Rode RODECaster Duo
Rode | mixer | $499
Compact creator mixer/interface with dual XLR preamps and onboard routing for streaming and podcast production.
Key Specifications
- Connection Type: usb-c, xlr, trs
- Operating System: windows, macos
- Sample Rate: 48kHz
- Bit Depth: 24-bit
- Phantom Power: Yes
- XLR Inputs: 2
What These Specs Mean
Sample Rate: 48kHz
Higher sample rate processing preserves audio fidelity through the mixer.
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Higher bit depth in the mixer preserves dynamic range across channels.
XLR Inputs: 2
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
What You Need To Run This
Rode RODECaster Duo has 2 XLR inputs. Recording through them also takes an XLR microphone and one XLR cable for every input you fill.
XLR microphone — the 6 cheapest of 16 in our catalog
XLR cable — 4 options in our catalog, cheapest first
Realistic Total Cost
The cheapest working combination in our catalog, using the least expensive item that satisfies each requirement above. Swap any line for a pricier option and the total moves with it.
Price Position In This Category
At $499, Rode RODECaster Duo is the 25th cheapest of the 27 mixers we list, which puts it in the upper third of the category by price. In the rest of the category the cheapest is XTUGA 4-Channel Audio Mixer at $79 and the most expensive is Behringer X32 Compact at $1,699; the median mixer price is $219. That is $1,200 below the most expensive option and $420 above the cheapest in this category.