Impedance | 320 Ohm |
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Microphone form factor | Handheld |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 22.9 x 15.2 x 10.2 Centimetres |
Power source | Corded Electric |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Signal to noise ratio | 78 dB |
Hardware platform | Karaoke Machine |
Number of channels | 1 |
Frequency range | 20Hz 20kHz |
Noise level | 78 dB |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00698813005567 |
Manufacturer | Øٷ Microphones |
Product Dimensions | 22.86 x 15.24 x 10.16 cm; 937 g |
Item model number | PODMIC |
Colour Name | Black |
Material Type | Alloy Steel |
Item Weight | 937 g |
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Rode PodMic Cardioid Dynamic Broadcast Microphone
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Recommended uses for product | Video Conference, Singing, Karaoke |
Brand | Øٷ |
Connectivity technology | XLR |
Connector type | XLR Connector |
Special feature | Mute Function, Voice Activated Recording |
Compatible devices | PSA1 |
Colour | Black |
Included components | PodMic |
Polar pattern | Unidirectional |
Item weight | 937 Grams |
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- Cardioid Dynamic Broadcast Microphone with Integrated Pop Shield
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ASIN | B07MSCRCVK |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Date First Available | March 17 2009 |
Manufacturer | Øٷ Microphones |
Place of Business | OAKLAND, NJ, 07436 US |
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The PodMic is a broadcast-quality dynamic microphone optimized for podcasting. It has a rich, balanced sound, with an internal pop filter to minimize plosives and internal shock mounting to reduce vibration. The PodMic is optimized for use with the RODECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio, but will also offer exceptional results with any high-quality microphone interface.
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Offering professional quality, rich sound, high-quality all-metal construction and affordability, there is a reason the PodMic is the leading microphone used on podcasts and livestreams. Whether paired with the ØٷCaster Pro, or used with a high-quality XLR interface (such as the Øٷ AI-1), the PodMic excels in all voice recording applications.

The PodMic features an effective integrated pop filter that reduces plosives, making the microphone very forgiving to use. Internal shockmounting reduces rumble and keyboard noises, and the dynamic capsule focuses on the sound of your voice, reducing room tone and other external sounds.

Want that classic broadcast sound? A rich bottom end with a controlled proximity effect coupled with exceptional speech intelligibility makes the PodMic the perfect choice for all voice applications.

The PodMic will deliver great results with any XLR mixer or interface, but it really shines when paired with the ØٷCaster Pro. A custom PodMic preset, coupled with the studio-grade APHEX processing give exceptional results that your listeners will love.
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | XLR | XLR, USB | 3-pin XLR connector for highest signal integrity | Wired, Wireless | USB, XLR | XLR |
connector type | XLR Connector | USB Type-C, XLR | XLR | XLR | XLR/USB | XLR |
model number | PODMIC | K688 | BA 85A | MD-500BKH | Q9U | AT2040 |
material | Alloy Steel | Metal | Kunststoff | Plastic | — | Foam |
audio sensitivity | -57 decibels | — | -53 decibels | — | -10 decibels | -53 decibels |
frequency range | 20Hz 20kHz | 70 hz 15 khz | 50 hz 15 khz | — | — | — |
frequency response | — | 20 KHz | — | — | 96 KHz | 15 KHz |
impedance | 320 ohm | 250 ohm | 85 ohm | — | — | — |
noise level | 78 decibels | — | 35 decibels | — | — | 0 sones |
signal-to-noise ratio | 78 decibels | 75 decibels | 35 decibels | 70 decibels | 78 decibels | 76 decibels |
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Customers say
Customers like the sound quality, build quality, and performance of the microphone. They mention it produces a very natural reproduction of their voice right out of the box. Customers also say it's worth the price, works well, and has a solid feel. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the weight.
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Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They mention it's warm, awesome for vocals, and produces a very natural reproduction of their voice right out of the box. Customers also say it eliminates a lot of noises related to bumping the desk and doesn't hear any movements.
