What a Gem! The Maono PD100U Usb Microphone - Great mic - if you don't use headphones!

A great mic for just $54.99, 2 in 1 USB Dynamic Mic packed with a crisp, smooth sound, solid metal body. I Just wish it had direct monitoring! But plug and play to capture audio and you don't want to use headphones...Mount it to a boom arm or keep it on the stand it comes with. And as always….if you stick it out to the end…a few laughs throughout the video and especially with my bloopers of my train wreck endings for your enjoyment!!
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[@RealBaldnold]

Thank you for the review

[@Kadik1_]

thank you so much for this review. I am deciding between Behringer C1-U and Maono PD100U. This helped me so much, thank you.

[@itsuli_]

This is a great review! Definitely gonna get this mic for recording.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thanks!!! Hope you enjoy it!

[@Ceplom]

good review! one thing that i wish you did in this video is to test the sound of the mic without any filter on

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

All I had was noise suppression. My neighbor was killing me with revving his engine for hours. 🤯😎 there was no eq, compression, etc in the audio. 👍🏻

[@yoshidaaimi34]

I was planning to use this mic and this review is good so far but the darth vader edit was so funny, it caught me off guard 🤣 "Give me your blue snowball ice"

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thanks! Definitely gotta have a little fun with the videos from time to time!!! 🤣

[@dowannado-24]

It looks nice!

[@GeneralBiggs]

Great review! Your daughters, especially the younger one, cracked me up 😂😂😂😂. You should do more mic reviews, you're a natural for this.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank you! It is really fun, I definitely enjoy the mic reviews more than the other gear reviews for sure!

[@Score_Embryo]

honestly the best mic review I've seen. although personally my favorited section is the mic fight about pineapple on pizza.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

😂 gotta keep fun and interesting. Lol!!! Thanks you!!!

[@ce7778]

Do you know what the SNR is on USB?

[@michaelliu1604]

so nice！！！

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Sorry for the couple of brief moments of video latency in this video. I edited this video on a different MacBook Pro and forgot to change my FPS from 24 to 60 in Divinci Resolve, and didn’t notice it until after it was rendered. No worries as the problem has been found and fixed for future videos! We are free to resume our daily lives without fear and looting in our beautiful city streets!!!! I did my best to try to smooth it out in most parts, but there were a few spots where there was nothing more I could do. So on to the next video for you guys. It’s going to be a fun one that will surprise many of you! Have a blessed day and have some fun today…life is too short to miss out on it!

[@blackkrait832]

good review!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank you 🙏🏻 more to come. Wrapping up my review of the Maono PD400x USB/XLR starter kit this week. 👍🏻

[@blackkrait832]

@@levelupwithmikenewman I'm looking forward to it

[@j0shll0yd]

Awesome review thank you!! I’m so impressed with that PD100U. I have the PD400X, & love it. Looking into getting a couple more mics. And I LOVE pineapple on my pizza. With jalapeños. 🥰

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thank you!!! The PD400x is such a great mic. So clean and crisp with just the right touch of low end in there mixed with a great build quality. glad you like it, that mic doesn’t get the love it deserves! 👍🏻 and yes - pineapple on pizza !!! 🤪🤣

[@cludford]

Thanks for the video, tell me are the diaphragms the same same for the pd100x pd100u and pd200x? What about a review of the pd100x vs the Fifine K669d?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

My latest video for the FiFine audio interface, I used both the k669d and the PD100 xlr mic back to back where you can here the differences/comparisons of the two mics 👍🏻

[@simpleHealthyFooods]

Sir What ever you recorded with MAONO PD100U Dynamic USB Microphone was raw or edited?

[@wagehgogo1440]

good

[@CharlieB86]

In your opinion what headphones would be great on a budget for direct monitoring

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

The rode NTH-100’s are the best bang for your Buck, outperforming $300 headphones. But if you are looking for the low end headphones I used the brand EKSA For 2 years. Very comfortable, did a good job for me. Didn’t feel a need to upgrade until the Rode NTH-100 was released. amzn.to/3PFK7h6

[@AltamashJiwani]

I am starting a youtube Channel, so much confused between maono PD100U and the Fifine AM8 / K688. i read your previous comment on this. Only the PD100U and K668 come with a stand that is crucial for me and i will be using only the USB interface. can you help me decide which one is the best Pro sounding audio quality?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

If I had to start a KZbin channel today using usb mic, I would go with the FiFine K688 for its performance, it is absolutely amazing for spoken word, but you would need a desk top mic stand. If you want an all in one package / stand included, go with the AM8. I will tell you though that even FiFine recommends using a mic stand or a boom arm over the stands that come with them because they can pick up tapping/bumping of the desk easier. I would prefer the k688 with a cheap ($30) boom arm and you will be golden.

