Presonus PD-70

The PreSonus PD-70 is an end-address dynamic broadcast microphone designed to make voices sound full, clear, and professional. With a cardioid pickup pattern that rejects room noise, an integrated windscreen that tames plosives, and a built-in mount, it is a simple, affordable way to get radio-style sound for podcasts, streams, and voice-over.

Highlights

• Dynamic cardioid capsule tuned for speech and vocals
• End-address design: speak into the end of the mic, like a classic broadcast microphone
• Integrated windscreen reduces plosives and breath noise
• Integrated mount fits standard mic stands and boom arms
• Rejects off-axis noise, ideal for untreated rooms and multi-host setups
• XLR output for any mixer or audio interface

PreSonus PD-70: Broadcast Sound Without the Broadcast Price

Dynamic microphones are the standard for broadcast because they focus on the voice in front of them and ignore the room. The PD-70’s cardioid pattern picks up what you aim it at and rejects sound from the sides and rear, so computer fans, keyboard clicks, and room echo stay out of your recording. That makes it a great choice for home studios and offices that haven’t been acoustically treated.

The PD-70’s response is tuned to give voices warmth and presence without harshness, and as a dynamic microphone, it delivers a pleasing proximity effect that adds richness when you work close to the mic.

PD-70 Design: End-Address and Ready to Mount

Unlike side-address condenser microphones, the PD-70 is end-address: you speak directly into the top of the microphone. This makes positioning intuitive, especially on a boom arm. The integrated windscreen means you don’t need a separate pop filter for most applications, and the built-in mount attaches directly to a stand or arm without an extra clip.

PD-70 Setup Tips

Position the PD-70 two to four inches from your mouth and aim the end of the microphone at you. As a dynamic microphone, it needs a preamp with good clean gain; most modern audio interfaces and podcast mixers handle it well, and an inline preamp can help if you hear noise at high gain settings. Keep a consistent distance for even levels, and use a boom arm to avoid desk noise.

Building a Podcast Setup Around the PD-70

The PD-70 is affordable enough to outfit every host and guest with matching microphones. Pair one per seat with a multichannel audio interface or a podcast mixer, add boom arms and closed-back headphones, and you’ll have a consistent, professional sound across every voice on the show. Matching microphones make editing easier and help your show sound cohesive from episode to episode.

PD-70 vs. Condenser Podcast Microphones

Condenser microphones capture more detail but also more of the room, which can make untreated spaces sound echoey and pick up every background noise. Dynamic microphones like the PD-70 are less sensitive to distant sound, so they focus on the voice right in front of them. For most home studios, offices, and multi-host podcasts, that makes a dynamic broadcast mic the more forgiving, better-sounding choice.

PreSonus PD-70 Specifications at a Glance

• Type: dynamic
• Polar pattern: cardioid
• Design: end-address
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 1.6 mV/Pa
• Output impedance: 350 Ω
• Connector: XLR
• Integrated windscreen and mount

Who Buys the PreSonus PD-70

• Podcasters building their first XLR setup
• Streamers and gamers who want a broadcast-style look and sound
• Voice-over artists working in untreated rooms
• Churches, schools, and businesses outfitting a podcast or media room

Why Buy the PreSonus PD-70 From Metro Sound & Lighting

Metro Sound & Lighting isn’t a catalog-only retailer. We sell, install, and service pro audio in-house, so our team can help you pair the PD-70 with the right interface or mixer, boom arm, and headphones, and support your setup after the sale. We design complete podcast and broadcast rooms for businesses, churches, and schools, and offer B2B and integrator pricing on volume orders.

Browse more options in our Podcast Microphones category, or see the full specifications on the official PreSonus PD-70 product page.