That’s what I did for the last week of my in-depth testing, and it’s honestly ruined me for audio playback (in a very good way). Those USB-C ports can also be used to connect to two computers simultaneously-handy for streamers looking to go all out on the audio front-or you can just connect to one. By the way, WiFi connectivity makes firmware updates a breeze, plus the RØDECaster Pro II also has Ethernet, Bluetooth and two USB-C ports for connecting devices like phones. It’s incredibly easy to use yet has a depth that’s not even fully unleashed because RØDE plans on adding new features via upcoming firmware updates. If you’re just after the RØDECaster Pro II for podcast recording, you can stop reading this review. Admittedly, for my ears at least, there isn’t a noticeable difference in quality between the RØDECaster Pro-recorded episodes and the latest one recorded on the RØDECaster Pro II, but that’s not really the point of this audio deck. We recorded the podcast without any post-editing and here’s what we got. There are also some preconfigured sound effects and a (hopefully not copyright) music track on the programmable smart pads. Inserting a MicroSD card gave us something to record to, then all I did was tap the record button once to go live, once again to pause (handy for bathroom breaks) and a longer tap to stop recording. Now the mics were correctly only recording the individual voices they were supposed to (we sit close together).Īfter that, it was a simple task of rotating a dial to control audio for our monitoring headphones, and we were good to go. Our dual RØDE Procaster mics were too sensitive at default 50dB levels, but a few taps on the screen took them down to a manageable 35dB. For podcasters and anyone else otherwise seeking audio recording, there are generic mic options or there are RØDE-specific configurations. It walked me through creating a show, setting default audio levels with the six physical sliders, plugging in monitoring headphones (and setting an appropriate playback level), and even selecting what was plugged into the four multipurpose inputs.įor musos, you can select line-in devices or instruments for the combo jacks. Once the RØDECaster Pro II powered on, I was relieved to see a step-by-step guide on the generously sized touchscreen. Assuming you have compatible microphones, there isn’t a learning curve.Īfter plugging in the USB-C power cable, all I did was connect two RØDE Procaster microphones that we already had lying around. In the past, my co-host took care of recording duties, so I didn’t know what to expect in terms of a learning curve for the RØDECaster Pro II. OS Requirements: macOS 10.The opportunity to review the RØDECaster Pro II inspired me to revive my dormant podcast.Network Connectivity: Wifi 802.11g/n/ac 2.4GHz and 5GHz, Ethernet 100/1000.Data transfer: USB 3.0 SD card reader 130MB/s.Recording Storage: microSDHC, microSDXC, USB-C removable drive (exFAT – minimum 100MB/s).USB Interface 2: 1x2-in/2-out with mix-minus.USB Interface 1: 1x2-in/16-out multichannel device, 1 x 2-in/2-out with mix-minus.Bluetooth Connectivity: Bluetooth audio with Music and Headset profile (wide band speech).Analogue Audio Output Connectivity: 2x balanced line output, 4 x headphone output.Analogue Audio Input Connectivity: 4x combo jack inputs (microphone, line, instrument).Power Requirements: 30W USB-C PD (15V, 2A).Equivalent Noise: -131.5dBV (A-weighted).Frequency Range: Mic Inputs: 20Hz - 20kHz, Monitor Outputs: 20Hz - 20kHz.Mounting options include a 3/8" female thread for various stand types and 100 x 100 VESA mounting holes.Protect your RODECaster Pro II with the optional RODECover II, a tough polycarbonate cover that guards it against debris, dust, and spills.RODECaster Pro II is fully updatable for continued evolution with new firmware that will be available to all users via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB.Ready for global use, the unit has 10 languages-English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi.Power the RODECaster Pro II via the included AC adapter or through USB Type-C PD (30W).The USB connections are MFi-certified for seamless integration with iOS devices such as iPads. Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections offer high-speed communication with computers and other devices for updating firmware wirelessly, software and hardware integrations, & more.Bidirectional MIDI communication allows excellent integration with DAWs and streaming software.An internal 1.5 GHz quad-core audio engine delivers significant processing power and unlocks huge potential for future updates.
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