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General

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Series

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RØDE X1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The page title reads RØDE X, the maker's streaming and gaming line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MJBUDSTALKRBLK4, MJBUDSTALKRWHT41Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Product data SKU MJBUDSTALKRBLK4 (black). The white page has MJBUDSTALKRWHT4.2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-whiteRead 15 October 2026SKU MJBUDSTALKRWHT4 in the product data. The description text of this page is copied from the Talk GO (2 condensers, Bluetooth, 130 g) and is not used.

XDM1001Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026SKU XDM100 in the product data of the page.7Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/xdm-100.jsonRead 15 October 2026Variant SKU XDM100.

GTIN / EAN

0812887017565, 08128870195834Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026JLab store product feed lists barcode 812887017565 for SKU MJBUDSTALKRBLK4. It is written here as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero. The UPC check digit is valid.5Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-white.jsonRead 15 October 2026JLab store product feed lists barcode 812887019583 for SKU MJBUDSTALKRWHT4. It is written here as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero. The UPC check digit is valid.

06988130094427Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/xdm-100.jsonRead 15 October 2026The RØDE brand store feed lists barcode 698813009442 for SKU XDM100. It is written here as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero, as for the other RØDE files.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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26 October 20229Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/rode-launches-rode-x-streaming-and-gaming-division-and-introduces-unify-virtual-mixing-solutionRead 15 October 2026Article dated 26 October 2022, the launch day of RØDE X. Pro Video Coalition and Mixdown carry the same news on 26 and 27 October 2022.

Status

Available1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The JLab US store sells the JBuds Talk at 99.99 USD and the SKU is in stock.

Available1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The US page lists the XDM-100 at 249 USD. The product data shows no discontinue date.7Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/xdm-100.jsonRead 15 October 2026The brand store sells the XDM-100 at 259 USD.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$2491Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Current US page price. It matches the 249 USD launch price in RØDE's launch release as reported by audioXpress. The brand store lists 259 USD.9Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/rode-launches-rode-x-streaming-and-gaming-division-and-introduces-unify-virtual-mixing-solutionRead 15 October 2026The XDM-100 is available for US 249 dollars. Tax is not stated. The launch release also printed 24-bit/96 kHz conversion, which the maker's later documents give as 48 kHz.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 28 December 2022: 249 USD MSRP.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€29910Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026Test of 21 December 2022, Germany: Preis and UVP both 299 euro. VAT treatment is not stated and German list prices include VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026JLab sells Black and White as separate store pages with the same specs.2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-whiteRead 15 October 2026JLab store page for the white JBuds Talk at 99.99 USD, in stock.

Black1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Variant colour in the page data: Black. No other colour is offered.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Condenser1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs and product description: condenser microphone (3 Condensers).

Dynamic1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Premium dynamic capsule. The spec table lists Capsule: Dynamic.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Acoustic and electrical specifications: Capsule, Dynamic.

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

14mm1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Mic Size (3) 14 mm. The product description says 3 x 14mm condenser.

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CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

31Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Total Microphone(s) 3 Condensers.

11Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The page names one dynamic capsule in the singular. It prints no capsule count.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, Stereo1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Four directional pattern modes: Cardioid, Omni, Stereo and Bi-directional.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: recording setting dial with Cardioid (record front), Omni (record all surroundings), Bidirectional (record front and back) and Stereo (record front, left and right).

Cardioid1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Polar Pattern, Cardioid.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Acoustic and electrical specifications: Polar Pattern, Cardioid. The sheet also draws the polar plot at 1 kHz.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The guide names the front of the microphone as the side to talk into. It prints no pattern name, which comes from the datasheet.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026Richtcharakteristik: Niere, which is cardioid.

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

Side address3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026In use page: the correct position is speaking at the front face of the upright body, and the horizontal position is marked incorrect.

End address3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The XDM-100 is an end-address microphone. You talk into the top of the microphone body rather than the side.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min50 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs and product description: 50Hz~20KHz. The older Talk page of the same store prints Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz in its description and 50Hz~20KHz in its spec table, so JLab is not consistent. The JBuds Talk values are stored.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance is printed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The sheet draws the response curve.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026Frequenzgang von 20 bis 20.000 Hz.

