This microphone sounds really impressive of for the price point! Even with no filters on with the XLR input, it does have a nice, balanced sound quality to it. Definitely a big plus that it comes with software to help those who may not have much experience doing any sort of EQ to their microphones for content creation or streaming. As always, great video and looking forward to the next one!
Appreciate your input and comments as always!! And IKR sure it's FAR from perfect but for £65 it's such an impressive little mic for a beginner or low budget creator.. I even like how it looks
0:00 - Intro/overview 1:00 - What's in the Box? 1:45 - Smartphone Test/demo 2:20 - USB audio example (No filter) 3:45 - XLR (with filters) example 4:25 - What controls are on the Mic 5:20 - The Maono App 6:50 - PD200X vs SM7b Vs K688 8:35 - Noise rejection Tests (keyboard etc) 10:05 - Cons 11:22 - Final thoughts/ Who this is for
Appreciate you checking out the video!!! I'm always suprised when people watch n listen to the stuff I put out there 😅 . . This mic is pretty great though!! Sure... its not perfect but for the price it's a pretty solid option.. a HUGE upgrade from headphone mics n built on audio etc..
Hey, which one is better am8 or pd200x for normal youtube videos when my mouth will be 4-6inches away from the mic and for some casual occasional singing? Which has better noise cancellation? And if i can EQ the sharpness of the pd200x to lower it? Why I'm confused? Am8 sounds flat and muddy at times, but pd200x has a very nasally voice and the highs are very sharp too My voice is quite normal, with a lil inclination towards deep, so now which would be better for me considering all of the above points?
Thank you, i'm Glad it was useful! 🔥 I actually record most of my audio directly into premiere pro! I just sync it to the camera when I'm editing... My setup When I'm not using USB, Mic > GoXLR > Record in premiere and then to finish add a Limiter set to -5db Specifically I like to add "Loudmax" limiter I think I have a video on that VST on here somewhere
This entire video has a PC about 2 feet away from it 😅 (my pc is next to my camera) I'd imagine the ps5 would sound similar to when I plugged it into my phone though as I can't use filters on that like I can via my GoXLR or OBS etc I should do a short or tiktok doing a test like this though 🤔
I honestly would have thought the same until I made this video. I was so suprised at how good the Maono sounds in comparison to the Fifine.. & Has Way better preamps too IMO if youre using it via USB..
Siblence is basically harsher higher frequency sounds... Often appear in audio when people say "S", "T", "Ch" or sometimes "Z" sounding words.. Church for example
@mt6989 Agreed a lot of people will dislike that.. I kinda like that I'm less likely to accidentally press it.. but also it now makes a noise when i press it which isn't ideal 🙃
I love it. The sound quality is really worth the price. I plugged my headphones into the mic and found that it sounded better than the B450M Steel Legend's audio onbard. It's like buying a mic and getting a sound card🥰
Thanks for the great review! I have a question that I haven't seen covered regarding the app - are the settings saved on the microphone or on the computer? If I change settings and move to another computer which doesn't have the app installed, will it sound the same? Or will it go back to the default settings?
I have the PD200X but after tweaking it for awhile in OBS Studio, I could never get it to sound right. I actually got my Blue Snowball mic to sound better in OBS so I kept it hooked up and put the Maono away for now... lol
It could defo be better for sure but for $80 it's not too bad.. I'm still trying to find the best mic around that price range Apparently the Fduce SL40 is supposed to be good so I might pick one of those up to compare 🤔 (Might be XLR only though)
@@ajsarsfield I think if u could turn up the budget a bit at around $100 and u have the ability to EQ, I would recommend se electronics v7. It has an aluminium voice coil that makes it capture a really detail sound with a wide range of freq range (40hz-19khz) almost like a condenser. Its originally designed for a singer so I dont think its default character is the best for talking podcast or live streaming purpose but with an EQ u could freely change the characteristic of this mic and it will smoke others mic due to its detail sound.
