Rode showcased a new microphone and two MagSafe mounts for iPhone at NAB 2024 in Las Vegas on Sunday that should serve mobile content creators like podcasters and streamers. They’re the new Rode Interview Pro microphone, the Phone Cage and the Magnetic Mount.
Rode Interview Pro microphone, Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount
Rode Interview Pro microphone
The Australian company said its new broadcast-quality wireless handheld microphone is great for podcasting, streaming and presentations. And it works with the company’s Series IV wireless system products, including the RodeCaster Pro II, RodeCaster Duo and Streamer X.
Rode Interview Pro microphone features 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption and should work within a range of up to 656 feet (200m) with line of sight of a receiver.
However, the mic, which includes physical controls, can be used as a standalone field recorder without a receiver.
And the mic’s pro-grade condenser capsule omnidirectional polar pattern provide detailed voice reproduction even without ideal mic placement, the company said.
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In addition, with Rode’s GainAssist technology, you can control the mic’s audio levels automatically, avoid signal imbalance and prevent clipping. The mic includes 32GB of internal memory for more than 40 hours of recording time.
So Rode Interview Pro ships in early May. But you can preorder now for $249.
Where to preorder: B&H Photo
Rode Phone Cage
As its name implies, the new Rode Phone Cage is a magnetic smartphone mounting system. It includes 33 mounting threads and five cold shoe slots. You can use it to attach various audio, lighting and mounting solutions to a smartphone rig.
Phone Cage includes a MagSafe-compatible magnetic mounting disc Rode said is “incredibly secure.” And cable-management slots help users run cables between iPhone and accessories.
And you can also use Phone Cage as an ergonomic grip for stable handheld shooting, or mount it on a tripod.
Rode Phone Cage ships April 24. Preorder now for $120.
Where to preorder: B&H Photo
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Rode Magnetic Mount
Magnetic Mount helps you easily attach microphones, lights and other accessories to your iPhone.
And while its magnetic effect is similar to Phone Cage, it features three removable arms instead of a cage and a long arm you can attach to a tripod or desk mount.
This one comes out later in April. You can preorder for $90.
Where to preorder: B&H Photo