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Compressor Settings for RODECaster Pro v2.1.0
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2024
- In today’s episode, we show you how to adjust the compressor settings on the RODECaster Pro to get loud, great sounding dialogue recordings for your podcasts, livestreams, or video. These settings are available with firmware version 2.1.0 and higher.
#RODECaster #NT1 #Compressor
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at school.learnli... including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- RODECaster Pro mixer/recorder - B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/N21CF
- RODE NT1 condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/Uz0w
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS lens - geni.us/gr47
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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
This is by far the BEST video explaining a Rodecaster Pro setting at all. Thank you!
Thanks Jose.
Every time I watch a video on compressors, I forget what I learned next time I go to apply them in my work. This, time, I think it's going to stick. This was an awesome tutorial for compressors in general, not just in relation to the Rodecaster Pro
Thanks Phillip and happy processing to you!
Hi Curtis, now that we are just in the middle of a distopic reality unfolding itself in front of our very eyes, I just wanted to come by and thank you for all the work, elegance and wisdom you put into your videos throughout the years and the knowledge and good times they provided. Love and respect from a simple viewer from Spain. Wish you and yours the best for the future.
Thanks so much Alejandro. Best wishes to you and your family!
I love the way you take your time and make certain we "get it" instead of just rattling off features on products as tho we already know everything already! I have watched nearly all your podcasting videos. And, I don't want to offend you, but: you have the most handsome hands! Could have been a surgeon!!! Smile!
Thanks Robert!
LOL - on a Comment in another popular TH-camr's review of the Rodecaster Pro, I responded to a proximity effect concern explaining Compressor functionality and sure enough, "Uncle Curtis" already nailed with an awesome explanation/demonstration! So here they come... Well done, Curtis!😎
Thanks!
Man, can you do a video like this for every setting? One can dream...
Working that direction.
@@curtisjudd Outstanding tutorial. I've played around with compression settings for years, but really didn't know what I was doing. now I do.
@@scotey Thanks Scott.
Great video, as usual Mr Judd! I am the FOH engineer for my church and do some broadcast mixing for another church’s livestream. The way I approach compression is very similar to yours. little bits of compression in multiple places. I like to give 3 or 4 dB of compression for vocal channels. When explaining what compression is, and what it’s for.. I tell people it’s for “decreasing dynamic range.” By that I mean the difference between the quietest parts and loudest parts. A lot of engineers simply think of compression as knocking or taming the tops or loudest parts.. but that isn’t the way see it. I think of compression as bringing UP the quietest parts.. If all you are doing is taming the tops or loud parts.. you’re really using your compressor as a ‘limiter.” While this does achieve a small amount of the goal - decreasing dynamic range - it’s not ideal. After all, you can control the peaks with channel gain. Really what you want to do is use the make up gain to bring up the quiet parts. The tops are going to remain the same whether you use compression or not - as I said, you’re going to use your channel gain to set those where you want ‘em. But when you use 3 dB of attenuation (compression) along with 3db of make-up gain, you’ve effectively decreased dynamic range by 6db. This is what gives consistency to the listener!
Thanks Jake - that's a useful way to explain it. Very much appreciated!
I've had the Rodecaster Pro now for about 6 months and it's only until watching your video did I realized how much better I could sound. Thank you brother!
Thanks! 👍
Judd, my fellow INTJ, always delivers. I’m satisfied with my sound now. It can definitely be better. But it’s good for now. I’ve watched two videos of yours on tweaking the settings. Thanks man! When it comes to AV product reviews & tutorials on TH-cam, you’re #1 and no, I’m not being biased. The reason is because you’re not reviewing in an effort to get someone to click on your affiliate links. You do it purely of love and passion. That makes a huge difference. You don’t even mention your links. For a long time, I didn’t know that you had affiliate links. That’s how unique your reviews are. Thanks man!! 💪🏾👏🏾👍🏾
Thanks David. Let's give it up for the INTJs! 🙌
I started out watching your videos with lighting, video, and now into audio. You do a great job with calm and clear instructional videos that have good technical information the average user can understand. These are much better than the overhyped voices begging for attention and showing unboxing videos. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Clint!
