RODECaster Pro Review

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RODECaster Pro
B&H: bhpho.to/2MI0qZS
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the new RODECaster Pro recorder, mixer, and audio interface designed specifically for podcasting and recording panel discussions. I have to confess that I was originally not that enthused about the RODECaster Pro, but now that I’ve use it a for a couple of weeks, WOW! I’m surprised by the quality of sound that it produces and find the effects more effective than I expected. It is much easier to use than most mixers for those that aren’t audio engineers making this a great choice for those less interested in spending lots of time learning how to get better sound for their podcasts. And even for audio nerds like me...well, I'm buying this which was originally just on loan for the review!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F8 and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Links to gear used in this video:
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RODECaster Pro
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Amazon: geni.us/N21CF
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Sony MDR-7506 - My go-to headphones for when I’m recording
B&H: bhpho.to/2ApXNoa
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Audio Technica AT2005 Dynamic Microphone - I recorded this episode with this microphone. Amazing mic for its price!
B&H: bhpho.to/2zC3sfk
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Electrovoice RE20 - Classic broadcast dynamic microphone. Dani was recorded with this in our demo
B&H: bhpho.to/2z4hAc2
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Shure SM7b - another classic broadcast dynamic microphone. Almost everyone sounds awesome with this microphone
B&H: bhpho.to/2NTUZHi
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Electrovoice RE50L - A common reporter’s microphone. Emma was recorded with this in our demo
B&H: bhpho.to/2IRcEkq
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - I used this to record most of this episode
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Panasonic 12-35mm F/2.8 OIS Lens - Used on the Pocket 4K camera
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Copyright 2019 by Curtis Judd
Music Copyright 2019 by Cary Judd. Used with permission.
Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links.

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@Podcastage 5 жыл бұрын

Great review there Curtis. Keep up the great work.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bandrew!

@geraldundone 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, Curtis! Loved it. Great work. 👍💜

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerald!

@ChrisDavisTrumpet 5 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are incredible! Thank you for all of your diligent work, Curtis!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@WeirdMicky 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing review. Love the explanations of all the features. Will definitely order one!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks WeirdMicky!

@ahugenerd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the detailed information, and it's always nice to hear people talk about Drum Corps! I have been trying to decide if I should go with one of these and now I am a few steps closer. Much appreciated, and keep up the good work!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

The 1.1.0 firmware with multitrack recording via USB as well as mix-minus via USB is now available. They also added some UI changes to accommodate the new features.

@Thega720 5 жыл бұрын

They have hinted at internal multi track in the future.

@gjiroukehaxhaj5653 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis, what are you using to combine the video/audio for this youtube video?

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

@@gjiroukehaxhaj5653 DaVinci Resolve.

@kyleolson8977 5 жыл бұрын

I got one as I need to start doing interviews for the podcast via phone, and it was a good solution, but I couldn't get multitrack setup via USB working. I really, really wish it would do multitrack on the card. I ended up with a stereo mix and while I got all the other levels right I screwed up my own and I'm not sure how easily I can fix this.

@kyleolson8977 5 жыл бұрын

Actually, looks like Audition is going to do a good to fix it well enough. There's always this fear when you've recorded something important and you think you might not be able to use it. I can't imagine what life was like for sound people before computers.

@eirjordan337 5 жыл бұрын

WOW this thing is amazing! Perfect for a podcast newbie, but serious newbie like me!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Forty5Kimber 5 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite voice for this type of information, by far. As I build my home studio on a budget the information you share has helped me be more informed in my purchases. I am especially happy with my purchase of the Tascam DR 60d MK II that I use with my Canon 50D that I transformed into a studio video camera with Magic Lantern. I am just getting started but I feel that I am off to a great start because of your channel. Keep up the great work and thank you.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, that makes my day!

@HeadlessCreator 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really good review. I love how logical and matter of fact you are about the features! Love it. Keep up the great work!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@w140 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny and Emma for joining the stream nice to meet you guys!:) Great work as always Curtis and nice piece of equipment👍

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks TJ!

