RODECaster Pro II Review

In this week’s episode, we have a look at the new RODECaster Pro II. This follow-up to the original RODECaster Pro is an ‘integrated audio production studio,’ as well as a user-friendly audio recorder and interface for streaming and podcasting. It’s also something of a real-time digital audio processor, sound pad playback device, 4-way headphone amplifier, livestream MIDI controller, and overall purpose-built computer. Because this is a deep product, we’ll just scratch the surface in this video by giving you an overview of the feature set as well as walk through some sound quality and functionality tests. In future episodes we’ll take a deeper dive into some of the specific features and use cases discussed here. Let’s take a closer look!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- RODECaster Pro II audio recorder/interface — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/iFlEMB
- SHURE SM7B microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon https://geni.us/GYU7dHy
- SHURE MV7 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/bTlN3S
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- Canon C70 camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
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Index:
00:00 Start
00:10 Summary
00:20 Introduction
01:14 What is the RCP II?
02:09 What it is NOT?
03:37 Who is the RCP II for?
04:30 VoxBox and Advanced modes
05:30 Inputs for mics, instruments, line
05:42 Headphone jacks
06:29 Channels and faders
06:46 Back channel feature
6:59 Revolution preamplifiers
07:25 3 USB ports
08:38 Screen & main knob
08:53 Smart pads
09:23 Presets
10:04 Record to microSD or via USB multitrack
10:42 Quad core audio engine & effects
12:05 Basic settings — VoxBox
12:29 Bluetooth connectivity
12:42 Firmware updates
13:18 Headphone testing
13:58 Mic input self-noise test
15:02 2 person podcast sample
15:56 Bluetooth phone sample
17:15 No USB iOS call recording
18:03 Phantom power voltage measurement
18:34 Build quality
18:55 Mounting 3/8” and VESA
19:10 Fader quality
19:32 Smart Pads — sensitivity
19:50 Smooth knobs & colored rings
20:07 Main knob quality
20:23 Power button
20:41 Neutrik inputs
21:22 Powering options
22:04 Price
22:23 Original versus RODECaster Pro II
26:22 RCP II vs MixPre or ZOOM F series
29:15 My opinion
31:00 Please buy my courses