Description

Key Features

• Target Audience: For podcasters, streamers, and musicians

• Inputs: 4 high-end preamps for microphone, line, and instrument

• Controls: 6 physical faders and a large color touchscreen

• Recording: Multitrack recording to microSD card or USB storage

• Call Features: Mix-Minus function for phone interviews and Bluetooth for wireless calls and playback

• Processing: Studio-quality APHEX processing

• Outputs: 4 headphone outputs for host and guests

• Pads: 8 programmable SMART pads for audio, effects, and MIDI commands

• Wireless Connectivity: 2 integrated wireless microphone receivers

RODE RODECaster Pro II Overview

From Evolution to Revolution

Smartly designed for far more than just podcasts, the Rode RODECaster Pro II Black integrated audio production studio expands on the success of its predecessor with enhancements in sound, connectivity, and adaptability, offering an attractive feature set for streamers, gamers, and musically inclined content creators.

This all-in-one solution facilitates advanced work with fluid workflows through a large touchscreen and tactile controls, studio-quality onboard processing, multitrack recording and mixing, assignable sound pads, and extensive customization options. Produce and mix instantly in seconds with up to four microphones, including two wireless, music, pre-recorded segments, and remote call-in guests, all at the same time.

Version II Updates

• High-end boutique-class preamps with a complete redesign and combo microphone, line, and instrument inputs.

• Customizable mixer with RGB color coding.

• Highly programmable SMART pads for triggering sounds, effects, mixer actions, and more.

• Dual USB-C ports compatible with iOS for connecting multiple computers or mobile devices.

• Advanced high-quality Bluetooth input and output, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet.

• Two integrated wireless receivers, one on each microphone channel, compatible with Rode Series IV wireless devices, including the Wireless GO II and Wireless ME transmitters.

4 High-End Preamps

Designed to compete with expensive, high-end microphone preamps, the Revolution preamps offer transparency and detail with an ultra-low noise level of just -131.5 dBV and an incredible gain of up to 76 dB. This allows for ideal recording levels, even for low-output dynamic microphones, without the need for inline preamps like Cloudlifter, lifters, or gain normalization.

The professional-quality Neutrik XLR-1/4″ combo connectors offer connection points for microphones, with +48V phantom power available for condenser microphones, line-level sources, or instruments such as electric guitar and bass. Pairs of analog input channels can be linked to easily record stereo microphone setups, synthesizers, DJ mixers, or outboard gear.

Studio-Quality Processing and Effects

The device incorporates authentic emulations of classic APHEX hardware processors: the Aural Exciter enhances clarity and brightness, the Big Bottom adds warm and deep bass, and the Compellor unifies everything with automatic compression and leveling. Additionally, it features other commonly used processors such as reverb, delay, pitch shifter, equalizer, high-pass filter, noise gate, de-esser, robot voice effects, and more.

Use the VoxLab editor to quickly manipulate parameters across multiple processors using three intuitive controls, or access the advanced editor on-screen or with a computer for more complex editing. Use presets, save your own, and load them whenever you want for immediate access to your favorite settings.

8 Programmable SMART Pads

In place of the sound pads from the original model, the RODECaster Pro II features programmable SMART pads. Each SMART pad can play audio files, such as tracks or sound effects, activate special voice effects, send MIDI commands to software or hardware, or execute mixer functions like fades, automatic music attenuation known as ducking, and audio censoring or bleep sounds.

• Bank-switching buttons located below the panels allow easy access to eight banks, totaling 64 unique actions.

• Select your preferred color for the touch panel backlighting, a practical way to remember which effect corresponds to each pad.

Customizable Multichannel Mixer

The 9-channel mixing console features 6 channels with full-size physical faders of broadcast quality and three virtual channels, with the option to expand via future digital upgrades.

• The physical faders and virtual channels can be freely assigned to the four analog inputs, USB interfaces, Bluetooth, and SMART pads.

• Each channel offers pan control for balance, a mute button, and a listen or solo button pre-fader or post-fader.

• Thanks to channel-specific color coding, you can identify your sources quickly.

Stereo or Multitrack Recording

• Record individual stereo or multitrack files to a microSD card or a USB storage device, such as an external SSD or HDD.

• Choose the uncompressed WAV format for maximum audio quality or MP3 format to save storage space.

• Use the RODECaster Pro II as a high-quality USB audio interface to stream or record to a computer with ultra-fast data transfer.

• The RODECaster Pro II operates at 24-bit / 48 kHz, the industry standard for video production.

Monitoring for Everyone

Four high-power 1/4″ or P10-type headphone outputs provide crystal-clear personal monitoring for the host and up to three guests.

• Independent, color-coded volume controls allow all participants to easily control the level of their own headphones.

• Connect a pair of active studio monitors to the 1/4″ line outputs if you need to amplify content for a live audience, or monitor via a Bluetooth speaker to check the mix on an alternate system.

• The ability to select between high or low sensitivity optimizes the output gain structure, making it easy to adjust levels for any type of headphone.

Ideal Features for Podcasts

• The talkback mode allows the producer to communicate with guests without affecting the recording or broadcast.

• Equipped with advanced Bluetooth connectivity, it can be used for ultra-high-quality phone call integration, crystal-clear audio streaming, wireless monitoring, and more.

• The Mix-minus function on the Bluetooth and USB channels prevents the person on the other end of the line from hearing the echo of their own voice, making the RODECaster Pro II perfect for interviews with remote guests.

Fast Workflow

Save multiple shows with all RODECaster Pro II settings, an ideal way to instantly switch between different types of production, such as podcasts, live broadcasts, and gameplays. Custom presets for Rode microphones and other popular models help you achieve great sound quickly.

The 5.5-inch color touchscreen features haptic feedback, automatic brightness adjustment, and is tilted for optimal viewing. Next to the screen, there is a rotary encoder or knob for efficient navigation and control.

Dual USB-C interfaces allow you to connect two computers or mobile devices simultaneously, opening up a range of possibilities for remote recordings or complex streaming configurations, such as a dual-PC streaming setup.

Additional Features

• Powerful Processing: An internal 1.5 GHz quad-core audio processor offers significant processing power and unlocks potential for future upgrades.

• MIDI Integration: Two-way MIDI communication allows for excellent integration with digital audio workstations or DAWs and streaming software.

• Network Connections: Wi-Fi and Ethernet offer high-speed communication for wireless firmware updates, software integration, and more.

• MFi Certification: USB connections are MFi-certified for seamless integration with iOS devices like iPads.

• Power: Power the device via the included wall adapter or via 30W USB-C PD.

• World-Ready: The unit features 10 built-in languages, including English.

• Continuous Evolution: Fully upgradeable with new firmware made available to all users via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB.

• Protection: Protect your gear with the optional RODECover II, a rugged polycarbonate cover that shields against dirt and dust.

• Flexible Mounting: Mounting options include a 3/8″ female thread for various types of stands and standard 100×100 VESA mounting holes.