Skip to content

Microphone comparison

RØDE RODE Wireless PRO vs RØDE PodMic USB

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

Compared products
01Selected
RODE Wireless PRO

RODE Wireless PRO

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • Up to 7 hours per charge.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • Onboard recording for a local audio backup.
  • USB-C.
KSh 43,500In Stock
Add to cart
02
RØDE PodMic USB

RØDE PodMic USB

  • Audio resolution: 24-bit / 48 kHz.
  • 3.5 mm headphone output.
  • USB: USB-C.
  • Mounting / attachment: integrated swing mount.
  • Audio outputs: three-pin XLR.
KSh 32,500In Stock
Add to cart

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

DJI Mic 3KSh 35,000
DJI Mic 3 ProKSh 43,500
DJI Mic 2 Wireless MicrophoneKSh 41,000
RODE Wireless GO IIKSh 38,000
Hollyland LARK MAX 2KSh 29,500
RODE Wireless GO Gen 3KSh 32,000
Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX)KSh 34,000
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

The RØDE RODE Wireless PRO is a camera Wireless Microphone System, while the RØDE PodMic USB is a USB Broadcast Microphone; the RØDE PodMic USB costs KSh 11,000 less.

Audio

RØDE RODE Wireless PRO
Pre-polarised pressure condenser
RØDE PodMic USB
Dynamic

Connections

RØDE RODE Wireless PRO
RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission
RØDE PodMic USB
USB-C

USB

RØDE RODE Wireless PRO
USB-C audio, charging
RØDE PodMic USB
USB-C

Mounting / attachment

RØDE RODE Wireless PRO
Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
RØDE PodMic USB
Integrated swing mount

Type

RØDE RODE Wireless PRO
Camera Wireless Microphone System
RØDE PodMic USB
USB Broadcast Microphone

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

RØDE RODE Wireless PRO

  • Microphone type: Pre-polarised pressure condenser.

RØDE PodMic USB

  • Lower price: KSh 32,500 (vs KSh 43,500).
  • Microphone type: Dynamic.

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityRØDE RODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
AudioPre-polarised pressure condenserDynamic
ConnectionsRØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmissionUSB-C
Monitoring outputHigh-power 3.5mm headphone output with level control3.5 mm headphone output
USBUSB-C audio, charging and dataUSB-C
Mounting / attachmentIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachmentIntegrated swing mount
TypeCamera Wireless Microphone SystemUSB Broadcast Microphone

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
BrandRØDERØDE
ModelWireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
AnnouncedAugust 2023—
TypeCamera Wireless Microphone SystemUSB Broadcast Microphone
Microphone System2 transmitters + 1 dual-channel receiver + Charge Case Pro—
ColorBlack—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Mounting / AttachmentIntegrated clip and/or magnetic attachmentIntegrated swing mount
Special FeaturesTimecode, 32-bit float and two included Lavalier II microphones—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Power SourceBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries—
Battery TypeRechargeable lithium-ion—
Battery LifeUp to 7 hours per component; extended by Charge Case Pro—
ChargingUSB-C—

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Microphone TypePre-polarised pressure condenserDynamic
Polar PatternOmnidirectionalCardioid
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz20 Hz–20 kHz
Maximum SPL123.5dB SPL—
Signal-to-Noise Ratio72dB—
Equivalent Noise22dBA—
Audio Resolution24-bit / 48kHz output; 32-bit float onboard24-bit / 48 kHz

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Wireless TechnologyRØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission—
Operating Frequency2.4GHz ISM band—
Transmission RangeUp to 260m line-of-sight—
Encryption128-bit encryption—
Maximum Transmitters2—
Maximum Receivers / Channels1 receiver / 2 channels—
Wireless FeaturesSeries IV transmission, GainAssist, timecode and locking lavalier inputs—

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Transmitter MicrophoneBuilt-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer—
Transmitter Input3.5mm TRS lavalier input—
Transmitter RecordingYes — 32-bit float onboard recording—
Internal Storage / Recording TimeOver 40 hours per transmitter—
Transmitter Battery LifeUp to 7 hours—

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Receiver TypeDual-channel camera/mobile receiver—
Receiver Outputs3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio—
Monitoring OutputHigh-power 3.5mm headphone output with level control3.5 mm headphone output
Receiver Battery LifeUp to 7 hours—

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Connection2.4GHz wireless—
Audio Outputs3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audioThree-pin XLR; USB-C digital audio
USBUSB-C audio, charging and dataUSB-C
3.5mm Connection3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output—
Camera CompatibilityCameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver—
Smartphone CompatibilitySupported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter—
Computer CompatibilityWindows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio—
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported—
Direct Device CompatibilityCompatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported—
App SupportRØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported—

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Onboard RecordingYes—
Bit Depth / Sample Rate32-bit float / 48kHz onboard; 24-bit / 48kHz output—
TimecodeIntegrated SMPTE timecode generator, up to 30fps—
Safety TrackSupported—
Gain ControlGainAssist and manual gain control—
Noise CancellationNo dedicated noise cancellation—
Low-Cut FilterHigh-pass filter available—
ControlsTX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration—
Special Recording Features32-bit float, timecode, safety channel and headset/narrator-mic monitoring input—

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Charging CaseIncluded — Charge Case Pro—
Case Battery Life / Charging CyclesProvides two additional full charges for the system—
Case Charging PortUSB-C—
Case FeaturesStores, charges and transfers data for two transmitters and receiver—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
What's in the Box2 × Wireless PRO transmitters, receiver, Charge Case Pro, 2 × Lavalier II microphones, windscreens, MagClip GO mounts, 3.5mm and USB-C cables/adapters, accessory case and documentation—

Microphone Body

Microphone Body specifications comparison
SpecificationRODE Wireless PRORØDE PodMic USB
Microphone Body Dimensions—172 mm length × 107 mm width × 62 mm height
Microphone Body Weight—900 g

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both use 24-bit (audio resolution).
  • Both are made by RØDE.

In summary

Get the RØDE RODE Wireless PRO if you want a camera Wireless Microphone System, or the RØDE PodMic USB if you want a USB Broadcast Microphone.

Back to compared products ↑

In-stock alternatives

Insta360 Mic Pro (2 TX + 1 RX)For RODE Wireless PROInsta360 Mic Pro (2 TX + 1 RX)View product ↗RODE Wireless GO IIFor RODE Wireless PRORODE Wireless GO IIView product ↗RODE Wireless GO Gen 3For RØDE PodMic USBRODE Wireless GO Gen 3View product ↗Insta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX)For RØDE PodMic USBInsta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX)View product ↗

Related comparisons

DJI Mic 3RODE Wireless PRODJI Mic 3 ProRODE Wireless PRODJI Mic 2 Wireless MicrophoneRODE Wireless PRORODE Wireless GO IIRODE Wireless PRORODE Wireless PROHollyland LARK MAX 2RODE Wireless PRORODE Wireless GO Gen 3RODE Wireless PROInsta360 Mic Pro (1 TX + 1 RX)RODE Wireless PROInsta360 Mic Pro (2 TX + 1 RX)
Menu
Need Help? +254 112891117
Back to Top

My Cart