[@dezfyah]

Death star mic.. go Vader😎. That Maono 100U is a great mic but I had to upgrade to the PD400X..I needed microphone output. One of the best mic out there.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Yes! PD400x - great mic - great sound -great build quality - great app in usb mode too! Love how crisp and the right touch of brightness in it. Underrated gem. Worth every penny

[@ellricrubia4544]

Does the Shure's longer pop filter fits on the Maono?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

No it doesn’t. too tight. I almost tore mine trying to wedge it on.

[@myck7021]

I definitely feel like this thing slaps the snowball however, the snowball is old. I never heard of it until recently the blue yeti orb, I could only imagine if I mean that’s not what it’s supposed to be like blue yeti to blue yeti x or pro but for the snowball anyways, that thing I believe sounds better then the OG yeti (not snowball the orb) maybe it was the video I had watched but the maono or however spell it IMO now slaps the snowball; however like to say it’s older then me but I beat it by a year so 😅

[@myck7021]

If that was confusing let me break it down my bad it was a lot Variants of the Yetis upgraded versions, comparing it to the snowball essentially saying or wondering if the Orb is the updated snowball. Great $50 maono podcast mic if someone like Theo Von, Joe Rogan, ect. Shure users let’s say I wouldn’t notice the difference

[@FreeThinker-dz7nj]

Hi! Can you answer on 2 questions please: 1 - Why are you holding it so close, does it have problems with volume? Will I be able to speak into it while chilling in a chair with a gamepad? 2 - What's the difference between this PD100 and PD200x in terms of sound? Thank you

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Hey! no problem! It is out of habit that I hold the microphone close to my mouth when speaking. I do several speaking engagements every week and which I have to hold an SM 58 microphone close to my mouth or else they can’t hear me speaking into the mic the mayo, PD 100 you does very well anywhere from 2 to 10 inches away from the end address of the microphone . The main difference between the PD100 and PD 200 X in terms of sound is that the PD 100 has a V-shaped EQ where the mids are cut out of it, where the Maono PD100 has plenty of Low, AND mids while still able to Grab the highs in your voice. Basically - Pd200x is more balanced with Mids & the Pd100 is shallow in the mids. And just to be clear: the Maono PD100u does not have headphone monitoring if you were considering it along with the PD100&PD200x

[@FreeThinker-dz7nj]

@@levelupwithmikenewman ty! I don't need monitorg, it's for the entry lvl streaming and vods, now I am using my phone connected to PC and it doesn't sound so bad lol To be honest watching all this reviews I don't feel any big difference between all this budget fifine, maono mics, hard to understand something (watched all USB starting from k669, PM461 and going further to K688, PD200x) The only really noticeable difference I see is the build quality and accessories, but you just mount once and that's it So does it make sense to buy some of the higher price mics in my case?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@FreeThinker-dz7nj in all honesty - people will watch if your content is good, and the only time people really notice your audio is when it is bad. Jus try to find one that captures your voice in a way that doesn’t fatigue your listeners ears if it’s long content, and mics that capture high energy really well for your short form content 👍🏻 when it comes to maono and FiFine, they are really getting great quality at a budget price. 😎

[@void8120]

If I am on a tight budget, should I get the pd100u or add to go and get the pd200x? and what will be the huge advantage if I will go and pick the 200x? thanks!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

The PD200x gives you ability to where headphones with latency free monitoring, ability to use xlr if you are ready to expand, and the pD200x is MUCH BETTER at plosives, and can you can use it with the maono-digital app in usb mode to eq your mic. The pD100u has a better sound out of the box, but no headphones, requires a pop filter to knock down plosives (extra cost because one is not included) and is not compatible/recognized in Maono’s own digital app. If you get the pD100u, it is because of the look and the sound, but the PD200x beats it out everything else.

[@void8120]

@@levelupwithmikenewman thanks man!

[@PCPAyLOAD]

What "Noise Suppression" software were you referring to?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

OBS has a noise suppression filter you can add to your mic.

[@georgesamy00]

ok sold

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

It’s a great sounding mic for this price point if you don’t use direct headphone monitoring 👍🏻 great for talking head shots

[@zerefdragneel5767]

it is good for singing / vocals ? i prefer mic that have usb connection over xlr.. maybe u can help recomend one that have same price range..

