Back in the day, my Audio/RF Engineer put together an amazingly powerful and versatile board setup for the local radio station where I was Host/Manager. We were so proud of what we accomplished, and one of the Trades did a story about our ingenuity and ability to bring it in at about $100,000. Today with my Rodecaster Pro II I do it for $699.00 U.S. Wheee!
Love the submixes feature, the only thing I‘d love to improve on it is an indication/warning about them on the main screen. I was stupid enough once to mute mic 1 from the SD cards output mix (for testing) and later trying to record a podcast only to realize that I forgot to reset it and thus have recorded nothing. 🙈
@@rodemic I can’t wait for this easier. Having victual channels to assign to individual .exe files would be great as well as obs audio to directly change virtually with our manual faders
This is definitely a giant step in the right direction. No additional virtual tracks yet, but having the existing I/O (both virtual and physical) puts the RCP2 on par with my Yamaha MG mixer now. I'm still a little jealous how the free software mixer (Rode Unify) is still way more powerful than the RCP2.
I bought this one today. I'm so satisfied with quality and functionality, but I request one thing. Multi channel USB output is only available from PC or Mac. I'd really appreciate if iPad is able to handle multi channel output with Pro Caster II. It makes really handy backing-track-feed system on live stage use.
As a streamer it would be nice to just be able to quick swap between mixes. Most of the time I'm not interacting with my main mix (set it and forget it but occasionally tweaks need to be made) but instead adjusting what I'm hearing through my headphones. There needs to be a simple hot swap to change between mixes.
Those of us who use it for radio broadcasting, need to talk on the phone with the listener in pre-listening. When someone calls to go live, we need to be able to talk with them before we introduce them live, and that only by pre-listening. I think it could be simple to press "pre-fader" on the microphone and the phone channel and be able to talk to the one on the phone without taking off the headphones.
Can we also have more digital channels via the USB connectors please? For example, USB 1 carries two separate digital bidirectional channels, why not have another two channels on USB2 or even three on each physical USB connector?
The on thing I can't find the answer to is creating audio sources. For example, with the GoXLR, I have a Mic, Chat, Game, and music fader (would also love to have two more faders: system and samples). Can I have the same setup with the RodeCaster? Can I have a separate channel for chat (discord), game, music, etc., and all be controlled by faders?
Unfortunately it can do about half of that. We are waiting on an update for “virtual channels” to make this a better solution for streamers. Right now you can have a fader each for : mic, system/game (usb 1), music and other apps (usb2), and a fader for discord chat… however all those faders can only mix into 2 stereo output sources when using 2 usb cables. So even though you have multiple faders… you only have 2 outputs. More control is necessary when steaming to have more outputs
Hey Alex! Thanks for the feedback. As we do all of our processing and mixing within a DAW, we record with all processing off on the RØDECaster Pro II. In the Audio Post process, our in-house Sound Designer uses a combination of noise reduction tools as well as EQ, compression, de-essing, and limiting to enhance the sound captured by our incredible microphones!
Hi guys! Very useful feature! Thank you for the continuous improvement of the system! Does anyone know how to set up the following action from pressing a pad: Incoming audio or voice, for example from a computer, to be processed in real time by default FX distortions? Actually the same thing that works by default through the mics inputs, but with a different sound /voice source.
I installed the Realtek drivers from my motherboard's website during the Windows installation. I now have the Rodecaster Pro 2 and have already installed the Rode Central software. Do I still need to install the ASIO drivers for the Rodecaster Pro 2? I already have audio drivers (Realtek) installed. If yes, do I need to select anything new? I use the rodecaster only to separate my audio tracks in OBS and to speak with my Shure SM7B
There is a driver, which you can find on the downloads section of the RØDECaster Pro II product page - rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mixers/rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro-ii If you have any further questions, our Support Team will be able to assist you - help.rode.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Hey there, this can absolutely be done on RØDECaster devices. We have two tutorial posts about this- how to separate your computer's audio sources onto channels on the RØDECaster, and another about how to get your RØDECaster's mix onto separate channels in OBS. You can find them in the #FAQ channel of our Discord server here: discord.gg/audio-video-pros-by-rode-1001456982777155634
I have a request. Please include timecode features with the Rode Caster Pro 2 via a firmware update if possible. And if it's not possible on the RCP2, please have that feature in the next iteration of the RCP, so that it becomes easier to sync audio and video in post. Thanks !