"Mic is amazing, clarity is great as well as pick up. This is the mic only as said in description, you will need to order the appropriate jack cable" Read more
"Terrific mike. Be sure to order a cable with it that matches the port on your recording device." Read more
"...Whether I’m live streaming or recording a podcast, the audio is rich, clear, and professional. The build quality is also top-notch...." Read more
"Sounds awesome, very warm sounding...." Read more
Customers like the build quality of the microphone. They mention it's sturdy, heavy, and hold up well as a shock mount. They also say the audio is rich, clear, and professional.
"Excellent value for your dollar. Highly recommend. Superb quality and build. For those curious about this mic, you will need an XLR preamp...." Read more
"...streaming or recording a podcast, the audio is rich, clear, and professional. The build quality is also top-notch...." Read more
"Sounds awesome, very warm sounding. built solid, weighs a ton, but feels and sounds very premium for the price you pay for such an awesome piece of..." Read more
"...Quick notes on the mic itself. Build quality is impressive! It's really solidly built and quite heavy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value for money of the microphone. They mention it sounds premium for the price, is worth investing into, and is the perfect setup for cheap.
"Excellent value for your dollar. Highly recommend. Superb quality and build. For those curious about this mic, you will need an XLR preamp...." Read more
"...Overall, this is an amazing microphone for the price. If you're serious about audio quality, the PodMic is a no-brainer!" Read more
"...built solid, weighs a ton, but feels and sounds very premium for the price you pay for such an awesome piece of kit. 5/5" Read more
"OK so its Rode, overall quality for price is great as to be expected with any Rode product IMO...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the microphone. They mention it works well for a budget mic and the recordings are clear. Customers also say it works best within 2" of their mouth.
"Replaces an apex435b at a office recording setup. Works great! Sounds amazing with a Yamaha MG06X." Read more
"Works great good quality" Read more
"For a budget mic, this works well. The recordings are clear. Only thing is you gotta be practically kissing it when you speak. But that's not so bad...." Read more
"Good microphone; I use it with live streaming; it’s works good." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the microphone. They mention it's great-looking and well-built.
"These mics are great! Stylish for podcasts, built extremely well and sound pretty decent for the cost. I own 3 of them and they are great!" Read more
"This is a great-looking and very well-built mic. But in my case, it made a terrible buzzing sound...." Read more
"Amazing mic for the price!! Nice look! Built like a rock! Very clear sounds." Read more
Customers like the built-in pop filter of the microphone. They mention it's an unexpected bonus.
"...It does come with a built in pop filter but if you like to put your lips all the way up to the mic for that full and rich sounding proximity effect..." Read more
"...it is built to mimic a shockmount inside the frame and does not need a pop filter as that is also built in...." Read more
"...The built in pop filter was an unexpected bonus." Read more
"...It's solid in build quality, the built in pop filter is absolutely impressive, and it even absorbs vibrations from hands hitting the table, typing..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the microphone. Some mention it's heavy and requires an additional cable and secondary. However, others say it's poor and gains heavy.
"...The weight alone makes it feel ultra-premium—like it should cost way more than it does. But the real magic is in the sound...." Read more
"Sounds awesome, very warm sounding. built solid, weighs a ton, but feels and sounds very premium for the price you pay for such an awesome piece of..." Read more
"...Build quality is impressive! It's really solidly built and quite heavy...." Read more
"...You will be impressed with the quality of the cage and how heavy Rode made this mic. For the price point, this is a no-brainer...." Read more
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- Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2025Verified PurchaseMic is amazing, clarity is great as well as pick up. This is the mic only as said in description, you will need to order the appropriate jack cable
- Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2025Verified PurchaseExcellent value for your dollar. Highly recommend. Superb quality and build. For those curious about this mic, you will need an XLR preamp. This mic is very gain-hungry, so do your research on what a decent quality preamp is so you don't end up disappointed. I recommend the focusrite scarlet solo preamp at a bare minimum. You will want to set this mic "gain-rich" to get that "podcast sound." For those who have the extra cash, the optional WS14 pop filter is a helpful purchase for this mic. It does a great job removing the unexpected plosives when they happen.