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

To be honest this doesn’t have headphone monitoring which would be important to making sure you are in key as you sing, so you want a usb condenser mic with a headphone input. the k670b from FiFine had headphone monitoring and there is a video on KZbin with a guy using it as he’s singing - sounded amazing for that price. It is titled memories - maroon 5 acoustic version by lane Austin. Here is the link to his video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZTUeqt8lK6nh5osi=Dkvg2DA4BWMf7-jK beyond that my top budget singing mics are xlr condenser mics AT2020 and the Lewitt LCT240 pro, but again, those are xlr

[@zerefdragneel5767]

@@levelupwithmikenewman well noted.. thanks for info man.. really appreciate it..

[@gabrield3166]

Is this mic compatible with Berringer U-Phoria Sound card?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Not sure on that, I honestly do not know.

[@rebelbusiness901]

Is there any solution for the headphone/ monitoring with this microphone??😢

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

No. The only knock on this mic is that you have to use like your vlogging - camera with a shotgun mic or a lavaliere. But that isn’t for everybody. I use it when I need to record quick studio-quality audio for live streams using my laptop and I don’t want to have headphones on in the video. It’s a great mic, but does have a major flaw for those who prefer to be to real-time monitoring with zero latency.

[@nazmussaquib16]

Which one should i go for? pd100u or DM30

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

PD100u is a dynamic microphone which means you should stay 2-4 inches or away to get the best sound. With the DM 30 being a condenser microphone you can be 6 to 10 inches away and still get amazing sound. The dynamic microphone is better at eliminating the background noises in your room and the condenser microphone picks up the fine details of your voice, but also picks up background noises that may be in your room. So if you have a quiet room, like to have a little bit of distance between you and your mic, or move around a bit as your talking I would go with the condenser mic which is the DM 30 because it has more reach. if you have a noisy room, little to no sound treatment, or you like to be right up on the mic as you talk, then I would definitely go with the PD100u. Quality wise- Both will give you amazing audio. It’s just identifying what your style is and what your room is as far as sound treatment and outside noise is bleeding into your audio. Hope this helps. One other note, as of now you are not able to use the software app with the PD100U, but I believe you can use the DM 30 with the app from Milano, and the app is amazing .

[@cristianhaivaz]

compared to the FIFINE K688 which one would you suggest more? it would be my first mic for voice over on some yt videos

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

If for Just voice overs - I like the Maono. I personally like my voice over mics to be very clear& crisp with my voice, and not muddy and I love how crisp it is and it does a better job of handling plosives right out of the box. I think the FiFine has a deeper sound, but again, for just voice overs the Maono is a little more crips at the mid to top for my voice. If I am going to use a mic for livestreams, gaming, and podcasting plus voice overs I would go with the FiFine because of the richness BUT HONESTLY, you will not be disappointed with either one.

[@cristianhaivaz]

@@levelupwithmikenewman thank you really much!

[@cristianhaivaz]

@@levelupwithmikenewman btw I just noticed that there are two models of the Maono, the PD100 and the PD100U... the first one is XLR only and the second one is USB only, did you try both of them? is the difference only this one? if so you probably suggest to get the XLR version right? at this point maybe it's better the K688 because I can start using it as USB and then upgrade after to XLR

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@cristianhaivaz I actually just bought the PD100 XLR only model. I will be doing a review of it this week👍🏻 I haven’t taken it out of the box yet, but I have heard really great things about it so far. Really excited to test it out the week

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@cristianhaivaz to me that is the best option. I prefer XLR, but I cannot deny how convenient it is to plug into a laptop when I am out and about and record a quick solo podcast on my laptop. Great option to be able to use both.

[@mehrandehqani-bh1bj]

Hi. Maono PD100u or PD200X which one do you think is better? there is some noise in my room from window

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

I would choose the pD200x. prefer the sound the pD100u gives, but I don’t like that it does not have a jack for headphone monitoring. If headphone monitoring is not something you need, then PD00u. If you want zero latency headphone monitoring, it’s the pD200x

[@mehrandehqani-bh1bj]

@@levelupwithmikenewman i prefer pd200x because of the headphone jack. but do you think it is good for noisy room? or pd100 is better for a noisy room?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@mehrandehqani-bh1bjthe pD200x is good with noise rejection, but pretty much any budget mic is going to be. Noise rejection from rooms handling noise, etc, that is why the SM7B, sm57, Logitech blue Sona, sm58, SR117 are so good. The are built to handle such things. Sub $100 mics focus on getting you great audio but have to leave it at the top keep the price down. The Fifine am8, is probably the best of the budget mics at audio tone out of the box and knocking down room noise from windows, but its handling noise and build quality are below the standard. I think for your situation, the pD200x handles the more of your issues as a whole than the others, which is why the PD200x is widely considered the best value buy for what you get as a whole and the price you pay. It’s not a master of anything, but good to really good at a bunch of things! Plus it gives you an app to EQ your mic when using usb mode, the pD100u won’t work in the maono app. Fifine doesn’t even have one at all. Maono mics are all 24bit audio, fifine is only 16bit. That really only comes into play if you like to process your audio in post production though.

[@mehrandehqani-bh1bj]

@@levelupwithmikenewman Thanks alot.This is a great answer. so i go for pd200x

[@kyleadriancruz5002]

Maono PD100 or PD100U which one do you think is better?

[@showerasmr5764]

Pd100u is better if you don’t already have a interface

[@dylanleon1260]

What’s a cheep and good arm for it?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

What is your budget? $50-$60 or $30 and under?

[@Jra362]

Would you say this is good enough to record music as a beginner?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

For recording music you would preferably want to use a xlr condenser (AT2020 or the Lewett LCT240pro) mic the Shure sm57 is amazing at both for just under $100. They are better at capturing the highs/mids/lows of your instruments, where dynamic mics (especially USB Mics) excel more at spoken word. To me, this is an excellent beginners mic for podcasting. If you’re in this for the long term and are stuck in USB mics the AT2020x USB mic will definitely do the job. I believe Billie Eilish actually used it to record one of her songs.

[@Jra362]

@@levelupwithmikenewman awesome thanks man! Keep up the great videos!

[@ChillStudyDate]

I still think the xm8500 in the sm7b kit sounds better and looks better than any of these mics lol

[@cydia11centra]

What do you mean by "in the sm7b kit" ?

[@ChillStudyDate]

@@cydia11centra he has a video up on the xm8500 to sm7b check his video out

[@NellyMacharia]

Pineapple on a pizza is awesome 👌

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Amen!!! Preach it for the 🍍 pineapple!

[@zahirzachary2282]

Pineapple on pizza is to die for

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Yessir!!!!! Pineapple 😊 All day - everyday on my pizza!

[@PapaRonDeering]

agree with pineapple ABSOLUTELY belongs on pizza, PERIOD!!!!... lol

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Amen to that!!! One other thing I love about it, was during the pandemic when grocery stores shelves were completely empty, the only frozen pizzas they had left for sale where the pineapple and ham ones. So I never missed a beat, everybody else was out of luck…but us pineapple pizza lovers out there were able to keep it rollin!!! 😂🤣

[@mexidraw]

What’s with the name? lol

[@CharlieB86]

Negative no pineapples on my pizza lol

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

🤣😂👍🏻

[@averyyoutube]

Ok, but you cheated... I'm a Father with 2 daughters, and you cheated to get my sub... but I have to for the amount of smiles I gave this video. (Avery is my youngest) Thanks for the video!

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Thanks! Kids are everything, and to see their smile when they feel like they get to be a part of something is worth it! Glad you enjoyed the video! More to come with my co-pilot

[@averyyoutube]

@@levelupwithmikenewman Quick follow-up. Have you tried using the Maono Link app? Would really like to know if it works with this mic.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@averyyoutube I just tried connecting it via the Usb-c to Usb-C input to my M1 Mac Mini, and the Maono Software app did not recognize it. A little disappointing, but I use OBS when doing live streams, which has a High, Mid Low, equalizer, compressor, noise suppression and other features.

[@averyyoutube]

@@levelupwithmikenewman Greatly appreciate that. Hopefully they add compatibility in the future. Thanks so much!

[@brandonswan9247]

I don't like pineapple on my pizza but if anyone else does have fun. I'm not sure why people are so self righteous about what other people put on their pizza.

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

It definitely triggers some people that’s for sure! Lol

[@MrFaccts]

Bro , Maono sounds a lot better

[@simpleHealthyFooods]

Sir What ever you recorded with MAONO PD100U Dynamic USB Microphone was raw or edited?

[@simpleHealthyFooods]

Sir What ever you recorded with MAONO PD100U Dynamic USB Microphone was raw or edited?

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Recorded directly into OBS raw with no filters

[@simpleHealthyFooods]

@@levelupwithmikenewman Thank you so much Sir !