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Rode PROCASTER Δυναμικό Microphone Shock Mounted for Vocals

The Rode Procaster is a professional-grade broadcast dynamic microphone, specifically designed to deliver uncompromising sound in vocal broadcasting applications. It features a "tight" polar pattern...

The Rode Procaster is a professional-grade broadcast dynamic microphone, specifically designed to deliver uncompromising sound in vocal broadcasting applications. It features a "tight" polar pattern tailored for frequency response for voices. The Procaster is the perfect microphone for any application where good sound, durability, and rejection of...

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  • Usage Voice, Computer (Gaming & Streaming), Studio
  • Placement Shock Mounted
  • Connectivity XLR, mini XLR
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Description

Description

The Rode Procaster is a professional-grade broadcast dynamic microphone, specifically designed to deliver uncompromising sound in vocal broadcasting applications. It features a "tight" polar pattern tailored for frequency response for voices. The Procaster is the perfect microphone for any application where good sound, durability, and rejection of environmental noise are needed.


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Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions

Mode of Operation
Δυναμικό
Directivity
Unidirectional (Cardioid)
Frequency
75 - 18000 Hz
Impendance
320 ohm
Sensitivity
1.6 mV/Pa
Max SPL
94 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
94 dB
Connectivity
XLR, mini XLR

General Characteristics

Device Group
Voice, Computer (Gaming & Streaming), Studio
Placement
Shock Mounted
Vintage
No
Set
No
Color
Black

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • sv3icl fotis

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    very much top

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  • Excellent microphone, the only flaw I find is that it needs to be placed on a good stand because it is quite heavy.

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  • Wolfleader
    5
    12 out of 12 members found this review helpful

    The microphone is excellent. Quality sturdy construction and clear sound. It is in the same category as the Shure Sm7b and the Electrovoice RE-20. I consider them to be the top 3 dynamic microphones. They all have fairly flat frequency curves. They are all very gain hungry.
    The Shure Sm7b gives a little more bass, slightly enhances the lows, and gives a "muddy voice" feeling. The sound is completely clear, without any processing. The sound is captured from the front and the intensity is reduced on the sides and back.
    The Electrovoice RE-20 enhances the highs a little more, resulting in a brighter, cleaner sound with more "air". It tries to approach the clarity of a condenser microphone. It doesn't quite achieve it, but it comes close. The positive (or negative depending on usage) is that it allows for head rotation during speech. It captures sound fairly well from the sides.
    The Rode Procaster is in the middle of the two. It does an excellent job of eliminating background noise (air conditioning, PC fans, etc.). It captures sound from the front while significantly reducing it on the sides. The sound almost disappears on the back side. I consider it to be the ideal microphone, especially in its price range.
    Pros:
    - Clean low noise sound. It is not a condenser microphone, but its sound is very pleasant and clear.
    - Does the best job (compared to the aforementioned) in reducing background noise. Especially behind the microphone in a straight line, it captures very little to none.
    - Dynamic microphone. Professional appearance. Many voice-over artists swear by it and wouldn't change it for anything. It has a great reputation and you will find many available tutorials.
    - Rode's quality and service. As with all their products. You feel like you can use it as a hammer. Resistant to dust, etc. I plugged it in last year and have left it on the boom arm ever since.
    - It is affordable (compared to microphones of similar quality and technology).

    Cons:
    - The base that comes with it is essentially a plastic pivot adapter. It does its job, it will hold the microphone in place. I have had it connected for about a year, in a completely stable position, and it hasn't loosened. But I wouldn't trust it to loosen it so that the microphone is more flexible for rotations.
    - (I read it in a previous comment as well). It is gain hungry. The console (interface or mixer) needs to provide at least 50db of CLEAN gain. And I say clean because, for example, a Focusrite Scarlett theoretically provides it (48-50db) but you have to turn the knob all the way up. When they are turned all the way up (due to the quality of the preamps in consoles of this price range), a lot of hissing noise comes out. Either you will invest in a good interface with good preamps, or you will have to use a preamp like the Fethead or the Cloudlifter (they don't have a significant difference between them, it's more of an aesthetic issue, whether you want the Fethead to be visible or not). Just for your information, the DBX 286s has more than enough gain for this microphone and I consider it a preferable solution over the cloudlifter/fethead.
    - Size. It is a large microphone and together with the shock mount, the Fethead, and the pop filter, it becomes a real beast.
    - (It has not happened to me, but I mention it because it is mentioned in all the reviews): Plosives. The reason why it is lower in price compared to the Shure Sm7b, I believe, is the management of plosives. In my voice, even when speaking directly in front of the capsule, it does not show plosives. It has to do with how much air we release when we speak. However, even if it appears in your own voice, the solution is a pop filter and speaking at an angle to the microphone. Professional voice artists have learned to manage their voices and not "blow". All microphones are affected by this. That's why in studios you will see people speaking at an angle, no matter what microphone they have in front of them. It is one of the problems that unfortunately cannot be completely corrected in post-processing.

