Broadcast Quality USB Microphone
Seamless integration was the idea, and it was obtained by creating a studio dynamic microphone with unparalleled A/D converters, so that the microphone can be plugged into any computer with no in/out boxes, no expensive computer pre-amps, just a USB cable.
The Podcaster offers an end-address configuration, the clarity of RØDE's tailored-for-voice frequency response, an 'ON' L.E.D, a direct headphone amp, and of course very low self noise.
The Podcaster opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio - from podcasters, journalists and students to business people adding audio files to websites and multimedia presentations.
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
Power Power supplied by USB port
Acoustic Principle Pressure gradient
Directional Pattern Cardioid
Frequency range 40 Hz - 14 kHz
Output impedance N/A
Signal noise ratio >78 dB
Equivalent noise N/A
Maximum SPL N/A
Maximum output voltage N/A
Sensitivity -51 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (2.8 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 3 dB @ 1kHz
Weight 610gm
Dimensions 215mmH x 56mmW x 52mmD
Reviews
"I fired up GarageBand...It immediately saw the Rode Podcaster, and I was recording in less than 60 seconds. I do have to admit that the ease of that transaction was not lost on me.If you want the best, get the RØDE." - Podcastgearguy.com
"Combine the shock mount with the arm and for less than [AUD]$200 extra you're instantly transported from lonely hack in the spare bedroom to golden tonsils professional." - Audio Technology, 2006
"The R?de Podcaster is a great microphone. It's well suited to creating podcasts, screencasts, movie voiceovers and even recording music. The build-quality is almost flawless and it offers an ideal feature combination of features for fast and easy recordings." - mac-forums.com