Its better IMO.. I did a review on the k688 and I believe the AM8 and K688 use the same audio capsule but in different bodies so they should sound the same.. The Fifine mics struggle with plosives (P&B sounds) As well as being a bit harsh on the highs.. + USB preamp was too quiet.. Where as this feels a bit more well rounded AND the USB preamp was way louder n cleaner. Great for how cheap it is! (I'm currently testing the PD400x which is Even better)
Does the dual output (USB & XLR) of PD200X operate alternately or can they be used simultaneously? If they can be used simultaneously, is it possible as a backup in case one of them encounters an issue? How about K688? Can the USB & XLR be used simultaneously? I appreciate your help
@@ajsarsfield Damnn. You right, my bad hahaha My maono just arrived and via USB doesnt sound like yours. Any chance you have created a video showing your EQ for pD200x? Ty
Itll probably be different for every voice.. But on mine I added a compressor 4:1 ratio and -20db threshold.. (Obviously increase output gain to hit around -6db) And then for EQ Bump the bass up a bit (125hz) Lower the mids (0.5khz) And then slightly raise treble (8k) Don't forget a limiter too, so you avoid clipping
This microphone sounds really impressive of for the price point! Even with no filters on with the XLR input, it does have a nice, balanced sound quality to it. Definitely a big plus that it comes with software to help those who may not have much experience doing any sort of EQ to their microphones for content creation or streaming. As always, great video and looking forward to the next one!
Appreciate your input and comments as always!!
And IKR sure it's FAR from perfect but for £65 it's such an impressive little mic for a beginner or low budget creator..
I even like how it looks
0:00 - Intro/overview
1:00 - What's in the Box?
1:45 - Smartphone Test/demo
2:20 - USB audio example (No filter)
3:45 - XLR (with filters) example
4:25 - What controls are on the Mic
5:20 - The Maono App
6:50 - PD200X vs SM7b Vs K688
8:35 - Noise rejection Tests (keyboard etc)
10:05 - Cons
11:22 - Final thoughts/ Who this is for
I'm still surprised at how well this mic performed!
its not perfect but its a good budget/beginner option... 🔥
You're such an inspiration and I might have to check out this mic especially for content creation
Appreciate you checking out the video!!!
I'm always suprised when people watch n listen to the stuff I put out there 😅
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This mic is pretty great though!!
Sure... its not perfect but for the price it's a pretty solid option..
a HUGE upgrade from headphone mics n built on audio etc..
Hey, which one is better am8 or pd200x for normal youtube videos when my mouth will be 4-6inches away from the mic and for some casual occasional singing? Which has better noise cancellation? And if i can EQ the sharpness of the pd200x to lower it?
Why I'm confused? Am8 sounds flat and muddy at times, but pd200x has a very nasally voice and the highs are very sharp too
My voice is quite normal, with a lil inclination towards deep, so now which would be better for me considering all of the above points?
Nice video! I would choose MAONO because this product is cost-effective and has very high functional configuration.
Brother thanks for this wonderful video.
Which software do you use to record and edit your voice, it's crystal clear audio.
Thank you, i'm Glad it was useful! 🔥
I actually record most of my audio directly into premiere pro!
I just sync it to the camera when I'm editing...
My setup When I'm not using USB,
Mic > GoXLR > Record in premiere and then to finish add a Limiter set to -5db
Specifically I like to add "Loudmax" limiter
I think I have a video on that VST on here somewhere
Купил этот микрофон после многих обзоров. Но твой дал решающий голос )
For the Moano software can I use it for like talking to my friends on discord or is it just to record videos and stream
I’d love to hear it with like a ps5 or pc or a fan in the background with the usb and no filters
This entire video has a PC about 2 feet away from it 😅 (my pc is next to my camera)
I'd imagine the ps5 would sound similar to when I plugged it into my phone though as I can't use filters on that like I can via my GoXLR or OBS etc
I should do a short or tiktok doing a test like this though 🤔
@@ajsarsfield that’s good to know thanks 🙏 hope to see the short/tiktok soon😉
I would love to see this as well. USB, no filters and background noise (like a fan or people talking loudly in another room).
I was going for the fifine until I watched this video. Thanks.
I honestly would have thought the same until I made this video.
I was so suprised at how good the Maono sounds in comparison to the Fifine..
&
Has Way better preamps too IMO if youre using it via USB..
i am gonna record my raps with this mic, i think its sounds lit🔥
i guess, this one is better than fifine k688
Any advice for reducing sibilance. I have the pd200x plugged via xlr and recording in audacity I’ve noticed the sibilance is quite high..
