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@@MikeRussell Good luck. It may not be capable of competing with thousands of dollars of equipment in terms of voice quality tbh, but my bigger worry is that it doesn't even surpass the goxlr. I won't buy one until I know for sure. I currently have/use goixlr and it sounds much better than the first rodecaster in a non processed and processed comparison both.
@@MikeRussell Yes, but I feel the sound quality should always be top, or at least high priority. I would love to hear how good you're able to make that device sound with more tweaking.
Hi Mike, great video as always! I agree with you about the RCP 2...great unit with some room for growth. One note. I heard the latency in my headphones just as you did, initially. Now that I've updated the fw to the official 1.0.7 release I am not hearing it. Either I've gotten used to it and am not noticing it now or they fixed it. Thanks again Mike!
Love that EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS is not only straight-forward, but something that can be accomplished with an over-the-wire update. Bully for you, Mate!
Awesome video, Mike. Although quality of the audio through rodecaster is below average comparing to your rich, deep, into-the-ears warm sound through your usual set up. So don’t disregard that too soon. Cheers!!
I would love to see a firmware update with a LIMITER on the master channel. Kinda like in Audition's or Premiere Pro's "Dynamic" effect ... set it to -6db and be sure it never goes higher than that.
For customization, It’d be interesting as well to be able to change the name and icon of each input (our own icons) and still have in the input settings a reminder that it corresponds to the physical input it was originally named after… Also I think they should made the RODE Central app compatible with Linux. Cheers mate, amazing video!
I'm not sure I want to put all my eggs in one basket. Yes, it's cheaper to buy it than buy each process units, if there's a problem, the whole unit has to be sent back to get fixed.
19:29 Back when I was on the original RODECaster Pro I asked the same thing about the looped audio on the pads. I don't know if it was ever fixed. This goes back to a service request added on November 6, 2020. My response from RODE was: "Thank you for your reply! We will definitely look into this and recommend keeping an eye on social channels for any possible updates." This was one of the reasons I went to the GoXLR. Kind of sad to hear it hasn't been fixed.
Thank you very much for this, Mike! Really great helpful video! Just wondering though, in what order are your processes connected? Maybe it's just my lack of experience with this but I'd be really curious to know the order of the chains (maybe even in like a wiring diagram form). For example which comes first right after the mic, etc? Thanks!
What is the round trip latency in this interface? I'm considering getting one but I'd like to use it for electric guitars as well, using Amplitube (or similar) in real time. Would the performance be comparable to audio interfaces like the Focusrite ones?
It seems like it just needs a Direct Monitor button to allow the unprocessed signal through to your headphones, but the processed signal for everyone else.
I'm sorry, I forgot to ask you where's the dedicated play button. Hope I wouldn't have to go in the menu screen. Or would I be able to assign one of the side buttons as a play button? Thanks again for your help.
I have the MTK12 and I am here looking for a replacement for it because mine went down for the second time on the same issue.. I will not be sending it in for repairs again. I will not be buying from soundcraft ever again...
When this video was released the dt700 pro x had only been around for less than a year. Yet you say in the video that you have been using them for years. Did you mean the dt770 pro by any chance?
Great review Mike. As an user of the original RCP, there are several things that I didn't like in the new unit. First of all the original RCP much more podcast oriented, not all around gear. It's bigger, with 8 faders not 6, and it's have the blessed TRRS input that the current is lacking. The new RCP 2 certainly have updated capabilities, but I still prefer the original. Good job Mike.
Faders are re-assignable in RCP 2. Do you always use ***8 faders*** simultaneously, that you must adjust in real time ? RCP 2 has 3 virtual faders. So 9 total faders (at this time) "certainly have updated capabilities" : yes, you can tell it like that :) The list of improvements and differences is really impressive (and in constant evolution)
@@photographiezautrement personally, I like physical measures instead of virtual. I understand your point. The original RCP has the correct sizes and proportion, the new one got smaller and slimmer. Again it's a matter of personal experience, and taste if you like.
Thank you for the great review Mike, I am really excited by this deck. I hope you release some setup/configuration videos to help us get it dialed in just right
The RPC2 is a marvelous all in one piece of gear, Mike, but you sounded better in the previous videos using your analog audio gear. I bet you it is only a matter of time until you go back to your old setup, so do not get rid of your old gear yet.
I doubt I notice the difference despite the number of his videos I have watched. Let's just give it to Rode for the great work of the RCP2. Its a great work and I am happy to see this video
7:44 📣Effects was a DISSAPOINTMENT! He does not mention that the effects he showed are the ONLY effects, and there is no way to add more, nor are there any plans by RODE to add more... the effects are super basic, with extremely limited controls, if any at alll (like the megaphone has an only an ON/OFF switch and robot has 3 different pitches. thats it). And nowhere in the pipelines is there even any thoughts of adding 3rd party integrations so frget about custom or converted VST's
its like having a smartphone without an appstore....The potential is there, but without the possabiolity to really dive into the settings, this is just one big overglorified toy.
Wow, fantastic video recommendation for the Rodecaster Pro II, almost made me reach for the buy button online immediately. 🙂 The best thing with this video is that it gives some real pointers on what a pro creator uses to create the content they put out. The fact the Rode can replace nearly 99% of what you use today is a phenominal endorsement. I'm a complete newbie so still learning, but the flexibility and ease of use that you demonstrate in this video has literally blown me away. Did Rode come up with any of your suggestions in a firmware update since you made this video? Thanks again for such a great video.
