Rode PodMic

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Rode PodMic
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Awesome quality for a very reasonable price but needs an amplifier
Ronfontu 25.01.2021
I use this microphone for podcasting.
I first ordered two of these mics without any amplifier (Cloudlifter, Thomann FetAmp, TritonAudio FetHead, Klark Teknik Mic Booster CT1...) and while I got it working, I had to put the gain on my audio interface way too high. I did some more research and it turns out an amplifier (using phantom power) is all you need. Those (especially the cloudlifters) might be expensive but there are alternatives. Here is my reasoning and why I went for the Thomann FetAmp :

The Cloudlifter was a big no considering its price.
The TritonAudio FetAmp seemed to be a nice alternative while still not so cheap.
The KlarkTeknik CT1 was perfect but out of stock and I needed one asap.

I then went for the Thomann FetAmp which does the job perfectly.

The mic itself has an really great build quality! It sounds really good and an external pop filter is not really needed (I don't have one and the p's an b's don't stand out). It doesn't have many features, but it doesn't need to. The sound has a gread "broadcast" effect which may or may not be desired. I highly recommend this.
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Great podcast/announcer microphone
damondimento78 08.08.2020
Built like a tank, reassuringly heavy. Needs a good sturdy mic stand.

Needs lots of gain, I use with an external recorder and a USB interface. I find it needs 90% or more of available gain for a close-miked voice.

What it's good for- podcast recording/narrative recording in a fixed location. I haven't used it "on the go", I have lighter dynamic mics which I would use if I was recording on location. You could travel with it, but it wouldn't be the best choice for that purpose.

You also will need a pop shield, although the mic has one built-in, it is not 100% effective.

You will also need to experiment with mic distance and angle of delivery for best results.

For the price it's unbeatable. Apart from the great sound it's very well built and gives reassurance of longevity.

Recommended (this is the second one I've bought).
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Great microphone for voice recording (not vocals).
Evgenii_K 24.07.2023
Excellent microphone.
Suitable for podcasts/reviews and anything where you just speak into the microphone.
Not suitable for recording singing or instruments.

pros
- not demanding for the preparation of the premises. Doesn't pick up extra sounds.
- Has a built-in pop filter.
- It is made of tactilely pleasant materials.
- cuts frequencies above 13 kilohertz

cons
- picky about amplification (my card motu m2 copes with it, but without much reserve)
- there is nothing in the kit except for a microphone so do not forget to buy a wire right away.
- pretty heavy. Before buying, it is worth checking whether your microphone boom can hold it.

Be sure to note that this is not a condenser microphone and does not need 48 volt phantom power, otherwise you may feel a little sad after turning on the power that you no longer have a microphone.
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Heavy!
Konrad S 08.04.2022
The heaviest microphone that I ever had. Rode quality so you don't need to be aware that something will go bad. Best choice for beginners and for proffesionnals. My podcast started to sound like a pro and my listeners noticed that just after I started to use PodMic.
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SM7B... but without the phantom power or huge price tag!
Tyler_Blacklist_Thrash 11.02.2022
I bought this microphone to record demo vocals for my band, Blacklist. I found myself loving this microphone as much as the Shure SM7B, and used it for everything on our new album, including guitars!
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worth the repetition
lol123 27.02.2022
i was happy wen i recieved it
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Great quality of the product, not so much of the sound
Petros10 18.11.2021
Rode PodMic is really sensitive mic. It picks up background noise so easily, and even electro-magnetic sounds from phones, computers, or the internet. You really have to take care where you are placing this mic. Or do some post-processing.

The product itself is quite sturdy and heavy, the pop-filter inside is pretty good and the shock mount built-in is a nice addition. I would love to be getting some case with it in the box, as you only get a mic and nothing else, but I guess this mic is not really meant to be moved around. It's more of a desk mic that will not be moved once it is plugged in.
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Meilleur micro rapport / qualité / prix !
LxoTv 04.07.2021
Le Rode PodMic est tout simplement excellent pour son prix.
La qualité de la voix est excellente, en ayant vu des reviews et l'ayant testé par la suite, je pense qu'il peut rivaliser avec un Shure SM 7B , mais 3 x Moins cher !

J'ai couplé le micro avec une Focusrite Scarlett Solo, c'est juste le top !
J'ai trouvé un défaut, c'est simplement l'absence de controles, settings sur le micro et son poids, quand même presque 2 Kg !
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Has a Broadcast sound quality to it.
The Wildman 04.04.2021
It works very well for voice-over work, especially when used through heavy compression.
Sounds great.
It has no switches or settings to alter.
It is heavy.
It has great build quality.
It has a great swivel mount.
It looks great on camera.
It is a Cardiod microphone.
Very nice mic sound quality to it, that is typical of a Cardiod type mic, which is what I was after.
Extremely low output though. I had to buy an inline Gain booster to before I could actually use it for any work.
I paired it up with an 'SE M1 Dynamite' gain booster, and it now has an acceptable level to work with.
As a point of comparison:
While I find a Shure KSM27 condenser mic is great for recording singing, and the Senheisser ME66 is perfect for recording vocal speech on video shoots, this Rode PocMic is better suited for recording vocal Voice Overs.
Highly recommended for this, but just make sure you also buy a 'Pre-pre-amp' (aka 'gain booster') to go with it.
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surprising
whiz 03.03.2021
While this microphone doesn't have any notable features like polarity changes and all, it still surprised me in terms of qualty.

At first the microphone might sound a little bit on the trebly side, with right eq-ing, you can get this mic to almost sound like a shure sm7b.

It's desighn also makes placing it really easy and convenient! (placement is important to me due to using it on visual live streams)

The mic also sports a beautiful and simple aesthetic design, which doesn't take much of the frame or focus when using it in a visual medium.
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