RØDE RØDECaster Pro II/Duo firmware
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Latest firmware for the RØDE RØDECaster Pro II/Duo is v1.7.7 (October 21, 2026).
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RØDECaster Pro II/Duo firmware changelog
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- Addresses an issue preventing auto mute from engaging when using RØDECaster Sync.
- Addressed a number of minor performance and stability issues.
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- RØDECaster Sync compatibility expanded to the RØDECaster Video and RØDECaster Video S (requires RCV 1.4 firmware)
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- A number of bug fixes for RODECaster Sync.
- General bug fixes and performance improvements.
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- Added CallMe functionality for sending audio to an ICECAST compatible media server.
- Addressed an issue where AUTO-MUTE would not trigger from wireless audio channels.
- Minor application stability and performance improvements.
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- Added RØDECaster Sync, allowing audio mixer and SMART pad control of RØDECaster Video CORE devices.
- Separated the RØDECaster PRO II / DUO wireless audio channels into their own type (allowing concurrent usage with XLR channels)
- Updated the USB multitrack output to follow the mixer channel arrangement on the RØDECaster (allowing CallMe and wireless channels to be output). A new ASIO and Virtual Device driver is available which is compatible.
- Updated the RØDECaster DUO to include two extra virtual faders, allowing a 9 stereo channel audio mixer to be used.
- Addressed a number of other miscellaneous bugs and stability issues.
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- Improved CALLME Quick Dial SMART PAD behaviour to better indicate call connection status.
- Addressed an issue where CALLME outgoing calls were blocked on CALLME Lite plan when hosting call time was exhausted.
- Addressed an issue where channel compellor ratio parameter was being used incorrectly to calculate input coefficients.
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- Introduced an audio level trim control for the Censor function when used on Smart Pads.
- Improved CallMe call connection logic when certain network conditions and firewall configurations are present.
- Addressed an issue where RØDE Wireless audio receiver was activated incorrectly under certain conditions.
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- This release contains all updates listed in Version 1.6.8 (BETA)
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- Adjusted the auto switching processing for better responsiveness when paired with RØDECaster Video.
- Adjusted the CallMe incoming call behaviour to bypass the CallMe slot selection on CallMe Lite devices.
- Addressed an issue where switching SMART Pad triggering modes during operation could cause undesired playback behaviour.
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- Adjusted the CallMe remaining hours so that this only decreased when HOSTING a call in CallMe Lite mode.
- Adjusted behaviour for initial registration and connection to the CallMe service on unit first boot.
- Addressed an issue connecting to certain WIFI networks with certain special characters.
- Prevent listing of WPA3 networks in scan lists as these are not compatible with RØDECaster Pro II RØDECaster Duo units at this time.
- Minor UI bug fixes in the CallMe channel configuration screen.
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- Finialised the integration of RØDE CallMe functionality.
- Added Wireless Micro Camera receiver as a compatible USB2 audio device.
- Improved the UI responsiveness for the drag and drop elements in the Output Routing and Recording List UI screens.
- Addressed some minor issues with CallMe channel configuration and mixer channel selection.
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- Added RØDE CallMe functionality to the SMART PAD backchannel configuration options.
- Improved the handling of old show configurations when updating to 1.6.X firmware or importing old show data onto the 1.6.X system.
- Fixed an issue which resulted in the R channel of USB2 being silent when configured under certain conditions.
- Addressed an issue connecting to WIFI networks when certain special characters were used in the network name or password.
- Addressed some minor issues with CallMe channel allocation.
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- Added RØDE CallMe, allowing RØDECaster devices to remotely send and receive audio with up to 3 stereo channels.
- Improved the handling of WIFI and Ethernet network connections, allowing for concurrent connections.
- Fixed an issue where the compressor FX ratio control was not working correctly under certain scenarios.
- Fixed an issue where markers were not being placed in recordings on pause.
- Fixed an issue where stereo linking channels could result in incorrect panning settings.
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- This release contains all updates listed in the 1.5.3, 1.5.2 and 1.5.1 beta releases.
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- Fixed an issue where the APHEX Exciter audio processing could result in higher noise levels than normal.
- Improved the wakeup speed for USB audio to prevent intial silence in USB input audio when used with certain WINDOWS applications.
- A number of audio engine optimisations to improve overall audio system performance.
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- Fixed an issue where the APHEX Exciter audio processing could result in higher noise levels than normal.
