Rode RODECASTER PRO II Integrated Audio Production Studio (Black)
Smartly designed for more than podcasting, the Rode RODECaster Pro II integrated audio production studio expands on the success of its predecessor with enhancements in sound, conne ctivity, and adaptability, pushing its feature set into attractive territory for live streamers, gamers, and musically inclined content creators. This all-in-one solution makes advanced effortless with fluid workflows via a large touchscreen and tactile controls, studio-quality onboard processing, multitrack recording and mixing, assignable sound pads, and extensive customization. Produce and mix on the fly in just moments, with up to four microphones, music, prerecorded segments, and remote guests on calls, all going on at once. Version II Upgrades Premium boutique-class preamps with a ground-up redesign and mic/line/instrument combo inputs Customizable mixer with RGB color coding Extensively programmable SMART pads for launching sounds, shows, mixer actions, and more iOS-ready dual USB Type-C ports to connect multiple computers or mobile devices Advanced high-quality Bluetooth input/output, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet 4 High-End Preamps Built to compete with pricey, boutique microphone preamplifiers, the Revolution preamps deliver transparency and detail with ultralow noise (just -131.5 dBV) and incredible gain up to 76 dB, which enables ideal recording levels, even for low-output dynamic mics—no mic boosters, lifters, or normalization needed. Pro-grade Neutrik XLR-1/4" combo jacks provide connection points for microphones (+48V phantom power is available for condenser mics), line-level sources, or instruments such as electric guitar and bass. Pairs of the analog input channels can be linked for easy recording of stereo mic setups, synths, DJ mixers, or outboard gear. Studio-Quality Processing and Effects Authentic emulations of classic APHEX hardware processors are onboard—Aural Exciter elevates clarity and sheen, Big Bottom adds warm and deep low-frequency punch, and Compellor glues it all together with compression/leveling—as well as other widely used processors including a reverb, delay, pitch shifter, equalizer, high-pass filter, noise gate, de-esser, robot effects, and more. Use the VoxLab editor to quickly manipulate parameters on several processors via three intuitive controls, or access the advanced editor (on-screen or with a computer) for intricate editing. Use presets, save your own presets, and load them at any time to immediately call up your favorite settings. 8 Programmable SMART Pads In place of the original model's sound pads, the RODECaster Pro II has programmable SMART pads. Each SMART pad can trigger audio files such as music or sound bites, activate special effects, send MIDI commands to software or hardware, or execute mixer functions like fades, music ducking, and bleeping. Bank switching buttons beneath the pads allow easy access to eight banks for a total of 64 unique actions. Select the color of your choice for the pad illumination, a convenient way to remember which effect is on which pad. Customizable Multichannel Mixer The 9-channel mixer features six channels with full-size broadcast-quality physical faders and three virtual channels, with the option to expand via digital hosting and hardware integrations with future updates. Physical faders and virtual channels are freely assignable to the four analog inputs, USB and Bluetooth interfaces, and SMART pads. Each channel offers a pan control, mute button, and listen button (pre- or after-fader solo). With channel-specific color coding on the RODECaster Pro II, you're assured fast identification of your sources. Stereo or Multitrack Recording Record stereo or individual multitrack files to a microSD card or USB storage such as an external drive. Choose uncompressed WAV format for maximum audio quality or MP3 format to save storage space and extend recording time. Use the RODECaster Pro II as a high-quality USB audio interface to stream/record to a computer with ultrafast data transfer. RODECaster Pro II runs at 24-bit / 48 kHz, the industry standard for video production. Monitoring for All Four high-powered 1/4" headphone outputs provide clear personal monitoring for the host and up to three guests, while separate color-coded volume controls let all participants easily control their own headphone levels. Connect a pair of active speakers to the 1/4" line outputs if you need to amplify your content to a live audience, or go wireless and monitor through a Bluetooth speaker to check the mix on an alternate system. Podcast-Friendly Specialties Producer talkback mode lets you communicate with guests without affecting the recording. Equipped with advanced Bluetooth connectivity, the RODECaster Pro II can be used for ultrahigh-quality phone call integration, crystal-clear audio streaming, wireless monitoring, and more. Mix-minus on the Bluetooth and USB channels prevents the person on the other end of the call from hearing a distracting echo. Fast Workflow Save multiple "Shows" containing all of the RODECaster Pro II's settings, an ideal way to instantly switch between types of productions such as podcasts, live streams, and game commentary. Tailored presets for Rode microphones and other popular models help you get great sounds in a hurry. The 5.5" color touchscreen has haptic feedback and automatic brightness adjustment, and it's tilted for optimal viewing. Next to the touchscreen, a rotary encoder is placed for efficient navigation and control. Dual USB Type-C interfaces allow two computers or mobile devices to be connected simultaneously, unlocking great options for everything from remote podcasting to organizing complex streaming setups. Additional Features An internal 1.5 GHz quad-core audio engine delivers significant processing power and unlocks huge potential for future updates. Bidirectional MIDI communication allows excellent integration with DAWs and streaming software. Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections offer high-speed communication with computers and other devices for updating firmware wirelessly, software and hardware integrations, and more. The USB connections are MFi-certified for seamless integration with iOS devices such as iPads. Power the RODECaster Pro II via the included AC adapter or through USB Type-C PD (30W). Ready for global use, the unit has 10 languages—English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi. RODECaster Pro II is fully updateable for continued evolution with new firmware that will be available to all users via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB. Protect your RODECaster Pro II with the optional RODECover II, a tough polycarbonate cover that guards it The full release firmware version 1.3.4 is now live for the RØDECaster Duo and RØDECaster Pro II. Connect your console to the internet via Wi-Fi or ethernet to update your firmware. USB Microphone Connectivity With RØDECasters With the introduction of this new feature, you can now connect up to five microphones to the RØDECaster Pro II and up to three to the RØDECaster Duo, giving you even more versatility when recording bigger podcasts. This feature requires that the RØDECaster ‘hosts’ the USB microphone, just like a computer would, which is an advanced capability that no other audio interface offers. You can connect most current RØDE USB microphones, including the PodMic USB, NT-USB+, NT-USB Mini, VideoMic NTG, VideoMic GO II, XCM-50 and XDM-100. All you need to do is connect your microphone to the RØDECaster’s USB 2 port using a standard USB cable, just like you would when connecting to a computer, then assign USB 2 to the fader you want to use to control the mic level. To monitor your audio when using a USB mic, you will need to use its on-board headphone output to ensure you don’t experience any latency. You will also have access to all of the digital signal processing that your microphone is capable of. For example, with the PodMic USB, you have access to the full suite of processors that you would find in RØDE Central, RØDE Connect or UNIFY, including the simple Depth, Sparkle and Punch effects as well as the advanced processing. This new feature makes the RØDECasters more flexible than ever, giving you the option to connect your favourite XLR mic, a wireless mic, and now a USB mic too. SMART Pad Customisation and Other Updates We have also added a few new features to the RØDECaster’s SMART pads. You can now tweak the volume level of the sounds allocated to each of your pads using a brand new trim control. This is useful for individually adjusting each of your sounds so they are balanced, or to turn a particular sound up if you want it louder. There’s also a new depth control for the 'ducking’ mixer action. This mixer action temporarily lowers the level of all other channels when the host connected to microphone channel 1 starts talking. Now you can control exactly how much gain reduction will be applied to the other channels when they are ‘ducked’, which is useful for ensuring the host of a podcast can always be heard over the other guests. This new update also unlocks complete compatibility with the Wireless PRO, including the ability to change GainAssist settings from the RØDECaster itself. We have also added a number of system enhancements and optimisations for better stability and to make the RØDECaster series even easier to use. Specifications Form Factor Tabletop Number of Tracks 14 (12 Inputs + Stereo Mix) Display 5.5" Color Touchscreen Channels of I/O Analog:4 Inputs / 4 Outputs Max Sample Rate/Resolution 48 kHz / 24-Bit Number of Mic Preamps 4 Built-In Microphone None Input Level Adjustment via Touchscreen Meters LED Number of Headphone Mixes 1 x Master with Mix-Minus3 x Guest with Mix-Minus Sample Pads 8 x Assignable Signal Processing Pad None Gain/Trim Range 0 to 76 dB EQ Input Channels:3-Band EQ Dynamic Processing Compressor, Limiter, Gate Solo/Mute Solo-in-Place/AFL, Mute, PFL per Input Channel Built-In Effects DelayReverbPitch Shift Connectivity Analog Audio I/O 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output4 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output Phantom Power 48 V, Selectable On/Off Digital Audio I/O None Host Connection / USB 2 x USB Type-C USB (Non-Host) None Sync I/O None Network I/O 1 x RJ45 Ethernet (Gigabit) MIDI I/O None Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Performance Frequency Response Mic Inputs:20 Hz to 20 kHzMonitor Outputs:20 Hz to 20 kHz Max Output Level Line Outputs:+4 dBu Headphone Output Power 250 mW Impedance Mic Inputs:4 KilohmsHi-Z Inputs:1 Megohm EIN -131.5 dBV A-Weighted Digital Audio Sample Rates 48 kHz Bit Depths 24-Bit Audio Storage & Playback Supported Media microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card, USB Flash Drive Memory Card Slot 1 x microSDXC File System Support USB Flash Drive: exFAT Compatibility OS Compatibility macOS 15 or LaterWindows 10.1803 or LaterWindows 11iPadOS Included Software None Compatible Software (Not Included) Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software Mobile Device Compatibility iPad Power Power Requirements AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) or USB Bus Power AC/DC Power Adapter 15 VDC at 2 A (Included) Physical Anti-Theft Features Kensington Security Slot Dimensions 12.2 x 10.7 x 3.3" / 30.9 x 27.3 x 8.3 cm Weight 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg
