Røde has released the RødeCaster Duo, a compact version of its RødeCaster Pro II for solo creators or two-person podcasts. It retains the features as the RødeCaster Pro II, in a more compact and portable form factor.
Despite its compact size, the it remains as capable as its predecessor, with the same quad-core audio engine, ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps and studio-quality Aphex audio processing.
Control is via a5.5-inch high-definition touchscreen and tactile rotary encoder for easy navigation and control, accessing a variety of presets and the VoxLab processing editor.
The RødeCaster Duo features high-quality Neutrik combo inputs for connecting microphones, instruments and line-level devices, with two headphone outputs for audio monitoring. There is an in-built dual-channel wireless receiver for connecting two Røde Series IV wireless transmitters, including the Wireless Go II and Wireless ME. RødeCaster Duo also features a 3.5mm TRRS input at the front of the unit for connecting headphones or a headset.
Four physical faders and three virtual faders give hands-on control of up to seven audio channels. Dual USB-C connections and Bluetooth connectivity allows easy integration of remote guests and other audio sources via a computer or smartphone. Six programmable Smart pads can be used to trigger sounds and music beds, voice effects, Midi commands and automated mixer action.
The RødeCaster Duo is compact and lightweight enough to fit into a backpack, for use both in the studio and on the road. Users can record directly to a computer or to an onboard microSD card or external storage device, and can be run off a power bank. The seven audio channels are individually assignable. Every processor – from the three-band EQ to the studio-grade compressor – can be tailored to suit any voice or microphone type, with onboard editing allowing users to fine-tune every parameter. The Smart pads are programmable and there are eight banks for access to up to 48 actions on the fly. Each pad can be colour-coded for identification, as can the audio channels and headphone outputs, and every setting can be saved and reloaded as a ‘Show’.
The RødeCaster Duo is also fully updateable, and will continue to evolve alongside the RødeCaster Pro II, with firmware upgrades unlocking new features and performance enhancements across both consoles.
‘We created the all-in-one podcasting console category with the original RødeCaster Pro in 2018,’ says Røde CEO, Damien Wilson. ‘In 2022, we changed the game again with the RødeCaster Pro II, the most powerful audio console of its kind. We are thrilled to now offer the same features and processing power in a more compact form factor for creators who need fewer audio inputs but don’t want to compromise on audio quality.’
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