@Eric Parker The main use-case would be to connect your phone via bluetooth to the RODECaster Pro which would allow you to record the sound from your phone - either a call or perhaps music - to the RODECaster. You can also connect your phone with a physical cable to the RODECaster to do the same thing if you prefer a physical connection.
Hey Curtis, I am an engineer but I know jack about sound. That was excellent and very intuitive and helpful. Best tutorial on making my voice sound better with the Roadcaster Pro and beyond, indeed! Congrats!
Thanks David! 👍
Google search "Best compressor settings for Rodecaster Pro" brings me to my fav TH-cam audio channel. Go figure. Using your tips right now Curtis. I'm using the RCP now for all my LIVE interviews on TH-cam.
👍 Happy recording!
Curtis, that was a serious "pro-tip" regarding shutting off the Headphone Max Volume Limiter when adjusting the compression settings. I got stuck in that loop for too long and could not figure out what the problem was...thank you!
Glad it helped, thanks Kevin!
Holy crap! This didn't just explain to me how the Rodecaster Pro compression works, but also now I finally understand how compression works! Thank you for this. Great video! Your reward: I've let you notify me when you make new videos. And I NEVER allow that! :)
Thanks! Looking to publish more how-to videos for the RODECaster in the coming weeks. Best wishes!
Curtis you are the OG of audio, your videos are the best!!! Extremely helpful. Thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you. 5 minutes in and a quick tweak, it’s improved my sound already. Two thumbs up!
Excellent! Thanks!
Always great to see a Pro talking 🙏
Thanks 👍
One of the best Soundhelpvideos ever seen Bro
Kisses
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Great video, Curtis! 👊
Thanks RODE!
It looks like I was a bit late to the party. But I love this product. Makes life simple. Nice work Curtis. As always.
Thanks so much, Vincent!
This was super helpful. I was getting a robotic voice and this fixed it.
Glad it helped!
So glad they added this in! I actually use this more for live sports broadcasting than I do for podcast recording, and this level of control will be immensely helpful in that regard.
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This was a beautiful class! U got a student 4 life sir!!!
Thanks KC!
@@curtisjudd Thank u. I've repeated every class u have held on the RCP and hope Rode gives u more 2 lecture about! I needed this.
Once again, fantastic. Thank you! I already saw your video on the noise gate and it was amazing. Thank you so much for educating us sooo well. It would be great if you could release some other videos to explain the de-esser and the APHEX effects. THANKS
Thanks Andrés!
Thanks for all the detailed info- I learned a lot of new tricks! The Compressor has always kind of mystified me.
You bet - thanks for watching!
This was AMAZINGLY helpful and I can hear a nice difference already. Pleaseeeeeeeeeee tackle a Noise Gate video like this next.
Thanks! It is on the list for sure.
@@curtisjudd I would LOVE to see the video you hinted at in the Noise Gate video about using it for recording multiple people. Mic bleed is definitely a thing for me.
@@VierImageStudios Good news, covered the noise gate here: th-cam.com/video/yiKy6efd5cM/w-d-xo.html
Wow thanks. I was recording audio then adding music in later through the pre set buttons and when I'd listen back my voice would echo. This has helped heaps.
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Nice video - there is also an extra compressor to use on the whole mix go to the cog symbol, then channels, then Master bus Compressor. It is applied to the combined output including each mic input, smartphone, Bluetooth channels and the sound pads. 👍
Thanks Claymould!
Really useful guide to Compression with the Rodecaster Pro. Was entirely at sea before. Thanks a lot!
You are welcome!
This was excellent, thank you!
Thanks Nick!
Great breakdown of how the compressor really works.
Thanks Terry.
I just got my rodecaster pro, and your videos are awesome
Congratulations and happy recording!
Thank you for the review! I believe it’s possible to set compression in the companion app, so you won’t have to fight with touch screen to get exact values. Haven’t tried it myself, but I saw it in the official promo video.
