Rode PodMic USB microphone review: jack of all connections, but not quite masterful
Rode PodMic USB: One-minute review You can see the rationale here: Rode’s XLR-based PodMic has been a staple of spoken-word recordings for half a decade now, delivering incredible value microphones for streaming for under $100 / £100. But not everyone has an audio interface capable of running XLR inputs, particularly not those with an eye for low-cost setups who might be drawn to the PodMic in the first place. So why not release a model with a USB-C input too? On paper that sounds great. It means you can connect the PodMic USB directly to your PC or Mac and just start recording into a DAW. No fuss, no added audio interface expense. And don’t get me wrong, the setup really is that easy here. It sounds pretty good right out of the box too, through either connection type. The sound characteristics seem to favor the mid-range more than the highs, and while I personally prefer a more whispery, pronounced high end for spoken word recordings, ultimately that comes down to personal p...