I’ve been dual PC streaming with the RCP 2 for a few months now and it works great though it would be nice to have an output delay or sync offset on just the mic rather than the whole stream, also this thing is in dire need of a printed manual, you know the 500 page bible kind…just saying
Hey Robert, glad to hear you love it for your dual-PC setup. One of the reasons why we don't create an exhaustive physical manual of products like this, is because we're updating them so often! The best place for RCP II knowledge is here: rode.com/en/user-guides/rodecaster-pro-ii
Hi Rode. RCP2 has flexibility to route both input and output. By your explanation can I use it for two radio streaming channel simultaneously? I plan to use USB1 as channel A, while the USB2 for channel B. Both USB channels will be routed to respective mic for each channel. In a simple word, can I use RCP2 to handle 2 radio streaming at the same time? Please advice. Thank you!
I bought a Rodecaster pro 2 at release and had to return it after one week. Until this thing comes down in price I’m not pulling the trigger again. As a twitch streamer it just doesn’t make sense for me yet. My GoXlr is just easy to use and nothing that’s been done so far leaves me with a reason to jump ship yet.
Sorry to hear it didn't suit! But we understand that this solution might not suit every streamer, so don't forget our Service Team are always on hand to chat through your setup so we can help you select gear that is right for your needs. 🙌
I'm still a little confused, I want my Mic/Discord to be over all louder than my game volume. I understood lowering my mic in my own ears but what about game play? I'd like it to be normal for me but quiet for my stream. I just purchased my Duo yesterday and still have some learning to do. In the headphones area where I adjusted my mic, is that the same place where I'd change how loud my game volume is to me vs my stream? Again I'm just a bit overwhelmed. Any links for references?
Hey Adrian, there's more info in our User Guide here: rode.com/en/user-guides/rodecaster-duo/setting-up-channels-and-outputs and of course our Service Team are always here to help: rode.com/contact
I have an issue when I adjust the brightness of the buttons I hear a small noise (some hiizz) when I turn down the brightness of the buttons, so can it be fixed?
My USB 2 audio is only linked to Pro II chat. The only way to hear my gaming PC audio in stream is through that channel, but it feeds through my mic in Discord...if I unlink it from Pro II chat, I lose my game audio altogether. How can I unlink while still having USB 2 feed through?
How is it possible that this question is two days old at the time of writing, whilst also at the time of writing, this video was posted only minutes ago?
And to answer the question - is sounds like a common misconception about routing. Routing works on the outputs, not the inputs. You need to adjust the routing for the output device you have connected to Discord, not the input device your gaming PC is connected to. Assuming that: - your gaming PC is connected to USB 2 - so the game audio is coming in on USB Secondary - you have USB1 Chat connected to Discord as the input and output device You need to go to the routing for USB1 Chat, and deactivate USB Secondary. This will prevent your game audio (on USB Secondary) from being heard on the USB1 Chat output (which is what is being fed to Discord). I hope that helps!
Bought one of these after reading some comments online (that virtual channels would be coming "in the next updates") from 3 months ago. Is this realistically happening in the next month or so? Otherwise I will have to return it for a different solution; this seemed to be the perfect all in one device for streaming.
If they said it was coming for sure, then it’s coming. I waited forever for the submix update, and felt like you probably feel typing your comment. A month later it was released and I was a happy boy.
Nothing can improve the rode podmic. It is a problematic mic every-which way you look at it. Its weighs too much, pops too much and the gain is still low. It weighs so much that no normal boom arm is able to bear its weight. And when you use a heavy boom arm like the samson mba38 that has its downsides like causing your table to warp over time. And I doubt very much that a rodecaster pro could improve its audio quality. I don't understand why rode pushed that mic instead of making a new version of the rode procaster or reducing its price. My advice would be if you're low on budget get a shure sm57 or the samson dynamic mic with USB. If you can buy the rode procaster or shure SM7b. The rode podmic, waste of money. Rode should not have pushed this product ever but still they keep on pushing it in these new videos.
