As a content creator on a budget, I’m always on the lookout for new pieces of gear to take my setup to the next level without breaking the bank. Today, we’re looking at the Rode PodMic, and I won’t ...

The Rode PodMic is similar in price to many USB microphones we test, but it doesn’t use a USB connection. Instead, like most pro studio mics, the dynamic cardioid microphone uses an XLR connection to ...

The original RODE PodMic was one of the best budget XLR mics for streamers, content creators, and average gamers. The PodMic USB takes additional gear out of the equation and opts for a plug-and-play ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The affordable XLR-based Rode PodMic delivers a clean, ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...