@BillAnciaux 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, Curtis. I work in schools and think this is an ideal product for educators and students who want to create their own content. Really appreciate your style of evaluation and demonstration. Keep up the great work.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks much, Bill!

@RayOrtega 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. You really get through all the stuff that podcasters actually should know about the device. And finally the answer to recording on SD while simultaneously being an interface to your DAW. That's more great news! I'm having a hard time recommending anything else these days. I think this device is going to dominate podcasting gear for quite awhile. They did a great job.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray! I'm curious on how you think this compares to the Zoom LiveTrak. Maybe we could do a podcast on this? :)

@RayOrtega 5 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd I'd have to say at the same price point this pretty much destroys the L12 unless you need more than the 4 XLR pres. The L12 was made for music but can work well in more complex podcast setups but with the Rodecaster's focus on podcasting, they did all the things right. I'd love to chat about it more but what I really need is to get my hands on one so I can speak from firsthand use but this is another device like the AT2100/2005 and MixPre where I can recommend it based solely on the reviews and results I've already seen. Your video adds to that recommendation.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

@@RayOrtega Maybe I can bring it with me next time I visit California in April and get you some hands on time with the RODECaster. :)

@RayOrtega 5 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Yes! I have a space to record that in;)

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

@@RayOrtega Excellent, I'll be in touch when we get closer to April.

@mayacardenas2309 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Best one so far on the Rodecaster Pro!!! So helpful! Thank you for showing the complete set up and sampling all of the features. Very very helpful. I can't wait to start using mine! Just got it!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats and happy recording!

@ClearAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

15 year viewer of KZfaq and this is one of the best videos I have ever seen, bravo, brother!!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clear Adventure!

@NewIndigo 5 жыл бұрын

I just received my Rodecaster Pro from B&H and set it up quickly. I am one of those “more advanced” audio guys, but the versatile simplicity of this device for podcasting makes my life much easier. It is like driving an automatic transmission car vs. a sporty manual 5 speed. Great review, thanks.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, and great metaphor. I agree! I hope it works out well for you.

@ranplan 4 жыл бұрын

Best review out there. Ordering one this week for sure to get back to my podcast. Thanks for the detailed overview!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

You bet! Best wishes on getting back to your podcast!

@AudioVideoClips 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this review. I very much apprecieated your discussion of the Zoom F- and Sound Devices MixPre units versus the RODECaster for podcasting.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks for the feedback!

@josephellis5973 5 жыл бұрын

This video answered the questions I had that nobody else answered. Great review, thank you!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@BasicFilmmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Emma made me LOL - "I had pancakes for breakfast." LOL! Really extensive and complete review with examples. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

That girl makes me LOL daily!

@SharpeDunaway 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always sir. I have found pairing the Rodecaster Pro with my Sling Studio works great for LIVE video podcasts. We did one on new years eve on Facebook, took calls and everything. It was too much fun.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good to hear that it works well with Sling Studio as well!

@justinyep 4 жыл бұрын

That was a really great review. It was a really nice demo of the line most people (speaking for myself) have to keep crossing between getting really technical/drowning in gear and simplifying one's workflow. Great work. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin!

@MoiraOBrien 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and subbed! I like it a lot too. I am using it to replace all my old gear (pre-amp, mixing desk, compresser/gate) and with some tweaking it works great.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Moira! Happy recording!

@StevenSheeran 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this terrific and detailed review. Looking forward to your follow up video already, when RODE release their February update. Thanks Curtis.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven!

@willpatersondesign 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video! Thanks for this!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will!

@flutechannel 5 жыл бұрын

That audio-technica sounds great!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is an amazing microphone for the $80 USD I paid for it.

@AtlantaToomeys 4 жыл бұрын

Very thorough review, Curtis. Thanks for sharing your experience with the device.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Tim.

@dinkytownadvertising 5 жыл бұрын

Curtis, really nice job with this review. Really love that you took this product as a loaner. There is so much cronyism going on with reviews. Perfect length of video. You answered all of the relevant questions. You also didn't take us off into the weeds about what you were leaving out, being tired, getting drunk last night and all the other BS that people put in these videos. You are a pro. I have 25 years as a broadcaster. I'm ordering the Rodecaster Pro Podcaster. It's packed with features and I don't think anybody saw mix-minus coming with a $599 price tag.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, thanks for that, very much appreciated. I hope the RODECaster works out well for you!

