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RØDE PodMic vs RØDE NT-USB Mini

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

Compared products
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RØDE PodMic

RØDE PodMic

  • Audio outputs: XLR.
  • Mounting / attachment: integrated swing mount.
KSh 20,800In Stock
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RØDE NT-USB Mini

RØDE NT-USB Mini

  • USB bus power.
  • Audio resolution: 24-bit / 48 kHz.
  • USB: USB-C.
  • Mounting / attachment: integrated 360-degree swing mount and detachable magnetic desk.
  • Monitoring output: 3.5mm headphone.
KSh 20,800In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The RØDE PodMic and RØDE NT-USB Mini are closely matched on published specifications; they differ in type (Dynamic Broadcast Microphone vs USB Desktop Microphone) and microphone type (dynamic vs electret condenser).

This comparison is partial: only 5 of the 14 specifications are published for both products. The RØDE PodMic does not list materials, Power Source or Audio Resolution; the RØDE NT-USB Mini does not list Audio Outputs.

Audio

RØDE PodMic
Dynamic
RØDE NT-USB Mini
Built-in pop filter

Mounting / attachment

RØDE PodMic
Integrated swing mount
RØDE NT-USB Mini
Integrated 360-degree swing mount and detachable magnetic desk stand

Type

RØDE PodMic
Dynamic Broadcast Microphone
RØDE NT-USB Mini
USB Desktop Microphone

Frequency response

RØDE PodMic
50 Hz–15 kHz
RØDE NT-USB Mini
20 Hz–20 kHz

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

RØDE PodMic

  • Microphone type: Dynamic.

RØDE NT-USB Mini

  • Microphone type: Electret condenser.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityRØDE PodMicRØDE NT-USB Mini
AudioDynamicBuilt-in pop filter
Mounting / attachmentIntegrated swing mountIntegrated 360-degree swing mount and detachable magnetic desk stand
TypeDynamic Broadcast MicrophoneUSB Desktop Microphone
Frequency response50 Hz–15 kHz20 Hz–20 kHz

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE PodMicRØDE NT-USB Mini
BrandRØDERØDE
ModelRØDE PodMicRØDE NT-USB Mini
TypeDynamic Broadcast MicrophoneUSB Desktop Microphone

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE PodMicRØDE NT-USB Mini
Mounting / AttachmentIntegrated swing mountIntegrated 360-degree swing mount and detachable magnetic desk stand
Materials—Steel and reinforced nylon resin

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE PodMicRØDE NT-USB Mini
Power Source—USB bus power

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE PodMicRØDE NT-USB Mini
Microphone TypeDynamicElectret condenser
Polar PatternCardioidCardioid
Frequency Response50 Hz–15 kHz20 Hz–20 kHz
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48 kHz
Audio Features—Built-in pop filter; zero-latency headphone monitoring

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE PodMicRØDE NT-USB Mini
Audio OutputsXLR—
Connection—USB
USB—USB-C
Computer Compatibility—Mac and PC via class-compliant USB audio

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationRØDE PodMicRØDE NT-USB Mini
Monitoring Output—3.5mm headphone

Similarities

  • Same polar pattern: cardioid.
  • Both cost KSh 20,800.
  • Both are made by RØDE.

In summary

RØDE PodMic and RØDE NT-USB Mini are closely matched on the features compared here.

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