Time Markers: 0:00 - Be a Rodecaster Pro 0:29 - More Than Podcasts 2:29 - Mix Minus 3:36 - USB Mix Minus 4:11 - Mute & Solo Mix Minus 6:07 - When to Use Multitrack 8:35 - The Joke 8:53 - How Effects Affect Your Audio 11:02 - Covers & Cases 12:05 - Bonus Tip: Headphone Preamps 13:29 - Why I Love the Rodecaster
Tom do you leave your Decksaver cover on the Rodecaster Pro when using it? I've been tempted to but not sure if it'll promote any overheating. Oh, I mean when it's being used static for every day use and you don't need to do any control
Duuude! the 2:29 Mix-Minus feature you shared = absolute #GOLD - especially for managing Clubhouse rooms! wow. i'm so stoked i watched your 5 tips video here!
1. set to watch later, 2. binge watch this later 3. post this in community section for the winners who received a RCP already from Savvy to binge watch it too. Awesome Tom everything you produce is awesome!
Just got my setup complete: Shure SM7B, Gator Frameworks 3000 boom arm, Cloudlifter C-1, RodeCasterPro and Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones. Loving these help videos!
Appreciate the mention! Rodecaster + iPhone is you level up your Clubhouse audio. I agree with it being a great purchase. Best thing I’ve picked up in the past few years.
looking forward to your Club rooms @Dee Nimmin & having you on as my guest on my new Clubhouse Conversations Podcast to talk about using RODECaster Pro w/ Clubhouse - you've got such awesome tips!
When I started podcasting in 2007 I never imagined there would be such a device that could do everything the rodecaster can do. It is truly an amazing piece of tech. Highly recommended.
@@Podcastforthewin Be thankful! So much great technology & information at our fingertips!! We were driving blind back then. I wish you well with your podcast!!!
It's pretty crazy. Whenever someone complains about the price, I just think back to what it was like way back when and appreciate what this thing can do.
@@tombuck Easily would have been double the price back then, easily. I had a Mackie mixer that did maybe half of what the rodecaster can do and that was $700 on its own. The effects you'd have to buy rack mounted likely so each of those are $200-300 a piece then a rack mount. I could go on and on!!
Hey Tom ! Yesterday I received my Rødecaster Pro and my mic too. I got the EV ER20 and the sound right out of this setup, without any post processing, is astonishing ! So I wanted to thank you for your great videos since they helped a lot to make up my mind.
Yes. This video is much more valuable for me than a RCP 2 wishlist would have been. Now I want one even more instead of feeling the need to wait on a newer version that may never come. Fantastic as always.
I use mine for broadcasting live college basketball for an NAIA university. I LOVE it. The buttons are used to fire off commercials during media timeouts, and the built-in compression helps during exciting moments and prevents huge spikes in mic level. The bluetooth is also great in case I've prerecorded an interview on my phone and need to play it back live. I can highly recommend its use for live settings.
Thank you so much. I have had the Rødecaster pro for two years and could never find out what the mix minus meant and when I could use it. This is the first explaination that I understood
Thanks for all the tips as always. I used the rodecaster for a 10hr livestream, the ability to toggle between taking calls, playing music, and my sound board makes the rodecaster irreplaceable. Great tips!
Aloha Tom, I REALLY enjoyed your video on the RCP. I am the founder of a non-profit community broadcasting company on Hawaii Island and have been seeing so many videos on the RCP, but by far, yours is the most detailed without over-flooding us viewers with info. Very cheerful and I am looking forward to viewing more of your videos! I am getting my RCP This Friday the 14th of January, I can't wait! I feel after watching your videos I will be ready!
I knew next to nothing on the technical aspects of putting out a podcast; I just knew I was going to start one. Your vids have been real instrumental in my learning all the in's and out's, what gear to take a look at, what to consider in mics and how to get my message out there. I'm real appreciative you're out there so thanks for the hard work. I won't be tacky and plug my channel in the comment but I followed your tips how to get it out there and now it's time for me to be consistent and work on building my audience. Thanks for all the tips!
Wow, thanks for the shout out Tom! 🙌🏽💯 Appreciate the support! Awesome video as always! It’s been an awesome tool in Clubhouse and content creation. I love the Rodecaster Pro!
I started watching vids on this last night. I am getting one in a few hours "new" off Craigslist for $450. I did my due diligence... They own a mortgage company in Santa Clarita, CA (nice non-diverse crime free area), they bought it new from Best Buy in Aug 2021, still in packaging, they have the receipt and it will still have 6+ months of warranty. When I called them they were with their kids headed to a museum downtown (Sunday). I didn't want a used or refurbished one and I didn't really wanna spend $660. So I think I won! Also note: I have been using Craigslist in Los Angeles for 20 years and have NEVER had a bad experience. (probably because I can smell a scam from a mile away)
This sounds like an awesome deal! Hope you enjoy it! I've definitely known people who got excited, bought a bunch of gear, and literally never used it, so I believe it when you say it's still new 👍
It can really make you feel crazy! I've talked to Rode about it on multiple occasions, so while I don't think there's anything that can be done to fix it, hopefully they address it in future products.