I really wish RC2 would stop being over complicated. Or at least , have a mode which can simplify things further. I wish you would implant a routing tick table like goxlr, and beacn mix create use with more out put channels for apps etc. So, like game, music etc you have one dedicate outpuut for discord so why not more? In my eyes if i cant find or figure something out within a few clicks, its over complicated and ends up being a useless piece of hardware. I currently own RC2, goxlr, and beacnmix create I really would like to start using RC2 but keep finding my self switching back to beacn mix create. Beacn and goxlr, got it right with the routing. So please rode, implant a streamers mode that has these added features which in return simplfys but still keeps the pro look. Maybe then Ill start using RC2 again. Until then, its sat gathering dust.(Sorry for sounding negative)
I agree with you. Their software could use a a lot of work to make it very simplified for people who just pick it up. Being able to directly route each track to any program source on your computer would be ideal
This has been so much fun to use. It’s crazy how useful it is 🤯
Please do a tutorial on this Tom, Thanks
Hi, when next update?
this is great but we need to be able to assign channels to apps like spotify and be able to control with faders! that would be awesome !
Thanks for letting us know your feedback!
Its not just his feedback, its the feeback of every user.@@rodemic
This is extremely useful! All these features on top of the dual USB functionality makes this just unbeatable for streaming.
I think with all those updates, I might need to buy a second Rodecaster Pro II for a second setup. because it‘s so powerful 😄
Back in the day, my Audio/RF Engineer put together an amazingly powerful and versatile board setup for the local radio station where I was Host/Manager.
We were so proud of what we accomplished, and one of the Trades did a story about our ingenuity and ability to bring it in at about $100,000.
Today with my Rodecaster Pro II I do it for $699.00 U.S.
Wheee!
Love the submixes feature, the only thing I‘d love to improve on it is an indication/warning about them on the main screen. I was stupid enough once to mute mic 1 from the SD cards output mix (for testing) and later trying to record a podcast only to realize that I forgot to reset it and thus have recorded nothing. 🙈
Oh, bummer! Will pass on the feedback to the team for you, my friend.
Still no additional virtual tracks😩please... i'm on my knees begging
PLEASE
We hear you!
@@rodemic We love you!
@@rodemic I can’t wait for this easier. Having victual channels to assign to individual .exe files would be great as well as obs audio to directly change virtually with our manual faders
@@rodemic Less lag or a higher refresh rate on the built in display would be perfect too
This is definitely a giant step in the right direction. No additional virtual tracks yet, but having the existing I/O (both virtual and physical) puts the RCP2 on par with my Yamaha MG mixer now. I'm still a little jealous how the free software mixer (Rode Unify) is still way more powerful than the RCP2.
Appreciate, the love. The additional virtual devices are something we're working on, so watch this space!
@@rodemic Hey! Any update on additional virtual devices? A timeline on that would absolutely convince me to pull the trigger on purchasing the RCP2
Please give us an estimated date on that release. It would be so awesome!@@rodemic
Hi, first things first, a really good tutorial. BUT I and a whole lot of people desperately need some new virtual putputs and inputs
Thanks! Will pass on the feedback for you. 🫶
@@rodemic thank you do much
A few more virtual tracks and this then will be a streamers delight!😊
I bought this one today. I'm so satisfied with quality and functionality, but I request one thing. Multi channel USB output is only available from PC or Mac. I'd really appreciate if iPad is able to handle multi channel output with Pro Caster II. It makes really handy backing-track-feed system on live stage use.
Thank you for the feedback! We'll pass it onto the team 😊
I see y'all stepping up the thumbnail game 👀 Nice
I would like rode to come up with a better version of sennheiser mkh 416, one with a USB port and 32bit sampling
This is it, the next RodeCaster Pro III will definitely have the motorised faders.
The RØDECaster Pro III will be controlled by telekinesis 😉
As a streamer it would be nice to just be able to quick swap between mixes. Most of the time I'm not interacting with my main mix (set it and forget it but occasionally tweaks need to be made) but instead adjusting what I'm hearing through my headphones. There needs to be a simple hot swap to change between mixes.
Don’t forget about us Rodecaster 1 folks 😢
The original RØDECaster will continue to be supported with updates where needed. ☺️
Those of us who use it for radio broadcasting, need to talk on the phone with the listener in pre-listening. When someone calls to go live, we need to be able to talk with them before we introduce them live, and that only by pre-listening. I think it could be simple to press "pre-fader" on the microphone and the phone channel and be able to talk to the one on the phone without taking off the headphones.
a question: how can you do live radio broadcast when , they say, there is a delay from your lips to your earphones?
@@best1039 only if you use BLUETOOTH headphones.
Can we also have more digital channels via the USB connectors please? For example, USB 1 carries two separate digital bidirectional channels, why not have another two channels on USB2 or even three on each physical USB connector?
I’m waiting for this as well 😢
Do you need this if you buy multiple rode nt1 5th gen with USB ?
