![]() The Pro 2 lets you record directly onto an SSD via USB-C or onto MicroSD. While you can easily plug it into a PC or Mac via USB-C and use it as an input and output - either in multitrack or just stereo form - it is a fully self-contained beast. Importantly, you don’t need to have the RodeCaster Pro 2 plugged into a computer to function. The faders feel satisfyingly premium, and the light show when you turn the whole thing on is an especially nice touch. Tweaking settings immediately feels intuitive, and everything is exceptionally clear on the touch screen. Plug in a microphone via XLR on the rear in one of the four ports and a pair of headphones via the 6.35mm jack for listening, and you can then customise the fader and choose your microphone type and gain. ![]() It doesn’t take too long to get used to, but simply, each physical fader on the RodeCaster Pro 2 is dedicated to an individual input channel, whether that’s a mic, an instrument, mobile or tablet. ![]() The first-time set-up means connecting to WiFi and doing some updates, and you’re ready to go. All you need to do is plug the RØDECaster Pro 2 in at the wall and switch it on with the push button on the rear. Set-up out of the box is surprisingly easy. (Image credit: Future) RodeCaster Pro 2 review: Set-up and use If you’re already using a RodeCaster Pro, these updates might not be worth upgrading for, but if you’re choosing between the devices, the extra on-the-fly audio tweaking is much appreciated, and the sound pad upgrades could be essential if you’re looking for speedy streaming solutions. Importantly too, you can customise the sound pads on the Pro 2 for more than just audio with scene changes and MIDI commands to make this a little more like the Elgato Stream Deck. There’s also phantom power if you need it. ![]() This is especially handy if you’re using a Rode mic as there’s an automatic option, complete with programmed levels for each one. Obviously, this depends entirely on your microphone, and there are also presets for each specific microphone type. It’s a joy to be able to tweak each of these to get exactly the sound you prefer, and there’s a real richness to the tone here. Where the original RodeCaster Pro has very simple options with basic on/off functionality, each fader on the Pro 2 has the option to fully adjust the depth, sparkle, and punch of each microphone on the fly using its proprietary VoxLab tech. There’s also a far more granular approach to audio processing on the RodeCaster Pro 2, using Rode’s APHEX processing technology. The Pro 2 has upgraded to USB-C power and can now handle two individual USB-C-connected devices like computers or iPads to use as inputs. This means the loss of two physical faders, but there’s a bigger touch screen on the RodeCaster Pro 2 and a stack of updates inside the console. Sizewise, the RodeCaster Pro 2’s footprint is 2 inches slimmer than the original, making it 12 inches wide which does make a serious difference on your desk. There have been some very big upgrades for the Pro 2, though. Both are all-in-one podcast studios with XLR, smartphone, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, as well as sound pads for stored audio clips and music. Rode calls the RodeCaster Pro 2 “a completely new beast”, but, obviously, there are slews of shared features across both versions of the RodeCaster. ![]() (Image credit: Future) RodeCaster Pro 2 review: Rodecaster Pro vs RodeCaster Pro 2 ![]()
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