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

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Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

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Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

120dB SPL1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Max SPL 120 dB. The page names no distortion limit.

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Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

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Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

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Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

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Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

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Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

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Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

USB1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Connects over USB. Plug and play with a USB-C to USB cable. No drivers or software needed.

USB1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Device Connectivity, USB-C. The only analog output is the 3.5 mm headphone output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: USB-C.

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

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USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

USB-C3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: USB-C power input on the rear. Setup page: the cable plugs into the USB-C input.

USB-C1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Device Connectivity, USB-C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: USB-C.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Overview item 4 is the USB-C connector.

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-A1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The Includes line and the page description say a USB-A to USB-C cable, and the manual drawing shows a USB-A plug on the computer end. The tech spec row Cable Type C to C conflicts, so this follows the three USB-A statements.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup drawing shows a USB-A plug on the computer end. Tips: it will only work with a USB-A input with an operating system.

USB-C3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The microphone comes with a 3m USB-C to USB-C cable for plugging into a computer. The USB-A alternative is a separate cable, the RØDE SC18.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

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3m3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The microphone comes with a 3m USB-C to USB-C cable.

Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

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Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

24bits1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Bit Depth 24-bit.

24bits1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Bit Depth 24-bit.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24-bit.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 202624 Bit.

Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

96kHz1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Sample Rate 96KHz.

48kHz1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Sample Rate 48kHz. RØDE's launch release printed 24-bit/96 kHz, which no RØDE document repeats.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sample Rate: 48 kHz.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 202648 kHz.

32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

No1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The page lists only 24-bit, so there is no 32-bit float format.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Only 24-bit is listed and no 32-bit float format is named, so false.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: 3.5mm Input Yes, Hear Yourself / Mic Monitoring Yes. The manual labels the jack HEADPHONE AUX. The page text says a 3.5mm input lets the speaker monitor their own mic feed in real time through headphones.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: HEADPHONE AUX jack on the rear.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Analog Outputs, 3.5mm Headphone Output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analog Outputs: 3.5mm Headphone Output.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The XDM-100 features a 3.5mm output for connecting headphones.

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026The page says the 3.5mm jack lets the speaker monitor their own mic feed in real time through headphones. The words zero latency are not on the JBuds Talk page. The Talk launch release (audioXpress, 2020-04-30) calls the same 3.5 mm monitoring zero-latency, and the Talk is the model JLab says was upgraded to the JBuds Talk.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: zero-latency headphone output with level control and mute button.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The 3.5mm output monitors audio directly from the microphone with no latency. With UNIFY, zero-latency monitoring is on by default and cannot be turned off.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026A latency-free headphone output on the front.

Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

Gain, Headphone volume, Mute, Polar pattern1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Controls for Volume, Gain and Quick Mute. The four pattern modes are selected on the mic, see the manual.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls page: volume/gain wheel (press and hold to switch volume and gain), mute on/off with a quick press and a recording setting dial for the four patterns. The LED ring shows volume, gain and mute.

Headphone volume, Mute1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: zero-latency headphone output with level control and mute button. The user guide says the mute function needs UNIFY.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026One knob sets the headphone output level. With UNIFY, pressing it mutes the microphone. Without UNIFY, pressing it turns zero-latency monitoring on and off. There is no gain control on the microphone.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026A rubber level-control dial that works as a mute button when pressed.

Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

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Compressor, Noise gate, High-pass filter, Exciter or bass enhancer1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: internal DSP for advanced APHEX voice processing, with a compressor, a high-pass filter, the Aural Exciter, Big Bottom and a noise gate. Aural Exciter and Big Bottom are stored as exciter or bass enhancer. The page does not say whether the settings stay in the microphone when UNIFY is closed.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026With UNIFY and processing active, the guide says all the processing is handled internally by the microphone.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026A built-in DSP chip runs Aphex processing: a switchable 75 Hz or 150 Hz high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom, set in UNIFY.

Mounting and accessories

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

5/8 inch, 1/4 inch3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Assembly page: 5/8" and 1/4" assembly with a 1/4" inset. The product page names a 5/8 inch input for swivel mounting.

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Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

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Included1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: professional pop filter, shock mount and headphone extension cable included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: PSM1 Shock Mount.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The XDM-100 comes with a studio shock mount that holds the microphone on an elastic suspension.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026An all-metal shock mount is included.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

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Foam windscreen1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: professional pop filter included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: Pop Shield. The sheet shows a foam shield.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The microphone comes with a high-quality foam pop shield that slides over the grille.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The external pop filter has a silicone cage and cuts plosives. The review also calls the capsule's own pop protection just okay, which RØDE does not claim.

Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026What's In The Box lists Microphone, Mic Stand and Charging Cable. The manual shows a tripod base assembled to the microphone.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Assembly page: base assembly with a folding tripod leg screwed to the microphone. Setup page drawing shows the microphone on a tripod.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The complete included accessories list has no desk stand. The shock mount is a separate item and no stand is listed.

Design and build

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Housing material

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Full metal housing13Retailer pagekirstein.de/en/Live-Studio/Microphones/Large-diaphragm-Microphones/Rode-X-XDM-100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Product text: heavy, ultra-durable full metal housing. RØDE names no metal and prints no material in its own documents.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Lighting LEDs Yes. The manual lists 11 selectable LED interface modes, including color fade, color wipe and rainbow.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED interface list: 1 color fade, 2 color wipe, 3 rainbow, 4 blue, 5 purple, 6 green, 7 cyan, 8 yellow, 9 orange, 10 pink, 11 white. A rear button turns the interface on and off and switches it.

No3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The only light in the overview is item 6, a status LED. The pop shield has a transparent portal that lines up with the LED. No decorative lighting is described.

Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

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UNIFY1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: complete audio solution with the included virtual mixing software UNIFY. The page also links RØDE Central.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The XDM-100 is optimised for use with UNIFY, which is free with any RØDE X microphone.4Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/unify/getting-startedRead 15 October 2026UNIFY getting started guide. It names the XDM-100 as a source and as a USB microphone that works with the software.

User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

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Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The page describes RØDE Central as the app to update compatible devices to the latest firmware. The UNIFY guide covers the XDM-100 update.4Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/unify/getting-startedRead 15 October 2026UNIFY tells you when a firmware update is available for your microphones and updates them with one click. The guide names the XDM-100 as a supported USB microphone.

Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026FAQ: compatible with PC, Mac and Chromebook operating systems. The manual says it works with almost any recording software on macOS, Windows or Linux, and will not work through most tablets or mobile phones, so no mobile OS is stored.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Works with almost any recording software installed on macOS, Windows or Linux. Setup text lists Windows 7, 8, 10 and macOS 10.10 or higher. It will not work through most tablets or mobile phones due to their power limitations.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026UNIFY and RØDE Central requirements on the page: macOS 12 or later and Windows 10 version 1803 or later. The datasheet gives the microphone's own minimum as macOS 10.12 and Windows 10.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026OS Requirements: MacOS 10.12 and Windows 10.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The guide says UNIFY is available for Windows. The product page and the datasheet list macOS too.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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PlayStation11Maker product pagehelp.rode.com/hc/en-us/articles/11677679549455-R%C3%98DE-USB-Microphone-Compatibility-List-for-the-PlayStation-5Read 15 October 2026RØDE's PlayStation 5 USB microphone compatibility list marks the XDM-100 compatible, with direct monitoring and a note that it may have lower audio output. The help center blocks automated fetching, so the entry was read through search result text. No Xbox or Switch list was found.

Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

Width70.1Height134.9mm(2.8 × 5.3 in)1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs print Product Length 5.31 in, Width 2.76 in and Height 2.09 in. Stored as exact conversions rounded to 0.1 mm. The mic is used upright, so the longest side (5.31 in) is the height and the 2.76 in side is the width. The 2.09 in side is left out. The older Talk page prints 135 x 70 x 63 mm, so the third side is not consistent between the two pages.

