Detail 01
USB output, no XLR
Plugs straight into a computer and bypasses an interface entirely. It also can't be used with a mixer or preamp.
Product detailSKU #1274115056241
RODEPodcaster USB Broadcast Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
USB dynamic broadcast mic with onboard conversion and headphone monitoring. For podcasters who want one cable to the computer and no interface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Podcasting straight into a laptop with no interface
- Voiceover and narration in an untreated room
- Remote interviews where you need zero-latency headphone monitoring
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Multi-mic setups — USB mics don't gang together easily
- Recording music or instruments needing detail above 14kHz
- Anyone wanting to route through an existing mixer or XLR chain
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dynamic capsule
Ignores room reflections and background noise much better than a USB condenser. Forgiving in a room with no treatment.
Detail 03
18-bit resolution
Below the 24-bit standard of modern interfaces. Fine for speech; set levels carefully as there's less headroom to spare.
Detail 04
40Hz–14kHz frequency range
Extends low for voice weight but cuts off at 14kHz. Speech sounds full; cymbals and acoustic detail get lost.
Detail 05
USB bus powered
No power supply or phantom power needed. One cable carries both power and audio.
Detail 06
655g weight
Heavy for a desk mic. A cheap scissor arm will sag; use one rated for a broadcast mic.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Only records one mic per computer input — not a two-host desk solution
- 02Needs a stand or arm rated for 655g; it won't sit on a small tripod
- 03Check the included cable's USB connector matches your computer's ports
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need an audio interface with this?
No. Conversion and the USB interface are built in, so it connects directly to a computer. That's the whole point of this model over the XLR versions.
02Can I use two of these for a two-person podcast?
Not easily. Computers generally handle one USB audio input at a time. For two hosts, XLR mics into a single interface is the cleaner route.
03Is there a headphone jack for monitoring?
Yes, there's a headphone output on the mic for monitoring your own voice without the round-trip delay of listening through software.
04How close should I speak to it?
It's an end-address cardioid, so talk into the top of the mic from a few inches away. Closer gives more low-end weight; off-axis reduces plosives.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Range
- 40Hz–14kHz
- Sensitivity
- -51.0 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (2.80mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Active Electronics
- Analog signal conditioning + A/D and USB interface
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output
- USB Output
- Power Options
- USB bus powered
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 655
- Dimensions Hxwxd
- 215 mm x 56 mm x 52 mm
6 detailsOther
- Address Type
- End
- Acoustic Principle
- Dynamic
- Resolution
- 18-bit
- Maximum SPL
- 115 dBSPL
- Sampling Rate
- 44–96kHz
- Warranty
- 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration here
