Just purchased based off your review. Thanks for posting! I’m going from a Shure SM7B that had way too many parts to travel with. No need for a cloud lifter was the moment I decided it was worth it.
Ha!! Same. Thought I was the inly one who discovered this. The PodMic USBs in built processing is amazing when you get it dialed you can just plug in and go
Did you notice any difference in sound quality between using the USB-C versus the XLR cable? I'm currently using a BlueYeti myself, but strongly considering this mic.
Got the rode podmic usb on the way. I really hope an update includes a De-esser. I am an s person. My main question right now is, what camera are you using? Looks great.
Great review Tamara. Initially I was going to buy the Shure SM7B, but this mic seems way more convenient, and looks better in my opinion. I'm definitely buying this mic now - your review sealed the deal for me🤝
This kind of seems like an MT USB Mini update. That XLR input is epic! Sold, gonna pull the trigger. By the way you're doing that thing looking away from the camera again 🤣👍 Anyway, Thanks for sharing. Your videos are awesome.
Just to add, I have just checked, this mic now works perfect! straight via usb (which came with the podmic) with iPhone 15 Plus, iOS ver. 18.0.1, app used for the test is Final Cut Camera. Finally they corrected it.
Whenever using the Pocket3 with the Mic2 do you record your voice into the mic-recorder or do you transmit it to the Pocket3? When previewing your Pocket3 footage on your main computer have ever noticed a hissing sound behind the vocals, do you think that might be caused whenever the signal is transmitted to the Pocket3?
A lot of this mic are defective. A bunch of them die after some time and a lot others (via USB) keep disconnecting. Have you ever had this problem? This mic is really good, but it has become a nightmare for a lot of people. Really sad!
I actually view this particular mic as a tough sell. Gotta remember this is $199. Yes it has XLR and USB but there are other mics that have this capability, ie AM8, K688, Q2U. If you watch K688 VS Podmic comparisons I'd argue the K688 sounds better - but at 1/5th the price (also has XLR/USB) capability. That said I'm a huge fan of the Videomic Go2 (which you also have). I wish RODE made a version of it with a higher SPL, ie 145 DB SPL since it sounds amazing when recorded up-close.
Hey Tamara If i bought this for my Samsung S24 Ultra for TH-cam videos, would i need anything else to increase the clarity of my speech or will the usb-c connection alone be enough? If i would need extra gear to enhance the clarity, can you leave any links please
And when plugged into MacBook Pro Rode Central just freezes “Processing” and won’t allow any adjustments to be made. Altogether a very disappointing piece of equipment.
@@TamaraGabrielUK Will try again to see if there have been any updates etc to make it work (via USB) on the iPhone and MacBook Pro but not holding out much hope tbh. A quick search on the web shows it’s not an unusual problem. Have assumed it’s an Apple / Rode connectivity problem.
@@DecodingMedical i saw an other video, with stated you need a special cable for iphone recording, o was wondering if i would need the same cable to plug it into a pc
Great review but this mic is too expensive for what it does. There are great sounding dynamic usb mics for half the price. Also....TAMARA GABRIEL FOR PRESIDENT! All the best from London!
So I purchased the Rode NT USB+ with the DS2 stand. The whole kit works really well. I’d say rode is the “go to” for voiceover work at the moment.
Just purchased based off your review. Thanks for posting! I’m going from a Shure SM7B that had way too many parts to travel with. No need for a cloud lifter was the moment I decided it was worth it.
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Solid mic! In many ways, more versatile than a Shure SM7B. This video has inspired me to get one.
Low key.
I’ve been plugging in my USB C podcast mic directly to my DJI Pocket Osmo 3.
Makes content creation so easy and audio so clean 😅
Ha!! Same. Thought I was the inly one who discovered this.
The PodMic USBs in built processing is amazing when you get it dialed you can just plug in and go
I still use my Rode wireless go 2 single mic for my voiceovers in my office space.. this would be a very welcome upgrade. Thanks for the video!
Outstanding video. I pulled the trigger on the microphone and the stand this morning. Thanks for sharing🔆
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Holy shmokes. That’s some tiny and quick text
Did you notice any difference in sound quality between using the USB-C versus the XLR cable? I'm currently using a BlueYeti myself, but strongly considering this mic.
Got the rode podmic usb on the way. I really hope an update includes a De-esser. I am an s person. My main question right now is, what camera are you using? Looks great.
I use the Sony A7s III shooting in Slog3, with the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM.
@@TamaraGabrielUK I didn't get the notification till now. Thank you.
You’re welcome.
Great review Tamara. Initially I was going to buy the Shure SM7B, but this mic seems way more convenient, and looks better in my opinion. I'm definitely buying this mic now - your review sealed the deal for me🤝
This kind of seems like an MT USB Mini update. That XLR input is epic! Sold, gonna pull the trigger.
By the way you're doing that thing looking away from the camera again 🤣👍
Anyway, Thanks for sharing. Your videos are awesome.
