Review ID: 6660

Review Text: The perfect podcasting and streaming microphone. For streaming and podcasting, many newcomers tend to eye the much more expensive Shure SM7B--if only to emulate their favorite content creators. While that is a tremendously high-quality microphone, it's intended to be used for professional recording studios. Therefore it's priced at $399/499, and with that it gives you the widest range possible in a recording device. For a quarter of that price, the Rode Podmic broke out into the scene in mid-2019 to shake up the dynamic microphone market and it's taken it completely by storm. For many content creators, the Podmic hits well above its weight class. Like all XLR microphones, the Podmic needs to be plugged into an accompanying audio mixer. Rode offers their own with the Rodecaster Pro, which has settings specifically tailored for the Podmic. I use a GoXLR, which is specifically made for content production and therefore has sufficient levels of gain to be able to drive the Podmic. EQ doesn't need to be changed much but that depends entirely on your vocal range. By default it already sounds natural. I was at first not too keen on how short and stout it looked when placed in front of me but that lack of length actually benefits my setup. There's no concern of accidentally hitting the bottom of the microphone if I move my arm across underneath it in order to access my keyboard or if I need to use my right hand for anything other than the mouse. So if you're looking for a great microphone for streaming, honestly look no further. Not only does the microphone look great with any setup, its weight will make it suitable for use on any microphone stand--even the Blue Compass, which has notoriously high tension. If you really do want the Shure SM7B, use this microphone as a stepping stone towards that goal for the best audio at this price right out the gate. You might end up using this for way longer and you'll more than likely forget about spending $399 on a microphone that might not provide much more than this little beast does.

Gold Attribute: {'Product Name': 'podmic', 'Brand': 'rode', 'Model Number': 'podmic', 'Color': 'black'}

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