Get Connected Logo
  • News

    News

    • Audio
    • Computers
    • Gaming
    • GC At Work
    • Hardware
    • Health
    Menu
    • Audio
    • Computers
    • Gaming
    • GC At Work
    • Hardware
    • Health
    • Mobile
    • Photography
    • Smart Home
    • Software
    • Transportation
    Menu
    • Mobile
    • Photography
    • Smart Home
    • Software
    • Transportation
    See More...
    Want to stream Amazon Prime Video? What you need to know
    Want to stream Amazon Prime Video? What you need to know
    Ted KritsonisJanuary 22, 2021
    The Kingston Workflow Station Tested
    The Kingston Workflow Station Tested
    Stephen FungJanuary 22, 2021
    5 Health Gadgets You Need Now
    5 Health Gadgets You Need Now
    Erin LawrenceJanuary 21, 2021
    Tech Talk: Latest Echo Devices from Amazon
    Tech Talk: Latest Echo Devices from Amazon
    John BiehlerJanuary 21, 2021
    Featured
    Need more storage on Google Photos? What you need to know
    Need more storage on Google Photos? What you need to know
    Thinking of Buying an EV? The Canadian Rebates are almost gone
    Thinking of Buying an EV? The Canadian Rebates are almost gone
    Want to listen to YouTube Music? Here’s what you need to know
    Want to listen to YouTube Music? Here’s what you need to know
    Wireless Earbud Options
    Wireless Earbud Options
  • Reviews

    Reviews

    • Audio
    • Computers & Tablets
    • GC PIcks
    • Health & Wearables
    • Mobile
    • Smart Home
    Menu
    • Audio
    • Computers & Tablets
    • GC PIcks
    • Health & Wearables
    • Mobile
    • Smart Home
    Streaming NHL Live? What you need to know
    Streaming NHL Live? What you need to know
    Ted KritsonisJanuary 8, 2021
    Using Canva to create graphics for your job or business
    Using Canva to create graphics for your job or business
    Ted KritsonisDecember 16, 2020
    Want to listen to Apple Music? What you need to know
    Want to listen to Apple Music? What you need to know
    Ted KritsonisDecember 4, 2020
    TCL 6-Series TV (2020) review
    TCL 6-Series TV (2020) review
    Ted KritsonisNovember 30, 2020
    Featured
    Take Alexa on the road with Echo Auto
    Take Alexa on the road with Echo Auto
    Want Spotify Premium? Here’s what you need to know
    Want Spotify Premium? Here’s what you need to know
    Making podcasts with the Rødecaster Pro
    Making podcasts with the Rødecaster Pro
    Photosticks: Are They Worth It?
    Photosticks: Are They Worth It?
  • Videos

    Videos

    • Global News Tech Talk
    • GC At Work
    • Video Podcasts
    • TV Show
    Menu
    • Global News Tech Talk
    • GC At Work
    • Video Podcasts
    • TV Show

    How Technology is Reshaping Political Campaigns

    Tech Talk: Latest Echo Devices from Amazon
    Tech Talk: Latest Echo Devices from Amazon
    John BiehlerJanuary 21, 2021
    Tech Talk: Transportation trends from CES 2021
    Tech Talk: Transportation trends from CES 2021
    John BiehlerJanuary 18, 2021
    Tech Talk: Even more from CES
    Tech Talk: Even more from CES
    John BiehlerJanuary 15, 2021
    Featured
    The Price of Internet in Canada is Still Too High
    The Price of Internet in Canada is Still Too High
    Want Fries With Your 3D Printed Chicken Nuggets?
    Want Fries With Your 3D Printed Chicken Nuggets?
    Save for Mobile Gadgets Made from Ocean Plastics
    Save for Mobile Gadgets Made from Ocean Plastics
    Alexa Invades Your Car and Are Refurbs a Good Deal?
    Alexa Invades Your Car and Are Refurbs a Good Deal?
  • Podcasts
  • Newsletter
  • Connect
    • About Us
    • Contact
Youtube
Facebook-f
Twitter
Instagram
Linkedin-in

eufy Security eufyCam 2

Tech Talk: Smart Home Security

Swann Pan & Tilt Security Camera

Tech Talk: Smart Home Security

Swann Tracker Security Camera

Tech Talk: Smart Home Security

Alfred DB2-B Smart Door Lock Touchscreen w/WiFi

Tech Talk: Smart home security locks

Making podcasts with the Rødecaster Pro

  • Audio
  • Mike Agerbo
  • July 17, 2020
  • 9:45 am

Let’s talk about podcast recording. We’ve got two hit podcasts that air weekly on CKNW and the CORUS radio network here in Western Canada, and are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts–this is your cue to subscribe to GetConnected and The App Show. We’re more nimble than ever: our team used to make the trek out to CKNW headquarters to record weekly, but now we’re our own self-contained radio recording studio, thanks in part to the Rødecaster Pro from Røde. Yes, it’s spelled with an ø.