Exactly right. I prefer it that way for the ease of precision.
Confirmed, it is possible if you are connected to your computer via USB.
BRILLIANT!! ABSOLUTELY THE EASIEST TO FOLLOW EVER!!!!
Thanks!
@@curtisjudd I sent you an email. Thank you in advance!!
Fantastic video. Thank you for putting it together and sharing with us.
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Thankyou! That was extremely helpful. I'm new to sound and whilst I sort of understood what each function did, I didn't know what it really meant the moment I started adjusting. Basically I was doing it by ear but I was never truly happy or knew if I was heading in the right direction.
This cleared the fog for me immensely!
Thanks!
Same here
Awesome video! Very helpful. As the voice of my show and having my hands off the technical aspects, this was really helpful in letting me know what I should be looking for. I’ve had to do some shows without a producer recently and I’ve been flailing. You did a really great job explaining the way the compressor works. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback!
Most helpful video I’ve found yet. Thanks!
Thanks Tony.
As always a great video!!! A very well explained compression feature, now is more clear to me how compression adjustments work and also its function and the effect they take on the audio. Good job friend!!!
Thanks Francisco!
Amazing as always! So helpful Mr. Judd! Thank you!
Thanks.
This was so helpful for my Podcast setup. THANK YOU!! Will you be doing any further tutorials on the Rodecaster Pro for things like noise gate? I had some weird dipping occurring and the source seemed to be the Noise Gate section. I appreciate the tips Curtis. You know your stuff!
Thanks Allegory & Elm. Yes, this coming Sunday we will post the Noise Gate how-to video. Best wishes!
@@curtisjudd I can't wait!!! The noise gate is driving me crazy!
Thanks for taking the mystery out of audio compression.
You're welcome and thanks for the feedback!
Thank you, Curtis, great video! I just ordered the Rodecaster Pro so this will come in handy!!
Congratulations! Happy recording!
Awesome! I need this. I've been having trouble getting the volume out of my SM7B. Using the Cloud Lifter and RodeCaster Pro but can't find the right mix. (I will have to watch the replay as I have another meeting at 3pm) Thank you Curtis!
I hope this helps!
@@curtisjudd Yes, it did. I would love walkthroughs on the other options like noise gate etc. You have helped me greatly.
Excellent review! Thank you very much!
Thanks D O.
So very helpful Curtis, thanks for walking us through this, after tinkering with the update and following your advice, voice is sounding great. Cheers!
Thanks Gary! Happy recording!
That was a very good explanation of how a compressor works - and how it works specifically on the Rodecaster Pro. Thank you. I also made a video about this device where I put it in a larger context and (very briefly!) walk through most of the effects with soundchecks. Thanks again :-)
Thanks IT Tech Tips!
Thank you. Honestly I’d happily pay for this kind of advice. Looking forward to hearing from you about the other effects.
Thanks Sigmund. 👍
Hi from Australia. Thank you Curtis for the video it was excellent and I have now subscribed. -:)
Thanks Peter.
Great follow up video, still super helpful!
Thanks!
Thank you Curtis that was awesome!
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This video was so freakin' helpful, easy to understand and great for un Non-Audio Engineers, thank you!
You’re welcome Sam.
Hi Curtis. This video was super helpful. I've been subscribed for some time now. Thanks again.
Thanks Tom.
Nice information as always 👌 I just updated to 2.1 firmware so far love it.
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Great explanation Curtis... Thank You!
Thanks Kevin.
Curtis Judd ... Hello again Curtis... What are your thoughts on the Tascam DR-44WL VS. Zoom H5?
@@kevindowd7769 I haven't used the Tascam DR-44WL first-hand so I'm not sure about that one. The H5 is decent though it can struggle a bit with dynamic microphones which require a lot of gain (like a SHURE SM7B).
Curtis Judd ... Thanks again Curtis, I really appreciate your work and assistance!
Yes, really simple and awesome way to explain. From a lot of videos I've saw I really loved this one. Fan here!
Thanks Bruno!
