Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Production Console

Here are some of its key features:

• Preamps: Features four ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps™ with up to $76\text{ dB}$ of gain, allowing you to use low-output dynamic microphones (like the Shure SM7B or RØDE PodMic) without an external preamp or “Cloudlifter.”
• Inputs and Outputs:
  • 4 high-quality Neutrik combo jacks for microphones, line-level sources, or instruments.
  • 4 high-power headphone outputs with independent volume controls.
  • Balanced 1/4-inch line outputs.
• Mixer and Channels:
  • 6 physical faders and 3 virtual faders for a total of 9 individually assignable channels.
  • Dual USB-C interfaces to connect two computers or mobile devices simultaneously for flexible routing (e.g., streaming and recording on separate devices).
  • Advanced Bluetooth connectivity for high-quality phone call integration and music playback.
• SMART Pads: 8 fully programmable SMART pads with bank switching (for up to 64 actions). These can trigger:
  • Audio files (jingles, sound effects).
  • Voice effects (reverb, echo, robot, etc.).
  • Mixer actions (fades, music ducking, bleeping).
  • MIDI commands.
• Audio Processing: Studio-grade APHEX audio processing on-board, including Aural Exciter™, Big Bottom™, Compellor™ master compressor/leveler, as well as a compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, de-esser, and three-band equalizer for each channel.
• Recording: Multitrack or stereo recording directly to a microSD card or an external USB storage device/computer ($24\text{-bit}/48\text{ kHz}$).
• Interface: Large 5.5-inch high-definition touchscreen with haptic feedback and a rotary encoder for intuitive control and navigation.

Compared to the original RØDECaster Pro:

The RØDECaster Pro II offers significant upgrades, including:

• Higher quality, quieter preamps with more gain (Revolution Preamps™).
• Combo-jack inputs for connecting instruments/line-level devices, not just XLR microphones.
• A more powerful quad-core audio engine.
• More flexible channel routing (faders are fully assignable).
• More advanced and customizable SMART pads.
• Dual USB-C connections for multi-device integration.
• A larger touchscreen with haptic feedback.