RØDE PodMic Broadcast-quality Dynamic Microphone with Integrated Swing Mount for Podcasting, Streaming, Gaming, and Voice Recording (White)

Was quite surprised at the quality of the audio from an item at this price level. Quite a heavy and seems a well-made mic.

I can't say enough good things about this mic, from the moment I unboxed it, the build quality impressed me considering its price point. It feels sturdy and strong.The sound quality is nothing short of exceptional, my voice comes through rich and clear, with a warm tone that truly enhances my recording experience, this is coming from a Shure sm7b, where my online friends noted that my microphone quality had improved since changing to this mic. despite the lower price point,Its general usefulness makes it a good all round microphone and i would encourage anyone to buy this microphone before considering a higher price point

I bought this mic after wanting it for over a year now and it sounds amazing truly podcast quality but there are things you will need too get it running well and without a problem mostly also this mic is super heavy like you can feel the quality just from holding it alone.You are gonna need an xlr cable duh and also a audio interface again duhhh but don't cheap out on these unless you want to get a gain booster which are hard af too buy like finding one in stock that won't break the bank will be like finding a grain of sand. Also get a good xlr cable most aren't expensive and mine was 4 pounds and feels good and won't break.If you are in a windy environment get a pop filter to put over it as the internal pop filter is crap and basically not even a feature.Also if you already have a boom arm or any kind of mic arm it should support it as it supports both 5/8" and 3/8" threaded mic stands so no need for a new one or a janky or overpriced adaptor.My only complaints are the fact they advertise a pop filter built in which I'm sure there is too a degree but it does nothing compared too a real one. And also how on my boom arm it doesn't like too screw on securely as the built in shock mount or stand can turn allowing the mic to move where ever needed means I tighten it as much as I would like but it's not a deal breaker.Overall an amazing microphone and sounds incredible for the price(excluding cables and interface and maybe gain booster if needed) and the fact that with some simple EQ it can sound just like the SM7B which seems too be the standard for mics like these I don't know why when this thing exists. So in short in my opinion (baring in mind i came from a blue snowball condenser mic) this thing is insanely good for the price and I don't think I will ever swap mics now. So if you can afford it get it unless you find something you like more. But if you want a good quality and amazing sounding mic for under 100 pounds then this is the one for you but please do listen to sound tests before you decide as not everyone likes the same sound I like :)

After years and years spent fiddling with crappy PC mics, I thought, "Screw it, I'll just buy something good."It's good. I spent as much again, if not more, on audio -> USB gear, an XLR signal booster and a floor stand, and the results are excellent. So long as the mic's in the vicinity of my face it'll pick up my voice with an evenness and precision like nothing I've experienced before. To be honest, it's a waste of money for me. It far exceeds my quality needs. And I really don't mind because I just like having a good mic.Two words of warning:- it's heavy, so consider how you're going to mount it- it is, as others say, "gain hungry" -- that XLR signal booster was a necessity

Overall, I was happy with the sound quality – it would have been excellent for podcasting. Very quick and easy to use, and the build quality felt solid and professional.That said, I did notice a very light buzzing sound when I plugged my headphones into the mic directly. It’s not super noticeable, especially once you start recording or monitoring actively, but it is there. Not sure why it was happening.It didn’t affect the actual mic recording at all. But if you’re sensitive to noise in your monitoring, it's just something to be aware of.Still a great mic.

I bought the RODE Podmic to record voiceovers for video tutorials and podcasts. Out of the box you can tell it's really good quality as it feels really well made, looks great, and is heavy (you could do some serious damage with this thing!)I'm attaching it to a Rodecaster via XLR, which is a breeze to setup (helped by the fact that the Rodecaster has a custom setting for the Podmic). One thing to note - you need a decent pre-amp because of the gain this mic needs, so if you don't have that then consider buying a Cloudlifter cl-1.Apparently there's a pop shield and shockmount built in (meaning that if you do want to fit something externally it's a bit more tricky to find something that matches) and you can definitely tell. Although not perfect, the usual knocks and pops are definitely dulled if not filtered out.Comparing this to a Shure SM7B, you can definitely tell the difference, but you'd expect that to be the case given the Shure is over 3x the price.Overall I'd say this is a fantastic buy and great value for money.

Brilliant microphones for podcast, worked really well in my small podcasts studio room. Easy to set up no fuss, lightweight and same colour as image.

I love this microphone. The sound quality is so clear and it doesn't pick up annoying background noises. It is heavy and you can feel the quality in the way it is made. I use this microphone more than my others that are ten times more expensive.