Thank you Curtis! Just got this one yesterday, perfect timing.
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Fantastic tutorial
Thanks Ryan.
You made the product easy to use thanks to your good explanation .. Thank you
Thanks Hakam.
These are great Curtis, Thank You! It's a shame Rode doesn't have a full manual for these settings. I'd LOVE to see a video from you the other effects too, especially the de-esser!
Thanks Law Offices!
Thanks for this video. You are the Best!
Thanks Carlos.
Great help. Thanks!
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That was a very helpful video. Would love to see the same thing for the Nose Gate with the Rodecaster. I think I'm close on my settings, but would love to better understand them to fine tune it better.
Thanks! I'm hoping we can cover that and the other effects soon.
Keep doing more tutorials. I'll pass it on
Will do, thanks.
Very useful and helpful video. Clear explanation. Thankyou.
Thanks Tim.
Learned a lot great video
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Great video. Thank you!
Thank you!
This is fantastic. Thank you so much! Highly appreciated, brother.
Thanks Diederik.
This video was awesome! Thank you so much!
Thanks Jeff.
Well done 👍 Makes me want this even more!
Thanks Jeff.
Hello Curtis! Thank you for your awesome work and presentation. I see you are really advanced at Rodecaster and what is important for me - you got also experience with Zoom P8. If you find time for a reply - would you mind explaining me, what is the difference in usage for SOLO (RCP) button in comparison to ON AIR (P8)? Are they adequate or completely different beasts? The ON AIR is very clear for me - if it's ON, you are recorded, streamed to all, when it's OFF you are not, but you are still heard. And how is that about SOLO button? Thanks in advance for your answer and time taken for answering. One of the best channels on audio there! Priceless and high quality content :)
The solo button is really just for setting things up before recording. It is basically just a way to mute all the other mics while you set up that one microphone channel that you Soloed. It is not useful for when you're on-air or while recording to take one person out of the mix like on the P8.
@@curtisjudd Thank You very much. I have also seen a comment or post somwhere online that the On Air functionality has been brought to the RCP finally. To achieve it you need to push together two buttons: SOLO + MUTE. Is it just a rumor or is it true 🤔? Anyway, thanks for response.
@@audiovid. Hmm, not that I know of. Probably best to contact RODE Support to confirm.
thanks so much for such a great video! do you have a walkthrough for the De-esser?
Thanks. I don't have a specific walkthrough of the de-esser, but that's a good idea for a future episode. Thanks.
@@curtisjudd thanks! And keep up the great content :) I almost feel like I’m a sound engineer... for one very specific console for what specific input 😂
Apologies for mispeaking on the Asio drivers. Did some further investigation and discovered there are Asio drivers for Windows 10 even with UAC 2.0 support, evidently there is still more instructions going on. That may hold true for other USB interfaces as well. Again my apologies for the incorrect information.
Thanks for the clarification, Vincent!
Curtis, Great reviews as ever! Ever compare the Rodecaster Pro to the Bose Mixers! I was surprised to learn that Rode seemed to be playing catch up and that the Bose product was both more robust, feature laden, and easily capable of both live performance in venues as well as live streaming. For the versatility and additional music oriented features, I'm heading for the Bose.
Hi Kenneth, Bose makes mixers? Model name or number? Link?
@@curtisjudd th-cam.com/video/BtJqMQHYRMc/w-d-xo.html
@@curtisjudd th-cam.com/video/CsncvrdLDic/w-d-xo.html
@@kennethgarcia25 Thanks - ok, so these were originally designed for their pillar microphone systems but can also be used as a stereo USB audio interface. Interesting. One limitation - output via USB looks to be stereo only. That's generally going to be fine for live streaming but a limitation if you want to do a multitrack recording. Thanks for the tip.
@@curtisjudd Thanks for evaluating this. You're right! Not replacing my Orion Studio for multitrack, but I was struck by the similarity of the device with the Rodecaster Pro.
When you say the new rodecaster firmware, do you mean that this is an upgraded rodecaster? So older rodecasters will not have these options? Thanks for the helpful videos!
