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RØDE Podcaster
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RØDE Podcaster

End-address cardioid dynamic USB microphone with built-in A/D, headphone output with level control, and internal pop filter

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−51 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
115 dB SPL
Rated range
40 – 14k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 4. Titled "Frequency Response"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa", but 0 dB near 1 kHz, so relative. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-51.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (2.80mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz", as printed, though the only output is USB; the manual gives "±3dB".p. 1
Max SPL115 dB SPL. "Maximum SPL: 115dB SPL"; condition not stated.
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 14 kHz. "Frequency Range: 40Hz - 14kHz".
PoweringUSB bus power. "Power Requirements: USB"; the manual: "Power supplied via USB port".
Weight655 g. "Weight (grams): 655". The manual gives "Net Weight: 610g (21.5oz)" and "Packed Weight: 1025g (36oz)".p. 2
Dimensions215 × 56 × 52 mm. "Length: 215 Width: 56 Height: 52"; the manual gives the same.
Supplied accessoriesRM2 stand mount. "Included Accessories: 1 x RM2". The manual adds a 3 m USB cable ("3m (40”)", sic).
Sample rates (2023 datasheet)44-96 kHzp. 1
Pop filterInternal pop filter (integrated windshield)
Compatible accessoriesWS2 windshield, PSM1 shock mount, PSA1 and PSA1+ boom armsp. 2
From the manual
Capsule28 mm neodymium dynamic capsule. "Dynamic (neodymium) 28mm".p. 3
Signal-to-noise ratio78 dB, more than. "Signal/Noise: >78dB"; weighting and reference not stated.
ConnectorUSB; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack. "Output Connection: USB Digital Interface"; headphone jack on p. 4. The USB socket type is not stated.
Headphone output3.5 mm stereo jack with volume control on the mic, zero-latency monitoring; drives 150 mW into 32 ohm
Resolution (2009 manual)18 bit, 8 kHz to 48 kHz sampling
Audio control interfaceAC97
Status LEDFlashes red, then turns green when the mic is powered and working; it faces the talkerp. 6
MountingLocking collar at the base screws into the RM2 or the PSM1 shock mount; mount thread 5/8" with removable 3/8" insertp. 10
Made inAustraliap. 4

Documents

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