Thanks for the tips, and I know exactly what you mean about the effects. When I got my RCP last year, I cranked the effects up to 11. Then sense kicked in (and Rode published the individual videos on each effect), so I reset the effects and started again with them going much more subtle this time (and I backed up the settings when I was happy so I could revert if I messed up again!). I’m now publishing 3 podcast episodes a week thanks to the RCP, and thanks to you for all your videos extolling its virtues!
Thank you for this video. When I first started watching this video, I thought, "I have had the RodeCaster Pro long enough that I know all that he is about to tell me", then you talked about USB Mix/Minus and then I got an answer to a problem of my audience not hearing my guest in a Zoom Interview. I classic case of Know-It-All Syndrome. Thank you, Tom.
Tom's got BARS for this intro!! Also, thanks for the influence on the Rodecaster Pro. Just got one a week ago and loving it already, learning with every video.
Huge fan of this podcast man, I can only hop you are dropping tons of affiliate links and make a small fortune for all of the knowledge bombs you drop my man! Much appreciated
Thank you! Fortunately affiliate links have been really helpful for me. I'd never make a video just for the sake of posting links, but since I do talk about a lot of gear, it's a natural fit and it's a win-win for everyone.
I love my Rodecaster. I use it for audiobook recordings and radio shows. I always go straight to Adobe Audition and keep all processing off so perhaps it is overkill for my needs, but I still love it.
Hey Tom! Great video as usual! This is the perfect opportunity for me to say THANK YOU for all the help and inspiration you've given me since I subbed your channel many months ago. I got the Rodecaster because of you (as well as a whole load of other gear haha) and I absolutely love using it for my work which includes running a large Performing and Digital Media Arts Academy remotely and teaching my students in style! But you also gave me the confidence to start my podcast which is a huge source of fun for me and I'm soon gonna start a UA-cam channel as well. You have a way of making people believe they can actually do stuff they want to try and it's just been awesome to be on the receiving end of it! Best wishes from Germany!
@@tombuck Sure thing Tom. And yeah... I have 2 EOS R's as well 😂 . I use them practically every day and absolutely love the experience for photos and video. So easy to use, reliable and unbeatable value when purchased 2nd hand 'like new'. 👍
Thanks for the great content in this video, and your UA-cam content in general. As for the RODEcaster, I love it. I reluctantly spent the money because the RODEcaster was loaded with so many desirable features. But what really pleased me was the quality of the pre-amps. I was confident that they'd be OK, but they are REALLY GOOD. I bought a Dynamite SE in line preamp for my gain hungry EV320 mic, but the RODEcaster provides plenty of clean, crisp gain by itself. THANKS AGAIN for your helpful content.
Every time you have a video on the RCP, I end up wanting it more and more. I edit three podcasts on my network but only appear in one so probably not time to upgrade yet considering I just did a few months ago but I am blown away by all the features this thing packs.
Excellent Video as always Tom , could you possibly do a video as how to use it for a small online radio station, I have seen one , but yours are so clear and concise , I worked in radio in the UK many years ago and now thinking of setting up a small station as a hobby .
Hmm, that's interesting. My radio experience is pretty limited and dated, so I'm not sure if I'm qualified to speak on that. I know about building a podcast workflow around the RCP, which might be somewhat similar.
@@tombuck Morning I have emailed you but basically how to connect to play out system ...would the fader start source ect and would it be up to job. Thanks for replying
Hey Tom! Just bought an Open Box RodeCaster From Ebay for my Syndicated Music Countdown, which will be aired on 100’s of great radio stations from coast to coast, and the reason I decided to buy the RodeCaster is it simplifies my work flow, verses manually inputting sound into a DAW. and the audio quality is amazing on the RodeCaster Pro+
@@tombuck I got it because of the live streaming I do on clubhouse daily. I used it for the first time a few days ago! I LOVE IT! Super excited to drill down on all of the tools that it provides #WeAllNeedSomeHelp
This video is really good! I use the rode for podcasts only. I use my zoom p8 for zoom calls and interviewing people for my radio show. Your channel is really good! You seem like you would be a good teacher. User friendly with your words.
I say it b4 and Still my favorite UA-cam channel and I purchase rodecaster pro and use it for every audios from 1 year now because your recommendation and I appreciate it . And also I am in love with it because all simple use and strong features and also with the supporting stuff who always hear what we need and added many features but and big thing i miss it in this beast is the audio routing like Goxlr and if they add it the rodecaster pro will be the most complete audio mixer was ever made .