Hi Graham, no, Just that you need to install the latest firmware on your RODECaster to get this functionality. Free download from the RODE site.
5:31 the deesser working too aggressive 😂😂
Sounds like a mouthful of cotton balls 😀
Great thank you
You're welcome.
Hi Curtis. Thanks for a great video on the rodecaster pro updated firmware. For a podcaster that is not a audio engineer this is very helpfull. Would you mind sharing your knowledge and opinion about the slider/volume level for the microfon(the gray slide for each channel). On previous videos you explained that 5 lines down from the top is where Røde says is Zero. In this demonstration you had it all the way up. If you have time I would love your input on two things, #1 Where is the best place to have is while setting your levels, compressor etc. and #2 where is the best place to have it while recording. Again, I'm learning all the time and my background knowledge on sound engineering is not very big. Thanks for all your help and great videos.
Hi Morten, it would appear, though I am not 100% certain, that they changed how the fader works. I put it at the top and the results were good with the latest firmware. I’ll see what I can find out from RODE.
Curtis Judd thank you for your quick reply. Sounds great that you maybe can get an answer from Røde, I’m curious what they will say. For me as a novice it’s difficult to figure out what the best position for the fader is. Because if, it is put at the top position for recording there is no headroom to play with doing the recording in case someone ends up not being loud enough. So for me with the limited knowledge those to question would be amazing to hear there response to, what position to adjust setting in and what position one should aim for at the beginning of the recording. Thanks again. #rodecaster #røde @røde
@@mortenlindkvist3390 You might be able to get an answer more quickly by contacting RODE Support. Best wishes!
Curtis Judd they were fast at rode and here is what they wrote me back
I’m hoping you will make a more great videos on the rest of the settings on the rodecaster pro, I’ll be looking out for them. Thanks again.
From rode, and thanks to them for always being there and wanting to engage with the community
Hi Morten,
Thanks for your email. Unfortunately there's not really an answer to these questions as they will depend on a range of factors, like environment you're recording in, the loudness of the person speaking into the microphone, the type of microphone on the channel, etc. This will come down to testing, and trial and error.
The sound processing features are quite advanced and there is a decent learning curve with these effects, so I would recommend not using them until you're familiar with each and how to appropriately set them. There are plenty of great, free resources out there (Chris Judd is a great example) on audio processing.
Jason T.
RØDE Microphones
Another valuable tutorial. Interested to see that you did all the setup with the slider for channel 1 all the way to the top. What's the difference/purpose/ rationale to make all the adjustments with the slider on max rather than say ... unity. Cheers
Great question - do you know where unity gain is on the fader on the RODECaster? RODE hasn't made that clear from what I can tell.
@@curtisjudd sorry I don't know, I was taking my cue from your other videos stating it's the 4/5 mark from the top. Was just surprised that you were not setting up based upon some mid (ish) way point. Thought it might be some sound engineer thing. Cheers
Hi Curtis, I have my NTG5 hooked up to it Since it doesn't have its own preset, I picked condenser and it seems as though it doesn't give me the option to fine tune the Compressor.
Hi Patrick, if you've already configured the settings we covered at the start of the video and that didn't make the audio processing settings available, you'll probably want to contact RODE support. Best wishes!
That's the best explanation of compression I've ever heard. The funny thing is before 2.1 we had no control of those settings, and as it turns out their default settings are pretty good. What's a typical scenario where you might change them... loud / quiet talkers... loud / quiet room noise, etc.?
Thanks Joe. I found that the default compressor setting on my voice sounded too aggressive. If you're happy with the results you're getting with the default, stick with it!
Question,is your MAIN compressor ON? Thank you for the video!
Very helpful and awesome detail on Compression! Can you do a video on Noise Gate with the RODECasterPro?
Thanks, yes.
This was really helpful! Could you do more videos on the other Effects included in the Rode?
Thanks, yes, planning on it!
@@curtisjudd Curtis why not do an in depth dive into using The Atem, the F6/8 as a module on your streaming course? or update your learn light and sound course with these great technologies?
