I’m considering purchasing a microphone for ASMR and voiceover videos, after watching your content, I’ve been looking into the Fifine AM8 and the PD100X. Are there any other good recommendations under $60 that you would suggest?
ASMR usually requires sensitive, condenser microphones, not dynamic mics like the ones you mentioned. The Fifine A8 and A8 plus (which has stereo) would be better for that. :)
PLEASE make a updated Maono link software video with the PD400x showcasing your preferred custom EQ settings, limiter, compressor, noise gate (if you pictured yourself in a world with only USB)! I beg you :D
I love this review and you did an amazing job as always! :) The only thing I wish I saw was the distortion test to see how bad it gets But it seems like it's really bad, so honestly even without showing us we're taking your word through and through because obviously we trust you and your testing! P.S in my opinion so far the AM8 is still the best microphone I would buy the sE but that price is very steep and for the price i can get an xlr setup So as much as I love the sE I still think it's a bad idea, even though it's pretty much a replacement of an XLR setup Still, I don't think that's a good idea because you need that future upgrade so I'm sticking with budget and going with the Am8 for future upgrade as well
davey!!! quick question here i bought the pd400x like 2 months ago along with maono's own audio interface and I've been using it with the 48V phantom power on!!! the question is, does this damage the microphone/shorten the lifespan of said microphone? or does it reject it like some sources say? I've compared with and without phantom power and my voice actually sounds slightly better (imo) with the phantom power on (idk if this is just delusion) thanks and you're awesome!!!
It's unlikely to damage the mic, but it doesn't really need it. I’d say just stop applying 48v moving foward, just in case, but I wouldn’t worry about the lifespan. 😀
I’m considering purchasing a microphone for ASMR and voiceover videos, after watching your content, I’ve been looking into the Fifine AM8 and the PD100X. Are there any other good recommendations under $60 that you would suggest?
ASMR usually requires sensitive, condenser microphones, not dynamic mics like the ones you mentioned. The Fifine A8 and A8 plus (which has stereo) would be better for that. :)
Was watching your vids the past few days. Currently planning to buy the PD100X and this video just came out, how convenient.
Hope it makes your decision a bit easier!
Another amazing review. I love the playful yet still professional style you have man.
I appreciate your kind words, Kevin! I try. 😀
Good review my friend. I never could get my PD200x to sound good.
PLEASE make a updated Maono link software video with the PD400x showcasing your preferred custom EQ settings, limiter, compressor, noise gate (if you pictured yourself in a world with only USB)! I beg you :D
I would, but last I checked, the Mac incompatibility issue hasn’t been resolved :(
@@DaveSoltura What preset & distance are you using in USB mode for the PD400x?
I love this review and you did an amazing job as always! :)
The only thing I wish I saw was the distortion test to see how bad it gets
But it seems like it's really bad, so honestly even without showing us we're taking your word through and through because obviously we trust you and your testing!
P.S in my opinion so far the AM8 is still the best microphone
I would buy the sE but that price is very steep and for the price i can get an xlr setup
So as much as I love the sE I still think it's a bad idea,
even though it's pretty much a replacement of an XLR setup
Still, I don't think that's a good idea because you need that future upgrade
so I'm sticking with budget and going with the Am8 for future upgrade as well
You’re absolutely right! I should’ve included the distortion test… and starting with an AM8 is valid, if you think the sE is too steep!
Earthworks ethos! Sana ol 😁👍👌
how do you like these versus the Fifine's microphone lineups?
Actaully yeah we need to see if fifne got some competition or if they are still value king 👀👀
So this PD100x or PD200x ? Which one I should go for voiceover ?
davey!!! quick question here
i bought the pd400x like 2 months ago along with maono's own audio interface and I've been using it with the 48V phantom power on!!!
the question is, does this damage the microphone/shorten the lifespan of said microphone? or does it reject it like some sources say?
I've compared with and without phantom power and my voice actually sounds slightly better (imo) with the phantom power on
(idk if this is just delusion)
thanks and you're awesome!!!
It's unlikely to damage the mic, but it doesn't really need it. I’d say just stop applying 48v moving foward, just in case, but I wouldn’t worry about the lifespan. 😀
Can you do a review on Shure SM58? much better if SM58 vs PD400X, thank you.
this or the fifine am8? can you guys help me decide
Better sound with no editing, Fifine Am8. But PD100x has a higher potential because of 24 bit and software
Looks like a rebranded fifine am8