- Additional fixes for some setups, where audio distortion and corruption could be heard on USB input/outputs of the RØDECaster Pro II and RØDECaster Duo
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- Fixed an issue where the RØDECaster Pro II and Duo may not enumerate over USB when a macOS device was restarted or shutdown during use
- Fixed an issue where in some setups, audio distortion and corruption could be heard on USB input/outputs of the RØDECaster Pro II and Duo
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- Fixed an issue where the RØDECaster Duo’s headphone levels may not register on boot-up until the control was adjusted
- A number of system enhancements and optimisations to improve analogue audio latency
- Fixed an issue where sound pads on bank 2 onwards could not be previewed on RØDECaster Duo
- Added the ability to connect a Wireless GO II, Wireless GO (Gen 3), Wireless ME or Wireless PRO receiver via USB 2 to use as an additional stereo audio channel. Note: RØDE Central will not currently display these devices when connected, but will do so in the next release
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- Fixed an issue where Bluetooth Auto-Mute would cut USB output signal
- Fixed an issue where custom routing mute status could be forgotten after reboot
- Fixed an issue where LCD brightness could be forgotten after reboot
- Fixed an issue where sound pad trim could be forgotten after reboot
- Fixed an issue where muting and unmuting a RØDE Wireless Transmitter could add latency to the wireless audio
- Added the ability to control two RØDECaster Pro II/RØDECaster Duo units from a single RØDE Central app
- Added virtual device inputs to the system for use with Windows and macOS
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- Fixed an issue where connected RODE Wireless Transmitters would not set dropout markers when used with RØDECaster.
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- Improved the LED light ring feedback when RØDECaster Duo headphone volume is increased from zero.
- Ducking can now also be applied to the SMART pads' sound channels.
- Fixed an issue which could erroneously cause channel processing to turn ON after a reboot.
- Fixed an issue that could result in an inaccessible SMART pad bank 9 being shown.
- Fixed an issue which could introduce jitter on the USB audio feed sent to USB-hosted microphones.
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- Introduced USB hosting of RØDE microphones via USB2.
- Implemented volume trim controls for each individual SMART pad sound.
- Implemented a "Depth" control for the Ducking mixer action.
- Implemented full support and control over connected Wireless PRO transmitters.
- Adjusted default level for RØDECaster Duo headphone level controls.
- Master Compellor™ master compressor/leveller now applies to main mix recording and main monitor outputs.
- Improved overall system boot time.
- Fixed a bug that prevented detection of certain SSD drives (typically greater than 1TB).
- Fixed a bug that could result in non-smooth fader action when using a custom mix.
- Various user interface improvements and tweaks.
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- Fixed a bug where certain show configurations caused elements of the user interface to freeze when importing the show into 1.2.1 firmware.
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- Fixed a bug where in some rare cases the system would reboot after fader levels were adjusted.
- Fixed a bug where ejecting an SSD drive while the unit is powered off would cause the unit to incorrectly report “SSD Inserted” when next powered on.
- Resolved a number of minor stability issues.
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- Introduced the ability to connect and use RØDE Series IV Wireless transmitters (such as the Wireless PRO, Wireless GO II and Wireless ME).
- Fixed a bug where gain setting and processing status weren't remembered when switching between microphone input types.
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- Fixed a bug that caused combined stereo channels to not work under certain configurations.
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- Fixed a bug where digital noise artefacts could rarely appear in USB audio with certain setups
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- Added a “Main Mix” control for each of the headphone outputs and made this the default mix mode for these outputs.
- Fixed a bug where the gain/trim control was not active for USB and Bluetooth channels.
- Fixed a bug where the on/off state of the listen buttons was not being retained after powering down the RØDECaster.
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- Fixed a bug that caused the show import screen to get stuck loading.
- Fixed a bug that caused audio crackling when a USB cable was connected.
- Fixed a bug that caused the main monitor routing menu to disappear.
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- Introduced advanced control over voice effects.
- Improved how the routing mixes handled power cycling.
- Improved the mute handling function.
- Improved interface of the routing mixes.
- Improved the handling of all voice effects.
- Fixed a bug that could cause the listen buttons to not function on virtual faders.
- Fixed a bug that caused the main output encoder to function incorrectly.
- Fixed a bug that caused the Master Compellor™ to function incorrectly.
- Fixed a bug that allowed the routing mixes to still be accessed while recording.
- Fixed a bug that could result in “Mix Minus” not functioning correctly.