Sorry man, you already did!
Thanks for a very helpful tutorial. I’m curious why you have the channel fader all the way up. Is it just for setting up the compressor or is that the way you use it in a typical recording operation. If the latter, why?
For the Shure SM7B, you need all the gain you can get with the RODECaster which is why it was up that far.
Hey Chris! Love your channel and also loving the Rodecaster Pro. Can you tell me what the music on this video is? It's so cool... Keep up the great work!
Hi Kwame, the song is "For the Kids" by a band called Utah. Links in the description if you're interested. It is available on Musicbed.com.
@@curtisjudd Thanks so much Chris! The way you respond to your community is an absolute inspiration. Really appreciate it.
GREAT tutorial! I just got the SHURE MV7 and the XLR connection didn't sound that great on a voiceover. I made the adjustments you suggested and I'm doing to re-record the voiceover.
Question: Do I need to keep the Rodecaster Pro Mic 1 volume button all the up on the board like you have in the video?
Thanks for your help!!!
Not necessarily - that was with the SM7B which requires more gain. I'd back off the fader a bit and see how that sounds. The MV7 does not require quite as much gain as the SM7B.
@@curtisjudd ok great, thanks man!!
The long back-ordered is RodeCaster is set to arrive tomorrow. If you select one of the Rode mics, does the unit automatically set the compression for you? When you export your finished podcast, what bitrate and loudness settings do you recommend? If you're using the trigger pad's for music, do you need to set compression levels for this pot too? Thanks for the great video, and aloha from Hawaii!
Hi Big Island Music Magazine! Congrats on the new RODECaster! No, the microphone preset just sets the phantom on or off and a default input level. The rest is up to you. For online, I usually normalize to -16 or -17 LUFS for loudness. There isn't a separate compressor for the music pads, but there is a bus/output compressor you can use to manage the final output dynamics. Best wishes and aloha!
The fact that you have the mic sliders all the up to max concerns me. Unity gain on the Rodecaster is 5 lines down from the top and I believe that's where the mic level should be as you fine tune your compressors. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Hello Maureen, you are correct. The SM7B requires a LOT of gain which is why I had the fader at its max setting. One could use a cloudlifter or fethead instead.
Curtis - on a slightly off topic subject -Canon US have recently launched 'EOS Webcam Utility Beta',which is downloadable from their website. It covers a wide range of models. I can't access this yet in UK, but would sure like to find out if it really does turn your DSLR & mirrorless camera into a live stream webcam connecting directly to a Mac or PC, without requiring a capture card. I know it's Beta, but how is the quality and connectivity.
Would make a nice podcast for you
Hi K Brueton, thanks for the idea. I'd like to cover this but don't have any of these cameras at the moment. But seems like a really nice option for those which have these cameras already.
I can’t adjust my audio settings with a slide bar. I only have an On and Off option and that’s it. Maybe I have an older software installed? Need help if possible. Thanks
Make sure to get the latest software from RODE. Then be sure to follow the setup at the start of this video.
Hi Curtis, I just received my Rodecaster and studied this video on compressor intently! First time I ever had to keep pausing and rewinding your same video over and over and over again, LOL! Question please: Have you (or will you) made other videos on proper settings for the other menu choices such as High-pass Filter, Noise Gate, De-esser, Aphex? I notice those other menu choices already have certain presets applied by default when the "Processing" button is enabled in the "Audio Processing" menu. Should I just leave those default presets alone for those other menus (High-pass, Noise Gate, etc), or do they need to be adjusted differently? Thank you much!!
Hi Casey, we have a couple more videos you might find of interest:
Noise Gate: th-cam.com/video/yiKy6efd5cM/w-d-xo.html
Compressor: th-cam.com/video/By8k_E8bFYw/w-d-xo.html
I haven't covered the others. I would NOT generally recommend using default settings except as a starting point. But turn them on and see if they sound better. Always use your ears to determine if an effect is making things better or worse and leave any effects on which are not making things better.