Having had the mixer, do you think that the number of inputs is a limitation of the rodecaster pro 2? I have a Clarett 8 pre usb but unsure if it is wise to sell it as I would be limited to two stereo pairs in on the RodeCaster. Your opinion would be very much appreciated.
It totally depends on your usage, it's certainly not suitable for all uses due to it's limited inputs but that's not what it was primarily designed for.
Hi. Can I use the Rode Rodecaster Pro 2 together with the Symetrix 528e, or is the Rode sufficient? I now use the zoom f8n in combination with the symetrix 528e
Lovely video Mike, I have the Rodecaster Pro 1 and a feature I would find great would be the ability to split and assign the pads to 2 different faders. So left and right pads are on separate faders so you can dip a bed to hear audio over it etc. Great content as ever!
Could the Pro2 be used to run small church system? We only use wireless mic and podium mic and feed audio from iPad for music? Also looking at behringer xr12 or use together.... We record to FB and UA-cam video and audio.... Afternoon study we want audio only to record ....thank you for your opinion
I have a goxlr mini and have been thinking of upgradiing. ive watched several videos in the last 2 days about the differences between the rodecaster pro and the pro II - this is by far the most concise overview of the pro II feature set and summary. really amazing work with this video. thank you!
i know this product is podcaster/youtuber centric but i see alot to offer to musicians and other unintended uses here looks like a nifty piece of kit, rode definitely onto a winner here.
I know you requested a Master Channel EQ, but doesn’t it already have a 3 band EQ? I know that having a 10 Band EQ would be far better, but is the 3 band EQ not good for voice tuning? BTW, I’m still waiting for my RCP2 to arrive later this week. That’s why I’m asking about the EQ and how it works with the mic setup. Thanks
Better control of the overall output which is either being recorded or streamed. If it's being recorded then you have the option of post-processing but if it's being streamed then you want it exactly how you want it sounding as it's leaves you.
Awesome love it, another great video, thank you. Would love to see some follow up videos how you dial in the sound and all the processing. I’m sure many of your subs would get a tremendous value seeing your process and set up . Perhaps could be another product idea… Mike Russell RCP2 presets 🤔
We had another discussion below, but took your advice and bought one of these because it's a lot of function for the price. You're 100% right. Like you, I have more interfaces than I need, but I think this is a no brainer. Thanks again!!
Update, I couldn't get Bluetooth phone calls to work well at consistently good volume going to caller, and the entire interface would lock up so badly that I had to bounce the power to get it back. I returned it. Had the latest firmware, which at the time I thought was free of such issues.
Awesome video Mike. I too have a mixer, mic processors, multiple audio inputs etc and a multitude of cables in my home Internet Radio setup and will be looking at getting the RPC2 to replace them all. The mixer cover is a smart move as one of my bugbears is forever dusting out the mixer's channels and buttons and I have a Decksaver cover on my Pioneer DDJ2 controller which has kept it looking clean like new from day one. As others have asked it would be great to get follow-up videos on the best settings for all the different features of the RPC2. Keep up the great work.
@@MikeRussell Thanks for the tip Mike. I only use one PC for broadcast sound input and output and a second one for monitoring our chatroom, Facebook, etc. I've watched a video on using the RCP2 for radio and it seems a simple enough setup.
GREAT! video Mike, I do not have all the gear you list here, but I have ears for making PRO recordings for my original songs and music and surely now know what I have been missing. Now with the purchase of my RCP2, I have it. I fully agree with your requests for future updates and want to add for RODE to try and give the unit even more, DAW combining capabilities going forward.
It's possible that the gating feature on the RODECaster Pro II was adjusting the levels, creating that fade in and out effect you noticed in the audio.
The Rodecaster Pro 2 may not be the best mixing desk for a radio scenario due to its limited amount of assignable faders but you can duck the fader while talking.
Now 6 months later, are you still happy with the RCP2? I have dbx286s, scarlett 18i20 and cloudlifter too. and the old RCP1. Now I am hesitating whether I should sell everything and buy the new RCPII. Is the sound of the RCPII really as good as the scarlett and dbx together? I use as Microphones SM7B, NTG5 and some cheaper ones.
I'm going to be making some video updates on my setup in the future so watch this space. I am still very much using the RCPII on a daily basis and loving it.
@@MikeRussell In your future video, please also take into consideration, that many subscribers are not planning yet to do podcasts or livestreams, but have "normal" youtube channels for which they want to have the best audioquality available for a budget i.e. of 1500 USD and are looking as their main priority for a solution for this. The fact that you can do additionnally podcasts/livestreams is more a sideeffect for them, but not mandatory.. Worst case they would just add a RCP1 or 2 later on top of that, but stick with other equipment for the better audio for their normal youtube recordings.
The Video is informative and well presented. The Audio in this presentation is it directly recorded from RodeCaster Pro and uploaded? The volume is very good with the punch in the voice profound. If you have used further processing after the Audio output from Rodecaster, can you kindly share it with the viewers? Thanks
Thanks for your quick response and you have inspired me to know more on the subject. I have Rodecaster Duo which is identical to RODECaster ProII as you know and I experimenting recording on Mac Mini 2. I am not getting the level of volume as in your presentation. Can you kindly share as to how to reach the same Audio level as in your UA-cam presentation? I record using Audacity (some times on Audition). Your guidance will help me a lot. Thank you!@@MikeRussell
It's almost never a question of a new product or system replacing the best possible equipment currently in use. It is almost always a question of is it good enough? When you compare price, ease of use will the product be good enough that the listener will disregard some of the shortcomings? Will it get more quality content to listeners with a lower barrier to entry for the would be creator? Do they require less technical/operational skills to get their message out?
The RODECaster Pro II can indeed replace a whole studio when considering its cost, ease of use, and potential to increase accessibility for content creators.
I was looking at the Rodecaster Duo, but no HI Z for Bass and Electric Guitars. The Rode does seem the most intuitive of these new class of mixers. Do you have any recommendations?
While the Rodecaster Pro II does offer impressive features for podcasting and voice recording, it may not be the best choice for handling bass and electric guitars due to its lack of a high impedance input. For recording those instruments, consider exploring mixers with dedicated HI Z inputs, such as the Presonus StudioLive series or the Mackie ProFXv3.
Good morning, I heard there have been some updates to the rode caster pro 2 Have the problems highlighted in the videos been corrected? If yes, which ones ? Which ones still need to be corrected? Hoping the rodecaster continues to get updates. Good day
But you loose all those nice tactile knobs and click buttons. There's nuthing like oldskool sound equipment that weighs a ton, cost a fortune and is built like a tank 🦾 I've had some really great high-end gear from the 80's. I do actually think analogue audio sounds better than much of the digital. Like a high quality multitrack track tape for instance. Today it's all about accessibility and quantity. Having said that I'm amazed how cheap recording equipment of today is, with very practical form factor. It makes it way more accessible. Thanks for a great channel Mike!
Hey Mike. Great video - as always 😊 One question. Would you juse it as a broadcast-mixer for radio? Can't find any information anywhere, that gives an answar on pfl/cue on the channels? Cheers!
Good review of the product, but you said @2:32 'with a high pass filter I'm not using'. Sorry to be negative, but throughout this review there was low level mic popping and audible gain pumping. Perhaps not using the HPF was a wrong decision. I'm not even monitoring on bass heavy headphones (Sennheiser HD40 & HD414).
MIke.....I thought you'd be interested in my experience thus far with the RCP2. I purchased my first unit about 2 weeks ago and have had to return because the larger 'volume knob' is not operating. It's clearly off it's track and will hardly turn. The second unit I purchased arrived with several issues in assembly. First, the touch screen monitor wasn't properly seeded in its housing. I carefully centered it and pressed on it and it seems to be back in place. A second issue was the metal behind the faders rubbing on the faders when they were adjusted. Again, after pressing down on the entire plate in several places, it seems to have snapped back into position. The build quality on the RCP2 units is inferior to that of the RCP1 in my opinion. I love the new features but this thing feels like it will break if you sneeze at it the wrong way. As I told Rode in my email, I would gladly pay another $100-$200 USD for a "Pro" unit. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Also, please pass along to Rode if you have their ear.
Interesting video, is there a way to normalize or amplify audio from multi channels to normalize the entire audio to -1 DB in this device? For instance I record my podcast into a zoom p4 into multi track then I upload into audacity to match the volume levels of the multi tracks. Sorry if 8 don’t know how to articulate what I’m trying to say. I’m learning as I go here
@@MikeRussell I guess what I’m asking is does this device offer the ability to preset audio levels of different channels and mix it down and specify the luff level upon export where I could literally bypass audacity and transfer an mp3 to my iPad or pc to upload to my podcast host?
@@MikeRussell I get that but I’m exploring buying this and am wondering how good it is at real time audio processing. I’m not doing professional audio work so I’m just trying to see if it’s good enough for my needs to export mixed down to a stereo mp3 without post edit
Can you record a vocal on fader 1, on the internal SD card, then add a harmony part after on fader 2? Like keep overdubbing? Or do you need a computer for that?
The wifi interface has given me a fair bit of trouble. Doesn't work reliably. I've also seen where the freakin clock does NOT stay on time. I'm not talking a few minutes, I'm talking hours off (which is probably part of the wifi issue). I've also seen the interfaces disappear off my computer (Mac Pro/Catalina). Rebooted the R0DE - all good. Other than those nits, I've been good so far.
What kind of USB C are you using? I can only find ones from like 1 or 2 meters but both my computers are pretty far way from each other. I'd love to have 5 meter or longer USB C cable but I don't think those cables will have the same speed as the 1 / 2 meter ones.
@MikeRussell sounds like a really cool device. I would really love to test it out, but unfortunately, I don’t think I would be able to use it, since there seems to be lots of options and stuff you have to select, and for me that wouldn’t be very accessible. So for the time being, I would just have to stay with my analog equipment, which has knobs and stuff which I can actually turn and buttons I can actually feel. Plus, it is out of my budget range, and I’m not sure if you have to see the screen in order to select different options.
How does bluetooth phone sound compare with studio sound. I have echo on my audio from zoom and hate it. I want to do audio interviews only but need them to sound good
If you want your audio to sound great there is a video on the channel about getting the best audio quality from Zoom, I'd suggest watching it and sharing it with your guest to watch as well
Hey Mike 👋🏽 I'm a mobile DJ can I hook up my CD controller and power spearkers to these units, instead a Mackie ProFX10v3 mixer.. I'm looking to kill two birds with one stone I will also use it for podcasting
Mike I'm a streamer on Twitch. Is it be able to do virtual channel routing so I can assign them to OBS. I like to have independent control of system sounds, Spotify, stream notifications sounds, game audio, Web browser audio. Currently I use virtual cables to do ALL the above. Will the Procaster cater for all of that?
Great review. I would like to see submixes as streamer too. But the best and outstanding thing is, you can connect two PC wie usb and tata solved the problem with sound from streaming to gaming an back. If it had a EQ for the headphone that would be grate too.
You're very much correct, Mike. This piece of a device, called Rodecaster Pro II, is compact, yet it is a fully integrated audio solution. Good job man, for this wonderful comparison.
Great review, is it possible to use RCP2 like a real mixer connected to Power amplifier speaker , I'm asking this because I don't see XLR output and I'm not sure output via TRS jack are good for no noise?
I've just decided to take the plunge and chuck out a D&R Airlite and DBX 286s amongst other stuff. The Airlite's built in interfaces have been cracking like mad too with random clicks and pops on the audio. So I've ended up putting analogue interfaces back in. And then they play up. Anyway, it's all going for a Rodecaster Pro II so to see you've done exactly the same thing seriously reassures me!
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19:29 The Loop Doesn’t Loop is very annoying! Seems like a simple fix!
But is it possible to make it sound as good as your other setup? I was looking at previous videos and the voice quality sounds significantly better.
The setup is still being tweaked at present
@@MikeRussell Good luck. It may not be capable of competing with thousands of dollars of equipment in terms of voice quality tbh, but my bigger worry is that it doesn't even surpass the goxlr. I won't buy one until I know for sure. I currently have/use goixlr and it sounds much better than the first rodecaster in a non processed and processed comparison both.
They're both different devices aimed at achieving different things I guess
@@MikeRussell Yes, but I feel the sound quality should always be top, or at least high priority. I would love to hear how good you're able to make that device sound with more tweaking.
@@vITALIANv Also, there's no MacOS supporting apps for the GOXLR unit, whereas the RCP2 has an app for both PC and MacOS.
Hi Mike, great video as always! I agree with you about the RCP 2...great unit with some room for growth. One note. I heard the latency in my headphones just as you did, initially. Now that I've updated the fw to the official 1.0.7 release I am not hearing it. Either I've gotten used to it and am not noticing it now or they fixed it.
Thanks again Mike!
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Love that EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS is not only straight-forward, but something that can be accomplished with an over-the-wire update. Bully for you, Mate!
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Awesome video, Mike. Although quality of the audio through rodecaster is below average comparing to your rich, deep, into-the-ears warm sound through your usual set up. So don’t disregard that too soon. Cheers!!
Yeah Mike....I noticed that too. Is there a solution? Thanks.
Sounds like the compressor/limiter.
All he has to do is figure out the correct mixing settings to get his old sound levels onto the rode podcaster.
I would love to see a firmware update with a LIMITER on the master channel. Kinda like in Audition's or Premiere Pro's "Dynamic" effect ... set it to -6db and be sure it never goes higher than that.
For customization, It’d be interesting as well to be able to change the name and icon of each input (our own icons) and still have in the input settings a reminder that it corresponds to the physical input it was originally named after…
Also I think they should made the RODE Central app compatible with Linux.
Cheers mate, amazing video!
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Great video thank you so much 👍🏻💯🎤💻🎶🎧🎙️🎵🖥️⌨️📻🎧📀
Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! 🎧🎤🎶
I'm not sure I want to put all my eggs in one basket. Yes, it's cheaper to buy it than buy each process units, if there's a problem, the whole unit has to be sent back to get fixed.
Rode generally build very good quality products
What a great review. Thank you for the amazing work you keep on doing. Now I want to get rid of my RCP1 and get a RCP2.
I sent my RCP1 back when I heard the RCP2 was coming out.
@@AskAW How did you do that?
19:29 Back when I was on the original RODECaster Pro I asked the same thing about the looped audio on the pads. I don't know if it was ever fixed. This goes back to a service request added on November 6, 2020. My response from RODE was: "Thank you for your reply!
We will definitely look into this and recommend keeping an eye on social channels for any possible updates."
This was one of the reasons I went to the GoXLR. Kind of sad to hear it hasn't been fixed.
Hello. Many thanks for this. I suspect my dbx 286s units will soon find a new home elsewhere. Cheers!
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Thank you very much for this, Mike! Really great helpful video! Just wondering though, in what order are your processes connected? Maybe it's just my lack of experience with this but I'd be really curious to know the order of the chains (maybe even in like a wiring diagram form). For example which comes first right after the mic, etc? Thanks!
Everything connects to the Rodecaster Pro 2 so there is nothing to worry about
I haven’t watched through the entire video yet and I already feel that Mike has sold me a new toy for the studio.
Thanks Mike!
I'm sure you'll have fun with it
What is the round trip latency in this interface? I'm considering getting one but I'd like to use it for electric guitars as well, using Amplitube (or similar) in real time. Would the performance be comparable to audio interfaces like the Focusrite ones?
Latency is also going to be dependent on your hardware you're connecting to
@@MikeRussell yeah, no doubt, but the interface plays a big role.
It seems like it just needs a Direct Monitor button to allow the unprocessed signal through to your headphones, but the processed signal for everyone else.
Tremendous ❤. I watched many videos but no one described like you did. Specially with saving audio.
Thanks!
I'm sorry, I forgot to ask you where's the dedicated play button. Hope I wouldn't have to go in the menu screen. Or would I be able to assign one of the side buttons as a play button? Thanks again for your help.
I have the MTK12 and I am here looking for a replacement for it because mine went down for the second time on the same issue.. I will not be sending it in for repairs again. I will not be buying from soundcraft ever again...
When this video was released the dt700 pro x had only been around for less than a year. Yet you say in the video that you have been using them for years. Did you mean the dt770 pro by any chance?
Password is correct, link is working so does the application. Thanks! Deserves likes!
Great review Mike.
As an user of the original RCP, there are several things that I didn't like in the new unit.
First of all the original RCP much more podcast oriented, not all around gear.
It's bigger, with 8 faders not 6, and it's have the blessed TRRS input that the current is lacking.
The new RCP 2 certainly have updated capabilities, but I still prefer the original.
Good job Mike.
Each to their own 👍
Faders are re-assignable in RCP 2. Do you always use ***8 faders*** simultaneously, that you must adjust in real time ?
RCP 2 has 3 virtual faders. So 9 total faders (at this time)
"certainly have updated capabilities" : yes, you can tell it like that :)
The list of improvements and differences is really impressive (and in constant evolution)
@@photographiezautrement personally, I like physical measures instead of virtual.
I understand your point.
The original RCP has the correct sizes and proportion, the new one got smaller and slimmer.
Again it's a matter of personal experience, and taste if you like.
Thank you for the great review Mike, I am really excited by this deck. I hope you release some setup/configuration videos to help us get it dialed in just right
Thanks Will
The RPC2 is a marvelous all in one piece of gear, Mike, but you sounded better in the previous videos using your analog audio gear. I bet you it is only a matter of time until you go back to your old setup, so do not get rid of your old gear yet.
Are you sure you're listening to the same video? What percentage of his audience would care about the 2% improvement from analog to RCP2?
My setup still needs tweaking but 100% I am not going back :)
I doubt I notice the difference despite the number of his videos I have watched. Let's just give it to Rode for the great work of the RCP2. Its a great work and I am happy to see this video
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@@MikeRussell LOL!!!! So quick to say you're 100% not going back. That's too funny! I'm glad that you're sold on the RCP2.
7:44 📣Effects was a DISSAPOINTMENT!
He does not mention that the effects he showed are the ONLY effects, and there is no way to add more, nor are there any plans by RODE to add more...
the effects are super basic, with extremely limited controls, if any at alll (like the megaphone has an only an ON/OFF switch and robot has 3 different pitches. thats it).
And nowhere in the pipelines is there even any thoughts of adding 3rd party integrations so frget about custom or converted VST's
its like having a smartphone without an appstore....The potential is there, but without the possabiolity to really dive into the settings, this is just one big overglorified toy.
Awesome piece of kit until Elgato comes out with their own...
Wow, fantastic video recommendation for the Rodecaster Pro II, almost made me reach for the buy button online immediately. 🙂 The best thing with this video is that it gives some real pointers on what a pro creator uses to create the content they put out. The fact the Rode can replace nearly 99% of what you use today is a phenominal endorsement. I'm a complete newbie so still learning, but the flexibility and ease of use that you demonstrate in this video has literally blown me away. Did Rode come up with any of your suggestions in a firmware update since you made this video? Thanks again for such a great video.
Thank you for your kind comments
A question about the MTK mixer in terms of multitrack recording, is the USB tap point after the pre-amps or pre/post fader or after EQ.
The USB outputs are post fader and Pre-EQ
Having had the mixer, do you think that the number of inputs is a limitation of the rodecaster pro 2? I have a Clarett 8 pre usb but unsure if it is wise to sell it as I would be limited to two stereo pairs in on the RodeCaster. Your opinion would be very much appreciated.
It totally depends on your usage, it's certainly not suitable for all uses due to it's limited inputs but that's not what it was primarily designed for.
Hi. Can I use the Rode Rodecaster Pro 2 together with the Symetrix 528e, or is the Rode sufficient?
I now use the zoom f8n in combination with the symetrix 528e
Great you could use either combo but RCP2 will be fine!
Lovely video Mike, I have the Rodecaster Pro 1 and a feature I would find great would be the ability to split and assign the pads to 2 different faders. So left and right pads are on separate faders so you can dip a bed to hear audio over it etc. Great content as ever!
Good feature suggestion. May happen on the RCP2 moving forward
Can you please advise which device is a good tool for changing or tuning voice please?
You would do this in post processing and there are videos on the channel on this
I want more virtual interfaces. 2 is just not enough. at least one more.
Thanks for the feedback.
No podía estar mejor explicado. Gracias, Mike.
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What a great piece of hardware! I'm impressed
It's pretty impressive
O.M.G. Thanks Mike for the great video. And agree with your requests list.
Thank you
Could the Pro2 be used to run small church system? We only use wireless mic and podium mic and feed audio from iPad for music? Also looking at behringer xr12 or use together.... We record to FB and UA-cam video and audio.... Afternoon study we want audio only to record ....thank you for your opinion
The RCP2 could be used for that as long as you're only using one external audio source
Great video🙂👍
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Looks like a pain to manage it on such small display. Hope you can remotely control it from pc or tablet app / (local network) site.
You can't which is very frustrating in my opinion. Overall I think it's a dealbreaker for me
Honest Question, why would you use the Rodecaster when you can use Software like Mixer and VSTs?
