Comments for Rode Mic

Comment on Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Vocal Microphone by Dan Mortenson

Dan Mortenson — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:18:26 +0000

Hi,
I have two ProCaster mics. I’ve been a little troubled with the relative low output – so recently I noticed that the impedence is 320 ohms compared to 150 for an SM 57 or RE 20. Should I be looking for a cable or device that will match or adjust the impedence somehow? How much difference will this make? Any specific suggestions? I’m running straight into a Toft ATB console with the built-in channel mic pres. Thank you.

Comment on RODE NT1000 Vocal Condenser Microphone by J. T. Shaver

J. T. Shaver — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:11:02 +0000

Review by J. T. Shaver for RODE NT1000 Vocal Condenser Microphone
Rating:
This mic is perfect for recording vocals and any acoustic instruments I’ve thrown at it. It has a great sound and doesn’t color the recordings for the most part. What you hear is what you get recorded. For the price nothing beats it for sure. Buy this microphone confidently. It’s built like a beast and looks like a beauty as well.

Comment on RODE NT1000 Vocal Condenser Microphone by Art

Art — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:20:39 +0000

Review by Art for RODE NT1000 Vocal Condenser Microphone Rating: I went shopping for a Rode NT1. Rode mics use superb capsules mounted in machined housings you could drive a truck over, and the NT1 is a great mic for male vocals. The guy at the store suggested the NT1000. I recorded myself on both, and there wasn't much difference, but the 1000 just sounded a little smoother. But, the NT1 had a painted finish (may have changed since), made out of aluminum. When you screw the mount on it feels rough, like screwing in a light bulb with an aluminum base. The NT1000, though, feels rich and expensive, a nickel-steel finish (I guess) more like the expensive Neumanns. And when you screw the parts together they feel precise and elegant. It was a hundred bucks more than the NT1, but with the slightly nicer sound, and the much nicer look and handling feel, it seemed worth it.

The only problem I've had with it is weight. It's fairly heavy, and can't be extended very far on my boom stand without falling over.

Great dynamic range, low noise, very detailed.

Comment on RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Reviews by George G. Stillwell

George G. Stillwell — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 03:00:03 +0000

Review by George G. Stillwell for RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Rating: This arm works as it is supposed to and is a must have for adding a mic to your computer setup. It takes up minimal space and mounts very easily with clamp supplied or by drilling a small hole to allow mounting any where on your desk. There are no visible springs and the wire will stay very neat and tidy with supplied velcro fasteners. Looks very professional as well. It might be a little smaller than some, so check the dimensions before purchasing. It will reach out about 36 inches from mount point and stores handily above my 24 inch iMac, out of the way. I love it.

Comment on RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Reviews by Jerad Hill

Jerad Hill — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:59:15 +0000

Review by Jerad Hill for RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Rating: I have owned a few other RODE products so choosing their arm was an easy decision. I simply have it mounted to my desk and I use my mic for podcasting along with this arm. Before I was using a stand which was always in the way. This arm is perfect and light weight. It it perfect for podcasting or lighter use, if you need it to reach a long distance, this is not the arm for you. It is however the best option for regular desks. I plan to order a second one for my work station as well.

Comment on RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Reviews by Majic

Majic — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:44:52 +0000

Review by Majic for RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Rating: This is not an inexpensive piece of equipment, and the do-it-yourselfer in me really wanted to try a desk lamp conversion instead, but I decided to entrust the support of my expensive microphones to the PSA 1 instead. Granted, it's not cheap, but it's still much less expensive than, say, a MIKARM or similar pro model that can easily set you back $300-500 with basic attachments.

I also considered the Heil Sound PL-2T, which seems to be of comparable price and quality, and features internal cable management (which the PSA 1 does not), but ultimately decided to give the PSA 1 a shot because it comes with both clamp and bushing mounts.

Having set it up and played with it a bit, I'm happy with the quality of the product. The chrome-plated hardware that comes with the boom is solid, and the overall package has a strong, no-nonsense feel to it. With the 5/8" adapter in place, it now holds my beloved AT3035 conveniently and securely.

Prior to this, I was using a floor stand with boom, which offers great flexibility, but was always getting in my way and occasionally was in danger of tripping me and being knocked down. Having my mic mounted on the desk is safer and removes floor clutter from the area in front of my studio desk.

I'm satisfied enough with the nature and quality of the Rodes PSA 1 that I just ordered another for my office desk, where I plan to use it to hold my AT2020 USB podcasting mic.

I'm giving it four stars instead of five because I think a more reasonable price point for this model would be about 75% of what it is. However, that hasn't stopped me from buying two of them anyway. ;-)

Comment on RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Reviews by R. Whitelaw

R. Whitelaw — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:37:12 +0000

Review by R. Whitelaw for RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Rating: I had been doing podcasts for about 2 years before I got this boom arm. What a difference it makes! While my initial concern was clearing up some desk space for me to have material I am using for my podcast on the desktop in front of me, it turned out to be a great way to also allow for more mobility as I record my podcast. Since my microphone is no longer anchored to a static mic stand on my desk, I am able to easily move about my workspace and just drag the mic along with me. It works silently and if you have a vibration cage attached to your mic while using this, you will not get any noise transmitted into your show when you do move the boom mic. In my case, the arm came perfectly balanced for my Mic right out of the box (Samson C03 Dual-Diaphragm Vocal Condenser Microphone with Case and Swivel Mount). This setup makes doing live shows (On blogspot radio for instance) much easier and comfortable.

So far, the only complaint I have is that as you move the arm around, it can slowly nudge the wire further and further down the arm, this results in the cable connection on the microphone getting pulled. Just remember to leave some slack at the microphone end and make sure the straps at the joints where the cable makes a turn are particularly tight.

Comment on Rode Microphones NTG3 Shotgun Microphone by Bill E. Payne

Bill E. Payne — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:28:25 +0000

Review by Bill E. Payne for Rode NT2A Vocal Condenser Microphone Rating: I think it's interesting that the item weight is 2.4 pounds, but the shipping weight is 2.2 pounds. They must pack it with helium balloons! At any rate, I've used this model and like it very much.

Comment on Rode Microphones NTG3 Shotgun Microphone by Dale M. Sipma

Dale M. Sipma — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:48:07 +0000

Review by Dale M. Sipma for Rode NT2A Vocal Condenser Microphone Rating: This microphone is doing a great on instrumental section and solo
recording. With great sensitivity and low noise doing live recording of
a solo (saxophone) and the sax section at the time is possible.
Also a good room ambiance microphone.

Comment on Rode Microphones NTG3 Shotgun Microphone by T. R. Grudin

T. R. Grudin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:42:54 +0000

Review by T. R. Grudin for Rode Microphones NTG3 Shotgun Microphone Rating: I've used this mic on set and it performs wonderfully. When I was researching to buy it I went to BH photo and had the guys let me test out a few shotguns - this was by far the highest quality for under $1000. Highly recommended.