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Rode’s new PodMic USB also sports an XLR socket

Apr 25, 2023 by John Aldred Add Comment
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It looks like Rode has started a new design trend in some of their microphone releases. At least, they have with microphones potentially destined for life next to a computer. It began with the 5th Generation Rode NT1 (buy here), and now they’re implementing it again with the new Rode PodMic USB. Yup, the newly announced PodMic USB (buy here) offers both USB and XLR connectivity.

As the successor to the original Rode PodMic, the new PodMic USB offers the same great sound you’re used to from the original, but with extra versatility. As a USB microphone, it features Rode’s Revolution Preamps and includes all of the usual APHEX audio processing features we’ve started seeing in Rode’s other digital USB-capable microphones, such as the Rode Wireless GO II (buy here) and Rode NT-USB+ (buy here).

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Rode Wireless GO II finally gets a charging case and major firmware update

Apr 24, 2023 by John Aldred Add Comment
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Rode has announced a lot of stuff during NAB 2023 so far. There’s been the Rode Streamer X (buy here) video and audio capture device for podcasting, streaming and content creation, as well as the RodeCaster Duo (buy here), a slightly cut-down RodeCaster Pro II (buy here) for those who require fewer inputs and a lower budget. Now, it’s the turn of the Rode Wireless GO II (buy here), which sees a big update addressing two of the biggest complaints about the Rode Wireless GO II.

The first is the release of a new, official Rode Wireless GO II charging case. No longer do you need to resort to third-party cases, or tying up multiple USB sockets on your charger with a bunch of cables. The second is a new firmware update coming to the Wireless GO II that lets you record and access wav files directly from the transmitters rather than having to run it through the Rode Central conversion process.

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First look at RODE’s RodeCaster Duo and RodeCaster Pro II firmware updates

Apr 21, 2023 by John Aldred Add Comment
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It’s a big week for Rode, with many new announcements. This time, it’s the new RodeCaster Duo (buy here), a 2-channel version of the 4-channel RodeCaster Pro II (RCP2). The RodeCaster Duo includes many of the features of the RCP2 but in a smaller footprint. Rode has yet to release pricing for the new RodeCaster Duo, but it will obviously cost less than the RCP2, presenting a more affordable option for creators that need fewer inputs.

Rode has also announced a new firmware update for the RodeCaster Pro II (buy here), bringing a big and often-requested feature to the unit. You can now connect Rode Wireless GO II (buy here) and Rode Wireless ME (buy here) transmitters directly to the RCP2 without plugging receivers in. This bypasses the need for receivers and extra cables (and extra points of failure) sitting on your desk.

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First look at RODE’s first video capture device: The Streamer X

Apr 20, 2023 by John Aldred Add Comment
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Rode has expanded from audio into video with their first-ever video capture device. It’s called the Streamer X (buy here), and comes from Rode’s streaming and gaming subbrand, Rode X. It offers up to 4K 30fps or 2K 60fps streaming with up to 4K 60fps and 2K 120fps passthrough and is designed to cover a wide range of uses, including streaming and gaming, podcasting, content creation, and even business presentations.

It features three USB-C connections (one is just for power), with four Smart Pads for custom on-the-fly triggering of sound, voice FX or other actions. It’s also compatible with Rode’s software, including Unify, Rode Central and Rode Connect. We sat down with Rode Product Director Ryan Burke at NAB 2023 to learn more.

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Rode Wireless ME – a review of a low-budget Rode

Apr 4, 2023 by John Aldred Add Comment
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When Rode released the original Wireless GO in 2019, they set a new standard for small wireless portable microphones. In 2021, Rode released the Wireless GO II, adding a whole bunch of great features. Things that people had been asking for. So why the Rode Wireless ME (link)? And why now?

The release of the original Wireless GO spawned a whole legion of similar devices. Other manufacturers saw the use case and clear opportunity. Many of the new units lacked certain features of the Rode system, but they came in at a much lower price point. Rode has now answered those competitors with their own lower-budget option, the Rode Wireless ME.