This is beautiful. If I may ask which camera lens are you using on this video🙏
I think it was the Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM.
@@TamaraGabrielUK thank you very much.
You’re welcome ☺️
That is a LOVELY sounding mic. My home podcasting mic just died so this will be a perfect replacement - great timing Tamara!
Just to add, I have just checked, this mic now works perfect! straight via usb (which came with the podmic) with iPhone 15 Plus, iOS ver. 18.0.1, app used for the test is Final Cut Camera. Finally they corrected it.
Whenever using the Pocket3 with the Mic2 do you record your voice into the mic-recorder or do you transmit it to the Pocket3? When previewing your Pocket3 footage on your main computer have ever noticed a hissing sound behind the vocals, do you think that might be caused whenever the signal is transmitted to the Pocket3?
Thanks mate... did you process the audio in the video at all?
Only raised the gain, but no processing.
Thank you for actually showing it through rhe phone! Sounds great
Hi, what phone case are you using?
Love the review. Have been looking at the PODMIC and this review was well shot and well done! Thanks
Very nice, and very nicely priced. Thank you for the review. Am definitely going to have to look at this one a bit harder.
Can I plug this in directly into my sony camera so the audio and video is all one file?
What camera was it shon on?
A lot of this mic are defective. A bunch of them die after some time and a lot others (via USB) keep disconnecting. Have you ever had this problem?
This mic is really good, but it has become a nightmare for a lot of people.
Really sad!
A short and sweet video.
I appreciate the time saver.
I actually view this particular mic as a tough sell. Gotta remember this is $199. Yes it has XLR and USB but there are other mics that have this capability, ie AM8, K688, Q2U. If you watch K688 VS Podmic comparisons I'd argue the K688 sounds better - but at 1/5th the price (also has XLR/USB) capability. That said I'm a huge fan of the Videomic Go2 (which you also have). I wish RODE made a version of it with a higher SPL, ie 145 DB SPL since it sounds amazing when recorded up-close.
You're right.
@@Dracomies fifine k688?
Nice review Ms. Tamara. Did you find Rode Connect and Rode Central software easy to use? I didn't.
Thanks. Yeah it seemed quite intuitive.
@@TamaraGabrielUK I guess I need more practice. 😁
My phone has the lightning connector. Would this work with a USB-C to lightning cable?
Is this WAY better than the Rode Go II?
They're both too different, they're good in their own ways. I think the sound of this is richer though.
@@TamaraGabrielUK Thank you. Really appreciate your down to earth TH-cam style btw. 👌
If you want a low mic arm, Elgato has the wave mic arm LP. It looks great.
Thanks!
Oh, thats really really good. Ive got to get one!
Yeah, the sound quality is impressive.
@@TamaraGabrielUK Its very clear, with very good depth.
Hey Tamara
If i bought this for my Samsung S24 Ultra for TH-cam videos, would i need anything else to increase the clarity of my speech or will the usb-c connection alone be enough?
If i would need extra gear to enhance the clarity, can you leave any links please
I’ve not tried it with that phone, but I didn’t need anything else with my iPhone.
@@TamaraGabrielUK
Thank you
Does the mic make quite a bit of difference over the built-in mic of your phone?
In other words, is it a good investment?
@brianmagicman3556 To me it does, yes.
@TamaraGabrielUK I can use this mic with my Samsung if I bought an XLR to usb-c cable can't I??
@TamaraGabrielUK What's the maximum height of the microphone stand you're using if extended out fully (the DS2) ??
Can I use usb c to usb ?
It's unfortunately expensive
I connnected it to my mac via usb c and the the 3.5 aux cable to my lumix but it didnot work
Did it work with your professional camera ?
Unfortunately doesn’t work plugged directly into an iPhone which is part of the reason I got one for.
And when plugged into MacBook Pro Rode Central just freezes “Processing” and won’t allow any adjustments to be made. Altogether a very disappointing piece of equipment.
Sorry, you’ve had those issues, but it all worked for me on my iPhone, MacBook Pro, and Mac Studio.
@@TamaraGabrielUK Will try again to see if there have been any updates etc to make it work (via USB) on the iPhone and MacBook Pro but not holding out much hope tbh. A quick search on the web shows it’s not an unusual problem. Have assumed it’s an Apple / Rode connectivity problem.
Thank you for this video
I bought podmic but the usp does not work on iphone 14
@@DecodingMedical i saw an other video, with stated you need a special cable for iphone recording, o was wondering if i would need the same cable to plug it into a pc
Thanks T
Great review but this mic is too expensive for what it does. There are great sounding dynamic usb mics for half the price.
Also....TAMARA GABRIEL FOR PRESIDENT!
All the best from London!
They should have added a Mute Button.
The volume button doubles as a mute button if you press it.
@@TeshTube That's good, but it's not prominent and it's in the back. Should be on the side or right on top