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The video reviews the Rode PodMic microphone, a $100 dynamic microphone with a metal body, cardioid pattern, and 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response. The YouTuber demonstrates its features such as off-axis rejection, noise rejection, and proximity effect, comparing it with other microphones like SE Electronics V7, Sennheiser E835, and Shure SM58. The Rode PodMic's sound quality is tested with and without processing on the Rodecaster Pro. While it excels in podcasting and spoken word due to its clear tone and build quality, it has limitations in rejecting plosives and lacks low-end for music recording. The speaker recommends a pop filter and praises the microphone as a compelling entry-level option for spoken word content creation.
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In this segment of the video, the YouTuber reviews the brand new Rode PodMic microphone, priced at around $100. The microphone has a metal body and grille, a built-in mounting system, weighs 937 grams, and features a cardioid polar pattern with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. The YouTuber demonstrates off-axis rejection, coloration, and performs a plosive test. They also test noise rejection by bumping on the desk and tapping the boom arm. The proximity effect of the microphone is showcased at various distances, along with typing on a keyboard test.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares the Rode PodMic with other $100 dynamic microphones like the SE Electronics V7, Sennheiser E835, and Shure SM58. They demonstrate the sound quality of each microphone at the same distance and settings. Then, the Rode PodMic is connected to the Rodecaster Pro to test its tone with and without processing like compressor, high-pass filter, and de-esser. The speaker praises the clean and clear tone of the Rode PodMic and its outstanding build quality, concluding that for $100, Rode has created a compelling entry-level podcast microphone.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the pros and cons of a microphone, highlighting that it includes the 5/8 and three-eighths-inch threading on the microphone mount. The microphone did not excel at rejecting plosives and lacked in the low end. For electric guitar, the microphone was deemed usable, providing a somewhat scooped low mid sound suitable for metal. It also worked well for spoken word, with enhancements around 150 Hertz for body and intelligibility. However, it was not recommended for singing or music recording, as it may get lost in a mix and lacks certain frequencies. The speaker highly recommends the microphone for spoken word due to its design and performance, especially at a $100 price point. A pop filter is suggested to avoid plosive issues.