I’ve just watched this for perhaps the third time. My Rodecaster Duo just came and I’ll be setting it up this week. I greatly appreciate all the details you covered in this livestream. It, along with your other videos will be useful as I get used to using the Duo. Thanks.
What about direct monitoring latency? RCP2 had some issues with that according to independent feedbacks, but Rode never talked about it. I hadn't had a chance to test any of these devices. Is there any latency in the Duo? If it was a hardware issue, I expect it to be fixed for this product.
Hello! Great video. At 34:21, you said that using a wireless mic is in place of one of the XLR Mics. Does that mean that you cannot run 2 XLR mics and 2 Wireless mics at the same time?
Yes that is correct - the reason being that the wireless mic is being routed through the onboard pre-amps and so assigning a wireless mic is in place of one of the wired mics.
@@Bradleybrookwood It really depends on how many inputs you need. The only real differentiating factor, apart from size of course, is that the RCP2 has 4 XLR/Combo inputs, while the Duo has 2, but then it does have the additional headset pot which technically give you another mic input albeit headset/3.5mm jack type mic. Another technical difference is that the Duo 6 smart pads rather than 8, but given that both allow for multiple ‘pages’ of smart pad actions, that does not seem like much of a sacrifice to me. Apart from that, they both have the same onboard processing and audio routing capabilities over 3 separate USB channels. Really the Duo should have been called the Rodecaster Pro Duo as it is every bit a Pro as the RCP2 to me. So ultimately, it comes down to ‘Do you need to connect 4 mics at once or not?’ If not, then the Duo is likely the best option.
@@TakeOneTech wow that's really cool to know about all that. Now if you're somebody who has a vision impairment or a visual challenge like myself and you have trouble using a touchscreen is it possible to access all of these features without having to press on the screen if it even has a screen? Like is there a user interface where there are sliders that you can slide like if you use a computer or an app of some sort? I also use a Mac because Windows gives me way too much latency and my computer fan goes berserk when I use windows. Would I be able to use the duo with the Mac just plug it in and it'll just work? Would be cool to know if the companion software also works with Mac as well. That would be cool if the device had some thing that could just tell you what was on the screen as you swipe through it.
@@TakeOneTech I currently have the audient ID MKII. What do you think of it? Are the preamps pretty good? I got it from Sweetwater and they tell me that for a budget interface it's pretty good but I find that in order to get that super low ultra low noise experience I have to add so many plug-ins to my mix chains including loads and loads of noise gates because I use the SM7B, the Rode Podmic USB doesn't seem to give me any noise which is great but when I use a regular analog mic I noticed there's a lot of hissing unless I add noise gates. In terms of size which one is bigger, the MK II, the duo or the streamer X
You said you can arrange the inputs wherever you want, why can’t the wireless go 2’s go on to 3 and 4 ( or virtual) and use the mic inputs for mics or instruments?
There are 4 physical faders on the Duo and 3 virtual faders on the Rodecaster Duo. This allows you to arrange the following input channels any where you want to and is what I was referring to in the video. - Mic/Instrument Input channel 1 - Mic/Instrument Input channel 2 - Headset Mic input - USB 1 - Main - USB 1 - Chat - USB 2 - Bluetooth - Smart Pads Audio However there are only ever 2 Mic/Instrument channels and one headset channel in total. This is down to the internal audio architecture of the device since it only has 3 preamps. So, for the mic/instrument input channels you can use each of these for either XLR (Mic), a ¼" Jack (Instrument) or a Rode Wireless Mic. ? Hope that clarifies it 😊
hello!, can I have inside the rodecaster duo 20 songs? connect a microphone and plug a guitar? Make these 3 elements: (music, microphone and guitar a mix) and throw it out of the Rodecast Duo to sound for monitors and speakers during a live show?
Hi. I’m facing some issues. I’m sending tiktok live and when i (sometimes) playing music from my computer is delaying one or two seconds difference. My mic voice com little late. Any idea why is that and solution? Thank you
Very informative - thanks! I got the streamer x a week ago (got tired waiting for the duo 😞) and was wondering what is the best way of getting my audio mix into a atem extreme which I use for streaming. At the moment I'm running the audio through my main computer sending it to the atem via usb and choosing system outfut (Unify) as my output.
Hey, was there any noticeable audio hiss coming from any of the headphone outputs while mic monitoring on your device ? I saw a post that this was an issue .. hopefully not wide spread though .
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Did you try to connect a smart phone to the TRRS port on the front of the unit? Is it working?
What these products look like to me are professional and zoomer/ home podcaster audiences. They are just the investment and then the software keeps you engaged. More sustainable approach to a service based business.
I wish they would make a rodecaster (the size of the Duo), but focused on game streamers/content creators and make it with 6-8 dials, rather than faders. (3-4 top and same under those, with spacing for buttons). It would, first of all, be better and more versatile.. but also allow for perfect submixes and a dual-bus system.. yes yes, I know that the rodecaster does have "submixes", but it's a weird & awkward way of doing it, for streamers anyway.
@@Somtric idk, I have been using knobs on my beacn mix create and I for one am looking forward to finally having sliders 🤷♂️. I just don’t think that one is inherently more “functional” than the other.
@@kodysmith8897 That's not something you can debate, it is. And I literally wrote some of the reasons why in the first message & as you've owned a beacn mix create, you should understand why. You can't have a dual-bus system with a personal mix and a audience mix on faders. You can have submixes that work differently, but is much less prefered and less useful for streamers/gamers/content-creators. You have way more functionality & options in dials, that's just a fact. Doesn't mean faders are bad, e.g. if it is motorized faders as on the Go XLR, it could potentially (by adjusting itself when switching mix) have a dual-bus system with a personal mix & a stream/audience mix, but in general faders are limiting. And this becomes EVEN MORE important, when we talk hardware that has physical processing and not like the elgato & beacn equipment, that uses software and makes your PC process it.
@@Somtric So I'm not super educated in audio. I didnt and still dont know what a dual bus anything is. all i know is what level to set my audio at for it to sound ok in my stream. After setting my default to 'broadcast level' on my computer, I plan on only using the interface to adjust volumes. Having faders will allow me to always know at a glance where my levels are. I just dont think you can say that one is better in all scenarios, because I have 16 knobs between my current mixer and the create, and while only about 12 of them are of use to me, they do more to confuse me than faders do. *insert I think you should leave "driving isnt the only thing" scene*
I’ve just watched this for perhaps the third time. My Rodecaster Duo just came and I’ll be setting it up this week. I greatly appreciate all the details you covered in this livestream. It, along with your other videos will be useful as I get used to using the Duo. Thanks.
What about direct monitoring latency?
RCP2 had some issues with that according to independent feedbacks, but Rode never talked about it.
I hadn't had a chance to test any of these devices.
Is there any latency in the Duo?
If it was a hardware issue, I expect it to be fixed for this product.
Hello! Great video. At 34:21, you said that using a wireless mic is in place of one of the XLR Mics. Does that mean that you cannot run 2 XLR mics and 2 Wireless mics at the same time?
Yes that is correct - the reason being that the wireless mic is being routed through the onboard pre-amps and so assigning a wireless mic is in place of one of the wired mics.
I've always loved the sound of British accents and Australian accents. I especially love your voice it's very soothing.
Thank you. :-)
Which one is better, the dual or the pro ii?
@@Bradleybrookwood It really depends on how many inputs you need. The only real differentiating factor, apart from size of course, is that the RCP2 has 4 XLR/Combo inputs, while the Duo has 2, but then it does have the additional headset pot which technically give you another mic input albeit headset/3.5mm jack type mic.
Another technical difference is that the Duo 6 smart pads rather than 8, but given that both allow for multiple ‘pages’ of smart pad actions, that does not seem like much of a sacrifice to me.
Apart from that, they both have the same onboard processing and audio routing capabilities over 3 separate USB channels. Really the Duo should have been called the Rodecaster Pro Duo as it is every bit a Pro as the RCP2 to me.
So ultimately, it comes down to ‘Do you need to connect 4 mics at once or not?’ If not, then the Duo is likely the best option.
@@TakeOneTech wow that's really cool to know about all that. Now if you're somebody who has a vision impairment or a visual challenge like myself and you have trouble using a touchscreen is it possible to access all of these features without having to press on the screen if it even has a screen? Like is there a user interface where there are sliders that you can slide like if you use a computer or an app of some sort? I also use a Mac because Windows gives me way too much latency and my computer fan goes berserk when I use windows. Would I be able to use the duo with the Mac just plug it in and it'll just work? Would be cool to know if the companion software also works with Mac as well. That would be cool if the device had some thing that could just tell you what was on the screen as you swipe through it.
@@TakeOneTech I currently have the audient ID MKII. What do you think of it? Are the preamps pretty good? I got it from Sweetwater and they tell me that for a budget interface it's pretty good but I find that in order to get that super low ultra low noise experience I have to add so many plug-ins to my mix chains including loads and loads of noise gates because I use the SM7B, the Rode Podmic USB doesn't seem to give me any noise which is great but when I use a regular analog mic I noticed there's a lot of hissing unless I add noise gates. In terms of size which one is bigger, the MK II, the duo or the streamer X
Rode hit a grand slam with X and Duo Products...sending love and peace to everyone...
Thank you!
awesome review Alec 👊😎
You said you can arrange the inputs wherever you want, why can’t the wireless go 2’s go on to 3 and 4 ( or virtual) and use the mic inputs for mics or instruments?
There are 4 physical faders on the Duo and 3 virtual faders on the Rodecaster Duo. This allows you to arrange the following input channels any where you want to and is what I was referring to in the video.
- Mic/Instrument Input channel 1
- Mic/Instrument Input channel 2
- Headset Mic input
- USB 1 - Main
- USB 1 - Chat
- USB 2
- Bluetooth
- Smart Pads Audio
However there are only ever 2 Mic/Instrument channels and one headset channel in total. This is down to the internal audio architecture of the device since it only has 3 preamps.
So, for the mic/instrument input channels you can use each of these for either XLR (Mic), a ¼" Jack (Instrument) or a Rode Wireless Mic. ?
Hope that clarifies it 😊
Fantastic session!!!
hello!, can I have inside the rodecaster duo 20 songs? connect a microphone and plug a guitar? Make these 3 elements: (music, microphone and guitar a mix) and throw it out of the Rodecast Duo to sound for monitors and speakers during a live show?
Hi. I’m facing some issues. I’m sending tiktok live and when i (sometimes) playing music from my computer is delaying one or two seconds difference. My mic voice com little late. Any idea why is that and solution? Thank you
Very informative - thanks! I got the streamer x a week ago (got tired waiting for the duo 😞) and was wondering what is the best way of getting my audio mix into a atem extreme which I use for streaming. At the moment I'm running the audio through my main computer sending it to the atem via usb and choosing system outfut (Unify) as my output.
have you tried atem usb to X?
Hey, was there any noticeable audio hiss coming from any of the headphone outputs while mic monitoring on your device ? I saw a post that this was an issue .. hopefully not wide spread though .
Did you try to connect a smart phone to the TRRS port on the front of the unit? Is it working?
What these products look like to me are professional and zoomer/ home podcaster audiences. They are just the investment and then the software keeps you engaged. More sustainable approach to a service based business.
I have a rodecaster pro 2 willing to trade for a streamer x or a duo 🎉
One thing minimize the uhs when your talking just a tip
I wish they would make a rodecaster (the size of the Duo), but focused on game streamers/content creators and make it with 6-8 dials, rather than faders. (3-4 top and same under those, with spacing for buttons).
It would, first of all, be better and more versatile.. but also allow for perfect submixes and a dual-bus system.. yes yes, I know that the rodecaster does have "submixes", but it's a weird & awkward way of doing it, for streamers anyway.
How are you quantifying that knobs are better than faders?
@@kodysmith8897 Functionality.
@@Somtric idk, I have been using knobs on my beacn mix create and I for one am looking forward to finally having sliders 🤷♂️. I just don’t think that one is inherently more “functional” than the other.
@@kodysmith8897 That's not something you can debate, it is. And I literally wrote some of the reasons why in the first message & as you've owned a beacn mix create, you should understand why. You can't have a dual-bus system with a personal mix and a audience mix on faders. You can have submixes that work differently, but is much less prefered and less useful for streamers/gamers/content-creators.
You have way more functionality & options in dials, that's just a fact. Doesn't mean faders are bad, e.g. if it is motorized faders as on the Go XLR, it could potentially (by adjusting itself when switching mix) have a dual-bus system with a personal mix & a stream/audience mix, but in general faders are limiting. And this becomes EVEN MORE important, when we talk hardware that has physical processing and not like the elgato & beacn equipment, that uses software and makes your PC process it.
@@Somtric So I'm not super educated in audio. I didnt and still dont know what a dual bus anything is. all i know is what level to set my audio at for it to sound ok in my stream. After setting my default to 'broadcast level' on my computer, I plan on only using the interface to adjust volumes. Having faders will allow me to always know at a glance where my levels are.
I just dont think you can say that one is better in all scenarios, because I have 16 knobs between my current mixer and the create, and while only about 12 of them are of use to me, they do more to confuse me than faders do.
*insert I think you should leave "driving isnt the only thing" scene*
Good for those in USA and in Australia …
For me it’s
$499.00
$174.83 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Poland