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

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  • Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024

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  • @Viktoria_witheveryone
    @Viktoria_witheveryone 3 месяца назад +3

    Thank you very much for your review.I can attest that this is indeed a very good microphone.

  • @itsuli_
    @itsuli_ Год назад +6

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

  • @Kadik1_
    @Kadik1_ 4 месяца назад +1

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

  • @yoshidaaimi34
    @yoshidaaimi34 11 месяцев назад +5

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  10 месяцев назад

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

  • @GeneralBiggs
    @GeneralBiggs 4 месяца назад +1

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

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  4 месяца назад

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

  • @Score_Embryo
    @Score_Embryo Год назад +3

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

  • @levelupwithmikenewman
    @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад +5

    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!

  • @RealBaldnold
    @RealBaldnold Год назад +2

    Thank you for the review

  • @Ceplom
    @Ceplom Год назад +1

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад +3

      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. 👍🏻

  • @miguelmella182
    @miguelmella182 Месяц назад

    sounds amazing!!! especially when it comes to noise canceling, could you share the software that you used?

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Месяц назад +1

      @@miguelmella182 I used OBS, and used the 3 band equalizer in the filters

    • @miguelmella182
      @miguelmella182 Месяц назад

      @@levelupwithmikenewman got it, thank you!

  • @FreeThinker-dz7nj
    @FreeThinker-dz7nj Год назад +2

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      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
      @FreeThinker-dz7nj Год назад +1

      @@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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад +1

      @@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. 😎

  • @ferdousmahmudsawon3825
    @ferdousmahmudsawon3825 2 месяца назад

    great review, pd100u is amazing

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  2 месяца назад

      It has a great tone! Just wish it had headphone monitoring and it would be perfect!

  • @cludford
    @cludford 11 месяцев назад

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  11 месяцев назад

      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
    @simpleHealthyFooods 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @j0shll0yd
    @j0shll0yd Год назад

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад +1

      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 !!! 🤪🤣

  • @papagoygarcia
    @papagoygarcia Месяц назад +1

    Maono 100 PD or 200 Pdx? Which is better?

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Месяц назад +1

      @@papagoygarcia really depends on your voice. Pd200x is strong in the mids and PD100 is strong in lows and high with the mids scooped out. I personally like and use the pd100 more, but that is because I like it on my voice better

    • @papagoygarcia
      @papagoygarcia Месяц назад

      @levelupwithmikenewman thank dude. Like your videos hope to see your uploads more, you should be my mentor as I'm planning to pursue my podcast,

  • @zerefdragneel5767
    @zerefdragneel5767 Год назад

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад +1

      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 RUclips 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 ruclips.net/video/GcqIxF_ItQ8/видео.htmlsi=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
      @zerefdragneel5767 Год назад

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

  • @ce7778
    @ce7778 Год назад +1

    Do you know what the SNR is on USB?

  • @myck7021
    @myck7021 5 месяцев назад

    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
      @myck7021 5 месяцев назад

      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

  • @wagehgogo1440
    @wagehgogo1440 Год назад +1

    good

  • @rebelbusiness901
    @rebelbusiness901 Год назад +1

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

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      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.

  • @CharlieB86
    @CharlieB86 Год назад

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

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      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

  • @void8120
    @void8120 10 месяцев назад

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  10 месяцев назад +1

      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
      @void8120 10 месяцев назад

      @@levelupwithmikenewman thanks man!

  • @dezfyah
    @dezfyah Год назад

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      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

  • @roohollahmotorchi3095
    @roohollahmotorchi3095 Месяц назад +1

    Am I the only one not feeling any difference between pop filter and non pop filter sound!?

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Месяц назад

      Gives it just a slight bump for a warmer smoother low end…just the right amount. Sounds great either way for sure!!!

  • @dowannado-24
    @dowannado-24 Год назад

    It looks nice!

  • @ChillStudyDate
    @ChillStudyDate Год назад +3

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

    • @cydia11centra
      @cydia11centra Год назад +1

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

    • @ChillStudyDate
      @ChillStudyDate Год назад

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

  • @AltamashJiwani
    @AltamashJiwani Год назад

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      If I had to start a RUclips 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.

  • @mehrandehqani-bh1bj
    @mehrandehqani-bh1bj 4 месяца назад

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

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  4 месяца назад +1

      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
      @mehrandehqani-bh1bj 4 месяца назад

      @@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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  4 месяца назад +1

      @@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
      @mehrandehqani-bh1bj 4 месяца назад

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

  • @PCPAyLOAD
    @PCPAyLOAD Год назад

    What "Noise Suppression" software were you referring to?

  • @kyleadriancruz5002
    @kyleadriancruz5002 11 месяцев назад

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

    • @showerasmr5764
      @showerasmr5764 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @georgesamy00
    @georgesamy00 9 месяцев назад

    ok sold

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  9 месяцев назад

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

  • @cristianhaivaz
    @cristianhaivaz Год назад

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад +1

      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
      @cristianhaivaz Год назад

      @@levelupwithmikenewman thank you really much!

    • @cristianhaivaz
      @cristianhaivaz Год назад +1

      @@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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      @@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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      @@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.

  • @gabrield3166
    @gabrield3166 Год назад

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

  • @ellricrubia4544
    @ellricrubia4544 Год назад

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

  • @nazmussaquib16
    @nazmussaquib16 Год назад

    Which one should i go for?
    pd100u or DM30

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад +4

      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 .

  • @blackkrait832
    @blackkrait832 Год назад

    good review!

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад +1

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

    • @blackkrait832
      @blackkrait832 Год назад

      @@levelupwithmikenewman I'm looking forward to it

  • @michaelliu1604
    @michaelliu1604 Год назад +2

    so nice!!!

  • @Jra362
    @Jra362 Год назад

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

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад +1

      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
      @Jra362 Год назад +1

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

  • @dylanleon1260
    @dylanleon1260 7 месяцев назад

    What’s a cheep and good arm for it?

  • @oliverkhoo
    @oliverkhoo Месяц назад +1

    We guys are weird.

  • @NellyMacharia
    @NellyMacharia Год назад +1

    Pineapple on a pizza is awesome 👌

  • @zahirzachary2282
    @zahirzachary2282 11 месяцев назад

    Pineapple on pizza is to die for

  • @PapaRonDeering
    @PapaRonDeering Год назад

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

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      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!!! 😂🤣

  • @averyyoutube
    @averyyoutube Год назад

    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
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      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
      @averyyoutube Год назад

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

    • @levelupwithmikenewman
      @levelupwithmikenewman  Год назад

      @@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
      @averyyoutube Год назад

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

  • @brandonswan9247
    @brandonswan9247 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @CharlieB86
    @CharlieB86 Год назад

    Negative no pineapples on my pizza lol

  • @mexidraw
    @mexidraw Год назад

    What’s with the name? lol

  • @MrFaccts
    @MrFaccts 6 месяцев назад

    Bro , Maono sounds a lot better

  • @simpleHealthyFooods
    @simpleHealthyFooods 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @simpleHealthyFooods
    @simpleHealthyFooods 10 месяцев назад

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