We’ve been recording radio shows for nearly 20 years. The Professional mixing gear you’ll find in a radio station was tough to beat back then; getting the same sound at home or in our office wasn’t something I thought we could duplicate. 

John Biehler, one of my co-hosts and Editorial Director at GetConnected, found the solution: good quality microphones, great headphones, a room with good audio treatment, and at the heart of it the Rødecaster Pro. 

We started recording this way about a year ago, and having everyone in the room together makes for easy recording. Our NT1-A condenser microphones use an XLR connection into the Rødecaster, and there were enough headphone ports for us to have up to four hosts recording at the same time. 

A word about podcasting microphones

The NT1-A condenser mic are dynamic, responding to the sound that goes into them, and they’re incredibly forgiving even in rooms with bad acoustics. They give all of the voices a warm, natural sound–and the Rødecaster comes with a vocal pre-set for them as well. We’ve got clip-on pop filters for each of the mics, cutting the pops and hisses from words that have plosives and sibilants–that means hard p, b, and s sounds. 

Go read our headphone blog

Headphones are a personal choice, and we’ve touched on them in another article. Give it a read when you have a minute.

All of this makes interacting with the Rødecaster Pro easy. It has a whole range of inputs, outputs. You can use it standalone or connected to your computer to use it as a mixing board with a digital audio workstation. I’ve been doing my best to keep Graham from stealing it to use at home. 

Inputs

You can mute or unmute each input, and you have sliders for each input as well as a master slider; each headphone output has its own volume knob to control the volume level of the mix for each person, as well as a monitor volume knob if you’re using local speakers to monitor output.

What connections does the Rødecaster Pro have?

  • 4 XLR Mic Inputs
  • 4 TRS headphone jacks – you can use an adapter to connect 1/8” stereo mini (also called TRRS) headphones.
  • 2 TRS monitor outputs for local monitoring through speakers
  • 1 TRRS 1/8” stereo mini phone input
  • 1 microSD slot
  • 1 USB-C connection (for power or to connect to a computer)
  • 1 Power connector

How we make great podcasts with the Rødecaster Pro

We use it as a stand-alone piece for the most part, recording to an SD card. The pads on the Rødecaster are great for storing samples or jingles; each of our shows has segments that either need an intro, an outro, or both, and there is 512MB of storage on-board for each of those. We’ve used the USB-C, Bluetooth, and stereo-mini input to conference guests in on our show; I like hardwired connections more, because as good as Bluetooth is right now, it can be a wildcard factor that we don’t really have time to deal with. 

With COVID-19 shifting our workflow around I’m still using the Rødecaster to make my life easier, cutting the time it used to take down by a manageable degree. The big change has been that we’re also recording remote video; if you’re looking to do that you can do everything from using an inexpensive ring-light like mine, right up to the broadcast-ready setups that John and Graham are using, with products like the Elgato Keylight Air. 

The Rødecaster Pro goes for around $800 most days, and is available across Canada, from smaller music stores right up to giants like Amazon. There’s recently been an update to the software that keeps making the Rødecaster even better and more valuable to our workflow. Watch the video below to see just some of the new features that were added.

Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on linkedin
LinkedIn
Share on reddit
Reddit
Share on email
Email
  • headphones, micrphones, podcasting, podcasts, rødecaster, rodecaster pro
Mike Agerbo

Mike Agerbo

Related Stories

Samsung Unpacks New Galaxy Buds PRO Wireless Earphones and What Are SmartTags

January 14, 2021
Audio, Mobile
During their livestreamed UnPacked event, Samsung unveiled the latest iteration of their wireless earphones and new tracking technology

CES 2021 Daily Coverage

January 8, 2021
Audio, Computers, Hardware, Home Theatre, Mobile, Security, Smart Home, Transportation
We'll be posting daily videos and posts about all things CES from the virtual Consumer Electronics Show all next week...

The best truly wireless earbuds you need now

January 2, 2021
Audio, Entertainment
Truly wireless earbuds are the future. Listening is easier than ever and the quality is outstanding. Here are our top...
Subscribe for Updates

To ‘GetConnected’ to our newsletter, fill out the details and hit the ‘SUBSCRIBE’ button. We do require you to confirm your email. 

Watch & Listen
  • Global News Tech Talk
  • TV Show
  • Podcast
  • Radio Show
Connect
  • Social Media
  • Contact
  • Events
Company
  • About Us
  • Agency Blink
  • Careers
Youtube
Facebook-f
Twitter
Instagram
Linkedin-in

© 2020 – GetConnected. All rights reserved.