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1. Windows Vista Driver
2. Windows Vista Drivers Downloads

I bought a new microphone and plugged it in when I got the message that it couldn't find any drivers. In device manager it's recognized as 'unknown device' I tried: - Uninstalled drivers and replug it - Different USB ports - Booting with it connected - Different systems (Windows 7, 8,1 and a macbook).

• No special drivers are needed, either. Actually, there are no special drivers or additional software for Mac Podcaster users, even though the manual says there are. The Rode Podcaster is a.
• The Rode Podcaster is a very decent USB microphone. Back in 2009, I figured out how to get this mic recording on the Linux platform. I’m reposting the information here for future use. Update the Firmware. If your Podcaster has a serial number less than 7730, then you need to apply Rode’s “Vista” Firmware Update using a Windows PC.

Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.

We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused.

Let us try to install the Rode Podcaster driver in compatibility mode and check if it helps.

Windows Vista Driver

Compatibility mode runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows.

Windows Vista Drivers Downloads

Follow the below steps:

1. Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.
2. Select Compatibility tab.
3. Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select previous the version of Windows from the drop down list.
4. Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

Also, see:Fix sound problems

Hope it helps.

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