The on thing I can't find the answer to is creating audio sources. For example, with the GoXLR, I have a Mic, Chat, Game, and music fader (would also love to have two more faders: system and samples). Can I have the same setup with the RodeCaster? Can I have a separate channel for chat (discord), game, music, etc., and all be controlled by faders?
Unfortunately it can do about half of that. We are waiting on an update for “virtual channels” to make this a better solution for streamers. Right now you can have a fader each for : mic, system/game (usb 1), music and other apps (usb2), and a fader for discord chat… however all those faders can only mix into 2 stereo output sources when using 2 usb cables. So even though you have multiple faders… you only have 2 outputs. More control is necessary when steaming to have more outputs
Your voice sounds amazing. What settings do you use with rodecaster and what do you do post edit? I just bought the rodecaster 2. Love it!
Hey Alex! Thanks for the feedback. As we do all of our processing and mixing within a DAW, we record with all processing off on the RØDECaster Pro II. In the Audio Post process, our in-house Sound Designer uses a combination of noise reduction tools as well as EQ, compression, de-essing, and limiting to enhance the sound captured by our incredible microphones!
So happy I don’t have to figure it all out by myself.🎉
Hi guys! Very useful feature! Thank you for the continuous improvement of the system!
Does anyone know how to set up the following action from pressing a pad: Incoming audio or voice, for example from a computer, to be processed in real time by default FX distortions?
Actually the same thing that works by default through the mics inputs, but with a different sound /voice source.
GREAT VIDEO, THANKS. ARE WE ABLE TO USE BT SPEAKERS AND MAKE A COSTUME MIX TO IT TOO?.. AND IF SO, HOW?... THANK YOU...
Hey there, we aren't sure what you mean by "costume mix" but Bluetooth speakers will work 😊
I installed the Realtek drivers from my motherboard's website during the Windows installation. I now have the Rodecaster Pro 2 and have already installed the Rode Central software. Do I still need to install the ASIO drivers for the Rodecaster Pro 2? I already have audio drivers (Realtek) installed. If yes, do I need to select anything new?
I use the rodecaster only to separate my audio tracks in OBS and to speak with my Shure SM7B
There is a driver, which you can find on the downloads section of the RØDECaster Pro II product page - rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mixers/rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro-ii
If you have any further questions, our Support Team will be able to assist you - help.rode.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
How do I separate music from the system sounds like the goxlr did
Hey there, this can absolutely be done on RØDECaster devices. We have two tutorial posts about this- how to separate your computer's audio sources onto channels on the RØDECaster, and another about how to get your RØDECaster's mix onto separate channels in OBS. You can find them in the #FAQ channel of our Discord server here: discord.gg/audio-video-pros-by-rode-1001456982777155634
I have a request. Please include timecode features with the Rode Caster Pro 2 via a firmware update if possible. And if it's not possible on the RCP2, please have that feature in the next iteration of the RCP, so that it becomes easier to sync audio and video in post. Thanks !
Thanks for the feedback, we'll pass this onto the team!
I’ve been dual PC streaming with the RCP 2 for a few months now and it works great though it would be nice to have an output delay or sync offset on just the mic rather than the whole stream, also this thing is in dire need of a printed manual, you know the 500 page bible kind…just saying
Hey Robert, glad to hear you love it for your dual-PC setup. One of the reasons why we don't create an exhaustive physical manual of products like this, is because we're updating them so often! The best place for RCP II knowledge is here: rode.com/en/user-guides/rodecaster-pro-ii
Hi Rode. RCP2 has flexibility to route both input and output. By your explanation can I use it for two radio streaming channel simultaneously? I plan to use USB1 as channel A, while the USB2 for channel B. Both USB channels will be routed to respective mic for each channel. In a simple word, can I use RCP2 to handle 2 radio streaming at the same time? Please advice. Thank you!
Hi, this amazing. When next update ?
We're pushing out frequent firmware updates, so expect an update in the coming months!
I bought a Rodecaster pro 2 at release and had to return it after one week. Until this thing comes down in price I’m not pulling the trigger again. As a twitch streamer it just doesn’t make sense for me yet. My GoXlr is just easy to use and nothing that’s been done so far leaves me with a reason to jump ship yet.