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Rode’s NTH-100 headphones are now a headset with the new NTH-Mic microphone

Feb 1, 2023 by John Aldred 4 Comments
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A few months ago, Rode, a company more popularly known for its microphones, decided to get on the other end of the audio gear process with their first pair of headphones, the Rode NTH-100. They quickly became very popular headphones – and for good reason. They’ve been the main headphones I use on my desktop computer for editing, as well as general use, since they were first launched.

Now, Rode’s expanding the capability of the NTH-100 headphones with the new NTH-Mic. It exploits a feature of the headphones in that it has two audio sockets – one underneath each earpad. When you’re just using them as regular headphones, this means you can plug the cable into either side of them for ease of use. With the NTH-Mic attached, one is still used for the audio cable, but the other is used for the mic.

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Here’s a 3D printable case for the Rode Wireless GO II that you can make yourself

Dec 19, 2022 by John Aldred Add Comment
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The Rode Wireless GO II has become ubiquitous amongst YouTubers and filmmakers alike. Despite the massive amount of competitors on the market now, it still seems to be the most prevalent. But there’s one big complaint that many people have about the Wireless GO II. Unlike almost all of the competing microphone systems, Rode’s doesn’t come with a case to store all the bits in.

There are, of course, some third-party options out there, but Thingiverse user motoriley decided to develop his own solution. It’s a 3D-printed case with a magnetic lid holding the receiver, both transmitters, and associated cables – and possibly even a wired lav or two. It’ll even fit the original Rode Wireless GO, too, for those who haven’t upgraded yet.

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Holiday Gift Guide – The best new camera gadgets and accessories of 2022

Dec 16, 2022 by John Aldred Add Comment
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It’s December again, which means lots of us are sitting there wondering what to buy for ourselves or the photographer in our lives this holiday season. We’ve been saving up all year to get that something special, but we don’t want to deal with in-store queues – or maybe we’ve just slacked on our Christmas shopping this year. We want to stay at home where it’s nice and warm and see what we can find online that gets delivered straight to our door!

So, this means it’s time for the 2022 DIYP Holiday Gift Guides. It’s the last day today, so we’re going to be going through the list of our favourite new gadgets and accessories that have been released during 2022. Have a look at our previous guides in the series this week covering cameras, lenses, lighting, sliders, tripods and gimbals.

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Rode introduces its newest entry-level on-camera Rode VideoMicro II microphone

Nov 30, 2022 by John Aldred Add Comment
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The Rode VideoMicro has been an extremely popular microphone since its introduction way back in 2015. It’s a super low-budget alternative to its higher-end VideoMic series of on-camera microphones. It’s been very popular for a reason, though. Despite its low price tag, it’s a very good microphone compared to its similarly priced competition. Well, now, Rode has announced its successor, the Rode VideoMicro II.

The next-generation update comes with the now-familiar annular line tube design of microphones like the Rode NTG5, VideoMic NTG and VideoMic GO II. Essentially, a tube with an array of round holes in it. Naturally, it’s smaller than the other microphones, but Rode says its annular design with all-new electronics still provides a transparent and natural, full-bodied sound with low self-noise.

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This 3D printed cage stops your microphone cable from falling out of the Rode Wireless GO II Transmitter

Nov 21, 2022 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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Now, I have to admit, this isn’t a problem I’ve faced myself, but it is a problem I’ve seen a few other people mention, both in person and on social media. The Rode Wireless GO II is pretty much the standard by which others are judged when it comes to tiny wireless microphones. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best in every aspect, it just means they set the original standard because they’re the second generation of the first type.

One aspect where some users have issue is that the microphone cable occasionally pops out of the transmitter – or gets removed by talent and forgotten to be put back in again. As I mentioned, this isn’t a problem I’ve had but it’s one Caleb Pike’s had and he’s done something about it. He’s designed the Go-LOCK. It’s a 3D printable cage for the Wireless Go II transmitter that locks the mic in place and still gives you access to the belt clip.

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