Is the Rodecaster Pro Really Worth It?

The Rodecaster Pro II is one of my favorite tools ever, but as much as I love it, it’s definitely not for everyone. So let’s take a look at why I love the Rodecaster Pro, who I think it's for, who it’s NOT for, and whether or not it’s worth the upgrade if you already have the original Rodecaster or other similar mixer.

•Rodecaster Pro II
https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
https://geni.us/tbrcp2 (Rode Direct)

•The VESA arm I use for it:
https://geni.us/bOkzyk1 (Amazon)

•My mic in this video is the Lewitt LCT-440 Pure:
https://bhpho.to/3k7cCIS (B&H)
https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)

•And this mount helps me position it perfectly:
https://geni.us/EVwpUG1 (Amazon)

•Zoom PodTrak P4:
https://geni.us/zoomp4 (Amazon)
https://geni.us/podtrakp4 (Sweetwater)

•Focusrite Vocaster:
https://geni.us/vocasterdos (Amazon)
https://bhpho.to/3TJpjGG (B&H)
https://geni.us/vocastersw (Sweetwater)

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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Who the RCP2 is 4
0:36 - Why I Personally Love the Rodecaster Pro
5:00 - Who the Rodecaster Pro IS For
9:28 - Who the Rodecaster Pro Is NOT For
12:49 - Should You Upgrade from the Original RCP/Mixcast/PodTrak/Etc?
15:45 - Extra Tidbits

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•Sennheiser MKH 50: https://geni.us/mkh50 (Sweetwater)
•Sony Video Mic: https://bhpho.to/3ztb6Vb (B&H)
•Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Blue Sona Mic: https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Condenser: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
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•Rode Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
•Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)
•Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)

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Episode 342: Is the Rodecaster Pro Really Worth It?