@TravisLittig 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis! I'm an audio engineer and I think you really gave me good perspective on this device for use in client studio setups.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis. Best wishes!

@markgbyrne 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Curtis. I was wavering for some time between the Rodecaster and the Zoom PodTrak P8. Thanks to your videos, and a recent price drop from Rode (almost £100), I finally ordered the Rodecaster this week.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Mark - happy recording and streaming!

@ViewNews 5 жыл бұрын

As always, good review. Love your work!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks View News!

@OurLifestylePodcast 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review! I made the purchase via B&H! Great piece of equipment!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s working well for you!

@denishood7258 5 жыл бұрын

Very good information and detail level. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Denis.

@Musiquedecor 5 жыл бұрын

Been waiting on this review :) nice thank you

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

@WPBusinessclub 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, great product - very impressed, and they are listening to feedback for features. I am tempted to tet one now too!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was tempted too!

@hanapa 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, Curtis. Thanks ! This seems indeed a great tool for people that want to record a podcast but do not want to learn all the things about sound processing. A good compromise, I think.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks hanapa!

@WarrenRehman 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, thank you Curtis for your high-quality and informative comment. Long time watcher/subscriber, first time commenter :)

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Warren!

@justtheworstever7316 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on being seemingly the only Rodecast reviewer that has any friends. Because this was the first video to demo the multitracking feature with different people and voices and mic levels.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Thanks.

@LDBaldwin 4 жыл бұрын

I was on the fence and a bit confused about which mixer I should use to get my podcast and meditation recordings up and going. Some were too simple and others were too complicated for my needs. But your detailed and thoughtful review pretty much confirmed for me that this mixer is in the, “Goldilocks zone,” for me. Thank you so much.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and happy recording!

@moltenpros 5 жыл бұрын

This seems like a great device. As always your reviews are very balanced, fair and professionally done.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Molten Pros.

@joeake12 5 жыл бұрын

I produce a podcast (50 shows a year ) and we are in are second year and moving forward. I have used traditional mixer set ups and recorded the show to a zoom recorder H4, H6 and so on. Plus using a mix minus set up with a JK Blue Driver and Behringer headphone amp. As of this weekend I just received my RODECaster, man O man were has this piece of gear been, brilliant brilliant. Curtis I really appreciate all you content. Thank You.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe and congrats on the new RODECaster. That's what I really like about it: Makes the job so much easier and that matters when you're a content creator because then you can focus on the content.

@UpHillCinema 5 жыл бұрын

This seems like a pretty great product. Thanks for making this, your the man!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Levi, good to hear from you!

@CanispaterChristmas 5 жыл бұрын

Neat little device. Thanks for the review! I've seen an old broadcast console with a DIY mix-minus bus! :)

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, that mix-minus is a need that we've had for many generations.

@1660atlanta 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent overview! Thorough, thoughtful and concise.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fmj4138 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, man. Very informative. Based on what you're review and another I also watched, I'm buying!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - happy recording!

@scotey 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great, throughtful review. Exactly what I needed to make a confident decision. Thank you so much.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome - happy recording!

@FourBrewersShow 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. Built in mix-minus?! Icing on the cake. Glad to hear Rode will be updating to record individual tracks as separate files. This thing is perfect for recording on-location podcasts.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The firmware update is out and I learned that the multitrack works via USB to a computer/laptop but not to the internal SD card. I was hoping for both but perhaps in the future...

@kingvizza 4 жыл бұрын

Four Brewers multitrack recording to micro SD is an option now

@DJWOLFLIVE 5 жыл бұрын

I just did my first podcast with mine last night and it works just,as expected with great features and sound quality

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats and glad to hear the RODECaster worked well!

@jankarlsson8341 5 жыл бұрын

Good review, I might pick one up, looks like a great piece of kit.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan. I hope it works well for you!