I’m glad they have the re20 as a mic option in the settings, I found that worked perfectly. Only thing I need to adjust is the noise gate and compression. Oh and maybe the ducking feature needs to be global on the board, not just through the 4 main xlr channels
I got the Rodecaster Pro to do a podcast together with my wife and it is just such a great tool. As you said, the sound of the headphones is not good, especially when you have a music track. It doesn't fit in with the quality of all the other parts. Rode should really fix that for the next version. This week I was interviewed by a radio station. I had the call of the journalist on the TRRS input from my iPhone and my voice on the mic input and had the Rodecaster set to multitrack recording on USB. After that I used Audacity to extract the two tracks and sent the WAV file to the journalist. She confirmed that she now has my voice in studio quality to use for her radio feature. A big thanks to you, Tom, for your videos that helped me a lot in the preparation for my podcast and for the video livestreams that I also do now (bought a Rodecaster Pro and an ATEM Mini Pro ...). You have a good style of explaining things, your English is very clear so we non-native speakers can understand it and I like your humor and your playing with words (you really give sound advice :-) And, I admit it, I also got a blue XLR cable for my desk mic. My wife, however, liked yellow better than purple :-)
I don’t own a Rode Caster and don’t plan to get one. Still watched the entire video and enjoyed it very much. You talked about the Rode Caster so often on your videos and podcasts I was wondering why you didn’t create such a tips tricks video already 😀 Have a nice day mate and can’t wait your next piece of content 🤤😁
Glad you liked it! I thought I had already shared these, but then I realized they were just trapped in my brain and that it was probably time to set them free. 😬
Great episode - need to get one for my classroom - students would love to work with the rodecaster - also rodecaster made it into Wandavison ep 4 - rodecaster is so cool it's in the Marvel Universe
Tom, your videos are simply fantastic and a joy to learn something new. I'm trying to teach myself how to drive Great Zoom/Teams meetings. I'm upgrading/adding everything. I started with a M1 Mac Mini (yes, it's awesome) I'm to the point where I'm suffering from paralysis of analysis! I had convinced myself that I was going to go all in on XLR for audio (Lewitt, GoXLR mini) and then adding a DSLR for video (I found a Logitech PTZ Pro that I had from a previous job, and will upgrade it later). Then I switched my thinking to Elgato Wave3 and just go USB to start. And then I watch this video and thinking, maybe I should go back to XLR (Lewitt or Podmic) and this Rodecaster Pro. I'm swirling! Thoughts?
I just learned how the mix minus works recently. I was having an issue where when I do interviews on my livestream, my guest would be echoing. Oddly, I didn’t have this problem at first so I was under the impression that the mix/minus just worked out the box. I’m not sure what changed, but now I see that there’s a switch that has to flipped to stop the echoing. Only problem with having the M/M switch on is that if you play audio through the USB while the mix minus is on your guest won’t be able to hear it!
Yeah, that's where it get's tricky. If you want to minus them but still have them hear everything, it takes a bit of experimentation with whichever app you're using. I still scratch my head several times a week after messing something up on accident 😬
Awesome video! The bonus tip was my favorite! It would’ve saved me a bunch of time when I was initially setting up the RCP. I think Rode should start selling a Tom Buck edition RCP!
Great video Tom. Always very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas. And how do I get on your list to get a deck saver for my RCP as a gift 😆😆😆
I just gotta say your videos are just the best! And the fact you're such a Rodecaster Pro lover makes it even better lol How do you do to get such a high volume with the windshield and being that far from the microphone? I have the same setup (Rodecaster Pro, Mic and windshield) and I don't get enough gain to do what you do in the video!
One day I will get one....so useful for live streams and stuff. You are very good at those rode caster videos 😉 haven’t commented in a while sorry bro!
Tom awesome channel! Thanks for the videos. Question I’m having trouble on getting a good sound from my 🎤 I’m using rode pod mic. Do you have a video on your audio settings?
Hey! There are so many variables when it comes to audio quality, but I keep my mic's gain at 35db, turn off most of the effects, and speak as closely as possible. Sometimes a light touch with the De-Esser or adding a little Big Bottom bass helps round out the tone. If possible, the mic works a lot better with a signal booster like a Cloudlfiter or the less expensive Klark Teknik CT1.
@14:03 I agree and struggle with the price argument. I will only be recording a single mic with a single headphone and when I start pricing out a setup that is tailored to what I will get out of the Rodecaster Pro, the hundred or so dollars I save leaves me with a lot more equipment to hook up and monitor with more complicated setup and adjustments and still doesn't give me the results that I get with the Rodecaster Pro. As much as I wish Rode would create a paired down/smaller version with 1 or 2 XLR inputs and maybe half the sound pads for around $400, I know it's still worth it to save up the extra money and just pick up the Rodecaster Pro.
Loving your videos sir. Always very informative and I like some of the jokes as well...lol. Did you ever get a chance to or plan to test the zoom podtrak p8 ? Thanks
I have never used a cable connecting my iPhone into the RCP. I am connected through Bluetooth and I haven't had *any* issues. I use it for conference calls every day.