    I recommend it to anyone who wants a good dynamic microphone, especially for speech and voice-overs

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  • voula962
    3
    3 out of 22 members found this review helpful

    It has low output level, resulting in having to increase the sensitivity of the sound console and causing distortion. It's a shame, I bought it and was really looking forward to using it in a radio studio, but I'm disappointed

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  • 5
    3 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    The best of the best microphones that I have

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  • very much top

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  • Excellent microphone, the only flaw I find is that it needs to be placed on a good stand because it is quite heavy.

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    0
  • The microphone is excellent. Quality sturdy construction and clear sound. It is in the same category as the Shure Sm7b and the Electrovoice RE-20. I consider them to be the top 3 dynamic microphones. They all have fairly flat frequency curves. They are all very gain hungry.
    The Shure Sm7b gives a little more bass, slightly enhances the lows, and gives a "muddy voice" feeling. The sound is completely clear, without any processing. The sound is captured from the front and the intensity is reduced on the sides and back.
    The Electrovoice RE-20 enhances the highs a little more, resulting in a brighter, cleaner sound with more "air". It tries to approach the clarity of a condenser microphone. It doesn't quite achieve it, but it comes close. The positive (or negative depending on usage) is that it allows for head rotation during speech. It captures sound fairly well from the sides.
    The Rode Procaster is in the middle of the two. It does an excellent job of eliminating background noise (air conditioning, PC fans, etc.). It captures sound from the front while significantly reducing it on the sides. The sound almost disappears on the back side. I consider it to be the ideal microphone, especially in its price range.
    Pros:
    - Clean low noise sound. It is not a condenser microphone, but its sound is very pleasant and clear.
    - Does the best job (compared to the aforementioned) in reducing background noise. Especially behind the microphone in a straight line, it captures very little to none.
    - Dynamic microphone. Professional appearance. Many voice-over artists swear by it and wouldn't change it for anything. It has a great reputation and you will find many available tutorials.
    - Rode's quality and service. As with all their products. You feel like you can use it as a hammer. Resistant to dust, etc. I plugged it in last year and have left it on the boom arm ever since.
    - It is affordable (compared to microphones of similar quality and technology).

    Cons:
    - The base that comes with it is essentially a plastic pivot adapter. It does its job, it will hold the microphone in place. I have had it connected for about a year, in a completely stable position, and it hasn't loosened. But I wouldn't trust it to loosen it so that the microphone is more flexible for rotations.
    - (I read it in a previous comment as well). It is gain hungry. The console (interface or mixer) needs to provide at least 50db of CLEAN gain. And I say clean because, for example, a Focusrite Scarlett theoretically provides it (48-50db) but you have to turn the knob all the way up. When they are turned all the way up (due to the quality of the preamps in consoles of this price range), a lot of hissing noise comes out. Either you will invest in a good interface with good preamps, or you will have to use a preamp like the Fethead or the Cloudlifter (they don't have a significant difference between them, it's more of an aesthetic issue, whether you want the Fethead to be visible or not). Just for your information, the DBX 286s has more than enough gain for this microphone and I consider it a preferable solution over the cloudlifter/fethead.
    - Size. It is a large microphone and together with the shock mount, the Fethead, and the pop filter, it becomes a real beast.
    - (It has not happened to me, but I mention it because it is mentioned in all the reviews): Plosives. The reason why it is lower in price compared to the Shure Sm7b, I believe, is the management of plosives. In my voice, even when speaking directly in front of the capsule, it does not show plosives. It has to do with how much air we release when we speak. However, even if it appears in your own voice, the solution is a pop filter and speaking at an angle to the microphone. Professional voice artists have learned to manage their voices and not "blow". All microphones are affected by this. That's why in studios you will see people speaking at an angle, no matter what microphone they have in front of them. It is one of the problems that unfortunately cannot be completely corrected in post-processing.