@JBM425 3 жыл бұрын

I liked your demo of the processing settings! This will be a very useful reference down the line.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. RODE has since updated the firmware and we cover how to optimize your settings in these videos if you are interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN9onsJ2nciqias.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r897rJmWy8qZk4E.html

@ricardorgomez 5 жыл бұрын

What a cool device! Great review from a working professionals perspective. I don't have a need for one but the video gets the brain juices flowing!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ricardo!

@billthomas56 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a well done and informative review of the Rodecaster Pro.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

@brentstutzman 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Chris! Thank you!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent!

@MrNpkellogg 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched a lot of these Rode Podcaster Pro reviews. You've made the best one: a) the most professionally made, plus b), information given for morons like myself. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Farmaceuta 4 жыл бұрын

one of the best review of this device! thank you!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mrbrown 5 жыл бұрын

I own a MixPre-3 but I liked this so much that I bought this too. Can't wait for the multitrack firmware update!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Me too! Hopefully later today!

@inwalkedlouise1074 4 жыл бұрын

This caught my eye whilst doing a search for inexpensive mixing desks. Always been on the lookout for a cheap / well built solution that would allow users to setup a home radio / live broadcast studio. Think Rode have missed a trick with a couple of additions I'd love to see in future models. - Using the Neutrik connection and allowing line level input as well as just microphone. - Including fader start switch / fader on/off switch at the bottom of each channel These simple solutions accompanied with a mini app (CD player interface) that launched multiple audio files would open it up more to the live broadcast market rather than just podcasters.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Good ideas, thanks for that!

@OfficialGYGO 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the extensive interview.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@kylosalvesen 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, as always!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@oscarloaiza1111 4 жыл бұрын

What An Amazing review Man! Really really appreciate what you doing, you truly helping people. thanks so much for the excellent info About the Roadcaster, I will be getting one because of you. I actually got a Saramonic Smartrig+ UC, I have not even opened yet and you made me take the decision of going to return it and get the Roadcaster. Blessings! I have one question... What do you think the set up mixing a guess via Zencaster + the Roadcaster and what would you recommend for those long distance podcast interviews? Thanks Again!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oscar, glad to hear it was helpful! I use cleanfeed for remote interviews. The audio quality has been excellent and the interface simple to use. If you need to multitrack record more than 2 people, you will need the paid plan, but if just 2 people, the free plan gets the job done nicely. Best wishes!

@NotAboveAverage 5 жыл бұрын

I'm using the F8 for my podcast right now and although it works great for the last year, it's just a mess of cables coming out of all 3 sides of the zoom, I can't see how long we've been going or levels unless I tilt the whole device up, and I've been trying to find a Skype solution for the longest time now. The fact that this device lets you connect Skype callers and use the microphones to send the audio to them is really wonderful! The Stereo thing is a bit strange that it wasn't included, but good on Rode for adding it in. Great review!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Some people insist that using a traditional recorder or mixer can do everything the RODECaster does, and while that is technically true if you add all the right additional gear, it doesn't necessarily make the process convenient or easy. I've got a whole table full of recorders and mixers but when it comes to recording a podcast, I'll be using the RODECaster for the foreseeable future.

@NotAboveAverage 5 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Agreed. And I despite being careful, I've always been deathly afraid of people knocking over a drink during the podcast and getting my gear that I use for my actual location sound recording damaged.

@jeffmason6900 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review. I'm ordering one now! 🤙

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

I hope it works well for you!

@EposVox 5 жыл бұрын

This thing is so good

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, much better than I expected.

@mortenlindkvist3390 5 жыл бұрын

Hi @@curtisjudd and EpoxVox. Greating from Denmark. I bigs thanks to both of your channels, they have helped me a lot. I'm podcasting within medical education #meded and would love to hear what your thoughts is now here 5-6 month later, after the software update 1.2.2 First what do you think about the device now after they added the multichannel mode to SD-card and the new setup for the menu? Second a question on the pre-amps. Do you think they are powerfull enough to work with a Procaster from Rode or maybe a Shure SM7b, both dynamic microphones that a lot of people think need somekind of Fet Head or cloud lifter? In my test in my home studio I don't think there is a lot to gain from a fet head here, I didn't think the his was that much stronger with out the fet head. Compared with my portable Zoom H6 where the fet head makes a huge difference. Im excited to hear what you guys think. Again thanks for two great channels, they have helped my a lot and learned my so much starting up a podcast. Morten