Thanks for all the your info on the rodecaster pro. Based upon your videos I decided to get one for my various projects. Just one note on the green "solo" buttons for each channel. They do not impact that particular source being in the Recording - they impact that source being on the Headphone out (lower right front or headphone out 1). Just a clarification for some newer folks who might not get the implication of the "solo" terminology. To stop something on the recording - use the red mute for each channel. Now I need to watch more of your videos to figure out mic options for video - as it seems sometimes you are using the one in the camera shot, and one not. Thanks for your videos.
Time Markers:
0:00 - Be a Rodecaster Pro
0:29 - More Than Podcasts
2:29 - Mix Minus
3:36 - USB Mix Minus
4:11 - Mute & Solo Mix Minus
6:07 - When to Use Multitrack
8:35 - The Joke
8:53 - How Effects Affect Your Audio
11:02 - Covers & Cases
12:05 - Bonus Tip: Headphone Preamps
13:29 - Why I Love the Rodecaster
Tom do you leave your Decksaver cover on the Rodecaster Pro when using it? I've been tempted to but not sure if it'll promote any overheating. Oh, I mean when it's being used static for every day use and you don't need to do any control
Duuude! the 2:29 Mix-Minus feature you shared = absolute #GOLD - especially for managing Clubhouse rooms! wow. i'm so stoked i watched your 5 tips video here!
Can’t Wait to my is coming this week 😍👏👏 keep the good work. Like what you doing. 👍👍
How do we connect with you for a question?
This is the most professional high quality channel I know. Content, editing, audio, light, positive, informative .. everything.
That’s right 🙌
Yup! Tom’s the best ever. It’s a fact.
That's what I was thinking!! The best combination of perfection! Must be stressful!
1. set to watch later, 2. binge watch this later 3. post this in community section for the winners who received a RCP already from Savvy to binge watch it too. Awesome Tom everything you produce is awesome!
Woo hoo! I can't believe someone will be lucky enough to win a Rodecaster!
Just got my setup complete: Shure SM7B, Gator Frameworks 3000 boom arm, Cloudlifter C-1, RodeCasterPro and Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones. Loving these help videos!
Yes! That sounds like an insanely awesome setup!
I can’t stop watching these rodecaster pro videos! Thank you for being so passionate about this device
There’s a lot to learn 🤯
Appreciate the mention! Rodecaster + iPhone is you level up your Clubhouse audio.
I agree with it being a great purchase. Best thing I’ve picked up in the past few years.
It was like a glass of ice water after being trapped in a desert.
Yes! I thank Tom for pushing it. Best tech of 2020 for me 👍
Agreed!
Audio wise this is top of my list to get in the next round of studio updates!
looking forward to your Club rooms @Dee Nimmin & having you on as my guest on my new Clubhouse Conversations Podcast to talk about using RODECaster Pro w/ Clubhouse - you've got such awesome tips!
I don't have Rodecaster Pro, and I am not planning to buy it.. BUT I am enjoying watching your videos anyway 😂
Thank Tom. 🙏
I appreciate the support!
When I started podcasting in 2007 I never imagined there would be such a device that could do everything the rodecaster can do. It is truly an amazing piece of tech. Highly recommended.
You are an early podcaster. I started much later.
@@Podcastforthewin Be thankful! So much great technology & information at our fingertips!! We were driving blind back then. I wish you well with your podcast!!!
It's pretty crazy. Whenever someone complains about the price, I just think back to what it was like way back when and appreciate what this thing can do.
@@tombuck Easily would have been double the price back then, easily. I had a Mackie mixer that did maybe half of what the rodecaster can do and that was $700 on its own. The effects you'd have to buy rack mounted likely so each of those are $200-300 a piece then a rack mount. I could go on and on!!
Hey Tom ! Yesterday I received my Rødecaster Pro and my mic too. I got the EV ER20 and the sound right out of this setup, without any post processing, is astonishing ! So I wanted to thank you for your great videos since they helped a lot to make up my mind.
Congrats! This is really awesome news, I’m so glad it’s working out for you 🙌
I originally purchased the Rodecaster for just a podcast, but then I realized it’s great for live streaming and radio broadcasts.
Such a great tool for streaming!
Yes. This video is much more valuable for me than a RCP 2 wishlist would have been. Now I want one even more instead of feeling the need to wait on a newer version that may never come. Fantastic as always.
I’m glad to hear it! Thank you 🙏
I use mine for broadcasting live college basketball for an NAIA university. I LOVE it. The buttons are used to fire off commercials during media timeouts, and the built-in compression helps during exciting moments and prevents huge spikes in mic level. The bluetooth is also great in case I've prerecorded an interview on my phone and need to play it back live. I can highly recommend its use for live settings.
Nice! I love this- sounds like a super fun way to work.
Thank you so much. I have had the Rødecaster pro for two years and could never find out what the mix minus meant and when I could use it. This is the first explaination that I understood
I’m so glad it helped! Definitely a useful tool c
Your videos are always so crispy and inspire me so much! Keep doing amazing work Tom!
Thank you!
Thanks for all the tips as always. I used the rodecaster for a 10hr livestream, the ability to toggle between taking calls, playing music, and my sound board makes the rodecaster irreplaceable. Great tips!
Yes! Once you've used it in a scenario like that, the power really shines. Although I've never done 10 hours 🤯
Aloha Tom, I REALLY enjoyed your video on the RCP. I am the founder of a non-profit community broadcasting company on Hawaii Island and have been seeing so many videos on the RCP, but by far, yours is the most detailed without over-flooding us viewers with info. Very cheerful and I am looking forward to viewing more of your videos! I am getting my RCP This Friday the 14th of January, I can't wait! I feel after watching your videos I will be ready!
Thank you🙏
It really makes my day to hear this. I always hope that the videos are helpful, but hearing this is absolutely awesome.
I knew next to nothing on the technical aspects of putting out a podcast; I just knew I was going to start one. Your vids have been real instrumental in my learning all the in's and out's, what gear to take a look at, what to consider in mics and how to get my message out there. I'm real appreciative you're out there so thanks for the hard work. I won't be tacky and plug my channel in the comment but I followed your tips how to get it out there and now it's time for me to be consistent and work on building my audience. Thanks for all the tips!
I’m really happy to hear that! It can definitely be overwhelming, but the most important thing is to just get started, so bravo!
I use my Rodecaster Pro every day thanks too, you Tom. This is a game-changer for anyone's audio setup. Highly recommend one. Great tips 😎
An absolute game changer for sure.
Thank you so much! Answered many questions I had. All your videos are so very helpful!
I got one last year for a podcast I host with my friend! It’s fantastic would highly recommend!
Definitely gonna have to experiment with the tips in this video. Love the Rodecaster Pro so far
Wow, thanks for the shout out Tom! 🙌🏽💯 Appreciate the support!
Awesome video as always! It’s been an awesome tool in Clubhouse and content creation. I love the Rodecaster Pro!
Thank YOU for teaching us such awesome stuff!
@TomBuck you gonna give my Sister a Big Ego 🤣
I’ve watched your first video, then I got hooked. It’s simple, understandable, not too technical but explains things perfectly. Happy subscriber here
Thanks so much! I’m really happy to hear that! It’s always a fine line between providing enough info and keeping things sane comprehensible. 👍
I started watching vids on this last night. I am getting one in a few hours "new" off Craigslist for $450. I did my due diligence... They own a mortgage company in Santa Clarita, CA (nice non-diverse crime free area), they bought it new from Best Buy in Aug 2021, still in packaging, they have the receipt and it will still have 6+ months of warranty. When I called them they were with their kids headed to a museum downtown (Sunday). I didn't want a used or refurbished one and I didn't really wanna spend $660. So I think I won! Also note: I have been using Craigslist in Los Angeles for 20 years and have NEVER had a bad experience. (probably because I can smell a scam from a mile away)
This sounds like an awesome deal! Hope you enjoy it!
I've definitely known people who got excited, bought a bunch of gear, and literally never used it, so I believe it when you say it's still new 👍
This video convinced me to add this to my simple work at home ecosystem. Rewatching it again and again!
Awesome! It always feels good to streamline/fine tun your workflow 👍
Awesome as always. Thank you Tom.
I appreciate you being here each week and just being awesome all around.
I’m glad you cleared it up about the headphone noise because I was just wondering about that too
It drives me absolutely crazy, but at least it's not on the actual output.
Always enjoy your videos man. These are so helpful, as you know, the Rodecaster Pro has been a struggle to fully understand as a streamer! Thanks bro!
Glad they’ve been helpful!
Omg I commented about the hiss previously. You are awesome about mentioning preamps. Thanks for the sanity save!!
It can really make you feel crazy! I've talked to Rode about it on multiple occasions, so while I don't think there's anything that can be done to fix it, hopefully they address it in future products.
You helped me decide to buy the Rodecaster Pro... and I love it! Thank you so much!
Glad I could help!
Great tips, Tom!
I'm honored you think so 🙌
Imagine plugging in 4 huge mixers at a concert for a live event? That’s just awesome.
It would be so much fun 🤤
@@tombuck yes it would be. All mixers from stage and where they’re designated at into the Rodecaster Pro? Wow!!
Thanks for the tips, and I know exactly what you mean about the effects. When I got my RCP last year, I cranked the effects up to 11. Then sense kicked in (and Rode published the individual videos on each effect), so I reset the effects and started again with them going much more subtle this time (and I backed up the settings when I was happy so I could revert if I messed up again!).
I’m now publishing 3 podcast episodes a week thanks to the RCP, and thanks to you for all your videos extolling its virtues!
