RCP II RODECaster Pro II Integrated Audio Production Studio User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- Rode
Table of Contents
Integrated Audio
Production Studio
User Guide
STEP 1
In your web browser, head to the Downloads section of the RØDECaster Pro II
product page. Download and install the latest version of the RØDECaster Pro II
ASIO driver. 
STEP 2
Connect your RØDECaster Pro II to a computer via the USB 1 port on the back of
the unit. You will need to use either the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable or if
your computer only has USB-A inputs, an RØDE SC18 cable.
NOTE: The USB 2 port does not support multitrack recording. Ensure you
use USB 1. 
STEP 3
Open Reaper and open the preferences by hitting Ctrl+P and go to the ‘Audio’ >
‘Device’ settings (usually this is what appears by default).
Select ‘ASIO’ as the audio system type at the top of the dialog. Select
‘RØDECaster Pro II’ as the ASIO driver. Ensure ‘Enable Inputs’ is selected and
ensure the ‘first’ is set to ‘1. Left’, and the ‘last’ is set to ’16: USB2
Main Right’. Ensure the output range is set to ‘1: Output L’ and ‘2: Output R’
for first and last.
Enable ‘Request Sample Rate’ and set the rate to 48000Hz.
Deselect the ‘Allow projects to override sample rate’ setting at the bottom of
the dialog.
STEP 4
Create a new track by double-clicking in the area to the left of the timeline.
STEP 5
A new track will appear. Click the red ‘record’ button in the track controls,
and then click the dropdown input select menu that will appear.
This is where you can select the input source for the track. Click on the
‘Input Mono’ option, and a list of available sources from the RØDECaster Pro
II will appear. 
STEP 6
The RØDECaster Pro II multitrack output has 16 channels in total: stereo (L +
R) outputs for the main mix, mono outputs for the four combo inputs, and
stereo outputs for the Bluetooth channel, SMART pad audio, and the three USB
channels.
The audio channels on the RØDECaster Pro II is sent to the multitrack output
as follows:
| Device | Source |
|---|---|
| 1 | Main Mix Output (L) |
| 2 | Main Mix output (R) |
| 3 | Combo 1 |
| 4 | Combo 2 |
| 5 | Combo 3 |
| 6 | Combo 4 |
| 7 | Bluetooth (L) |
| 8 | Bluetooth (R) |
| 9 | SMART Pads (L) |
| 10 | SMART Pads (R) |
| 11 | USB Main (L) |
| 12 | USB Main (R) |
| 13 | USB Chat (L) |
| 14 | USB Chat (R) |
| 15 | USB 2 (L) |
| 16 | USB 2 (R) |
NOTE: The multitrack output configuration is always the same, regardless
of how you have your mixer set up. For example, if you have combo input 2
assigned to fader 6 on your mixer, it will still appear on input 4 in your
DAW. Also, if you do not have an audio input allocated to a fader on the
mixer, it will not pass through to the multitrack output, so it’s a good idea
you have your mixer configured how you will be using it for recording before
setting up the session in your DAW. Generally, you should create a single
track for each stereo or mono audio input, giving you a total of 10 tracks if
you are using all inputs.
In this walkthrough, the session will include all available channels to
demonstrate how to set up each one, but you only need to set up the channels
you are using.
Click on the ‘Input Mono’ option, and a list of available sources from the
RØDECaster Pro II will appear.
Select ‘Combo 1’ to set the Reaper track to record the source plugged into the
first combo input on the RØDECaster Pro II.
STEP 7
To add a new track to your project, double click in the area underneath the
first track.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the other 3 combo inputs to your project if you
are using them. (Note – if you have linked two of the inputs to form a stereo
pair, see below for how to set up stereo tracks).
NOTE: The multitrack output configuration is always the same, regardless
of how you have your mixer set up. For example, if you have combo input 2
assigned to fader 6 on your mixer, it will still appear on input 4 in your
DAW. Also, if you do not have an audio input allocated to a fader on the
mixer, it will not pass through to the multitrack output, so it’s a good idea
you have your mixer configured how you will be using it for recording before
setting up the session in your DAW.
Generally, you should create a single track for each stereo or mono audio
input, giving you a total of 10 tracks if you are using all inputs.
In this walkthrough, the session will include all available channels to
demonstrate how to set up each one, but you only need to set up the channels
you are using. 
STEP 8
To add a stereo track for Bluetooth sources to your project, create a new
track by double clicking on the area underneath the existing tracks (you can
scroll the display to do this if necessary), and click the ‘record’ button.
Select the ‘Input: Stereo’ option, and you will be presented with a list of
paired tracks to choose from.
It is important to note that Reaper will offer you choices of any pair of
channels. This means you can select channels 1 and 2 as a pair, but also 2 and
3. This means some care is needed to ensure you select the correct pair for
stereo sources. Ensure you select the option that is ‘Bluetooth Left,
Bluetooth Right’.
STEP 9
Create a new track by double clicking on the area underneath the existing
tracks (you can scroll the display to do this if necessary) and clicking the
‘record’ button.
Use the ‘Input: Stereo’ option to add the next stereo track. Repeat this
process to add in the other stereo sources, ensuring you select the option
that is the correct pairing (so the same source L and R).
STEP 10
Go to the USB multitrack settings page on your RØDECaster Pro II (settings >
‘Outputs’ > ‘Multitrack’ > ‘USB’) and select either ‘pre-fader’ or ‘post-
fader’ mode.
In pre-fader mode, all audio sources will be sent to the multitrack output at
unity gain, regardless of the fader positions. You can also choose to bypass
any processing you have on your channels. This mode is ideal if you want to
capture a clean recording for editing in post-production.
In post-fader mode, all processing, channel effects, and fader positions will
be included in the multitrack output. This is ideal if you want to do all of
your mixing and processing on the RØDECaster Pro II.
NOTE: any effects triggered by the SMART pads will appear on the stereo
mix but not on the individual audio channel on the multitrack output.
PRO TIP: When recording in post-fader mode, it’s a good idea to also record a
“clean” pre-fader multitrack recording to a microSD card as a backup. 
STEP 11
To begin recording, click the large ‘record’ icon in the transport controls.
All your tracks will now be recorded as configured.
INTEGRATED AUDIO
PRODUCTION STUDIO
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