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RØDE PodMic USB
KSh 32,500
- Dynamic cardioid capsule focuses on speech
- XLR and USB-C output options
- 24-bit digital audio at 48 kHz
- APHEX digital processing in USB mode
- 3.5 mm headphone output for monitoring
- Built-in pop filter and internal shock mount
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RØDE PodMic USB Highlights
- Dynamic microphone type
- 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response
- Integrated swing mount mounting
- Cardioid polar pattern
- 24-bit / 48 kHz audio resolution
- 900 g weight
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| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | RØDE | Insta360 | DJI |
| Model | RØDE PodMic USB | Wireless GO (Gen 3) | Mic Pro | Mic 3 |
| Type | USB Broadcast Microphone | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Announced | Not specified | December 2024 | May 19, 2026 | August 28, 2025 |
| Microphone System | Not specified | 2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver | Not specified | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver; retailer listing does not state a charging case |
| Color | Not specified | Black | Black | Shadow Black |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Dynamic | Pre-polarised pressure condenser | Three-microphone condenser array | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid | Omnidirectional | Selectable omnidirectional, super-directional, cardioid and figure-8 | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20 kHz | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz; 100Hz–20kHz with low-cut on | 20Hz–20kHz encoded / 20Hz–24kHz lossless; 100Hz low-cut option |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48 kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording | 24-bit / 48kHz wireless; 32-bit float internal recording | 24-bit or 32-bit float / 48kHz |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified | 123.5dB SPL | 130dB SPL at 10% THD | 126dB SPL at 1% THD; 130dB SPL at 10% THD |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified | 72dB | 72dB A-weighted | 72dB |
| Equivalent Noise | Not specified | 22dBA | 22dBA | 22dBA |
| Sensitivity | Not specified | Not specified | -38±1dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL | -36±1dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL |
| Audio Features | Not specified | Not specified | Three-mic array, selectable pickup modes, voice-tone presets and AI noise cancelling | Lossless audio transmission, three voice-tone presets and adaptive gain control |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | Not specified | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission | GFSK 1/2Mbps digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4 | Dual-band Wi-Fi/SDR digital wireless plus Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Operating Frequency | Not specified | 2.4GHz ISM band | 2.400–2.4835GHz | 2.4GHz and permitted 5GHz bands; region-dependent |
| Transmission Range | Not specified | Up to 260m line-of-sight | Up to 400m TX-to-RX open line-of-sight; about 100m direct Bluetooth to Insta360 X5 | Up to 400m open line-of-sight; 80m in simulated high-interference conditions |
| Encryption | Not specified | 128-bit encryption | Not specified | Not specified |
| Maximum Transmitters | Not specified | 2 | 4 per receiver | 4 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | Not specified | 1 receiver / 2 channels | Up to 4 receivers per transmitter; four-channel output with supported equipment | Up to 8 receivers; four-channel output |
| Wireless Features | Not specified | Series IV transmission, GainAssist and automatic pairing | 4TX+1RX, 2TX+4RX, direct Insta360 camera connection | Automatic dual-band switching, anti-interference and lossless transmission |
Transmitter
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Not specified | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer | Built-in three-microphone array | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone |
| Transmitter Input | Not specified | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input | 3.5mm lavalier input via official USB-C adapter | Not applicable |
| Transmitter Recording | Not specified | Yes — 32-bit float onboard recording | Yes — 24-bit or 32-bit float, mono or stereo | Yes — dual-file 24-bit or 32-bit float internal recording |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | Not specified | Over 40 hours per transmitter | 32GB; 60h 24-bit mono / 29.7h stereo; 44.8h 32-bit mono / 22.2h stereo | 24-bit single 57.3h / dual 28.6h; 32-bit float single 43.0h / dual 21.5h |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Not specified | Up to 7 hours | Up to 10 hours | Approx. 8 hours |
| Transmitter Weight | Not specified | Approx. 31g | 19.7g excluding clip | 16g with magnet |
| Transmitter Charging Time | Not specified | Not specified | Approx. 1 hour; 80% in 24 minutes | Approx. 50 minutes |
| Transmitter Dimensions | Not specified | Not specified | 38 × 12.2mm (diameter × height) | 28.77 × 28.34 × 16.35mm with magnet |
Receiver
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring Output | 3.5 mm headphone output | 3.5mm receiver output supports headphone monitoring modes where configured | 3.5mm headphone output, max 20mW at 1kHz/32Ω | 3.5mm monitoring output, max 20mW at 1kHz/32Ω |
| Receiver Type | Not specified | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver | Camera/mobile receiver with OLED touchscreen and dial | Multi-channel camera/mobile receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | Not specified | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm camera output and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C; Audio-TC/LTC timecode output |
| Receiver Battery Life | Not specified | Up to 7 hours | Up to 11 hours | Approx. 10 hours |
| Receiver Weight | Not specified | Approx. 35g | 29.8g | 25.1g |
| Receiver Charging Time | Not specified | Not specified | Approx. 1 hour; 80% in 30 minutes | Approx. 50 minutes |
