๐ŸŽ™ How to use RODE Connect software



In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to use Rร˜DE Connect to pull together podcasts and streams. Rร˜DE Connect is a simple and powerful software solution for podcasting and livestreaming with the NT-USB Mini and even other microphones. With Rร˜DE Connect, you can connect up to four NT-USB Minis to a single computer. The software makes it easy to create professional-quality podcasts . With an intuitive recording interface inspired by the Rร˜DECaster Pro featuring broadcast-style faders, level metering, mute button, multi-channel recording and more, Rร˜DE Connect gives you complete control over your podcast recording.

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Features:
– Connect up to four NT-USB Minis to a single computer – no complex routing required
– Completely free to download with versions for both Mac and Windows
– Access to the NT-USB Miniโ€™s powerful digital signal processing including a noise gate, compressor and the legendary APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom
– Fully featured recording interface, complete with broadcast-style faders, level metering, mute buttons and more
– Virtual channels for seamlessly connecting remote guests, integrating streaming applications, adding music beds and much more
– Automatic mix-minus on every channel for crystal clear, echo-free audio

๐Ÿ‘‹ Additional resources
– Download Rode Connect: https://www.rode.com/software/rode-connect
– Download VoiceMeeter: https://vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/index.htm
– Rode NT-USB Mini on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PjFg73
– How to use OBS: https://youtu.be/ySENWFIkL7c
– How to use Audacity: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKpQrBME6xKm9iJlVHWbJd_xAvtAQy6W

โŒš Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Download Rode Connect
1:38 Add microphones
3:12 Add virtual channels
4:02 Configure mics
5:54 Noise gate
6:38 Compressor
7:01 Aphex: Exciter & Big Bottom
7:34 Configure system sound
8:28 Configure virtual device
9:59 Preferences
11:36 Record audio
12:29 Export audio
14:16 Add non NT-USB Mini mics
16:44 Output to OBS

๐Ÿ“ƒ Watch related playlists and videos
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This Post Has 38 Comments

  1. Ivan Remus

    Hey, Kevin! Excellent video! I have a question for you. I noticed that you also have a Rode NT-USB (the original one). I tried to connect it following your instructions on tying a different mic since this microphone is not supported by the software yet. When I try to use Rode Connect software with OBS and Zoom Meeting is giving me all kinds of error messages. Have you tried to use the Rode NT-USB with the Rode Connect Software on OBS so that you can use OBS as your virtual camera on Zoom Meeting and Rode Connect manages all the audio, including your pc and your mic?

  2. Thank you for this interesting video and the links youโ€™ve put. Does VoiceMeter is also for Mac?

  3. ShortVideos

    That was comprehensive & very helpful, thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

  4. RemekTek Media

    How can I uninstall Rร˜DE Connect from my Mac? I've looked at the s/w, looked on Rร˜DE website, Googled it etc., etc.
    I can remove the software, but it STILL shows up in the Mac Sound Preferences!!! Grrr. How can I get rid of these?

  5. Phillip Siddiq

    Just what I was looking for. Thanks! Question…when I download the software, I can no longer hear anything from my speakers when watching You Tube videos. Need some help here.

  6. Dawid Rauhut

    Hey guys! I have 1 very important question – could you try to remove this software from Mac? I delete Rode Connect, but in Sound Setting I still have icons and settings from Rode, but I remove app. Please, help me, how could I can delete this app with all hidden traps.. :/

  7. Murray Frost

    How do I turn off my microphone monitoring with the headphone jack on the mic? I can't figure out that. I know you can do it for the monitor mix but that's not the headphone jack on the back of the mic.

  8. rawiyahsphere

    Great content and very informative instructional video! Very appreciated! The "Voicemeeter" App you linked ONLY works with Windows PC. Is there a Mac OS version? Or can an audio App like Garageband be used as System Audio?

  9. Chris Goor

    Can you output the zoom call to all the NT USB headphone sockets at the same time?

  10. d66

    Is anyone else having problems? It doesnt matter what my config is my mic is literally picking up anything and everything. About to refund.

  11. MOKSHA Life

    Even with the levels at 32, my exports are very low in volume even thought it feels crisp and loud when I recorded. Any tips? I don't have this problem when recording directly into the camera.

  12. Ed H

    Kind of sucks that there is no mute on the nt usb, oh does it not work with a nt usb ( not mini ) ? As my nt usb does not show up in the software

  13. Great tutorial. But once I connected my NT-USB Mini to the Rode Connect software, it seems to have done something to my mic. The headphone jack goes dead when I close out the Rode software and I can't hear anything out of it in other DAWs. The headphone light on the mic is out too. Thoughts?

  14. Joel Cully

    Ok so I have a RODE NT USB MINI and when I plug it in am I forced to use the headset output on the mic itself or will the computer one work

  15. Peter Robson

    I wonder if anyone can help i cant seem to adjust my levels within my mic it jumps from 30 to 0 with nothing inbetween?

  16. morgenmicha

    On my MacBook Air m1 Rode Connect crashes the Audio Input and Output Devise Settings randomly while the App is Not Running. If i deinstall Rode Connect the error is gone. Any other Mac m1 Users with that same issue?

  17. Sean Young

    There are a few new icons now in Rode Connect. Still trying to understand what they do. An ear and a speaker icon.

  18. Damma Chakku

    Kevin, thank you for this great video. It really helped me out to set thing up.๐Ÿ‘

  19. Bruce Rothwell

    Regarding the Voicemeeter, Banana or Potato software mentioned, it is worth noting that the software is not really "free" — a donation is actually expected if you continue using it beyond an initial testing phase… but that only applies to "personal" usage. However, if using for corporate or other non-personal institutions, there is a license fee.

  20. Fleety Le Bunga

    Lol @4:10 the interface may look intimidating…
    If someone clicks around the Behringer X Air edit interface for 5 minutes and come back to Rode connect, It's like a zen garden by comparison!

  21. James Yin

    Thanks for the video Kevin. I have a question: I've connected my Rode NT USB to the computer, but no available microphones show up in my Rode Connect. I've tried 2 microphones on 3 different computers (2 windows and 1 mac), and none works. What do you think I did wrong?

  22. Thank you so much for this video. When I open Rodeconnect my microphone doesn not show on the software even if itโ€™s connected to the laptop. Iโ€™m not seeing in at the bottom to drag it and drop it in the provided box. Any tips? Been trying to figure this out all day and havent found any videos that talk about this! Thanks a lot Kevin!

  23. Cacti

    WAs this mans mic peaking or was that just me, my rhode mini peaks randomly

  24. I've tried it but i cant stop the listening of my own voice, i dont get why ๐Ÿ™

  25. AT A. Alphasala

    Awesome & Excellent clip. It's very helpful for me,.. take short time for learning and practice! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

  26. Jonathan Swann

    Thanks for the video! I had a challenge with getting the audio to OBS:

    1. When I have Rร˜DE Connect audio coming into OBS, and play audio from a youtube video, it transmits to OBS successfully via the System Sounds channel. However, if I got to any music (youtube or on my PC), it somehow does not transmit. Is this some kind of HDCP?
    2. Lastly, none of my sound effects transmit from Rร˜DE Connect except for the "Sad Trombone", ironically. If I do another sound during the sad trombone at the same time, it will go through… so it's almost like certain "frequencies" of sound transmit.

    Please help! Thanks.

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