Time Markers: 0:00 - PodMic Overview 0:49 - Weight Comparison 1:55 - SM7B Overview 2:45 - Rodecaster Pro Settings 3:21 - Direct Mic Comparison 4:21 - SM7B Reputation vs. PodMic Reputation 4:49 - How the PodMic Beats the SM7B 6:25 - Directional Sound Pickup Comparison 7:52 - Why Compare These Two? 8:10 - You Don't Need Any of This 9:00 - My Rodecaster Pro Review
The Enthusiasm Project Does the Podmic work with any audio interface or does it only work in conjunction with the Rodecaster?. I have Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 as my audio interface.
@@darrengiles maybe im a bit late but.. i just got my rode podmic and tested it with my focusrite scarlett 2nd gen. i have to say, its way to quiet! you need to buy something else to get some more gain. (i had my gain on maximum but still.. it was way to quiet!)
Hi Aaron - They sound great. No hollowness at all. I think the combination of the warmth of a dynamic mic with a little room liveliness makes for a very pleasing sound.
Got a stupid blue yeti sucks love Shure my whole life but if I'm dropping 6 bills on the RodeCaster be happy to save on the Mic. Great video exactly what I was looking at.
Rode sounds super nasal and ugly. Anyways this comparison isnt fair because both mics are processed, to be a fair comparison it should be directly into the interface. Even the SM7b sounds quite boomy on those settings.
I agree. It also seemed like the the Rode was producing a lot more volume variability for smaller distance/off-axis movements, whereas the Shure maintained a more consistent volume for minor movements as long as the mic was pointed in the general direction of your mouth. The Shure definitely looks more impressive, which helps to justify at least some of that price difference.
Thanks for this comparison, Tom! I've noticed that the Podmic seems to be a bit more likely to capture plosives not just on your video though I'm sure that could be addressed with a pop filter. What an amazing option for $99.
Imagine how great it would sound if they would just let us EQ it with a decent parametric equalizer like in a digital soundboard. Especially paired with those great low noise pre-amps
The bass is more extended on the Shure but for podcasting the Rode may actually be better because its less muddy and there is plenty of clarity...Its worth noting that it could be better to do a direct comparison with the dynamic setting on both mics rather than the podmic input setting...there may be some EQ effect making the Rode sound more different....
and that's exactly why some mics boost higher frequencies... to improve clarity and cut out some of the muddiness you can actually get from an SM7B... many professional content creators with the SM7B actually boost the highs with EQ. Likewise, you can cut the highs on the Podmic with EQ and make it sound like an SM7B. There's a lot of flexibility with all of these mics.
the sm7b has a warmth and richness to it that'd be hard to add in post with another mic. You can always brighten it up a touch, plus the windscreen you got on reduces the HF a lot. Great value on the Rode though.
"You really don't need any of this stuff to start a podcast" Me. An audio engineer who mixes professional(studio) podcasts and ones done on anchor: ......you do. You don't, but you do. Just know that ear fatigue is a thing, people. Yes, create. I encourage that, but invest. Please. I've gotten handed so many great and funny podcasts that sound like they're recorded in a moving car. Quality is subjective, yes, but good quality is preferred by all. Doesn't need to be great, but good will get the job done. 🤘🏼
Zeke Lopez hey Zeke do you not find that this rode podcaster recording device makes people sound flat ? I’m noticing it on every review specially when they get the boom mic sounding good and then switch to the rodecaster you really notice it
XV X I've mixed a few shows that record with this mic and it sounds pretty decent. For $99 we really can't complain though. It gives me much more to work with rather than an iq7 or iRig cast. Lol. Unfortunately not everyone can afford a couple re20's running through a cloud lifter through a channel strip through an Apollo to a 2,200 macbook running the latest version of protools(insert DAW here). As long as people are creative I love it. I would just rather people invest in a decent mic and cables. Don't get me started on cables. 🙃🙃🙃
XV X idk how I completely misread your post. Lol. The recording device? Meh. It is what it is. These aren't gonna be the best preamps. Not expecting premium pres out of this thing. And I can't really judge based off of youtube compression. As great a podcaststage is even a lot of his tests sound the same. I like to try stuff out first hand before I jump to conclusion. My guess is you would probably have to do a lot of work in the daw after. But it's not fair for me to say though honestly. I'd say 90% of what I mix is done on some type of zoom device. H6 and down to tascam dp-24’s, booked studios, from there on it’s anchor podcasts with some type of low quality mic.
As an engineer myself I have to remind myself that I have a trained ear and the audience guaranteed doesn’t hear what I hear. I agree to just start creating content. A good quality mic is a bonus not a necessity. I ran an online radio station using $16 mics and no one knew the difference.
The thing I notice is the pod mic has great highs and mids comparatively but it seems WAY more sensitive to minor movements so just the little bit of head movement was having a pretty big impact on volume compared the SM7B. Still, sounds like a great mic
I love my SM7B and do think there is a difference. Just much smoother and natural but the Podmic is great and IMO the best under $100 mic. I do plan on getting a couple to replace my guest mics that are vocal mics. Great comparison video!
Dear, do we really need a RodeCaster Pro to record the voice from PodMic? I mean can I record my voice from PodMic directly into my PC without using RodeCaster Pro? Your reply would be appreciated.
@@asifjaved7672 you will need an audio interface. Using a xlr to 3.5mm cable will work but it won't give you a useable microphone. The gain will be super low meaning you will sound really quiet to your friends. They could boost you in discord or in game but its really not worth doing unless you're planning on getting an interface down the road. I'm assuming you're gonna use it for gaming.
What an amazing value for the Rode mic! But the Shure... there is a reason it is legendary, almost impossible to match, and it is one of the world's best Singing/Studio mics as well. Great video!
I’m very impressed with the quality of the PodMic. I have the SM7B and thought about comparing to the SM58. With that point, a comparison of the PodMic vs. SM58 would be interesting. I love the Rodecaster Pro. Worth every penny.
Yes! I actually wanted to bring in an SM58 for this video, but couldn’t get a hold of one in time. It’s a good comparison since they’re at the same price point. I’d lean towards the PodMic for podcasts, and the SM58 for versatility/travel.
The Enthusiasm Project yeah it would be very interesting and or even throwing in the SM57 instead. This creates a tempting proposition to trade in my SM7B and get multiple PodMics. Thanks for the reply.
The SM57 (SM58 is the same mic only housed for vocals instead of instruments) is a great all around mic and everyone should own at least one (or a T-Bone MB75 for a 1/3 the price). I've used the SM57, SM58, and SM7b a lot in musical applications as well as the SM7b at the radio station. They are worlds apart. The 57/58 is great for applications such as guitars, snare drums, live vocals, and things that use more mid range frequencies, but lacks the thickness of a 7b. The 7b is way better for voice reproduction and just has a great smoothness to it. With a good vocalist I barely have to eq their voice. This Rode PodMic seems like a great cheaper alternative to a SM7b.... which I've never been able to afford, but have always had access to from friends.
With EQ and Compression you can make any mic sound better than another. For the podmic it sounds like the 400-800 hz range is pronounced so all you’d need to make it sound better would be to lower frequencies. That’s the tin can/nasally area and most cheap mics have that issue.
