Rode PodMic USB Review – A New Top Choice
After weeks of testing, this is my full review of the PodMic USB with comparisons to several other microphones. Will it be the new best option?
After weeks of testing, this is my full review of the PodMic USB with comparisons to several other microphones. Will it be the new best option?
Rode has updated the PodMic with USB-C connectivity and built-in DSP. Is the new PodMic USB now the best choice for podcasters, streamers, and gamers for a simple, all-in-one audio solution? And does it sound the same as the OG PodMic? I’ve got some thoughts and audio samples for you.
In recent years, manufacturers have flooded the market with $99 dynamic microphones, and many (if not all) of them have been targeted towards podcasters and streamers. Are they a step up in quality from budget microphones worthy of the price tag?
The quality of the audio in your videos has a significant impact on the audience’s perception of your content. Some viewers may actually place greater importance on audio quality when determining whether to continue watching. But the good news is that you don’t need expensive audio gear to make some significant improvements in your audio.
Rode’s VideoMic line offers some affordable solutions for getting high quality into your videos without requiring any additional gear. They can also work well as your work from home mic for video calls. But which one is right for you? In this article and video I compare the VideoMicro II, VideoMic GO II, and VideoMic…
Depending on your podcast setup, you may or may not need an audio interface or recorder. If your microphone has a USB connection or if your setup centers around connecting directly to a smartphone or tablet, then you can record without any additional gear. But if you are going with an XLR microphone, then you…
If your video content includes talking head shots, product reviews, or interviews, you’ve likely considered getting an overhead boom microphone if you don’t already have one. Setting up a microphone out of frame gives you a nice clean shot and reduces potential clothes-rustling sounds that you might get with a lavalier microphone.
There’s a new noise reduction app in town, exclusively for MacOS users, and in my early tests it seems to be very promising. The Hush app for MacOS was programmed by an independent programmer for use with dialog recordings such as podcasts and voice overs, specifically designed to run on your Apple Silicon’s “neural engine”.…
Perhaps there is no such thing as a “best” microphone for a specific purpose, but there certainly are groups of microphones much better suited to a specific purpose than others. I’ve compiled a list of microphones that I believe are excellent options for you to consider for the purpose of podcasting, arranged by price tier.
Jeff is a content creator, podcaster, and WFH pro who wants all the gear.