I've always used a hardware mixer. Before using the Rodecaster Pro 2 I used the Soundcraft SIgnature 12 MTK
I have a goxlr mini and have been thinking of upgradiing. ive watched several videos in the last 2 days about the differences between the rodecaster pro and the pro II - this is by far the most concise overview of the pro II feature set and summary. really amazing work with this video. thank you!
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I just pick one up for 300 it’s amazing!!
Gotta get me one of these, that DBX286S drives me nuts, it's horrible to get the mic sounding right.
The RODECaster Pro II's built-in DSP and noise gate should make dialing in your mic levels much easier compared to an external EQ like the DBX286S.
i know this product is podcaster/youtuber centric but i see alot to offer to musicians and other unintended uses here looks like a nifty piece of kit, rode definitely onto a winner here.
It's a very versatile product
@@MikeRussell Most Definitely, thanks for bringing it to my attention, great video.
Rode stated they designed it for anyone needing to interface with their audio.
I know you requested a Master Channel EQ, but doesn’t it already have a 3 band EQ? I know that having a 10 Band EQ would be far better, but is the 3 band EQ not good for voice tuning? BTW, I’m still waiting for my RCP2 to arrive later this week. That’s why I’m asking about the EQ and how it works with the mic setup. Thanks
You have individual EQ for each mic and an overall EQ for the output
Better control of the overall output which is either being recorded or streamed. If it's being recorded then you have the option of post-processing but if it's being streamed then you want it exactly how you want it sounding as it's leaves you.
@@MikeRussell NOW I get it! Thank you for explaining that to me. As usual, greatly appreciated!
Awesome love it, another great video, thank you.
Would love to see some follow up videos how you dial in the sound and all the processing. I’m sure many of your subs would get a tremendous value seeing your process and set up .
Perhaps could be another product idea… Mike Russell RCP2 presets 🤔
Thanks Russell
Nice One Bros You Can As Well Send Us The Old Equipment Thanks
Good try 🤣🤣
We had another discussion below, but took your advice and bought one of these because it's a lot of function for the price. You're 100% right. Like you, I have more interfaces than I need, but I think this is a no brainer. Thanks again!!
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Update, I couldn't get Bluetooth phone calls to work well at consistently good volume going to caller, and the entire interface would lock up so badly that I had to bounce the power to get it back. I returned it. Had the latest firmware, which at the time I thought was free of such issues.
Thanks for this outstanding work Mike, will it kill the feed to studio monitors as mics are opened?
This can be set in the options
is the looping patched now in firmware updates 8months on from original video?
Nope, I'm wondering if it is actually possible for them to do this with the hardware?
Awesome review!
Thanks
Actually the de-esser and compressor looks pretty good. I hate the colors though.
I'm glad you found the de-esser and compressor impressive! Colours are off course a personal preference.
Awesome video Mike. I too have a mixer, mic processors, multiple audio inputs etc and a multitude of cables in my home Internet Radio setup and will be looking at getting the RPC2 to replace them all. The mixer cover is a smart move as one of my bugbears is forever dusting out the mixer's channels and buttons and I have a Decksaver cover on my Pioneer DDJ2 controller which has kept it looking clean like new from day one. As others have asked it would be great to get follow-up videos on the best settings for all the different features of the RPC2. Keep up the great work.
One important consideration for you is whether you have enough inputs to run an internet radio station using this desk
@@MikeRussell Thanks for the tip Mike. I only use one PC for broadcast sound input and output and a second one for monitoring our chatroom, Facebook, etc. I've watched a video on using the RCP2 for radio and it seems a simple enough setup.
Can you make a review for the ZOOM LiveTrak L8? thanks
Great idea. Thanks will consider this for the future!
GREAT! video Mike, I do not have all the gear you list here, but I have ears for making PRO recordings for my original songs and music and surely now know what I have been missing. Now with the purchase of my RCP2, I have it. I fully agree with your requests for future updates and want to add for RODE to try and give the unit even more, DAW combining capabilities going forward.
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is it just me, or was I hearing what sounded like the gate doing a fade out and in?
It's possible that the gating feature on the RODECaster Pro II was adjusting the levels, creating that fade in and out effect you noticed in the audio.
Can you adjust the Reverb?
Can you play a set of mp3 files and stream into an android
Yes, the RODECaster Pro II has fully adjustable reverb settings and supports both MP3 file playback as well as streaming audio to mobile apps.
The best review so far. You had me changed my mind for buying Rode Caster 2
Thanks, I'm glad my review was helpful in making your purchasing decision!
Short answer no. Its not designed for music production.
Maybe not but it is branded as such.
Will it replace Zoom V3 Vocal Processor, Harmony, Pitch Correction, Reverb, Delay, 16 Studio Grade Effects? Merry Christmas Thank You
can you play background music and ducking at the same time as i like to play music for radio so no dead zone
The Rodecaster Pro 2 may not be the best mixing desk for a radio scenario due to its limited amount of assignable faders but you can duck the fader while talking.
Now 6 months later, are you still happy with the RCP2?
I have dbx286s, scarlett 18i20 and cloudlifter too. and the old RCP1. Now I am hesitating whether I should sell everything and buy the new RCPII.
Is the sound of the RCPII really as good as the scarlett and dbx together? I use as Microphones SM7B, NTG5 and some cheaper ones.
I'm going to be making some video updates on my setup in the future so watch this space. I am still very much using the RCPII on a daily basis and loving it.