@@curtisjudd Thanks a whole bunch, Curtis, I appreciate it!!
Nice video, i got my Podcaster Pro today and i want to set it up, but i dont have a touchscreen like you. Mine is just black, how do i activate the screen?
Hmm, the screen comes on the RODECaster Pro is powered on. If that isn't happening, you'll probably want to contact RODE Support. Best wishes!
Great video - THX. Hey. I have updated my Rodecaster Pro, but I do not have different colors on the "buttons" 1 to 4 for the microphones. Can you set this?
Hmm, I didn’t have to set it. Might want to contact RØDE support.
Dear Curtis. Thank you very much for the thoroughly explanation. I have the same set but haven't tried yet about speaker monitor feature. Will the monitor speaker automatically muted when we rise up the fader? There's an option on advance menu called "automatically mute outputs". I am so curious about that, but I have no monitor speakers yet. Thank you for the kind help.
Hi The King. That setting automatically mutes the speakers/monitors outputs as soon as any of the faders are open, meaning higher than their lowest setting.
@@curtisjudd Thank you very much for the information, Curtis. Stay safe and keep healthy living!
hey Curtis if i record with the rodecaster pro could i upload to garage band to edit or another editing software. Ive been using gargeband, but maybe Adobe Audition is better. tHANKS
Hi, yes, you can edit it in Garageband or Audition or any other digital audio workstation app.
Curtis Judd awesome thanks Curtis. I’m familiar with adobe premier I edit with that. Maybe I should use audition to edit my pods since I’m familiar with adobe
@@FieldRows That makes sense.
Thanks so much for this video Curtis, SUPER helpful and I know actually understand what all those settings do! Can I just ask, does the compressor work on all the incoming channels as Id like to compress the audio of my Zoom callers which Ive coming in on my FX channel on the Rodecaster?
Hi Seasiders Podcast, It looks like you can turn on the processors on the USB, Phone, and Bluetooth channels but I don't see a way to change the settings like we showed here, just on or off for compressor, de-esser, high-pass filter, Aural Exciter, and Big Bottom. No noise gate, unfortunately.
@@curtisjudd Thanks for the reply pal! Do you think that it takes the compressor settings you set on the vid, and uses them as a kind of 'default' settings for all other channels?
Ah that really annoying there is no noise gate for the external channels as I get a problem with remote users having bad mics on Zoom calls. Was hoping to gate all that noise out. Do you reckon Rode will implement that in the future? Cheers...John
@@seasiderspod John, no, I suspect it uses the original factory default settings which I found to be rather unpleasant. No idea what they plan to implement but perhaps you could drop that suggestion to them via their support desk?
Curtis Judd yeah think I’ll do that! Thanks again for your great videos BTW 👍🏻
Another inspiring review Curtis. I have a question:
I am a total newbee to podcasting and have just ordered Rodecaster Pro.
How would I connect my xlr mic to my canon sl2 at the same time using my Rodecaster as the audio recorder. Is this possible? or would you recommend buying something like a Zoom h5, which I can get new in UK for around 250 UK Pounds.
Hi K, thanks. In theory it is possible though some cameras work better with this than others. I have a cable on order to test this myself in the next few weeks. Standby for an upcoming video on that.
I will say up front that the RODECaster Pro wasn't really meant to be a mixer to feed audio to cameras so it is a bit of a non-standard use case from the perspective of RODE. But we'll give it a try and see what works. :)
@@curtisjudd Thanks Curtis. Looking forward to that if your schedule permits.
Nice coverage on compressor ops. Is there also a limiter or is the compressor the limiter?
Thanks Allen. There are channel compressors and a master bus compressor. I usually set up the master bus compressor like a limiter though it tops out at a 10:1 ratio which is not ideal for limiting.
Great review!
Although one of the reasons why I want the RCP is because of how easy it is for beginners. Will turning on the compressor setting by default be enough without having to manually tweak the numbers?
Thanks Jed, it is worth a try. I didn't like the default compressor sound on my voice, but it might be ok on yours.