Product Comparison: Rode Podcaster vs Rode NT-USB

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Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone

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Rode NT-USB Condenser Microphone

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General Specifications

Brand

Rode

Model

Procaster

NT-USB

Origin

Australia

China

About the Product

The RØDE Procaster is a professional broadcast quality dynamic microphone, specifically designed to offer no-compromise performance for voice applications in the broadcast environment. Featuring a tight polar pattern and tailored-for-voice frequency response, the Procaster is perfect for every application where a great sounding, robust microphone with superior ambient noise rejection is demanded.

The NT-USB is a highly versatile side-address microphone that is ideal for recording singing and musical performances in addition to spoken applications such as podcasting and voice-over. It is fully compatible with all mainstream recording applications on both Windows and Mac OS based computers, as well as the Apple iPad using RØDE Rec, GarageBand, or any other recording app that accepts an external microphone.

What customers say about "General Specifications"

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

8.5 in.

7.24 in.

Width

2.2 in.

2.44 in.

Depth

2 in.

1.97 in.

Weight

1.34 lbs.

1.15 lbs.

Rode Podcaster

Rode NT-USB

Rode Podcaster

Rode NT-USB

Rode Podcaster

Rode NT-USB

Rode Podcaster

Rode NT-USB

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone

It's definitely high quality. It's a heavy mic.
Heavy and durable.
Solid Construction. It's built like a tank.
Sounds great, audio like much more expensive mics or better, bullet proof construction.

Rode NT-USB Condenser Microphone

The microphone has a metal body and has good weight to it. I am very impressed with its construction and voice quality.
It's probably not the best for traveling but it does come with a case and it's totally user friendly.
Size, you say? This mic is big. REALLY big. It's larger than the Blue Yeti. and it doesn't fold away easily.
I am giving it 4 stars due to the reason if it being so heavy. It makes it hard to keep it on a microphone stand due to the weight.

Features

Recording Patterns

Cardioid

Recording Sample Rates

18bit / 8-48kHz

16bit / 48kHz

Min. Frequency Response

40 Hz

20 Hz

Max. Frequency Response

14 kHz

20 kHz

System Requirements

Windows, Mac OS X

Extras

28mm dynamic capsule, Internal capsule shock mounting, 3.5mm stereo headphone output with volume control built-in to body, 10 year extended warranty when you register your microphone

Pop shield, Tripod desk stand, Ring mount, Direct mix control between mic input and source output

Min. Frequency Response
Max. Frequency Response

Rode Podcaster

Rode NT-USB

Rode Podcaster

Rode NT-USB

What customers say about "Features"

Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone

This is the perfect mic for long form narration and recording audio books.
If you are constantly battling poor acoustics or environmental noise and you want a professional broadcast quality sound, this mic is the one you want.
Noise reduction is unmatched.
Nice pouch included for transport.
No bundles yet available to include a shockmount.

Rode NT-USB Condenser Microphone

I am no audio pro, but for the training videos we have been putting together (10 hours total produced video) they have worked extremely well, no gain, no post required on any of the audio.
This mic has an amazing tone, its warm and clear on vocals.
I purchased this microphone to record photography tutorials in conjunction with a screen recording tool. It's easy to set up and use and the sound quality is outstanding.
The sound is excellent. Deep bass, the upper frequencies are clean and bright without falling into sibilance. This is a great mic for acoustic instruments.
Very good quality sound. I have used it to record alto saxophone & flute, and it does a very good job capturing the sound of these horns. Great buy for the price range.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications