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Incredible microphone!!! Jun 01, 2008
Absolutely incredible sounding audio!! I didn't have to purchase a pre-amp, mixer, pop-filter, etc. Simply plugged it in, and instantly began recording broadcast quality audio. Windows XP instantly recognized it (as a sound card). It also works perfectly on Vista after installing the driver from Rode's website.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
I'm No Pro Jan 27, 2008
Im no pro i just wanted a mic so that me and the homeboys could wreckshop, and so far this mic is working good no problems at all. Im using it on a Mac Book Pro and it recognized it as soon as i plugged it in. The recording quality of the mic seems great to me but like i said I'm no pro. So if you want a mic that sound good and is built to last this mic is where its at
1 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Pro Podcasts Nov 30, 2007
After sampling several other microphones I decided on the Rode Podcaster. This is a professional-level instrument in both construction and in performance at a consumer price. You won't regret buying one.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Rode USB Microphone Jul 19, 2007
I purchased the Rode's USB mic after using a Samson C01U. I think the Rode mic is superior. I use it for voice only. It was plug and play, that easy. You can do close miking for more warmth. This mic has excellent sound capturing qualities. It produces the truest sound I have found for voice in this price range and even higher priced mics are only marginally better. It is clear and sharp, with exceptional clarity and maintains the warmth that Broadcast Mics must have. I highly recommend this microphone for Podcasting, doing voice over's, field work and any broadcast environment. You can get a ten-year warranty at the Rode web site. It is built like a tank, very sturdy and heavy so consider your mic stand. It has an headphone jack built in with a separate volume control that does not affect the mic's volume. For the money, this is an exceptional deal.
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Surprisingly good -- selling my Heil PR-40 now. Jun 03, 2007
I picked up the R0DE Podcaster a few days ago, and it sounds great -- much better than I expected. I honestly expected it to sound cheesier because it's USB instead of XLR. I made a couple of test recordings and gave them to my wife, who is always saying that I don't sound like myself in my recordings. She said that this is the best-sounding mic I've ever used, and that I sound just like myself. My background in audio is a couple of years in podcasting and some live interviews. Equipment I've used in the past includes the Audio Technica 4033a, Heil Pro PR-40, Symetrix 528e, Zoom H-4, and the M-Audio MobilePre.
Pros:
Sounds great.
Very competitive price when compared to decent XLR mics.
Direct to USB (computer sees it as a sound card).
Headphone jack built in for direct, live monitoring (huge plus), with volume control (which does not effect recording volume).
Allows remote recordings to a laptop (with all the nice software) without lugging around extra devices to convert a "real" mic to USB or Firewire.
Works automatically on a Mac.
Feels very solid and sturdy -- very well made.
Front-firing cardiod-pattern dynamic mic (helps reduce most "background" noise).
Completely USB-powered.
Cons:
Direct to USB: No possibility of using a hardware mixer or voice processor, and you can't use more than one at a time (except maybe with special software).
Large and heavy. Not really a big deal if you keep it on a mic stand like I do, but you need a real stand -- not a cheap one.
Doesn't come with any kind of padded box for storage/travel like pro mics. It's probably not meant for travel, but its functionality and all-in-one design certainly encourage it.
White plastic body and white USB cable. Sure, it matches my MacBook, but for some reason it feels a little weird that it's not silver or black. Personal taste, and I couldn't find much else to complain about.
All in all, it exceeds my current needs, and I'm selling my "pro" equipment to fund my other hobbies. I would recommend this to any podcaster who doesn't need multiple mics or a hardware mixer. If you just want to sound great on Skype, this'll do the trick, although it will probably be overkill.
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