The Ultimate Value Podcast/Streaming Mic? Rode Procaster Review
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Күн бұрынThe Rode Procaster has a well-earned reputation for being a great microphone, but how does it compare to some of the most popular dynamic mics for podcasting and streaming, including the Shure SM7B ElectroVoice RE20, and Rode PodMic?
Thank you to my wonderful wife @HeatherJustCreate for helping to test out the microphones!
•Rode Procaster:
geni.us/swprocaster (Sweetwater)
bhpho.to/3MHuZwj (B&H)
•Cool Procaster/RE20 Pop Filter:
www.bswusa.com/Pop-Filters-BS...
•WS2 Windscreen:
geni.us/rodews2 (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B:
geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•ElectroVoice RE20:
geni.us/re20black (Amazon)
•Rode PodMic:
geni.us/swrodepodmic (Sweetwater)
•RODECaster Pro II:
bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
geni.us/swrodecasterpro2 (Sweetwater)
geni.us/rodecasterpro2 (Amazon)
•Rode NTH-100 Headphones:
bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
geni.us/rwoYSL (Sweetwater)
geni.us/rodenth100 (Amazon)
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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Finding The Right Dynamic Microphone
0:46 - Procaster Basics
2:07 - Spoilers: Best Mic vs. Best Value
3:07 - Procaster Plosives & Handling Noise
4:12 - Processed vs. Unprocessed Procaster
5:00 - Procaster Pricing & Value
5:48 - PodMic vs. Procaster
7:47 - SM7B vs. Procaster
9:01 - RE20 vs. Procaster
10:15 - All Mics Compared With NO Processing
11:18 - All Mics Compared WITH Processing
13:12 - All Mics with Female Voice (Unprocessed)
15:08 - All Mics With Female Voice (Processed)
17:51 - Conclusions
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Episode 310: Rode Procaster Microphone Review
@thejordanruiz Жыл бұрын
WOW this an insanely comprehensive review. Thanks for taking the time for this! Hearing pre and post processing is incredibly helpful. AND two different voices are you crazy??
@krisgrainger5770 2 жыл бұрын
Tom, I love your channel, over the last year you've taught me so much. My Rodecaster Pro 2 has just arrived, so I'm looking forward to diving in. Thanks for all your inspiration!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kris! Congrats on the new gear, I hope you have a ton of fun with it!
@tommyboyle23 Жыл бұрын
After watching tonnes of mic reviews, I have to say this is the best. It was a great review, then it became a brilliant review when you brought your wife in to help. Not only was it great to have a female voice & perspective but also you guys are just lovely together, your character and chemistry together just lit up the screen as well as the microphones, please start a fun topical podcast together it would be a fabulous watch/Listen. ✌🏼&💙🇬🇧 Thanks guys
@jgerard 2 жыл бұрын
Another great review - thank you for taking the time to review, compare and contrast. Your "Blink" reference for the $182 price was not lost on us, well done.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, thank you very much John!
@AureliusTjin 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using the original Procaster for like 10+ years and love it and it’s more than half the price less. Made 200+ KZfaq videos with it 👌
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It's an absolutely awesome mic. Glad it's held up for so many years!
@beckxter4267 3 ай бұрын
what interface would you recommend for a newbie to add to the Procaster?
@Nickyo 2 жыл бұрын
Always nice seeing someone enjoy this mic. I chose this as a dynamic mic over the sm7b solely on performance quality and price. Moreover having had it for a couple years and using other more expensive mics I can say I prefer how my voice sounds with this 200$ mic over the other options. Safe to say I wont be switching any time soon and overall just happy others who have had the chance to try other mics can enjoy it as well.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Seems like there are a lot of people who have stuck with the Procaster for a long time, which is awesome. And you're 100% right about finding the best mic for YOUR specific voice. 👍
@Eddylive Жыл бұрын
I love the colors of your studio, cables, wind screens, and especially the thumbnails
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddy! I really appreciate that. I always admire people who can create perfectly color-coordinated setups, but then I just end up smashing everything together. 😁
@SingtotheMountainStudio 2 жыл бұрын
Per usual, in-depth review. I also use the Procaster daily. I recently paired it with the Focusrite Vocaster Two and impressed with the boost in quality output. I have struggled with plosives with this mic. Thanks for demonstrating options to reduce plosives.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
The filter from BSW is great. It makes a huge difference and I like the way that it looks too. The only downside is that it runs about $60.