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

@@mortenlindkvist3390 Hi Morten, I think that RODE has done a great job evolving the RODECaster so that it is a useful tool both for engineers and for people who are not engineers. In my mind, the updates have now made this a good tool for engineers who are working with podcasts. As for the SM-7B and RODECaster, I don't see a need for a fethead or cloudlifter. The RODECaster preamps seem plenty capable to gain up dynamic microphones without a problem. Best wishes!

@mortenlindkvist3390 5 жыл бұрын

Hi @@curtisjudd, thank you for taking the time to reply. Glad to hear you have the same experience with the dynamic mic's. Again a big thanks for your channel, your stuff is excellent. Greetings from Copenhagen

@BronxY2k2 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very details and thanks for the instructions. I want to get into and start a podcast. I think this video helped me make my final decision.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Best wishes on your podcast!

@momustafa321 5 жыл бұрын

Your voice sound very professional with this system you're a legend keep the good work mate

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mo!

@GuilDormeus 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched all the RODECaster pro videos and this is the best one yet

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guil.

@romari2706 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. Wish list for upgrades to the RODE: 1) basic equalization that you find in every other mixer. If this can be done in firmware that would be fantastic. 2) Smaller form to make it more portable. As it is, it is too large to be portable for me, requiring its own separate carrying case/bag. 3) In the future, add combo XLR/TRS inputs. Though a little more complicated, the Yamaha AG06 Mixer-USB Audio Interface is a much less expensive competitor particularly when you do not need 4 microphones.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Romeo.

@wytsekoetse2059 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks for the review Curtis!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! Thanks!

@keinpodcast4053 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great review!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kein Podcast!

@michaelpoczynek 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video Curtis. It looks like Rode really knows what the amateurs like myself need. It looks like a very cool piece of gear. I am going to order one with a couple Shure SM7B mics. I think that will be a good mix. I was thinking of the Road NTG-3 but may not be the right choice. Not sure. Maybe too big? Regardless, thanks for your time. Cheers!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Either would work nicely. Happy recording!

@talkingbuffalo 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this review it's my favorite of all the Rodecaster Pro reviews I've seen, most thorough along with Podcastage but his was down before the update. Anyway, I've watched this several times and listening back the ONE concern I really have about this RCP is that it seems like your voice goes in and out noticeably with that noise gate--unless it's just me ?

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. I don’t use the noise gate anymore, too extreme and obvious.

@talkingbuffalo 5 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Not just saying it, I really mean it. This is the best, most thorough review of the RCP I've seen. I"m scared off by it because of the noisegate. I record mostly in a very quiet environment so you wouldn't think using it matters to me, but I have COPD and subsequent heavy breathing issues. .The Noise Gate (with adjusted settings) on the DBX I use eliminates that from hurting my audio tracks. I fear not using a gate with RCP will make me very beathy, while using it could sound pumpy like you experienced.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

@@talkingbuffalo Tricky situation. You might buy one and if it doesn't work out, return it.

@3rdstageproductions589 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Curtis. I'm getting a RodeCaster Pro. ...and I subscribed.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new RODECaster! Happy recording!

@PaulLeary 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I'm extremely impressed, I would love to see your review with the firmware update.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Might do a mini course on how to operate the RODECaster Pro once they complete the next update where they're adding multitrack recording to the SD card.

@GregWallis 5 жыл бұрын

Looks perfect for fuss -free talking heads and video interviews. Thanks for a great review, Curtis.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg!

@KristiGay1973 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! Thank you!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@posadasluis 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Review right Curtis. Keep it up!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luis!

@djgrantd 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, configuring mine now with input from your other videos. Thanks for the great reference material. Quick question, can you describe your output setup? I noticed you aren't using headphones in your videos, wanted to know how you are monitoring the sound and preventing mic feedback.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Grant, I have an assistant monitoring in most cases. When she isn't available, I get things set up ahead of time and record without monitoring. Sometimes that doesn't work and a reshoot is necessary.

