RODE Caster Pro II Integrated Audio Production Studio User Guide

: June 8, 2024
: Rode

Table of Contents

CONNECTIONS
POWERING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Important Safety Information
References
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Caster Pro II Integrated Audio Production Studio
User Guide

CONNECTIONS

RODE Caster Pro II Integrated Audio Production Studio -
CONNECTIONS

Connect your RØDECaster PRO II as follows:

Plug the included USB-C power adaptor into the power connector (1)
Use the included USB-C cable to connect USB1 (2) to your computer
A microSD card can be inserted into the socket (3) if required.
The unit can be connected to an ethernet network using the CAT5 (4) socket if required.
Additional UISB devices (eg USB storage devices, mobile phoens etc) can be connected to the USB2 connector (5). Additional cables (eg RØDE SC15 or 16) may be required
Headphones should be connected to the headphone outputs (6). Up to 4 pairs of headphones can be connected.
Monitor speakers can be connected to the Line Out (7) if required.
Microphones and / or musical instruments are connected to the XLR Combi inputs (8).

POWERING THE UNIT ON AND OFF

To turn the unit on, press the red power button on the left of the back panel.
To turn the unit off, press this button again, and then follow the prompts on the screen of the unit.

CONNECTING TO A NETWORK
To connect the unit to a network, either:

Use an ethernet cable to connect the unit to a network router
Connect the unit to WiFi by following the on-screen prompts

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

RODE Caster Pro II Integrated Audio Production Studio - FRONT PANEL
CONTROLS

Multi-function touch screen
Record button. Press to start a recording. Press again to stop the recording.
Channel access button. Press to access channel functions for each fader.
Faders. Slide up and down to control the volume of each audio source.
Mute and solo buttons. Use to mute a specific channel, and to listen to a specific channel in headphone output 1.
Headphone volume controls.
Rotary encoder. Use to alter parameter values in conjunction with the multi-function touch screen
SMART pads. Press to trigger sounds and other actions.
Pad bank controls. Use to switch between pages of SMART pads.

REGULATORY AND SAFETY GUIDE
Manufacturer: RØ DE
Address: 107 Carnarvon Street, Silverwater,
NSW 2128 Australia

EU Importer: RØ DE EU
Address: Neukirchner Str. 18, 65510
Hünstetten, Germany
UK Importer: RØ DE UK
Address: Unit A, 23-25 Sunbeam Rd, London
NW10 6JP, United Kingdom

Important Safety Information

Read and understand the instructions and safety guide completely before using the product.
Ensure both the instruction manual and regulatory and safety guide are accessible to all users, including when passing the product on to third parties.
Only use this product with authorized RØDE accessories.
Do not open the product housing. This will avoid the warranty.
Refer all service and repairs to RØDE-approved service personnel. Service or repair is required for products that have been damaged, exposed to liquid, rain or moisture, or do not operate normally.
Use the product only in the ways described in the instructions.
Do not use the product if it was damaged during transportation.
Keep the product away from liquids and electrically conductive objects that are not necessary for the operation.
Do not use any solvents or corrosive cleaning agents to clean the product.
Do not adjust the control of the product in an environment that requires your attention (Operating machinery, driving, etc.).
Battery cannot be subjected to high or low extreme temperatures, low air pressure at high altitude during use, storage or transportation.
Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

North America
The RØDE Caster Pro II must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are design to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to with the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth an uncontrolled environment.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RØDE could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device is acting as slave and operating in the 2.4GHz (2412-2462 MHz) and 5GHz (5150-5850 MHz) band. Ad Hoc function is supported but not able to operate on non-US frequencies.
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment shall be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & body.
Radio Frequency Exposure Statement for Canada
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in mobile exposure conditions. The min separation distance is 20cm.
Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only. (W52 band)
For USA: The frequency stability of all transmission frequencies of U-NII-1, U-NII 2A, U-NII 2C and UNII-3 meets the requirements of 47 CFR FCC Part15.407(g), and the manufacturer declares that their transmission is maintained at Band U-NII-1, U-NII 2A, U-NII 2C and U-NII-3.
For Canada: The frequency stability of all transmission frequencies of U-NII-1, U-NII 2A, U-NII 2C and U-NII-3 meets the 47 CFR FCC Part15.407(g) requirements, and the manufacturer states that their transmissions remain within the U-NII-1, U-NII 2A, U-NII 2C and U-NII-3 bands.
EU Compliance Statement

RØ DE hereby declares that the RØ DECaster Pro II is in compliance with Radio Directive 2014/53/EU.
A copy of the declaration of conformity is available at http://www.rode.com/
For details of EU representative go to http://en.rode.com/distributors

Operating Frequency Range	The maximum RF Output Power
Bluetooth 2402 – 2480 MHz	3.68 dBm (BR/EDR)

Caution
The RØ DECaster Pro II has been designed to be used with the provided power supply, as use the provided power supply only.
Stop using the power supply unit and any cables if:

There is any damage to the charging port, power connector or power cord.
The power supply unit is exposed to excessive moisture, or liquids is spilled into the power supply unit.
The power supply unit enclosure is broken.

Power Supply Unit Specifications
Model Name: YDSPD030/YDS-PD030/YDS-PD030A
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Line Voltage: 100-240 V
Output Ratings: 20V 1.5A; 15V 2.0A; 12V 2.5A; 9V 3A; 5V 3A

TAIWAN
Note: For regulatory information such as identification numbers go to Settings > System > Information > View Device Information > Compliance & Regulatory

UK|
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USA| FCC ID: 2AEAN-RCPII
CANADA| IC: 20091-RCPII
AS/NZS|
SOUTH KOREA| ID: R-R-R72-RCP-II
Company Name: RØDE
Model: RØ DECaster Pro II
Country of Origin: Australia
TAIWAN| [Include Logo and ID]
JAPAN|

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.