In a major update, Røde has introduced more than 25 additional features to its RødeCaster Pro with the release of firmware v2.0.
Version 2.0 follows on from earlier updates that introduced multitrack recording to the RødeCaster Pro, with Saving Shows & Settings functionality that enables saving and loading of Shows (essentially a snapshot of all sounds and settings) via the RødeCaster companion app, and a Podcast Transfer Mode that allows users to transfer podcasts from an onboard microSD card to a computer directly from the RødeCaster Pro.
New Sound Pad functionality means that the sound pads have been improved with a sound pad indicator on the home screen that tells users which pad is playing and how long until it finishes, easier access to the sound pad configuration screen, more onboard control, and a new Pause Playback mode. On top of this, users can now save eight banks of sounds to their RødeCaster Pro (64 in total).
New broadcast ready features bring access to a number of funtions found in professional broadcast consoles, such as pre-fade listen mode to preview a channel before it is faded in, the ability for the ‘host’ to chat with callers on the Bluetooth, Smartphone and USB channels ‘off-air’, and the option to automatically mute the monitor outputs when faders are open to prevent feedback. Real-time connectivity means that the RødeCaster Pro and companion app now communicate in real-time such that that any changes made in the app are reflected on the RødeCaster Pro immediately, and vice versa.
The RødeCaster Pro’s audio processing engine has also been improved ‘to make recordings sound cleaner, clearer and more sparkly’.
