HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/podmicusb DSP Processing Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkad9b5173s Rode Connect Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDNlC19uUIc Today I review a new XLR & USB Dynamic Mic from Rode, the PodMic USB. This mic has a controlled lowend, a mid forward sound, and a little bit of grain on the top end (mainly in XLR mode). This offers Digital Signal Processing that is stored on mic so you can use it on computers without Rode's software, and the pop filter works extremely well. It doesn't handle shocks too well, and the XLR port is inactive when you have the mic connected over USB. Buy the Rode Podmic USB (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/podmicusb Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/podmicusb B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/474m971 Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/rode_podmic_usb.htm?offid=1&affid=2060 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. RECORDING SETTINGS: Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Computer Level: 51dB Boosted in Post: +8dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Cardioid Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity: -57dB Max SPL: 148dB Bit Depth: 24-bit Sample Rate: 48kHz 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:27 - What’s in the Box 00:46 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:19 - Specifications 01:29 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 01:47 - Plosive Test 02:02 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:24 - Background Noise Test 02:41 - Untreated Room Test 03:04 - Shock Rejection Test 03:20 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 03:33 - Windscreen Tone Test 04:02 - USB vs. XLR Output Test 04:55 - DSP Processing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkad9b5173s) 06:23 - Rode Connect Software (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDNlC19uUIc) 06:52 - Does the DSP Get Stored on Mic? 07:22 - Intro to Comparison 07:52 - Maono HD300t Comparison 08:16 - Samson Q2u Comparison 08:46 - Fifine K688 Comparison 09:15 - Audio Technica ATR2100x-usb Comparison 09:44 - Rode NT USB Mini Comparison 10:10 - Rode Podmic (XLR) Comparison 10:44 - Audio Technica AT2040 USB Comparison 11:16 - Rode NT USB+ Comparison 11:47 - Rode Procaster Comparison 12:13 - Shure MV7 Comparison 12:49 - Shure SM7b Comparison 13:15 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 13:46 - Music Test 15:09 - Pros & Cons 16:20 - Overall Thoughts 18:02- Recommendation 19:24 - Outro #USB #Podcast #MicReview Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastage Become a Member: null Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com/ Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: null Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com/ My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb