RODE X Streaming Video Podcasting Kit

Combining a professional audio interface and a video capture card in one ultracompact, intuitive package, the Streamer X from RODE X represents a new way to livestream incredible, broadcast-quality audio and video. Sporting a studio-grade audio input for mic- or line-level sources, a low-noise, high-gain Revolution preamp with selectable phantom power, and powerful onboard APHEX audio processing, the Streamer X makes it easy to deliver pristine audio quality to your streams, and the Streamer X even features integrated wireless-receiver technology for compatibility with any RODE Series IV wireless microphones and transmitters.

Of course, modern streamers and content creators need quality video to keep up with the competition as well, and that's why the Streamer X also features HDMI I/O that supports up to 4K 30 fps and 2K 60 fps streaming, and up to 2K 120 fps and 4K 60 fps pass-through for exceptional video quality that will enhance any modern application from gaming, streaming, and podcasting to video content creation and corporate presentations. Two dedicated USB-C connections allow for dual-PC setups, and with the four customizable SMART pads, you can trigger sounds, voice FX, and other types of engaging material on the fly. And if that's not enough, you can expand your console's functionality with full compatibility for all of RODE's software solutions, such as UNIFY, RODE Central, and RODE Connect. Streamer X includes a USB-C cable and a power adapter.

Podcasters looking for the right mic to bring professional-quality sound to their productions on YouTube, FaceBook, Twitch, and elsewhere have a great option with the black PodMic from Rode. This cost-effective, yet stylish, end-address dynamic XLR microphone is specifically tuned for speech and broadcast. Tailor-made for use with the RODECaster Pro podcast production studio and PSA1 broadcast arm, it can also be plugged into a wide range of pro-audio gear to deliver broadcast-quality sound.

This microphone is part of the Fotohaus Klinger Virtual Mic Locker, an online tool to help our valued customers determine the sonic differences between popular microphones for podcasting and voice over work. Each microphone was recorded using a Grace Design M103 preamp into a Presonus Quantum 2626 interface.

Most podcasts happen in bedrooms, home studios, or offices with less than perfect acoustics and noises coming from the outside. The PodMic features a dynamic capsule with a tight cardioid polar pattern, great for picking up the speaker while reducing unwanted sounds that are further away or off to the sides.

Solid-brass construction with a hard-wearing matte-black ceramic finish ensures that the PodMic will continue to deliver the same level of performance over the years, while still looking great.

The PodMic's internal pop filter and double-mesh housing work to effectively reduce distracting breath and plosive noises (as in s, p, and b sounds) without the need for an unsightly external pop filter.

The internal shockmount helps to isolate the PodMic from handling noise and vibrations when you are adjusting the mic or if there's a bump or knock on the table. The integrated swing mount that holds the mic further insulates it from low-frequency noises, which could ruin your audio.