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| Recommended Uses For Product | Singing |
| Brand | Rode |
| Model Name | 400400040 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Special Feature | Corded |
| Compatible Devices | Iphone, Ipad, Windows computers, USB devices, Personal Computer |
| Color | White |
| Included Components | 10’ USB Cable, RODE Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone, RODE RM2 Ring-Mount Microphone Stand |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
About this item
- Broadcast Sound Quality
- 28mm dynamic capsule
- 18-bit resolution, 8-48kHz sampling
- Windows and Mac compatible
- Powered by USB bus
- Internal capsule shock mounting
- 3.5mm stereo headphone output with volume control built-in to body
- Ideal for voice recognition software
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From the manufacturer
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The PodMic USB is a broadcast-quality dynamic microphone for podcasting, streaming and content creation that offers both XLR and USB connectivity, professional sound capture, next-generation features, a super rugged build and a distinct and classic aesthetic.
The Most Versatile Microphone Ever
The PodMic USB is the most versatile microphone ever. When it comes to connectivity, the PodMic USB offers the best of both words with both XLR and USB outputs for connecting to an audio interface or mixer, or directly to a computer for plug-and-play recording. For even more versatility, the PodMic USB is seamlessly compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices, offering a high-quality portable podcasting or streaming solution.
Professional Sound, Incredibly Easy
The PodMic USB makes capturing professional audio incredibly easy. Its high-power neodymium dynamic capsule delivers warm, highly detailed audio with incredible clarity and its tight cardioid polar pattern rejects room noise, keyboard taps and mouse clicks, making it ideal for podcasting, streaming and content creation. The PodMic USB not only features an integrated pop filter but also comes with an external pop filter to massively minimise plosives which, combined with the microphone’s internal shock mount, helps to keep your audio crystal clear.
Built Like a Tank is an Understatement
The PodMic USB is made to the highest standard using high-grade components in RØDE's precision manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia. It features a robust, all-metal construction and rock-solid stainless steel mesh grille making it incredibly rugged and highly durable. Ready to take on the rigours of recording at home, in the studio, or on the road, now and for years to come.
Product information
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | USB |
| Special Feature | Corded |
| Compatible Devices | Iphone, Ipad, Windows computers, USB devices, Personal Computer |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms |
| Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 70 dB |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Frequency Response | 48 KHz |
| Frequency Range | 40Hz - 14kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 48 KHz |
| Audible Noise | 78 Decibels |
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years |
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| Antenna Location | Singing |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rode |
| Model Name | 400400040 |
| Model Number | PODCASTER |
| Built-In Media | 10’ USB Cable, RODE Podcaster USB Broadcast Microphone, RODE RM2 Ring-Mount Microphone Stand |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00698813000920, 00698813005147 |
| Manufacturer | RØDE Microphones |
| UPC | 698813000920 989898424634 698813005147 889406263093 |
| Mfr Part Number | Podcaster |
| Warranty Description | 10 year warranty. |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Type Name | Vocal Dynamic Microphone |
| Best Sellers Rank |
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| ASIN | B000JM46FY |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Item Weight | 0.65 Kilograms |
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| Item Dimensions | 8.5 x 2.2 x 2.04 inches |
Product Description
Dynamic end-address USB microphone that combines broadcast-quality audio with the simplicity of USB connectivity. It features a premium dynamic capsule with a tight polar pattern providing excellent room noise rejection, plus an internal shockmount for superior isolation from knocks, bumps and keyboard sounds and an internal pop filter for minimising plosives.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2025Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseI love this microphone. It being USB makes it super easy to set up and configure, looks great, voice quality is amazing. I can't really say enough good things about it. Highly recommend.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2009Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseI had a few audio projects coming up and I didn't want to rely just on my built-in laptop microphone. But I am not an audio engineer and didn't want to have to buy racks of equipment just so I could record high-quality audio. I also wanted my setup to be portable and durable.
So after shopping around I decided on the Rode Podcaster USB Microphone.
This is a hefty microphone -- very solid design. Also, using it couldn't be easier. Just plug it into my laptop's USB port (Mac) and start recording -- no need for external power supplies or other interface gadgets.
On a Mac, just plug in the mic, fire up Garage Band, and start recording.
I've already mentioned the heft of the microphone -- this means that you will likely need a solid mic stand to support the mic, especially since it connects to the stand at the base of the mic, and so the result makes the stand and mic a little top-heavy.
But I am very happy with this mic -- easy to use, durable, and makes high-quality recordings.
(review by Kendall Giles)
- Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseWe send the RØDE Podcaster to all of our new blogging and podcasting clients. We like it because it is heavy-duty, and dead simple to operate. You plug it in and get great sound. Nothing to adjust. Røde's warranty is superb. We've only ever had one mic fail and they repaired it with no questions. (We think the client may have dropped it, but no matter...it was fixed and returned to us).
If you're thinking about recording solo audio or Skype audio calls, this is a great choice. If you're doing webcam video, it looks darned nice too. It's a big, heavy mic. Do yourself a favor and grab the shock mount if the mic will be sitting on a desktop stand. If you're using a boom arm, it's less important, but you should still consider it. Besides, it looks cool too.
Our clients love it because of the simplicity and the cool factor of having a good-looking microphone on their desk. It gets conversations started about their podcasting!
We've tried other mics (AT2020, Apogee Mic, Blue Nessie, etc) We keep coming back to the Podcaster because of sound, simplicity and reputation.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2016Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseAbsolutely a great microphone. The sound of this mic is great and the only place it really has any trouble is with the highs.
You should make sure you have a few things before you get this microphone. This is a very wide microphone and I could barely fit it in the shock mount I had. As well as wide it is VERY HEAVY. If you plan on using a boom arm I would make sure it can handle the weight of it. This as well goes for any stand you use. This microphone does not come with a stand. I would also recommend you get a pop filter or windscreen. It has a built-in pop filter but its really not that good.