Excellent value for your dollar. Highly recommend. Superb quality and build. For those curious about this mic, you will need an XLR preamp. This mic is very gain-hungry, so do your research on what a decent quality preamp is so you don't end up disappointed. I recommend the focusrite scarlet solo preamp at a bare minimum. You will want to set this mic "gain-rich" to get that "podcast sound." For those who have the extra cash, the optional WS14 pop filter is a helpful purchase for this mic. It does a great job removing the unexpected plosives when they happen.
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- Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2025Verified PurchaseLove it
- Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2025Verified PurchaseTerrific mike. Be sure to order a cable with it that matches the port on your recording device.
- Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2024Verified PurchaseI use it for voice recording and also used it for micing my live events guitar amp...Does it all but need a lot of gain.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2025Verified PurchaseI absolutely love the RODE PodMic! From the moment I picked it up, I could tell this was a high-quality microphone. The weight alone makes it feel ultra-premium—like it should cost way more than it does. But the real magic is in the sound. Whether I’m live streaming or recording a podcast, the audio is rich, clear, and professional.
The build quality is also top-notch. It’s incredibly durable, and I have no doubt this mic will last me a long time. The only thing to keep in mind is that you’ll need a preamp to get the best sound out of it. I highly recommend using a dynamite stick or one of RODE’s podcasting interfaces to really make this mic shine.
Overall, this is an amazing microphone for the price. If you're serious about audio quality, the PodMic is a no-brainer!
5.0 out of 5 starsI absolutely love the RODE PodMic! From the moment I picked it up, I could tell this was a high-quality microphone. The weight alone makes it feel ultra-premium—like it should cost way more than it does. But the real magic is in the sound. Whether I’m live streaming or recording a podcast, the audio is rich, clear, and professional.Premium Feel, Pro-Quality Sound – Worth Every Penny!
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2025
The build quality is also top-notch. It’s incredibly durable, and I have no doubt this mic will last me a long time. The only thing to keep in mind is that you’ll need a preamp to get the best sound out of it. I highly recommend using a dynamite stick or one of RODE’s podcasting interfaces to really make this mic shine.
Overall, this is an amazing microphone for the price. If you're serious about audio quality, the PodMic is a no-brainer!
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- Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2025Verified PurchaseSounds awesome, very warm sounding. built solid, weighs a ton, but feels and sounds very premium for the price you pay for such an awesome piece of kit. 5/5
- Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2021Verified PurchaseI really did my research before buying and I'm glad that I did. Was looking for a quality dynamic mic that I could use for my computer needs and wow, this thing really delivers! Warning, most inexpensive interfaces will need more power to adequately drive a gain-hungry dynamic xlr mic like this. I recommend an in line microphone preamp, sometimes called a "mic activator" for anyone who intends to plug this into a cheap usb interface.
I've got it plugged into a Scarlett 2i2 2nd gen and it can just barely can do the job. I'll be picking up an sE Electronics DYNAMITE inline preamp soon so I can dial back the gain and get even more out of this little mic. Also, this mic is not meant to be used with phantom power, so make sure you turn it off when connected to your interface of choice.
Quick notes on the mic itself. Build quality is impressive! It's really solidly built and quite heavy. I could bludgeon an assailant with this mic and bones would break before this mic showed any signs of damage. All jokes aside, the quality of the locking knobs and the swivel function are great. It does come with a built in pop filter but if you like to put your lips all the way up to the mic for that full and rich sounding proximity effect (think broadcaster's voices) you'll want to put an inexpensive pop filter or windscreen on the mic to eliminate the plosives. Also, this mic has been tuned for spoken word, meaning it's not ideally suited for singing or recording instruments. It gives your speaking voice a really nice 'slightly edited' sound that really compliments the natural tone of your voice. The mic also has an internal shock mount which you can feel if you shake the mic in your hands. It's not perfect but it does well to eliminate a lot of noises related to bumping the desk or boom arm as well as typing and mouse use.
Would highly recommend!
5.0 out of 5 starsI really did my research before buying and I'm glad that I did. Was looking for a quality dynamic mic that I could use for my computer needs and wow, this thing really delivers! Warning, most inexpensive interfaces will need more power to adequately drive a gain-hungry dynamic xlr mic like this. I recommend an in line microphone preamp, sometimes called a "mic activator" for anyone who intends to plug this into a cheap usb interface.Broadcast quality audio on a budget
Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2021
I've got it plugged into a Scarlett 2i2 2nd gen and it can just barely can do the job. I'll be picking up an sE Electronics DYNAMITE inline preamp soon so I can dial back the gain and get even more out of this little mic. Also, this mic is not meant to be used with phantom power, so make sure you turn it off when connected to your interface of choice.