@samueldickes 2 жыл бұрын
To me the Procaster sounds better than the SM7B.
@azizgaruba 9 ай бұрын
The best part of this video has to be the story of how you and your wife met via KZfaq! Amazing. And yes this procaster is great.
@MikeBurkeTech 2 жыл бұрын
Finally! Been looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Procaster for a while
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I hadn't waited so long to try it!
@SimplyAubs 2 жыл бұрын
This was a VERY valuable comparison! I really liked hearing all of them. Well done!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aubrey! I don't know if you saw the blue mic on The Couple's Table today, but they also make a bright green version (it's for use on green screens, but it looks super cool by itself 😁)
@SimplyAubs 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck ohhhhhh nice!!! I’m gonna go look! 👀
@yadiraaaaaaaav 2 жыл бұрын
I love your set up🫶🏼 I love the background & everything
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Yadira!
@marketer70 2 жыл бұрын
This video coming up right now is so cool! My procaster is shipping right now to me after I saw it on a price drop. So I’m gonna watch & hope you have good analysis on this mic.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
You're going to love it! It's an outstanding mic.
@NateNakao 2 жыл бұрын
This has to be my favorite video of yours! I also met my fiancée online (albeit through Facebook, not KZfaq), and now we have a podcast together! The SM7B is my go-to mic, but I also have a PodMic as a guest/backup mic. I set up the PreSonus PD-70 as my fiancée's mic, but I've been eyeing the Procaster for a while. I like how it sounded on your wife's voice, so maybe it'll sound good on my fiancée's voice as well.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how similar our stories are in a lot of ways! My wife is lucky in that she sounds good on every mic. I definitely don't have that ability.
@freddymiguelponce 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video! You just confirmed my point of view about these mics Have a great day Tom!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a really good one! Wish I’d have checked it out sooner.
@deborah-bell 2 жыл бұрын
Loove my procaster! I was torn with the sm7b and for now I'm settled on this. Thank you Tom! (dgfc)
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found what works best for you!
@Starrky923 8 ай бұрын
thank you so much for adding female voice samples and thanks to your wife for helping out! I was looking for procaster for more female voice and it sounds amazing, I will definitely grab it over sm7b and nt1 :D
@daddytoxic_69 2 жыл бұрын
Well this week is a treat. Two videos of my favourite Tuber Tom! I realised yesterday while listening to your newest podcast episode that I’m two years older than You so I can’t really call You sir anymore. 😂 lovely review but I have my sight on The Sm7B. Keep up The good work Tom!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Hooray for being almost the same age! 🙌😁
@Carl-Camera Ай бұрын
Good point regarding the *handling noise*, the SM7B is amazing.
@tombuck Ай бұрын
It really is!
@CoreyManuel 2 жыл бұрын
I've been an avid user of the Procaster for 5 years. I've used it to record radio commercials, on air work, and more. It's been a workhorse for me and it works well with my voice's natural tone. Plug that into a DBX 286s and it's just a great sounding mic.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Love to hear how it's used over a long period of time in a pro setting 👍
@najiahgriffiths4216 Жыл бұрын
Can you use a dbx with a rodecaster pro 2?
@chgofirefighter Жыл бұрын
Super nice! I ordered the Procaster and I currently have the RE20 and SM7B :) You can't go wrong with either choices~
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
You really can't! So many great mics out there!
@stephenlewis9436 2 жыл бұрын
Truly a great mic, last year I was able to buy 4 for the price of 2 and they works great! Truly awesome
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Woah, that’s quite the deal!
@LinwoodCampbell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tom! I bought a Procaster several months back along with the original Rode Boom Arm - what a great combination! I use it primarily at my home studio for a variety of things, including being the primary mic on my ICOM IC-7600 HF Radio (Amateur Radio). It sounds great and I get lots of positive comments. At church I use the EV RE20 for lots of vocal work. I have thought about the 7B quite a lot, but am happy with these two choices! And based on your recommendation I did purchase the Rode headphones - they are awesome! Thanks, as always, for great reviews and advice!
@user-mk7gu8mn2w Жыл бұрын
Hello. My name is Alexander. Could you tell us in more detail how and through what you connected the Procaster microphone to your radio, for example, on your channel. I bought the same one, but I can't connect it correctly to Icom ic-7300. There are many schemes on the Internet, but the connections are different for everyone. I don't want to damage the radio. Thank you
@GaryCantrell 2 жыл бұрын
I have that mic and it’s what I used when I podcasted! I love it and the way my voice sounded in it.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I can't really think of a time when I haven't heard someone sound good on it. I don't know why it took so long to finally try one!
