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RØDE PodMic
KSh 20,800
- Dynamic capsule is designed for speech
- Cardioid pattern reduces room pickup
- XLR output connects to a microphone preamp
- Internal pop filter reduces plosives
- Internal shock mount reduces vibration
- All-metal body with integrated swing mount
Complete Your Setup
RØDE PodMic Highlights
- Dynamic microphone type
- 50 Hz–15 kHz frequency response
- Integrated swing mount mounting
- Cardioid polar pattern
- XLR audio outputs
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| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | RØDE | RØDE | RØDE | RØDE |
| Model | RØDE PodMic | Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | Wireless ME |
| Type | Dynamic Broadcast Microphone | Smartphone Wireless Microphone System | USB Desktop Microphone | Camera Wireless Microphone System |
| Announced | Not specified | November 2024 | Not specified | March 2023 |
| Microphone System | Not specified | 2 transmitters + 1 USB-C smartphone receiver + charging case | Not specified | 1 transmitter + 1 receiver |
| Color | Not specified | Black or White | Not specified | Black |
Microphone & Audio
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Dynamic | Condenser | Electret condenser | Pre-polarised pressure condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid | Omnidirectional | Cardioid | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz–15 kHz | 20Hz–20kHz | 20 Hz–20 kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified | 135dB SPL | Not specified | 122dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified | 73dB | Not specified | Not specified |
| Equivalent Noise | Not specified | 21dBA | Not specified | 22dBA |
| Audio Resolution | Not specified | 24-bit / 48kHz | 24-bit / 48 kHz | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Audio Features | Not specified | Not specified | Built-in pop filter; zero-latency headphone monitoring | Not specified |
| Dynamic Range | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 100dB |
Wireless & Transmission
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Technology | Not specified | RØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for iOS | Not specified | RØDE Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission |
| Operating Frequency | Not specified | 2.4GHz ISM band | Not specified | 2.4GHz ISM band |
| Transmission Range | Not specified | Over 100m line-of-sight | Not specified | Over 100m line-of-sight |
| Maximum Transmitters | Not specified | 2 | Not specified | 2 |
| Maximum Receivers / Channels | Not specified | 1 mobile receiver / 2 channels | Not specified | 1 receiver / up to 2 transmitters; receiver ME Mic provides third microphone source |
| Wireless Features | Not specified | Automatic pairing and intelligent GainAssist | Not specified | GainAssist and microphone built into both TX and RX |
| Encryption | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 128-bit encryption |
Transmitter
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Microphone | Not specified | Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone | Not specified | Built-in omnidirectional pre-polarised pressure transducer |
| Transmitter Input | Not specified | Not applicable | Not specified | 3.5mm TRS lavalier input |
| Transmitter Recording | Not specified | No | Not specified | No |
| Internal Storage / Recording Time | Not specified | Not applicable | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Transmitter Battery Life | Not specified | Up to 7 hours | Not specified | Up to 7 hours |
| Transmitter Dimensions | Not specified | 40 × 20 × 17mm | Not specified | Not specified |
| Transmitter Weight | Not specified | 12g | Not specified | Not specified |
Receiver
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiver Type | Not specified | USB-C smartphone receiver | Not specified | Dual-channel camera/mobile receiver |
| Receiver Outputs | Not specified | USB-C digital audio | Not specified | 3.5mm analog and USB-C digital audio |
| Monitoring Output | Not specified | Not applicable | 3.5mm headphone | 3.5mm receiver output |
| Receiver Battery Life | Not specified | Powered by connected smartphone | Not specified | Up to 7 hours |
| Receiver Charging Time | Not specified | Not applicable | Not specified | Not specified |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Outputs | XLR | USB-C digital audio | Not specified | 3.5mm TRS/TRRS and USB-C digital audio |
| Connection | Not specified | Digital wireless to plug-in USB-C receiver | USB | 2.4GHz wireless |
| USB | Not specified | USB-C receiver and case charging | USB-C | USB-C audio, charging and data |
| 3.5mm Connection | Not specified | Not applicable | Not specified | 3.5mm transmitter input and receiver output |
| Camera Compatibility | Not specified | N/A for this smartphone kit; optional camera receiver/Camera Kit sold separately | Not specified | Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Not specified | USB-C iPhone/iPad and Android devices; direct iOS connection through RØDE Capture where supported | Not specified | Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter |
| Computer Compatibility | Not specified | USB-C computers supported by receiver | Mac and PC via class-compliant USB audio | Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio |
| Operating System Compatibility | Not specified | iOS 14+; Android 11+ for USB-C version | Not specified | Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported |
| Direct Device Compatibility | Not specified | Direct Connect to supported iOS devices through RØDE Capture | Not specified | Compatible with RØDE Series IV ecosystem devices where officially supported |
| App Support | Not specified | RØDE Capture and RØDE Central | Not specified | RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Reporter and RØDE Capture where supported |
Recording & Controls
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard Recording | Not specified | No | Not specified | No |
| Bit Depth / Sample Rate | Not specified | 24-bit / 48kHz | Not specified | 24-bit / 48kHz |
| Timecode | Not specified | No | Not specified | No |
| Safety Track | Not specified | No | Not specified | No |
| Gain Control | Not specified | Intelligent GainAssist | Not specified | Intelligent GainAssist |
| Controls | Not specified | Automatic operation with app configuration | Not specified | TX/RX controls and RØDE Central configuration |
| Special Recording Features | Not specified | Not applicable | Not specified | ME Mic on receiver can capture camera operator; up to three microphone sources with extra TX |
| Noise Cancellation | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | No dedicated noise cancellation |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Not specified | Built-in rechargeable batteries | USB bus power | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries |
| Battery Type | Not specified | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Not specified | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Not specified | 7 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Not specified | Up to 7 hours per component |
| Charging | Not specified | Charging case via USB-C | Not specified | USB-C |
Charging Case
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging Case | Not specified | Included | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Case Battery Capacity | Not specified | 490mAh | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles | Not specified | Two additional full charges; up to 21 hours total | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Case Charging Time | Not specified | Approx. 3 hours | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Case Charging Port | Not specified | USB-C | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Case Dimensions | Not specified | 72 × 58 × 30mm | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Case Weight | Not specified | Kit total approx. 102g | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Case Features | Not specified | Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver | Not specified | Not applicable |
Design
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated swing mount | Integrated clip plus magnetic attachment | Integrated 360-degree swing mount and detachable magnetic desk stand | Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment |
| Special Features | Not specified | Integrated acoustic chamber and ultra-light 12g transmitters | Not specified | Built-in microphone on both transmitter and receiver |
| Materials | Not specified | Not specified | Steel and reinforced nylon resin | Not specified |
What's in the Box
| Specification | RØDE PodMic | RØDE Wireless Micro | RØDE NT-USB Mini | RODE Wireless ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Not specified | 2 × Wireless Micro transmitters, USB-C receiver, charging case, magnetic attachments, 2 × furry windshields, SC22 USB-C cable and documentation | Not specified | Wireless ME transmitter, receiver, 2 × furry windshields, SC2 3.5mm cable, SC7 TRRS cable, SC21 Lightning cable, SC22 USB-C cable, carry pouch and documentation |
Specs
RØDE PodMic specifications
General
| Brand | RØDE |
|---|---|
| Model | RØDE PodMic |
| Type | Dynamic Broadcast Microphone |
Microphone & Audio
| Microphone Type | Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz–15 kHz |
Connectivity & Compatibility
| Audio Outputs | XLR |
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Design
| Mounting / Attachment | Integrated swing mount |
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