RODE Caster Pro Podcast Production Studio

Overview

Connect and Hit Record

The RØDECaster Pro makes professional podcasting easy. It features four high-quality XLR microphone inputs and four headphone outputs, and with intuitive controls, automatic level setting and one-touch recording to a microSD card or computer, you can literally be making a podcast within minutes of taking it out of the box.

Craft Your Sound

The RØDECaster Pro features eight programmable sound effects pads for instant triggering of sound effects, music, intro and outros, or ads rolls. You can record direct to a pad from any of the RØDECaster Pro’s inputs or simply assign audio from your computer. Each pad is highly customisable, with options for playback mode, colour-coding, and more, and you can store up to eight banks of sounds – 64 in total!

Phoning In

Have a remote guest you want to chat to? Recording a podcast with your crew at a distance? Simply connect your phone to the RØDECaster Pro via Bluetooth™ or with a TRRS cable. The RØDECaster Pro even provides “mix-minus” audio to prevent echo being heard by the caller (without the need for complicated external hardware). Remote interviews never sounded so good!

Accessories

The XLR-ID is a set of eight colour-coded rings that can be affixed to any XLR plug to assist with cable identification. The colours of the rings match the colours of the RØDECaster Pro’s microphone channels.

The HJA-4 is a pack of four high-quality adaptors for converting headphones with 3.5mm plugs for use with the RØDECaster Pro’s ¼-inch headphone sockets.

The DC-USB1 is a power cable that allows the RØDECaster Pro to be powered from any compatible USB output, making it entirely portable. A high-power (2.4A minimum) USB output is required for operation.

Sound like a million dollars

Class A Servo-biased Preamps

The RØDECaster Pro’s pristine preamps and outputs feature Class A circuitry, as you’d find in the world’s best broadcast recording consoles. The Class A servo-biased preamps provide a clean gain structure with very low levels of distortion, delivering incredibly clear, low-noise signal, while the high-quality headphone outputs ensure you hear you and your guests in full definition. Broadcast-pure audio.

Powerful Effects Processing

To give your podcast that polished, professional sound, the RØDECaster Pro gives you access to a host of effects and multistage processing options. These include a compressor, de-esser, high-pass filter, noise gate and ducking, all easily accessible via the LED touchscreen.

APHEX^® On board

Take your sound to the next level with the RØDECaster Pro’s on-board APHEX processing. The legendary APHEX Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™ can be accessed with the touch of a button, giving your podcasts that rich, warm broadcast tone only found in professional studios (until now).

Record Your Way

The RØDECaster Pro operates as a standalone unit straight out of the box, recording your podcasts direct to a microSD card. The RØDECaster Pro also connects to a computer as a USB audio interface so you can record your podcast to your favourite recording software or livestream with ease. Multitrack recording via USB or to microSD is also available, giving you the option to record each of the inputs separately for editing in post-production. Ultimate podcasting flexibility.

RØDECaster Pro Learning Hub

The RØDECaster Pro Learning Hub has everything you need to know about creating incredible podcasts with the RØDECaster Pro! This comprehensive guide covers everything from getting started to livestreaming to advanced podcast production. With something for beginners all the way through to the more experienced podcasters; the Learning Hub is for anyone who wants to take their RØDECaster Pro knowledge to the next level.

Learn How to use the RØDECaster Pro

An Overview of the RØDECaster Pro

Mic Setup

Podcasting Basics

How to Podcast - Choosing the Right Recording Space

How to Podcast - Choosing the Right Mic - Dynamic or Condense

How to Podcast - Choosing the Right Mic - USB or XLR

ACOUSTIC & ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Range

Mic Inputs:

20 Hz – 20 kHz, -3dB at 20 Hz (high-pass filter)

Monitor Outputs:

20 Hz – 20 kHz better than ±0.5dB

Input Impedance

600Ω (Mic Preamplifiers)

Equivalent Noise

–125dBA (A-Weighted, measured as per IEC651)

Maximum Output Level

+3dBu (Monitor Outputs)

Headphone Output Power

Max output power at 1% THD: 32Ω –> 220mW | 300Ω –> 31mW

Dynamic Range

100 dBA (Mic Preamplifiers)

Gain Range

0dB – 55dB (Mic Preamplifiers)

Power Requirements

External DC power supply 12 - 15v DC, 1A

Output Connection

USB-C, 1/4” Balanced TRS STEREO (Monitor Outputs)

Computer Connectivity

USB

Bit Depth

24-Bit

Sample Rates

48 kHz

Storage

microSD™ card slot, 512MB internal memory for storing sounds for programmable pads

OS Requirements

macOS 10.11
Windows 10

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Colour

Black

Weight (g)

1980

Dimensions (L x W x H, mm)

350 x 275 x 82

Packed Weight (g)

2850

Package Dimensions (L x W x H, mm)

412 x 338 x 127