The original RODE PodMic was one of the best budget XLR mics for streamers, content creators, and average gamers. The PodMic USB takes additional gear out of the equation and opts for a plug-and-play ...

Explicitly designed for podcasters and streamers, the PodMic USB by Rode is a versatile microphone that provides effortless plug-and-play functionality, delivering exceptional audio quality. Building ...

When it comes to podcasting, streaming, or content creation, creating a great, cohesive audio setup can make all the difference. Unfortunately, choosing the right hardware can sometimes become ...

The Rode PodMic is similar in price to many USB microphones we test, but it doesn’t use a USB connection. Instead, like most pro studio mics, the dynamic cardioid microphone uses an XLR connection to ...

A genuinely desk-friendly broadcast dynamic that sounds great and stays versatile. If you want USB convenience now and XLR flexibility later, the PodMic USB is a smart option. MusicRadar's got your ...

A well-made, robust dynamic mic. its design and frequency curve are best on speech, but it also works as an instrument mic. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends ...

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 ...

Australian audio powerhouse Røde introduced five new products and two major software updates Monday — its “biggest product announcement ever,” it said — at the National Association of Broadcasters ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The affordable XLR-based Rode PodMic delivers a clean, ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...