Unboxing Rode Podcaster USB Mic

[ArmanPROsto]

Cool!! I wanna buy it!!

[WhoIsChristianPoppi]

Hey Doug!

I just got myself one of these mic's but with no software. I'm running windows 7 and i've tried everywhere to get the latest device driver, any ideas?

[HakerzTM]

I just got it, I'm in love with it :)

[cazzdor11]

i have same mic but now when i plug it in the led light dont glow and no drivers installing just "unknown device" :S

[HakerzTM]

Which would be better to get? The Rode Podcaster Or Procaster? What's the difference except for their connection type?

[MRKRAZY1870]

doug do u think that the rode podcaster is better then the at2020 ? will the podcaster give me better sound?

[DizzyDougTV]

@MRKRAZY1870 Do I think it's a better mic over the AT2020? Yes. Will it work for you and your vocal characteristics? Don't know. You would have to hook one up and test it.

[Kush1027]

im looking for a usb mic.. im willing to spend up to 300.. im trying to avoid buyin a pre amp because of all the research i've been doing, i see that the majority of them have a difficult time working with windows 7. I was wondering if you think this mic will be a good mic for recording music. I rap.. . if u dont think it is do u have any idea of a good usb mic i can buy?

[DizzyDougTV]

@Kush1027 It is a great mic in that it articulates vocals very well. Will it work for you? I don't know. it all depends on your vocal characteristic and how you work a mic.

[computerhelper303]

cool i actually got the samson co1u it has great audio quality and so does that

[purvistv]

FYI... unless they made two versions, that is *not* a condenser. It's a dynamic front addressed mic. It's basically an integrated USB version of the Procaster model.

[DizzyDougTV]

You're right.

[mastertabla]

cool i live thirty miles from dallas in a town called kaufman we have a motel, as i told you i'm with the cheap dad haha.

[DizzyDougTV]

LOL. Good luck "persuading" your pops..

[IceBergCreativity]

Great un-boxing video. I watched Micheal Mannas video on Microphones not long ago and I am actually very interested in this Mic so that when I do my tutorials my voice comes in clearer.

I may go with the cheaper alternative though and order the Blue Snowball microphone.

[DizzyDougTV]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

Michael has a great video on mics and the gear he has used.

I began podcasting in late 2006, and that's when I found out about the Rode Podcaster. But, I opted to go with a mixer (Alesis Multimix 8 USB) and condenser mic (AKG Perception 200).

I will be posting video(s) in the next few days with audio examples from the Rode Podcaster.

I would not hesitate to buy the SnowBall. I've heard nothing but good things from many who have demoed and used it. Good luck!

[IceBergCreativity]

I will be acquiring the Snowball soon, and I will be doing an unboxing video myself.

I will be looking forward to hearing what you have to say about this Mic soon, it may persuade me to spend a little more to get it.

[DizzyDougTV]

That's awesome. Looking forward to seeing your unboxing video.

I really don't think you can go wrong with the Snowball from Blue. I know for a fact that they are sold at Guitar Center. So if you have one local, stop in, I am sure the guys will let you demo one. Unfortunately, they do not carry the Rode Podcaster in-store.

I will have a few vids up in the next couple of days.

[joyfulskies]

Two thumbs up... although I can't believe mics go for $200. You learn something new every day...

[DizzyDougTV]

Thank you, kindly..

[T4ShowVideos]

I would have cut my left thumb off with that boxcutter. 3%!!!!

[DizzyDougTV]

LOL.

[RantRiot]

Nice video! I use a Mbox mini and a few condensers. For some reason I don't trust usb microphones. Maybe I'm old school like that. I'm an aspiring audio engineer. Once again great vid!

[DizzyDougTV]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

Being "old school" isn't a bad thing. Most often when I get those feelings, its for a good reason.

I am curious though, why you don't trust USB mics.

[mlh418]

nice video