Rode RODECaster Pro II + Premium Backpack

Rode RODECaster Pro II

Audio Production Studio

The 31 cm wide RØDECaster Pro II offers state-of-the-art technology with the simplest and most intuitive operation. A 5.5" HD touch display plus encoder with touch function, professional channel presets and the VOXLab Quick Editor ensure a speedy and logical workflow. But if you want, you can also go deep into the signal processing parameters

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Mixer

The mixer section of the RODECaster Pro II can be freely configured: Each of the nine input channels - six physical and three virtual - can be individually assigned to the desired signal. Choices include analog sources connected to the four combo jacks (XLR/6.35mm), Bluetooth®, USB 1, USB 2, and audio triggered via the SMART Pads. The first six inputs have high-quality 100 mm faders as well as select, solo and mute buttons; the three virtual inputs are operated via the display and with the large encoder to the right.

Analog sources

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four Neutrik® combo jacks on the rear panel can be used to connect microphones (XLR) or electric guitar, bass, keyboards and other line sources (6.35 mm). Microphone signals - even those from insensitive dynamic speaker mics - are preamplified optimally and noise-free by the audiophile "Revolution" high-gain preamps. If you use the jack sockets, you can switch the impedance to high impedance for electric guitars in the menu

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Digital sources

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RØDECaster Pro II has a dual USB audio interface with two USB-C jacks and MFi certification for iOS devices. This allows simultaneous connection of two computers (Mac/PC), two Android or iPhones®, or a combination thereof. One can also connect a fast USB storage device for recording

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Wireless

The Bluetooth® section offers premium voice sound quality thanks to wideband technology, and allows music to be played as well as signal output via an external Bluetooth speaker. The RØDECaster Pro II also has Wi-Fi on board, so firmware updates, for example, can be done very conveniently wirelessly

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SMART Pads

The eight color-illuminated trigger pads are programmable and can be used to launch audio files - the RØDECaster Pro II has 4 GB of internal memory for this purpose - as well as trigger MIDI commands, mixer actions (e.g. fade in/fade out) and vision switching. A total of 64 actions can be programmed and stored, as you have eight banks in addition to the eight pads, which can be conveniently switched with two hardware buttons

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Signal processing and effects

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heart of the signal processing are the legendary Aphex® Aural Exciter, Big Bottom and Compellor plus high-pass filter, EQ, De-Esser, Noise Gate and Compressor. Plus studio effects reverb, delay, pitch shifting, and robot voice. Input signals can also be assigned to several effects simultaneously. The mix-minus and ducking functions are also helpful

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Recording

To record podcasts and other audio content, you use an (optional) microSD card, which is inserted into the corresponding slot on the back. Alternatively, you can also use a suitable USB-C storage medium or record on a computer or mobile device connected via USB

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Hardware and power supply

In order to be able to attach the RØDECaster Pro II to tripods or mounts, a 3/8" thread and four Vesa mounting points are embedded in the base. Power is supplied via the included external USB-C power adapter, which can easily be replaced with an optional 30 watt USB-C PD powerbank for mobile use of the unit.

Rode Premium Backpack

Rugged, comfortably padded and waterproof backpack custom-made for the RØDECaster Pro II, but also fits RØDECaster Pro

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harness is made of high quality ballistic nylon; the wide and well padded carrying handle is covered with noble Alcantara®. The

large main compartment has a circumferential 2-way zipper and offers space for the RØDECaster Pro II, its power supply and microphone cables

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also an additional inner pocket for scripts etc

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Behind the main compartment is a separate 16" laptop compartment, also with 2-way zipper and additional inner pocket

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On the back, the backpack offers a large outer pocket with 2-way zipper and four 12 x 10 cm accessory compartments.

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addition, the two open outer compartments on the side for microphone arms such as the PSA1 or PSA1+, but you can also transport drinking bottles or thermo mugs in it. The RØDE Backpack is ideal for all content creators who are on the road with their creative setup

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