Quick notes on the mic itself. Build quality is impressive! It's really solidly built and quite heavy. I could bludgeon an assailant with this mic and bones would break before this mic showed any signs of damage. All jokes aside, the quality of the locking knobs and the swivel function are great. It does come with a built in pop filter but if you like to put your lips all the way up to the mic for that full and rich sounding proximity effect (think broadcaster's voices) you'll want to put an inexpensive pop filter or windscreen on the mic to eliminate the plosives. Also, this mic has been tuned for spoken word, meaning it's not ideally suited for singing or recording instruments. It gives your speaking voice a really nice 'slightly edited' sound that really compliments the natural tone of your voice. The mic also has an internal shock mount which you can feel if you shake the mic in your hands. It's not perfect but it does well to eliminate a lot of noises related to bumping the desk or boom arm as well as typing and mouse use.
Would highly recommend!
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- david m robertsonReviewed in the United States on May 22, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars poor man's RE-20?
Verified PurchaseThis might be a podcast mic but it really kicks azz as a stage vocal mic as well. Bought it a couple months ago as a possible replacement for my SM58 and frankly never used the 58 again. Rugged build, fantastic open nearly-condenser quality sound with dynamic feedback immunity. It's a bit heavy so you might want to get a high quality mic stand for it if, like me, you're using it w/ a boom stand. Gain is a little lower than most dynamics I've worked with but nothing a decent mixer can't handle. Super happy with this purchase
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عبدالرحمنReviewed in Saudi Arabia on June 1, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars جميل جدًا اذا استعملته صح
Verified Purchaseخرافي ماشاءالله، وزنه ثقيل يبيله ستاند ياحمل انتبه تاخذ ستاند ضغيف ، عن نفسي ماخذ ستاند فيفاين وممتاز جدًا وعنكم ستاند رود كويس بعد + اذا تبي تاخذ افضل جوده للمايك لازم مكسر واعدادات خارقه ، عن نفسي اخذت Goxlr mini ورهيب جدًا
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Alfonso RuizReviewed in Mexico on May 8, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Rode equivale a calidad.
Verified PurchaseNo puede esperarse menos de Rode. Excelente calidad e increible construcción por el precio. Depende de la distancia a la que lo vayas a usar, puede o no que necesites un cloud lifter o un pre-amp + phantom power.
Yo lo uso con una Rodecaster Pro y necesito subirle los niveles bastantito para que se escuche bien a una distancia de algunos 40cm de la cara del usuario. Con un pre-amp (fethead) no es necesario subir tanto los niveles. Si lo usarás casi pegado al rostro de la persona, entonces no necesitas nada más.
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Marek PrusinskiReviewed in Poland on February 21, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Super mikrofon do podcastów
Verified Purchasebardzo dobry mikrofon. Używam do podcastów. Wszystko zgodnie z opisem
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Orhan OkayReviewed in Turkey on October 5, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Mikrofon çok başarılı,
Verified PurchaseMikrofon çok başarılı, USB destsği de olsa mükemmel olurdu. Pop olayını dert etmeyin, yorumları ve vidwoları izleyip korkmuştum ama pop patlamalarını yeterince engelliyor. Entegre shockmount da başarılı. Herhangi bir Preamp / booster olmadan direkt ucuz bir MAudio ses kartına takıp Phantom Power olmadan kullandım. Tam ses açınca dip ses biraz geliyor. Ama bir gıdım bile kısınca o da kayboluyor. Ses yüksekliği de yeterince iyi geldi bana. Daha da fazla gain gerekir bir gün diye Klark Teknik CT1 Mic Booster sipariş ettim. En uygun fiyatlı ve en başarılı güçlendirici de bu. TR de 300 TL civarı bulunabiliyor. Ben çok beğendim Podmic'i...