Rode Podcaster USB Microphone
The Rode Podcaster is a high quality USB microphone that features a built in pop filter and a built in headphone output. The Podcaster is suitable for a number of different applications but is aimed at podcasters, youtube video makers and is a simple solution for voice overs. The Rode Podcaster has a maximum SPL of 115db which also makes it a suitable microphone for musicians who want to make demo's at home.
Perhaps greatest function of the Rode Podcaster is it's USB functionality which allows you to plug the microphone straight into a computer running windows 7/8 or a Mac OSX computer. By plugging the microphone straight into the USB it bypasses the computers often poor quality sound card and does not require an audio interface/preamp like other microphones would.
Rode Podcaster USB Specifications:
- Acoustic Principle: Dynamic
- Active Electronics: Analogue signal conditioning + A/D and USB interface
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Resolution: 18-bit
- Sampling Rate: 8-48kHz
- Address Type: End
- Frequency Range: 40Hz - 14kHz (selected HPF @ 0)
- Output Impedance: 0Ω
- Maximum SPL: 115dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
- Sensitivity: -51.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (2.80mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
- Power Options: USB bus powered
- Weight: 655.00gm
- Dimensions: 215.00mmH x 56.00mmW x 52.00mmD
- Output: USB Output
- Warranty: 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration