@@Podcastageafter watching 10+ reviews this sounds really amazing I just ordered it and can't wait to use it...❤ Thanks for the amazing reviews as always 😊
I have to say, listening to the comparisons, it's pretty surprising to hear how decent some of those mics sound at such a low price point! Great review as always 🙂
Big ole thumbs up! I don't mind the v shaped sound here. I love that you so clearly explain why it's not to your taste while saying who would enjoy it. You're a class act, Bandrew!
As always excellent! One request: no one has yet given a decent review of the brand new and, at first glance, excellent Rode XDM-100 microphone. Podcastage could do. Thank you and a hug from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
@@Podcastagebrother please reply no one is replying .. pd200 vs 400 for casual singing story telling for vocals only . Budget no issue . But should be value for money . . Pd400 is double price does it worth?
The sad philosophy of microphones is that the more expensive they get, the more we expect from them, and it just becomes a complete rip-off. That's why cheap microphones are always better than expensive ones.
Bandrew, you look serious. Whatever it is due to, I hope that you will find your usual joy. We really like you and we sincerely hope everything is good with you.
Reminds me of that Mackie dynamic you reviewed a while ago. Not terrible for intended use, boosted for 'big voice'. I find the sound tiresomely over-rich but it sure beats the heck out of a Blue Yeti or other 'streamer/creator' favorite.
This is called a review. You showed us what to look when you are buying a mic. I ordered it because it looked minimal on a desk, but then you made me realise, one should not buy this if they type while recording (prpgrammers). I am going to try another one from the same store which is PM422, it has boom arm, a shock mount, pop filter etc. Thanks
Beautiful review and beyond helpful for those looking to start. I’ve WHATCH Ed all you put out with the EV-RE320 and that has been my workhorse for almost 3 years now. You sir are excellent and excellence ❤
There are very tolerable affordable mics. I don't think they're really just selling their names to us. When you buy a mic, you're not just paying for the mic that you get, you're paying for the mics and components that did not meet QA standards, you're also paying for R&D, depending on the manufacturing location you may be paying for much more expensive labor. With all that being said, if you don't care about any of that, that's fine and I agree, the affordable microphone market has a lot of very decent sounding mics.
I'm actually really impressed by the sound. I like that it picks up on those lower ends better. I think the rest, like picking up desk sounds and plosives, can easily be solved with a good arm, a good shock mount, and a nice pop filter, anyway, so I personally tend to overlook those things.
Great Review. for the money, i think these microphones are amazing, maono sent me the pd200x and pd400x and there all quite impressive for the price point
Thanks very much. I should do top 5 videos because those are popular and I haven't done one in ages. Maybe I should do one this year. Thanks for the suggestion.
It sounds okay, better than something like the xm8500 and the various chi-fi mics in this price class. But the longer I hear it, the more hollow and distant it sounds, that V curve really hurts it. Perhaps some equalization or something could make this a solid contender though, personally, I think spending double on something like an sev7 is much better overall for the other reasons you pointed out as well. Thanks for another great review, can always count on your vids to provide the most useful, easy to digest info. Would love to see more budget mics if you find any interesting ones :)
@@kurtralske4026 🤦♂️ you won’t be micing off axis. Thats the whole point, you place the mic correctly and you don’t hear it. Listen to the quality on-axis. (Unless you always place your mics 90 degrees wrong)
@@sub-jec-tiv But not everyone records only one source at a time. If it's always just you by yourself, all the time...then, great. But many recording situations involve multiple sources in one room, and that's when off-axis response becomes very important.
Bro full on pelts the box out of frame😂 I love it. After watching this and some other reviews I ordered one of these for my ghetto home studio and discord chat while gaming. I’m impressed thus far with the unit and what you get for the price but frankly I don’t know Jack about mics in the grand scheme of things.
Why do you use two different colored guitars in the rhythm section? I legit want to know. And I also don't know if calling that the "rhythm" section is correct or not.
I use two different guitars because the Ernie Ball (blue) uses hum bucker pickups which are beefier, and the Strat (white) uses single coil pickups which are brighter. It's just another way to add some additional tonal variation to the sound sample.
A great microphone for 50 bucks brother!! I am waiting for this one to be launched in India soon! But the SM7B is if not 8 times better, its still maybe 4 or 5 times better, it justifies its price and reputation. I hope you are doing alright🙏🏻
@@Podcastage Your well wishes and videos keep me motivated & alive, I am doing just fine, thankyou for taking out the time to reply to my comment, god bless you always🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@theragavelan I have bought it and its an ok sounding microphone, its got a nice tonality to it, not very mid forward like most cheapo mics nowadays, does not require too much gain, if this is ur first podcasting mic, it can be good enough, however I think the Zoom ZDM-1 is a better option by spending more in this segment. This one is a no nonsense mic and can work very well until you hear better sounding mics in this segment. The XM-8500 is still a better microphone, e835 from sennheiser, Shure SV200 & their own Maono AU HD 300 sound way better than this one, but they are all handheld style mics, usually people are buying mics based on looks these days, which is not something I personally prefer, all in all this is an ok mic for the price
Sounds better than all of the other mics that are the same price or cheaper than the Maono. Noise rejection on the stand and the handling noise is pretty poor but honestly, for $50, it sounds really good. I wouldn't use it for music but it did sound okay on the acoustic guitar. I'd probably recommend it to folks that just want a decent mic to use for Discord calls or maybe a starter Podcast
Hi Bandrew ! Hope I spell it right 😅 Thanks for the amazing work you do and the humour you put in it ! Do you think this one could fit in one of the MXL shock mounts and do you have an idea of the diameter? I searched the interweb for the info but couldn't find it yet.. maybe I'm the only looney having the idea of using that with a shock mount that costs almost the same as the mic.. 😅 Btw, I really like your electric guitar sound !
While you're at it, could you also review the Maono PM320? It's usually on sale and the price are about the same with PD100. Great video as always, I was looking for review of these. It's hard to find one that actually "test" the mic.
Hello podcastage, i'm new to the audio word, i want to stream and have a good audio, wich is the best microphone on the 25$-55$ price range? It would be better if it's on Aliexpress because in From argentina and Amazon shipping cost 40$-70$ on every product
I just used the mic directly with the interface. If you think this was acceptable, then you should be okay with the 2i2. If you're recording at a distance or recording really quiet sound sources then this may not be ideal, just like most dynamics would not be ideal.
Great video as always! Can I ask why you do " " with fingers around "broadcast" when you are talking about these mics? I gather it's because they aren't true broadcast mics but I don't really know what that means, what's the difference?
That's the thing, I don't know if there is a real definition of broadcast mic. I've tried to understand it, and the only thing I have been able to come up with from a few discussions with other audio TH-camrs is that they are versatile and work on a large number of people and they are designed to be used relatively close to the mouth. They should probably do well with handling noise rejection and plosive rejection too, but your guess on what a real "broadcast" mic is, is as good as mine.
whats the headphones you have? I like those pads. If they are not leather or similar type of skin and my ears wont sweat that would be great. This is what im looking for
Thanks for the review. I've been considering this mic but was wondering if it's the same capsule as the pd400x USB/XLR. I'm guessing it isn't, after hearing your review.
I like your singing! I'm glad you compared with an XM8500 as that's my only dynamic and it's been a lifesaver a few times I needed something done ASAP but there was roadworks nearby. Have you seen the reviews by others of the BaiFeili C414 or V10 which are direct "copies" of the AKG and Austrian Audio? Watching this review I saw how many mics seem to copy design but deliver different sound; so are mic knock-off brands less taboo? I like your style of comparison.
I have not seen reviews of those mics. I actually try to avoid other microphone reviews until after I publish my review. I do not want to be influenced by others opinions.
No dramas, it was a while ago and left me with a confused, icky-suspicious feeling; but then does that make me a brand slave? My curiosity did get the better of me and I ordered the BFL"C414". *shrug* 😸
Man, that proximity response is MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH-DEE! And to give you some idea of why I say that, I'm listening on speakers that I know have very poor low end response, and it stuck out to me as being just BURIED in those upper-low frequencies. Kinda surprising, considering the frequency response graph you showed indicated a dip from about 125 to 650. Not to knock the thing; the user just has to know they can't get right up on the grill with it. Used about three or six inches away, it sounds fine. I'd want to EQ it, but I EQ every mic I use. Not a big deal.
It is definitely serviceable, especially if you absolutely need that "podcast-mic" look. However, I do find it a bit thin and grading in sound and don't think I could listen to a very long podcast featuring it.
Maono mic has impedance of 600 Ohm, my Berringer 8500 is 150 Ohm - does it mean that I will have to have way higher gain on moano to get the same level of signal? More impedance = lower signal = more gain needed? I noticed that out of my 3 dynamic mics from behringer: 8500 (150 Ohm) , SL75C (310 Ohm) and BA85A (300 Ohm) when I connect them directly to my Canon R8 (I am lazy to use audio interface and add it in post - I want good enough instant audio ) - audio level from 8500 was the loudest. Am I correct that if I get Maono PD100 mic which is 600 Ohm the audio will be even lower which means I can't use it without audio interface? Maono's impedance is 4x higher than Behringer 8500
My understanding is that impedance does not indicate a quieter output. To determine which microphone will require more gain you would need to look at the SENSITIVITY of the microphone. That will tell you what is quieter and what is louder. However, you want your preamp to have an input impedance 5-10x your microphones impedance and that may not be the case and then you'll start to hear the frequency response of the higher impedance mics start to be altered. Here's an article from JZ discussing this: intshop.jzmic.com/blogs/blog/microphone-impedance-how-does-it-matter
I thought it had a bit of a vintage quality on the electric guitar. And by vintage I mean it sounded like it had no fucking tone at all. I have a use for that. Gonna pick this one up for my collection.
I have to say, the reason why people like the v shape microphones is due to the fact they are using it in untreated rooms. I find most of the time sound bounces off around 400 and 700. I think this is why this mic sounds good in an untreated room.
I know this is an older video at 9months ago but i recently picking up this Microphone as my other was wasnt working anymore, disclaimer im a noob at all of this and didnt understand the difference between condenser mics and dynamic mic, i have this paired with my m-audio solo, the issue im running into using this for gaming / discord calls, my gain on the m-audio is almost at 10. I'm trying to figure out how to boost the mic input volume without having it peak and cutting out. I have installed equalizer apo and tried to play around with the gain inside of that but still having troubles of having to use the mic super close to my mouth im running windows 11 and the mic volume in the system settings it at 100 already. Discord is also set to 100% as well would anyone happen to have a solution for all of this
I already have a Neat King Bee 2 I use for voice overs... i think this mike will be my casual mike for videocalls as the King Bee captures ALL THE SOUNDS... xd
I thought it did really well with rotation, in that it was very quiet from the back and sides. Unfortunately, I am very clumsy and a guitarist, so I'll probably go for a different option.
If you're terribly concerned with hiss, something like the cloudlifter would likely be beneficial there (I haven't tried it with this mic). However, I recently did a podcast with the SM7b into the Podtrak P4 and although it was a little hissy, it wasn't the worst. Here's a link to that episode, and you be the judge: th-cam.com/video/8xbxiW2tUu4/w-d-xo.html If you're doing multiple mics simultaneously the noise floor will compound upon itself though if you do no mixing and run no gate/spectral denoise. If you already have the mics and interface, I'd just say try it without and determine what your level of acceptable noise is. Then if you feel like you need the lower the noise, try a little bit of spectral denoise, and if that's not good enough then go for a cloudlifter or a mic activator that is similar performance but lower cost.
No this does not need 48v phantom power. This is a dynamic microphone and dynamic microphones do not require phantom power. Ribbon microphones also do not require phantom power. It is condenser microphones which require the +48v phantom power. side note: This doesn't really matter to your question but just sharing the information. Not all condensers require a full +48v phantom power. There are electret condenser mics that require as low as 11-15v of power, and then there are smaller mics like lavalier microphones which are condensers, but only require plug in power which is about 3-5v.
@@Podcastage yoooo this very helpful!! Thankyou very much! As of now im doing my own research about this kind of stuff. Having someone to tell/share this things is much more comfortable rather than doing the research to the internet.
Hey! I'm looking to get a condenser mic bundle and consider getting the maono PM320S Condenser Microphone Pack. I would really appreciate if you reviewed it.
I don't currently have that mic and haven't ordered it so it's not currently in the schedule of mics to be reviewed. Perhaps further down the road I'll get around to reviewing it though. Thanks for the suggestions.
Decent for the price... (especially if you're adding in Compression EQ etc..) its a better mic when used via XLR as the USB pre amps are a bit quiet IMO... also Plosive rejection isn't great. but for $70 its okay.. If you're buying it JUST for the XLR though... then a Rode Podmic would be a better Mic for like $30 more...
I share my thoughts on the overall sound and brief thoughts on different applications in the review. Then the section after that I discuss my recommendation of it. Check the timestamp starting at 10:57
Thanks for the review. The demonstrations of talking, playing, singing and comparing, really give the viewer a idea of what this mic sounds like. Another excellent review. Interestingly, I think that this mic sounds clearer than the trendy SM7b. The mic sounded great through my humble bookshelf speakers. (PS: You've got a nice pleasant voice, no worries about that.) Suggestion, when you're singing, do an acapella style. Do something like this: th-cam.com/video/kBiz8rKc6MY/w-d-xo.html
I don't review headphones. Also, the selection of the microphone doesn't really have any direct impact on the headphones you should get. You should get headphones that are comfortable and that you enjoy the sound of. I suggest checking out The Headphone Show because they provide great coverage of the playback side of things.
I don't know of any adapters for that. Some cold shoes have a 3/8" threading on them that would allow you to mount it to a microphone stand that has 3/8" threading on it.
Seen alot of comments here about this topic, let me explain. The reason why alot of people think "V-shaped" sounds good, but alot of people (especially professional audio engineers or producers) dont like it, is because: 1. Lack of Mids: "V-shaped" means recessed mids, mids frequencies are where our human hearing is most sensitive, our ears can capture all the details here the most (especially in the upper mids). Without mids, or if there's a decrease in mids, the audio exorted gives off less detail and if there are any sort of bad frequencies there, therefore giving off the illusion that something sounds good, when in reality you're just cutting off all the bad aspects of the song to make it sound "good". 2. Translatability: As mentioned in the paragraph above, it cuts alot of detail and gets rid of that "boxy" effect. This leads to another problem. Most audio outputs we have in our society have "mid-biased" output responses. Have you ever heard an audio from a phone speaker? from your laptop? Or from that really terrible car audio? Well its because it lacks both lows, and highs, which leads off to only highlighting the mid frequencies of audio. So if you have "V- shaped" audio, it will translate really terribly across the general population's audio outputs. It may sound good on your headphones, but if you ever take a listen to a really terrible speaker that your father keeps in his garage? Yeah it sounds bad doesn't it?
What did you think of the sound of the vocals and acoustic guitar in this video? It's not my favorite sound ever, but I think you can make it work for sure if this is what your budget allows.
@@Podcastage i have 0 knowledge about mic .. yes the video you make recording acoustic guitar is beyond my expected quality is it normal or you edited the sound quality..
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Aside from the microphone, this is the best review I have ever watched about a microphone! It covers everything and dispels any doubt, simply amazing!
That really means a lot. Thank you so much for those kind words!
I completely agree.
That actually sounds...pretty darn solid.
Agreed
Surprise of the century?
Team V-shaped sound!
@@Podcastage Do it with pd400x too. And pd200x if u are curious. But 400x sounds... quite bombastic for its price.
@@Podcastageafter watching 10+ reviews this sounds really amazing I just ordered it and can't wait to use it...❤ Thanks for the amazing reviews as always 😊
I have to say, listening to the comparisons, it's pretty surprising to hear how decent some of those mics sound at such a low price point! Great review as always 🙂
Yes. Affordable/inexpensive mics have come quite a long way and can be quite decent.
This is how the review should be. Thank you so much, i was expecting to buy this, and your review gave me confidence
Big ole thumbs up! I don't mind the v shaped sound here. I love that you so clearly explain why it's not to your taste while saying who would enjoy it. You're a class act, Bandrew!
Thanks Matt, I appreciate that very much.
After watching so many reviews (all of them), I think one small improvement is to show a resonance test with a mic that has a good result.
Interesting idea. Thanks for the suggestion .
Pretty impressive mic, I like the way it sounds.
Pretty darn affordable, and I've heard way worse.
As always excellent!
One request: no one has yet given a decent review of the brand new and, at first glance, excellent Rode XDM-100 microphone. Podcastage could do.
Thank you and a hug from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
I'll consider that. I haven't had much interest in it honestly though. But maybe I'll pick it up and give it a go.
Maono sounds better then most of the mics you tested.
That’s why I include samples and comparisons, so you can make up your own mind and determine what mic will fit your needs and preferences.
@@Podcastagebrother please reply no one is replying .. pd200 vs 400 for casual singing story telling for vocals only . Budget no issue . But should be value for money . . Pd400 is double price does it worth?
The sad philosophy of microphones is that the more expensive they get, the more we expect from them, and it just becomes a complete rip-off. That's why cheap microphones are always better than expensive ones.
God bless you, you just nailed it. Truly this mic is just as good as the sm7b and the rode nt2a
@@deconnectent1264 and if it's not, just EQ it!
Bandrew, you look serious. Whatever it is due to, I hope that you will find your usual joy. We really like you and we sincerely hope everything is good with you.
Nothing’s wrong. I’m super happy. Just getting over covid.
Perfect execution on the "HELLO NEUMAN!!"
Keep that.
I try to improve the delivery on each take.
Reminds me of that Mackie dynamic you reviewed a while ago. Not terrible for intended use, boosted for 'big voice'. I find the sound tiresomely over-rich but it sure beats the heck out of a Blue Yeti or other 'streamer/creator' favorite.
I don't think the yeti is particularly terrible, it is just misused a lot.
Real transparency in this review! Thanks a lot!
This is called a review. You showed us what to look when you are buying a mic. I ordered it because it looked minimal on a desk, but then you made me realise, one should not buy this if they type while recording (prpgrammers). I am going to try another one from the same store which is PM422, it has boom arm, a shock mount, pop filter etc.
Thanks
Excellent review and comparison. I ended up picking up the mic on Amazon.
bro that sounds good, even when compared to those more expensive mics
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. Cool to know an affordable mic is enjoyed by so many. Recording is more accessible now than ever before.
Beautiful review and beyond helpful for those looking to start. I’ve WHATCH Ed all you put out with the EV-RE320 and that has been my workhorse for almost 3 years now.
You sir are excellent and excellence ❤
Thank you for the kind words!
I’ve been waiting for this review OMG
Wait no more.
At this stage, it's clear that brand name mics are now just selling their names to us. Fantastic budget mics are now everywhere.
There are very tolerable affordable mics. I don't think they're really just selling their names to us. When you buy a mic, you're not just paying for the mic that you get, you're paying for the mics and components that did not meet QA standards, you're also paying for R&D, depending on the manufacturing location you may be paying for much more expensive labor. With all that being said, if you don't care about any of that, that's fine and I agree, the affordable microphone market has a lot of very decent sounding mics.
@@Podcastage your points are valid.
I'm actually really impressed by the sound. I like that it picks up on those lower ends better. I think the rest, like picking up desk sounds and plosives, can easily be solved with a good arm, a good shock mount, and a nice pop filter, anyway, so I personally tend to overlook those things.
Ha ha ha! Love the air-quotes "broadcast-looking" bit.
I don't know how else to describe it. ha.
Great Review. for the money, i think these microphones are amazing, maono sent me the pd200x and pd400x and there all quite impressive for the price point
Very cool they sent those out and that you like them.
It actually..... sounds amazing....
Maybe it sounds crazy, but for your voice I like that 45$ mic more than the Neumann.
Very interesting. The V-shape is a sound a lot of people enjoy. I'm not too keen on it though.
This is surprisingly a solid Mic if i ever upgrade from usb to xlr i'll for sure take a look at this one
Nice. Just remember to upgrade with purpose instead of upgrading for the sake of upgrading.
@@Podcastage appreciate the advice!
I remember when this first dropped they reached out for me to review. I really enjoyed it! Plosives seemed a bit harsh. Great video!
Thanks very much.
this is by far the best flow to do a mic review..
Brilliant formatted review dude, wish you had a top 5 series for streaming, podcasting etc
Thanks very much. I should do top 5 videos because those are popular and I haven't done one in ages. Maybe I should do one this year. Thanks for the suggestion.
It sounds okay, better than something like the xm8500 and the various chi-fi mics in this price class. But the longer I hear it, the more hollow and distant it sounds, that V curve really hurts it. Perhaps some equalization or something could make this a solid contender though, personally, I think spending double on something like an sev7 is much better overall for the other reasons you pointed out as well.
Thanks for another great review, can always count on your vids to provide the most useful, easy to digest info. Would love to see more budget mics if you find any interesting ones :)
The XM8500 is $15-25. It isn't in this price range.
A mic costing x2-x3 more should be better.
It doesn't sound like V curve to me.
For my money I'd go XM8500, save and then get sE V7. Or just go direct for V7 if I could. But yeah. Lots of interesting options.
Low room noise and good off axis rejection. Frequency response is actually quite nice to listen to. I like it. Sounds way better than the PodMic.
Off-axis tonal quality sounded pretty ugly, to me
@@kurtralske4026 🤦♂️ you won’t be micing off axis. Thats the whole point, you place the mic correctly and you don’t hear it. Listen to the quality on-axis. (Unless you always place your mics 90 degrees wrong)
@@sub-jec-tiv But not everyone records only one source at a time. If it's always just you by yourself, all the time...then, great. But many recording situations involve multiple sources in one room, and that's when off-axis response becomes very important.
If you like the frequency response and you find those other factors good, then that's great.
Bro full on pelts the box out of frame😂 I love it. After watching this and some other reviews I ordered one of these for my ghetto home studio and discord chat while gaming. I’m impressed thus far with the unit and what you get for the price but frankly I don’t know Jack about mics in the grand scheme of things.
Glad that it's working well for you.
isso sim é um Review de verdade, perfeito
muito obrigado pelas amáveis palavras. Significa muito.
Do it to with the PD400X
I may check it out in the future. Thanks for the suggestion.
I was looking at getting the Zoom ZDM, but I really like the tone of the Maono. For $50 (right now $40 on Amazon) this seems like a crazy good deal.
If you like the sound of it more, then go that route.
Why do you use two different colored guitars in the rhythm section? I legit want to know. And I also don't know if calling that the "rhythm" section is correct or not.
I use two different guitars because the Ernie Ball (blue) uses hum bucker pickups which are beefier, and the Strat (white) uses single coil pickups which are brighter. It's just another way to add some additional tonal variation to the sound sample.
@@Podcastage 🤯🤯
You sound good, nice lyrics, and the mic sounds good too.
Wow😮 this one is a shocker tho 😂i didn't expect it to sound this good
Nice review sur ✅🙏🔊
Thank you for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it.
Better sounding than I would have guessed - I bet it'd be a good match on less resonant, higher voices.
I'm sure there are many people who will enjoy it for sure.
This mic is very popular in Russia among small streamers and youtubers, costs just 35$ here. Best option for such a price.
A great microphone for 50 bucks brother!! I am waiting for this one to be launched in India soon! But the SM7B is if not 8 times better, its still maybe 4 or 5 times better, it justifies its price and reputation. I hope you are doing alright🙏🏻
AB - Glad to hear from you. I'm doing well here, and I hope everything is going fantastic for you.
@@Podcastage Your well wishes and videos keep me motivated & alive, I am doing just fine, thankyou for taking out the time to reply to my comment, god bless you always🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@agambhasin Have you bought it? I'm asking since it's available here in Amzn IND. I wanted to know your experience with it.
@@theragavelan I have bought it and its an ok sounding microphone, its got a nice tonality to it, not very mid forward like most cheapo mics nowadays, does not require too much gain, if this is ur first podcasting mic, it can be good enough, however I think the Zoom ZDM-1 is a better option by spending more in this segment. This one is a no nonsense mic and can work very well until you hear better sounding mics in this segment. The XM-8500 is still a better microphone, e835 from sennheiser, Shure SV200 & their own Maono AU HD 300 sound way better than this one, but they are all handheld style mics, usually people are buying mics based on looks these days, which is not something I personally prefer, all in all this is an ok mic for the price
It's alright, too much on the bass end as you mentioned. Where was the legendary Samson Q2U comparison lol?
I just try to mix up the mics that I'm using so it's not all the exact same. But yeah maybe it should have been in there.
I am using PD100 in my podcast studio and sound is good for the price point.
If the sound works for you then that price is hard to beat.
Sounds better than all of the other mics that are the same price or cheaper than the Maono. Noise rejection on the stand and the handling noise is pretty poor but honestly, for $50, it sounds really good. I wouldn't use it for music but it did sound okay on the acoustic guitar. I'd probably recommend it to folks that just want a decent mic to use for Discord calls or maybe a starter Podcast
Yeah there are plenty of people who will be more than happy with a mic of this quality at this price point.
I buy it. Nice looking, better then xm8500. Normal sound, if you looking entry level xls mic.
If this is a sound you prefer, then it's a pretty afordable way to get it.
Hi Bandrew ! Hope I spell it right 😅
Thanks for the amazing work you do and the humour you put in it !
Do you think this one could fit in one of the MXL shock mounts and do you have an idea of the diameter?
I searched the interweb for the info but couldn't find it yet.. maybe I'm the only looney having the idea of using that with a shock mount that costs almost the same as the mic.. 😅
Btw, I really like your electric guitar sound !
While you're at it, could you also review the Maono PM320? It's usually on sale and the price are about the same with PD100.
Great video as always, I was looking for review of these. It's hard to find one that actually "test" the mic.
It's not as easy as "while you're at it" because these videos take 20-30 hours to make. I will definitely consider more maono mics though.
@@PodcastageOf Course! Sorry, I didn't meant to underplay the work you put on the review. It just surprised me to see you review a Maono product.
To my ears, this sounds just about as good as the others. And where I live this thing cost about 30 bucks so that's even better for its price.
Sounds better than AT2040 and PodMic to me. Especially for someone who doesn't like EQ the Mic.
If it's the sound you're going for and this saves you work in post, then rock and roll.
Which one would you say is a better microphone for singing, behringer xm8500 or the maono pd100?
I prefer the XM8500 over this. But I am not the biggest fan of the cut mid sound on the PD100.
I wonder how the USB version would hold up, would it be very different?
I haven't used it and I don't own it, so I'm not sure.
I use these for my podcast. Build quality is great!
That's great that it's working for your show. All of this gear is about making content. Well done Bryant on finding what works for you.
Please review the 'MAONO PD400X USB/XLR Dynamic Mic' and 'MAONO PD200X USB/XLR Dynamic Mic'.
Hello podcastage, i'm new to the audio word, i want to stream and have a good audio, wich is the best microphone on the 25$-55$ price range? It would be better if it's on Aliexpress because in From argentina and Amazon shipping cost 40$-70$ on every product
I was JUST about to buy the SM7b combo kit. Does the PD100 need a cloudlifter or is the 2i2 enough?
I just used the mic directly with the interface. If you think this was acceptable, then you should be okay with the 2i2. If you're recording at a distance or recording really quiet sound sources then this may not be ideal, just like most dynamics would not be ideal.
I like the sound, and the price even more so but is it good enough of an upgrade from an XM8500? probably not?
If you already have the XM8500, then no. If you are deciding between the XM8500 and this, then that comes down to the personal preference of the tone.
@@BandrewScott I meant I already have the xm
Then I see no reason to upgrade. The 8500 is great for the price.
Solid review 🤍 can you do a review against fifine am8 using usb c and xlr
I loved the design... and sounds pretty good
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. Some people are definitely going to love that V shape.
Great video as always! Can I ask why you do " " with fingers around "broadcast" when you are talking about these mics? I gather it's because they aren't true broadcast mics but I don't really know what that means, what's the difference?
That's the thing, I don't know if there is a real definition of broadcast mic. I've tried to understand it, and the only thing I have been able to come up with from a few discussions with other audio TH-camrs is that they are versatile and work on a large number of people and they are designed to be used relatively close to the mouth. They should probably do well with handling noise rejection and plosive rejection too, but your guess on what a real "broadcast" mic is, is as good as mine.
whats the headphones you have? I like those pads. If they are not leather or similar type of skin and my ears wont sweat that would be great. This is what im looking for
Currently using the Rode NTH100s'.
Now we need a full version of that song at 9:23 ! It brings back 2000s Pop Punk vibes! Go and finish the song Bandrew!
Thanks so much. I love for 90's 00's pop punk.
@@Podcastage You're welcome! It reminds me of NOFX a little bit.
sounded better than the zoom thats crazy
Pretty wild how affordable audio gear has become.
Thanks so much for your sharing
1vs1 mic compare. Great one. Thanks for the review
Thanks for the review. I've been considering this mic but was wondering if it's the same capsule as the pd400x USB/XLR. I'm guessing it isn't, after hearing your review.
It is not.
I haven't tried the 400x so I can't verify, but as the other person said, they don't think it is.
I like your singing! I'm glad you compared with an XM8500 as that's my only dynamic and it's been a lifesaver a few times I needed something done ASAP but there was roadworks nearby. Have you seen the reviews by others of the BaiFeili C414 or V10 which are direct "copies" of the AKG and Austrian Audio? Watching this review I saw how many mics seem to copy design but deliver different sound; so are mic knock-off brands less taboo? I like your style of comparison.
I have not seen reviews of those mics. I actually try to avoid other microphone reviews until after I publish my review. I do not want to be influenced by others opinions.
No dramas, it was a while ago and left me with a confused, icky-suspicious feeling; but then does that make me a brand slave? My curiosity did get the better of me and I ordered the BFL"C414". *shrug* 😸
Awesome review
Wow for 50 bucks it sounds great
Yeah pretty decent for $50 if you like the sound profile.
Maono sounds great!
Man, that proximity response is MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH-DEE! And to give you some idea of why I say that, I'm listening on speakers that I know have very poor low end response, and it stuck out to me as being just BURIED in those upper-low frequencies. Kinda surprising, considering the frequency response graph you showed indicated a dip from about 125 to 650. Not to knock the thing; the user just has to know they can't get right up on the grill with it. Used about three or six inches away, it sounds fine. I'd want to EQ it, but I EQ every mic I use. Not a big deal.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. It's always fascintiatng hearing how people like the available mics. Cheers
Sounds pretty good…didn’t see that one coming
SURPRISE!
It is definitely serviceable, especially if you absolutely need that "podcast-mic" look. However, I do find it a bit thin and grading in sound and don't think I could listen to a very long podcast featuring it.
Yeah not the best sounding mic but it's cheap and it actually functions without any complete deal breakers.
Maono mic has impedance of 600 Ohm, my Berringer 8500 is 150 Ohm - does it mean that I will have to have way higher gain on moano to get the same level of signal? More impedance = lower signal = more gain needed? I noticed that out of my 3 dynamic mics from behringer: 8500 (150 Ohm) , SL75C (310 Ohm) and BA85A (300 Ohm) when I connect them directly to my Canon R8 (I am lazy to use audio interface and add it in post - I want good enough instant audio ) - audio level from 8500 was the loudest. Am I correct that if I get Maono PD100 mic which is 600 Ohm the audio will be even lower which means I can't use it without audio interface? Maono's impedance is 4x higher than Behringer 8500
My understanding is that impedance does not indicate a quieter output. To determine which microphone will require more gain you would need to look at the SENSITIVITY of the microphone. That will tell you what is quieter and what is louder. However, you want your preamp to have an input impedance 5-10x your microphones impedance and that may not be the case and then you'll start to hear the frequency response of the higher impedance mics start to be altered.
Here's an article from JZ discussing this: intshop.jzmic.com/blogs/blog/microphone-impedance-how-does-it-matter
I thought it had a bit of a vintage quality on the electric guitar. And by vintage I mean it sounded like it had no fucking tone at all. I have a use for that. Gonna pick this one up for my collection.
Hahaha. I wonder if the Maono team thought "this will be a great effect microphone" when they were designing it.
I have to say, the reason why people like the v shape microphones is due to the fact they are using it in untreated rooms.
I find most of the time sound bounces off around 400 and 700. I think this is why this mic sounds good in an untreated room.
how did you measure which freq the sound bounces at?
I don't do measurements like that.
Make a review of the new RØDE Podmic USB + XLR
I'm waiting for it to arrive and it will be reviewed.
@@Podcastage Thanks for taking the time to reply, I look forward to the review!
I know this is an older video at 9months ago but i recently picking up this Microphone as my other was wasnt working anymore, disclaimer im a noob at all of this and didnt understand the difference between condenser mics and dynamic mic,
i have this paired with my m-audio solo, the issue im running into using this for gaming / discord calls, my gain on the m-audio is almost at 10. I'm trying to figure out how to boost the mic input volume without having it peak and cutting out.
I have installed equalizer apo and tried to play around with the gain inside of that but still having troubles of having to use the mic super close to my mouth
im running windows 11 and the mic volume in the system settings it at 100 already.
Discord is also set to 100% as well
would anyone happen to have a solution for all of this
Jesus this guy lost weight, amazing!
Thanks man, very kind of you to notice.
I already have a Neat King Bee 2 I use for voice overs... i think this mike will be my casual mike for videocalls as the King Bee captures ALL THE SOUNDS... xd
Nice. The King Bee is a good one. Happy recording.
I thought it did really well with rotation, in that it was very quiet from the back and sides. Unfortunately, I am very clumsy and a guitarist, so I'll probably go for a different option.
Glad the video was able to provide you insight in order to make a more informed decision. Happy recording Mr Goldfish.
GREAT JOB
For $50, it is pretty impressive.
Many people will be happy with it for the price.
Acceptable for the price & if it gets people away from using headsets in meetings or livestreams, it definitely has my vote.
Better than a headset mic, that's for sure!
IMO this microphone is decent a little on the dry sounding side the mids and highs are 25% low.
Thank you very much for the comment.
BRB gonna throw my SM7B into the lake
DON'T DO IT!
Thank you for your review. Do you think a cloudlifter or similar is needed to use this microphone with Zoom Podtrak P4? Thanks.
If you're terribly concerned with hiss, something like the cloudlifter would likely be beneficial there (I haven't tried it with this mic). However, I recently did a podcast with the SM7b into the Podtrak P4 and although it was a little hissy, it wasn't the worst. Here's a link to that episode, and you be the judge: th-cam.com/video/8xbxiW2tUu4/w-d-xo.html
If you're doing multiple mics simultaneously the noise floor will compound upon itself though if you do no mixing and run no gate/spectral denoise. If you already have the mics and interface, I'd just say try it without and determine what your level of acceptable noise is. Then if you feel like you need the lower the noise, try a little bit of spectral denoise, and if that's not good enough then go for a cloudlifter or a mic activator that is similar performance but lower cost.
@@Podcastagethanks for your comprehensive reply, you are the best. Keep uploading!
I wasn’t aware there were that many podcast style mics
There seems to be a never ending flow of them.
Your devil in you, hitting the mic. $50 wins hands down for value.
The value is crazy high around $50. But at $20 it's hard to beat the XM8500.
Just asking, i am new to this audio things and im looking for a mic like this. Does this need 48v phantom power? Do all dynamic mics need it? Thanks
No this does not need 48v phantom power. This is a dynamic microphone and dynamic microphones do not require phantom power. Ribbon microphones also do not require phantom power. It is condenser microphones which require the +48v phantom power.
side note: This doesn't really matter to your question but just sharing the information. Not all condensers require a full +48v phantom power. There are electret condenser mics that require as low as 11-15v of power, and then there are smaller mics like lavalier microphones which are condensers, but only require plug in power which is about 3-5v.
@@Podcastage yoooo this very helpful!! Thankyou very much! As of now im doing my own research about this kind of stuff. Having someone to tell/share this things is much more comfortable rather than doing the research to the internet.
pd100 or pd200x.which one is better for voice over
Sounds better than the Sm7B even.
If you like this better than the SM7b, then that's the route to go. Save yourself some money. Glad you're able to determine which one you like.
@@Podcastage I had an sm7b before. I have an Aston Stealth now. Also an EV 635 n/d-b. Right now I am considering getting another condenser.
@@Podcastage I got the Stealth based on your review. I like it better than an SM7B also btw.
Hey! I'm looking to get a condenser mic bundle and consider getting the maono PM320S Condenser Microphone Pack. I would really appreciate if you reviewed it.
I don't currently have that mic and haven't ordered it so it's not currently in the schedule of mics to be reviewed. Perhaps further down the road I'll get around to reviewing it though. Thanks for the suggestions.
Any thoughts on the Fifine k688?
Decent for the price... (especially if you're adding in Compression EQ etc..)
its a better mic when used via XLR as the USB pre amps are a bit quiet IMO...
also Plosive rejection isn't great.
but for $70 its okay..
If you're buying it JUST for the XLR though... then a Rode Podmic would be a better Mic for like $30 more...
Did a full review a few weeks ago.
do u recommend dis for recording audio? like singing? tnx in advance
I share my thoughts on the overall sound and brief thoughts on different applications in the review. Then the section after that I discuss my recommendation of it. Check the timestamp starting at 10:57
Thanks for the review. The demonstrations of talking, playing, singing and comparing, really give the viewer a idea of what this mic sounds like. Another excellent review. Interestingly, I think that this mic sounds clearer than the trendy SM7b. The mic sounded great through my humble bookshelf speakers. (PS: You've got a nice pleasant voice, no worries about that.) Suggestion, when you're singing, do an acapella style. Do something like this: th-cam.com/video/kBiz8rKc6MY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the kind words.
What is the best headset you recommend to use together with this microphone, please?
I don't review headphones. Also, the selection of the microphone doesn't really have any direct impact on the headphones you should get. You should get headphones that are comfortable and that you enjoy the sound of. I suggest checking out The Headphone Show because they provide great coverage of the playback side of things.
Hey. Sorry this is off topic for this video, but if I have a microphone with a cold shoe attached automatically, how do I put it on a boom arm?
I don't know of any adapters for that. Some cold shoes have a 3/8" threading on them that would allow you to mount it to a microphone stand that has 3/8" threading on it.
Seen alot of comments here about this topic, let me explain. The reason why alot of people think "V-shaped" sounds good, but alot of people (especially professional audio engineers or producers) dont like it, is because:
1. Lack of Mids: "V-shaped" means recessed mids, mids frequencies are where our human hearing is most sensitive, our ears can capture all the details here the most (especially in the upper mids). Without mids, or if there's a decrease in mids, the audio exorted gives off less detail and if there are any sort of bad frequencies there, therefore giving off the illusion that something sounds good, when in reality you're just cutting off all the bad aspects of the song to make it sound "good".
2. Translatability: As mentioned in the paragraph above, it cuts alot of detail and gets rid of that "boxy" effect. This leads to another problem. Most audio outputs we have in our society have "mid-biased" output responses. Have you ever heard an audio from a phone speaker? from your laptop? Or from that really terrible car audio? Well its because it lacks both lows, and highs, which leads off to only highlighting the mid frequencies of audio. So if you have "V- shaped" audio, it will translate really terribly across the general population's audio outputs. It may sound good on your headphones, but if you ever take a listen to a really terrible speaker that your father keeps in his garage? Yeah it sounds bad doesn't it?
Can i use this for recording vocals and acoustic guitar .. not professional just amateur use only..
What did you think of the sound of the vocals and acoustic guitar in this video? It's not my favorite sound ever, but I think you can make it work for sure if this is what your budget allows.
@@Podcastage i have 0 knowledge about mic .. yes the video you make recording acoustic guitar is beyond my expected quality is it normal or you edited the sound quality..
i kinda miss that the manufacturers do not include stickers.. 😃
I have received some respite from those godforsaken stickers invading my home!
Review the new Rode podmic USB and At2040USb and compare them please!!!
I will review the podmec usb. I was unaware that there was an AT2040USB version so that's not even ordered yet.