Rode Rodecaster Pro II

Rode Rodecaster Pro II Product Details

Description

Audio Production Studio

Fully integrated standalone unit - and the ultimate audio solution for all for podcasters, streamers, musicians and content creators! The 31 cm wide RØDECaster Pro II offers the latest 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 delve deep into the signal processing parameters.

Mixer

The mixer section of 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

The 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.

Digital sources

The 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.

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.

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.

Signal processing and effects

At the 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.

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.

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 device. Also included is a 3-meter USC-C to USB-C cable.

Features:

• Rode - Rodecaster Pro II
• Fully integrated standalone device with intuitive operation
• 4 Neutrik combo inputs (XLR/6.35 mm) for microphones, guitars, bass and keyboards
• ultra-low noise Revolution(TM) high-gain preamps (+76 dB)
• Dual USB-C audio interface for simultaneous connection of 2 computers or mobile devices
• MFi-certified for digital connection of an iPhone®.
• Wideband Bluetooth® for premium voice quality and wireless monitoring
• 9 freely assignable channels for individual configuration of the mixer, 6 faders, 3 virtual faders
• assignable signal sources: 4x XLR/6.35 mm, Bluetooth®, USB 1, USB 2, SMART Pad Audio
• 8 programmable SMART pads with 8 banks and 2 bank change buttons (for 64 actions)
• for triggering audio, effects, MIDI messages, mixer actions and vision switching
• 4 GB internal memory for SMART Pad audio
• 5.5-inch HD touchscreen with haptic feedback
• Encoder with touch function for navigation and precise parameter settings
• professionally programmed channel presets and VOXLab(TM) Quick Editor
• APHEX® signal processing: Aural Exciter, Big Bottom, Compellor
• High-pass filter, de-esser, noise gate, EQ, compressor
• Studio Effects: Reverb, Delay, Pitch Shift, Robot Voice
• Mix minus and ducking function
• Stereo and multitrack recording to microSD, USB storage device or computer
• 4 headphone outputs, 2 balanced line outputs (6.35 mm each)
• Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection

Technical data:

• Inputs: 4x Neutrik combo (mic/line/instrument).
• Microphone inputs: XLR3-F
• Phantom power: +48 V, separately switchable
• Impedance microphone inputs: 4 kOhm
• Line/Instr. inputs: 6.35 mm TS (Line/Instr. switchable)
• Impedance instrument inputs: 1 MOhm
• equivalent input noise: -131.5 dBA
• Gain: 0 dB to +76 dB
• Dynamic range: 113 dB
• frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• maximum output level: +4 dBu
• headphone outputs: 4x 6.35 mm TRS (stereo)
• headphone amplifier: 250 mW @ 32 Ohm
• line outputs: 6.35 mm TRS (L/R), balanced
• Bluetooth: receiver + transmitter, wideband Bluetooth for first-class voice quality
• USB Audio Interface 1: 2 In/16 Out (Multitrack) or 2 In/2 Out with mix-minus switching
• USB Audio Interface 2: 2 In/2 Out with mix-minus switching
• Digital conversion: 24 bit / 48 kHz
• Recording: to microSDHC or microSDXC card (not included)
• Data transfer: USB 3.0 SD card reader with 130 MB/s
• USB recording: via USB-C to external USB storage device (exFAT, at least 100 MB/s)
• USB recording: via USB-C to Mac, PC or iOS or Android device
• SMART Pad Memory: 4 GB internal memory (for audio files)
• Power supply: 30 W USB-C PD (15 V, 2 A), power supply included in delivery
• Mounts: 3/8" thread and four Vesa mounting points embedded in the base
• Dimensions (WDH): 305 x 270 x 60 mm
• Weight: 1.95 kg