Sorry to hear it didn't suit! But we understand that this solution might not suit every streamer, so don't forget our Service Team are always on hand to chat through your setup so we can help you select gear that is right for your needs. 🙌
I'm still a little confused, I want my Mic/Discord to be over all louder than my game volume. I understood lowering my mic in my own ears but what about game play? I'd like it to be normal for me but quiet for my stream. I just purchased my Duo yesterday and still have some learning to do. In the headphones area where I adjusted my mic, is that the same place where I'd change how loud my game volume is to me vs my stream? Again I'm just a bit overwhelmed. Any links for references?
Hey Adrian, there's more info in our User Guide here: rode.com/en/user-guides/rodecaster-duo/setting-up-channels-and-outputs and of course our Service Team are always here to help: rode.com/contact
Any update for console support for in game chat (XBOX X / PS5)?
Not at this stage, sorry!
@@rodemic Thanks for the reply. I hope it is supported in the future as that is big for us console gamers.
I have an issue when I adjust the brightness of the buttons I hear a small noise (some hiizz) when I turn down the brightness of the buttons, so can it be fixed?
This is strange, we'd recommend reaching out to our Service Team and they'll be able to help you out on this: rode.com/contact
@@rodemic ok thank you
My USB 2 audio is only linked to Pro II chat. The only way to hear my gaming PC audio in stream is through that channel, but it feeds through my mic in Discord...if I unlink it from Pro II chat, I lose my game audio altogether. How can I unlink while still having USB 2 feed through?
How is it possible that this question is two days old at the time of writing, whilst also at the time of writing, this video was posted only minutes ago?
@@xray2785 spooky
And to answer the question - is sounds like a common misconception about routing. Routing works on the outputs, not the inputs.
You need to adjust the routing for the output device you have connected to Discord, not the input device your gaming PC is connected to. Assuming that:
- your gaming PC is connected to USB 2 - so the game audio is coming in on USB Secondary
- you have USB1 Chat connected to Discord as the input and output device
You need to go to the routing for USB1 Chat, and deactivate USB Secondary. This will prevent your game audio (on USB Secondary) from being heard on the USB1 Chat output (which is what is being fed to Discord).
I hope that helps!
Bought one of these after reading some comments online (that virtual channels would be coming "in the next updates") from 3 months ago. Is this realistically happening in the next month or so? Otherwise I will have to return it for a different solution; this seemed to be the perfect all in one device for streaming.
If they said it was coming for sure, then it’s coming. I waited forever for the submix update, and felt like you probably feel typing your comment. A month later it was released and I was a happy boy.
Sadly it was mentioned it is in the works but nothing yet 😢
Virtual output in window please rode
Nothing can improve the rode podmic. It is a problematic mic every-which way you look at it. Its weighs too much, pops too much and the gain is still low. It weighs so much that no normal boom arm is able to bear its weight. And when you use a heavy boom arm like the samson mba38 that has its downsides like causing your table to warp over time. And I doubt very much that a rodecaster pro could improve its audio quality. I don't understand why rode pushed that mic instead of making a new version of the rode procaster or reducing its price. My advice would be if you're low on budget get a shure sm57 or the samson dynamic mic with USB. If you can buy the rode procaster or shure SM7b. The rode podmic, waste of money. Rode should not have pushed this product ever but still they keep on pushing it in these new videos.
It's nearly a kilo. It's about double my NT USB. That is one heavy microphone.
Our PSA1+ boom arm does the trick nicely. 💪
@@rodemic It was expensive and I thought it was light so I bought the samson mba38.
i have an shure sm7b with the rode PSA1+ and bro yeah, the boom arm does easily hold it in position, well done rode :P
I really wish RC2 would stop being over complicated. Or at least , have a mode which can simplify things further. I wish you would implant a routing tick table like goxlr, and beacn mix create use with more out put channels for apps etc. So, like game, music etc you have one dedicate outpuut for discord so why not more? In my eyes if i cant find or figure something out within a few clicks, its over complicated and ends up being a useless piece of hardware. I currently own RC2, goxlr, and beacnmix create I really would like to start using RC2 but keep finding my self switching back to beacn mix create. Beacn and goxlr, got it right with the routing. So please rode, implant a streamers mode that has these added features which in return simplfys but still keeps the pro look. Maybe then Ill start using RC2 again. Until then, its sat gathering dust.(Sorry for sounding negative)
I agree with you. Their software could use a a lot of work to make it very simplified for people who just pick it up. Being able to directly route each track to any program source on your computer would be ideal
Or you could just keep everyone within range of each other and then go back to old school method of turning up or down their headphones. 😅
So this mean now finally with have routing table the every single persone in the planet been asking for like go slr virtual out put