@GaryCantrell 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck I know right, I’d watch most if not all of your videos and I’m in shock I haven’t seen that mic appear on your channel until now lol
@vanceshepherd1618 2 жыл бұрын
LOVE this mic! I'm in radio, and use the EV broadcast standard at work. I use the Rode in my home studio, and it sounds better to me. Plosives can be an issue, but a pop filter solves that for me. You cannot beat the price! I've seen these for around $170, brand new.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
The price is absurd. I don't know why I never checked into it before now, but I just assumed with the build quality/reputation it was at the same price point as the Shure. I was Shure wrong.
@ladillalegos 2 жыл бұрын
What an incredible review, thank you so much
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DemetriosMina 2 жыл бұрын
Love my procaster and will use it much more when im done from my recovery and return to my youtube channel
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Best wishes on your recovery!
@wattanakaewmanee1516 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, I'm impressed by the quality of your video. I want to add that the sm7b's capsule is placed quite deep from the physical top end of the mic. For a more fair comparison, you may add a 1-2 inches distance to the Procaster on the plosive test.
@PodcastMeister 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Tom, thanks! I especially liked that you don‘t mind going against the tide of reviewers despising the Procaster - and it really sounded good on your voice, even more so with the preset. I personally think it has quite some worthy competition at its price (Shure MV7X, Samson Q9U, SE V7, Shure 55SHii, Presonus PD-70) but its certainly one of the more characteristic ones and at the end of the day it is down to personal preference and how it suites ones voice.
@MichealColhoun 2 жыл бұрын
really nice review. Is it just me or is the pace much faster in this video than normal - which iI like.
@BobbyInBlue 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video Tom! Thanks for the info!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Bobby!
@longislandchessclub 2 жыл бұрын
Another great one Tom. At times I like this mic better than my SM7B bc I think the bkgrd noise rejection is better. . And yes, the price is right now. It was about $229 for a long time.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy how good the value is for this right now!
@LanceBlairVO Жыл бұрын
Love my Procaster for voiceover. It's a "Leafblower Killer"! But seriously, it sounds great and is up there with the classic sm7b and RE20. Way better than the Heil dynamics I've owned. The Procaster sounds like it fits between the darker rounder sound of the sm7b and the bright sibilance that creeps in with the RE20 at times. Thanks for this overview.
@DoctorSani 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on hitting 100k subs Tom!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It’s super exciting 😬
@djtommykeys 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom for a great review. For your voice you are right that the SM7B sounds the best and very professional. Very close in second place is the RE20. I'm going to skip some places to put the Procaster in 7th because there has to be better dynamic mics in between. The PodMic? Oh well, bless its heart but it's not ready for prime time. As I always stress all mics should be test driven for the characteristics of the person's voice. The PodMic actually balances out my baritone voice and with a little EQ sounds amazing. Always nice to see your "lovely wife" Heather.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, it's 100% about your individual voice, which definitely makes choosing the right one tough sometimes. I've found the SM7B tough to beat.
@humanoit7533 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos man ❤️ keep it up
@jgbowie86 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!!
@NPCLiam 2 жыл бұрын
Got this mic in a few weeks ago and absolutely loving it. I do want to pick up the metal pop filter, but this thing breathes so much better than my AT2040 which was definitely a bad impulse purchase haha
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It's a step up for sure and absolutely deserves to be put in alongside the SM7B and RE20 in terms of quality.
@NPCLiam 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Definitely agree. Aces video as always man! I've been on a binge of your channel the last few months.
@BasicFilmmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Rode is amazing. And yes, the SM7B is awesome. Hey...That 100K below you channel name is just too cool. :)
@FFHavoK 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the RE20 sound. Long time sm7b user but I may have to pick up the RE20
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I'm really surprised by how much I like it. This one was a hand-me-down from a friend and I was originally planning to pass it along to someone else, but then I liked it so much I couldn't let it go.
@FFHavoK 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck yeah. I have tried a lot of mics - I keep the Podmic, sm7b, Lewitt LCT 440 PURE, and Earthworks Ethos in rotation, but really need that RE20 now. Every video I hear one in, I rather appreciate it. Your comparison to a few mics in my rotation really sealed the deal (albeit not the intent of the video haha)
@AllThingsYouTube 2 жыл бұрын
_Great_ *video* , Tom!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@TheBrandonLeeCook 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I like having the 2 voices! It helps!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that! I'd like to try and do this on more mic reviews in the future.
@annekedebruyn7797 2 жыл бұрын
I got an Shure SM58 foam popfilter for 5 bucks. If you cut of the top, it fits almost perfectly inside of the grill cap that screws off on the Procaster. I found that the SM58 one, while a bit more expensive, leaves the tone intact the most while also stopping plosives the best. If you add Rodes official WS windscreen, you can literally blow on it with out it clipping out. Learned that trick thanks to a local station almost a decade ago. Still using it for my personal Procasters today.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Oh sweet, thank you for this tip!
@MikeEdwardsphotography Жыл бұрын
This was great Tom! Your wife was great! I honestly thought the RE20 sounded the best. Although the procaster sounded great too. Aesthetically, the RE20 is nicer for sure.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
The RE20 is definitely a champ. It's funny because it's usually not the first mic I choose, but we did a blindfolded sound test a few months ago with all of my mics and the RE20 was the one that I picked, so it totally goes to show that there are definitely biases at work 🤷🏻♂️
@yumatv. 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats 100k subscribers
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It's really exciting 🤯
@GypsyStacker 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I had the Shue SM7, when I had a go XLR & then got a Mixcast 4... took it back after I returned the Mixcast. Now I am just using Some Marants Pro Mics with a FocusRite until I am able to get a New RCP2. AFTER i get the new unit I really want to look into other mic options, but am putting all off until then. Thanks for the video!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I wish there were a guaranteed combo that would work, but sometimes you really do need to mix and match a bunch of different things until you find what works. Good luck!
@petrasvilkas 2 жыл бұрын
Tom, loved the video, as I usually do. The RCP2 really makes the Rode mikes sournd their best. To my taste, Heather sounded more than acceptable on the PodMic, and really, really good on the others. I didn’t like you on the podmic, and seldom really like it. You sounded good on the Procaster, and great on the other two. A few months ago, I replaced my Rode NT1 with an RE20 that I use with a DBX 286s. I don’t know if it’s worth almost 2.5X what the Procaster costs, but I like it. I’d really like to upgrade to the RCP2, and plan to as the budget allows.
@AdamsExploits 2 жыл бұрын
I really like the sound of the Procaster Tom. Seems like a very good value. However the BSW pop filter is crazy pricey compared to the cost of the microphone. Thank you for the review.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It is a pricey filter. Knowing I could use it on multiple mics made it worth it for me, but yeah, spending $60 on a filter for a $182 mic is a tough sell.
@theoutsiderjess4869 2 жыл бұрын
The procaster is one of my favorite options for a dynamic microphone and of course the sm7b is my favorite for the forever mic
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like we're Shure on the same page 👍
@techmed-rainer 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, thank you for this nice comparison video. Fun fact, about 15 minutes before you brought up this video I ordered the Røde Procaster from B-Stock at Thomann for 137,- €.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
That’s seriously awesome timing! And a really good price! 👍
@nonam3party 2 жыл бұрын
Thomann is a great shop. I love their three years warranty. I got my Procaster there as well.
@aokikojima1910 7 ай бұрын
I think this is no coincidence) you ordered the microphone you are interested in and continued to study it) By the way, did you like the microphone?
@PatrickBoberg 2 жыл бұрын
That heather reading bit was incredible! Hilarious, but clearly teeth pulling for her. Holy buckets, the Procaster vs PodMic is an absurd quality check. Even with the presets loaded. I know you can roll in the PodMic sweet sound, but I have time and again experience showing me most people don't know what they're doing with EQ. Still dig the Procaster sound vs Sm7B. That size is ridiculous though. I wonder if there is a mounting system that makes it less of an issue.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
The PodMic is such a strange one because I swear sometimes it sounds absolutely incredible, and other times like here, it really doesn't. 🤷🏻♂️
@northwoodsmediaworks3377 2 жыл бұрын
You should really check out the sE Dynamics Dynacaster. I'm super impressed with it's performance. It hasn't gotten a lot of fanfare but very positive reviews from industry pros.
@Eddylive Жыл бұрын
Ok Tom Buck! Love the vids! My question is this, well, questions. Do you need a clpudlifter for the procaster if you are using the Rodecaster pro 1? What would be the better sound upgrades for quality and rejecting background noise. Upgrade the RCP 1 to the 2, or upgrade the Sm58s to the procasters, for live streaming a podcast from my restaurant, interview style one on one or two on one etc.
@lenink9788 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. I've RodeCaster Pro. My dream is to have RE20
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
There's definitely a reason it's earned such a great reputation over the years. It's an incredible mic.
@RICHIE11420 8 ай бұрын
Been using it for 3 years now the Quality s really good and best for budget and quality xlr microphone Any recommendations for wireless microphone with audio bypass on the speakers for a mobile device???
@ItsRyukin 2 жыл бұрын
I do like how "many" expensive mics sounds like it has a nice ASMR sound vibes to it, It's kinda relaxing to hear it though my headphones. =)
@JohnHighman 7 ай бұрын
Hi Tom and thank you for your valuable comments. As a comparison, I recently chose to remove my Cloudlifter (after 12 months of using it) from the procaster and the podmic on the Rodecaster PRO. Whilst the microphones needed tuning again in the Rodecaster PRO, the resultant audio was better in the end result. I have determined that you do not have to use the Cloudlifter. Again, always good to get your ideas in the video channel. Thank you.
@tombuck 7 ай бұрын
That's great John! Thanks for sharing your experience!
@Blastin_ Жыл бұрын
I picked up an open box rode procaster on EBay for around 130. Id say for both value and quality, the procaster may be my favorite mic to date just in general.
@rgblack316 Жыл бұрын
Is it fair to compare the handling noise when one microphone is on a boom arm absorbing the movement and dispersing it versus the other microphone being on a desktop stand that allows the desk to absorb the motion and not disperse it as well?
@MigranteKorea Жыл бұрын
Love her voice 😊👍👌
@simonswiss 2 жыл бұрын
Tomcastage! Heh - I own 3 of these 4 mics (I don't have the RE-20), but let me throw a spanner here. If you can put your hands on an Earthworks Icon Pro (or Ethos), they might become your favourite microphones. I use the Icon Pro with the SM7B foam on it, and it sounds MINT. The 360 degree rotating ballhead mount is absolutely amazing. Everytime I plug my SM7B back in I forget about the "limitations" of that mount + XLR plug angle. Great video once again, man!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It’s funny you say this- I do have the Icon with the SM7B windscreen on it and it’s definitely one of my favorites.
@simonswiss 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck yeah it's a great combo!
@NoahStephens 2 ай бұрын
Your wife has an adorable Midwestern accent:) Great review
@tombuck 2 ай бұрын
She's from LA, but I agree about the adorable part 😁
@Hiraeth101 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, great comparison video. Was wondering for the SM7B & RE20 did you use both in standard “flat mode” without using any of the microphone switches ? My voice sounds less muddy with the RE20 low switch activated. Thanks again 🙏🏻
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Great question and yes- they were both on their "neutral" settings. 👍
@danielschaller-digitalcrealab 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool video... I have a procaster on a small desk stand mostly use as.... decoration... embarrassing to admit but I don't know why... and I don't even remember where it comes from... I shall play with it but I'm not in the right country for now 😂
@andriibudim6996 2 жыл бұрын
That is amazing video, Tom! I bought sm58 thanks to your previous videos. Now I want to upgrade either to sm7b or re20 and cannot make my mind - I like richness and natural dark smoothness of sm7b and how your ears can listen to it for hours and not get strained, and on the other hand - crisp and almost condenser-like sharpness of re20, which make your voice broadcast-like and almost authoritarian. Probably should buy both, heh
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, as you can see I often resort to the "just-get-them-all" strategy, but you really can't go wrong with any of those options. The SM7B is closer to the 58, so if might be smart if you're planning to use them together. But if you're just sticking to one main mic, then you really can't go wrong. You could even try renting them just to see how they work on your voice: www.lensrentals.com/rent/electro-voice-re20-dynamic-broadcast-mic
@andriibudim6996 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Yess, its a great idea actually to rent them and try first. Many thanks!
@petrasvilkas 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck How did I not know that lensrental had mics for rent? I immediatley looked for a Sennheiser MKH 50, and my wallet is thankful that that don’t stock that as a rental.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t really know either until recently. Their brand name doesn’t exactly lead you to think of mics 😁
@petrasvilkas 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck I rented an ultra wide lense from them once for a trip to Yosemite. I was very impresseed with their service.
