RØDE Microphones Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Vocal Microphone

The Rode Procaster is a solid, high quality broadcast dynamic microphone, especially if you are on a budget and want something that gets you close to a Shure SM7B without paying SM7B money. With a bit of EQ, this mic sounds clean, professional, and very well balanced. I have been using it as my daily driver since I bought it and I could not be happier with it. It handles vocals really well, rejects background noise nicely with some extra EQ , and has a nice warm broadcast sound that really makes your voice pop in recordings. Once you phone that it in, it easily holds up in general content creation and podcasting. This was a clear step up from the Rode PodMic for me both in sound and overall presence. If you want to look and sound more professional without jumping straight to the SM7B price range, the Procaster is an excellent choice and still feels like a long term mic you will not outgrow quickly.

The Setup: I use the Rode Procaster as my primary microphone for home podcasting. It is mounted on a Rode PSA1+ arm with a PSM1 shock mount. Because this is a gain-hungry dynamic mic, I run it through a Triton Audio FetHead into my Pyle 12-Channel Mixer, which feeds my Tascam DR-60D MKII. ​Audio Quality & Performance: The Procaster delivers that deep, "broadcaster" tone that makes any voice sound professional. The tight cardioid pattern is its best feature; it does an amazing job of rejecting background noise like PC fans or room echo. With the FetHead providing clean gain, the signal is dead quiet and crystal clear—no hiss at all. ​Build & Design: ​Tank-Like Build: This mic is heavy and all-metal. You definitely need a quality arm like the PSA1+ to hold it, but the build quality feels like it will last a lifetime. ​Internal Pop Filter: It handles plosives well on its own, though I added a Rode WS2 for that extra layer of "safety" during high-energy segments. ​XLR Reliability: The connection is solid, and it plays perfectly with my mixer and live phone call setup. ​Final Verdict: If you want your podcast to sound like a professional radio station, the Procaster is the answer. When paired with a good preamp like a FetHead, it rivals mics that cost twice as much.

I was using the Audio Technica AT2020 condenser mic for quite some time. While it is a very good microphone, it was very sensitive in picking up my background noise. I needed a dynamic mic that would only capture just my voice with very little to possibly no background noise. I read up on the Procaster and thought, even though it's a microphone that has been available for quite some time, it looks to be the mic that I needed. And that it was! First impressions, the mic is built like a truck. Solid metal casing, nice grilles along the top end, and even though I have no experience with any high end or expensive studio microphones, I just knew the procaster would meet my expectations based on the construction. Not only is it built solidly, but it has some serious weight to it. It's about 1.5 to 1.7 lbs, so my cheap boom arm was not going to handle it. I have read that you need a cloudlifter or some sort of preamp to use with the mic, which is somewhat true. The input or sound is very low. However, I didn't need one as the mixer I have had more than enough preamp ability to provide sufficient gain to the mic. If you have a mixer with a good preamp, then you don't need to spend the extra money for an additional preamp. The procaster is exactly what I needed. It captures my voice (which is deeper) extremely well. Most notably, it does not pick up much of the background noise that my AT2020 would. Perfect! I just had to adjust to keeping my mouth near the mic to maintain sound. It comes with a built in pop filter, which I can confirm works great. I could use the foam pop filter I had lying around, but the mic just looks sexier without it. It does not need any phantom power to work either since it is a dynamic microphone! The mic came in a nice leather pouch, with an adapter and some docs in the box. I was very please to see that I could register and get the 10 year warranty for the mic. 10 years! That tells me RODE is confident in their products. Overall, the quality, the performance, and price, just outstanding across the board! When I need additional equipment, RODE will be the very first in line for my business!

