RØDE PodMic Cardioid Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - White

Rode is a well known brand and has been for many years. I expected a lot out of this microphone, and boy did it deliver. The microphone, out of the box, is a simple plug and play set up which make it very consumer friendly and easy to use functionality. The feel of the microphone screams a quality product with high durability in the event you knock it around, or worse, drop it. It has a full metal casing to protect the insides. The size of the microphone makes it easy to work with, though it is on the heavy side. The quality of the recordings are incredibly high. After utilizing this microphone and showing my recordings to friends and family, they were blown away at how professional it sounds. One drawback, and this is like this for all microphones, is the sensitivity of it will allow outside noises to be picked up and that may require some post-processing to eliminate. It is moderately decent at reducing plosives, but I would recommend a wind screen or pop filter for better elimination of that. Additionally, the price range for quality is hard to beat. Pros: Great construction and materials, easy plug and play, Excellent quality Cons: Heavy Overall: I have been impressed with this microphone, even more than my others that I own (AT2020), and will recommend and new comer or veteran to use it. 5/5

This is a great mic for the price but you WILL need at LEAST 50db of gain to make it usable without having your mouth right on it. Make sure you have a good preamp/amp or it’ll basically need to be inside your mouth. Sounds great once properly amped, easy to set up, no delay (but that depends on your interface more than the mic), and it looks good. Kind of heavy which is fine for my use but I wouldn’t want to travel with this thing. Just overall a solid basic mic that does what a mic should do

Really nice mic. Have been looking for a mic. I tried both the shure mv6 and logitech blue yeti. This rode podmic usb surpasses them both. Not as sensitive to picking up background sounds. Straight out the box and in usb mode works great. Lovely broadcast sound this gives. Excellent build quality. A bit on the heavy side. But atleast my mic arm can manage. So check the weight max for your mic arm if you plan to pick this up.

The RØDE PodMic USB is hands-down one of the most versatile mics I’ve ever used. Whether I’m recording straight from my iPhone 16 Pro, my Google Pixel, or running sessions through Ecamm, this mic delivers every single time. What blew my mind is the fact that it doesn’t even need phantom power. Just plug in a simple USB-C cable, and you’re recording broadcast-quality audio in seconds. No interface. No mixer. No excuses. Content gets DONE. The sound is clean, warm, and professional — exactly what you need for podcasts, voiceovers, livestreams, or mobile content creation. If you’re looking for a mic that adapts to your workflow instead of limiting it, the PodMic USB is the one. This is the creator’s mic — powerful, portable, and ready for anything. In real life. 🤞🏾 #kreatesumn

I got two of these mics for myself and my co-host for our podcast, and I honestly couldn't be happier with them. They are very sturdy mics, and a lot heavier than I thought they would be. I was expecting a lot cheaper material considering how affordable they are. I started using them for podcasting but now I use them for just about everything with audio, including Twitch streaming. These are also excellent mics if you are unfamiliar with XLR setups and aren't a professional audio engineer but are looking to get a professional sound from your audio. I bought a Behringer audio interface and some amazon basics cables for my setup and it was very easy to get everything going and sounding the way I wanted. It also drastically helped with audio editing, switching from Yeti microphones, I don't have to do nearly as much manual work on audio to get it to sound great. I will say, the one thing I did have trouble with on this microphone is the gain. It took a while to adjust it to a reasonable gain level solely because you have to be VERY close to these mics for it to pick up and, admittedly, I am a very loud person naturally so I tend to keep myself a little further back from mics. This isn't really the fault of the mic though, so it is by no means a reflection of the product. Just something to keep in mind; if you are a naturally louder person, and have a louder or more projective voice... you'll need to do some extra testing with these mics. One more thing to add, my co-host has extremely loud S's, which this mic seems to not be great at naturally filtering out. Not unexpected but just note, if you or whoever is using this mic have loud or high-pitched S sounds, you'll really need to utilize a De-Esser in whatever recording software you use. (The mic is very good at filtering out Plosives on its own though, so that shouldn't be too much of an issue). An all-around fantastic product from Rode, and I hope they make some more mics for content creators that are in this affordable category. You've earned yourself a loyal customer! :)

I bought this mic after wanting it for over a year now and it sounds amazing truly podcast quality but there are things you will need too get it running well and without a problem mostly also this mic is super heavy like you can feel the quality just from holding it alone. You are gonna need an xlr cable duh and also a audio interface again duhhh but don't cheap out on these unless you want to get a gain booster which are hard af too buy like finding one in stock that won't break the bank will be like finding a grain of sand. Also get a good xlr cable most aren't expensive and mine was 4 pounds and feels good and won't break. If you are in a windy environment get a pop filter to put over it as the internal pop filter is crap and basically not even a feature. Also if you already have a boom arm or any kind of mic arm it should support it as it supports both 5/8" and 3/8" threaded mic stands so no need for a new one or a janky or overpriced adaptor. My only complaints are the fact they advertise a pop filter built in which I'm sure there is too a degree but it does nothing compared too a real one. And also how on my boom arm it doesn't like too screw on securely as the built in shock mount or stand can turn allowing the mic to move where ever needed means I tighten it as much as I would like but it's not a deal breaker. Overall an amazing microphone and sounds incredible for the price(excluding cables and interface and maybe gain booster if needed) and the fact that with some simple EQ it can sound just like the SM7B which seems too be the standard for mics like these I don't know why when this thing exists. So in short in my opinion (baring in mind i came from a blue snowball condenser mic) this thing is insanely good for the price and I don't think I will ever swap mics now. So if you can afford it get it unless you find something you like more. But if you want a good quality and amazing sounding mic for under 100 pounds then this is the one for you but please do listen to sound tests before you decide as not everyone likes the same sound I like :)

I absolutely love this mic, it has completely transformed the way my voice sounds on podcasts and voice-overs—it’s warm, clear, and has that rich broadcast tone you'd expect from much more expensive microphones. It feels incredibly solid and well-built, with a heavy all-metal body that screams quality. I’m using it with an audio interface, and once it's properly dialed in, the sound is crisp with minimal background noise, even in a less-than-perfect room. No need for an external pop filter either—the built-in windscreen does a great job. If you're confused about which microphone to get, check this out. First let's look at Dynamic vs. Condenser Microphones **Dynamic Microphones** * Great for podcasting, voice-overs, and live performances * Handle loud sounds well and are less sensitive to background noise * Very durable and can take a beating * Don't pick up fine audio details as clearly as condenser mics * Example: Rode PodMic **Condenser Microphones** * Best for studio vocals, singing, or acoustic instruments * Very sensitive and capture more detail and high frequencies * Can easily pick up room noise, echoes, or background sounds * Usually require phantom power from an audio interface or mixer Now let's check out USB vs. XLR Microphones **USB Microphones** * Plug directly into your computer's USB port * No extra equipment needed—great for beginners * Usually limited to using one mic at a time * Less flexibility to upgrade your setup later * Example: Blue Yeti **XLR Microphones** * Use professional 3-pin XLR cables and require an audio interface or mixer * Provide better sound quality and more control over audio settings * Allow you to upgrade different parts of your setup over time * Require more setup, but offer better long-term value and performance * Example: Rode PodMic with Focusrite Scarlett Solo I hope this helps :)

The product is superior quality for sound recording and audio production in podcasts studio

O microfone realmente tem um diferencial. Utilizei diretamente no meu smartphone pela conexão USB-C e supriu todas as minhas necessidades. Entrei no site da RODE e cadastrei o produto e a garantia ficou em 5 anos. Sensacional!

Great sound pickup