@Red.Christopher 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comparison of all of these mics. I've heard each of these mics many times before, but something about this video allowed me to pick up on things I haven't in the past. I know I am in the minority when I say that I am not gaga about the SM7B. It's a good-sounding mic for sure, and on your voice, very neutral sounding, The word smooth kept coming to mind as I was listening. But it doesn't wow me. I have to work a little harder to listen to it. I have a Procaster, so am a little biased, But I do like the way it sounds for my voice. I think it is the slight presence boost and what sounds like a dip in the low mids. But what I think is probably more of the reason is that my hearing isn't the same as it was 30 years ago, so the Procaster, and the RE20, are more articulate for me than the SM7B. Especially on deeper voices, i.e. male voices. if I had the money, I would love to get an RE20. Anyway, great comparison video, and like I have heard you and many others say over and over, it's really about finding the right mic for the right voice, and I would also add for the particular use case you need it for. And any of these could work very well in the right conditions.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, I'm really glad the video was helpful! The SM7B was definitely an acquired taste for me, but now I like it quite a bit. I'm surprised by how similar the Procaster/RE20 are given their totally different price points. I do love that "crispness" they have right out of the box. But like you said, it all depends on your specific voice. The PodMic is the best example of that because it either sounds amazing or quite rough and there's very little in between.
@MaxMuccini 11 ай бұрын
Is better Shure sm7b or the Electrovoice Re 20 ? I mean for voice -podcasting thanks for reply ciao max
@DIGITALBOX01 2 жыл бұрын
Own one, use it. No regrets. Amazing product.
@grooveecard 2 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. If you're shopping for mic's when you're starting out in the audio world, this is the one video to watch.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim!
@beckxter4267 3 ай бұрын
Holy I am ordering the Procaster right now! Anybody got any tips for audio interface to get with it? Thanks all of yall
@SammySuperStar 2 жыл бұрын
The Rode Procaster sounds great.
@troydean2574 Жыл бұрын
Love love love your videos Tom. You're inspiring me to up my game and spend more money :) What stand do you have your Rodecaster Pro 2 on there?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
Thanks Troy! Any VESA arm will work, but this is the one I have: geni.us/aPPb
@SkyWalkaThaTruth 2 жыл бұрын
They do have a windscreen like the one from BSW for the pod mic. You can get it from B&H. It’s called the Pop Blocker.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Ooh, awesome, thanks for letting me know!
@RexxReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Great video but how did we not get the Audio-Technica AT2040 in an Ultimate value video? I am loving how mine is working with the RCP2
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I actually donated mine to a friend so I don't have it to test anymore 😁 But it's a great mic!
@RexxReviews 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck DOH!! I’m sure they love it lol
@nikrica1 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoying your mic comparison🎤 My own podcast setup at the moment is a shure sm7b (with a Klark signal booster) and a samson q2u running through a zoom h8 recorder. When should I consider the Rødecaster pro ll? What are your thoughts on my current setup - and your thoughts on upgrading to the Rødecaster?
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Your current setup sounds great (pun intended)! I think the RCP could be helpful if you want more mics, want to bring in USB channels or instruments, or no longer want to use a booster. Of course it does a lot more, but as far as the basic recording process goes, those are the big things in my book.
@ykhemani 2 жыл бұрын
Okay, the most amazing part of this video is (1) the random facts about Tom and (2) jokes from the Jokiest Joking Joke Book! You should link to the book in the description!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if that book needs to be unleashed upon the world 😁
@b2bfusion Жыл бұрын
Great video. Typically for your full on head shot, what lens do you use with your FX3?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
My main lens is always the Sony 24 1.4 👍 I love it. The focal length is great for talking head stuff, the background blur is awesome, and the autofocus is dead silent (although there is some focus breathing).
@BenjieMoreno 2 жыл бұрын
yes zir, procaster is my main mic. such a great value and quality!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, it's amazing!
@BenjieMoreno 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck your slaying the casterpro set up tom, if i had not got the podtrak p8 for $250 last year ill be all over it. heheheh
@brianginn1993 2 жыл бұрын
That ending with your wife was cute as could be!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! I'll be sure to tell her that 😁
@MaxMuccini 2 жыл бұрын
Ciao TOM What do you think about the Presonus PD70 it’ s similar to Shure sm7b ,I own also a Rode podmic. I love the presonus but my first choiche was the procaster then I Choose the PODMIC.thanks and many compliments for your channel.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't yet used the Presonus, but I've heard all kinds of good things about it. Thank you for the kind words!
