Rode X - Streaming and Podcasting USB Mic on Steroids
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
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the road x50 need a pop filter badly and i would have liked to see what the sound effects did
What if I loss my hair 20 years ago?
Are you using keeps?
@@FRMillionaires no, I never heard of it before this video
Harris is the real life npc shopkeeper for stream equipment
Haha so True 😂😂😂😂
I need a fallout and skyrim mod for this now
It sounds good with your voice. It would be neat if you could get some other people to speak into the mic so that we can hear a larger range of voices.
I second this especially since hardly any tech channels test mics using feminine voices 😔
@@amoosed99 More females ought to make such videos. That's an opportunity.
*Opens box with a stick of RAM*
Next up Harris will be using a 4090 to heat his living room
you joke... but.....
Honestly, the recording seperate audio mix is an amazing addition! Honestly, the software is amazing! The mic sounds pretty good, for the price might needed to be added to my cart
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I watched 3 videos of Harris reviewing mics, and he always says it’s 3am…noticing a pattern here 😂 At this point it should become a tradition
Whew! I almost ordered the RODE Pod Mic. Now I'll order this bad boy. Thanks for reviewing the latest 'stuff'. I'm gathering 'stuff' for my upcoming channel. I want 'good' stuff to start. I've done too many projects trying to save money in the beginning, only to spend MORE later to buy what I should have bought in the first place.
The software looks the same as elgato's wavelink software, the smaller mic even is a replica of the wave mic
That dynamic one looks like a procaster but with LEDs and usb instead of xlr. as someone who uses their NT1 condenser for gaming and discord its kind of cool to see them adding stuff to attract more people (gamers and streamers) to them
The pop filter isn't needed IF you position it off axis. For folks looking to limit the plosives, take a look at a sports talk video from Collin Cowherd. He uses a similar style mic, and his videos show how to place the mic and talk by it without puffing air into it when pronouncing certain sounds.
Your voice sounds great. But what I would love to see/hear is when you do sound testing have ambient noise in the back ground. So that viewers can understand what the mic will and will not pick up. Without adding a gate or compression or other effects.
The dynamic was definitely worse than the condenser: Way less detailed and a bit boomy, but I feel like that might be the fault of the pop filter. It might sound better with a third party pop filter instead of that sleeve. I love the software, but it does need to be matched with a physical controller of some kind to be truly useful.
Bro all of those mixes are SO NEEDED
That's such a clever software! Really hope that other brands can look to this and implement that on their interfaces - imagine having a clean AF pre-amp, such as Audient's, and still have all this control!
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The intro was horrifying… asked where his knife was, cuts to what I thought was a ridge wallet (thinking it was his sponsor) and he proceeds to cut the box open WITH FUGGIN RAM
Mic sounds fantastic! Honestly couldn't tell you were using a different mic for a moment there
Makes me sad that you hate my voice on the podcast.
But this microphone seems like yet again another huge innovation for this market!
Have mine coming. Can't wait 🤘
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So they essentially made the RODE Procaster into USB. The condenser rodex is just a recolored NT-USB Mini.
Love tuning in to you man, this mic may be a replacement to my HyperX Solocast! throwing it on my Christmas list lol
Side-by-side comparisons are still valuable when evaluating sound quality between microphones. That would greatly inform us of our buying decision if that's the main reason why we would purchase a particular microphone. Then again, different mics also sound different for different people but at least we get an idea. Sure it might sound fine but I personally would like to know if the sound quality + features and software are good enough for the price compared to other offerings in the market.
But the whole point is if both sound fine then pick whichever suits your needs. if you noticed a drastic difference in sound quality from the first to the second, then you have your answer, the first is better, and visa versa. Because at the end of the day, someone isn't going to watch your stream because you have the best sounding mic on the market. If they sound fine to your ears than they'll sound fine to your audience as well.
If these microphones are for podcasters; why did RODE only release a Windows version of Unify as of April 2023? I'm sure a number of MacOS users would purchase the XDM100 or XDS50 if there was software available to support them.
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So you can get monitor mix apps so individuals in a band for example can control there own monitor mix via a smart phone or tablet
does this mic peak easily? or does it have a limiter like the beacn mic build in?
The dynamic mic looks like my Se Electronics Dynacaster with the red accent filter.
Pre mix these mics sounded really shallow, but once you started mixing them your bass came back. Thanks for this!
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This Might Be A Game Changer 🤔💪🏾✨🔥
That's why i use discord for people on my stream. You can control the individual inputs to send to stream.
this excites me so much! I wish i had these options last year
I feel like the sleeve muffles the sound a bit more than preferred (on the dynamic) , and per usual the condenser is just way more preferable to my ears. That mic sounds great.
I don't love the sound of the dynamic mic. But it's not bad. Condenser sounds pretty good. Not sure how to judge them without a price? The software though. Looks great. Hope it sets a trend in the industry.
That device what you are talking about with the knobs is called the RØDECaster Pro II ;-)
planing on starting to stream. should i get the x dynamic or podlike usb?
from all the reviews i'm watching (and ofc depending on budget), everyone's saying the X dynamic is better for untreated rooms
24 seconds in..
