comes with both a stand mount and USB cable. It has a headphone jack for zero latency monitoring with volume control.

It has both an internal shock mount and internal pop filter - you can use this right out of the box with no need for additional pop filters or shock mounts in most situations.

It's important to note that this doesn't come with a mic stand, just the stand mount for attaching it to a mic stand. Popular accessories include the Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Boom Stand and the Rode PSM 1 Shockmount.