Rode PodMic USB

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Design og Byggekvalitet

Rode PodMic USB har en imponerende robust metalstruktur, der sikrer langvarig holdbarhed. Mikrofonen vejer omkring 900 gram, hvilket giver den en solid og professionel følelse. Den har også et indbygget popfilter, som reducerer plosivelyde og forbedrer optagekvaliteten.

Lydkvalitet

PodMic USB leverer en varm, fyldig og naturlig lyd, som er ideel til stemmeoptagelser. Den bruger et kardioid mønster, der fokuserer på lyden foran mikrofonen og effektivt reducerer baggrundsstøj. Lyden kan dog opleves som en smule midt-fokuseret, hvilket kan justeres med en equalizer.

Forbindelsesmuligheder

En af de største fordele ved PodMic USB er dens duale forbindelsesmuligheder: USB-C til nem tilslutning direkte til computere og XLR til professionelt udstyr. Dette gør den alsidig og velegnet til forskellige optagelsesopsætninger. Mikrofonen inkluderer også en 3,5 mm hovedtelefonudgang til direkte monitorering af lyden.

Softwareintegration

Rode PodMic USB er kompatibel med Rodes egen software, herunder Rode Central, Rode Connect og Rode Unify. Disse værktøjer giver mulighed for at justere lydindstillingerne og anvende digitale signalprocesseringseffekter som kompression og noise gate, hvilket kan forbedre lydoplevelsen yderligere.

Pris og Værdi

Mikrofonen er prissat omkring 1.500 kr., hvilket er højere end den originale XLR-version. Denne ekstra udgift kan dog retfærdiggøres med de ekstra forbindelsesmuligheder og den forbedrede fleksibilitet, som PodMic USB tilbyder.

Konklusion

Rode PodMic USB er en alsidig mikrofon, der kombinerer solid byggekvalitet med fleksible forbindelsesmuligheder og god lydkvalitet. Den er ideel til både begyndere og erfarne brugere inden for podcasting og streaming.

As a podcaster who appreciates convenience and ease of setup, the Røde Podmic USB immediately stood out to me. I was drawn to the promise of an all-in-one solution that allows me to simply plug the mic into my MacBook using a USB-C cable, launch the Røde Connect software, and start recording. This feature alone sold me on the idea of not needing any additional mixers or audio interfaces to start recording.

Delving into my experience with the Podmic USB, the first thing I appreciated was the Røde Connect software. The software offered a plethora of features to control the output sound, which gave me the flexibility I desired to fine-tune my recordings to my liking. This microphone certainly stands out in terms of software support and user control.

Next, the build quality of the Podmic USB is another aspect that caught my attention. The solid, all-metal construction instills confidence in its durability, and the sleek, all-black color adds an aesthetic appeal that lends a professional touch to my recording setup.

One of the additional perks I enjoyed was the inclusion of a very nice pop filter in the package, a detail that speaks to Røde's attention to the needs of podcasters and content creators.

However, my experience with the Podmic USB was not without its downsides. The sound quality, even without any processing, felt somewhat artificial. It seemed as though one would need to process the sound to achieve a more raw and natural audio quality, which could be a turn-off for some users.

Another point of contention was the price tag. The Podmic USB is considerably more expensive than the original Podmic, with the added features not entirely justifying the price difference, in my opinion. If you already have an audio interface and XLR cable, it may be more economical to opt for the original Podmic instead.

The final issue I encountered was the sensitivity of the microphone. Accidental touches, like brushing the boom arm during recording, resulted in high noise levels in the recording. Compared to mics like the Shure SM7B, this was a significant downside.

In conclusion, the Røde Podmic USB offers a compelling package with its easy setup, rich software features, and solid build quality. However, the sound quality could use some improvement, and the price might deter potential buyers who have access to existing audio equipment. The mic's high sensitivity could also be a drawback for some. Nevertheless, if you're in the market for a feature-rich, all-in-one solution for podcasting, the Røde Podmic USB could very well be worth your consideration.

I purchased this microphone as an addition to my studio. Having a condensator mic for when I'm recording vocals for my music, I felt I needed something in addition for content/streaming/gaming.
This mic is the perfect match for that.

My pro's:
-It's really easy to use: just plug and play, install the Rode software for some extra tweaking on the DSP settings.
-Its USB (C) connection allows me to leave my XLR mic input reserved for my condensator mic.
-Sound quality is really good.

My cons:
-Having done some research I know Rode had the Rode Rodecaster, and the Rode Central software you use to change the Mic's DSP settings is like a clone to that, but it's missing an EQ function. Even though the mic sounds great without that, I would've liked to have that extra functionality as eq'ing does give you a lot of control over the sound.

Definitely recommend this mic to anyone looking for a solid dynamic mic for content/gaming/streaming.