
Optionally available is the RØDE SC7, a TRS to TRRS cable that allows the VideoMicro to be used with smartphones, to capture crystal clear, directional sound for video and video applications such as Periscope. Also included is the WS9 synthetic furry wind shield with foam inner cell, designed for use in outdoor scenarios where wind and environmental noise can inhibit recordings. Virtually indestructible, the Rycote Lyre will never sag, snap, wear out or require rethreading to maintain its effectiveness. Featuring a suspension structure composed of a hard-wearing thermoplastic, it is far more effective at minimising unwanted vibrations, handling and cable-borne noise than traditional elastic suspensions. Included with the VideoMicro is a camera shoe mount featuring a Rycote Lyre shock mount.

The microphone body is made from aluminum, giving it a high level of RF rejection, and is finished in RØDE’s high-grade ceramic anti-glare black coating. Perfect for capturing incredible audio to accompany inspiring vision. Its pickup is more forgiving than RØDE’s other on-camera microphones providing a more natural sound when recording indoors. A directional microphone, the VideoMicro reduces distracting peripheral sounds and focusses on the audio in front of the camera. It incorporates a high-quality cardioid condenser microphone capsule for great quality audio recordings when used with a wide range of cameras. The VideoMicro is a compact microphone designed to improve the audio quality of your videos.

For more awesome reviews like this then be sure to join the Newsletter. What do you think of the Rode Podcaster? How does it sound? Let us know in the comments. With its great sound, built-in pop filter, and easy plug-n-play USB connector, this is definitely one to check out! However, it is ideal for your voice when broadcasting a live radio show or recording a voice track. If you need something to capture far away noises like acoustic guitar sets or ambient noises, then this might not be right for you. It’s designed to sound good for your voice when up close. Overall, this is an amazing microphone, but it fits a very specific purpose. As this is a dynamic microphone it’s designed to pick up audio when up close and cancel out a lot of background noises. Hear exactly what your microphone is picking up with the zero-latency monitoring port, this way you know what you’re recording before it’s recorded. They could also drive my higher-impedance Sennheiser HD650 (300) and Beyerdynamic DT250 (250) cans to sensible, though not deafening, levels. Also, the tight cardioid pickup pattern and mesh body from the front reject off-axis sounds coming from the sides. Rode warn that the headphone amps can go very loud, and thats certainly the case with sensitive low-impedance headphones, including most consumer models. This means you get the clearest sound talking directly into the top. Most microphones like this have receivers at the front, but the Rode Podcaster is what’s known as an end address mic. It also has a built-in pop-filter which neutralizes most plosives when up close, so an additional pop-filter isn’t essential. You can move it about without much noise being picked up. It’s quite heavy due to its internal shock mount. The Rode Podcaster itself looks and feels like a high-quality microphone. Normally mics have very short cables, but in this case, you get a long 3 metres, giving you plenty of length to move your mic to the right position. Connect the microphone directly to your computer so you don't have to go through an audio interface or mixer. However, this isn't the case with the Podcaster. Normally, dynamic microphones like this need a lot of power and have to run through a phantom power enabled devices like mixers. The best thing about the Rode Podcaster is it's USB plug and play. It also acts as a shock mount to minimise bumps and scrapes. It's ideal as a placeholder if you don't have an alternative lying around.įor this review we decided to use the SMR stand because it’s much more stable. Use it to attach the mic to stands or boom arms to keep it in place. Out of the box, the Podcaster comes with the RM2 stand mount. Rode SMR Stand: Buy on Amazon USA or Amazon UK.

Rode PSA1 Boom Arm: Buy on Amazon USA or Amazon UK.