3 a week! Wow! That’s awesome. 👍
11 episodes into my podcast, and my Rodecaster Pro is a god send. Bought one after watching your video and seeing how much it helps production
Woo hoo! Congrats on 11 episodes! The average podcast makes it to 7 episodes before stopping, so you're way above average. 🙌
Thank you for this video. When I first started watching this video, I thought, "I have had the RodeCaster Pro long enough that I know all that he is about to tell me", then you talked about USB Mix/Minus and then I got an answer to a problem of my audience not hearing my guest in a Zoom Interview. I classic case of Know-It-All Syndrome. Thank you, Tom.
I’m so glad it helped! There’s always something new to figure out 👍
Tom's got BARS for this intro!! Also, thanks for the influence on the Rodecaster Pro. Just got one a week ago and loving it already, learning with every video.
So glad to hear it!
Huge fan of this podcast man, I can only hop you are dropping tons of affiliate links and make a small fortune for all of the knowledge bombs you drop my man! Much appreciated
Thank you! Fortunately affiliate links have been really helpful for me. I'd never make a video just for the sake of posting links, but since I do talk about a lot of gear, it's a natural fit and it's a win-win for everyone.
I love my Rodecaster. I use it for audiobook recordings and radio shows. I always go straight to Adobe Audition and keep all processing off so perhaps it is overkill for my needs, but I still love it.
I use Audition for processing too, and it’s a great pairing with the Rodecaster 👍
Great tips + guidance. My Rodecaster ships 2moro. Stoked to get my hands on it and start learning.
Oh, you'll have so much fun!
Thanks so much for your videos. They’re very much my comfort viewing content.
Keep up the good work. 👍🏻
Ahh, I love that. Thank you!
What an awesome video, Tom!
Thank you so much, sir!
Glad you liked it! I really appreciate the kind words!
Hey Tom! Great video as usual! This is the perfect opportunity for me to say THANK YOU for all the help and inspiration you've given me since I subbed your channel many months ago. I got the Rodecaster because of you (as well as a whole load of other gear haha) and I absolutely love using it for my work which includes running a large Performing and Digital Media Arts Academy remotely and teaching my students in style! But you also gave me the confidence to start my podcast which is a huge source of fun for me and I'm soon gonna start a UA-cam channel as well. You have a way of making people believe they can actually do stuff they want to try and it's just been awesome to be on the receiving end of it! Best wishes from Germany!
Wow thank you! This is incredible to hear. I hope you know I'm saving the comment so I can look at it whenever I question myself. Thank you so much.
@@tombuck Sure thing Tom. And yeah... I have 2 EOS R's as well 😂 . I use them practically every day and absolutely love the experience for photos and video. So easy to use, reliable and unbeatable value when purchased 2nd hand 'like new'. 👍
Great video! Loved the tips and I couldn’t possibly make a video without using my rodecaster pro! It’s such a great tool!
Yes! I always think of your channel when I think of good audio with the Rodecaster.
Thanks for the great content in this video, and your UA-cam content in general. As for the RODEcaster, I love it. I reluctantly spent the money because the RODEcaster was loaded with so many desirable features. But what really pleased me was the quality of the pre-amps. I was confident that they'd be OK, but they are REALLY GOOD. I bought a Dynamite SE in line preamp for my gain hungry EV320 mic, but the RODEcaster provides plenty of clean, crisp gain by itself. THANKS AGAIN for your helpful content.
I agree absolutely. I couldn’t believe how quiet the preamps were when I first got it.
Sweet video and very informative Tom. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
The best purchase I have brought. Man your video looks so good.. super crispy
Thank you! I've been playing around with native 4K and it's pretty fun.
Tom this video is very useful! Thanks a lot!
You’re welcome!
The Headphone amp thing really made a difference for me, i always have my noise gate to angry, because i thought there was a hiss
Thanks Tom!
It took me a while to figure out, but was a bit of a relief once it did.
Excellent friendly presentation style really learnt a lot thanks
Thank you! That’s really nice to hear.
Thats exactly what I need for my videos. Thanks for the information.
Glad to help!
simply love all your videos. Thank you!
Simply love your comment, thank you!
Every time you have a video on the RCP, I end up wanting it more and more. I edit three podcasts on my network but only appear in one so probably not time to upgrade yet considering I just did a few months ago but I am blown away by all the features this thing packs.
One day I'll convert you.
Thanks Tom, learned A LOT from this video.
Really glad to hear that!
Great video. Thanks for the tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much! You're a blessing!
I really appreciate the kind words! 🙏
Awesome as always!
Thanks as always!
Excellent Video as always Tom , could you possibly do a video as how to use it for a small online radio station, I have seen one , but yours are so clear and concise , I worked in radio in the UK many years ago and now thinking of setting up a small station as a hobby .
Hmm, that's interesting. My radio experience is pretty limited and dated, so I'm not sure if I'm qualified to speak on that. I know about building a podcast workflow around the RCP, which might be somewhat similar.
@@tombuck Morning I have emailed you but basically how to connect to play out system ...would the fader start source ect and would it be up to job. Thanks for replying
Another great video Tom!
Thanks so much!
Every time I hear you talk about the rode caster, I am so tempted to buy it early! must resist!!!
