Swiss Army Mic
The PodMic USB is a super versatile dynamic microphone for capturing rich, broadcast-quality audio in any scenario you can throw at it. Thanks to its dual XLR and USB connectivity, it is just at home in a recording studio connected to an analog mixer as it is plugged straight into your computer, or you can even hook it up to your smartphone for a grab-and-go recording rig. PodMic USB is perfect if you want one flexible microphone that will make your content sound amazing in any context.
Pro Sound When Creativity Calls
Featuring a high-power neodymium capsule, the PodMic USB delivers warm, highly detailed audio with incredible clarity, making it exceptional in speech applications. It features an internal pop filter for minimizing plosives, an internal shockmount to reduce vibrations, and comes with a studio-quality external pop filter to make sure you can capture crisp, clean audio every time.
All-in-one Recording Solution
The PodMic USB features powerful on-board DSP (Digital Signal Processing) powered by APHEX® that makes it easy to capture professional sounding audio. Use VoxLab™ to quickly dial in the perfect sound, or dive deep into the granular controls for the high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, and the legendary Aural Exciter™ and Big Bottom™. Monitor your audio with zero latency thanks to the headphone output, complete with on-board level control for controlling the volume of your audio. The perfect all-in-one recording solution.
Take Your Studio On The Road
Not only can you connect the PodMic USB to your favourite audio interface, mixer, laptop or computer, but it also connects seamlessly with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. This means PodMic USB is the perfect tool for capturing broadcast-grade audio while you’re away from the studio, or just want a more compact setup – it’s a professional and portable recording rig for the road.
Sleek Looks, Built to Last
With its classic broadcast microphone aesthetic and sleek matte black finish, the PodMic USB exudes class, but it is also incredibly rugged and built to last. The PodMic USB is constructed from high-grade components housed in a super durable body, more than capable of surviving the rigours of everyday recording in the home, in the studio and on the road, and comes with an industry-leading five-year warranty.
Acoustic & Electrical
Acoustic Principle
Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Address Type
End
Frequency Range
20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance
460O (XLR)
Maximum SPL
148dB SPL
Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted)
Analogue: 26dBA
Digital: 19dBA
Sensitivity
-57 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.4 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 3dB
Analogue Output Connectors
3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack
Digital
Digital Power Requirements
Via USB: 5V @ 100mA
Output Connection
USB-C
Bit Depth
24-bit
Sampling Rate (kHz)
48kHz
Processing
APHEX digital signal processing
Minimum OS Requirements
Windows 10
Mac OS 10.15
Mechanical
Weight (grams)
900
Dimensions (millimetres)
Length: 123
Width: 109
Height: 110
As an international traveller you are entitled to bring a certain amount/value of goods that are free of Customs duty and exempt Goods and Services tax (GST) into New Zealand. This is called your duty free allowance and personal goods concession. It is important to review these for any purchases you make on The Mall.
Your duty free allowance entitles you to bring into New Zealand the following quantities of alcohol products free of customs duty and GST provided you are over 17 years of age. You do need to be 18 years or over to purchase.
- Up to six bottles (4.5 litres) of wine, champagne, port or sherry or
- Up to twelve cans (4.5 litres) of beer
- And three bottles (or other containers) each containing not more than 1125ml of spirits, liqueur, or other spirituous beverages
Goods other than alcohol and tobacco, whether purchased overseas or purchased duty free in New Zealand, that have a combined total value not exceeding NZ$700 may also be brought as part of your personal goods concession.
When travelling overseas there are legal limits on the amount of duty free alcohol and other goods you can take with you. These amounts will vary depending on the country you are flying into. We always recommend you check the latest limits and exemptions.
Your order can be picked up at an Auckland Airport Collection Point. There is one in departures and one at arrivals in the international terminal. Alternatively, if you are arriving between 11pm and 6am you will be able to collect your order from our lockers. See map
Please bring your order confirmation email and your passport. If you are collecting from lockers you will have been sent an email with your access code, be sure to have this on you in order to collect your order.
If you’re departing Auckland Airport, we recommend that you come to the Auckland Airport Collection Point at least 60 minutes before your flight. If you miss your pickup time or your flight details have changed please let us know as soon as possible.
When you collect your order you will have the opportunity to inspect the items and sign for them.
If you need to return an item, our Collection Point team are there to help you. If you are collecting after hours please return the item to your locker and our team will be in touch as soon as possible. You may also like to view our Returns & refunds which provides information on how this works and outlines the individual retailer's returns and refunds policies.
After Hours Collections
If your order needs to be collected after the Auckland Airport Collection Point desk is closed, your order will be placed in the lockers next to the desk. All the details you will need to collect your order will be provided in your Order Confirmation and Ready to Collect Email.