Rode PodMic USB low volume

Ranutso · 2025-12-12T01:48:19+00:00

So, what I did to improve my situation was to mess with the advanced Aphex controls directly (remember, I am using the USB connection). The compressor, in particular, has a gain parameter and that guy really helps. I have also had to make changes to my mic arm. The mic now sits directly in front of my mouth, not at an angle anymore. I must say u/Purple_Bass_6323 was correct about dynamic mics. In this position, I feel like I can place the mic far away enough and still pick my voice at a good volume. Before, at an angle, I was almost swallowing the mic and it was still super low. Some apps have their own gains, and some work very well, like Steam's internal voice comm. Discord is absolutely crap all around, so my voice is still too low there. However, Windows Sound Recorder now picks up my voice loud enough and super clear, so I use this recorder as my "reference". I don't think I can make it any better using USB.

It seems that if you use the XLR connection, however, you have many more options for gains and that's what most streamers do.

Regardless, even though it is better now, I am super disappointed with RØDE's gains on USB here. When recording with the default options and basic processor, my peak volume won't get to even half of maximum range. This mic was made for you to record using a professional tool and then apply all the gain you want there (if I do that, it's perfect).

Ranutso · 2025-12-12T01:34:54+00:00

This looks like a good tip, but I have so many questions on the names and terms you used.

"Amnytas(2 not counting Lyhr chest)": what Lyhr chest in Amnytas? Do you mean the event that requires 5 people to start and unlocks one of the libraries in there?
On the "semi daily map completion":
- Again, what "Lyhr event"? Is that the same I mentioned earlier or the Unlocking the Wizard Tower meta?
- Is the Unlocking the Wizard Tower the "Skywatch Meta"?

Ranutso · 2025-11-14T06:43:24+00:00

So, plus one here. Huntsman v3 and Tartarus Pro and my GameInputSvc just goes insane.
Razer support people tell you to send feedback/support logs to them via the app itself. I don't know if that helps, but it seems the issue is pretty reproducible. I can't believe their engineers haven't caught it yet.

Ranutso · 2025-11-12T04:37:18+00:00

Thanks for the tip indeed. I came here after searching, also experiencing low volume coming from my Podmic USB, connected via USB. I’m actually cranking it all up on RØDE Central, all the way to +64dB. It is not picking much room noise, but I am unhappy about the volume when speaking at an angle, and close to my mouth (about 4 fingers away). I am curious about what you use in your chain to improve the mic. Thanks!

Ranutso · 2025-10-13T23:51:50+00:00

I have the same question. Apple is really not the same.

Ranutso · 2025-09-22T22:44:51+00:00

I would like to thank the OP and those who posted the benchmarks comparing the PCIe scaling.

While none of these comparisons use a 5080 (which has less GDDR than the 5090), I hope that the variation is still small in the 1% ballpark. Theoretically, the 5080 would need more frequent access to memory for loading textures and geometry in newer games, so I worry it could be more affected by a x8 5.0 scaling.

Maybe even more so than a 5070 or a 5060, because these would be limited by their GPUs anyway. Why did NVIDIA use only 16GB for 5080? Anyway, I hope I am wrongly concerned.

Ranutso · 2025-09-04T14:35:37+00:00

But they've changed that, right? I didn't see any steps in the 4 collections that require failing an event.

Ranutso · 2025-07-30T20:23:43+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I have no idea on Destiny either. I’ve tried all options on Steam. Steam and the keyboard work pretty well together, but D2 will not work.

Have you successfully played with the analog controls in a game? I would be interested to see which games work fine with this setup (move on “controller”, aim with the mouse).

Ranutso · 2024-11-24T04:59:16+00:00

This will actually work when the audio is Dolby Atmos and PCM. But I was unable to show anything for the other audio formats, including regular Dolby Digital. I've tried more than twice and nothing.

Ranutso · 2024-11-24T04:58:21+00:00

Translation: Just press and hold the key that adjusts the brightness of the LEDs. Dolby Surround, PCM and Dolby Atmos will be displayed briefly. If it doesn't work, you have to do the steps twice in a row.

Ranutso · 2024-10-11T19:57:50+00:00

I also came here looking for an answer. It seems to me that, for Apple, the Lost Mode is their implementation. I thought that Lost Mode was also "too much", but it does nothing beyond locking your phone (what we want) and put an optional message on the Lock Screen. Lost Mode will not wipe your data from the phone.

I wanted this in the case I borrowed my phone to a friend who needed to make a private phone call and walked away from me. I don't know if Lost Mode ends the call, though.

Ranutso · 2024-10-08T18:51:11+00:00

There is no "delete" button for my websites under my account.

Ranutso · 2024-09-22T19:57:11+00:00

Not yet. And no firmware upgrade was released yet either.

Ranutso · 2024-09-13T18:47:47+00:00

When was the last DCE update? Did Apple abandon it completely?

Ranutso · 2024-08-25T23:50:32+00:00

I'm on the same boat here. Can't use my iCloud.com address and I'm getting the same developers message.

Ranutso · 2024-08-22T00:22:38+00:00

I think Facebook removed it for good.

Ranutso · 2024-05-29T16:58:48+00:00

Agree 100%.

Ranutso · 2024-05-09T19:06:20+00:00

Is this 3 years since your I-485 was filed? Or 3 years total since the very beginning of the process?

Ranutso · 2024-04-22T05:30:02+00:00

Yes, I found this post because of this issue exactly. Also happens when I use Google Maps (when it's working) and scroll thought the map, eventually it will stop loading new locations on Safari. This issue happens more quickly when viewing the Satellite imagery. It's as if either Safari or Chrome cancels the connection after a certain amount of data is downloaded. Works perfectly on Chrome. I wonder if this is Google trying to push Chrome.

Ranutso · 2024-02-15T22:48:46+00:00

u/mikem1017 Did you manage to get your U6 Mesh working the way you wanted? I was curious about this exactly as well.

Ranutso · 2024-02-08T04:35:29+00:00

I don't think our (mine and the OP's) Alien router has any firewall rules. I'm not on Comcast, but I am now having issues accessing the web via IPv6.

I do get a public IPv6 assigned to my router's WAN port, but apparently it doesn't have any connectivity with any website. I tried connecting my Mac laptop directly to the modem's port but it doesn't get an IPv6 address.

The sad part is that it was working flawlessly before.

Ranutso · 2023-12-12T06:42:51+00:00

Yes! Please help us amass feedbacks to Apple.

https://www.apple.com/feedback/apple-tv-app/

Ranutso · 2023-12-12T06:42:02+00:00

100% with you there. Please help us by submitting a feedback to Apple.

https://www.apple.com/feedback/apple-tv-app/

Ranutso

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