GamingRØDE PodMic USB
A hybrid microphone for either computer or mixer routing
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USB path
- RØDE PodMic USB→
- USB data cable→
- Computer / supported console→
- Chat input
XLR path
- RØDE PodMic USB→
- XLR cable + interface→
- USB to computer→
- Chat input
- Connections
- USB-C · 3-pin XLR · 3.5 mm headphone
- Mute the microphone
- Not specified
- Hear your microphone
- Yes
In XLR mode, the interface owns the headphones and monitoring. USB mute and processing do not automatically affect the XLR signal.
Choose it if…
- You want a direct USB computer input without a separate audio interface.
- You want to hear your own voice through headphones while you play.
- You can match your stand or arm to Integrated swing mount.
Before choosing this model
- Choose a mount that supports the microphone’s documented weight. Use USB for its onboard processing, or plan processing and monitoring separately on the XLR route.
- USB and XLR have different controls. Select the connection in the checker; do not assume USB mute or DSP reaches the XLR output.
- Check the stand, thread and desk position before ordering a mount. Include attached shock mounts and adapters in the total weight.
- Check the included cable against the available data port. Add only the adapters or headphones your chosen path needs.
Platform connections
| Platform | What to do |
|---|---|
| Windows PC | Check this supported connection → |
| Mac | Check this supported connection → |
| PS5 | Compare other console connections → |
| Xbox Series / One | Compare other console connections → |
| Switch 2 GameChat | Compare other console connections → |
| Original Switch | Compare other console connections → |
Controls and specifications
Windows 10+ · macOS 10.15+ · iOS · Android. Software: .
| Connections | USB-C · 3-pin XLR · 3.5 mm headphone |
| Microphone mute | Not specified |
| Monitoring | Yes |
| Included parts | PodMic USB · External pop filter |
| Additional parts | |
| Mounts | Integrated swing mount |
| Dimensions | 172 x 107 x 62 mm |
| Chat controls |
| Connections | USB-C · 3-pin XLR · 3.5 mm headphone |
| Audio outputs | USB · XLR |
| Microphone type | dynamic |
| Phantom power needed | No |
| Direct monitoring | Yes |
| Microphone connection | USB/XLR |
| Operating systems | Windows 10+ · macOS 10.15+ · iOS · Android |
| Pickup pattern | Cardioid end-address |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24-bit |
| Maximum sound pressure level | 148 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity | -57 dBV/Pa |
| Output impedance | 460 ohms over XLR |
| Audio processing | High-pass filter · Noise gate · Compressor · Aural Exciter · Big Bottom |
| Mounting threads | Integrated swing mount |
| Dimensions | 172 x 107 x 62 mm |
| Weight | 900 g |
| In the box | PodMic USB · External pop filter |
| Internal protection | Internal pop filter · Internal shock mount |
Set it up for game chat.
- Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.
- Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.
- Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.