Another UNICORN? - The Maono PD100 XLR - I'm speechless!

This Microphone shouldn't exist! Amazing audio, All Metal Body /build quality - and $40.49 with the Amazon coupon on Amazon? WHAT! Don't take my word for it...See for yourself!
#maonomic
Maono PD100 XLR Microphone: amzn.to/3yVIDHw
Rode WS2 Microphone Pop Filter - a.co/d/bcoQ0bl
other mics in this video:
Maono PD400x - Maono PD400x - amzn.to/3xShF2W
Rode Podmic: amzn.to/3xVh4xm
Shure SM57 - amzn.to/3XXUm2f
Shure SM58 - amzn.to/41pnQJh
Lewitt LCT 240 Pro - amzn.to/3IRa2A4
Video Captured on:
Sony ZV-E10 Camera - amzn.to/3ZRbyJd
Sigma 30mm F1.4 Lens - amzn.to/3kx3blB
Sigma 16mm F1.4 Lens - amzn.to/3QOZBj2
Audio Interface used in this comparison:
Zoom Podtrak P8 - amzn.to/3yYR0C8

[@SugarTeaAndIce]

THANK YOU!!! OML I was searching FOREVER for a decent mic that would work well with my stream but still be portable if needed you are such a life saver!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

You’re welcome. It sounds great, built great, a great size for podcasts on the move. You’ll love it

[@kyleethekelt]

What I find extremely helpful is you describing each mic you are using. Not every reviewer does this. For a blind person this is gold. Kia ora.

[@diagnoseddad]

Great review 👏🏻 after looking at an MV7 I’ve gone for a PD400x. Keep up the great content.

[@Dodefi-Podcast]

Love it. Madison is sooo cool. My daughter always refused to be on camera or mic.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank you! She is a natural. 😂 Any chance we can get as fathers to spend a little more time and create memories with with our kids…we’ll take it!

[@MIHAYAOWEN]

Thanks for the microphone review it is really a harmonious memory of you and your kid.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank you! Making videos can get boring sometimes, she keeps things lively!! 🤣

[@Przem1959]

Hi, Mike! Great, interesting video, kudos for your daughter!!! I've ordered mine some minutes ago after I'been looking for complementary mic for my SM7b> Just for occasionally inviting guests for my podcast. So I'll offer them Shure, and I could use Maono, because I know mic techniques... Keep doing such amazing videos :).

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank for the kind words! I am just blown away at the sound with the PD100. Usually mics this cheap are missing the low end, but this comes very nice and very soothing, such a great sound to start with when you want to EQ it. Don’t have too much to mess with to dial it in. I myself am going to get another one as well for guests! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Przem1959]

@@levelupwithmikenewman BTW It's risky to be speechless while reviewing a microphone :) :) I should order mine in Chine, because in Poland was not available. It costs about 52 $, which is less than a half of SM 58. Even with expected taxes is really awesome value for money.

[@Alucardxxx]

It supposed on the description has a inner double layer pop filter already... So it doesn't?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

It does, but the material used and the placement of the capsule in proximity to the end address of the mic can undermine it’s effectiveness. At under $40, the quality of the material and the thickness doesn’t really do much.

[@ghostwriter1440]

Thank you for affirming my purchase XD I was looking for somthing to replace my now deceased neweer 800 for discord chat and recording scratch vocals!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

No problem ! I love this mic, my father in-law borrowed mine for a guest on his podcast and he loves it so much I haven’t seen it in months! Lol. 🤣😂

[@BlarinDragon]

I think I really liked the Behringer xm8500, did the mod change the mic or is it just a shell?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

It’s just a shell, but because you are putting some extra space between the capsule and the end of the pop-filter, it improves plosives, and makes it just a tad darker.

[@BlarinDragon]

@@levelupwithmikenewman cool im gonna have to look into it

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@BlarinDragon the two that are way ahead of the pack to me are the maono PD100 and the FIFine K669D xlr mics. Same price, similar build quality, and great sound with but with different personalities 👍🏻 both are amazing

[@mert2207]

Thank you so much for the great review Mike! And i want to ask, which audio interface you recommend for Maono PD100?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank you! Depends a two things - What is your budget??? And do you have a Mac or PC

[@mert2207]

@@levelupwithmikenewman I have PC and frankly, I'm a newbie at these things :( my budget maximum 400$

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@mert2207 If you only want 1 mic input Best choice at $400 - Streamer X by rode, it is an amazing audio interface and a built in capture card (can plug your mic and camera into it and run both into your computer at 4K) Budget choices for PC: FiFine SC3 gaming mixer $50 Or Behringer UM2 - $50 Best value in the middle: Scarlett Vocaster one ($149) or the vocaster Duo ($249) if you like to have an option to plug in 2 mics. Auto gain feature, Great software to to EQ/mix you audio with preset EQ settings. If it were me, and I only needed one XLR input for my mike, I would definitely get the streamer X for $400 because of its features, sound pads, presets, and built in 4K capture card to connect your camera as well. Rating my favs for pure quality under 400 in the order I would buy them… 1. Streamer X 2. Vocaster Duo (for two mics) Vocaster one for just one input. 3. Zoom Podtrak P8 or Tascam Mixcast 4

[@mert2207]

@@levelupwithmikenewman Thank you very much for your help and answer. I am grateful Mike...

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@mert2207 no problem! Thanks for the great feedback! Best of luck getting everything up and running!!!

[@BacktotheRetroReview]

How does this compare to the fifine k669d?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

The PD100 is more of a v-shaped eq, more emphasis on the dark and bright tones, K669D a little smoother. I put the k669d ahead on build quality, plosives, price, and performance. For me - the k669d is the king of budget mics under a $100. Especially when you put a shure SM7B thick pop filter on it too.

[@BacktotheRetroReview]

@@levelupwithmikenewman ty very much

[@timaragon]

Do you prefer this over the Fifine K688?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Both have a great sound, but I like the stronger presence in the low end and the overall sound in general that the PD100 gives you right out of the box. I like the price tag better too. Lol. 👍🏻

[@keyelanti8320]

is this good for Studio recording..

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

It has a pronounce v-shaped eq to it, but does a great job for studio recording when speaking at a controlled and intentional pace.

[@DjChalice]

I'm now torn between this agnd the K699...

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Both great. The k669D is a touch brighter with more mids, and the pd100 is a little darker. Much more sensitive to plosives than the k669d too, so mic placement or a ride Podmic replacement windscreen really knocks them down.

[@theoutsiderjess4869]

The potterhead in me loves that your daughter uses Harry potter quotes to test microphones

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

She's a goofball! Any chance I can stoke the creative fire for her creating and editing - I will take! She is always giving me tips and pushing me on youtube shorts. lol

[@sanga783]

To much compressed or gated like voice on Moano

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

That is the downside for those who do not like the V-shaped sound of heavy lows and highs with scooped out mids. I’d you like the deep broadcast sound, this is great. If you like a flatter , more natural sound, this one isn’t. Thanks for sharing your feedback! Hope to hear your thoughts in more video reviews to come👍🏻

[@j0shll0yd]

I don’t understand why people like the podmic. It has so little body.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

It definitely wears you down with listeners fatigue if you don’t know how to eq some low end into your mix. 👍🏻