- Fixed a bug that caused the “Censor” and "Ducking” mixer actions to work incorrectly.
- Fixed a bug that could cause all audio to be muted after a reboot until a physical fader is moved.
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- Introduced advanced sub-mix capability, allowing for the custom configuration of channel levels on all of the RØDECaster’s outputs.
- Implemented various user interface improvements.
- Adjusted MIDI mapping of SMART Pads so they now begin from MIDI Channel 1.
- Fixed a bug that could result in auto-mute being defeated momentarily when manually muting and unmuting.
- Fixed a bug that could prevent shows from importing.
- Fixed a bug that reset the 'Show Date & Time on Home Screen' option after a power cycle.
- Fixed a bug where processing presets were not cleared when creating a new show.
- Fixed a bug that could result in duplicate MIDI messages being sent by pressing a SMART Pad.
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- Improved date and time accuracy by increasing NTP sync frequency.
- Improved reporting when encountered errors while loading shows.
- Fixed a bug that could result in SMART Pad issues when importing shows that were exported from older firmware versions.
- Fixed a bug that could cause time zone to revert to UTC.
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- Introduced ability to cycle through monitor outputs and virtual channels by pressing the rotary encoder.
- Added ability to power down unit by pressing the power button twice.
- Optimised ambient noise rejection when using a Bluetooth headset.
- Linked voice effects and censor button to the "Sounds" channel with custom routing.
- Set custom mixes as the default mix for each output.
- Changed post-fader multitrack to post-mute for recording and USB.
- Adjusted output delay so that it is now applied to USB 1 Main and USB 2 when set to "Main Mix".
- Fixed a bug that prevented Wi-Fi networks with long passwords from authenticating.
- Fixed a bug that could lead to the power button becoming unresponsive.
- Corrected Noise Gate parameter labels.
- Fixed a bug that could prevent Bluetooth output control when in recording playback with custom routing.
- Fixed a bug where certain DAWs were receiving incorrect MIDI ‘Note On’ and ‘Note Off’ messages.
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- Introduced ability to switch USB 1 Main between multitrack and stereo.
- Introduced custom routing for USB 1 Main, USB 1 Chat, USB 2 and Bluetooth outputs.
- Introduced ability to access monitor and Bluetooth output level controls in recording playback screen.
- Introduced ability to press and hold rotary encoder to mute selected virtual fader.
- Added a visual indication when fader position is at zero.
- Altered rotary encoder behaviour so that it controls the Bluetooth output level when monitors are set to "Fixed Output Level".
- SMART Pad options clear when switching banks.
- Removed channels that don’t have an input assigned to them from the channel picker.
- Improved microSD card detection.
- Addressed USB 2 hosting and audio stability issues.
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- Introduced auto-mute toggle for Bluetooth output devices.
- Implemented Reverb and Echo buffer flushing when switching between FX.
- Improved translation accuracy.
- Adjusted auto-mute so that it will now only be triggered by microphone faders.
- Added support for legacy Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol on the Wi-Fi connection.
- Fixed a bug that prevented the Wi-Fi "Password Incorrect" screen from timing out correctly.
- Fixed a bug that could lead to incorrect FX routing when changing fader assignments.
- Improved SMART Pad stability when used with custom sounds.
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- Improvements to microSD card detection logic.
- Improved stability of internal storage mounting when used with Windows.
- Enhanced buffer size handling on USB 1 Main and Chat audio interfaces.
- Improved USB compatibility when used with older audio software and devices.
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- Introduced feature that places a marker when pausing a recording which can be viewed in supported DAWs.
- Added support for additional Bluetooth output devices.
- Improved stability when updating firmware via USB.
- Altered behaviour so that mute and solo states are retained when creating a new show based on your current show.
- Added ‘saving’ indicator when closing a large recording.
- Added explanatory text to multitrack recording "Off" setting.
- Added the ability to interact with the scrubber in the SMART Pad sound editor.
- Fixed bug where "Hold" SMART Pad playback type would show incorrect replay behaviour.
- Fixed bug where Bluetooth pairing code would not dismiss correctly when navigating back.
- Resolved potential start-up issue involving depressing and holding a SMART Pad before the unit had fully loaded.
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- Implemented more efficient storage mounting sequence when used with RØDE Central.
- Added notification when loading unsupported or corrupted files to SMART Pads. These files will now be automatically removed to avoid system instability issues.
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