Other than just needing a few things with this microphone ( Which you would need with any microphone ) it is a very good microphone overall and helps me keep out the noise of cars passing by.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2012Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseI just started using the mic for podcasting. It is a good fit. Simple plug and play with good sound. A good friend (Allan Tepper, from TecnoTur) recommended I try his and see if I liked it. I also tried the Heil PR40 (which he had) and the sound quality was very close. I believe I sounded better with the Podcaster. My podcasts are very short (Educational Exporting) and not having to buy additional equipment to connect the mic was a definite plus.
I had echo in my first few tests and tech support assisted. They did have me run a few test and the issue was clearly identified to be software rather than the hardware. The tech support was not what I expected. Hours of operation are 2pm - 6pm PST. This makes it challenging when you need support. Also, the support came via email. The support was very good (which is why I did not grade them down for it). Wish list: Better hours of operations for support.
Overall: Very Good. Will be buying another when I am ready for interviews
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2013Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseI've been podcasting on and off since late 2005, and I've had a lot of different mics. I've even had an Electro-Voice RE20, and more recently, an Electro-Voice RE320. I like this mic better.
It is so easy to get clean sound out of this mic, and to not get the fuzziness and scratchy sibilance I was getting with the more expensive RE320. It's just dead silent when I'm not speaking, and when I am speaking, it's clean and clear and not at all fuzzy or noisy. I think you could probably get the same sound with the RE320 if you had it going through a very clean and powerful interface, but it wasn't happening for me, and I tried two different preamp/mixer combinations and a Shure X2U as well. Granted, I don't have thousands of dollars to spend on really good equipment.
It's just clean and clear and sounds great. The true test was when I guested on another podcast and heard how good I sounded even recorded over Skype. It sounded great. With my previous mic, even if I sounded fine in my own recordings, I always sounded terrible on everyone else's, but with this mic, it just sounds good.
On the Mac, you will have to crank the input volume for this mic up quite a bit. I have mine set to 83%, and it sounds quiet on recording before putting it into Logic with my EQ and gain settings. On the other hand, the volume was perfectly fine to others when I have used it on other podcasts or just conversing with people on G+ or Skype.
If you're a podcaster, you could buy a bunch of equipment, and maybe you think you want to. But you don't. Unless you're running a ton of inputs into your system, you don't need a mixer, and you don't need a Heil PR 40. All you need is this one mic, and preferably the boom arm and the shockmount. You'll not regret it.
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StrayaReviewed in India on July 10, 20255.0 out of 5 stars Best podcasting
Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseAmazing Australia brand.
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Steve BoltonReviewed in France on October 20, 20155.0 out of 5 stars Excellent microphone USB
Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseExcellent microphone USB
Matériaux de construction de bonne facture. Très bonne qualité de son, même si le volume du son résultant est un peu bas à mon goût (un pré-amplificateur avec plus de gain aurait été le bienvenu).
Fonctionne sur Windows 10.
MustafaReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 20165.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Clear Sound With Hardly Any Background Noise And No Need To Edit The Sound
Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseBefore purchasing this mic I spent a good few days reading reviews of different microphones. I needed it to make video tutorials and do podcasts but I also needed a mic that produced great quality sound out of the box without having to edit it and improve the sound quality. I first bought the Audio Technica AT2020 USB + mic and tested it out. Since my home is on a main road and the sound indoors is not very well insulated the mic was picking up a lot of background noise like cars and buses driving by. In fact it was very sensitive to background noise and I had to turn down the gain quite a bit so much that the recording volume was really low when I played it back. Obviously, I decided that the AT2020 USB + mic was not for me. I then read some more reviews and decided to try out the RODE Podcaster USB mic as I have seen some very successful internet marketers using this mic in their videos. Since it was the priciest out of the USB mics I thought that maybe it's due to the high quality that it is so pricey. In my very first test I was impressed by the RODE Podcaster USB mic as my voice sounded so clear when I listened to the recording and it hardly picked up any background noise (even though there is a lot of background noise in my home). I was also able to turn the gain up to almost 70% without it picking up much background noise. I've only had to test this mic out twice before deciding that this is the mic for me. I know that the price of this mic might put some people off but if you are planning to use a mic a lot for whatever reason then it is worth investing in a good quality mic as it will sound more professional and with this mic you don't have to worry about improving the sound quality after recording (unless you want to of course). It also comes with a 10 year warranty which is incredible.
Alex ShapovalovReviewed in Canada on July 10, 20185.0 out of 5 stars I am very happy with this mic.
Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseThis is my 3rd mic.
I already used a Blue Yeti, which is the great mic, but too big and sensitive to keyboard typing.
The Sure SM 58 did require an adapter to connect to a computer.
But this one is my favorite so far. I love it, the sound quality is very good, and I do not need anything else because it connects directly to the computer.
Noise level is very low, I do not apply any noise reduction anymore
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simone r.Reviewed in Italy on February 19, 20165.0 out of 5 stars La scelta giusta se non sei un tecnico e vuoi una qualità della madonna
Style: PodcasterVerified PurchaseLa qualità è perfetta e soprattutto la configurazione automatica di windows funziona alla grande (uso win 10 e non ho avuto bisogno di installare nessun driver). Attenzione perchè nel pacco non c'è quasi nulla, solo il cavo usb e un gancio ad anello. Vi servirà comprare anche un'asta o un trepiedi da scrivania perchè il microfono è pesantissimo!! Molto comodo anche il jack per le cuffie monitor già dentro al microfono. Preciso che prima di acquistare questo ho provato ben 9 microfoni e questo senza dubbio li batte tutti. Bravi australiani!














