Maono AU-HD300T USB/XLR Mic Review / Giveaway (VS Samson Q2U, ATR2100X, AT2005usb, ATR2100)

[@beexy-c4z]

Great video dude. Honestly given the price and all the features, it's amazing that it doesn't sound horrible

[@lNowHerel]

Lol at “doesnt sound horrible”. Interesting benchmark

[@michaelgray2070]

I actually preferred its sound signature to the others in the test. For future videos, might be nice to see/hear noise plots from the USB offerings. I've thrown a few out due to the odd high-pitched whine or warble I couldn't overcome in an internal pre or A/D. And yeah, I'd take in a giveaway!

[@sergiidogotar3805]

It is the best review on KZbin for this mic. Thanks for content😊

[@djsrealvision]

This was interesting love the quality of the mic. Ive been saving to get the blue ember for a while now so im excited about that since you had gave it an A+ which amazed me so i'm going to go with the ember thanks for the quality content. Definitaly think your underrated as a youtuber you quality is good.

[@djsrealvision]

I would like to win the micorphone to put the money twards a better interface!

[@mariloudeguzman1898]

Thank for the information about those microphone specs

[@คนกากแคสเกม]

which one is better this one or the Fifine k688.

[@waltjennette]

As much as I love and promote the Samson Q2U, I'm loving what I hear and see from the Maono and would love to get my hands on one to review.

[@jakp8777]

It seems like it’s a good value with all the included accessories. I find the mic a bit bright but otherwise it sounds good. Better then a snowball or neweer. Great review, however since I’m a “audio nerd” I’ll stick with the SM7B.

[@rbelson356]

For his voice, I found the last two mics (from Audio-Technica) to sound the best with the Q2U being the third best overall, which makes sense considering their price. The Maono sounded too "nasaly" for my liking.

[@realzooflicks]

This mic would definitely be great with one of their mixers, I currently own the AU-AM200-S1.

[@alexflex1337]

hi, that 3.5 jack, is it out only? (like for headphones) or can i connect it to my camera?

[@AudioHotline]

Since it's an output, you can use it for headphones or to send it to your camera. Either will work. You can use a 3.5mm trs cable from the headphone out, to the mic jack on your camera. However, it will not be as high of quality as the USB connection. The headphone preamps in mics like this are fine, but they don't always perfectly represent the mic. There can be a tone change/quality loss. Most people would probably not notice much of a difference, but it's worth noting.

[@_YoungKD]

2160p 🙀 Ive Never Seen That Nice Quality

[@16blank45]

Thank you for the review. I was a bit disheartened when you said that this is not a musician’s mic. I bought it last week with intent to use it for my live music performances (violin). I hope that it will be sufficient enough to give a good enough vocal sound. Maybe I will just have to sort out the sound with the mixer…

[@naagi369]

Thank you for your detailed review ^^. For the distance test, when you put it 3 feet away, I find the sound still clear and not as soft as it was in the review of Podcastage channel. Did you use any softwares to process the sound? I do like it when you did the 3 feet distance test since I want to make video lessons and do not want to show the mic like you said ^^.

[@ProvenSawlid]

Good review always thorough

[@theivster1648]

It's a good start up mic for voice recording. I'm starting out in VA, on the budget.

[@Dream73993]

Hey! I am a voice artist and want to purchase a dynamic mic that connects to an android type c mobile coz i don't have s laptop and i live in a very noisy area so want a mic with good noise cancellation i am confused between ATR 2100x-usb and Samson Q2U.which one should i buy? I'll be very grateful if you reply🙏

[@TomasWatchReviews]

#5 sounds nice, very clean and alive.

[@onlymyopiniontech]

Pretty descent that they sent an extra so you could share after your share. 😃👍

[@kdftw791]

great review i relly need this mic

[@andrews.9286]

Thanks for the review. I am looking for a new mic to replace a Blue Yeti.

[@And-c7n]

Just check you aren’t talking into the end of the yeti - you may find it’s actually better than you think lol

[@andrews.9286]

@@And-c7n I know how to use it. It picks up too much background noise. I bought it in a combo pack with a C922 because at the time that was the only way I could get a decent webcam. I needed one for online teaching.

[@AudioHotline]

Andrew S and Andrew C… what’s up Andrews! Andrew S, good on you for using the Yeti correctly! If you are unhappy with the background noise the Blue Yeti picks up then moving to a dynamic mic like this could definitely help. Andrew C, there are definitely a lot of people that use the Blue Yeti incorrectly. I have seen way too many youtubers talking into the top of that mic. With how many videos there are on the Blue Yeti, you’d think everyone would have it right by now.

[@andrews.9286]

@@AudioHotline I see many people using it wrong also, but it does seem to work so I guess they are using the omni pattern. My problem is I live about a block away from a river and when an airboat goes by you would think I am on the runway of an airport. I was thinking Samson 2QU or maybe one of the less expensive Behringer mics and an interface.

[@And-c7n]

@@andrews.9286 At some point background noise is just a major problem. You options are a super cartoid condenser or shotgun microphone and something like RX9 by Izotrope to digitally remove the background noise. Both are possibly cheaper than moving house.

[@thedebapriyakar]

Dude you're the absolute fucking best man. LOVE your videos.

[@kirktheninja]

Great review as always. Would love to win this to up my PC gaming voice chat quality.

[@HarikrishnanSrinivasan]

Great review as always!!!! I would like to win this microphone since it would help me get started with my podcast and singing

[@Jumpeex]

A good value microphone for sure

[@cosmic040]

For that price: mic actually sounds pretty good + useful accessoires - wow! YES, I'd like to win one in the GIVEAWAY!

[@jobairahmed2517]

Really appreciative

[@antoinelanz8427]

I'd love to win one to use on my new podcast. The USB and XLR features would be perfect. Thanks man

[@natepepin09]

I'd want one, sounds pretty decent.

[@TheDiamondTelevision]

New microphone? Give it to me baby!

[@landie8729]

Through usb can you listen to your pc audio or is only for voice monitoring?

[@fearlessgamer95]

Great to review I would like to win this microphone because I really love the way it works I’ve never had a USB type C microphone Plus it sounds really good love the video 👍🏻

[@BandrewScott]

Thumbs up for the kitty purr test.

[@onakasuita7546]

Can you review the advanced audio dm7, they are copied shure sm7b

[@rvijayteja]

Can I just plug and play this for my teams or zoom calls without adding any gain in the software? Q2U is priced almost around $99 in our country, so I'm considering this instead

[@AudioHotline]

Yep, it is plug n’ play. If It’s cheaper than the Q2U for you, I would just go with the Maono.

[@Mousymusic]

Giveaway still available?

[@avayafpv]

yes this is the kind of mic i wanna have in my desk

[@lx130]

Yes been waiting for this review from you! HAIL PEANUTSES! i do live in the US. hayyyyyyy

[@petrkinkal1509]

I'm looking for a decent mic for gaming (chatting on discord) and the Maono AU-HD300T costs less than half of the Samson Q2u (and about 60% of the cost of the ATR2100X) in my country. I'm a bit worried about the weak preamp, is it really that bad? (Would you recommend it in my case?)

[@AudioHotline]

In this case I would definitely take the hd300t

[@tunafish9112]

I would indeed like to win this microphone so that I can give it to a friend who really needs an improvement in their audio. I've been rocking the SE V7 and I'm really loving how clear it is for a dynamic microphone. It's really in a league of its own within the $100 dynamic microphone range. You should review it when you get the chance since you've already covered the sE7. Love the videos btw :)

[@Chamberxx]

What headphones do u use?

[@AudioHotline]

While shooting, I monitor my videos with the Sony MDR-7506, but I use my Sennheiser HD 650 headphones when I need to listen a bit more critically.

[@baseshadehighlight4627]

Great review and a great channel. Love it! Keep up the good work! Also, can I be entered in the giveaway?

[@akkinana]

I want to win this microphone...but unfortunately for me... I am in India... and this mic is not available here !! Anyway... another great review as always....

[@alancaudle4404]

Not a bad-sounding under-100-dollar mic... and, yep, I would love to win it!

[@j.powellnetwork]

I would like to win one! Great Review as well!

[@TechInTheCityHonolulu]

Just starting with KZbin videos using my iPhone. I would love to win this microphone to up my audio quality.

[@apextest5642]

Man I PICT Number 3. Sooo really I Will buy that Maono.. I think number 3 is Samson..

[@kuyaboo5007]

wouldn't mind winning one

[@prabhuja7554]

Very genuine review ever...😁

[@ItsPlungedYT]

Yo, It actually seems like a very interesting microphone. It would be cool if I got it. I actually would like to try to win this microphone

[@markmetzler9108]

I'd love to win one.

[@BBQCrasher]

Would like the opportunity to win one. USA resident. Thank you great value in all of your production vids. Happy subscriber.

[@timmyandmikee2759]

Nice.

[@Ohitzchan]

I would love to win this as I really want to be able to record clear covers:)

[@user-wd8rr8pc5n]

I like #5 AT 2005

[@imjustsayintv]

I wanna win one

[@TreasureHuntingDetectiors]

I would just like to win something just once, so I know theres still hope out there for ppl like me

[@TheIntellectualPeoplePodcast]

OMG! Kitty Purr Test = 11 What mic did you test again?!?!

[@MrColada]

I want to win one.

[@ciggsy]

thats what i waiting for :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Edit : wait a minute... i dont realize there is a giveaway but yea i don't live in US so I'm fucked

[@gmarod6099]

I wanna win the mic!!! Also, my favorite was mic 1 3 and 5 perfect sound but #1 is warm 🥵🥵

[@21Something.]

Very in-depth review. I used to have a maono mic about two years ago. I lost it when I moved, but it was really good. I just prefer using those mics that do not necessarily require an audio interface. Also, can I be entered in the giveaway. 😌

[@seatitans7019]

I want to win One, a Maono-One....

[@leonardgros5475]

I would like the winner to see mobile

[@Tewahedo]

I wanna win!

[@manavmann4116]

I want to win this at any cost my old mic has broked I will pay the delivery charge to india choose me

[@logangentry2365]

please i want i need a mic

[@jobairahmed2517]

I would like to win

[@Matmatytccl77764]

Shure why not (yes thats a pun

[@수라수라-j7b]

xtuga e22

[@celticmoose33]

I'd like to win one, I will pick my butt and my nose.

[@gaurav.anirbandutta]

They all sound terrible

[@AudioHotline]

You have to consider sound relative to price. Compared to expensive mics… yeah not good, but good enough to do what people want with them for the price.