Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode we try out RODE’s latest beta firmware update (1.3.2) for the RODECaster Pro II. This update adds a very exciting and much-requested capability: USB microphone support! What does this mean? The RCPII can now be used with most RODE USB mics via a direct USB-C connection, taking the RCPII’s capacity from 4 total mics to 5 and the Duo’s capacity from 2 total mics to 3. In this video we talk through the specifics, demonstrate how to connect your USB mics to the RODECaster, and listen to a sound quality sample compared to two standard XLR mic connections. Let’s take a closer look!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. school.learnlightandsound.com
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com ko-fi.com/curtisjudd
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- RODECaster Pro II All-In-One Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB
- RODE NT-USB Mini USB Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/4bjFJ9d
- SHURE SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy
- ElectroVoice RE20 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/kP1lo
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt
- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V
- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr
- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODE #RODECaster #Firmware #Update
Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 Beta — USB mics with RODECaster Pro II & Duo
00:27 Supported USB microphones
00:47 Control processing from RODECaster
01:29 Monitor from the mic’s headphone jack
02:16 5 microphones at a time!
02:29 First audio interface/recorder to support USB microphones
02:59 Podcast sample with NT-USB Mini and other XLR mics
03:47 Other features in future episode
04:01 Please buy my courses
In this episode we try out RODE’s latest beta firmware update (1.3.2) for the RODECaster Pro II. This update adds a very exciting and much-requested capability: USB microphone support! What does this mean? The RCPII can now be used with most RODE USB mics via a direct USB-C connection, taking the RCPII’s capacity from 4 total mics to 5 and the Duo’s capacity from 2 total mics to 3. In this video we talk through the specifics, demonstrate how to connect your USB mics to the RODECaster, and listen to a sound quality sample compared to two standard XLR mic connections. Let’s take a closer look!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. school.learnlightandsound.com
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com ko-fi.com/curtisjudd
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- RODECaster Pro II All-In-One Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB
- RODE NT-USB Mini USB Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/4bjFJ9d
- SHURE SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy
- ElectroVoice RE20 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/kP1lo
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt
- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V
- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr
- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODE #RODECaster #Firmware #Update
Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 Beta — USB mics with RODECaster Pro II & Duo
00:27 Supported USB microphones
00:47 Control processing from RODECaster
01:29 Monitor from the mic’s headphone jack
02:16 5 microphones at a time!
02:29 First audio interface/recorder to support USB microphones
02:59 Podcast sample with NT-USB Mini and other XLR mics
03:47 Other features in future episode
04:01 Please buy my courses
