RODE Procaster Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Specifications
3 Features
4 Accessories
5 Using the Procaster
6 Documents / Resources
- 6.1 References
- 6.2 Download manual

Introduction

The Procaster has been designed as a no-compromise microphone for On-Air broadcast use.
Featuring a tight polar pattern and tailored for voice frequency response, the Procaster is perfect for every application where a great sounding, rugged microphone with superior ambient noise rejection is demanded.
Please take the time to visit www.rode.com and register your microphone for a full ten year warranty.
While there, you can view studio tips and techniques, as well as browse a comprehensive range of accessories for the Procaster and other RØDE microphones.

Specifications

Acoustic Principle:	Dynamic
Polar Pattern:	Cardioid (See graph)
Frequency Range:	75Hz ~ 18,000Hz (see graph)
Output Impedence:	320Ω
Sensitivity:	-56dB ± 2 dB re 1V/Pa (1.6mV @ 94 dB SPL) @ 1 kHz
Output Connection:	3-pin XLR balanced output between pin 2(+), pin 3(-) and pin 1 (ground)
Net weight:	695g (1.53lbs)
Dimensions:	Length: 214mm (8.425") Width: Ø53mm (2.086")

Frequency Response

Polar Response

Features

Broadcast sound quality
High output dynamic capsule
Balanced, low impedance output
Internal shock mounting of capsule for low handling noise
Internal pop filter to reduce plosives
Robust, all metal construction
Designed & manufactured in Australia
Full 10 year warranty*

Accessories

*Online product registration required.

Using the Procaster

The Procaster is a broadcast-grade end-address microphone, and for optimum results you should address the microphone at a distance of no more than 5cm (2").
The Procaster comes complete with a microphone stand mount (RM2) which should be used to attach the microphone to a good quality stand. The stand mount includes a thread adaptor allowing connection to either 3/8" or 5/8" stand threads.
Alternatively the PSM1 shock mount and PSA1 studio boom arm is optionally available to isolate the microphone from external vibrations.
Always use a high quality microphone cable and ensure that it is wired Pin 1 shield, Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-).
After use the Procaster should be wiped with a dry, soft cloth and placed in its protective zip pouch.
An absorbent crystal pack is supplied with the Procaster.
This should stay in the zip pouch at the head of the microphone when not in use to prevent any build up of moisture. When the crystals turn pink, they can be dried out in an oven at 100 - 150 degrees celsius for approximately ten minutes. Once they turn blue they can be reused.

Technical Support
For information and technical support questions please visit www.rode.com/support