Whether it's music production, podcasting, streaming, or any sort of audio production the new RØDECaster Pro II is certainly up there. Developed in Sydney, Australia it's described as the "ultimate audio production solution" for creators of all kinds.

For the audio peeps out there you've got high-gain Revolution Preamps and studio-grade audio processing and on-board effects. Plus, 24bit 48kHz audio. It's also a sleek and cool looking bit of kit with programmable pads, direct recording to microSD and USB, a 5.5-inch touch screen with haptic feedback, and six physical faders. RØDE notes that it plans to support the release with new features and regular firmware updates.

Here's an in-depth breakdown.

The RØDECaster Pro II is the ultimate audio production solution for content creators, including streamers, podcasters and musicians. Combining revolutionary features with superior sound quality, endless customisability and unmatched ease of use, the RØDECaster Pro II is all you will ever need to record incredible audio for your content.

Key Features:

• Fully integrated audio production studio for streamers, podcasters, musicians and content creators
  
• Ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamps (-131.5dBV EIN, 76dB gain)
  
• Four high-quality Neutrik combo inputs for connecting microphones, instruments and line-level devices
  
• Nine individually assignable channels with six broadcast-quality physical faders and three virtual faders
  
• High-performance quad-core audio engine
  
• Studio-grade APHEX audio processing and on-board effects
  
• Eight fully programmable SMART pads with bank switching
  
• Dual USB-C interfaces for connecting two computers or mobile devices
  
• Advanced Bluetooth® connectivity for high-quality phone call integration
  
• Multitrack or stereo recording to a microSD™ card, USB storage device or computer
  
• Four high-power headphone outputs and balanced ¼-inch line outputs
  
• 5.5-inch high-definition touchscreen with haptic feedback and rotary encoder for easy navigation and control
  
• New features and enhancements via regular firmware updates
  
• Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia

As a serious bit of kit the RØDECaster Pro II is set to launch at $1,079 AUD (you can pre-order it here) with plans to ship in June.

“The RØDECaster Pro marked a monumental step forward in creative audio technology,” says RØDE CEO Damien Wilson. “It was a truly groundbreaking innovation, the likes of which had never been seen before, and it has had a significant impact on the growth of podcasting over the last four years. When developing the RØDECaster Pro II, we went in with a similar mindset to the original: we wanted to create something truly revolutionary once again, but this time our focus was all creators, not just podcasters. We designed it completely from the ground up to deliver unprecedented performance and complete adaptability in any creative application, from gaming and streaming to music production. And, of course, it’s still the most powerful podcasting console available. This is not simply an evolution of the RØDECaster Pro. It’s a completely new beast unlike anything you’ve seen before.”

Very cool, and bonus points for calling the audio processing system APHEX.