{"id":36944,"date":"2024-06-03T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T08:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=36944"},"modified":"2024-06-03T09:20:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T08:20:49","slug":"rode-podmic-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Rode Podmic Review &#8211; Is This the Ultimate Mic for Content Creators?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#In_a_hurry_Heres_our_verdict\" >In a hurry? Here\u2019s our verdict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#Rode_Podmic_review\" >Rode Podmic review<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#Initial_thoughts\" >Initial thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#Build_quality\" >Build quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#Design\" >Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#Tone_and_sound_quality\" >Tone and sound quality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#Is_the_Rode_Podmic_a_good_mic\" >Is the Rode Podmic a good mic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#Does_the_Rode_Podmic_pick_up_background_noise\" >Does the Rode Podmic pick up background noise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#Does_the_Rode_Podmic_need_a_lot_of_gain\" >Does the Rode Podmic need a lot of gain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-podmic-review\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Rode-Podmic-Dynamic-Podcasting-Microphone\/2RK9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rode Podmic<\/a><\/strong> is a dynamic microphone billed for podcasting and content creation. How does it sound? What\u2019s it good for? What is it not so good at? Is it the ultimate mic for content creators? I was given a unit to test out, so let\u2019s dive into my\u00a0<strong>Rode Podmic review<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry? Here\u2019s our verdict&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry_Heres_our_verdict\"><\/span>In a hurry? Here\u2019s our verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a content creator looking for a vocal mic that won\u2019t break the bank, the Podmic is a great pick. It\u2019s consistent and neutral, and it gives you a flat and accurate reproduction of your voice that won\u2019t get fatiguing for an audience to listen to long-term.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-208\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-208\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Pros<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Clear, intelligible vocal sound for speech, voiceover, and podcasting<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Requires a lot of gain for good volume, make sure you have a good preamp!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Consistent polar pattern that remains strong as you move around the front of the mic<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Doesn\u2019t include accessories like cable and pop shield<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Low self-noise and great ambient noise rejection<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">In-built pop filter handles plosives effectively<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-208 from cache -->\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Rode-Podmic-Dynamic-Podcasting-Microphone\/2RK9&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP RODE PODMIC&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Rode Podmic review&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rode_Podmic_review\"><\/span>Rode Podmic review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Initial_thoughts\"><\/span>Initial thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Out of the gate, unboxing the Podmic was a lot simpler than the NT1. With no added accessories like pop filters and cables, the Podmic\u2019s unboxing was as easy as it could be. It\u2019s a shame that these accessories weren\u2019t included, but with the built-in shock mount and internal pop filter, I found they weren\u2019t necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The feel of the microphone is immediately solid in the hands, and the swivel action on the built-in mount is really good. It looks a little odd with its slightly stubby shape, but its steel grille with the banded black chassis over it reminded me of a sleek modern take on the old dynamic microphones radio stations used through the &#8217;60s and &#8217;70s, which is clearly where it gets its inspiration from.<\/p>\n<p>I plugged it into my Audient iD44 MKII interface and mounted it on a tripod stand.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_quality\"><\/span>Build quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The first thing that struck me about the Podmic, even when I picked up the box to take it home, was how heavy it was for its size. Considering it\u2019s less than half the size of my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Aston-Microphones-Stealth\/2RPH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aston Stealth<\/a><\/strong>, which is my home microphone, it\u2019s considerably heavier than it. This is encouraging and immediately gave me the impression that the Podmic is tough.<\/p>\n<p>Given its intended use as a podcast microphone, I wouldn\u2019t have expected the build to be as durable as it is. I\u2019ve used drum mics that have felt far more delicate than this. Between the metal of the swivel mount and the stainless steel grille, everything is smooth and feels like it could take a beating. If I could sum it up in a word, the Podmic just feels solid.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37039 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone.jpg\" alt=\"Rode Podmic microphone\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design\"><\/span>Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Podmic\u2019s design is about as no-nonsense as it gets. No buttons or switches, no accessories. Just an XLR connector at the rear of the body and the attached swivel mount.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, being a broadcast-minded dynamic microphone, the closest comparisons to it would be the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Studio-Microphone\/G6X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shure SM7B<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA-DJ-and-Lighting\/Electro-Voice-RE20-Dynamic-Cardioid-Microphone-Black\/3NIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electro-Voice RE20<\/a><\/strong>, and these microphones are about four to five times the price. Great studio and voiceover mics by all accounts, and perhaps more versatile than the Podmic, but their price tags can be a pretty significant hurdle.<\/p>\n<p>In a world full of USB mics that generally don\u2019t persuade me much, the Podmic is exactly what I think a starter podcasting microphone should be.<\/p>\n<p>The Podmic\u2019s stainless steel grille has no give in it &#8211; at least as far as I was bold enough to test it &#8211; whereas some could very easily get dented and bent. As I mentioned, it seems to be taking its design notes from some vintage dynamic microphones that found popularity in radio stations back in the \u201860s and \u201870s.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these designs have become less sought-after in modern years, with more current mics overtaking them, so it\u2019s nice to see something throwing back to the more forgotten designs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tone_and_sound_quality\"><\/span>Tone and sound quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The first thing I noticed about the Podmic was just how gain-hungry it was. This is important to note as it means you need a high-quality mic preamp on deck. Even with all the power of my Audient iD44 interface, it took about 90% of its gain range to get a good sound with a consistent volume and no clipping.<\/p>\n<p>If you have your eye on a Podmic, getting something like an in-line preamp or a decent outboard preamp with a lot of gain on tap might be a worthwhile investment.<\/p>\n<p>However, even at such high gain settings, I noticed just how low the internal noise was, practically not there at all, and it would have taken some very generous volume boosting past distortion levels to get it to a point where it\u2019s audible. The ambient noise rejection was excellent, too.<\/p>\n<p>The sound of the Podmic is unsurprisingly excellent for vocals. Essentially, the so-frequently billed \u201cbroadcast sound\u201d tends to follow the path of scooped mids, enhanced bass and low-mids, and high-frequency detail to balance it out.<\/p>\n<p>The Podmic has a steeper bass roll-off than a lot of similar mics in its class, but it has a far more neutral and accurate midrange than a lot of the typical similarly-designed mics, leaving my voice with enough body to not sound as boomy and uneven as some of the more extreme broadcast sounds tend to.<\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned in my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/rode-nt1-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NT1 review<\/a><\/strong>, my voice is on the deeper side, and I noticed that the Podmic\u2019s frequency response removed a lot of the rumble from my voice. This is something of a double-edged sword, as it makes things a bit less boomy and more intelligible, which is great, but it also flattened my voice out more than I would have liked, although this comes down to personal taste and how my specific voice sounds.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s still a very good bass response, so it\u2019s not like I\u2019m missing anything I need to hear. And if I want a slightly different sound out of the Podmic, its neutrality makes it easy enough to dial in an EQ that fits what I\u2019m after. It\u2019s hard to get any proximity effect on the Podmic, which is, again, to its benefit, ensuring that even if I get really close to the grille, my voice won\u2019t become a boomy mess.<\/p>\n<p>While I was on voice calls with friends and conducting speech tests, it seemed like it would have been great for long-term speech intelligibility for long-form podcast episodes. My friends even noted the difference in clarity between my voice, as I switched microphones while on a call without explaining that I had to try and see how noticeable the difference was.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m usually sceptical of internal pop filtering. I\u2019ve used enough mics that claim to have it and still have issues with plosives to rarely believe manufacturers when they mention this spec. I\u2019m sure there is some isolation within the microphone, but it\u2019s often not enough to completely prevent plosives.<\/p>\n<p>However, in the case of the Podmic, it actually was. Even when I got close up to the grille and emphasised the plosives intentionally, I never got that awful low boom that messes with vocal clarity.<\/p>\n<p>I was pleasantly surprised by internal pop filtering, but I was also concerned about the potential for sibilance too, given that was my one nitpick with the NT1. It wasn\u2019t an issue with the Podmic though, it handled sibilant sounds without any issue. This isn\u2019t always an easy feat, even with some of the best microphones, so I was impressed by its consistency.