PGN005 – Antelope Audio Zenith 2

I’m Hank Davis, and this is Podcast Gear News for November 2025 (Your monthly podcasting equipment news show).After last month's episode RODE launched the RODECaster Video S. The RODECaster Video S is a slimmed down version of the RODECaster Video and retails for $499 as opposed to the nearly $1200 of the original device. It has 3 HDMI inputs instead of 4, 1 HDMI output instead of 2, 1 USB-C input for a camera or microphone instead of 2, 4 less buttons for triggering scenes, media, inputs, and overlays, plus RODE opted for internal storage instead of offering a micro SD port. If you’re looking to spruce up your recordings with brightly colored accessories, RODE now has the PSA1+ studio boom arm in multiple colors including: orange, red, blue, pink, purple, and green. The arms retail for $139.00. RODE already offers HDMI, USB-C, PodMic windscreens, and their wireless lavalier mics in a myriad of colors.Antelope Audio has the Zenith 2 on deck which is a 2x2 USB-C bus-powered compact audio interface. Equipped with discrete 6-transistor preamps derived from the Origin Studio SC and 123 dB of dynamic range in AD/DA conversion, with a bit depth of 32-bit  and a sample rate up to 192 kHz the Zenith 2 packs a punch. Coming in at $299.00 this audio interface has the versatility for musicians and content creators alike.SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@FreePodcastToolsPROMO:If you would like to support Podcast Gear News, I have individual & business level Patreon, and also PayPal links in the description. Your support is greatly appreciated.FREE PODCAST TOOLS DONATIONS PAGE (PAYPAL): https://freepodcasttools.com/support/PATREON BUSINESS SUPPORT TIERS: patreon.com/freepodcasttoolsPATREON INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT TIERS: patreon.com/freepodcasttools2Beyerdynamic Introduced the DT 270 PRO headphones. A compact entry into beyerdynamic’s PRO range, the DT 270 PRO headphones claim to deliver balanced sound with durable construction, and flexible usability. Designed and developed in Germany, the DT 270 PRO headphones retail for $159.99 US. At just 45 ohms these headphones will work with a wide range of devices. The headphone accessories include a coiled 3.5mm cable, USB-C to 3.5mm female adapter, 1/4" adapter, and a drawstring bag.Austrian Audio launched a pair of headphones of their own with the limited-edition Hi-X18 5-year anniversary closed-back over-the-ear headphones. The Hi-X18 headphones retail for $149 and look absolutely stunning.sE Electronics recently launched the 25th Anniversary edition X1 A microphone in red and white. The mic has all the same specs and switches as the original, however the anniversary version comes in red or white and has 25 stamped on the mic under the sE logo. The 25th Anniversary edition retails for $129 US.COMING SOON:I’ve put together a fake mockup of what I think could be the next innovation in content creation audio interfaces. That video will be available on my YouTube channel in December.SUBSCRIBE/SHARE: PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/podcast-gear-news/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@FreePodcastToolsON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:I recently reviewed Golden Age Project’s FC1 MKIII that retails for just $99. I compared it to the $799 (and my personal favorite mic) Lewitt LCT 540 S. The results of that comparison might shock you. I also reviewed Saramonic’s Blink500 ProX B8 wireless lavalier set, and did a deep-dive review of Zoom’s PodTrak P4next.ERRORS OR OMISSIONS: If you’re a product manufacturer and I got something wrong, feel free to use the contact email in the podcast feed or my contact on the freepodcasttools.com website.Thank you for listening to Podcast Gear News. I’ll catch you next month.