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Rockville RCM02 Studio Recording Condenser Mic with Metal Shock Mount
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Rockville RCM02 Studio Recording Condenser Mic with Metal Shock Mount

Bottom line: The Rockville RCM02 Studio Recording Condenser Mic with Metal Shock Mount: Ships with metal shock mount, XLR and 3.5mm cables, and foam cap for a no-extras setup; main trade-off: small 16mm diaphragm captures less low-end body than a 25mm large-diaphragm condenser.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Ships with metal shock mount, XLR and 3.5mm cables, and foam cap for a no-extras setup
  • ✓ Cardioid pattern rejects off-axis room noise for solo streaming and podcast vocals
  • ✓ 126dB max SPL handles loud sources like guitar cabs and screamed vocals
  • ✓ Dual XLR and 3.5mm cabling works with an interface or straight into a sound card

Cons

  • ✗ Small 16mm diaphragm captures less low-end body than a 25mm large-diaphragm condenser
  • ✗ 74dB S/N ratio trails pricier studio condensers on quiet, close-mic passages
  • ✗ XLR path needs 48V phantom power from a mixer or interface you must supply separately
  • ✗ -29dB sensitivity means cheap preamps may need heavy gain, raising hiss

Manufacturer description

The Rockville RCM02 Pro Studio Condenser Microphone delivers professional-grade sound for recording vocals, instruments, podcasts, and streaming. Its unidirectional cardioid pattern captures audio from the front while minimizing unwanted background noise. Built with an all-aluminum chassis and steel basket, this microphone combines durability with a lightweight design. Offering dual connectivity, the RCM02 includes both a 10 ft. XLR to XLR cable for use with mixers or audio interfaces requiring 48V phantom power and a 10 ft. 3.5mm to XLR cable for direct connection to a computer sound card…

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Key Features

  • HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO: Cardioid polar pattern captures clear, detailed sound while reducing background noise, ideal for vocals, instruments, podcasts, and streaming.
  • DUAL CONNECTIVITY: Includes XLR to XLR cable for mixers or interfaces with phantom power and 3.5mm to XLR cable for direct computer connection.
  • PREMIUM BUILD: All-aluminum chassis with steel basket provides durability and lightweight handling, with included metal shock mount to reduce vibrations.
  • COMPLETE ACCESSORY SET: Includes 3.5mm to XLR cable, XLR to XLR cable, metal anti-wind foam cap, metal shock mount, and user manual for a ready-to-use setup.
  • PROFESSIONAL SPECS: Wide 30Hz-20kHz frequency response, -29dB+/-2dB sensitivity, 126dB max SPL, and 74dB S/N ratio for precise, low-noise recordings.

Full Specifications

BrandRockville
ColorBlack
Impedance200 ohm
Model NameRCM02
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberRcm02
Power SourceElectrical
Audible Noise24 db
PREMIUM BUILDAll-aluminum chassis with steel basket provides durability and lightweight handling, with included metal shock mount to reduce vibrations.
Polar PatternUnidirectional
Built-In Mediamicrophone
Connector Type3.5mm jack, XLR
Item Dimensions14.7 x 8.8 x 4.5 inches
Mfr Part NumberRcm02
Number of Items1
Special FeatureStand
Antenna LocationSinging, Streaming
DUAL CONNECTIVITYIncludes XLR to XLR cable for mixers or interfaces with phantom power and 3.5mm to XLR cable for direct computer connection.
Hardware PlatformLaptop
Compatible DevicesLaptop

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