Detail 01
Dynamic, not condenser
Rejects room reflections and background noise far better than a condenser. Good in a bedroom or office with no acoustic treatment.
Product detailSKU #1274115056240
RODEProcaster Broadcast-Quality Dynamic Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
End-address dynamic broadcast mic with a built-in pop filter, tuned for close-up spoken voice. For podcasters and voiceover work on XLR.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Podcasting and voiceover in an untreated room
- Broadcast-style close talking, a few inches off the grille
- Multi-mic table setups where bleed between hosts matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without an XLR interface or mixer — there's no USB
- Recording acoustic guitar or cymbals needing air above 18kHz
- Users on a weak preamp; it needs a lot of clean gain
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
Sensitivity of –56dB
Very quiet output. Expect to run your preamp near maximum, or add an inline gain booster on noisy interfaces.
Detail 03
75Hz–18kHz frequency range
Rolls off below 75Hz, so rumble and desk thumps stay out. Not the mic for full-range instrument capture.
Detail 04
Cardioid pattern
Picks up what's in front, rejects what's behind. Speak directly into the end, not across the side.
Detail 05
320 ohm output impedance
Works with any standard mic preamp. No impedance matching or special interface required.
Detail 06
695g weight
Heavy. A lightweight desk arm will droop; use a sturdy boom arm or a proper stand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs an XLR cable and an audio interface or mixer — neither is included
- 02Quiet output; budget preamps may hiss before you reach a usable level
- 03At 695g it needs a stand or arm rated for the weight
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug this into my computer directly?
No. It's an XLR microphone, so you need an audio interface or mixer with a mic preamp between the mic and your computer.
02Does it need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic and runs without phantom power. Leaving 48V on won't harm it, but it does nothing for this mic.
03Why is it so quiet compared to my other mics?
Sensitivity is –56dB, which is low even for a dynamic. Turn the preamp gain well up, or use an inline preamp booster if your interface runs out of clean gain.
04Do I need a separate pop filter?
There's a pop filter built into the grille. Working slightly off-axis handles most remaining plosives, though a foam windscreen helps if you talk very close.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Frequency Range
- 75Hz–18kHz
- Sensitivity
- –56dB re 1-volt/Pascal (1.6mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2dB @ 1kHz
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 320 ohms
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Hxwxd
- 214 mm x 53 mm x 53 mm
- Weight
- 695
2 detailsOther
- Directional Pattern
- Cardioid
- Acoustic Principle
- Dynamic