@@MikeRussell In your future video, please also take into consideration, that many subscribers are not planning yet to do podcasts or livestreams, but have "normal" youtube channels for which they want to have the best audioquality available for a budget i.e. of 1500 USD and are looking as their main priority for a solution for this. The fact that you can do additionnally podcasts/livestreams is more a sideeffect for them, but not mandatory..
Worst case they would just add a RCP1 or 2 later on top of that, but stick with other equipment for the better audio for their normal youtube recordings.
The Video is informative and well presented. The Audio in this presentation is it directly recorded from RodeCaster Pro and uploaded? The volume is very good with the punch in the voice profound. If you have used further processing after the Audio output from Rodecaster, can you kindly share it with the viewers?
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Thank you for your kind words! Yes, the audio in the presentation is directly recorded from the RODECaster Pro II.
Thanks for your quick response and you have inspired me to know more on the subject.
I have Rodecaster Duo which is identical to RODECaster ProII as you know and I experimenting recording on Mac Mini 2. I am not getting the level of volume as in your presentation. Can you kindly share as to how to reach the same Audio level as in your UA-cam presentation? I record using Audacity (some times on Audition). Your guidance will help me a lot. Thank you!@@MikeRussell
It's almost never a question of a new product or system replacing the best possible equipment currently in use. It is almost always a question of is it good enough? When you compare price, ease of use will the product be good enough that the listener will disregard some of the shortcomings? Will it get more quality content to listeners with a lower barrier to entry for the would be creator? Do they require less technical/operational skills to get their message out?
The RODECaster Pro II can indeed replace a whole studio when considering its cost, ease of use, and potential to increase accessibility for content creators.
@@MikeRussell Then we should be looking forward to all of the great content that is going to be made.
I was looking at the Rodecaster Duo, but no HI Z for Bass and Electric Guitars. The Rode does seem the most intuitive of these new class of mixers. Do you have any recommendations?
While the Rodecaster Pro II does offer impressive features for podcasting and voice recording, it may not be the best choice for handling bass and electric guitars due to its lack of a high impedance input. For recording those instruments, consider exploring mixers with dedicated HI Z inputs, such as the Presonus StudioLive series or the Mackie ProFXv3.
@MikeRussell The Mackie is definitely on my short list. Thank you kindly for your reply.
Good morning,
I heard there have been some updates to the rode caster pro 2
Have the problems highlighted in the videos been corrected? If yes, which ones ?
Which ones still need to be corrected?
Hoping the rodecaster continues to get updates.
Good day
Good morning! Yes, the RODECaster Pro II has received many updates although I currently use the Mackie DLZ Creator.
@@MikeRussell Hello, thank you for the response. So, there have been no updates regarding the RODECaster as mentioned in this video?
I've been loving the RP II and look foreword to future updates. As Always, Nice job Mike!
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@@MikeRussell Amazing gear and you don't get your pants pulled down over the price. merci mon ami
I hate these gimmicky mixers. Just awful.
I respect your opinion. Thanks for watching.
But you loose all those nice tactile knobs and click buttons. There's nuthing like oldskool sound equipment that weighs a ton, cost a fortune and is built like a tank 🦾 I've had some really great high-end gear from the 80's. I do actually think analogue audio sounds better than much of the digital. Like a high quality multitrack track tape for instance. Today it's all about accessibility and quantity. Having said that I'm amazed how cheap recording equipment of today is, with very practical form factor. It makes it way more accessible. Thanks for a great channel Mike!
You appreciate the nostalgia of traditional studio equipment and I must admit I feel the same from time to time!
Hey Mike.
Great video - as always 😊
One question.
Would you juse it as a broadcast-mixer for radio? Can't find any information anywhere, that gives an answar on pfl/cue on the channels?
Cheers!
The Rodecaster Pro can do PFL and I'm aware there are people using the RCP1 and probably RCP2 as a broadcast mixer
@@MikeRussell Well then 😁 Take my money RØDE ...
Wish you and Isabella a great summer - keep cool over there!
Thanks Martin
Good review of the product, but you said @2:32 'with a high pass filter I'm not using'.
Sorry to be negative, but throughout this review there was low level mic popping and audible gain pumping. Perhaps not using the HPF was a wrong decision. I'm not even monitoring on bass heavy headphones (Sennheiser HD40 & HD414).
half of the youtubers just play with soundpads in their video and use that to sell the product. 😋
sorry but this does not sound great loads of level ducking
Ducking can be enabled or disabled
Hey Mike, throw me out your old gear for some dollars! 😄
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MIke.....I thought you'd be interested in my experience thus far with the RCP2. I purchased my first unit about 2 weeks ago and have had to return because the larger 'volume knob' is not operating. It's clearly off it's track and will hardly turn. The second unit I purchased arrived with several issues in assembly. First, the touch screen monitor wasn't properly seeded in its housing. I carefully centered it and pressed on it and it seems to be back in place. A second issue was the metal behind the faders rubbing on the faders when they were adjusted. Again, after pressing down on the entire plate in several places, it seems to have snapped back into position. The build quality on the RCP2 units is inferior to that of the RCP1 in my opinion. I love the new features but this thing feels like it will break if you sneeze at it the wrong way. As I told Rode in my email, I would gladly pay another $100-$200 USD for a "Pro" unit. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Also, please pass along to Rode if you have their ear.
