RODE Procaster Broadcast Quality Cardioid End-Address Dynamic Microphone

• Cardioid polar pattern for focused sound and background noise rejection
• End-address dynamic microphone ideal for broadcasting, podcasting, and voice-over
• Internal pop filter to reduce plosive sounds and breath noise
• Low self-noise for clean, professional-grade audio capture
• Heavy-duty metal body for durability in professional environments
• Balanced, full-range sound with a frequency response optimized for speech
• XLR connection for use with professional audio interfaces, mixers, or recorders
• No need for phantom power, suitable for a variety of setups

The RODE Procaster is specifically designed for capturing speech, making it ideal for broadcasting, podcasting, live streaming, and voice-over work. Its dynamic design ensures excellent performance for vocal recordings, delivering rich, natural sound that highlights the clarity and presence of the speaker's voice. Whether you're recording in a studio or in less controlled environments, the Procaster ensures your audio remains focused and professional.

Featuring a cardioid polar pattern, the RODE Procaster captures sound primarily from the front, rejecting noise from the sides and rear. This helps isolate the speaker’s voice from ambient noise, ensuring that your recordings are clean and focused. This makes the microphone ideal for environments where background noise could be a concern, such as busy studios or home setups.

The Procaster includes a built-in internal pop filter that effectively minimizes plosive sounds, such as "p" and "b" sounds, which can distort recordings. This feature ensures that even in close-mic situations, the audio remains clear and free from harsh breath noises, allowing you to maintain high-quality recordings without the need for additional external pop filters.

The RODE Procaster is built with a heavy-duty metal body, designed to withstand the demands of professional use in broadcast studios, podcast setups, and live environments. Its robust construction ensures long-lasting durability, even with regular handling and transport. This makes the Procaster a reliable tool for professional content creators and audio engineers who require equipment they can depend on in demanding conditions.

With a frequency response tailored for vocal recording, the Procaster delivers balanced and full-range sound that enhances the clarity and presence of speech. Its low-end warmth and crisp highs ensure that voices sound natural and engaging, making it an excellent choice for podcasts, radio shows, voice-overs, and live presentations.

The RODE Procaster features a balanced XLR output, allowing it to connect seamlessly to professional audio interfaces, mixers, recorders, and broadcast consoles. The microphone does not require phantom power, making it compatible with a wide range of setups. This flexibility ensures that the Procaster can be easily integrated into any professional audio workflow.

With a low self-noise design, the Procaster delivers clean audio capture without unwanted hiss or interference, even when recording at lower volumes. This feature is particularly useful for broadcasting and voice-over work, where audio clarity is critical, and helps ensure your recordings sound polished and professional.

The RODE Procaster is perfect for podcasters, broadcasters, voice-over artists, and content creators looking for a dynamic microphone that delivers broadcast-quality audio. Its cardioid pattern, durable construction, and internal pop filter make it ideal for recording in studios, home setups, and live environments where vocal clarity and background noise rejection are essential.

General:

• Product Type: Broadcast-Quality Dynamic Microphone
• Model: RODE Procaster
• Purpose: Professional-grade cardioid dynamic microphone designed for broadcast, podcasting, and voice-over applications, offering superior voice clarity and isolation in noisy environments

Microphone:

• Type: Dynamic, end-address microphone
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Focuses on sound directly in front of the microphone while reducing off-axis noise, making it ideal for studio and live environments with background noise
• Frequency Response: 75 Hz – 18 kHz
• Impedance: 320 ohms
• Sensitivity: -56.0 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.6 mV at 94 dB SPL)
• Max SPL: 140 dB SPL

Acoustic Properties:

• Internal Pop Filter:
  • Built-in pop filter to minimize plosive sounds (such as "P" and "B" sounds)
• Noise Isolation:
  • Excellent off-axis rejection, ensuring minimal background noise or interference from nearby sources

Connectivity:

• Output Connector:
  • XLR 3-pin output (requires an audio interface, mixer, or preamp with XLR input for use)

Power:

• Power Requirements:
  • No external power required (does not require phantom power, typical for dynamic microphones)

Physical:

• Body Material: Robust, all-metal construction for durability and long-term use
• Dimensions:
  • Length: 214 mm (8.43 inches)
  • Diameter: 53 mm (2.08 inches)
• Weight: 745 grams (26.3 oz)

Environmental Conditions:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Included Accessories:

• Stand mount (with 3/8" thread adaptor)
• ZP1 padded zip pouch for protection and storage
• Quick Start Guide

Additional Features:

• Broadcast-Grade Audio: Designed specifically for voice applications, the Procaster offers a tailored frequency response that enhances voice clarity and richness, making it perfect for broadcast and podcasting
• Internal Shock Mounting: Minimizes handling noise and vibrations, providing cleaner audio during recording sessions
• Durable Construction: All-metal body ensures durability for both studio and on-location use
• Minimal Proximity Effect: Reduces excessive bass boost when speaking closely to the microphone, maintaining clear and natural-sounding voice recordings
• Excellent Noise Rejection: The cardioid polar pattern and internal pop filter allow for focused audio capture, isolating the speaker's voice from background noise