Rode Announced the 'Rode X' Collection of Gaming-Focused Products
Colin Smith — October 26, 2022 — Tech
Rode announced a new sub-brand titled 'Rode X.' Rode X will focus on the professional gaming and streaming scenes, with high-quality microphones and software leading the collection. The two microphones in the Rode X collection are the 'XDM-100' and the 'XCM-50.' The XDM-100 is the flagship product, boasting dynamic cardioid condenser technology that ensures only the speaker's voice is picked up, while background noise is automatically filtered out.
The XDM-100 connects to a device over USB-C, meaning it supports most new PCs, laptops, and tablets. Additionally, the device comes with a USB-C to USB-A converter, as well as a shock mount, pop filter, and a headphone extension cable. The interface options directly on the microphone include a volume control for the connected headphones, as well as an input mute for the microphone itself.
The XCM-50 is a more budget-friendly microphone with a desktop-focused design, rather than coming on a mounted boom-arm. This microphone still features cardioid condenser technology and the ability to connect to headphones, but features a smaller microphone capture size, resulting in potentially less quality than its premium counterpart.
The XCM-50 retails for $149, while the XDM-100 comes in at $249.
Image Credit: Rode
The XDM-100 connects to a device over USB-C, meaning it supports most new PCs, laptops, and tablets. Additionally, the device comes with a USB-C to USB-A converter, as well as a shock mount, pop filter, and a headphone extension cable. The interface options directly on the microphone include a volume control for the connected headphones, as well as an input mute for the microphone itself.
The XCM-50 is a more budget-friendly microphone with a desktop-focused design, rather than coming on a mounted boom-arm. This microphone still features cardioid condenser technology and the ability to connect to headphones, but features a smaller microphone capture size, resulting in potentially less quality than its premium counterpart.
The XCM-50 retails for $149, while the XDM-100 comes in at $249.
Image Credit: Rode
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