Not true in all cases. I've worked with the SM7B and I could not make it sound as good as the $700 mic that was used for another part of the song. SM7B sounded harsh in comparison up in the high frequencies.
To me, it looks more like a mini RE20. I own both of these mics- I do lots of my own VO for my videos. The 7b is still my go-to, but I think I want to get either a couple more podmics or Beta 57 mics.
Just watching the whole playlist! Just found you today searching for the rodecaster pro. You Sir, are doing a fantastic job! So easy to listen to and so informative.
My wife and I started a podcast recently and I've been using a couple of video mics and the sound is good but if we continue to do it, I think I would get a couple of Podmics. Great vid again man.
After listening to the podmic reviews from some 10 different reviewers on my studio set up I would not buy them. The blue ember is the same price & sounds so much better. The podmic is flat & lifeless & weak. There are better mics out there!
Maradnus I have both, the ember and the podmic. Trust me, they’re made for different uses! Podmic (dynamic) vs ember (condenser). I used to use the ember for my podcast, and although it sounds amazing and more lively, the noise rejection was just not good! I got the podmic and problem solved. My podcasts are now way more quiet. My ember is now strictly used for recording my music.
Dear, do we really need a RodeCaster Pro to record the voice from PodMic? I mean can I record my voice from PodMic directly into my PC without using RodeCaster Pro? Your reply would be appreciated.
I have 4 PodMics going into a RØDEcaster for our podcast. I love the sound of it, but probably the next stage for us would be room treatment. We could never have afforded to buy 4 SM7Bs, so the Podmics were a great choice. Listeners commented positively on the change in sound quality.
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The Podmic actually sounds clearer if you are listening with you phone speaker or a small blue tooth speaker. If you are in headphone land the shure has a richer tone but compared to the podmic sounds a little to covered. I use the shure in the studio and running through preamp’s and compressors is an incredible sounding mic. But it does need some TLC to make it sound as open and clean as the podmic...
Great review, thanks. Not sure if the SM7B isn't the better mic for podcast purposes, but I'm 100% sure that it isn't 4x as good. I think the PodMic sounds great.
I own both of these. Fact is, it depends on your voice; some people using the SM7B will sound muffled/boomy/dead/tired *for their voice*. The extra liveliness in the PodMic can give those people a much more expensive sounding result without having to mess around with EQ to fix the problem. PodMic also rejects plosives very well. For some other people the PodMic can accentuate bright qualities in their voices where they want weight, and those people should consider an SM7B or at least some software EQ to tone down the high mids a bit. The idea that one microphone will sound good on everyone is a rookie mistake and nothing to do with price tag.
very good observation the higher-pitched voice would probably sound better on the sm7b but lower vocals will sound great on the podmic as it would give more details
For the price, I do like the sound of the Rode PodMic. I have used the Shure SM7B for decades for broadcast radio and I LOVE IT w/my voice. FUN and raw comparison vid!! #thanks! :)
I'm listening to you through a pair of Sennheiser biamplified monitors(w/8" woofers). Here's what I can hear: Rode Microphone: Less sound level, but a nice flat wider response Shure SM7B: Higher sound level, but dominant mid-bass...almost at distortion level. I think you need to tune the SM7B, and then do another test.
@@tombuck ya your voice was waaaayyyyy boooming on the SM7B, maybe kill some of that low end if the Podcaster pro can mix Low Mid High levels or use the controls on the back of the SM7b
Thank you so much for this video. I am getting a Rodecaster Pro and hadn't picked out a mic yet for it, and this made choosing the PodMic very easy. Love the sound of the SM7B but I think it is more important to get started a bit cheaper than wait til I can afford the best mic.
The SM7b has a nice low end but I dunno. I feel like there are a lot of purposes where you would want a neutral sound like the pod mic more. It has a nice full sound but the PodMic is so clear...
The Shure seems richer and warmer, and the PodMic seems more neutral. I would also be interested in hearing the difference between the PodMic and the Rode Procaster.
Love this demo! That’s a seriously impressive new mic! By the way, I only found your channel last week and I’m super impressed! I immediately subscribed with notifications, and now every time I finish one of your videos I’m always bummed because I want it to keep going! I love the high quality of every detail in your videos. Lighting, sound, everything. Anyway, thank you and keep going!
Oh man, this is the nicest comment ever, thank you! It really means a lot. Let me know if there’s anything you might be interested in seeing in the future 👍
The Enthusiasm Project - ya know actually I’d love to hear about your remote controlled dimmable lights! I’m guessing you already have a video about this? (I’m slowly trying to build up my studio for my videos and podcast.) I *love* quality sound and cameras and lighting and learning more and more about it! It’s become my favorite hobby and you’re helping me a ton! Oh and streamlining the creation process (eliminating blockers) 100% resonates with me, so your reviews of the Rodecaster have been invaluable 👍🏽
It’s all about reducing friction! I do have a video about the lights- basically they’re cheapy LEDs from Amazon. I’d love to get something more designed for video as mine can sometimes flicker on camera. I do have a few Phillips Hue lights, that are awesome.
Awesome 😊 I’ll check out your lights video. You’ll have to do another lights video once you eventually upgrade! (By the way, I subscribed to your podcast, too, and am loving it. Who knew I’d find new amazing TH-cam/Podcast content all the sudden?! Lots of stuff out there haha)
Would have been nicer if you had used exactly the same settings on both mics then maybe make adjustments after, so we could hear how they both sound with similar settings
Man, i wanted to buy the Podmic before... NOW I WANT IT EVEN MORE! I already own 2 RØDE mics (NT1 and NT1-A) and wanted to ad the Podmic to the arsenal! Great review!
The Shure sounds quite noticeably better to me. The Rode has boosted bass IMO that keeps popping up while the Shure is so smooth the entire way through
I feel like I can hear the windscreen muff on the SM7B. It literally sounds like there’s sock over the microphone. It’s apparent on the low end especially. Nice vid!
@@tombuck I always use the smaller one. I also wish you would have mentioned the position of the switches. From listening, I'm guessing they were flat. I usually use the low cut and get real close.
I have been in radio for over 15 years. We use the SM7B and I have to say, its hard to go to anything else. You get so used to how your voice sounds on air and when its not the same it just doesnt feel right. lol
Great Review. I really like the way you shifted from one mic to the other. By the time you were done there was no doubt as to how the mics compared to each other. And honestly I think if the SM7b didn't have the reputation it has, most people would say the Podmic sounded better.
I prefer the podmic based on the sound in this video. Using my studio monitors the sm7b sounds too muddy with low-mids. Podmic sounds clear and punchy.
If there’s one thing I hate it’s the background staticky noise when recording my podcast. Been using the Shure Mic but after watching this video I’m buying the PodMic. I needed to purchase the DM1 Dynamite to boost audio when using the Shure Mic on my RodeCaster Pro. On your video I can also hear the static when you used the Shure Mic but didn’t hear it on the PodMic. The fact that you don’t need to purchase any extra equipment for great audio quality and it sounds amazing from the start is a huge win for the PodMic. Thanks for the video!
The SM7B sounds better, but the Podmic sounds pretty good. You could probably EQ the Rode to sound closer to the Shure, and I doubt anybody listening to a podcaster using the Rode Podmic would think that it sounded "bad". I never listen to a radio show or podcast and think: "OMG, this would sound SO much better if they were using XYZ brand/model microphone!". We only notice if a mic sounds harsh, tinny, or sibilant, or if it's muffled and dead-sounding, which the Rode is not. For a $300 savings, I wouldn't lay awake at night worrying about it.
My local Target store had the Podmic and the NT USB Mini on sale... each for $50. I picked up a few. I have slight buyer's remorse because i don't NEED them at this time, but it's always nice to build the gear arsenal.
The Shure 5m7b sounds more smooth, more pleasant to the ear while the podmic (just my opinion) sounds more higher pitch with some hissing in the background. Disclaimer: I have the Shure 5m7b with my Rodecaster Pro for my podcast. Great video
I really don’t hear a whole lot of difference in either mic. May be SM 7B has a slightly deeper tone and the pod mic is not as deep. But, for the price point, I don’t see any reason why the pod mic wouldn’t be a good choice! Also, as far as aesthetics are concerned, both mic’s have a very professional look but I like the pod mic’s design better.
Yeah, you can see the capsule inside and realize it's basically an SM57 inside a cage designed to keep peoples mouths a certain distance from the capsule in order to cut back on plosives. A big windscreen on a $100 SM57, maybe some EQ, add a shock mount (the 7B has one built in) and you have pretty much the same thing.
Yup exactly the same tone for both is nuts if you didn’t said when you switched I wouldn’t know because I am a blind producer amazing. Just ordered mine thanks for the amazing vid bossman thanks....
They both sound amazing, the Shure does have a lot richer bass to it though. I think I'll definitely be getting the PodMic. It will replace my Samson Meteor USB Mic which was $50 and I bought it like 6 years ago.
@@tombuck Awesome! I just ordered this along with the RODE PSA-1 Boom arm, and Behringer UMC22 Audio Interface and an XLR cable, and they will be here in 5 days. Thank for this review, you just earned another sub! :)
I feel like with some extra adjustments on the Pod Mic you can make it sound just like the SM7B. The SM7B has a little bit more presence and bass for sure though. If you adjust the Pod Mic on a PC with a GoXLR I'm almost 100% you could make it sound exactly like the SM7B for a streaming setup. Great video comparison for sure!
You still haven't pealed the plastic covering off of that kitchen scale, have you? You're a sick man Tom Buck. Thanks for the vids. You are very good at explaining this stuff.
SM7B its one of the most over priced mics in this space, is it good, sure, is worth the required investment .... its a battle to justify the cost.... it rides too much on the legacy of the original SM7. Certainly interested to see how the Rode measures up in years to come as mentioned in your good objective comparison.
One thing I noticed in your presentation that could have affected the results is that you had the two microphones at different heights. The Shure you kept at your more natural sitting height so you didn't have to change your position to speak into it. With the Rode, you had it lower and had to actively crunch your body down to speak into it and as a result you kept moving your point of speaking which dramatically affected the sound. Not to mention what that might have done to your ability to speak at consistent volumes. When you spoke clearly into the Rode, it sounded very close to the Shure, but when you moved the volume levels changed a lot. Just an observation, but thanks for making this comparison!
3:24 It's interesting how there's no noise bleed through in this test. When I purchased my Rodecaster Pro last year, there was also almost no perceptible bleed through with the gate activated. Even in untreated rooms the preamp noise was barely noticeable. Now... for some reason... EVEN in a treated room there is horrible preamp noise. I've tried different cables/mics/settings on the Podcaster... there's still this super high noise floor. I wonder what happened. I get a cleaner sound on my $100 Komplete Audio interface than a frickin $600 "broadcast ready" mixer lol. If you check out the first podcast episode of "All Gas No Breaks" you actually hear the exact same thing happening on his Podcaster. Is it an issue with the hardware of software? 🤔
Really nice review. I own both. There’s a noticeable roll off of bass on the Pod Mic but I suspect that is intentional, considering how they intend the mic to be used. My Shure is in a control room setting feeding a full high power FM transmitter. My pod mic and pro caster are used primarily for phone interviews, thus more of a podcaster environment. Still working with the pod mic and pro caster to explore their capabilities. But thanks for the great review/effort. well done indeed.
Late comment is late! I can hear the difference that the podmic sounds brighter, I don't want to call it tinny, while the Shure is warmer. As others said, the Shure mic is better, but not necessarily 4x the cost better! Appreciate the vid.
This was very informative. Thank you for covering vocal quality with proximity to the mic. That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for! I film YT videos and want to upgrade to a Shure + Rodecaster Pro for voiceovers. For some videos, I’m moving around more and talking live while I paint. Do you think I could plug an XLR lav mic into the Rodecaster Pro for videos like that? I would love to have the versatility to use the shure or a lav, but not sure if voltage on a lav would be an issue. Thanks so much for this awesome comparison review!
Glad it helped! A lav mic will work fine, either into one of the XLR ports or the TRRS channel. I’ve used the Rode Wireless Go with it and gotten great results 👍
I have a "Charters Oak S700" Broadcast microphone and picking up my Rodecaster Pro later today. I am keen to try out this combo to see what kind of vocals I can get and if there are any issues? I may but the Shure SM7B because it just simply works. wish me luck and see you again in the interweb. Cheers from WILD Western Australia
the podmic has less clarity and has a distorted quality in the high end but i find that dark/warm dynamic mics with a full low end (like the smb7, though its better than most) really exhausting to listen to for long periods of time in a podcast setting
Dear, do we really need a RodeCaster Pro to record the voice from PodMic? I mean can I record my voice from PodMic directly into my PC without using RodeCaster Pro? Your reply would be appreciated.
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I hear a huge difference. To me the Rode is a lot more thin and almost nasally (is that a word 🤔). Depends on what you think sounds good, but to me I love the sound of the SM7B. I hate the price though smh. Decisions decisions. P.S. Always enjoy your vids.
Thanks! I pretty much agree with you. I like the sound of the Shure more, but I don’t like the price. For $100, I’m happy to play with an equalizer a little bit if I need to.
@@tombuck Yeah. $400 is hard to swallow. Especially if you need more than one. Then again, I paid over a grand for my Neumann TLM 103, so? The way I look at it is, if you are going to use it all the time and for years and years, it pays for itself.
As someone who records podcasts on the rodecaster, I would really like to see a comparison with the cloudlifter on the sm7b. I think the sm7b is really supposed to be paired with it, while I haven't gotten my hands on the sm7b yet, I would assume the phantom power running to the couldlifter makes a wild difference. Most people/guests don't understand how to speak into a microphone and I think the cloudlifter shines by boosting the omnidirectional capabilities/overall quality.
It really would make a huge difference for sure. If I had a Cloud Lifter, I’d love to test it out. For me though, it comes down to simplicity- plugging a mic into the Rodecaster and pressing record. I love it 😬
@@tombuck Have you heard of the FetHead? It does the same job as a CloudLifter but for less than half the price, and sits in-line unobtrusively rather than being a separate box (which sounds like the thing you want to avoid). The negative is that it adds 20dB rather than 27, but for the price I'd recommend it. Just don't do what I did and order the "FetHead Filter" accidentally; a version with a high-pass filter which kills deep bass. I'm an "In a world..." VO artist, I need that bass 😂
Great comparison. I’m using two of the Podmics and two Rode Procaster mics connected to the Rodecaster Pro in my studio. Which table stands are you using in this video to hold the mics?
Jonas Wouters I still prefer the Procaster in general. My biggest problem with using the Podmic and Rodecaster Pro is the noise gate, that’s “killing” the Podmic more often. 😔
@@tombuck Thanks, I will look around again. One dowside of the Rode DS1 are the three rubber nobs on the bottom. Because there are only three the hole setup tends to tip over with heavy mics. Also they leave ugly skidmarks on my white table. Is the bottom of yours flat?
I have the rodecaster pro and the sm7b. I found that I had to get a DM1 Dynamite to add extra gain in order to not get a "hssssing" sound when I record. Without the DM1 I had to push the gain levels on the device to 40-50 to get it into the zone area. With the DM1 (need to turn on phantom power) the gain is at 0 and the voice is hitting the zone area easily!!!!! LITERALLY GAME CHANGER
The Enthusiasm Project It’s basically steroids for the whole set up. Now with that said I’m not sure if it’s just my Rodecaster or if your audio had a hsssing noise in post editing. I use adobe audition and you can hear it without the DM1.
If you’re only doing podcasts then I’m sure the Rode makes sense but the sm7b isn’t really accurately reflected in this demo IMO. It really shines when used with quality mic pres and the presets in this mixer are essentially eq curves designed for the mics selected where the “condenser” setting seems to be mostly flat maybe a tad scooped. The sm7b is world class and really, is a pretty cheap mic compared to other vocal mics.
Would be really interesting to hear a comparison of the 7B with the foam off in comparison. The highs sound foamy, LOL. I know that wouldn’t be most Podcasters use case scenario, however in the recording studio we take the foam off quite commonly.
Hmm, I never thought of trying it that way, but it would be interesting. I know exactly what you mean by "sounds foamy" - that's a great way to describe it.
The podmic seemed way lower bass response and way less treble until you were demonstrating the directionality, at which point the close position with a slight off angle sounded almost identical to the SM7B. I think that's a lot to do with the built in shield on SM7B gives you the right distance and directions going next to it to get that sound by just getting up close, whereas with the podcaster you and likely other uses would be more worried about getting too close to the podcaster. i think the podcaster does use some of the weight for mitigations internally like pop shielding, and you could always drop a windshield on for an extra ~$30.
Sorry to belabor a point, but in that video at 12:50 he says " right out of the box the Rode pod mic is not as good as the Sure SM7B. The Pod Mic sounds great and it will be the next mic I buy for guests to use, but I too will stick to my Sure SM7B.
The Rode PodMic sounded a little flatter and thin compare to the SM7B. The SM7B has a soothing effect to the ear which makes it very listenable . But I’m sure if you played with the EQ setting for the PodMic you might be able to boost the low end so it doesn’t sound so flat and possibly emulate the SM7B
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Time Markers:
0:00 - PodMic Overview
0:49 - Weight Comparison
1:55 - SM7B Overview
2:45 - Rodecaster Pro Settings
3:21 - Direct Mic Comparison
4:21 - SM7B Reputation vs. PodMic Reputation
4:49 - How the PodMic Beats the SM7B
6:25 - Directional Sound Pickup Comparison
7:52 - Why Compare These Two?
8:10 - You Don't Need Any of This
9:00 - My Rodecaster Pro Review
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Does the Podmic work with any audio interface or does it only work in conjunction with the Rodecaster?. I have Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 as my audio interface.
It's an XLR mic, so it should work with any XLR mixer (sorry for the late reply, I missed your comment!)
@@darrengiles maybe im a bit late but.. i just got my rode podmic and tested it with my focusrite scarlett 2nd gen.
i have to say, its way to quiet!
you need to buy something else to get some more gain. (i had my gain on maximum but still.. it was way to quiet!)
Hi Aaron - They sound great. No hollowness at all. I think the combination of the warmth of a dynamic mic with a little room liveliness makes for a very pleasing sound.
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For my ear the Shure SM7B sounds much better ... but not "4-times-the-price" better.
Got a stupid blue yeti sucks love Shure my whole life but if I'm dropping 6 bills on the RodeCaster be happy to save on the Mic.
Great video exactly what I was looking at.
Rode sounds super nasal and ugly. Anyways this comparison isnt fair because both mics are processed, to be a fair comparison it should be directly into the interface. Even the SM7b sounds quite boomy on those settings.
I think the same
I agree. It also seemed like the the Rode was producing a lot more volume variability for smaller distance/off-axis movements, whereas the Shure maintained a more consistent volume for minor movements as long as the mic was pointed in the general direction of your mouth. The Shure definitely looks more impressive, which helps to justify at least some of that price difference.
If your goal is to make money from your voice, then it's probably '4x the price' better.
The Shure mic sounds full. While the Rode mic sounds just tad bit flatter. Both great mics but I can definitely hear a difference.
Very flat.
Be better off getting the audio technica if you go cheap.
my wallet can hear that difference too
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Thanks for this comparison, Tom! I've noticed that the Podmic seems to be a bit more likely to capture plosives not just on your video though I'm sure that could be addressed with a pop filter. What an amazing option for $99.
Definitely a great mic!
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Imagine how great it would sound if they would just let us EQ it with a decent parametric equalizer like in a digital soundboard. Especially paired with those great low noise pre-amps
Just put him on a side a bit, don't let the air from your mouth to shot him directly and you will get rid of plosives.
That PodMic is really lovely sounding wow
I know, I’m really impressed by it! Especially for the price.
(Love your channel, by the way!)
No, sounds thinner and boxy.
The Podmic sounds pretty good. But the SM7B sounds much better. But it definitely has potential and is a great mic for someone starting out.
@@ncfinest25285 the pod mic is $300 cheaper tho
@@FRANANGELICOONA I mean does it sound 300 dollar better though? there's nothing that some sound tweaking can't be fixed with.
The bass is more extended on the Shure but for podcasting the Rode may actually be better because its less muddy and there is plenty of clarity...Its worth noting that it could be better to do a direct comparison with the dynamic setting on both mics rather than the podmic input setting...there may be some EQ effect making the Rode sound more different....
and that's exactly why some mics boost higher frequencies... to improve clarity and cut out some of the muddiness you can actually get from an SM7B... many professional content creators with the SM7B actually boost the highs with EQ. Likewise, you can cut the highs on the Podmic with EQ and make it sound like an SM7B. There's a lot of flexibility with all of these mics.
0:34 that's the coolest transition I've ever seen
the sm7b has a warmth and richness to it that'd be hard to add in post with another mic. You can always brighten it up a touch, plus the windscreen you got on reduces the HF a lot. Great value on the Rode though.
"You really don't need any of this stuff to start a podcast"
Me. An audio engineer who mixes professional(studio) podcasts and ones done on anchor: ......you do. You don't, but you do. Just know that ear fatigue is a thing, people. Yes, create. I encourage that, but invest. Please. I've gotten handed so many great and funny podcasts that sound like they're recorded in a moving car. Quality is subjective, yes, but good quality is preferred by all. Doesn't need to be great, but good will get the job done. 🤘🏼
This is probably some of the best advice out there.
Zeke Lopez hey Zeke do you not find that this rode podcaster recording device makes people sound flat ? I’m noticing it on every review specially when they get the boom mic sounding good and then switch to the rodecaster you really notice it
XV X I've mixed a few shows that record with this mic and it sounds pretty decent. For $99 we really can't complain though. It gives me much more to work with rather than an iq7 or iRig cast. Lol. Unfortunately not everyone can afford a couple re20's running through a cloud lifter through a channel strip through an Apollo to a 2,200 macbook running the latest version of protools(insert DAW here). As long as people are creative I love it. I would just rather people invest in a decent mic and cables. Don't get me started on cables. 🙃🙃🙃
XV X idk how I completely misread your post. Lol. The recording device? Meh. It is what it is. These aren't gonna be the best preamps. Not expecting premium pres out of this thing. And I can't really judge based off of youtube compression. As great a podcaststage is even a lot of his tests sound the same. I like to try stuff out first hand before I jump to conclusion. My guess is you would probably have to do a lot of work in the daw after. But it's not fair for me to say though honestly. I'd say 90% of what I mix is done on some type of zoom device. H6 and down to tascam dp-24’s, booked studios, from there on it’s anchor podcasts with some type of low quality mic.
As an engineer myself I have to remind myself that I have a trained ear and the audience guaranteed doesn’t hear what I hear. I agree to just start creating content. A good quality mic is a bonus not a necessity. I ran an online radio station using $16 mics and no one knew the difference.
The thing I notice is the pod mic has great highs and mids comparatively but it seems WAY more sensitive to minor movements so just the little bit of head movement was having a pretty big impact on volume compared the SM7B. Still, sounds like a great mic
I love my SM7B and do think there is a difference. Just much smoother and natural but the Podmic is great and IMO the best under $100 mic. I do plan on getting a couple to replace my guest mics that are vocal mics. Great comparison video!
agreed!
I really love your mild and sweet smile and when you explain things. Thank you so much. So enjoyable and useful info!! Much appreciated!!
Ha, I’m so glad to hear it 🙏
The fact that you can boost the low end of the podmic to make it sound almost indistinguishable from the sm7b makes well worth the 100
Also when he speaks directly into the podmic it make a substantial difference it sounds really close to the SM7
Dear, do we really need a RodeCaster Pro to record the voice from PodMic? I mean can I record my voice from PodMic directly into my PC without using RodeCaster Pro? Your reply would be appreciated.
@@asifjaved7672 you will need an audio interface. Using a xlr to 3.5mm cable will work but it won't give you a useable microphone. The gain will be super low meaning you will sound really quiet to your friends. They could boost you in discord or in game but its really not worth doing unless you're planning on getting an interface down the road. I'm assuming you're gonna use it for gaming.
@@asifjaved7672 depends on your sound card, there are plenty of good xlr interfaces, you don't need to go all out on something like a Rodecaster Pro
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What an amazing value for the Rode mic! But the Shure... there is a reason it is legendary, almost impossible to match, and it is one of the world's best Singing/Studio mics as well. Great video!
It’s definitely a tough one to beat!
I’m very impressed with the quality of the PodMic.
I have the SM7B and thought about comparing to the SM58. With that point, a comparison of the PodMic vs. SM58 would be interesting.
I love the Rodecaster Pro. Worth every penny.
Yes! I actually wanted to bring in an SM58 for this video, but couldn’t get a hold of one in time. It’s a good comparison since they’re at the same price point. I’d lean towards the PodMic for podcasts, and the SM58 for versatility/travel.
The Enthusiasm Project yeah it would be very interesting and or even throwing in the SM57 instead.
This creates a tempting proposition to trade in my SM7B and get multiple PodMics.
Thanks for the reply.
SM58 is a different use case. It’s more of a LIVE Stage Mic.
The SM57 (SM58 is the same mic only housed for vocals instead of instruments) is a great all around mic and everyone should own at least one (or a T-Bone MB75 for a 1/3 the price). I've used the SM57, SM58, and SM7b a lot in musical applications as well as the SM7b at the radio station. They are worlds apart. The 57/58 is great for applications such as guitars, snare drums, live vocals, and things that use more mid range frequencies, but lacks the thickness of a 7b. The 7b is way better for voice reproduction and just has a great smoothness to it. With a good vocalist I barely have to eq their voice. This Rode PodMic seems like a great cheaper alternative to a SM7b.... which I've never been able to afford, but have always had access to from friends.
@@justicemoody y aun asi es mil veces mejor que el Podmic!
With EQ and Compression you can make any mic sound better than another. For the podmic it sounds like the 400-800 hz range is pronounced so all you’d need to make it sound better would be to lower frequencies. That’s the tin can/nasally area and most cheap mics have that issue.
Not true in all cases. I've worked with the SM7B and I could not make it sound as good as the $700 mic that was used for another part of the song. SM7B sounded harsh in comparison up in the high frequencies.
"They wanted to make a mini sm7b"
It clearly looks like the Procasters baby brother what you talkin' bout!
True 🤔
Yes skin but stil sm7b influense is clear
To me, it looks more like a mini RE20. I own both of these mics- I do lots of my own VO for my videos. The 7b is still my go-to, but I think I want to get either a couple more podmics or Beta 57 mics.
I agree to that!
Just watching the whole playlist! Just found you today searching for the rodecaster pro. You Sir, are doing a fantastic job! So easy to listen to and so informative.
I'm so happy to hear it! Thanks for the kind words!
Nice comparison. The SM7B is hard to beat but the Podmic sounds terrific.
My wife and I started a podcast recently and I've been using a couple of video mics and the sound is good but if we continue to do it, I think I would get a couple of Podmics. Great vid again man.
Thank you sir! I think the PodMic is tough to beat.
After listening to the podmic reviews from some 10 different reviewers on my studio set up I would not buy them.
The blue ember is the same price & sounds so much better.
The podmic is flat & lifeless & weak.
There are better mics out there!
Maradnus I have both, the ember and the podmic. Trust me, they’re made for different uses! Podmic (dynamic) vs ember (condenser). I used to use the ember for my podcast, and although it sounds amazing and more lively, the noise rejection was just not good! I got the podmic and problem solved. My podcasts are now way more quiet. My ember is now strictly used for recording my music.
Dear, do we really need a RodeCaster Pro to record the voice from PodMic? I mean can I record my voice from PodMic directly into my PC without using RodeCaster Pro? Your reply would be appreciated.
You’ll need some type of XLR interface, but it doesn’t have to be the Rodecaster.
Thanks man I was struggling what to buy but now I know what I should buy now again thanks you
You’re welcome!
I heard their next mic was delayed. The Rode Pro Crastinator.
Bravo! 👏
I have 4 PodMics going into a RØDEcaster for our podcast. I love the sound of it, but probably the next stage for us would be room treatment.
We could never have afforded to buy 4 SM7Bs, so the Podmics were a great choice. Listeners commented positively on the change in sound quality.
I just got a second one and am super excited! 4 would be perfect. Good luck with room treatment!
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Your video work and general setup inspire me Tom. The b roll stuff is expert level.
Wow thank you! I’m so happy to hear it 🤯
A bit more bottom on the Sure, but with the PodMic you could compensate for that in post. Fantastic quality for the $$$.
The Podmic actually sounds clearer if you are listening with you phone speaker or a small blue tooth speaker. If you are in headphone land the shure has a richer tone but compared to the podmic sounds a little to covered. I use the shure in the studio and running through preamp’s and compressors is an incredible sounding mic. But it does need some TLC to make it sound as open and clean as the podmic...
I've har podmic for a while now and I didn't know it was almost as great as sm7b, awesome vid!
It’s a VERY impressive little mic.
Great review, thanks. Not sure if the SM7B isn't the better mic for podcast purposes, but I'm 100% sure that it isn't 4x as good. I think the PodMic sounds great.
I own both of these. Fact is, it depends on your voice; some people using the SM7B will sound muffled/boomy/dead/tired *for their voice*. The extra liveliness in the PodMic can give those people a much more expensive sounding result without having to mess around with EQ to fix the problem. PodMic also rejects plosives very well. For some other people the PodMic can accentuate bright qualities in their voices where they want weight, and those people should consider an SM7B or at least some software EQ to tone down the high mids a bit. The idea that one microphone will sound good on everyone is a rookie mistake and nothing to do with price tag.
This is very true. 👍
very good observation the higher-pitched voice would probably sound better on the sm7b but lower vocals will sound great on the podmic as it would give more details
A great video! With the amount of comparison between the two I’m now confident on the ability of the podmic, a truly great sound! 👌🏼
For the price, I do like the sound of the Rode PodMic. I have used the Shure SM7B for decades for broadcast radio and I LOVE IT w/my voice. FUN and raw comparison vid!! #thanks! :)
Glad you liked it! 👍
Exactly what I needed as I research preamping a Shure SM7B. BTW, very well produced videography and excellent use of Boceh
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words 😎
I'm listening to you through a pair of Sennheiser biamplified monitors(w/8" woofers). Here's what I can hear:
Rode Microphone: Less sound level, but a nice flat wider response
Shure SM7B: Higher sound level, but dominant mid-bass...almost at distortion level.
I think you need to tune the SM7B, and then do another test.
Awesome insight, thank you.
@@tombuck ya your voice was waaaayyyyy boooming on the SM7B, maybe kill some of that low end if the Podcaster pro can mix Low Mid High levels or use the controls on the back of the SM7b
That is one of the main reasons i went with podmic voicemeeter does the rest for me!
That's all I needed to know
@@tombuck I'd prefer a flat curve test.
Thank you so much for this video. I am getting a Rodecaster Pro and hadn't picked out a mic yet for it, and this made choosing the PodMic very easy. Love the sound of the SM7B but I think it is more important to get started a bit cheaper than wait til I can afford the best mic.
I’m so glad it helped, you’ll love the combo!
@@tombuck now if only the mic would ship before mid November. It's sold out everywhere haha
great review, they both sound great but the SM7B really sounds awesome.
The SM7b has a nice low end but I dunno. I feel like there are a lot of purposes where you would want a neutral sound like the pod mic more. It has a nice full sound but the PodMic is so clear...
The Shure seems richer and warmer, and the PodMic seems more neutral. I would also be interested in hearing the difference between the PodMic and the Rode Procaster.
I’d love to see that comparison too!
The Rode Procaster has a much deeper sound to it. I prefer it over the podmic
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Love this demo! That’s a seriously impressive new mic! By the way, I only found your channel last week and I’m super impressed! I immediately subscribed with notifications, and now every time I finish one of your videos I’m always bummed because I want it to keep going! I love the high quality of every detail in your videos. Lighting, sound, everything. Anyway, thank you and keep going!
Oh man, this is the nicest comment ever, thank you! It really means a lot. Let me know if there’s anything you might be interested in seeing in the future 👍
The Enthusiasm Project - ya know actually I’d love to hear about your remote controlled dimmable lights! I’m guessing you already have a video about this? (I’m slowly trying to build up my studio for my videos and podcast.) I *love* quality sound and cameras and lighting and learning more and more about it! It’s become my favorite hobby and you’re helping me a ton! Oh and streamlining the creation process (eliminating blockers) 100% resonates with me, so your reviews of the Rodecaster have been invaluable 👍🏽
It’s all about reducing friction! I do have a video about the lights- basically they’re cheapy LEDs from Amazon. I’d love to get something more designed for video as mine can sometimes flicker on camera.
I do have a few Phillips Hue lights, that are awesome.
Awesome 😊 I’ll check out your lights video. You’ll have to do another lights video once you eventually upgrade! (By the way, I subscribed to your podcast, too, and am loving it. Who knew I’d find new amazing TH-cam/Podcast content all the sudden?! Lots of stuff out there haha)
Awesome! It’s a very fun side side project.
It's amazing how similar these microphones sound.
Would have been nicer if you had used exactly the same settings on both mics then maybe make adjustments after, so we could hear how they both sound with similar settings
Man, i wanted to buy the Podmic before... NOW I WANT IT EVEN MORE! I already own 2 RØDE mics (NT1 and NT1-A) and wanted to ad the Podmic to the arsenal! Great review!
I used the SM7B to record my latest song (ILYD). I love that mic
The Shure sounds quite noticeably better to me. The Rode has boosted bass IMO that keeps popping up while the Shure is so smooth the entire way through
The low frequencies sound more full on the 7b in my opinion, and the podmic should be used with a popfilter to get rid of those plosives
The SM7B sound better to my ears
I feel like I can hear the windscreen muff on the SM7B. It literally sounds like there’s sock over the microphone. It’s apparent on the low end especially. Nice vid!
Thanks! To be fair, I was using the extra puffy wind screen that comes with the SM7B, and not the smaller standard one.
@@tombuck I always use the smaller one. I also wish you would have mentioned the position of the switches. From listening, I'm guessing they were flat. I usually use the low cut and get real close.
Solid comparison. Thanks for the vid.
Excellent review ! You have great presentation style too ! Thank you !
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words!
I have been in radio for over 15 years. We use the SM7B and I have to say, its hard to go to anything else. You get so used to how your voice sounds on air and when its not the same it just doesnt feel right. lol
It it ain’t broke, don’t fix it 👍
SM7B sounds so much more smooth... Wow that was actually a pretty big difference, did not expect that.
Great Review. I really like the way you shifted from one mic to the other. By the time you were done there was no doubt as to how the mics compared to each other. And honestly I think if the SM7b didn't have the reputation it has, most people would say the Podmic sounded better.
It could be cool to do a blind sound test and see which one sounds best!
I prefer the podmic based on the sound in this video. Using my studio monitors the sm7b sounds too muddy with low-mids. Podmic sounds clear and punchy.
I agree with the advice on "just jump in and make it" people need to take more action than to procrastinate and make excuses.
You can’t get better until you get started 👍
If there’s one thing I hate it’s the background staticky noise when recording my podcast. Been using the Shure Mic but after watching this video I’m buying the PodMic. I needed to purchase the DM1 Dynamite to boost audio when using the Shure Mic on my RodeCaster Pro. On your video I can also hear the static when you used the Shure Mic but didn’t hear it on the PodMic. The fact that you don’t need to purchase any extra equipment for great audio quality and it sounds amazing from the start is a huge win for the PodMic. Thanks for the video!
I hope you like it as much as I do! If the gain is turned up high, you can still get hiss, but I keep it at +35db or lower and it sounds pretty good.
The SM7B sounds better, but the Podmic sounds pretty good. You could probably EQ the Rode to sound closer to the Shure, and I doubt anybody listening to a podcaster using the Rode Podmic would think that it sounded "bad". I never listen to a radio show or podcast and think: "OMG, this would sound SO much better if they were using XYZ brand/model microphone!". We only notice if a mic sounds harsh, tinny, or sibilant, or if it's muffled and dead-sounding, which the Rode is not. For a $300 savings, I wouldn't lay awake at night worrying about it.
My local Target store had the Podmic and the NT USB Mini on sale... each for $50. I picked up a few. I have slight buyer's remorse because i don't NEED them at this time, but it's always nice to build the gear arsenal.
That's crazy! I've never seen Rode gear at Target, let alone for that price. I couldn't have resisted either! 😁
Stop. You had me at “you could hurt a person with this microphone” lol😂
The Shure 5m7b sounds more smooth, more pleasant to the ear while the podmic (just my opinion) sounds more higher pitch with some hissing in the background. Disclaimer: I have the Shure 5m7b with my Rodecaster Pro for my podcast. Great video
"you could hurt a person with this microphone" so you get a weapon and a mic. NiCe
It's like a 2-for-1 special!
I really don’t hear a whole lot of difference in either mic. May be SM 7B has a slightly deeper tone and the pod mic is not as deep. But, for the price point, I don’t see any reason why the pod mic wouldn’t be a good choice!
Also, as far as aesthetics are concerned, both mic’s have a very professional look but I like the pod mic’s design better.
7:01 Aaaaah! I've watched a lot of mic reviews and this is the first time I've actually seen the SM7B naked.
Didn’t mean to frighten you 😬
Yeah, you can see the capsule inside and realize it's basically an SM57 inside a cage designed to keep peoples mouths a certain distance from the capsule in order to cut back on plosives. A big windscreen on a $100 SM57, maybe some EQ, add a shock mount (the 7B has one built in) and you have pretty much the same thing.
Yup exactly the same tone for both is nuts if you didn’t said when you switched I wouldn’t know because I am a blind producer amazing. Just ordered mine thanks for the amazing vid bossman thanks....
Glad it helped! Thanks for the kind words 👍
They both sound amazing, the Shure does have a lot richer bass to it though.
I think I'll definitely be getting the PodMic. It will replace my Samson Meteor USB Mic which was $50 and I bought it like 6 years ago.
Seems like it’s be a great upgrade! I now have two PodMic and love using them!
@@tombuck Awesome!
I just ordered this along with the RODE PSA-1 Boom arm, and Behringer UMC22 Audio Interface and an XLR cable, and they will be here in 5 days.
Thank for this review, you just earned another sub! :)
The POD mic for 1/4ththe price is amazing! Thanks for making this!
I love the PodMic, it really shines!
I feel like with some extra adjustments on the Pod Mic you can make it sound just like the SM7B. The SM7B has a little bit more presence and bass for sure though. If you adjust the Pod Mic on a PC with a GoXLR I'm almost 100% you could make it sound exactly like the SM7B for a streaming setup. Great video comparison for sure!
Yep, they can easily match each other with a bit of EQ finesse!
You still haven't pealed the plastic covering off of that kitchen scale, have you? You're a sick man Tom Buck. Thanks for the vids. You are very good at explaining this stuff.
Gotta save those little moments!
SM7B its one of the most over priced mics in this space, is it good, sure, is worth the required investment .... its a battle to justify the cost.... it rides too much on the legacy of the original SM7. Certainly interested to see how the Rode measures up in years to come as mentioned in your good objective comparison.
One thing I noticed in your presentation that could have affected the results is that you had the two microphones at different heights. The Shure you kept at your more natural sitting height so you didn't have to change your position to speak into it. With the Rode, you had it lower and had to actively crunch your body down to speak into it and as a result you kept moving your point of speaking which dramatically affected the sound. Not to mention what that might have done to your ability to speak at consistent volumes. When you spoke clearly into the Rode, it sounded very close to the Shure, but when you moved the volume levels changed a lot. Just an observation, but thanks for making this comparison!
3:24 It's interesting how there's no noise bleed through in this test. When I purchased my Rodecaster Pro last year, there was also almost no perceptible bleed through with the gate activated. Even in untreated rooms the preamp noise was barely noticeable.
Now... for some reason... EVEN in a treated room there is horrible preamp noise. I've tried different cables/mics/settings on the Podcaster... there's still this super high noise floor. I wonder what happened. I get a cleaner sound on my $100 Komplete Audio interface than a frickin $600 "broadcast ready" mixer lol.
If you check out the first podcast episode of "All Gas No Breaks" you actually hear the exact same thing happening on his Podcaster. Is it an issue with the hardware of software? 🤔
I’m just throwing ideas out there- but have you just XLR cables or have your cables gotten damaged? I’ve had issues with that causing noise.
@@tombuck Yeah, have tried a few different cables.
Very good little mic, that Rode (especially for the price); but nothing beats the SM7B... except, perhaps, the RE20.
Really nice review. I own both. There’s a noticeable roll off of bass on the Pod Mic but I suspect that is intentional, considering how they intend the mic to be used. My Shure is in a control room setting feeding a full high power FM transmitter. My pod mic and pro caster are used primarily for phone interviews, thus more of a podcaster environment. Still working with the pod mic and pro caster to explore their capabilities. But thanks for the great review/effort. well done indeed.
The Rode sounds bloody marvellous! Thanks mate.
The more I use it, the more I like it. It’s a tremendous mic! 🎤
The sm7b sounds a small bit warmer
Late comment is late! I can hear the difference that the podmic sounds brighter, I don't want to call it tinny, while the Shure is warmer. As others said, the Shure mic is better, but not necessarily 4x the cost better!
Appreciate the vid.
Glad it helped! They're both really great mics, just different.
This was very informative. Thank you for covering vocal quality with proximity to the mic. That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for! I film YT videos and want to upgrade to a Shure + Rodecaster Pro for voiceovers. For some videos, I’m moving around more and talking live while I paint. Do you think I could plug an XLR lav mic into the Rodecaster Pro for videos like that? I would love to have the versatility to use the shure or a lav, but not sure if voltage on a lav would be an issue.
Thanks so much for this awesome comparison review!
Glad it helped! A lav mic will work fine, either into one of the XLR ports or the TRRS channel. I’ve used the Rode Wireless Go with it and gotten great results 👍
Thank you!
I have a "Charters Oak S700" Broadcast microphone and picking up my Rodecaster Pro later today. I am keen to try out this combo to see what kind of vocals I can get and if there are any issues? I may but the Shure SM7B because it just simply works. wish me luck and see you again in the interweb. Cheers from WILD Western Australia
Best of luck! Hopefully it all works great!
the podmic has less clarity and has a distorted quality in the high end but i find that dark/warm dynamic mics with a full low end (like the smb7, though its better than most) really exhausting to listen to for long periods of time in a podcast setting
Interrupters shirt! Great people! Just got my PodMic too. Really nice!
They’re awesome (both the mic and the band)!
Just discovered your channel..! Great stuff..! I have the SM7b. Now I’m torn between Rode PodMic or the Blue Ember.. 🤦♂️🤷♂️
Oohhh, interesting options. I haven’t used the Ember, but it looks very cool.
Dear, do we really need a RodeCaster Pro to record the voice from PodMic? I mean can I record my voice from PodMic directly into my PC without using RodeCaster Pro? Your reply would be appreciated.
I didn't come for the art lens, but I gotta say DANG. That makes your videos look excellent.
It really is a secret weapon 😎
Idk the 7B kinda sounded boomy and muffled
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Thank you so much, that’s super kind of you!
I hear a huge difference. To me the Rode is a lot more thin and almost nasally (is that a word 🤔). Depends on what you think sounds good, but to me I love the sound of the SM7B. I hate the price though smh. Decisions decisions. P.S. Always enjoy your vids.
Thanks! I pretty much agree with you. I like the sound of the Shure more, but I don’t like the price. For $100, I’m happy to play with an equalizer a little bit if I need to.
@@tombuck Yeah. $400 is hard to swallow. Especially if you need more than one. Then again, I paid over a grand for my Neumann TLM 103, so? The way I look at it is, if you are going to use it all the time and for years and years, it pays for itself.
As someone who records podcasts on the rodecaster, I would really like to see a comparison with the cloudlifter on the sm7b. I think the sm7b is really supposed to be paired with it, while I haven't gotten my hands on the sm7b yet, I would assume the phantom power running to the couldlifter makes a wild difference. Most people/guests don't understand how to speak into a microphone and I think the cloudlifter shines by boosting the omnidirectional capabilities/overall quality.
It really would make a huge difference for sure. If I had a Cloud Lifter, I’d love to test it out. For me though, it comes down to simplicity- plugging a mic into the Rodecaster and pressing record. I love it 😬
@@tombuck Have you heard of the FetHead? It does the same job as a CloudLifter but for less than half the price, and sits in-line unobtrusively rather than being a separate box (which sounds like the thing you want to avoid). The negative is that it adds 20dB rather than 27, but for the price I'd recommend it.
Just don't do what I did and order the "FetHead Filter" accidentally; a version with a high-pass filter which kills deep bass. I'm an "In a world..." VO artist, I need that bass 😂
Great comparison. I’m using two of the Podmics and two Rode Procaster mics connected to the Rodecaster Pro in my studio. Which table stands are you using in this video to hold the mics?
The stands are OnStage stands I found on Amazon. They work well and I think we’re under $20.
Jonas Wouters I still prefer the Procaster in general. My biggest problem with using the Podmic and Rodecaster Pro is the noise gate, that’s “killing” the Podmic more often. 😔
The Enthusiasm Project Unfortunately they are not available in Europe. I use the PS1 and DS1, but Rodes desk stand isn’t that great like the boom arm.
Hmm, my stands aren’t anything special. They work great, but I would think pretty much any music shop would have something similar.
@@tombuck Thanks, I will look around again. One dowside of the Rode DS1 are the three rubber nobs on the bottom. Because there are only three the hole setup tends to tip over with heavy mics. Also they leave ugly skidmarks on my white table. Is the bottom of yours flat?
Very Nice. Thank you for making this video comparison review 👍🏼
I like podcaster but I feel like I won’t be TRULY satisfied until I get the broadcaster 🤷🏽♂️
Yeah...I’ve always wanted to try one myself.
I have the rodecaster pro and the sm7b. I found that I had to get a DM1 Dynamite to add extra gain in order to not get a "hssssing" sound when I record. Without the DM1 I had to push the gain levels on the device to 40-50 to get it into the zone area. With the DM1 (need to turn on phantom power) the gain is at 0 and the voice is hitting the zone area easily!!!!! LITERALLY GAME CHANGER
Wow, I'd love to keep the gain levels that low. I know using a piece of gear like that can really make the SM7B shine like nothing else.
The Enthusiasm Project It’s basically steroids for the whole set up. Now with that said I’m not sure if it’s just my Rodecaster or if your audio had a hsssing noise in post editing. I use adobe audition and you can hear it without the DM1.
On my end teh podmic sounded better i heard a little buzzing on sm7b
I really love the PodMic.
Thanks for this informative comparison. I personally like the PodMic. It sounds better.
It’s a really great mic. I still use mine all the time 👍
On 99% of what people hear content on, the podmic is equal to the SM7B.
In my ear, they are incomparable. Im confused about the review.
If you’re only doing podcasts then I’m sure the Rode makes sense but the sm7b isn’t really accurately reflected in this demo IMO. It really shines when used with quality mic pres and the presets in this mixer are essentially eq curves designed for the mics selected where the “condenser” setting seems to be mostly flat maybe a tad scooped. The sm7b is world class and really, is a pretty cheap mic compared to other vocal mics.
Would be really interesting to hear a comparison of the 7B with the foam off in comparison. The highs sound foamy, LOL. I know that wouldn’t be most Podcasters use case scenario, however in the recording studio we take the foam off quite commonly.
Hmm, I never thought of trying it that way, but it would be interesting. I know exactly what you mean by "sounds foamy" - that's a great way to describe it.
i don't know if it is because of post production. But the podmic is clearer and more natural than the sm7b. Its just more true to life.
The podmic seemed way lower bass response and way less treble until you were demonstrating the directionality, at which point the close position with a slight off angle sounded almost identical to the SM7B. I think that's a lot to do with the built in shield on SM7B gives you the right distance and directions going next to it to get that sound by just getting up close, whereas with the podcaster you and likely other uses would be more worried about getting too close to the podcaster. i think the podcaster does use some of the weight for mitigations internally like pop shielding, and you could always drop a windshield on for an extra ~$30.
Very good points 👍
Well, the Podmic sounds really good, but there are tremendous differences. The Shure Mic is incredibly better.
not true, an audio engineer on youtube added compression and EQ to the podmic and he said it sounds identical to the SM7b
Score46 Do you have a link ?
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Sorry to belabor a point, but in that video at 12:50 he says " right out of the box the Rode pod mic is not as good as the Sure SM7B. The Pod Mic sounds great and it will be the next mic I buy for guests to use, but I too will stick to my Sure SM7B.
yeah and the price difference is about £300 more
The Rode PodMic sounded a little flatter and thin compare to the SM7B. The SM7B has a soothing effect to the ear which makes it very listenable . But I’m sure if you played with the EQ setting for the PodMic you might be able to boost the low end so it doesn’t sound so flat and possibly emulate the SM7B
I don’t know about sound but SM7B sound is much better
Your YT videos are very informative. Thanks for sharing information about podcasting equipment.