RODE RODECaster Pro II Integrated Audio Production Studio

The RODE RODECaster Pro II is an integrated audio production studio for podcasters, streamers, and musicians, combining four combo inputs, nine mixer channels, onboard processing, and recording in one console.

Four Neutrik combo jacks take microphones, instruments, and line-level devices. RODE’s Revolution Preamps provide up to 76 dB of gain at -131.5 dBV equivalent input noise, so a microphone booster or lifter is not needed.

Aphex Processing

Aphex processing runs on board, with emulations of the Aural Exciter, Big Bottom, and Compellor master compressor and leveler. Each channel also has a compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, de-esser, and three-band equalizer. Presets and the VoxLab processing editor set the sound from the touchscreen or rotary encoder.

Controls and SMART Pads

A 5.5-inch high-definition touchscreen with haptic feedback and a rotary encoder handle navigation. The nine channels are individually assignable, with six physical faders and three virtual faders. Eight SMART pads with bank switching give eight banks of eight, for 64 actions in all. A pad can fire sound effects, music beds, samples, or jingles, add voice effects such as reverb, echo, pitch, and robot, send MIDI commands, or run mixer actions such as fade-ins and fade-outs. The free RODECaster App for Mac and Windows controls device functions, audio processing, and settings, and updates the firmware.

Connections and Recording

Dual USB-C interfaces connect two computers or mobile devices at once, and Bluetooth carries phone calls and audio streaming. The built-in wireless receiver connects up to two RODE Series IV transmitters, including the Wireless PRO, Wireless GO II, and Wireless ME. A range of RODE USB microphones can add another mic input. Four headphone outputs and balanced 1/4″ line outputs handle monitoring. Recording goes to a microSD card, USB storage device, or computer, in multitrack or stereo. With the latest firmware, RODE CallMe connects remote guests over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Good to Know

The RODECaster Pro II has no TRRS headset input. A wired connection to an iOS device uses the RODE SC15 or SC19.

Features

• Four Neutrik combo inputs for microphones, instruments, and line-level devices
• Revolution Preamps with -131.5 dBV EIN and 76 dB of gain
• Nine assignable channels with six physical faders and three virtual faders
• Quad-core audio engine with Aphex processing and onboard effects
• Eight programmable SMART pads with bank switching
• Dual USB-C interfaces and Bluetooth for phone calls
• Built-in wireless receiver for up to two RODE Series IV transmitters
• Multitrack or stereo recording to microSD, USB storage, or a computer
• Four high-power headphone outputs and balanced 1/4″ line outputs
• Designed and made in Sydney, Australia