RODE Microphones Procaster User Manual

Specifi cationsIntroduction

Procaster

Instruction Manual

Thank you for investing in the Procaster™ broadcast
quality dynamic microphone.

The Procaster™ has been designed as a no-compromise
microphone for On-Air broadcast use.

Featuring a tight polar pattern and tailord for voice frequency
response, the Procaster™ is perfect for every application where a
great sounding, rugged microphone with superior ambient noise
rejection is demanded.

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 a comprehensive range of accessories for the Procaster™
and other

microphones.

Acoustic
principle:

Polar pattern: Cardioid

Frequency range: 75Hz ~ 18,000Hz

Output
impedence:

Sensitivity: -56dB ± 2 dB re 1V/Pa

Output
connection:

Net weight:

Dimensions:

Dynamic

(see graph)

(see graph)

320Ω

(1.6mV @ 94 dB SPL) @ 1 kHz

3-pin XLR
balanced output between
pin 2(+), pin 3(-)
and pin 1 (ground)

695g (1.53lbs)

Length: 214mm (8.425”)
Width: Ø53mm (2.086”)

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Microphones

Sydney, Australia

Frequency response:

Polar response:

-2.0

-10.0

-20.0

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Warranty

Using the Procaster

Features

All microphones are warranted for one year from date of

purchase. You can extend that to a full ten years if you register

online at www.rodemic.com.

The warranty covers parts and labour that may be required to

repair the microphone during the warranty period. The warranty

excludes defects caused by normal wear and tear, modifi cation,

shipping damage, or failure to use the microphone as per the

instruction guide.

If you experience any problems, or have any questions regarding

your

microphone, fi rst contact the dealer who sold it to

you. If the microphone requires a factory authorised service,

return will be organised by that dealer.

We have an extensive distributor/dealer network, but if you have

diffi culty getting the advice or assistance you require, do not

hesitate to contact us directly.

Microphones

International

PO Box 6685
Silver water NSW 2128 Australia
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

USA

P.O. Box 4189
Santa Barbara, CA 93140-4189
Ph: 805 566 7777
Fax: [phone]

• The Procaster™ is a broadcast-grade end-address

microphone, and for optimum results you should address the

microphone at a distance of no more than 5cm (2”).

• The Procaster™ comes complete with a microphone stand-

mount (RM2) which should be used to attach the microphone

to a good quality stand.

The stand-mount includes a thread adaptor allowing

connection to either 3/8” or 5/8” stand threads.

Alternatively the PSM1 shock mount is optionally available to

isolate the microphone from external vibrations.

• Always use a high quality microphone cable and ensure that it

is wired Pin 1 shield, Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-).

• After use the Procaster™ should be wiped with a dry, soft

cloth and placed in its protective zip pouch.

• An absorbent crystal pack is supplied with the Procaster™.

This should stay in the zip pouch at the head of the

microphone when not in use to prevent any build up of

moisture.

When the crystals turn pink, they can be dryed out in an oven

at 100 - 150 degrees celsius for approximately ten minutes.

Once they turn blue they can be reused.

• Broadcast sound quality

• High output dynamic capsule

• Balanced, low impedance output

• Internal shock mounting of capsule for

low handling noise

• Internal pop-fi lter to reduce plosives

• Robust, all metal construction

• Designed & manufactured in Australia

• Full 10 year guarantee*

Accessories

RM2

stand mount

(included)

ZP1

zip pouch
(included)

Technical Support

For information and technical suppor t questions contact:
[e-mail]

In the Unites States and Puer to Rico, contact
usasuppor [e-mail] or call 805 566 7777

In Australia, contact oz suppor [e-mail] or call [phone]

Anywhere except Australia, the United States and Puerto Rico,
contact [e-mail] or call [phone]

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PSM1

shock mount

(optional)

PSA1

studio arm

(optional)

*Online product registration required.

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