@ROBOTRIX_eu 2 жыл бұрын
..i just wonder, if in a boom-arm, the rode procaster is less sensitive to noise of touch..i like the way it connects to a boom-arm..
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
With the Rode arm, it definitely helps. Doesn't take the place of a shock mount, but it does make a difference.
@keysncoffee7733 2 жыл бұрын
Me watching Tom’s review even after owning this mic for years 😁
@djcook 2 жыл бұрын
Nothin beats the sound of the MKH50😝
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a great mic and definitely more expensive than any of these ones 😬
@andrewcrossley2448 2 жыл бұрын
Good fun. SM7B is the smoothest/classiest and also works as a superb singing and instrument mic as well. The others are really voice and pod casting mics. I started with a Podmic which is good with the Rodecaster Pro adjustments. Then I invested in an SM7B with an inline preamp. It’s a huge quality jump. I did consider the Procaster at the time due to the value as you highlighted but had enough to go for the Shure and don’t regret it.
@camilloaugusto 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, how are you? Could you please tell me what kind cable or brand do you use? I have a Procaster, NTG4, Rode Caster and there is a noise that I REALLY hate. All devices from Rode, is impossible compatibility or something lilke this. The last mile is type/brand of cables. I've tried to use a amplifier Beringher MIC 2200 and the "noise" is amplified, not solve. Could you give me a tips about this? Hi Tom, how are you? Could you please tell me what kind cable or brand do you use? I have a Procaster, NTG4, Rode Caster and there is a noise that I REALLY hate. All devices from Rode, is impossible compatibility or something lilke this. The last mile is type/brand of cables. I've tried to use a amplifier Beringher MIC 2200 and the "noise" is amplified, not solve. Could you give me a tips about this?
@PostColorGear 2 жыл бұрын
Ah, the Procaster. The mic I just purchased and love lol
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It's so good! Wish I would've tried it sooner.
@Slipsch Жыл бұрын
@Tom Buck What tripod legs are you using with the RE20?
@yevolution 2 ай бұрын
The amount of puns, word play, and dad jokes in this vid 🤣🤣
@birdsofray 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual! 👏👏 Hey, quick question. Which one is the best for people that stray from the mics aka that don’t have proper mic etiquette? I have podmics but there’s gotta be a more forgiving option. Thanks in advance!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It might not be the best solution, but I tend to go for condenser mics in those situations. At the Procaster price point you could get a Lewitt LCT 240 or possibly a Rode NT-1.
@birdsofray 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Thank you, Tom! I’ll check those out! 🙏
@SamTavrs 2 жыл бұрын
I guess it's time for me to upgrade from my PodMic - Thanks, Tom ✌🏼
@Eddylive Жыл бұрын
@Tom Buck really debating on snagging a few podmics or a couple procasters. Crazy thing is I do the podcast live from a busy restaurant and the podmics haven't performed very well, the funny thing is I use Shure sm58's and they seem to require less gain so they seem to perform better than the podmic. I'm debating grabbing a procaster. I borrowed podmics from a friend and found the sm58s rejected background noise better and performed better. I sometimes have 3-4 people so the sm7b would be way outta the budget for that. A few procasters into the Rodecaster 1 should be good ya?
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
This actually makes a lot of sense considering the 58's intended use for live performances and stuff. You can never go wrong with the 58! I don't think the Procaster rejects noise any better than the PodMic, but I do like the overall sound quality quite a bit more.
@Eddylive Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck definitely sounds better, wonder if the new rodecaster 2 with the new preamps and stuff would make the sm58s sound even better?
@rafalopezsan Жыл бұрын
When you select the settings for the procaster on the rodecaster pro ii, can you see the settings it applies so we can apply it to other mixing consoles? Do you recommend any settings that improve the live sound on the procaster mic? Thank you very much!
