Rode Podcaster 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 RODE's tailored-for-voice frequency response, an 'ON' L.E.D, a direct headphone amp, and of course very low self noise and comes complete with a 3M USB cable.

The mic opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio - from podcasters, journalists and students to business people adding audio files to websites and multimedia presentations.

Features :

• High quality broadcast sound.
• Dynamic capsule (neodymium) 28 mm.
• 18-Bit Resolution, 8KHz to 48KHz sampling.
• Windows and Mac compatible.
• Tight Cardioid pattern for superior off axis sound rejection.
• Powered from USB Bus.
• Includes Microphone Stand Mount and a 3m (40") USB cable.
• Internal capsule shock mounting.
• 3.5mm stereo headphone jack output with volume control.

Specifications :

• Acoustic Principle: Dynamic (neodymium) 28 mm
• Active Electronics: Analogue signal conditioning + A/D and USB interface.
• Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz ~ 14 kHz.
• Sensitivity: -51 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (2.8 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 3 dB
• Maximum SPL: 115 dB
• Signal/Noise: > 78 dB
• Analogue Output I/F:
  • Headphone audio output for monitoring.
  • Drives150mW into 32 ohm. Output level adjust.
• Digital Output Interface: USB
• Resolution: 18 bits
• Audio Control I/F: AC97
• Power Requirements: Power supplied from USB port.
• Weight: 610g
• Packed Weight: 1025g
• Dimensions:
  • Length: 215mm
  • Height: 56mm
  • Width: 52mm