CallMe Adds New Options for Remote Guests on the Rodecaster
RODE’s new CallMe feature makes it easy to add remote guests to your RodeCaster-powered production.
A new feature for the the RØDECaster Pro II and RØDECaster Duo introduces a new way to add remote guests to your production.
RØDE CallMe provides direct, low-latency audio connections over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, giving RØDECaster users the ability to connect to remote guests who are also using RØDECasters or via a web browser. The utility of this is very cool because this process integrates the guest’s audio directly into the RØDECaster for broadcasting or recording. These guests, or “calls,” are assigned to a fader. This is really nice for a smooth production workflow. But it also means that the audio from these calls can benefit from the RØDECaster’s onboard effects.
Like most things these days, the RØDE CallMe feature requires a subscription plan. However, as you’ll notice in the table below, the lowest subscription tier is free.
| Tier | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| RØDE CallMe Lite | Free | One CallMe Channel (connect with a single remote guest); 10 Hours RØDECaster-to-RØDECaster Calling per month; 5-Hour Trial for Browser-Based Connections. Ideal for creators just getting started or those who only occasionally host remote guests. |
| RØDE CallMe | $9.99 USD/month or $99 USD/year | Multi-guest support (2 CallMe Channels), Unlimited RØDECaster-to-RØDECaster calls, Unlimited Web-to-RØDECaster calls, High-quality, ultra-low latency stereo audio. |
| RØDE CallMe Pro | $49.99 USD/month or $499 USD/year | Multi-guest support (3 CallMe Channels), Includes all RØDE CallMe features, plus a host of professional broadcasting tools, Fully integrated IP audio codec with third-party interoperability for remote broadcasting, Advanced SIP calling with support for UDP, TCP, TLS, auto-answer, and customizable quick dials. |
Introducing the RODECaster Video
RODE made clear its intention to revolutionize video production with the launch of the RODECaster Video.
On Tuesday, September 24, RODE unveiled the new addition to the RODECaster lineup. The RODEcaster Pro that debuted in 2018 revolutionized the podcast industry. And the company is hoping to do the same with the new RODECaster Video.
The company describes:
“The future of content creation has arrived! The RØDECaster Video is a revolutionary video and audio production console that combines state-of-the-art video switching, production and recording capabilities with a complete professional audio studio.”
RODE further describes, “The RØDECaster Video’s intuitive interface and dynamic touchscreen give you hands-on control of every element of your show, from switching video and configuring complex multi-source layouts to mixing and processing your audio.”
The RODECaster Video | Credit: RODE
The RODECaster Video features the professional build quality we’ve come to expect from RODE. It gives you the ability to capture up to four HDMI video sources (and an additional two webcams via USB), ISO record all of your tracks to an external USB hard drive, and, something incredible for solo creators, it has intelligent auto-switching technology that can automatically switch your camera angles depending on who’s talking.
The device does lack support for 4K video, which will deter some creators. But, because it’s designed for streaming applications, the 1080p resolution is more than adequate.