Thank you! I’m always a little nervous to do sponsor segments but I had so much fun with this one. Glad my friends were down for a collab, even if they can be a little snarky 😁
Thank you! At first I didn’t know what to think since I like teaching people how to make things themselves, but then I remembered all the times I’ve needed some kind of voiceover work in previous jobs where I couldn’t be the one doing it. There are a ton of situations where being able to try out a variety of voices without needing all the audio production gear would be super helpful. It was also fun trying to get the tone and inflections right 😅
OK, forget about the mic reviewed, the sponsor part was fabulous Tom! The witty and well balanced presentation, great and funny script for the AI voices, the interaction... Great job! Oh, and the Interview Pro? A good and realistically priced mic for sure. I liked the omni pattern demo, very useful! Haha! "Litterally, Røde has got the Go-Pro", priceless 🙂
I like this Artlist, I know it is a commercial, but it is combined in this chapter in such playful way it don't even seem like a commercial, but as a suggestion for fun useful tool for content creators
Built-in battery-instant no buy. This is huge mic and @Rodemic could have made a removable battery. This is one of the main things that made me stop buying any Rode products: the company doesn't care about environment and blatantly disrespects its users by pushing unnecessary built-in batteries where there definitely should have been removable ones.
I have two of the Interview Pros. I am dreading the possible mic-bleed between the two. I have not tested it yet, but we will see. Honestly, with its omnidirectional aspect, it does a good job in blocking out unwanted ambient sound. Rode should make a Mic XLR plug that would work with Wireless Pros. The interview GO (stick) is cheesy.
Tom, thank you for yet ANOTHER great video about a new product. I actually had purchased this before seeing your video, and knowing this is only 12 days old, I am VERY appreciative of a nice 'under the hood' look at this bad boy. I absolutely LOVE this mic, by the way. As a former broadcast person, this mic is something worthy of strong consideration. I am not sure how much battery life there is yet.....but I will be checking into that. And did I mention that I LOVE the fact it can be tied to the Rodecaster Pro 2 and Rodecaster Duo? (Yeah, I have both!). All the best!
Hey thank you so much! I hope you're enjoying your mic- this one really surprised me in a great way! It's bee na ton of fun to use and the sound quality is super impressive. Glad it gets a pro broadcasters seal of approval 😎
I just ordered one! I've been wanting another mic and I love anything Rode so I had to! Also, the price is great, and you sold this too well lol thanks Tom for another win!
This mic is so good! I definitely have a need for a few! Really wish they had replaceable batteries too. Btw, That ad read was so cool!! 😂I’m sold. One main reason is how fluid the AI voices sound and how diverse they are also, my clients have been demanding AI voices plus stock footage plus license royalty free music. Now I can have all of that for one price instead of a bunch of random subscriptions. Great video Tom, thanks. 🙏🏿 that 3month of hell of that wireless go was incredible!!!
I'm totally blown away by the fact the little transmitter still lived! 🫣 And yeah, the AI voices are genuinely useful. It was fun to try and tweak them to get the right tone/emphasis I wanted. I love the way the first voice really sounds like she's making a joke when she says "CHANNEL your attention" haha If you add quotes around words or capitalized them (kind of like how you would try and convey tone via a text message), it changes the end result.
I think the directionality is a good thing on the sennheiser, can help cut out a lot of BG noises in actual noisy interview street type environments compared to an omni mic like Rode
I agree with everything you said. I've had one for a month or so and am a fan. I did manage to brick the first one by clicking the factory reset option in Rode Central. Wouldn't even mount on the desktop after that. Ta;ked with Rode, and they were great as always and got a new one right away. An additional thought - I do a lot of documentary work, and am a huge proponent of backups for everything. Which can get pricey sometimes. I always had a Rode Reporter and a Sony ECM77B wired lav mic as backups whenever using a wireless system. For the recorder, I had little Tascam that I forget the model of, but had the same form factor as the XLR plug-in transmitters you showed. Sometimes we'd use that for roving interviews with the Rode Reporter, but it had a horrible interface and not great quality. Keeping the Interview Pro in a bag all the time, or at least in the car, works great as a backup for the recorder and other mics. Plus it's great to have around for a spur of the moment scenario. Grab and shoot with no worries or setup. Those are times I like the omni pickup over a more directional one. This mic may not always be the best specific option, but it is almost always a serviceable option to get you out of a jam.
Glad you got the issue sorted out- that's kinda scary! Speaking of backups, my Sennheiser XLR wireless transmitter does have a Micro SD card for on board recording, and can transmit/record at the same time. 👍
I have a recent video on how to make the PodMic sound its best, which walks through the basics of processing. None of the audio here is processed though- I always use the “raw” audio for reviews so people can get the most accurate idea of how a mic sounds.
That was fun... if I didn't have artlist already... I would jump and get friend with all your friends... ) The mic is super cool too... let's see if I find a use for it hahaha
I've been so impressed with this mic! I like the sound quality, but the lack of handling noise and omni pickup pattern make it really easy to get audio consistent. And I'll be sure to pass your kind words along to my very real friends 😅
Been wanting to grab this for impromptu artist interviews. Love the pros so I have the eco system for it. Would rather just give the subject a mic vs trying to mic them up on the spot.
Okay fine I'll upgrade to Artlist Max. Also, would you be willing to make a video about setting up video interviews? I think that would be very helpful.
I'm sure it's a discussion they had internally and there's a reason behind it, but especially with this mic, it seems like it's much more feasible than in some other devices.
I'm very confused why RodeLink got discontinued. It's a perfect middle ground of price vs. features and a bit more "pro" than many of the other offerings.
Hey Punmaster, So I emailed Rode and asked about the longevity of the internal battery and this is what they sent me: "The Interview Pro has a 2-year warranty that includes battery coverage if it fails during this time. Most small lithium batteries of this type have a 2-3 year lifetime before they start to have a noticeable deterioration in performance. We do pride ourselves on servicing our products, so if there is ever any issues, we'd recommend getting in touch with us to see what we can do at the time." So I took that to mean this microphone is good for 2 TO 3 years and then you throw it away and have to buy a new one. That doesn't seem right. What do you think? Thanks. Bandit Benjamin. (it's a nickname, my parents didn't name me bandit!)
Re: 2.4GHz. Shure went to 2-band, 2.4GHz and 5.8Ghz, on their GLX-D+, last year. I like this. I have the original 2.4GHz GLXD for my guitar. I’m not 100% sure my couple of drops were from the wireless itself, or a cord issue. I use the Shure SLX-D 558-602 and 614-616 MHz for my vocals. I travel a lot and the 614-616 uses the “Guard Band” between UHF-TV and the LTE band, so I have at least 4 open channels anywhere I travel in the US. Next time I travel abroad, this could be an issue, and I might need to get 2.4GHz/5.8GHz as a backup for travel outside the US, since those are non communications bands in all treaty countries. Idk. It’s a mess and a bit tricky, but so far so good. 😊
All the different issues with frequency bands definitely make 2.4 much more approachable for the average person (or like you said, someone who travels a lot). I got the Deity Theos UHF system a while back and it comes with all these different antennas that you're supposed to swap out based on your location and I just kinda 😵💫
Question about the 32-bit float. Do you have to run the files through the Rode App to have it converted to 32-bit float or, can you simply drag and drop the file (from the mic) to an editing program and will that be encoded with 32-bit float?
Thanks for another great video! Love all the info you always have. And 3 months outside on that receiver? What?? That's crazy. One quick question though about something totally unrelated... What is the light blue USB-C cable you're using on your Rodecaster Pro 2 to connect to the computer? I am in desperate need of a replacement for the factory one as mine got damaged. I've tried several others and they are always unreliable or don't work at all. Would love to know what you are using. Thanks again, Tom!
It’s actually a RØDE cable that they sent with something last year. I don’t think they sell them though? I really like it so I wish I could buy more (and it different colors too).
Hey Tom, your friends Persuasion, Esteem and Hype need to use better microphones if they ever hope to replace you on this channel. But until that sad day comes (and you know it will), your episodes are just so totally entertaining and comprehensive. Thank you.
The disadvantage of employing omni-directional microphones is that they tend to catch up every sound in your space. It is no coincidence that live stage microphones feature a cardioid/supercardioid polar pattern. Years of experience have shown that only cardioid mics are most suited for interviews outside of ideal studio circumstances. Do not purchase this microphone if you intend to use it outdoors or at events etc.
It can definitely be used for music, although the omnidirectional pickup pattern may or may not give results you're looking for. Lots of mics used for music typically have cardioid pickup patters (but of course it's an art so there's room to experiment!)
Damn. Waited so long for this review since I saw it at NAB. But now I am more confused than ever... 😅😭 Quick explanation of my current setup and idea. I have a meetup and wanted to deliver some high quality sound during the live and have a good quality recording of it. I already have a Rodecaster Pro I and thought of buying the following: - Interview Pro, so that I could give the mic to the audience while asking questions, would not pick up too much voice because people are already listening in silence. Omni is also more of a benefit than an issue. Even tho, I could indeed skip that one and clip a second Wireless Pro receiver on a stick. - Wireless Pro, so that I could receive from the mic below - some DPA headset mic like 4488, so that the speaker could speak hands free and have a very good time giving their talk. Since it's adult during a keynote, the mic will not get damaged or anything either. - drop a big speaker at the back of the room so that everyone can hear with no need to rise the voice, already tried that setup and it works decently well - Rodecaster Pro I would mostly fetch the wireless signal of both Interview Pro + Wireless pro into the receiver plugged into the receiver wired to it. Then long XLR cable to the end of the room for the speaker. So, the interface would mostly be closer to the speaker so that I do not have too much 2.4GHz issues. Thought of buying mostly Rode to stay in the ecosystem and having something functional. Even tho, the HS2 doesn't look like it's the best way to go... I even have some Reporterstore foam in the colors of my meetup already haha. 👌🏻 The battery is not really a big deal to me, don't think that I will drain it that much overall and I don't mind sending it back for a new one. ✅ The price would also be fine, I don't mind putting some money into something qualitative that I could play with and learn from. Also, I will re-use most of the stuff for personal projects anyway, so it will be a good investment long-term too. But yeah, I heard the advice of going UHF (basically analog radio right?) mics like the Sennheiser one. Even tho, those look quite bulky and also have their own issues regarding the tech used. I am also not planning on having more than 50 people in a small room, without the room being longer than 20 meters max. Hence distance is not a big deal. Overall, a Live setup explanation video would be very welcome sir. 🚀💖 Dope review otherwise, thanks again Tom! 🙏🏻 Love the Artlist section too. 😂
About to get a Rode PodMic USB then saw this. Hmmm.... I don't NEED wireless, as all of my audio is recorded at a desk, but maybe some day I will. And this one.. 32 bit!! No worries about clipping. What to do, what to do....
It's a pretty fun mic, and the fact it can be used as an audio recorder is pretty nifty for sure! You honestly can't really go wrong either way but it's a tough choice!
Celcius! Add that to your goaltending and you're ready to move north ;) Love the review and love the look of the mic - was ready to place an order but thought the omni-directional mic while solving some problems...probably not so good in a busy PROfessional locker room. So....what else to use?
I'm becoming an honorary Canadian 😅 I would definitely stick with a more directional mic for those busy environments (although you never know- the Rode does sound so so good). The Sennheiser MD46 is so good at rejecting unwanted noise, but then you'd need an XLR solution.
@@tombuck yeah, i figured you would have to pay, but I hope they give you the option to pay. I was just comparing it to a MacBook Pro or an iPhone, both of which have non-replaceable batteries, but you would obviously just get the battery replaced if yours is dying. You would have to pay of course.
This is really cool but not within my budget right now. Do you think something like a DJI wireless mic in a 3d printed handheld mount would achieve okay results in the meantime? Or, being a lav mic, would it sound pretty bad?
I just picked this mic up. My main issue with it is that it can’t connect directly to an iPhone. That would have made it perfect. Also I just watched an interview on no jumper. And sharp the interviewer had that other mic you showed. And man after hearing my video on the interview pro and yours I noticed it sounded bad to have an interview mic that is so directional. And sharps mic cut out the event crowd / ambience noise. Sounded horrible imo. So yes the rode is better cause it’s too jarring listening to an interview and the mic only picks up one main direction. Sorry so long winded !!
The super directional mics require a lot of skill to use well. Once you have the muscle memory then it's not too bad and they do a stellar job of rejecting unwanted noise. But I'm so impressed with the Rode mic and how easy it is to get consistently good sound. Definitely something just about anyone could pick up and use.
I really like to have a wireless handheld mics on my recording set, And btw is this compatible with cameras too? (I would like to use it as a boom mic 😁)
Hi Tom! sorry, I have a question. I'm just starting to create content, I bought a shure mv7 and I'm looking for an arm for it. I have seen your 2 videos reviewing the Elgato low profile mic arm (it doesn't convince me because in reviews I have read that it is a little weak) and the rode psa1+ (it doesn't convince me because of its logo). What do you recommend me to do? Thank you very much for taking the time to read me.
I would recommend buying one or both arms from a reputable dealer with a good return policy and seeing how you like them yourself! Then you can return one or both if they don't work out. Alternatively, if you like the Rode arm, the original PSA1 doesn't have all the loud branding on it.
IMO, 2.4GHz is NOT pro...why? MILLIONS probably TRILLIONS at this point of things using 2.4 GHz.. mice, keyboards, cordless phones, microwave issues etc. The mic sounds good but that's without any RFI etc.
Those apps that let you see 2.4 devices around you are insane. I tried one in a fast food restaurant once and there were literally hundreds of signals bouncing around in a tiny room.
@@tombuck Yessir. The nice part about rode and other manufacturers over the last 15 years I'd say ...they've gotten REALLY good at signal deflection and what we in the HAM Radio industry and some CB'ers call Slip. half-frequencies, and such variations that help with direct signal, while the signal deflection software in the hardware chips included both for example with THAT mic and the Rodecasters, both PRO and otherwise that help with signal bleed/ RFI etc. are amazing. Just be aware that this is a GREAT studio mic, or even portable if need-be, but in a LIVE environment, it might be a bit tricky, which is why professional IEM and Wireless systems are such higher frequencies and LICENSED ranges etc. You already knew this, but for those whom might not have, etc. Blessings! Thanks as always for such GREAT and thoroughly researched/well put together videos!
You can use this as a standalone recorder and then sync the audio in editing. OR you could use something like the Rode Wireless Me, which can connect directly to your phone and then you could use the Interview Go stick to make a handheld mic.
@@tombuckThanks Tom. I like a handheld option when I’m on the go. I do have the interview Go stick as well but … the feel of a real handheld is really nice as well. Good that I can pair both together.
This mic is bad for street interviews. Never buy omnidirectional microphone for street/news interviews. Live stage microphones have cardioid/supercardioid polar pattern; this is not accident. Years of experience confirm that for interviews outside of ideal studio settings only cardioid mics are most appropriate.
TH-cam quality (you called it ProCumsumer) with the typical oversized RODE on the windscreen. I do so few interviews I stick with the handle and a generic windscreen over my DJI Wireless 2 or Rode Me. I will not buy RODE products that have oversized RODE marketing on them. If they give me one, then ok, but I'm NOT a NASCAR driver. Since they are not my sponsor, I don't want to do advertising for them!
I think there's room for both! I had to really think about whether or not I wanted to share the AI tools since I spend so much time teaching people how to do these things themselves, but there are so many situations where for whatever reason it's just not practical or possible for someone to be behind a mic recording, and it's REALLY nice to have a decent option!
Bolt of RØDE doing it like that with the new-ish EU regulations on replaceable batteries. While it might not fall under the regulation specifically but it's still not a very smart choice.
Yeah, I'm still pretty baffled. Especially because, like I mentioned, they already had a similar design with replaceable batteries! I really like this mic and would love to know that it'll last basically indefinitely.
@tombuck yes. It's a shame. As you said: Replacable batteries make life so much easier. Even if they're proprietary ones. Sadly, while some of us have luck with "good" batteries, they're not created equally, and they're not used equally, resulting in a different degradation speed of that battery. They could die right after warrenty or last a decade. It's entirely up to luck. For the longevity of products alone, replaceable batteries should be considered. I'm 100% more for a company going the 'extra' mile (or keeping it that way), even though I might never need it myself - the option alone gives me a better sense of security.
@@tombuck Hey Tom?? Are you subscriber of your basicly neighbour, " MarkusPix " ?? Video just now out " Mega Video Light Giveaway flat panels etc for photography and vlogging ".. He has so much, and yes, his problem is the shipping and packing everytime he does it. If i lived so near of him, honestly, i would ask for some of the stuff he is always giving away..specialy cameras that he doesn't use, probably from the times he was involved in movie making.. I think he raher would not have all the hussle when offering, packing, make the lottery, take the stuff to the post office.. The gear addiction this guy has "was" serious.. still is.. I would ask him to interview him for podcast about the movie he made many years ago.., and i am sure on way home, your car would come full of gear and cameras..
10/10 ad read
I’m very grateful my friends were willing to help me out 😁
@tombuck Can't believe I'm asking this but where is the ad? Can you time stamp it. 😂
Best advertising sponsor plug EVER!!!!
Thank you! 😅
Best sponsored video I’ve EVER seen. So creative and engaging! Props to you Tom 👏
@@homestudioacademy was about to tell this
Thank you! I’m always a little nervous to do sponsor segments but I had so much fun with this one. Glad my friends were down for a collab, even if they can be a little snarky 😁
Bravo on the sponsor delivery! You legit have me interested in taking advantage of Artlist's AI feature!
Thank you! At first I didn’t know what to think since I like teaching people how to make things themselves, but then I remembered all the times I’ve needed some kind of voiceover work in previous jobs where I couldn’t be the one doing it. There are a ton of situations where being able to try out a variety of voices without needing all the audio production gear would be super helpful.
It was also fun trying to get the tone and inflections right 😅
OK, forget about the mic reviewed, the sponsor part was fabulous Tom! The witty and well balanced presentation, great and funny script for the AI voices, the interaction... Great job! Oh, and the Interview Pro? A good and realistically priced mic for sure. I liked the omni pattern demo, very useful! Haha! "Litterally, Røde has got the Go-Pro", priceless 🙂
I like this Artlist, I know it is a commercial, but it is combined in this chapter in such playful way it don't even seem like a commercial, but as a suggestion for fun useful tool for content creators
I’m happy to hear that! I don’t do many sponsor segments, so it’s. Ice to find ways for them to blend in in a fun way.
3 months! I literally gasp! What a fun story and great outcome.
Time freakin' flies!!
I got two of these on launch day and absolutely love them! Great Video as always
I’m definitely impressed!
I love your channel! Super accurate reviews. But it’s cost me a lot on microphones. Totally worth it! Thank you. 🙏🏻
Haha, I'm in the same boat. 😅
Built-in battery-instant no buy. This is huge mic and @Rodemic could have made a removable battery. This is one of the main things that made me stop buying any Rode products: the company doesn't care about environment and blatantly disrespects its users by pushing unnecessary built-in batteries where there definitely should have been removable ones.
Wow, what a fantastic topic! I'm a home musician, and when I get serious about recording vocals this is going to be at the top of my list.
Nice! It's honestly a surprisingly great sounding mic! And the built in recording is a lifesaver.
“There’s no accounting for taste here” 😂😂😂 that was the icing on the cake.
Yes, best sponsored ad ever. To me, the Rode sounded much better than your boom mic.
I have two of the Interview Pros. I am dreading the possible mic-bleed between the two. I have not tested it yet, but we will see. Honestly, with its omnidirectional aspect, it does a good job in blocking out unwanted ambient sound. Rode should make a Mic XLR plug that would work with Wireless Pros. The interview GO (stick) is cheesy.
Tom, thank you for yet ANOTHER great video about a new product. I actually had purchased this before seeing your video, and knowing this is only 12 days old, I am VERY appreciative of a nice 'under the hood' look at this bad boy. I absolutely LOVE this mic, by the way. As a former broadcast person, this mic is something worthy of strong consideration. I am not sure how much battery life there is yet.....but I will be checking into that. And did I mention that I LOVE the fact it can be tied to the Rodecaster Pro 2 and Rodecaster Duo? (Yeah, I have both!). All the best!
Hey thank you so much! I hope you're enjoying your mic- this one really surprised me in a great way! It's bee na ton of fun to use and the sound quality is super impressive. Glad it gets a pro broadcasters seal of approval 😎
Aye! I really enjoyed the creativity in creating that whole segment! And how it surprisingly kept going...noice and lots of fun
Haha, thank you! It wasn't "supposed" to be that long but I had to fit my whole story arc and plot line in there 😅
Hey hey hey! You have all the talent and knowledge Tom.
Thanks! My AI friends seem to disagree...
@@tombuck this must be those AI “hallucinations” that I keep hearing so much about.
I just ordered one! I've been wanting another mic and I love anything Rode so I had to! Also, the price is great, and you sold this too well lol thanks Tom for another win!
It's a genuinely fun mic! And I'm so impressed with the sound- hope you enjoy yours!
The best part of this video was the Artlist promo 😂 awesome!
Haha, thank you 😅
Cool review, as expected, as in ever ... definitely buying this Rode!
Excellent video.
And yes - we (I) need replaceable batteries. The Rode products are fantastic.
This mic is so good! I definitely have a need for a few! Really wish they had replaceable batteries too. Btw, That ad read was so cool!! 😂I’m sold. One main reason is how fluid the AI voices sound and how diverse they are also, my clients have been demanding AI voices plus stock footage plus license royalty free music. Now I can have all of that for one price instead of a bunch of random subscriptions. Great video Tom, thanks. 🙏🏿 that 3month of hell of that wireless go was incredible!!!
I'm totally blown away by the fact the little transmitter still lived! 🫣
And yeah, the AI voices are genuinely useful. It was fun to try and tweak them to get the right tone/emphasis I wanted. I love the way the first voice really sounds like she's making a joke when she says "CHANNEL your attention" haha
If you add quotes around words or capitalized them (kind of like how you would try and convey tone via a text message), it changes the end result.
@@tombuck thanks that tip! 🫡
I think the directionality is a good thing on the sennheiser, can help cut out a lot of BG noises in actual noisy interview street type environments compared to an omni mic like Rode
Yep, it's just about choosing the right tool for the job.
I agree with everything you said. I've had one for a month or so and am a fan. I did manage to brick the first one by clicking the factory reset option in Rode Central. Wouldn't even mount on the desktop after that. Ta;ked with Rode, and they were great as always and got a new one right away. An additional thought - I do a lot of documentary work, and am a huge proponent of backups for everything. Which can get pricey sometimes. I always had a Rode Reporter and a Sony ECM77B wired lav mic as backups whenever using a wireless system. For the recorder, I had little Tascam that I forget the model of, but had the same form factor as the XLR plug-in transmitters you showed. Sometimes we'd use that for roving interviews with the Rode Reporter, but it had a horrible interface and not great quality. Keeping the Interview Pro in a bag all the time, or at least in the car, works great as a backup for the recorder and other mics. Plus it's great to have around for a spur of the moment scenario. Grab and shoot with no worries or setup. Those are times I like the omni pickup over a more directional one. This mic may not always be the best specific option, but it is almost always a serviceable option to get you out of a jam.
Glad you got the issue sorted out- that's kinda scary!
Speaking of backups, my Sennheiser XLR wireless transmitter does have a Micro SD card for on board recording, and can transmit/record at the same time. 👍
do you have a video on how you can (relatively simply) post process audio. I'm guessing this isn't audio straight from the mic?
I have a recent video on how to make the PodMic sound its best, which walks through the basics of processing. None of the audio here is processed though- I always use the “raw” audio for reviews so people can get the most accurate idea of how a mic sounds.
That was fun... if I didn't have artlist already... I would jump and get friend with all your friends... ) The mic is super cool too... let's see if I find a use for it hahaha
I've been so impressed with this mic! I like the sound quality, but the lack of handling noise and omni pickup pattern make it really easy to get audio consistent.
And I'll be sure to pass your kind words along to my very real friends 😅
Those voices helped you really well tom😂
It's nice that these voices aren't only in my head.
@@tombuck that's so true
ecxellent review, love the wall-mounted microphones behind you
Been wanting to grab this for impromptu artist interviews. Love the pros so I have the eco system for it. Would rather just give the subject a mic vs trying to mic them up on the spot.
It's a GREAT mic to just hand to someone and let them go since it doesn't really require much technique or skill to get great sound. Pretty foolproof!
Wireless mic... pretty cool. Lagless, wireless monitoring would be great.
Okay fine I'll upgrade to Artlist Max. Also, would you be willing to make a video about setting up video interviews? I think that would be very helpful.
Remote interviews or in person? Both would be interesting!
@@tombuck both would be interesting but more so in person! lighting, camera angles, setup, etc.
I like. your stuff. The electrical and mechanical engineering being replaceable batteries are not always simple while keep cost down.
I'm sure it's a discussion they had internally and there's a reason behind it, but especially with this mic, it seems like it's much more feasible than in some other devices.
I still think the older Rode Reporter mic is excellent and I wish they wouldn’t have abandoned their previous RodeLink system.
I'm very confused why RodeLink got discontinued. It's a perfect middle ground of price vs. features and a bit more "pro" than many of the other offerings.
Well reviewed, as always. And FWIW, I PROpose we continue to harp on the non-replaceable batteries that companies like Rode have PROferred us.
I will definitely keep brining it up! That’s the one thing that keeps this from being a perfect mix in my opinion.
Hey Punmaster, So I emailed Rode and asked about the longevity of the internal battery and this is what they sent me: "The Interview Pro has a 2-year warranty that includes battery coverage if it fails during this time. Most small lithium batteries of this type have a 2-3 year lifetime before they start to have a noticeable deterioration in performance. We do pride ourselves on servicing our products, so if there is ever any issues, we'd recommend getting in touch with us to see what we can do at the time." So I took that to mean this microphone is good for 2 TO 3 years and then you throw it away and have to buy a new one. That doesn't seem right. What do you think? Thanks. Bandit Benjamin. (it's a nickname, my parents didn't name me bandit!)
Re: 2.4GHz. Shure went to 2-band, 2.4GHz and 5.8Ghz, on their GLX-D+, last year. I like this. I have the original 2.4GHz GLXD for my guitar. I’m not 100% sure my couple of drops were from the wireless itself, or a cord issue.
I use the Shure SLX-D 558-602 and 614-616 MHz for my vocals. I travel a lot and the 614-616 uses the “Guard Band” between UHF-TV and the LTE band, so I have at least 4 open channels anywhere I travel in the US. Next time I travel abroad, this could be an issue, and I might need to get 2.4GHz/5.8GHz as a backup for travel outside the US, since those are non communications bands in all treaty countries. Idk. It’s a mess and a bit tricky, but so far so good. 😊
All the different issues with frequency bands definitely make 2.4 much more approachable for the average person (or like you said, someone who travels a lot). I got the Deity Theos UHF system a while back and it comes with all these different antennas that you're supposed to swap out based on your location and I just kinda 😵💫
I'm amazed at how bad the mkh50 sounded when you switched to it in comparison to the interview pro. Was it very far away from your mouth?
Just what I have been looking for. I am dubious about the phone / tablet reliant products. Thanks.
I'm literally going to use this AI demo as part of my AI Keynotes about synthetic voices...
Awesome!
23:40 Look at you!
Going out and about, and stumbling upon a totally random Firebirds fan.
Such a coincidence! 😁
I love this new mic and have used it for my Video booth, but I have really felt that this mic is just lacking some bass to any speech you record on it
Interesting! I haven't used it in a booth, but I've been pleasantly surprised by the sound overall.
MD46 best mic ever.
those artlist voices roasted you lol
Question about the 32-bit float. Do you have to run the files through the Rode App to have it converted to 32-bit float or, can you simply drag and drop the file (from the mic) to an editing program and will that be encoded with 32-bit float?
You can just drag them to any app 👍
@@tombuck Thank you. It's nice to know that you can skip the Rode Central app and just drag and drop the files and still maintain the 32-bit float.
So if I have the Rode ME wireless and can use with my iphone. Good to know. I could use on the go.
Yep! If you have an iPhone you'll need a lightning to TRRS adapter, but they're very common and very inexpensive.
@tombuck: So the battery is just not user replaceable, but you could send it in to Røde for replacement? Thx for this helpful review!
Thanks for another great video! Love all the info you always have. And 3 months outside on that receiver? What?? That's crazy. One quick question though about something totally unrelated... What is the light blue USB-C cable you're using on your Rodecaster Pro 2 to connect to the computer? I am in desperate need of a replacement for the factory one as mine got damaged. I've tried several others and they are always unreliable or don't work at all. Would love to know what you are using. Thanks again, Tom!
It’s actually a RØDE cable that they sent with something last year. I don’t think they sell them though? I really like it so I wish I could buy more (and it different colors too).
LoL I was listening to LeAnn Rimes, when this notification popped up 😂
Still half an hour late...
I think TH-cam is loosing it...
It’s ok, I’m happy she gets priority over me. 😅
@@tombuck 😆😆😆❤️
Hey Tom, your friends Persuasion, Esteem and Hype need to use better microphones if they ever hope to replace you on this channel. But until that sad day comes (and you know it will), your episodes are just so totally entertaining and comprehensive. Thank you.
Got make hay while the sun shines I suppose! Or something like that, right?
The disadvantage of employing omni-directional microphones is that they tend to catch up every sound in your space. It is no coincidence that live stage microphones feature a cardioid/supercardioid polar pattern. Years of experience have shown that only cardioid mics are most suited for interviews outside of ideal studio circumstances. Do not purchase this microphone if you intend to use it outdoors or at events etc.
Thank you for this Tom, you are a Pro Presenter, Please can this mic work for Music also, will it sound great for that?
It can definitely be used for music, although the omnidirectional pickup pattern may or may not give results you're looking for. Lots of mics used for music typically have cardioid pickup patters (but of course it's an art so there's room to experiment!)
Damn. Waited so long for this review since I saw it at NAB.
But now I am more confused than ever... 😅😭
Quick explanation of my current setup and idea.
I have a meetup and wanted to deliver some high quality sound during the live and have a good quality recording of it.
I already have a Rodecaster Pro I and thought of buying the following:
- Interview Pro, so that I could give the mic to the audience while asking questions, would not pick up too much voice because people are already listening in silence. Omni is also more of a benefit than an issue. Even tho, I could indeed skip that one and clip a second Wireless Pro receiver on a stick.
- Wireless Pro, so that I could receive from the mic below
- some DPA headset mic like 4488, so that the speaker could speak hands free and have a very good time giving their talk. Since it's adult during a keynote, the mic will not get damaged or anything either.
- drop a big speaker at the back of the room so that everyone can hear with no need to rise the voice, already tried that setup and it works decently well
- Rodecaster Pro I would mostly fetch the wireless signal of both Interview Pro + Wireless pro into the receiver plugged into the receiver wired to it. Then long XLR cable to the end of the room for the speaker. So, the interface would mostly be closer to the speaker so that I do not have too much 2.4GHz issues.
Thought of buying mostly Rode to stay in the ecosystem and having something functional. Even tho, the HS2 doesn't look like it's the best way to go...
I even have some Reporterstore foam in the colors of my meetup already haha. 👌🏻
The battery is not really a big deal to me, don't think that I will drain it that much overall and I don't mind sending it back for a new one. ✅
The price would also be fine, I don't mind putting some money into something qualitative that I could play with and learn from. Also, I will re-use most of the stuff for personal projects anyway, so it will be a good investment long-term too.
But yeah, I heard the advice of going UHF (basically analog radio right?) mics like the Sennheiser one. Even tho, those look quite bulky and also have their own issues regarding the tech used.
I am also not planning on having more than 50 people in a small room, without the room being longer than 20 meters max. Hence distance is not a big deal.
Overall, a Live setup explanation video would be very welcome sir. 🚀💖
Dope review otherwise, thanks again Tom! 🙏🏻
Love the Artlist section too. 😂
About to get a Rode PodMic USB then saw this. Hmmm.... I don't NEED wireless, as all of my audio is recorded at a desk, but maybe some day I will. And this one.. 32 bit!! No worries about clipping. What to do, what to do....
It's a pretty fun mic, and the fact it can be used as an audio recorder is pretty nifty for sure! You honestly can't really go wrong either way but it's a tough choice!
Celcius! Add that to your goaltending and you're ready to move north ;) Love the review and love the look of the mic - was ready to place an order but thought the omni-directional mic while solving some problems...probably not so good in a busy PROfessional locker room. So....what else to use?
I'm becoming an honorary Canadian 😅
I would definitely stick with a more directional mic for those busy environments (although you never know- the Rode does sound so so good). The Sennheiser MD46 is so good at rejecting unwanted noise, but then you'd need an XLR solution.
Any tips on setting up a recording/pa type system for classes to large halls so they can hear you?
Hi I have a ques .. is the Akg ara worth it in 2024 for voice over or there is better choices for around 70 bucks ?
From what I see, the AKG is about $50 in the US, which seems like a good price.
@@tombuck or the samson q2u or the atr2100x I am lost from the market 😅
can't you replace the battery? like send it in for service?
even most things that have build in batteries can be serviced.
Rode is usually very good about servicing their stuff. Once it's out of warranty though, then it's probably a case by case basis.
@@tombuck yeah, i figured you would have to pay, but I hope they give you the option to pay. I was just comparing it to a MacBook Pro or an iPhone, both of which have non-replaceable batteries, but you would obviously just get the battery replaced if yours is dying. You would have to pay of course.
Can I use more than one Rode Interview Pro Mic with the RC2 board?
Great video and review but it’s very hollow and catches way to much room sound for me. Worse than lapel mic.
This is really cool but not within my budget right now. Do you think something like a DJI wireless mic in a 3d printed handheld mount would achieve okay results in the meantime? Or, being a lav mic, would it sound pretty bad?
I think the DJI mic will work on the Rode Interview Pro. But if not, then yeah a 3d printed handle would be great!
Discharge or Decharge? 🤔
Oh im getting this
It's A LOT of fun!
I just picked this mic up. My main issue with it is that it can’t connect directly to an iPhone. That would have made it perfect. Also I just watched an interview on no jumper. And sharp the interviewer had that other mic you showed. And man after hearing my video on the interview pro and yours I noticed it sounded bad to have an interview mic that is so directional. And sharps mic cut out the event crowd / ambience noise. Sounded horrible imo. So yes the rode is better cause it’s too jarring listening to an interview and the mic only picks up one main direction. Sorry so long winded !!
The super directional mics require a lot of skill to use well. Once you have the muscle memory then it's not too bad and they do a stellar job of rejecting unwanted noise. But I'm so impressed with the Rode mic and how easy it is to get consistently good sound. Definitely something just about anyone could pick up and use.
@@tombuckgood point. ! Thanks for responding. I’m a Long time listener
Danke!
Thanks you for all the support! Hope things are well!
The PRO of PUNS 💯
Will it work with the original Rodecaster?
No not the original since it doesn’t have a built in receiver.
It's cheap enough to just use as a stand-alone run and gun recorder that you can always keep on you. I'll not be using the wireless features at all.
Definitely a nice little field recorder!
I really like to have a wireless handheld mics on my recording set, And btw is this compatible with cameras too? (I would like to use it as a boom mic 😁)
You would need one of the wireless receivers to run into a camera (like I did on the range test segment) and then it’ll work great 👍
@@tombuck Oh thanks for your reply!
I’m gathering some info in case if I have an opportunity to use it. 😁
Hi Tom! sorry, I have a question. I'm just starting to create content, I bought a shure mv7 and I'm looking for an arm for it. I have seen your 2 videos reviewing the Elgato low profile mic arm (it doesn't convince me because in reviews I have read that it is a little weak) and the rode psa1+ (it doesn't convince me because of its logo). What do you recommend me to do? Thank you very much for taking the time to read me.
I would recommend buying one or both arms from a reputable dealer with a good return policy and seeing how you like them yourself! Then you can return one or both if they don't work out. Alternatively, if you like the Rode arm, the original PSA1 doesn't have all the loud branding on it.
@@tombuck ty sm 🐐
IMO, 2.4GHz is NOT pro...why? MILLIONS probably TRILLIONS at this point of things using 2.4 GHz.. mice, keyboards, cordless phones, microwave issues etc. The mic sounds good but that's without any RFI etc.
Those apps that let you see 2.4 devices around you are insane. I tried one in a fast food restaurant once and there were literally hundreds of signals bouncing around in a tiny room.
@@tombuck Yessir. The nice part about rode and other manufacturers over the last 15 years I'd say ...they've gotten REALLY good at signal deflection and what we in the HAM Radio industry and some CB'ers call Slip. half-frequencies, and such variations that help with direct signal, while the signal deflection software in the hardware chips included both for example with THAT mic and the Rodecasters, both PRO and otherwise that help with signal bleed/ RFI etc. are amazing. Just be aware that this is a GREAT studio mic, or even portable if need-be, but in a LIVE environment, it might be a bit tricky, which is why professional IEM and Wireless systems are such higher frequencies and LICENSED ranges etc. You already knew this, but for those whom might not have, etc. Blessings! Thanks as always for such GREAT and thoroughly researched/well put together videos!
Why not just stick my Wireless Go II onto a handle? Alternately I can just put my XLR trans pack with Sony lithium battery, onto my Rode Reporter mic.
I need something for street interviews that I can use with my iPhone.
You can use this as a standalone recorder and then sync the audio in editing.
OR you could use something like the Rode Wireless Me, which can connect directly to your phone and then you could use the Interview Go stick to make a handheld mic.
@@tombuckThanks Tom. I like a handheld option when I’m on the go. I do have the interview Go stick as well but … the feel of a real handheld is really nice as well. Good that I can pair both together.
This mic is bad for street interviews. Never buy omnidirectional microphone for street/news interviews. Live stage microphones have cardioid/supercardioid polar pattern; this is not accident. Years of experience confirm that for interviews outside of ideal studio settings only cardioid mics are most appropriate.
TH-cam quality (you called it ProCumsumer) with the typical oversized RODE on the windscreen. I do so few interviews I stick with the handle and a generic windscreen over my DJI Wireless 2 or Rode Me. I will not buy RODE products that have oversized RODE marketing on them. If they give me one, then ok, but I'm NOT a NASCAR driver. Since they are not my sponsor, I don't want to do advertising for them!
I'm not a huge fan of the default windscreen anyway, so I've definitely been preferring to use my own plain colored one.
Wait - did you really film this with a GoPro - let me rewind.
Haha no, I was just making some terrible wordplay 🫠
@@tombuck I was about to get excited to try out my GoPro!
Sponsor... Goodbye plans to be a voice over artist.
I think there's room for both! I had to really think about whether or not I wanted to share the AI tools since I spend so much time teaching people how to do these things themselves, but there are so many situations where for whatever reason it's just not practical or possible for someone to be behind a mic recording, and it's REALLY nice to have a decent option!
Bolt of RØDE doing it like that with the new-ish EU regulations on replaceable batteries.
While it might not fall under the regulation specifically but it's still not a very smart choice.
Yeah, I'm still pretty baffled. Especially because, like I mentioned, they already had a similar design with replaceable batteries! I really like this mic and would love to know that it'll last basically indefinitely.
@tombuck yes.
It's a shame. As you said: Replacable batteries make life so much easier. Even if they're proprietary ones.
Sadly, while some of us have luck with "good" batteries, they're not created equally, and they're not used equally, resulting in a different degradation speed of that battery. They could die right after warrenty or last a decade. It's entirely up to luck.
For the longevity of products alone, replaceable batteries should be considered. I'm 100% more for a company going the 'extra' mile (or keeping it that way), even though I might never need it myself - the option alone gives me a better sense of security.
If you say again pro...
First?
How does an audio guy endorse ai????
“For times when it’s not possible or practical for you to be behind the mic.”
Hi, Tom! Have you ever used or are you aware of : Wireless Video Transmitter Accsoon CineView Nano ?? over 100 mts range of video transmission..
I have the Hollyland Mars, which I love, but I’ve never used any other ones.
@@tombuck oh, great! Wow, but the price.. this nano costs in Europe 139 €.. If you ever buy another, maybe looks worth considering..
@@tombuck Hey Tom?? Are you subscriber of your basicly neighbour, " MarkusPix " ?? Video just now out " Mega Video Light Giveaway flat panels etc for photography and vlogging ".. He has so much, and yes, his problem is the shipping and packing everytime he does it. If i lived so near of him, honestly, i would ask for some of the stuff he is always giving away..specialy cameras that he doesn't use, probably from the times he was involved in movie making.. I think he raher would not have all the hussle when offering, packing, make the lottery, take the stuff to the post office.. The gear addiction this guy has "was" serious.. still is.. I would ask him to interview him for podcast about the movie he made many years ago.., and i am sure on way home, your car would come full of gear and cameras..
cant replace a new battery by yourself