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37040 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup.jpg\" alt=\"Rode Podmic podcasting setup\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Rode_Podmic_a_good_mic\"><\/span>Is the Rode Podmic a good mic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Rode Podmic is a good mic that offers excellent sound quality, durability, and value for podcasters and broadcasters. Its dynamic capsule ensures clear voice reproduction, and its internal pop filter minimises plosive sounds, making it a reliable choice for content creators.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Rode_Podmic_pick_up_background_noise\"><\/span>Does the Rode Podmic pick up background noise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Rode Podmic is designed to minimise background noise. Its cardioid polar pattern focuses on sound from the front while rejecting noise from the sides and rear. This makes it ideal for recording in environments where background noise could be an issue.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Rode_Podmic_need_a_lot_of_gain\"><\/span>Does the Rode Podmic need a lot of gain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Rode Podmic does require a fair amount of gain. As a dynamic microphone, it typically needs more amplification compared to condenser mics. 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How does it sound? What\u2019s it good for? What is it not so good at? Is it the ultimate mic for content creators? I was given a unit to test out, so let\u2019s dive into my\u00a0Rode Podmic review.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":37035,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Rode-Podmic-Dynamic-Podcasting-Microphone\/2RK9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rode Podmic<\/a><\/strong> is a dynamic microphone billed for podcasting and content creation. How does it sound? What\u2019s it good for? What is it not so good at? Is it the ultimate mic for content creators? I was given a unit to test out, so let\u2019s dive into my\u00a0<strong>Rode Podmic review<\/strong>.<\/p><hr \/><h3>In a hurry? Here\u2019s our verdict<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re a content creator looking for a vocal mic that won\u2019t break the bank, the Podmic is a great pick. It\u2019s consistent and neutral, and it gives you a flat and accurate reproduction of your voice that won\u2019t get fatiguing for an audience to listen to long-term.<\/p><p>[table id=208 \/]<\/p><hr \/><h3>Rode Podmic review<\/h3><h4>Initial thoughts<\/h4><p>Out of the gate, unboxing the Podmic was a lot simpler than the NT1. With no added accessories like pop filters and cables, the Podmic\u2019s unboxing was as easy as it could be. It\u2019s a shame that these accessories weren\u2019t included, but with the built-in shock mount and internal pop filter, I found they weren\u2019t necessary.<\/p><p>The feel of the microphone is immediately solid in the hands, and the swivel action on the built-in mount is really good. It looks a little odd with its slightly stubby shape, but its steel grille with the banded black chassis over it reminded me of a sleek modern take on the old dynamic microphones radio stations used through the '60s and '70s, which is clearly where it gets its inspiration from.<\/p><p>I plugged it into my Audient iD44 MKII interface and mounted it on a tripod stand.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Build quality<\/h4><p>The first thing that struck me about the Podmic, even when I picked up the box to take it home, was how heavy it was for its size. Considering it\u2019s less than half the size of my Aston Stealth, which is my home microphone, it\u2019s considerably heavier than it. This is encouraging and immediately gave me the impression that the Podmic is tough.<\/p><p>Given its intended use as a podcast microphone, I wouldn\u2019t have expected the build to be as durable as it is. I\u2019ve used drum mics that have felt far more delicate than this. Between the metal of the swivel mount and the stainless steel grille, everything is smooth and feels like it could take a beating. If I could sum it up in a word, the Podmic just feels solid.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37039 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-microphone.jpg\" alt=\"Rode Podmic microphone\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4>Design<\/h4><p>The Podmic\u2019s design is about as no-nonsense as it gets. No buttons or switches, no accessories. Just an XLR connector at the rear of the body and the attached swivel mount.<\/p><p>Clearly, being a broadcast-minded dynamic microphone, the closest comparisons to it would be the Shure SM7B and the Electro-Voice RE20, and these microphones are about four to five times the price. Great studio and voiceover mics by all accounts, and perhaps more versatile than the Podmic, but their price tags can be a pretty significant hurdle.<\/p><p>In a world full of USB mics that generally don\u2019t persuade me much, the Podmic is exactly what I think a starter podcasting microphone should be.<\/p><p>The Podmic\u2019s stainless steel grille has no give in it - at least as far as I was bold enough to test it - whereas some could very easily get dented and bent. As I mentioned, it seems to be taking its design notes from some vintage dynamic microphones that found popularity in radio stations back in the \u201860s and \u201870s.<\/p><p>Many of these designs have become less sought-after in modern years, with more current mics overtaking them, so it\u2019s nice to see something throwing back to the more forgotten designs.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Tone and sound quality<\/h4><p>The first thing I noticed about the Podmic was just how gain-hungry it was. This is important to note as it means you need a high-quality mic preamp on deck. Even with all the power of my Audient iD44 interface, it took about 90% of its gain range to get a good sound with a consistent volume and no clipping.