    I recommend it to anyone who wants a good dynamic microphone, especially for speech and voice-overs

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    12
  • It has low output level, resulting in having to increase the sensitivity of the sound console and causing distortion. It's a shame, I bought it and was really looking forward to using it in a radio studio, but I'm disappointed

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • The best of the best microphones that I have

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    3
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Description & Specifications

The Rode Procaster is a professional-grade broadcast dynamic microphone, specifically designed to deliver uncompromising sound in vocal broadcasting applications. It features a "tight" polar pattern tailored for frequency response for voices. The Procaster is the perfect microphone for any application where good sound, durability, and rejection of environmental noise are needed.


Manufacturer

Dimensions

Mode of Operation
Δυναμικό
Directivity
Unidirectional (Cardioid)
Frequency
75 - 18000 Hz
Impendance
320 ohm
Sensitivity
1.6 mV/Pa
Max SPL
94 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
94 dB
Connectivity
XLR, mini XLR

General Characteristics

Device Group
Voice, Computer (Gaming & Streaming), Studio
Placement
Shock Mounted
Vintage
No
Set
No
Color
Black

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (6)

  1. 5
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
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  • Construction quality
  • Durability
  • Sound quality
  • Value for money

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  • sv3icl fotis

    Verified purchase

    very much top

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Excellent microphone, the only flaw I find is that it needs to be placed on a good stand because it is quite heavy.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Wolfleader
    5
    12 out of 12 members found this review helpful

    The microphone is excellent. Quality sturdy construction and clear sound. It is in the same category as the Shure Sm7b and the Electrovoice RE-20. I consider them to be the top 3 dynamic microphones. They all have fairly flat frequency curves. They are all very gain hungry.
    The Shure Sm7b gives a little more bass, slightly enhances the lows, and gives a "muddy voice" feeling. The sound is completely clear, without any processing. The sound is captured from the front and the intensity is reduced on the sides and back.
    The Electrovoice RE-20 enhances the highs a little more, resulting in a brighter, cleaner sound with more "air". It tries to approach the clarity of a condenser microphone. It doesn't quite achieve it, but it comes close. The positive (or negative depending on usage) is that it allows for head rotation during speech. It captures sound fairly well from the sides.
    The Rode Procaster is in the middle of the two. It does an excellent job of eliminating background noise (air conditioning, PC fans, etc.). It captures sound from the front while significantly reducing it on the sides. The sound almost disappears on the back side. I consider it to be the ideal microphone, especially in its price range.
    Pros:
    - Clean low noise sound. It is not a condenser microphone, but its sound is very pleasant and clear.
    - Does the best job (compared to the aforementioned) in reducing background noise. Especially behind the microphone in a straight line, it captures very little to none.
    - Dynamic microphone. Professional appearance. Many voice-over artists swear by it and wouldn't change it for anything. It has a great reputation and you will find many available tutorials.
    - Rode's quality and service. As with all their products. You feel like you can use it as a hammer. Resistant to dust, etc. I plugged it in last year and have left it on the boom arm ever since.
    - It is affordable (compared to microphones of similar quality and technology).

    Cons:
    - The base that comes with it is essentially a plastic pivot adapter. It does its job, it will hold the microphone in place. I have had it connected for about a year, in a completely stable position, and it hasn't loosened. But I wouldn't trust it to loosen it so that the microphone is more flexible for rotations.
    - (I read it in a previous comment as well). It is gain hungry. The console (interface or mixer) needs to provide at least 50db of CLEAN gain. And I say clean because, for example, a Focusrite Scarlett theoretically provides it (48-50db) but you have to turn the knob all the way up. When they are turned all the way up (due to the quality of the preamps in consoles of this price range), a lot of hissing noise comes out. Either you will invest in a good interface with good preamps, or you will have to use a preamp like the Fethead or the Cloudlifter (they don't have a significant difference between them, it's more of an aesthetic issue, whether you want the Fethead to be visible or not). Just for your information, the DBX 286s has more than enough gain for this microphone and I consider it a preferable solution over the cloudlifter/fethead.
    - Size. It is a large microphone and together with the shock mount, the Fethead, and the pop filter, it becomes a real beast.
    - (It has not happened to me, but I mention it because it is mentioned in all the reviews): Plosives. The reason why it is lower in price compared to the Shure Sm7b, I believe, is the management of plosives. In my voice, even when speaking directly in front of the capsule, it does not show plosives. It has to do with how much air we release when we speak. However, even if it appears in your own voice, the solution is a pop filter and speaking at an angle to the microphone. Professional voice artists have learned to manage their voices and not "blow". All microphones are affected by this. That's why in studios you will see people speaking at an angle, no matter what microphone they have in front of them. It is one of the problems that unfortunately cannot be completely corrected in post-processing.

    I recommend it to anyone who wants a good dynamic microphone, especially for speech and voice-overs

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Sound quality
    • Construction quality
    • Durability
    • Value for money
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  • voula962
    3
    3 out of 22 members found this review helpful

    It has low output level, resulting in having to increase the sensitivity of the sound console and causing distortion. It's a shame, I bought it and was really looking forward to using it in a radio studio, but I'm disappointed

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Construction quality
    • Durability
    • Sound quality
    • Value for money
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  • 5
    3 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    The best of the best microphones that I have

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Sound quality
    • Construction quality
    • Durability
    • Value for money
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    • Sound quality
    • Construction quality
    • Durability
    • Value for money
  • very much top

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Excellent microphone, the only flaw I find is that it needs to be placed on a good stand because it is quite heavy.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • The microphone is excellent. Quality sturdy construction and clear sound. It is in the same category as the Shure Sm7b and the Electrovoice RE-20. I consider them to be the top 3 dynamic microphones. They all have fairly flat frequency curves. They are all very gain hungry.
    The Shure Sm7b gives a little more bass, slightly enhances the lows, and gives a "muddy voice" feeling. The sound is completely clear, without any processing. The sound is captured from the front and the intensity is reduced on the sides and back.
    The Electrovoice RE-20 enhances the highs a little more, resulting in a brighter, cleaner sound with more "air". It tries to approach the clarity of a condenser microphone. It doesn't quite achieve it, but it comes close. The positive (or negative depending on usage) is that it allows for head rotation during speech. It captures sound fairly well from the sides.
    The Rode Procaster is in the middle of the two. It does an excellent job of eliminating background noise (air conditioning, PC fans, etc.). It captures sound from the front while significantly reducing it on the sides. The sound almost disappears on the back side. I consider it to be the ideal microphone, especially in its price range.
    Pros:
    - Clean low noise sound. It is not a condenser microphone, but its sound is very pleasant and clear.
    - Does the best job (compared to the aforementioned) in reducing background noise. Especially behind the microphone in a straight line, it captures very little to none.
    - Dynamic microphone. Professional appearance. Many voice-over artists swear by it and wouldn't change it for anything. It has a great reputation and you will find many available tutorials.
    - Rode's quality and service. As with all their products. You feel like you can use it as a hammer. Resistant to dust, etc. I plugged it in last year and have left it on the boom arm ever since.
    - It is affordable (compared to microphones of similar quality and technology).

    Cons:
    - The base that comes with it is essentially a plastic pivot adapter. It does its job, it will hold the microphone in place. I have had it connected for about a year, in a completely stable position, and it hasn't loosened. But I wouldn't trust it to loosen it so that the microphone is more flexible for rotations.
    - (I read it in a previous comment as well). It is gain hungry. The console (interface or mixer) needs to provide at least 50db of CLEAN gain. And I say clean because, for example, a Focusrite Scarlett theoretically provides it (48-50db) but you have to turn the knob all the way up. When they are turned all the way up (due to the quality of the preamps in consoles of this price range), a lot of hissing noise comes out. Either you will invest in a good interface with good preamps, or you will have to use a preamp like the Fethead or the Cloudlifter (they don't have a significant difference between them, it's more of an aesthetic issue, whether you want the Fethead to be visible or not). Just for your information, the DBX 286s has more than enough gain for this microphone and I consider it a preferable solution over the cloudlifter/fethead.
    - Size. It is a large microphone and together with the shock mount, the Fethead, and the pop filter, it becomes a real beast.
    - (It has not happened to me, but I mention it because it is mentioned in all the reviews): Plosives. The reason why it is lower in price compared to the Shure Sm7b, I believe, is the management of plosives. In my voice, even when speaking directly in front of the capsule, it does not show plosives. It has to do with how much air we release when we speak. However, even if it appears in your own voice, the solution is a pop filter and speaking at an angle to the microphone. Professional voice artists have learned to manage their voices and not "blow". All microphones are affected by this. That's why in studios you will see people speaking at an angle, no matter what microphone they have in front of them. It is one of the problems that unfortunately cannot be completely corrected in post-processing.

    I recommend it to anyone who wants a good dynamic microphone, especially for speech and voice-overs

    Translated from Greek ·
    12
  • It has low output level, resulting in having to increase the sensitivity of the sound console and causing distortion. It's a shame, I bought it and was really looking forward to using it in a radio studio, but I'm disappointed

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • The best of the best microphones that I have

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
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