Multitrack Recording with the RØDECaster Pro

Before you start

Multitrack recording on the RØDECaster Pro is handled on the device and saved to a microSD card. You do not need a computer or online service during the recording itself. To prepare, use a compatible microSD card with enough free space, formatted by the RØDECaster Pro if possible. Confirm that each microphone, instrument or other source is connected to the intended channel and that the current firmware supports multitrack recording on your model. On the original RØDECaster Pro, multitrack output is available on supported firmware versions; the RØDECaster Pro II and later models include this function as part of their normal recording workflow. Close any apps that may be using the microSD card if it is later inserted into a computer.

Step-by-step instructions

The exact names and screen layout vary slightly between the original RØDECaster Pro and the RØDECaster Pro II. The core process is to enter the recording settings, choose multitrack output, then arm and record channels in the same session.

Steps for the RØDECaster Pro II and similar current models:

• Insert a compatible microSD card and wait for the RØDECaster Pro to recognize it.
• Open Settings or Recording settings from the touchscreen.
• Select Multitrack recording rather than Stereo or a summed mix.
• Set each channel that should be recorded separately to be armed or active in the multitrack view.
• Return to the main recording screen and press Record. You can usually keep the stereo mix recording as a reference while multitrack files are also captured, depending on the selected settings.
• When finished, stop the recording and allow the device to finish writing the files before removing the card or powering down.

For the original RØDECaster Pro, check the recording menu for a Multitrack option. If the option is unavailable, update the firmware from RØDE's official support process, then return to the recording settings and look again. The multitrack setting changes what is written for new recordings; it does not usually convert an existing stereo recording into separate tracks.

Keep the process reversible by selecting a test recording first. Use a short session with one short phrase per channel so you can confirm the file naming and routing before recording a full episode or live event.

Check the output

After recording, remove the microSD card safely and open it on a computer. The multitrack files are normally stored in the session folder for the recording rather than as a single stereo WAV. Look for one file per armed channel, often with the channel name or number in the filename, alongside the stereo mix if that mode was enabled.

Import the files into an audio editor or DAW and line them up at the same start point. Play each track independently to confirm that the expected voice or instrument appears on the correct channel and that channels are not combined. Check the recording length and sample rate in the editor, but do not assume that file size alone proves a healthy recording. Multitrack WAV files from the RØDECaster Pro may use a polyphonic WAV container or separate mono WAV files depending on the model and settings, so verify whether your editing software shows multiple channels inside one file or several files.

Common problems and next steps

If the card contains only a stereo file, the most likely cause is that the recording was made in stereo mode or that multitrack was not selected before pressing Record. Run another short test and confirm that the multitrack option remains selected when you return to the main recording screen. If the device shows a card error or stops recording early, test the card with another recording or use a card that meets the recommended speed and capacity for the RØDECaster Pro.

If individual channels are silent, check whether the corresponding channel was armed for multitrack recording and whether the input was receiving signal during the test. A channel can be present in the main mix while its multitrack file captures no audio if the assigned input differs from the one you were speaking into. Phantom power or an unpowered microphone can also explain silence on a condenser mic channel, so verify the input setting for that channel before recording again.

If your editor imports a multitrack file as one combined clip, look for a polyphonic WAV import option or split the interleaved channels in the DAW. Keep a copy of the original card contents before splitting or converting files, and avoid overwriting the original recording while testing.