Interesting video, is there a way to normalize or amplify audio from multi channels to normalize the entire audio to -1 DB in this device? For instance I record my podcast into a zoom p4 into multi track then I upload into audacity to match the volume levels of the multi tracks. Sorry if 8 don’t know how to articulate what I’m trying to say. I’m learning as I go here
I would suggest normalising each track in Audacity to the same level as a starting point before making any edits
@@MikeRussell I guess what I’m asking is does this device offer the ability to preset audio levels of different channels and mix it down and specify the luff level upon export where I could literally bypass audacity and transfer an mp3 to my iPad or pc to upload to my podcast host?
That's what you'd use your DAW for, for post-processing of your recordings.
@@MikeRussell I get that but I’m exploring buying this and am wondering how good it is at real time audio processing. I’m not doing professional audio work so I’m just trying to see if it’s good enough for my needs to export mixed down to a stereo mp3 without post edit
This is a recording device, you'll still not to post-produce your podcast to combine the different tracks into a single produced mp3 file.
Thanks for the detailed review! You are the best!
Thank you
Video starts @ 1:08
Can you record a vocal on fader 1, on the internal SD card, then add a harmony part after on fader 2? Like keep overdubbing? Or do you need a computer for that?
I would recommend doing your post production on a computer
@@MikeRussell Recommend yes, but can you do it just on the Rode?
Great video and review Mike.
Thx 👍👌
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Such an amazing request Master Mike, we will be greatful for your request and hope to be the first to check it out ❤
The wifi interface has given me a fair bit of trouble. Doesn't work reliably. I've also seen where the freakin clock does NOT stay on time. I'm not talking a few minutes, I'm talking hours off (which is probably part of the wifi issue). I've also seen the interfaces disappear off my computer (Mac Pro/Catalina). Rebooted the R0DE - all good. Other than those nits, I've been good so far.
Yeah the clock doesn’t catch up. Unless connected to ethernet.
Am really amazed by your channel ❤
Thanks
What kind of USB C are you using? I can only find ones from like 1 or 2 meters but both my computers are pretty far way from each other. I'd love to have 5 meter or longer USB C cable but I don't think those cables will have the same speed as the 1 / 2 meter ones.
You are safe up to 1m with no reduction in speed, past that they will still be operational but with possibility of speed reduction.
Haha :) it can't
can it replace a stereo preamp? What if you connect the balanced outputs to an amp (not an integrated amp) to power the speakers? Will that work?
@MikeRussell sounds like a really cool device. I would really love to test it out, but unfortunately, I don’t think I would be able to use it, since there seems to be lots of options and stuff you have to select, and for me that wouldn’t be very accessible. So for the time being, I would just have to stay with my analog equipment, which has knobs and stuff which I can actually turn and buttons I can actually feel. Plus, it is out of my budget range, and I’m not sure if you have to see the screen in order to select different options.
If you have a setup that works for you then I'd recommend carrying on using it 👍
@Mike Russell, I don't need a end colloring of the sound, because there is endprocessing/coloring
Mike’s voice is so well trained
Thank you
what loop file did you load into the device, is it Wav or MP3 file? as far as i know that MP3s can't loop but Wav is
So... Mike one thing you should not include in a price comparison is the Stream decks. Night and day difference. Other than that great video.
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How does bluetooth phone sound compare with studio sound. I have echo on my audio from zoom and hate it. I want to do audio interviews only but need them to sound good
If you want your audio to sound great there is a video on the channel about getting the best audio quality from Zoom, I'd suggest watching it and sharing it with your guest to watch as well
@@MikeRussell I can watch guests are celebrities we talk only for the 10 minute interview
Very best Video for this Product!
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Hey Mike 👋🏽
I'm a mobile DJ can I hook up my CD controller and power spearkers to these units, instead a Mackie ProFX10v3 mixer.. I'm looking to kill two birds with one stone I will also use it for podcasting
This would not work in that situation as it doesn't have sufficient inputs
Mike I'm a streamer on Twitch. Is it be able to do virtual channel routing so I can assign them to OBS. I like to have independent control of system sounds, Spotify, stream notifications sounds, game audio, Web browser audio. Currently I use virtual cables to do ALL the above. Will the Procaster cater for all of that?
You may want to look at the Go XLR mini which would do what you want to do and is a cheaper solution
Great review. I would like to see submixes as streamer too. But the best and outstanding thing is, you can connect two PC wie usb and tata solved the problem with sound from streaming to gaming an back. If it had a EQ for the headphone that would be grate too.
You're very much correct, Mike. This piece of a device, called Rodecaster Pro II, is compact, yet it is a fully integrated audio solution. Good job man, for this wonderful comparison.
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Great review, is it possible to use RCP2 like a real mixer connected to Power amplifier speaker , I'm asking this because I don't see XLR output and I'm not sure output via TRS jack are good for no noise?
It’s not designed for that purpose but could be used if connected to an amp via the TRS jacks.
Great video mic! I'm thinking of upgrading my RCP 1 now. what was the music bed you played on loop at around 09:55 minutes?
Thanks Dan! That's our MRC Gaia jingle music bed 😉 musicradiocreative.com/products/mrc-gaia
someone like ME...ME...ME
Absolutely, haha!
you have a fantastic radio voice.
thanks for doing this :)
you seem like a good lad!
Thank you
I've just decided to take the plunge and chuck out a D&R Airlite and DBX 286s amongst other stuff. The Airlite's built in interfaces have been cracking like mad too with random clicks and pops on the audio. So I've ended up putting analogue interfaces back in. And then they play up.
Anyway, it's all going for a Rodecaster Pro II so to see you've done exactly the same thing seriously reassures me!
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