@bpvirgo 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful, Curtis: you cover the bases.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben.

@StreamlineCarry 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! It would be great to hear your thoughts on the new firmware update (March 2020); particularly as it applies to the new compressor settings now available.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

In the queue to cover soon. Thanks!

@craigwealand3568 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. My Rodecaster arrived last week and I’m using it for the first time tomorrow. You’re video really helped me. Just curious, which cable did you use to connect the iPhone. My iphone does not have a 3.5mm Jack.

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Craig, I used an Apple 3.5mm to lightning adapter and a 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS cable.

@makinidavenport Жыл бұрын

Great review. Appreciate the information.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Makini Davenport. 👍

@RallenMan 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Interesting device. Makes me want to buy one and figure out a podcast to do! If you do a follow up on this unit I would like to see you try again on the phone connection to better assess audio quality and also do a Bluetooth phone connection for the same reason.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allen. I’ll try it out!

@sorjames-itsachoice 5 жыл бұрын

Great work and crisp info 👌🏾

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@talkingbuffalo 4 жыл бұрын

When you record solo, do you use the Rodecaster as an interface, recording into your computer editing software?

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

You can. I generally do not as I prefer the simplicity of using a single device.

@Pepingco 5 жыл бұрын

This review was extremely helpful. So I bought one.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Happy recording!

@colebennett1828 4 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic review! Thanks!

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cole!

@MrWillowLacrosse 5 жыл бұрын

Another useful review. Thanks Curtis! The AT2005 seems to be noisy when the gate is open. I do hear less noise with the other mics. For most dynamic mics the 55 dB of gain might not be enough. Adding a cloudlifter should give better results. For its price and features the Rødecaster Pro is very hard to beat!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Hard to beat, indeed! I didn't find the cloudlifter/fethead to be necessary, even with the RE20, RE50L or the AT2005. To clarify, when you say the AT2005 is noisy when the gate is open, you mean you hear reverberation, not self noise in the audio chain, correct?

@MrWillowLacrosse 5 жыл бұрын

Forget the noise for now. I'm shure I heard it early this morning but now I don't hear it anymore. I'll try again tomorrow morning.

@justincosplay 5 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this or the mix pre 3 for v/o / working with the sure sm7b

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested this with the SM7B yet but I think it depends on whether you'll ever need a field recorder for film/video work. If so, the MixPre. If you're only doing spoken word and VO work, I'm betting the RODECaster may be a better choice (pending tests with the SM-7B of course).

@wormwood102789 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Curtis, great channel, bud. I enjoy your thorough reviews. This piece of tech in particular was very interesting. I had a few questions about it at the end and was hoping you might know the answers. If not then perhaps one of your other subscribers might. Either way any insight is greatly appreciated. I recently switched to the 2017 iPad pro 10.5" for my video capture and editing. Mostly I cover regulatory meetings and conferences for unarmed combative sports. My first question has to do with whether or not this mixer would be recognized as an audio source on the iPad pro through the lightning port? I use Switcher Studio and Lumafusion, but I wouldn't expect you to know if they would also recognize the device. If you or anyone else have experience working with the mixer and those apps that would be a bonus. Second question has to do with mix-minus. You mentioned that the mix-minus functions with a caller's audio, but is it also a function of the 4 mic channels monitor outputs? Thanks in advance for your help. Keep up the great work.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, Thanks! I don't have an iPad Pro to test with here, but I can try with a standard iPad. I'll give that a go tonight when I'm back at the studio. No idea on the apps, but perhaps somebody else knows. As for mix minus, this works only with the 3.5mm input, the bluetooth connection, and now, via USB. The monitor outputs will output ALL audio so it doesn't work there. I hope that helps!

@heyyitsandy 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is an amazing piece of kit!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@TedGreen 5 жыл бұрын

Curtis, As usual, an incredibly professional review. Also timely for me. But having viewed some of your post-processing videos, I found myself wondering how much audio processing you did on this? How close to the raw recorded file you started with is what I heard as I listened to your video review?

