Rode Broadcast Podcaster Broadcast Quality Cardioid End Address Dynamic USB Microphone, White

The rode podcaster is dynamic end address usb microphone that combines broadcast quality audio with the simplicity of usb connectivity, allowing recording direct to a computer without the need for an additional digital interface. Including an audiophile quality, 18 bit resolution, 48khz sampling a/d converter, the podcaster processes all of the analog to digital conversion internally, bypassing the computers low quality on board sound controller altogether. A headphone output on the microphone body provides zero latency monitoring., so the user can hear exactly what is being recorded, free of delay or echo. The podcaster features an internal pop filter designed to minimize plosive sounds that can overload the microphone capsule and distort the audio output. It is fully compatible with windows 7, windows 8, mac os x computers, as well as several linux distributions. The microphone is bus powered and features a status led to indicate operation. The podcaster is ideal of podcasting, vodcasting, youtube videos, voice recognition software, corporate videos and any production application that requires a simple yet professional voice over microphone. It is also a convenient demo microphone for musicians and song writers that prefers the convenience of a usb microphone but don't want to compromise sound quality. It can also be used as an ipad microphone for the apple ipad (in conjunction with the ipad camera connection kit and a powered usb hub) to provide high quality recording to various ipad audio application such as garageband. The podcaster includes a sturdy rm2 microphone ring mount. For professional applications the psm1 shock mount and the psa1 boo arm highly recommended. Highlights: Features 18 bit resolution and 8-48khz sampling. Windows and mac compatible. Broadcast sound quality 28mm dynamic capsule. 18bit- resolution, 8 - 48khz sampling. Windows and mac compatible Powered by usb bus.