Resistance is futile. Room for one more. One of us. Etc.
Thanks for the help on the headphone noise tip - I thought it was just me going crazy.
You may be crazy, but it's definitely not because of this 😉
Hey Tom! Just bought an Open Box RodeCaster From Ebay for my Syndicated Music Countdown, which will be aired on 100’s of great radio stations from coast to coast, and the reason I decided to buy the RodeCaster is it simplifies my work flow, verses manually inputting sound into a DAW. and the audio quality is amazing on the RodeCaster Pro+
Awesome, sounds like you got a good deal on a great piece of gear!
Appreciate all the information bro… Super helpful ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
Awesome! Hope you’re getting good use out of the RCP!
@@tombuck I got it because of the live streaming I do on clubhouse daily. I used it for the first time a few days ago! I LOVE IT! Super excited to drill down on all of the tools that it provides #WeAllNeedSomeHelp
Greetings from Morocco !
Great video as usual. Thanks for the tips Tom!
Thank you so much!
Agree. Agree. Agree. Great video Tom.
Thank you!
Very informative! Thanks 👍🏼
Love my Rodecaster!!
On the iPhone piece, I’ve been using it from day one through Bluetooth and it’s been great.
Use it in clubhouse, IG Live, etc.
That's awesome!
Aye!!! Nice Plug brother! Feels good to know I introduced you to The Great Diana Gladney! Lol. 🙂🙌🏾🔥
Yes! I can’t thank you enough. 🙏
This video is really good! I use the rode for podcasts only. I use my zoom p8 for zoom calls and interviewing people for my radio show. Your channel is really good! You seem like you would be a good teacher. User friendly with your words.
I say it b4 and Still my favorite UA-cam channel and I purchase rodecaster pro and use it for every audios from 1 year now because your recommendation and I appreciate it . And also I am in love with it because all simple use and strong features and also with the supporting stuff who always hear what we need and added many features but and big thing i miss it in this beast is the audio routing like Goxlr and if they add it the rodecaster pro will be the most complete audio mixer was ever made .
Thank you for the kind words! I wonder if that's a feature that could be added via firmware or if it's a hardware thing?
Great video. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
I’m glad they have the re20 as a mic option in the settings, I found that worked perfectly. Only thing I need to adjust is the noise gate and compression. Oh and maybe the ducking feature needs to be global on the board, not just through the 4 main xlr channels
That would be helpful for sure.
I got the Rodecaster Pro to do a podcast together with my wife and it is just such a great tool. As you said, the sound of the headphones is not good, especially when you have a music track. It doesn't fit in with the quality of all the other parts. Rode should really fix that for the next version.
This week I was interviewed by a radio station. I had the call of the journalist on the TRRS input from my iPhone and my voice on the mic input and had the Rodecaster set to multitrack recording on USB. After that I used Audacity to extract the two tracks and sent the WAV file to the journalist. She confirmed that she now has my voice in studio quality to use for her radio feature.
A big thanks to you, Tom, for your videos that helped me a lot in the preparation for my podcast and for the video livestreams that I also do now (bought a Rodecaster Pro and an ATEM Mini Pro ...). You have a good style of explaining things, your English is very clear so we non-native speakers can understand it and I like your humor and your playing with words (you really give sound advice :-)
And, I admit it, I also got a blue XLR cable for my desk mic. My wife, however, liked yellow better than purple :-)
I love this! It’s great to know that the Rodecaster held its own in a pro broadcast scenario. Glad you found fun cables too!
Best Audio/Video/Live Streaming Channel I know. Keep it up! 😊
I would love to own a Rodecaster 😑! Hopefully one day :)
Thank you! Hopefully you get your RCP sooner rather than later!
@@tombuck Thanks!!
I don’t own a Rode Caster and don’t plan to get one.
Still watched the entire video and enjoyed it very much. You talked about the Rode Caster so often on your videos and podcasts I was wondering why you didn’t create such a tips tricks video already 😀
Have a nice day mate and can’t wait your next piece of content 🤤😁
Glad you liked it! I thought I had already shared these, but then I realized they were just trapped in my brain and that it was probably time to set them free. 😬
Love Mix Minus!
The best!
great video Tom!
Love showing the settings-- all the effects turned on. I haven't played with that.
It's a fine line 😁
thank you for this!
This whole time, I had no idea what the green ear button was. Hahaha. Great tips as always!
Haha, they're incredibly helpful! And thank you again for all the merch! I believe I have a package to pick up today.
Great episode - need to get one for my classroom - students would love to work with the rodecaster - also rodecaster made it into Wandavison ep 4 - rodecaster is so cool it's in the Marvel Universe
I know! It makes me smile every time.
Thanks you FOR this very good vídeo. Have a good continuation,🧡👍
Thank you 🙏
The Decksaver is a GREAT addition to any Rodecaster! And an awesome place for stickers ;)
Yes! I love it.