Width52Height62Depth213mm(2 × 2.4 × 8.4 in)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Dimensions (mm) 213 (L) x 52 (W) x 62 (H). See the datasheet entry for how the axes are stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mechanical specifications: 52 (W) x 213 (H) mm, from the front view drawing, which marks 213 mm along the body and 52 mm across the base. The rode.com spec table prints 213 (L) x 52 (W) x 62 (H) mm. Stored with the 213 mm length as depth toward the speaker, 52 mm as width and 62 mm as height, for the microphone lying on its shock mount with the level control up. Thomann prints the same three numbers as 62 x 52 x 213 mm (W x D x H) for the upright microphone, so the axis of the 62 mm side is not certain.12Retailer pagethomannmusic.hu/rode_x_xdm_100.htmRead 15 October 2026Microphone dimensions (W x D x H) 62 x 52 x 213 mm. The numbers match the maker's three values with different axes.

Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

215g(7.6 oz)1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Product Weight (Total, g) 215. The description says the microphone body weighs 215 grams. The Talk page prints Weight (Microphone Body) 215gr and 412.7gr with the stand.

700g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Weight (g) 700g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mechanical specifications: Net Weight (g) 700g.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026Features list: Gewicht 700 g.12Retailer pagethomannmusic.hu/rode_x_xdm_100.htmRead 15 October 2026Weight 700 g.

Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

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CE, UKCA, FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B), KC (South Korea)5Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1065/0927-0867-02-02%20XDM-100%20QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide: FCC Part 15 Class B statement, CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) and South Korea ID R-R-R72-XDM-100. Power is 5 Vdc, 0.1 A.6Regulatory filingedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100%20-%20EU%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity for the XDM-100 dynamic USB microphone (EMC, low voltage, RoHS and REACH). RØDE also links a UKCA Declaration of Conformity at https://edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100%20-%20UKCA%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity.pdf.

In the box

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In the box

JBuds Talk Microphone, 5/8" Input for Swivel Mounting, 6.5ft USB-A to 90-Degree USB-C, JLab 2 Year Limited Warranty1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Includes line copied from the tech specs: JBuds Talk Microphone, 5/8" Input for Swivel Mounting, 6.5ft USB-A to 90-Degree USB-C, and JLab 2 Year Limited Warranty. The tech spec table prints Cable Length 5 ft and Cable Type C to C, which conflicts with the 6.5 ft USB-A cable in this line, so the cable length is not stored.

XDM-100, Pop Shield, PSM1 Shock Mount, SC29 USB-C to USB-C cable, 3m Headphone Extension Cable2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: PSM1 Shock Mount, SC29 USB-C to USB-C cable, 3m Headphone Extension Cable and Pop Shield. The microphone itself is added as XDM-100.13Retailer pagekirstein.de/en/Live-Studio/Microphones/Large-diaphragm-Microphones/Rode-X-XDM-100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Delivery contents: the XDM-100, a foam pop filter, a PSM-1 shock mount, a 3 m headphone extension cable and a 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable. This matches the datasheet.

Links

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Product page

jlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-black1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026

rode.com/en-us/products/xdm-1001Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026RØDE US product page of the XDM-100 in the RØDE X line.

Spec sheet

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edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026RØDE two-page datasheet, created July 2023.

Manual

help.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026JLab JBuds Talk Microphone Manual, 3 pages, English.

rode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-1003Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026RØDE web user guide of the XDM-100. The page also links the product manual PDF (quick start guide).

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-talk-usb-microphone-blackRead 15 October 2026Free shipping, 2-year warranty and 30-day returns. Includes: JLab 2 Year Limited Warranty. The manual calls it a two year limited warranty.3Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Your warranty: two year limited warranty.

1year8Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/support/warranty-termsRead 15 October 2026All RØDE products are covered by a limited warranty for one year from purchase. Some products can be extended through the RØDE warranty portal after registration. Only the base term of 1 year is stored.

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