RODE X Streamer X Audio Features Review

In this episode we take a detailed look at the highlights of the audio features available on RODE X’s Streamer X, and compare the quality of the Streamer X’s mic preamps to the preamps of two other popular podcast/livestream mixers. Then we recommend some recording tips and tricks that will help you make the most of these preamps’ high-quality sound.

Check out our recent livestream using the Streamer X right here:    • Sound for Video Session: Hardware vs ...  

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. https://school.learnlightandsound.com

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- RODEX Streamer X integrated audio interface and capture card — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/YW3LpSV
- Mackie DLZ Creator Digital Mixer for Podcasting, Streaming, and YouTube — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/42KrX0
- RODECaster Pro II Podcast and Streaming Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/iFlEMB
- Earthworks Ethos XLR Broadcast microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/8G8UdBB
- SHURE SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/GYU7dHy
- RODE NT1 5th Generation Large Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/WR4dk
- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure https://geni.us/y6ym5V
- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/AuMKRr
- Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H https://geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47

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Index
00:00 Summary
00:10 Intro + signal chain
00:52 Preamp quality
01:40 Testing self-noise
03:50 Other considerations
05:33 Inbuilt processing
06:10 RODE Unify app
06:24 Brief mention of video capabilities
06:56 UI overview
08:13 Headphone amplifier
09:44 More on Unify + OBS
10:20 My Take
11:20 Please buy my courses