Rode XCM50

RØDE X XCM-50 – a professional compact condenser USB microphone optimized for streaming and gaming. Featuring a premium gold-sputtered ½-inch condenser capsule with tight cardioid polar pattern, it delivers highly detailed, natural-sounding voice reproduction with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The XCM-50 offers plug-and-play USB-C connectivity with 24-bit/48 kHz digital conversion, internal pop shield, capsule shock mounting, and zero-latency headphone monitoring. Enhanced by powerful internal DSP and bundled UNIFY virtual mixing software for advanced APHEX audio processing.

Designed specifically for content creators, the XCM-50 delivers professional-quality audio in an ultra-compact, easy-to-use package. The tight cardioid polar pattern minimizes background noise and off-axis sound rejection, keeping focus on your voice while the internal pop shield and shock mounting ensure clean, pure audio reproduction. The gold-sputtered condenser capsule captures even the finest vocal nuances, making it ideal not only for gaming and streaming but also for vocals, speech, acoustic instruments, and voice-over work. The integrated 360-degree swing mount provides flexible positioning for optimal sound capture, whether using the included Tripod 2 desktop stand or mounting on a professional boom arm like the PSA1+.

The XCM-50 features a powerful internal DSP chip that unlocks advanced audio processing capabilities when paired with the included UNIFY virtual mixing software. This combination allows streamers and gamers to apply professional-grade APHEX processing including the legendary Aural Exciter for sparkle and Big Bottom for depth, along with compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, and EQ – all with granular control and zero CPU load as processing is handled internally. The zero-latency headphone output with volume control and mute button lets you monitor your audio in real-time. With its ultra-low-noise Revolution preamp (+76 dB gain), robust metal construction weighing 492g, and complete plug-and-play operation, the XCM-50 provides everything needed to elevate your streaming and gaming audio. Includes 3m USB-C cable, 3m headphone extension cable, and desktop tripod stand.

KEY FEATURES

• Professional compact condenser USB microphone for streaming and gaming
• Premium gold-sputtered ½-inch (12.7 mm) condenser capsule
• Tight cardioid polar pattern for superior background noise rejection
• Internal pop shield and capsule shock mounting
• Plug-and-play USB-C connectivity
• 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio conversion
• Powerful internal DSP chip for zero-latency audio processing
• Ultra-low-noise Revolution high-gain preamp (+76 dB)
• Zero-latency headphone monitoring with 3.5mm TRS output
• Headphone volume control with integrated mute button
• Integrated 360-degree swing mount for flexible positioning
• Maximum SPL: 121 dB SPL (@ 1% THD)
• Compatible with UNIFY virtual mixing software (included)
• Advanced APHEX processing: Aural Exciter and Big Bottom
• Professional audio processing: compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, EQ
• Supports up to 4 USB microphones simultaneously in UNIFY
• Compatible with boom arms (PSA1+) and desktop mounting
• Robust metal construction with black and red design

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Acoustic Principle: Condenser (pressure gradient)
• Capsule: ½-inch (12.7 mm) gold-sputtered condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Address Type: Side
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 121 dB SPL (@ 1% THD)
• Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• Bit Depth: 24-bit
• Preamp: Ultra-low-noise Revolution high-gain (+76 dB)
• Internal DSP: High-pass filter, EQ, noise gate, compressor, APHEX processing
• Digital Output: USB-C
• Analog Output: 3.5mm TRS headphone jack (zero-latency monitoring)
• Headphone Amplifier: High-power output with volume control
• Controls: Headphone volume dial with integrated mute button
• Status Indicators: 2 × LED status lights
• Mounting: Integrated 360-degree swing mount, ¼" and ⅜" thread adapter
• Dimensions: 62 mm (W) × 42 mm (D) × 118 mm (H) (microphone only)
• Weight: 492 g (microphone with swing mount)
• Power: USB bus-powered
• System Requirements: macOS 10.12 or later; Windows 10 or later
• Included: XCM-50 microphone, Tripod 2 desktop stand, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable (SC29), 3m headphone extension cable (3.5mm TRS), ¼" to ⅜" thread adapter, UNIFY software license