Tom, your videos are simply fantastic and a joy to learn something new. I'm trying to teach myself how to drive Great Zoom/Teams meetings. I'm upgrading/adding everything. I started with a M1 Mac Mini (yes, it's awesome) I'm to the point where I'm suffering from paralysis of analysis! I had convinced myself that I was going to go all in on XLR for audio (Lewitt, GoXLR mini) and then adding a DSLR for video (I found a Logitech PTZ Pro that I had from a previous job, and will upgrade it later). Then I switched my thinking to Elgato Wave3 and just go USB to start. And then I watch this video and thinking, maybe I should go back to XLR (Lewitt or Podmic) and this Rodecaster Pro. I'm swirling! Thoughts?
I just learned how the mix minus works recently. I was having an issue where when I do interviews on my livestream, my guest would be echoing. Oddly, I didn’t have this problem at first so I was under the impression that the mix/minus just worked out the box. I’m not sure what changed, but now I see that there’s a switch that has to flipped to stop the echoing. Only problem with having the M/M switch on is that if you play audio through the USB while the mix minus is on your guest won’t be able to hear it!
Yeah, that's where it get's tricky. If you want to minus them but still have them hear everything, it takes a bit of experimentation with whichever app you're using. I still scratch my head several times a week after messing something up on accident 😬
I don’t even own a rodecaster pro but still watched the whole video! Great tips, Tom!
This is what I like to hear!
(not that you don't have a Rodecaster...but that you watched the video)
@@tombuck I would love to have the rodecaster pro and maybe the podmic but just can’t afford it at the moment haha
Awesome video! The bonus tip was my favorite! It would’ve saved me a bunch of time when I was initially setting up the RCP. I think Rode should start selling a Tom Buck edition RCP!
Yes! It would have blue accents.
Great video Tom. Always very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas. And how do I get on your list to get a deck saver for my RCP as a gift 😆😆😆
Haha it's a GREAT accessory for the RCP. I love seeing them pop up in other people's videos now.
A lot of great info, this my 3 video I’ve watched. It’s a subscribe for me
With this device outdoor HD live broadcast will become more convenient。
I just gotta say your videos are just the best! And the fact you're such a Rodecaster Pro lover makes it even better lol
How do you do to get such a high volume with the windshield and being that far from the microphone? I have the same setup (Rodecaster Pro, Mic and windshield) and I don't get enough gain to do what you do in the video!
Thanks for the kind words! I do use a Cloudlifter with the RCP, so that gives a bit of extra gain.
Just bought mine!!!
One day I will get one....so useful for live streams and stuff. You are very good at those rode caster videos 😉 haven’t commented in a while sorry bro!
Haha, no worries! Always nice to see you!
Tom awesome channel! Thanks for the videos. Question I’m having trouble on getting a good sound from my 🎤 I’m using rode pod mic.
Do you have a video on your audio settings?
Hey! There are so many variables when it comes to audio quality, but I keep my mic's gain at 35db, turn off most of the effects, and speak as closely as possible. Sometimes a light touch with the De-Esser or adding a little Big Bottom bass helps round out the tone.
If possible, the mic works a lot better with a signal booster like a Cloudlfiter or the less expensive Klark Teknik CT1.
@14:03 I agree and struggle with the price argument. I will only be recording a single mic with a single headphone and when I start pricing out a setup that is tailored to what I will get out of the Rodecaster Pro, the hundred or so dollars I save leaves me with a lot more equipment to hook up and monitor with more complicated setup and adjustments and still doesn't give me the results that I get with the Rodecaster Pro.
As much as I wish Rode would create a paired down/smaller version with 1 or 2 XLR inputs and maybe half the sound pads for around $400, I know it's still worth it to save up the extra money and just pick up the Rodecaster Pro.
If you know you're going to be staying solo, something like the Zoom P4 might be a good in between option.
Loving your videos sir. Always very informative and I like some of the jokes as well...lol.
Did you ever get a chance to or plan to test the zoom podtrak p8 ? Thanks
I'm working to see if I can get a review unit, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Bro, you really laid the cheese on thick in this one! LOL Great info, Tom and entertaining as always. You really... creamed the corn... with this one.
I'm genuinely flattered.
I have never used a cable connecting my iPhone into the RCP. I am connected through Bluetooth and I haven't had *any* issues. I use it for conference calls every day.
That’s awesome! I love that feature.
appreciate you!
Thanks for all the your info on the rodecaster pro.
Based upon your videos I decided to get one for my various projects.
Just one note on the green "solo" buttons for each channel.
They do not impact that particular source being in the Recording - they impact that source being on the Headphone out (lower right front or headphone out 1).
Just a clarification for some newer folks who might not get the implication of the "solo" terminology.
To stop something on the recording - use the red mute for each channel.
Now I need to watch more of your videos to figure out mic options for video - as it seems sometimes you are using the one in the camera shot, and one not.
Thanks for your videos.
Thanks for clarifying this! I should've been more clear in the video.