<\/p><p>If you have your eye on a Podmic, getting something like an in-line preamp or a decent outboard preamp with a lot of gain on tap might be a worthwhile investment.<\/p><p>However, even at such high gain settings, I noticed just how low the internal noise was, practically not there at all, and it would have taken some very generous volume boosting past distortion levels to get it to a point where it\u2019s audible. The ambient noise rejection was excellent, too.<\/p><p>The sound of the Podmic is unsurprisingly excellent for vocals. Essentially, the so-frequently billed \u201cbroadcast sound\u201d tends to follow the path of scooped mids, enhanced bass and low-mids, and high-frequency detail to balance it out.<\/p><p>The Podmic has a steeper bass roll-off than a lot of similar mics in its class, but it has a far more neutral and accurate midrange than a lot of the typical similarly-designed mics, leaving my voice with enough body to not sound as boomy and uneven as some of the more extreme broadcast sounds tend to.<\/p><p>As I mentioned in my NT1 review, my voice is on the deeper side, and I noticed that the Podmic\u2019s frequency response removed a lot of the rumble from my voice. This is something of a double-edged sword, as it makes things a bit less boomy and more intelligible, which is great, but it also flattened my voice out more than I would have liked, although this comes down to personal taste and how my specific voice sounds.<\/p><p>There\u2019s still a very good bass response, so it\u2019s not like I\u2019m missing anything I need to hear. And if I want a slightly different sound out of the Podmic, its neutrality makes it easy enough to dial in an EQ that fits what I\u2019m after. It\u2019s hard to get any proximity effect on the Podmic, which is, again, to its benefit, ensuring that even if I get really close to the grille, my voice won\u2019t become a boomy mess.<\/p><p>While I was on voice calls with friends and conducting speech tests, it seemed like it would have been great for long-term speech intelligibility for long-form podcast episodes. My friends even noted the difference in clarity between my voice, as I switched microphones while on a call without explaining that I had to try and see how noticeable the difference was.<\/p><p>I\u2019m usually sceptical of internal pop filtering. I\u2019ve used enough mics that claim to have it and still have issues with plosives to rarely believe manufacturers when they mention this spec. I\u2019m sure there is some isolation within the microphone, but it\u2019s often not enough to completely prevent plosives.<\/p><p>However, in the case of the Podmic, it actually was. Even when I got close up to the grille and emphasised the plosives intentionally, I never got that awful low boom that messes with vocal clarity.<\/p><p>I was pleasantly surprised by internal pop filtering, but I was also concerned about the potential for sibilance too, given that was my one nitpick with the NT1. This wasn\u2019t an issue with the Podmic though, it handled sibilant sounds without any issue. This isn\u2019t always an easy feat, even with some of the best microphones, so I was impressed by its consistency.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37040 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-podcasting-setup.jpg\" alt=\"Rode Podmic podcasting setup\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3>FAQs<\/h3><h4>Is the Rode Podmic a good mic?<\/h4><p>The Rode Podmic is a good mic that offers excellent sound quality, durability, and value for podcasters and broadcasters. Its dynamic capsule ensures clear voice reproduction, and its internal pop filter minimises plosive sounds, making it a reliable choice for content creators.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Does the Rode Podmic pick up background noise?<\/h4><p>The Rode Podmic is designed to minimise background noise. Its cardioid polar pattern focuses on sound from the front while rejecting noise from the sides and rear. This makes it ideal for recording in environments where background noise could be an issue.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Does the Rode Podmic need a lot of gain?<\/h4><p>The Rode Podmic does require a fair amount of gain. As a dynamic microphone, it typically needs more amplification compared to condenser mics. Using a high-quality preamp or audio interface with sufficient gain can help achieve the best performance from the Podmic.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37043 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Rode-Podmic-Microphone-setup.jpg\" alt=\"Rode Podmic Microphone setup\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>So, the Podmic is unsurprisingly great at exactly what it\u2019s billed for: a clear vocal sound for podcasting, voiceover, speech, and streaming alike. From my instrument tests, I wouldn\u2019t use it for music, but it delivers a sturdy and robust package with a consistent and smooth sound for all kinds of spoken word.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re a content creator looking for a vocal mic that won\u2019t break the bank, the Podmic is a great pick. It\u2019s consistent and neutral, and it gives you a flat and accurate reproduction of your voice that won\u2019t get fatiguing for an audience to listen to long-term.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[266,121],"tags":[550,222],"class_list":["post-36944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-studio-reviews","category-studio-production","tag-review","tag-rode"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Rode Podmic Review | Gear4music<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Rode Podmic is a go-to for many content creators. Is it worth the hype? 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