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Getting sE Electronics vibes with this mic.
Honestly though my favorite dynamic mic is the dynacaster. So many options with a built in preamp. And eq switches. For the price, if simply can’t be beat.
Different mic here but you mentioned sE Electronics (4400a) is also awesome.
@@WyattOShea Love sE! I use their V7 live. and the V7 capsules for my wireless!
@@JeremyLeech Noice I just use my 4400a for discord 😂. Super overkill but I like it.
@@WyattOShea lol great audio is never overkill!!
@@JeremyLeech Haha you're probably right
The Condenser mike sounded a LOT better if you ask me.
The Other one kinda had a weird tinny sound to it, maybe that gets better when you play around with the options? I would need to hear that though^^
I think usually condenser sound better than dynamics however that's why you normally see people/singers use condensers in a well treated studio
Would love this mic! Always thought I wanted a condenser mic, but now I really want a dynamic mic!
The circle slash is the ghostbuster!
Usually I love dynamic mics but this one doesn't sound good in my opinion, the condenser mic sounded way better.
The software seems really good and having so many submixes is a great idea in my opinion, especially the recording submix for VOD, Elgato should do the same.
I hope that Rode is gonna release an audio interface or mixer with this software.
According to some of Rode's tweets, they are looking to be able to allow users to use the Rode Caster Pro2 and the Unify software/Rode X mics together somehow. But I would really like to see a less expensive option like what Beacn has with the Mix and Mix Create.
what i don't get is that NO ONE has made a device where we can controll 2 computers audio at once.
for 2 pc setups when streaming/recording etc.
that software is actually crazy good. that's amazing
Now we need a showdown video between the Elgato Wave 3 and Rode X XCM 50 and their software.
Sounds good, but I dont like how they loook compared to the Becon mic. Also it does sound less processed than the becon
that icon is the prohibit icon? like when you see it in no-smoking zones?
The XDM100 is a compelling package, especially with the software. Even though it sounds slightly compressed, it still sounded good and seems like a viable option.
The XCM-50 sounded great, but given it’s a condenser microphone, I’d be a bit hesitate to use it. In streaming setups, I just find dynamic mics a lot more forgiving for background noise.
I personally use a Procaster and I love it. However, I also understand that the microphone and all the supporting hardware does not come cheap. I can definitely see the benefits and use cases for both the XDM100 and XCM50.
Also glad we all got to share that moment there 🤝
That backdrop in the sponsor segment looks so good!
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Sounds great, with the pop sleeve 😄
Odd question: Have you done any videos about the business management side of streaming or content creation? Granted, many people may not need it until the 'get big', but it is a form of income. Of course, if you have any recommend channels to watch, that would be awesome. Thanks!
would you also consider this mic for recording music? specifically for singing? trying to find a nice mic to use for gaming, podcasting, and singing on the side
What mic did you use to film that ad read? That's the mic I want.
So, a question you might make a video from. What’s the difference between the needs of a podcaster and a streamer. Won’t one mic just do… whatever?
Sub mixes are key! I’m loving all the new dynamics!
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Usb mics have gotten so good in the past year.
So I have the XDM-100 and I love the mic, but while the Unify software has some great features, it is missing Noise Suppression and an EQ. Which is why I still prefer the Wavelink software. So, I think that if Rode either included Noise Suppression and an EQ in the software or at the very least added the ability to add VSTs, then I would like the software more. Also, you are pretty much forced to use the Stream Mix in OBS. Yes I understand the software is virtual mixer, but I like having the choice of sending one mix to OBS or sending separate mixes to OBS like I can with Wavelink. All that being said, I went back to using my Procaster Mic and Wavelink XLR. I'll keep an eye on Unify and see how it progresses as Rode gets more feedback from users. *EDIT* I do want to add one thing to this, you can use the Unify software with other Rode mics and other mics in general. However, only the Rode X mics give you the advanced features when it comes to adjusting the noise gate, compression, Exciter, and Big Bottom. Also, if you don't have a Rode X mic, you have to pay a $5/month subscription to the software.
I dont get why they made the condensor mic cheaper than the dynamic
So I'm guessing that these programs would work at a sorta driver level to make any adjustments to your mic in it affect universally?
What would you rather use, this microphone and the software, or the Rode Rodecaster 2 Pro ?
This will also work with the old rode nt usb? thanks for amazing videos!
im a bit disappointied you didnt talk about how it sounded
i prefer the condenser mic over the dynamic but both great, definitively gonna keep the condenser on my watchlist
I wonder if this is what’s gonna be integrated into the rodecaster pro 2 to allow for sub mixing 🙏🏽
They both look very nice. Looking forward to learning more about these.
Like the vid. Good review. Also you are right with the pop filter xD
Is it just me or does the condenser just sound so much better by default? Other one cuts out the moment he moves his head.
8:09 did not expect this clip at all but I welcome it 😂😂
Would you recommend this mic for Rocksmith using an acoustic guitar? My son is trying to learn and private lessons are not in the cards for me at the moment. Thanks!
My Go to for streaming reviews ✅
Hey Harris, is it possible to do a review for the Maono PD400x and/or PD100
The condenser sounds great. The dynamic was very muddy imo
All I see is a Rode Procaster with USB and new software. I'm already interested to compare with its older brother. :D
Damn. Things are looking good! I just need that pop filter on my rode procaster to be honest. Looks amazing and much better than the WS2
Love your content! I appreciate your hard work!
Got to try this out at the streaming booths at twitch con I’m impressed by this thing being a usb mic. The software was a hit or miss a lot of the booths had issues with it. Now as for the microphone on the other hand it did sound good to me. ( talking about the more XLR type one )
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did you only use sfx for the condenser mic? tbh both sounded fine. rode is usually pretty good. i think their only mic i don't like is the podmic. not bad, i just don't like the sound
i just want another device just like the goxlr 😩
"square with knobs" like the beacn mix create?
These companies should start selling us their audio mixing apps. I just want to use it with my own mic and set up. Wave link app is great with VST support but it can be used only with Elgato mics or wave xlr unfortunately.
You can use the Unify software with other types of microphones. However, you have to pay $5 US a month to use it.
@@kraevac good to know, I wish it was a one time purchase but unfortunately we are in the subscription era.
This might be a dumb questions. But do most streamers im use a standalone mic for talking to chat and for in game? Or do they use their headset mic for in game chat/party. Because I see some popular streamers with there headset mic flipped out. Thanks
So I ended up buying this mic but wanted to know what EQ I should be using with this (software or otherwise) that won't destroy the quality. I tried the sonar thing but it seemed like it immediately killed the audio quality.
so would you rather go with this and the unify software of elgato and the wave link software?
can you use this software with other mics?
Can you get the software for other Rode mics? Or can you only get it when you buy one of these 2 new mics ?
I wonder how the XDM-100 compares to the Procaster.
The condenser version is a lot more "beathy", as one might expect, but it sounded ok.
I am not convinced sadly... I am guessing this is like a cheaper alternative to an XLR paired with Rodecaster..... Clever move but not for me sadly
I personally prefer good old xlr mics with preamps. Preamp make practically 50 percent of sound.
Was looking at some Hyper X mics and headsets and now after this video, I might change my route 😂
i love companies are adding more software with their mics
I love that implementation of sub mixes. I really hope Elgato can figure something like that out with Wave Link.
I thought Elgate Wave link have submixes? I would buy the Elgato mic because it is cheaper. Hm But none of the companies can do a real good job. One miss submixes, one miss eq or vst plugins, all have to less channels (it os software so why not more channels). I never understand why companies cant build right don‘t they listen to the buyer? No they dont same in any product . They learn this in University. 😂
@@DieTabbi Wave Link has a couple sub mixes (monitor and stream). But I’d like to send something different to chat, Twitch VODs, etc. Right now that can’t be done.
@@rtanderson2 ok then my english is not good enough to understand what Harries explained and you mean. Both have subnixes to level loudness eg chat for stream and my headphone differently? Thats normal submixes right? At which time has Harris explained what you mean (I am german sorry when I cant explain it better)
@@DieTabbiBasically the Wave Link software has submixes but only two "outputs" for those submixes, one for your headphones and one for your stream.
The advantage with the Rode software is that you have more than two "outputs" for the submixes, so you can have one output for your stream, one for your headphones and one for your VOD track for example without music.
@@rtanderson2 it would be INCREDIBLY useful for wave link to have a VOD sub mix, well played Rode
The dynamic mic sounds a little dark.
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One thing that is rarely discussed is the latency in all of this stuff. The time to encode, send, receive, and then process the USB signal adds 20ms and often much more depending on the program and such involved. If you have two people doing a podcast and monitoring the discussion over headphones, enough delay can actually make it hard for people to speak properly, as they will hear their own voice out of sync in their headphones. That means you have to get into having multiple mixes (essentially mix minus for each participant) so they don't have to hear themselves at all.
USB is a wonderful technology, but good old fashioned analog audio is where the sound quality is at! :)
Wait but doesn’t the rode podcaster usb already exist tho? And it’s like 160 on Amazon? So if you can use the new software with it wouldn’t that be better and much cheaper? Like new design and usb c is cool but is it double the price cool?
I want to know where all this software and sub mixes are for my Rodecaster Pro 2
with this software rode provides would you even need something like a beacn mixer anymore (if you dont care about hardware)?
Great microphones and app by Rode. They are getting competitive in the audio industry.
Circle-slash I think is disable.
As if they haven't been for already for ages?
To be fair, they've been killing it in the pro-audio space for over a decade. But yeah, they're definitely doing more in the streaming/podcasting space lately.
@@PocketDrummer A decade? Try multiple decades. Hell, Larry King was using their mics for his shows way early on in his career.
I have been looking at Micphones so I don't have to use my headphones when I make videos. These sound pretty good the second one was OK until you made adjustments and it brought in the lows which I thought made it sound better.
Wait can you buy that popfilter? Would be a godsend as their windscreen is massive