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
If you have the advanced settings enabled, then you can see what each parameter is doing. I don't know how well those will translate to other mixers though. Here's that the RCP settings are: •High Pass Filter: 70hz & 12dB Slope •De-esser: 28.5dB threshold, .7ms attack, 3:1 ratio, 210ms release •Noise gate: 38dB threshold, 9dB range, 30ms attack, 200ms release, .2 hysteresis •Compressor: -25.2dB threshold, .7ms attack, 2.1dB gain, 2:1 ratio, 21ms release •EQ: Highs and lows boosted 2dB •Big Bottom 90hz with 67% drive •Aural Exciter 3500hz with 72% harmonics
@twolinesslotcars 2 жыл бұрын
Tom, do you think the Procaster would need a lifter for the Rodecaster Pro (ver1)? I would like to level up the "look" of my podcast because I am considering adding video to my podcast. I presently record with 3- Shure Beta 58's and a Neumann KMS105 because that is what I already owned. They sound great but don't really have the "podcast" look if I go with video podcasting. Was considering a couple of Procasters, but don't want to have to purchase lifters for them if I really need them. Thanks for the great content! - Marty
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Marty! Yes I do think the Procaster works best with a booster in the original RCP (it’s not 100% necessary but it makes a difference). If you’re liking how the 58’s perform, the Procaster should actually be pretty similar.
@twolinesslotcars 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck thank you for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it.
@vanceshepherd1618 2 жыл бұрын
I always find the SM7B a bit muffled sounding, so I talk myself out of that huge purchase on a regular basis. My tone isn't unlike yours, Tom, so I just take a little brightness of the Procaster through processing. The baby Rode Podmic sounded brittle, so I returned it. And yes, chocolate is a MUST after dinner! Ha!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad we're on the same page with the whole chocolate situation 😁 The SM7B can have some mud to it, but the EQ switches on the back help and I think the normal tone is great for tweaking and adding EQ. The Procaster seems to have a more "polished" sound right out of the box.
@tboards71 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, can you do a review of the HyperX QuadCast S, also with it connected to the Procaster?
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't used the Quadcast, but I've heard great things about them and it seems like everyone who has one loves it. It's a USB mic though, so it won't work with the RCP.
@Helscribe Жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to see what your EQ settings are for the Røde procaster? It sounds so crisp in your videos.
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
For most of the video there was no processing, but there is a small section where I turned on the Procaster preset. Nothing beyond that! The RCP2 presets are pretty awesome, honestly.
@LearnWire 10 ай бұрын
Hello Tom. Thanks for the video. The Procaster sounds amazing and this is the mic I want. Question, (I do have the budget for any option) I only need the mic for youtube videos, no streaming, would you recommend the rodecaster pro 2 ~$700 or like a nice budget friendly interface like the Wave XLR for ~$170? I recognize the differences as the rodecaster has specific preamp settings and is going to do processing immediately to sound, and the basic interfaces will not. But its the difference between spending $400 and close to $1000. Let me know! Thanks in advance!
@tombuck 10 ай бұрын
In a case like this I would definitely recommend the Rodecaster Duo! Cheaper than the Pro 2, but with all of the same internal power 👍
@LearnWire 10 ай бұрын
@tombuck you rock!! I came to that conclusion after further research and it's refreshing that that is the recommendation you have as well!! I'm ordering it now! Thx for all your videos they helped me so much!
@LearnWire 10 ай бұрын
@@tombuck One more question Tom. I got the Rodcaster Duo and the Procaster. My audio has never sounded better and my audience has given great feedback! The question is, should I be turning on phantom power for this mic or not. does it matter? What is your preference. does the phantom for this dynamic give it extra power or gain so it can possible sound better. I know it doesn't technically need phantom. Let me know and thanks for your expert advise!
@onocoffee 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great shootout. I find that mics are a personal preference. My mic of choice is the RE20 but the SM7B has always been a performer. What I was surprised about is the Procaster. It sounds pretty good but isn't as nice sounding as the RE20, the question really becomes whether or not the difference is worth the extra $200. Then there's the PodMic... All by itself and when you forget how the other mics sound, the PodMic sounds decent. But when you switch to any of the others, it really exposes the bright, tinny-ness of the PodMic and it makes me cringe - but after a few moments and the shock of the difference dissipates, it's okay, at at $99 it's a good choice for those with limited budgets. And since the Procaster seems to be Heather's mic of choice - will that be her mic moving forward?
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Mic reviews are always tough because I think our ears can get used to just about anything if that's all we're hearing. Switching between them makes the differences stand out more, but it can get tough to tell if something is actually better or not.
@djtommykeys 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Tom you nailed that comment. Our ears adjust. It's the listenability over five or ten minutes or longer where a boosted high end gets tiring if not annoying,
@KryptonicHD 2 жыл бұрын
The "ooooh " after you transitioned froom the podmic to the procaster was exactly what I said ! HAHA
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't hide it 😬
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