Røde PodMic USB Microphone Review (VS Original Røde PodMic)

The Røde PodMic USB Microphone is a hybrid XLR and USB mic! Back in 2019, I reviewed the original Rode Podmic, and I really enjoyed it... However, as more mics came out, I started to not like it nearly as much. So I was a little on the fence about whether or not the Rode PodMic USB would be a mic I would like. Let me just say I was surprised... In this review, I put the original Rode PodMic VS the New Rode PodMic USB. Anyone who is interested in that might also be interested in a much bigger comparison that I will link here when it is read: Rode PodMic Comparison Link: https://youtu.be/pOYfN1vqBIs Check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you! Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time! ======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW====== **Affiliate Links Below** Røde Podmic USB Links: Amazon or B&H:https://geni.us/Rhgl Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/oqnKOn Rode Podmic: Amazon, B&H, Adorama: https://geni.us/podmic_ah Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jrRWgb If there is something else that you want to buy, but would like to help me out by clicking an affiliate link... Here are some storewide affiliate links! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pD2BlK B&H: https://bhpho.to/386jhd5 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/kjqd6v ================== =========TIMESTAMPS========== Hello PodMic USB! PodMic History (USB): 0:00 - 1:05 Røde PodMic Vs PodMix USB: 1:05 - 2:30 PodMic USB Accessories and Build (USB): 2:30 - 3:26 Features of the PodMic USB: 3:26 - 4:01 Specs: 4:01 - 4:30 Testing (Distance, Proximity, Plosives, Polar Pattern Tests | XLR): 4:30 - 6:09 KITTY PURR TEST! (XLR): 6:09 - 6:26 Windscreen Tone Test: 6:26 - 6:36 Female Voice Test (ft. My Awesome Wife! | USB): 6:36 - 7:00 Untreated Room Test (USB): 7:00 - 8:02 Guitar Tests (USB): 8:02 - 9:08 Opinion / Like and Dislikes of the PodMic USB: 9:08 - 11:30 Rodecaster Pro Settings for PodMic USB in Connect: 11:30 - 11:59 My Grade: 11:59 - 12:13 Thank you for watching!: 12:13 - 12:55 ==================== ======Audio Hotline Info====== Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOKM-aTGJ5E5HtSCsn0D4TA/join Website: audiohotlinegear.com E-Mail: [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/audiohotline MERCH: teespring.com/stores/audiohotline ========== GEAR I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS (w/ affiliate links): ============VIDEO============ Canon EOS R5: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gNBfnG B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JTS3xx Sigma EF 20mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KoXsMK B&H: https://bhpho.to/3aeXG3V Sigma EF 50mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WllU4d B&H: https://bhpho.to/3oRbXIi Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SPDdZZ B&H:https://bhpho.to/3duayRY Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 (APS-C): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xLCYrH B&H: https://bhpho.to/3bdE8d2 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L (MACRO): Amazon: https://amzn.to/35KuXQs B&H: https://bhpho.to/2WdcqJ3 Atomos Ninja V: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ni79Ob B&H: https://bhpho.to/36i2WhA Aputure 120D MKii: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SE0wXg B&H: https://bhpho.to/38pRTV2 Aputure Light Dome II: Amazon: https://amzn.to/39kvKZJ B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Gf1zWc ============AUDIO============ Hercules Mic Stand: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/QOdG1Y Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XaHnzK B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rz4SwS Motu M2: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/e4ZQ7g B&H: https://bhpho.to/3p160ty Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/9Wd9oQ B&H: https://bhpho.to/3lhh7gP Zoom F6: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/7m0DN3 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oc6FqO B&H: https://bhpho.to/3kTOUu1 Zoom H6: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/3P0RNv Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MIoBdA B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rfc3LK Apollo Twin Quad: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/b31qoB Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XfwPiU B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NL8gnp Mogami XLR: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/oe6G9g Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NiXNSp B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NJ5tLi Monoprice XLR (Cheaper XLR Alternative): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RJBwvp