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ted, as noted, no post processing on the audio for this session except for loudness normalization to -23 LUFS. I wanted everyone to hear what it sounds like without compression, EQ, noise reduction, etc.

@micapapa8647 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as always Curtis. I’ve always wondered - if you’re connecting your preamp to the PC via a USB cable, would that undo the good quality from using xlr cables with the mics? I’ve just always been wary of usb for audio.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mica Papa, No, not necessarily, just depends on the device. The important thing is the device's preamp and analogue to digital converter. In the case of the RODECaster Pro, they're both very good. And after the converter, the USB cable just carries the digital signal to the computer with no impact on audio quality.

@ChristianStrevy 5 жыл бұрын

gah, i hope this means a Judd family podcast is coming 🙏🏻

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yes, but more likely a Judd Brothers podcast as the girls are very busy with other things. 😀

@Omarlopezband 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best product reviewer I’ve ever seen. Also, it’s a there a product like this but for musicians who want to sing on their live cast? Something with reverb capability for the voice at least?

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, thanks! You might have a look at the ZOOM Livetrak series of mixing boards/recorders. I did a review of the Livetrack L-8 here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fr95fdaAzJ-4gKs.html

@adamantbelieva 4 жыл бұрын

Great Review! I want to get one soon... can this be used with an iPad or would you prefer a MacBook? I actually have a MacBook Air but Idk if a MacBook Pro would be preferred instead

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

I'd prefer a MacBook where you can record all of the individual microphones to their own separate tracks - cannot do that on iPad. I would think that a decent MacBook Air would be enough.

@HeliumContent 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, as always, Curtis! Curious if there was a Cloudlifter or similar device on Dani's (spelling?) voice at around the 7:50 mark, or if the Rodecaster just has loads of clean gain.

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Helium Cine, no cloudlifters, that was pure, clean gain from the RODECaster. The preamps are really quite good.

@HeliumContent 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This review's convinced me to get one :)

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

@@HeliumContent Excellent, I hope it works well for you!

@ikereed6847 5 жыл бұрын

I looked up the preamp specs and saw (as you alluded to) that it has 55dB preamp gain. Like others here, I wonder how it would perform with mics like the SM-7b (or possibly even the RE-20), which traditionally run a little hotter. Or put another way, what's the noise floor at, say, 50dB or even when maxxed out? One (or someday both) of those mics are on my wish list. I love the layout (and the buttons) on this fairly compact device. Though (as you effectively demonstrated), a tasteful way to label the buttons might be a welcome addition (for those who may wish to change the sounds frequently) considering that this is a flashier device and some may feel that label tape could conflict with the otherwise clean aesthetic. Wow, we live in a golden age when substantial new features can be added via firmware update. I can think of a lot of reasons for many to want this device. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

It did really well with the RE20 at 41/55 on the demo sequence here in terms of gain (though the RE20 is not a good match for my wife's voice). I don't have an SM7b on hand to test just yet, hopefully some day soon. Good time to be a creator, for sure!

@mortenlindkvist3390 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis. I loved your review last year, so now I’m interested to hear if you are thinking about making a review of the new beta version with all the sound engineer features? I would love your view and thoughts on that. Thanks again

@curtisjudd 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten, yes, definitely planning to take a closer look. Thanks!

@HajoWinkler 5 жыл бұрын

great test! covering all the questions a poscaster has. One more though. how would you incorporate the rode nt usb mic into such a setup?

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Hans-Jochen, thanks. Good question re: the NT USB. The RODECaster does not have a way to take the audio directly from the NT USB but if you were recording to computer and your computer's DAW or audio recording app can take audio from multiple input sources simultaneously, then you could connect both the NT USB and RODECaster to the computer to record from both simultaneously. Not the cleanest setup, but potentially an option. Best wishes!

@JassieKECG 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Curtis, great review! Do you know if this Rodecaster Pro can be used as a multi-channel audio interface or it's only limited to single channel when used as an Audio Interface? TIA

@curtisjudd 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jassie, I believe that when the multitrack firmware is delivered that it should also work multitrack via USB as well but will confirm. If so, it should work on Mac without additional drivers. On PC, they'll likely need to deliver an ASIO driver.