| Receiver Dimensions | Not specified | Not specified | 55.8 × 27.7 × 21mm | 53.85 × 28.69 × 22.00mm |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Outputs | Three-pin XLR; USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio | 3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C audio, charging and data | USB-C audio, charging and high-speed recording export | USB-C audio, charging and data |
| Connection | Not specified | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless | 2.4GHz wireless |
| 3.5mm Connection | Not specified | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output | Camera output, monitoring output and optional lavalier input adapter | 3.5mm TRS audio/timecode input and output |
| Camera Compatibility | Not specified | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Not specified | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter |
| Computer Compatibility | Not specified | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio |
| Operating System Compatibility | Not specified | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported |
| Direct Device Compatibility | Not specified | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported | Direct 48kHz connection to supported Insta360 cameras including Luna Ultra, X5, X4 Air, Ace Pro 2 and GO Ultra | DJI OsmoAudio-compatible devices via direct connection |
| App Support | Not specified | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported | Insta360 app | DJI Mimo where supported |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | Not specified | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | Not specified | 24-bit / 48kHz output; 32-bit float / 48kHz onboard | 24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording | 24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz |
| Timecode | Not specified | No | Supported | Integrated timecode generator; LTC input/output and Audio-TC, 23.98–60fps |
| Safety Track | Not specified | Supported | Supported — secondary track at -6dB | Supported through dual-file internal recording modes |
| Gain Control | Not specified | GainAssist plus manual gain control | Automatic clipping prevention and Dynamic Auto Gain Control | Adaptive Gain Control with Automatic and Dynamic modes |
| Noise Cancellation | Not specified | No dedicated noise cancellation | Two-level AI noise cancelling | Two-level active noise cancelling |
| Low-Cut Filter | Not specified | High-pass filter available | 100Hz low-cut option | 100Hz low-cut option |
| Controls | Not specified | TX buttons and RX display/buttons; RØDE Central configuration | TX button/display; RX touchscreen and auxiliary dial; app control | Receiver touchscreen/dial and transmitter buttons |
| Special Recording Features | Not specified | 32-bit float, dual-file recording and merged/split channel modes | Mono/stereo internal recording, four-channel output and 30-minute file segmentation | Dual-file internal recording, four-channel output and lossless transmission |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Not specified | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries | Built-in rechargeable batteries plus charging case |
| Battery Type | Not specified | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Not specified | Up to 7 hours per component | TX 10 hours; RX 11 hours | TX 8 hours; RX 10 hours; up to 28 hours with case |
| Charging | Not specified | USB-C | USB-C and charging case | USB-C and charging case |
| Fast Charging | Not specified | Not specified | 5 minutes provides about 1.5 hours use | Supported |
Charging Case
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Case Battery Capacity | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Case Charging Time | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Case Charging Port | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Case Dimensions | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Case Weight | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
| Case Features | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not specified |
Design
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated swing mount | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Not specified | Locking 3.5mm transmitter inputs and Series IV ecosystem compatibility | Customisable E-Ink transmitter display and multiple directional pickup modes | Integrated timecode, dual-band anti-interference and magnetic attachment |
| Operating Temperature | Not specified | Not specified | -10°C to 45°C | TX/RX -10°C to 45°C |
Microphone Body
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Body Dimensions | 172 mm length × 107 mm width × 62 mm height | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Microphone Body Weight | 900 g | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RØDE PodMic USB | RODE Wireless GO Gen 3 | Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX) | DJI Mic 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Not specified | 2 × Wireless GO (Gen 3) transmitters, 1 × receiver, 3 × furry windshields, SC2 3.5mm cable, SC21 USB-C-to-Lightning cable, SC22 USB-C cable, SC33 USB-C multi-adapter, carry pouch and documentation | 1 × Mic Pro transmitter, 1 × receiver, mounting accessories, windshield, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C cable/adapters and documentation | Not specified |
Specs
RØDE PodMic USB specifications
General
| Brand | RØDE |
|---|---|
| Model | RØDE PodMic USB |
| Type | USB Broadcast Microphone |
Microphone & Audio
| Microphone Type | Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20 kHz |
| Audio Resolution | 24-bit / 48 kHz |
Receiver
| Monitoring Output | 3.5 mm headphone output |
|---|
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Audio Outputs | Three-pin XLR; USB-C digital audio |
|---|---|
| USB | USB-C |
Design
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated swing mount |
|---|
Microphone Body
| Microphone Body Dimensions | 172 mm length × 107 mm width × 62 mm height |
|---|---|
| Microphone Body Weight | 900 g |