5/6/2023 0 Comments Rode podcaster xlr![]() ![]() It is fine if you can keep it stationary because you don’t want to move it around while recording, and you would need a good swivel boom arm and a shock mount for it. Rode Procaster definitely works for recording but there may be a few considerations for podcasting. The only downside is that it’s more of a stationary mic: compared to SM7B it’s quite unwieldy and actually feels much heavier even though both of them weigh the same. Needless to say, it takes maximum sound rejection for it to work and yet it doesn’t seem to affect the quality, the mic sounds pretty natural.ĭespite the use of spider shock mount, it looks decent on camera because the tip prolongs quite a bit and being narrower than the Shure SM7B, it does not really obscure the vision. What makes this project unique is that it is recorded in a moving studio, a sound proofed bus that records those songs while driving on the streets. They literally used it on every single performer and with a good success too. The link is to their YouTube channel where they have hundreds of videos of radio songs all exclusively recorded with Rode Procaster. The qualities of this mic are ideal for recording and radio use, and to give a fair example there is a popular radio called Wish FM. Rode Procaster in action, watch this video:. ![]() And of course, it fulfills its promise of reducing the room and background noise to the very minimum, inaudible levels. It also acts as windscreen and yet the sound is still very much transparent, not one bit inferior to any other dynamic broadcast mic. Procaster has a built-in pop filter that does an excellent job too filtering some imperfections, very little popping goes through if at all, and neither will you hear any sibilance. The low-end is once again a bit bloated and lush but does not affect the midbass or low midrange, so it’s quite easily manageable – even a beginner could adjust the richness to his taste with a basic low cut. Suddenly it sounds much more expensive and now you can hear the Rode Procaster’s clarity with its sweet and silky-smooth highs. However, after applying a basic low cut filter, this nuance is taken care of and the mic truly starts to shine. The lows are hyped a bit too much due to proximity and the fact that you have to be right on top of it at a close range in order for it to work, and initially may come out as muddy and unattractive. Rode Procaster’s frequency response is full, smooth and transparent: it has a flat midrange and some nice clarity boost with a very smooth transition – no bumps or dents whatsoever. ![]() Procaster is also sturdy and made to last, but compared to some others it feels a bit unwieldy and needs a swivel arm with a spider mount – it’s more of a stationary mic. However some very basic EQ, particularly low cut is mandatory. Procaster is a very versatile mic that can handle literally any type of voice you throw at it. At the same time, the mic rejects a lot of room noise and minimizes such effects as popping. It has a very smooth and manageable response, which makes it ideal for recording. Rode Procaster is a relatively inexpensive broadcast microphone, which yet offers professional quality sound. ![]()
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