RODE Microphones Podcaster User Manual

Podcaster

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for investing in the Podcaster, the
world’s fi rst broadcast sound quality USB microphone.

Those of you who are fi rst time customers, 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 in 52 countries.

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.

Ju st plu g in the
cable, launch your recording or video editing program
and begin. It is that simple.

In the following pages, you’ll fi nd a detailed description
of the features of the
step-by-step instruction for its setup.

Please take the time to visit www.rodemic.com and
register your microphone for a full ten year warranty.

While there you can view studio tips and techniques, as
well as browse the comprehensive range of accessories
for the Podcaster and other

Podcaster with the supplied USB

Podcaster, as well as a

microphones.

Peter Freedman

Microphones

Sydney, Australia

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Specifi cations

Acoustic
Principle:

Active
Electronics:

Directional
Pattern:

Frequency
Range:

Sensitivity: -51dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz

Maximum SPL: 115 dB

Signal/Noise: >78 d B

Analogue
Output I/F:

Resolution: 18bit s

Dynamic (neodymium) 28mm

Analogue signal conditioning +
A/D and USB interface

Cardioid

40Hz ~ 14kHz
(see graph)

(2.8mV @ 94dB SPL)
±3dB @ 1kHz

Headphone audio output for
monitoring. Drives 150mW into
32 Ω. Output level adjustment.

Audio Control
I/F:

Power
Requirement:

Output
Connection:

Net Weight: 610g (21.5 oz )

Packed Weight:

Dimensions

AC97

Power supplied via USB port

USB Digital Interface

1025g (36oz)

215 x 56 x 52mm

8.5 x 2.2 x 2”

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Specifi cations

Frequency Response

Polar Response

Features

• High quality broadcast sound

• Dynamic capsule (neodymium) 28mm

• 18-bit Resolution, 8kHz to 48kHz sampling

• Windows and Mac compatible

• Tight cardioid pattern for superior off-axis sound

rejection

• Powered by USB bus

• Includes microphone mount and 3m (40”) USB

cable

• 3.5mm stereo headphone jack output with volume

control

• Designed and manufactured in Australia

• Full 10 year guarantee*

*Online product registration required.

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