Rode PODCASTER User Manual
USB MICROPHONE
USB MICROPHONE
(
EMC, LVD
)
Instruction Manual
Thank you for investing in the Podcaster, the world first broadcast
sound quality USB microphone.
Those of you who are first time customers, you may be interested
to know that we are one of the largest and most respected professional
microphone companies in the world. Our studio microphones are the ‘tone’
behind some of the biggest hits of the last decade and our award winning
live performance microphones are on tour daily throughout the world.
When looking and listening to our microphones many people ask “How
can achieve this level of quality and performance at such
reasonable prices when others can’t?” The answer is simple and logical.
spends millions of dollars on R&D. We have the best automated
machinery and incorporate high volume production technologies. When
you invest as we do, the costs drop dramatically. We pass on these
savings to our customers and have been doing this with our studio
microphones since 1992. This philosophy has seen us win multiple
national and international awards for performance and quality and is why
stands alone in the industry for an unbeatable combination of
quality performance and price.
The Podcaster has been designed for any application where
recorded voice clarity and direct digital connection is demanded.
Designed with Podcasting as a main use, this revolutionary microphone is
also perfect for adding voice-overs while editing digital video, and for the
‘on location’ reporter who can quickly record on a laptop and then simply
e-mail this to the studio for instant broadcast.
Just plug in the Podcaster with the supplied USB cable, launch
your recording or video editing program and begin. It is that simple. For
expanded control, download the Podcaster software (available from
www.rodepodcaster.com).
In the following pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features
of the Podcaster, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup,
and full product specifications.
As a Podcaster owner you now have full access to the site
www.rodepodcaster.com. This site offers hosting as well as other
interesting podcasting information.
If you have any questions or comments, you can log onto our website:
www.rodemic.com where there are answers to frequently asked queries
as well as our contact details.
Peter Freedman,
President of Rode Microphones
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Specifications
Acoustic Principle:
Dynamic 28 mm
Active Electronics:
Analogue signal conditioning + A/D and USB interface.
Pickup Pattern:
Cardioid.
Frequency Response:
40 Hz ~ 14 kHz.
Sensitivity:
-51 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (2.8 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 3 dB
Maximum SPL:
115 dB
Signal/Noise:
> 78 dB
Analogue Output I/F:
Headphone audio output for monitoring.
Drives150mW into 32Ω. Output level adjust.
Digital Output Interface:
USB
Resolution:
18 bits
Audio Control I/F:
AC97
Power Requirements:
Power supplied from USB port.
Weight:
610g (21.5 oz)
Packed Weight:
1025g (36 oz)
Dimensions:
Length: 215mm (8 ”)
Height: 56mm (2 ”)
Width: 52mm (2 ”)
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Specifications cont.
Frequency range:
40 Hz - 14kHz
Features
• High quality broadcast sound.
• Dynamic capsule.
• 18-Bit Resolution, 8KHz to 48KHz sampling.
• Windows and Mac compatible.
• Tight Cardioid pattern for superior off axis sound
rejection.
• Powered from USB Bus.
• Includes Microphone Stand Mount and a 3m (40”) USB
cable.
• Internal capsule shock mounting.
• 3.5mm stereo headphone jack output with volume control.
• Designed & manufactured in Australia.
• Full 10 year guarantee* (Conditions apply, see page 17)
dB re 1 V./Pa
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Podcaster layout
STATUS
LED
LOCKING
COLLAR
USB
CONNECTION
HEADPHONE
VOLUME
CONTROL
HEADPHONE
OUTPUT
Fig. 2
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