Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Vocal Microphone
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This mic isn't what you're looking for, as others have stated, but the Blue Yeti is ideal for your needs. The Blue Yeti has received mixed reviews on the internet, but as someone with nearly 30 years of audio engineering experience, I can tell you that it's a fantastic mic, especially for your application. br>At the moment, I'm recording a lot of different kinds of music. A Rode Podcaster serves as the daily driver for one of the on-site podcasters, who uses the Yeti in omni mode while hanging overhead for multiple speakers/conversational situations. a Shure SM7B for another on-air personality, and a Shure SM7B for another on-air personality I'm very pleased with the results of all three microphones as an on-air personality. When we have a second guest in the studio, I occasionally use an Audio Technica AT2020. br>An important point to remember is that Because the Yeti is a USB mic (unless you get the pro model, which takes both XLR and USB), while the AT2020 is an XLR, and so on, you'll need to know your workstation and have a plan for setting up your gear. I'm sure you understand. When it comes to these two different formats, I frequently see people buy both without first figuring out how to make all of these mics work together. You should be fine if you do your homework on how you're going to connect everything. Good luck!
Here's a quick rundown of what I've recently discovered. I did some research because I'm looking for a Rode Mic. NT-Rode NT-Rode NT-Rode NT-Rode NT-Ro The first two are USB.br>Rode PodCaster USB Dynamic Microphone (USB $230)br>Rode ProCaster Broadcast Dynamic Vocal Microphone XLR ($230)br>Rode BroadCaster Studio Condenser Microphone XLR ($400). The XLR connectors are the last two.
It works. All you'll need is an XLR microphone cable (not included).
Yes. For vocals, this mic is perfect. It is, in my opinion, better suited to aggressive vocal styles. I've had great success recording everything from death metal shrieks to angelic female vocals. The sound is very similar to the Shure SM-2000. Metallica made the 7b famous for vocals, despite it being a broadcasting microphone.
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I had been using the Audio Technica AT2020 condenser mic for quite some time, and while it is a great microphone, it was too sensitive to pick up my background noise, so I needed a dynamic mic that would only capture my voice with very little to no background noise. I read up on the Procaster and decided that, despite being a microphone that has been available for quite some time, it appears to be the microphone that I needed. And that was it! On first glance, the microphone appears to be built like a truck. Solid metal casing, nice grilles along the top end, and despite my lack of experience with high-end or expensive studio microphones, I was confident that the procaster would meet my expectations based on its construction. It's not only well-made, but it also carries a substantial amount of weight. There are approximately 1. 5 to 1. My flimsy boom arm couldn't handle the weight of 7 lbs. br>br>I've read that using the mic with a cloudlifter or some sort of preamp is necessary, which is true to some extent. The volume of the input or sound is very low. However, I didn't need one because the mixer I was using already had plenty of preamp power to give the mic enough gain. You don't need to spend the extra money on an additional preamp if you already have a mixer with a good preamp. I was looking for a procaster and found it. It does an excellent job of capturing my (deeper) voice. Most importantly, it does not pick up nearly as much background noise as my AT2020 does. Perfect! I just had to get used to keeping my mouth close to the mic in order to keep the sound going. It has a built-in pop filter, which I can attest to working perfectly. I could have used a foam pop filter I had on hand, but the mic looks better without it. Because it's a dynamic microphone, it doesn't require any phantom power to operate. br>br>The microphone arrived in a nice leather pouch, along with an adapter and some instructions. I was ecstatic to discover that I could register the microphone and receive a 10-year warranty. 10 years! That gives me the impression that RODE is confident in their products. Overall, the quality, performance, and price are all exceptional!br>br>When I require additional equipment, RODE will be the first to receive my business!.
Much of a microphone's selection is based on personal preference, so all I can say is that the construction is exceptional and built to last. The sound is clear and flat to me, which makes it very versatile for many different types of voices, which is exactly what it was designed for. The proximity effect is well-known, and while good vocal technique and the use of a wind/antipop screen can help you avoid plosives and other noises, using an antipop filter is the best option. It also produces a very controlled level of noise, and with a good amount of gain on the interface, it can be used to produce excellent sound. At first I used it with a focusrite scarlet 2i2 3rd gen, the gain should be close to 95% which introduced extra noise but was very usable and clean. I had to return the interface (it was faulty) and replace it with a Motu M2, and the microphone now has a lot more gain room and the noise level is even lower; it's a fantastic combination. br>br>On the internet, I came across two things: The mic's pins are larger on one side than the others. This is described as normal on the Rode FAQ website. Is the ground pin, which is designed in such a way that it connects first and protects the microphone. br>br>After removing the XLR connector, some people show the pins being pulled out. To avoid this, make sure the bolt in the small hole near the connector is sufficiently tightened before connecting the cable.
This microphone is fantastic.
It has a metal exterior and is extremely well constructed. Because this puppy isn't light, have a good mount/stand on hand. On the outside, there are no fancy buttons or alternate functions, only a simple microphone. With my DBX286s and Behringer UMC404HD, it sounds fantastic. br>br>It has a lot of bass, but it isn't muddy. The high end is crisp but not shrill. It sounds good right out of the box, but with some post-production, it really comes to life. It requires a sufficient amount of clean gain. br>br> I'm using the aforementioned DBX286s for mine, and they provide plenty of gain and sound fantastic. Something like a Cloudlifter is another option. The Procaster is worth considering if you're looking for a great sounding mic for spoken word applications at a reasonable price. It keeps up with the more expensive big dogs and never falls behind.
This microphone is ideal for recording audio books and long-form narration. As a professional voice over talent and narrator, I require a microphone that is both durable and noise-free, as narrating for hours necessitates a microphone that does not pick up the air conditioner or the pool pump. Although I prefer Neumann and the Blue series, they are extremely sensitive (great for fast jobs like telephony or radio and TV spots), but this Rode Procaster (not to be confused with the Rode Podcaster) is a great little mic for e-mail recording. Learning, long-form narration, and, in particular, audio book narration are all possible options. It's fantastic! For professional narrators and voice actors, this book comes highly recommended!.
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