I just bought this mic and put it to the test over the past weekend. The bottom line is that to my ear, it compares favorably to my EV RE20, for a lot less money than the RE20 cost. Both mics have robust builds, and are clearly meant for heavy duty usage. Both deliver good clear sound that is well suited for vocals. I use both of these mics primarily for voiceover, and I do not detect a lot of difference between the 2. The EV might be just a tiny bit stronger in the upper mid range, but as I said, I can't hear a great deal of difference. If you're in a noisy room as many of us are, you are really better off with a quality dynamic mic such as either of these, because they do a great job of rejecting outside and room noise. Both mics do need a fair amount of boost, and you will need a pre-amp for either one in order to get good sound. I recorded both mics through my Zoom H4N recorder, as well as direct to my computer via my PreSonus Audiobox interface, and in both cases, the sound is excellent. In short, I don't think you would miss with either of these great mics. The EV RE20 is of course, a tried and true standard in radio stations around the world, so you just can't go wrong with one of those. However, if you're on a tight budget, I can recommend that you consider the Rode as an outstanding mic for a lot less money. In short, I love both of these great mics, and if you're looking for a good podcasting, broadcasting, or voiceover mic, I don't think you'll regret the purchase of either of them.

How it sound: Really love how spoken voice is captured by the Rode Procaster. Very smooth without peaks in its frequency response. It has excellent background noise rejection, at least in my untreated environment. Of the two mics I tried, the Procaster was my favorite. The sensitivity is a bit low so make sure you have a good pre-amp or audio interface with enough gain and a low noise floor. This is an XLR microphone and needs an audio interface to work with a computer. I use a Motu M2 and it works great with this microphone and I didn't need a Clouldlifter or Fethead. Build: The mic has a solid all metal build construction. It comes with a sturdy plastic ring-mount for a microphone stand and includes a 3/8'-5/8" adapter. The top grill unscrews so it's easy to clean the grill and replace the foam. Does not come with a XLR cable. This thing is heavy and will need a strong microphone stand. Warranty: 10 year warranty if you register your microphone with Rode. Make sure you only buy from Amazon and not the other third part vendors. Rode will only honor the warranty and provide support when bought directly from Amazon, not FBA and not other sellers.

I decided on this mic for my podcast after looking at numerous reviews of this and other mics. I was using the Samson Q2U which is a great mic also. The Procaster is a step up in quality. It is built very well and should last a very long time. It rejects room noise better than the Q2U and cuts down on the sibilance and "pops" that I was experiencing. The 10 year warranty is a plus also. Get a fethead or similar for this mic as it is gain hungry. For the price, it is the closest you'll get to the big boys ie Shure SM7b or EV RE20.

RODE Microphones continue to set the standard for great Mics, regardless of the price. I've been a fan since the original NT-1, and have NEVER been disappointed. This was a departure for RODE, and me - a dynamic mic, in my production studio? I've used countless SM7's and RE20's (and 27's) in voicework at other studios, but always favored the open, airy sound of a condenser for my home studio. This mic has been a revelation! I'm using almost no EQ or compression to get this thick, warm, rich sound - a sound that used to require 4-8 db of stomp and at least a few db boost on the lows. Finding the 'comfort zone' for nailing my work has never been easier. If the 'radio ready' sound is what you're looking for, this thing nails it!

Fantastic microphone for voiceover work, podcasting, and any sort of radio/broadcasting application. It's extremely well built with a metal exterior. Have a quality mount/stand ready, because this puppy ain't light. No fancy buttons or alternate functions on the exterior, just a straight forward microphone. It sounds great running through my DBX286s and Behringer UMC404HD. It's got plenty of bass, but it's not muddy. The high end is clear without being shrill. It sounds pretty good straight out of the box, but really comes alive with a little post processing. It needs a healthy amount of clean gain. I'm running mine through the aforementioned DBX286s, and that provides plenty of gain and sounds great. Another option would be something like a Cloudlifter. If you're looking for a great sounding mic for spoken word applications at a great price, the Procaster is worthy of your consideration. It hangs with some of the more expensive big dogs and doesn't miss a beat.

