Creating a quality podcast just got a lot easier with the RODE RODECASTER PRO : PODCAST PRODUCTION STUDIO a revolutionary podcast studio that incorporates all the professional tools of the trade in a compact all-in-one unit. It is well suited for professionals or for those who are just starting out and in need of a straightforward solution. The unit simplifies the technical aspects of podcast production so you can focus on making great content using the company's world-renowned broadcast-quality audio.
The RODECaster Pro integrates a mixer, sound effects player, phone tap for taking phone calls, recorder, and more, all in one box—saving you the time and hassle of setting up the components by yourself and at a cost significantly lower than buying them separately. It offers a powerful platform to get up and running right away, recording sophisticated podcasts in the studio or on the move.
Offering an internal recorder and a host of podcast-friendly features, the RODECaster Pro lets you produce and mix podcasts on the fly with up to four microphones, music, prerecorded segments, and remote guests on calls all going on at once. The unit offers mix-minus functions over the TRRS, Bluetooth, and USB connections facilitating echo-free interviews via phone or app calls. With smartly designed features like main host channel controls, programmable sound pads for launching jingles and FX, and APHEX processing that gives your voice the rich and warm sound of a professional broadcaster, this console is destined to become a standard in the field of podcast production.
The RODECaster Pro goes beyond what a traditional mixing console does. It is equipped with four high-quality XLR mic inputs, four discrete headphone outputs, eight faders to control audio levels, and Bluetooth, USB, and TRRS connectivity. The unit captures audio internally to a microSD card or to your computer via USB, and its flexible workflow lets you record a mixed-down stereo file for fast uploading to your hosting service while also recording each of the sources to its own track for later post-production.
Easy to operate with ergonomically located controls and a large full-colour touchscreen, the RODECaster Pro is ready to use within minutes of opening the box. Just add mics (such as the perfectly matched Rode PodMic), broadcast boom arms, headphones, and a microSD card, and you're ready to start recording your podcast or to begin streaming it live via your smartphone or computer.
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Professional Podcasting Made Easy
The RØDECaster Pro makes professional podcasting easy. With four studio-grade XLR microphone inputs and four headphone outputs, intuitive controls via a large full-colour touchscreen, automatic level setting and one-touch tone controls, you can be creating an incredible sounding podcast within minutes of taking it out of the box.
Broadcast-Pure Audio
Incredible audio quality is assured thanks to the RØDECaster Pro’s pristine Class A servo-biased microphone preamps, which deliver an incredibly clear, low-noise signal with any microphone. High-quality headphone and monitor outputs will ensure you can hear you and your guests in full definition. For that polished, professional sound, the RØDECaster Pro features powerful onboard audio processing, including a compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter and legendary APHEX Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™ broadcast effects, all accessible at the touch of a button and with complete control over every parameter, just like in the world’s best studios. Broadcast-pure audio.
Craft Your Sound
The RØDECaster Pro features eight programmable sound effects pads for instantly triggering sound effects, music, intro and outros, or ads rolls. You can record direct to a pad from any of the RØDECaster Pro’s inputs or simply assign audio from your computer. Each pad is highly customisable, with options for playback mode, colour-coding, and more, and you can store up to eight banks of sounds – 64 in total.
Stay Connected
Have a remote guest you want to chat to? Recording a podcast with your crew at a distance? Simply connect your phone to the RØDECaster Pro via Bluetooth™ or with a TRRS cable. The RØDECaster Pro even provides “mix-minus” audio to prevent echo being heard by the caller (without the need for complicated external hardware). Remote interviews never sounded so good.
Unparalleled Flexibility
The RØDECaster Pro operates as a standalone unit straight out of the box, recording your podcast directly to a microSD card (you can even podcast on the go with the RØDE DC-USB1). Connect to a computer via USB and use the RØDECaster Pro as a powerful audio interface for recording to your favourite audio software. Versatile multitrack recording capabilities allow you to edit your podcast endlessly in post-production and open up a world of possibility for livestreaming applications.
RØDECaster Pro User Guide
The RØDECaster Pro User Guide has everything you need to know about creating incredible podcasts with the RØDECaster Pro! This comprehensive guide covers everything from getting started to livestreaming to advanced podcast production. With something for beginners all the way through to the more experienced podcasters; the User Guide is for anyone who wants to take their RØDECaster Pro knowledge to the next level.
RØDECaster Pro Companion App
The RØDECaster Pro Companion App is designed to ensure the seamless connection between your RØDECaster Pro and a computer, giving you access to powerful features including sound pad customisation, granular effects and processing, saving and loading settings, podcast exporting and more. The RØDECaster Pro is also regularly enhanced with firmware updates, which are accessed via the Companion App.
RODE RODECaster Pro Specs | |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Display | 1 x Color Touchscreen |
Channels of I/O | USB: |
14 Input / 2 Output | |
Built-In DSP | Yes |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 48 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Microphone Preamps | 4 Preamps |
Built-In Microphone | None |
Input Level Adjustment | 8 x Fader |
Expansion Slots | None |
Signal Processing | |
Pad | None |
Gain/Trim Range | Mic Inputs: |
0 dB Up to +50 dB | |
Solo/Mute | Mute per Input Channel |
Connectivity | |
Analog Audio I/O | 4 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input |
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Line Input | |
4 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output | |
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output | |
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output | |
Phantom Power | 48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs) |
Digital Audio I/O | None |
Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB-C |
Host Connection Protocol | USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
USB (Non-Host) | None |
Sync I/O | None |
Network I/O | None |
MIDI I/O | None |
Wireless | Bluetooth |
Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth |
Performance | |
Frequency Response | Mic Inputs: |
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB | |
Monitor Outputs: | |
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB | |
Maximum Output Level | Monitor Outputs: |
+3 dBu | |
Headphone Output Power | 220 mW into 32 Ohms |
31 mW into 300 Ohms | |
Impedance | Mic Inputs: |
600 Kilohms (Balanced) | |
Dynamic Range | Mic Inputs: |
100 dB | |
EIN | -125 dBA |
Digital Audio | |
Sample Rates | 48 kHz (AD/DA Conversion) |
Bit Depths | 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion) |
Audio Storage & Playback | |
Memory Card Slot | 1 x microSD (Unspecified Type) |
Compatibility | |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.11 |
Windows 10 | |
Included Software | None |
Included Plug-Ins | None |
Mobile App Compatible | No |
Power | |
Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 12 V at 5000 mA, Center-Positive (Included) |
Anti-Theft Features | None |
Dimensions | 13.8 x 10.8 x 3.2" / 350 x 275 x 82 mm |
Weight | 4.2 lb / 1.9 kg |