The sound is buttery and rich; miles ahead of the $65 generic USB mic. I didn't realize how big a difference it would make! This mic needs a pre-amp of some kind. If you just use a mixer, you need to turn the gain up quite far, so you'll need a decent mixer to make sure the signal is clean at those higher levels. (I'm using Behringer gear, and above about 75%, you start to hear unwanted line hiss. Installing a Cloudlifter fixed that problem. Whatever the case, this mic requires that you spend more heavily on the rest of your gear. Definitely the next level up from cheap beginner YouTubing, and you'll pay for it. The Procaster has good sound rejection from the sides and rear. With the right adjustments and a less clacky keyboard, I find I can get rid of typing noises from the desk. The mic, as others have indicated, is much heavier than your standard budget mic, so bear that in mind when working out your mounting solution. I was about to get another two of these, (I have two condenser mics I was quite happy with in terms of sound quality, but they pick up everything from far away, from the other sides of walls, so dynamic mics are the answer.), but instead of dropping $600, I instead spent half that to get the next tier down; two Rode Podmics. Judging by YouTube comparisons, they don't sound as nice out of box as the Procaster, but I'm hoping with some compression tricks and equalization, they'll serve. I also like that they have a slightly greater effective speaking range than the Procaster. When interviewing guests who are not necessarily trained in audio work, I want people to feel comfortable not being right on top of their mic. But we'll see. If they don't work out as I hope, I'll return them and get another two of these Procasters. **********Update: The cheaper Podmics worked; they're nice little mics, and with compression and tweaking they do nearly sound as good.., but not quite. There's just something nagging at the edge. I ended up buying another Procaster and am very happy with that. An expensive experiment!

Excellent quality microphone for voiceovers, podcasts, and broadcasts

This is a superb dynamic mic that is a serious alternative to the Shure SM7b. Whilst the SM7b has some advantages like better internal shock mounting, I prefer my voice on the Procaster. As many people have pointed out, this mic needs a lot of gain and +50dB without hiss is a lot of ask of many interfaces, hence the advice to use a Fethead or CloudLifter. An interesting, albeit slightly more expensive alternative is to get a dbx286s. This is a slim 1U rackmountable unit that gives you a lot of clean gain, it also includes a de-esser, a gate you can use to hide background noise, along with a low frequency control that gives you that "radio voice" and a high frequency alternative that adds a pleasant crispness. Now you could do some of those things in post-production if you are recording, but it is a great option if you are live (or like me have a huge problem with external noise from the street). I realise I'm in danger of reviewing the dbx rather than the Rode, but they make such a perfect combination for live streaming I think it is worth mentioning. This setup really brings out the best in the Rode mic. The Procaster itself is incredibly solid. I think it benefits from the Rode shockmount and boom arm, but that's a personal choice depending on how you intend to use it. I think it needs some sort of pop filter, you can get 3rd party alternatives to the Rode foam pop filter, which is a bit expensive. A more visually attractive option is the metal grill available from Roxdon. It is expensive but custom made for the Procaster. If your mic is in shot then it looks really nice. It is great for use in untreated rooms or noisy environments, so a very forgiving choice if you are recording or streaming from a room you cannot treat for sound. To some extent this would be true of any dynamic mic, but this has a large diaphragm to capture a full rendition of your voice and rejects lots of sound from the sides and behind. Naturally the Procaster will work better with some voices than others e.g. I'm not a singer, but if I were I'd be a light tenor. I use some breathing exercises so I am speaking from my diaphragm and not my throat, which would have a more constricted sound. So while this mic is good out of the box, you can also learn to sound better on it e.g. finding the sweet spot in terms of distance. BTW if you literally just want to record straight onto your computer and avoid all XLR type stuff then there is the Rode Podcaster, which is basically the same mic but with USB and a socket for your headphones. XLR mics give you more options for the future, but I appreciate some people might want to just plug it in and record.

Arkadaşlar hem youtube videolarımda hem de canlı yayınlarımda kullanıyorum. Mükemmel ötesi bir mükrefen, aşk yaşıyorum bu mikrofonla. Rode kalitesi kendini belli ediyor. Hem malzeme kalitesi hem ses kalitesi harika. Bundan daha pahalı bir mikrofona gerek yok, iyi bir ses kartı ve xlr kablo ile kombinleyin yeter. Rode’un kendi xlr kablosunu aldım yanına da bir adet Audient Mk2 id4 aldım. Mükemmel kombin tavsiye ederim. Belki ilerde bir tane fethead alırım ondan emin değilim.

Knew what i what i bought and it realy met my expectations.