What is sibilance?
Siblence is basically harsher higher frequency sounds...
Often appear in audio when people say "S", "T", "Ch" or sometimes "Z" sounding words..
Church for example
@@ajsarsfield thanks for explaining 💯
Thanks for the video. Can you tell me how this was processed in the beginning, before you took all the filters off?
Да мне тоже интересно )
WOAH! this mic is what exactly I've been waiting for all these times!!! thanks for the deep review.
Glad it was useful!!!
Its such a good mic for the price 🔥
I recommend it to everyone over the similar Fifine options 🤭
wow it is better than fifine k688? now i want this from my fifine k658
I was so suprised especislly for the price..😳
Sure it's not perfect
but it sounds more full n less harsh than the k688
@@ajsarsfield the only downside of the pd200x is the mute button, i dont know what's on their mind why they put button instead of touch response
@mt6989 Agreed a lot of people will dislike that..
I kinda like that I'm less likely to accidentally press it..
but also it now makes a noise when i press it which isn't ideal 🙃
Fduce SL40 is better than this?
I love it. The sound quality is really worth the price. I plugged my headphones into the mic and found that it sounded better than the B450M Steel Legend's audio onbard. It's like buying a mic and getting a sound card🥰
i also have that motherboard how did u end up connecting the mic?
Thanks for the great review! I have a question that I haven't seen covered regarding the app - are the settings saved on the microphone or on the computer? If I change settings and move to another computer which doesn't have the app installed, will it sound the same? Or will it go back to the default settings?
I have the PD200X but after tweaking it for awhile in OBS Studio, I could never get it to sound right. I actually got my Blue Snowball mic to sound better in OBS so I kept it hooked up and put the Maono away for now... lol
Searching for this video
Found this video?
Hope it was useful 🔥
It sounds boomy and lack of detail tbh
It could defo be better for sure
but for $80 it's not too bad..
I'm still trying to find the best mic around that price range
Apparently the Fduce SL40 is supposed to be good
so I might pick one of those up to compare 🤔
(Might be XLR only though)
@@ajsarsfield I think if u could turn up the budget a bit at around $100 and u have the ability to EQ, I would recommend se electronics v7. It has an aluminium voice coil that makes it capture a really detail sound with a wide range of freq range (40hz-19khz) almost like a condenser. Its originally designed for a singer so I dont think its default character is the best for talking podcast or live streaming purpose but with an EQ u could freely change the characteristic of this mic and it will smoke others mic due to its detail sound.
How do you think it sounds compared to the am8 ?
Its better IMO..
I did a review on the k688 and I believe the AM8 and K688 use the same audio capsule but in different bodies so they should sound the same..
The Fifine mics struggle with plosives (P&B sounds)
As well as being a bit harsh on the highs..
+ USB preamp was too quiet..
Where as this feels a bit more well rounded
AND the USB preamp was way louder n cleaner.
Great for how cheap it is!
(I'm currently testing the PD400x which is Even better)
@@ajsarsfieldam8 or pd200x ?
How to increase voice quality of Maono pd200x mic
Does the dual output (USB & XLR) of PD200X operate alternately or can they be used simultaneously? If they can be used simultaneously, is it possible as a backup in case one of them encounters an issue? How about K688? Can the USB & XLR be used simultaneously? I appreciate your help
Yes. You can use the USB & XLR simultaneously
I was in crossroads with Maono DM30 and PD200X, thanks to your video I think I know what I'll buy on their sale day
The problem about it is for me that lives in Portugal it goes for the 95€
Could I use it with my Xbox one by plugging it into the usb a port
11:54 WTF
Dude teach us that witchcraft
What?
That's the end of the video...
what did I do 😅
Was that the right time?
@@ajsarsfield Damnn. You right, my bad hahaha
My maono just arrived and via USB doesnt sound like yours. Any chance you have created a video showing your EQ for pD200x? Ty
Itll probably be different for every voice..
But on mine I added a compressor
4:1 ratio and -20db threshold..
(Obviously increase output gain to hit around -6db)
And then for EQ
Bump the bass up a bit (125hz)
Lower the mids (0.5khz)
And then slightly raise treble (8k)
Don't forget a limiter too, so you avoid clipping
@@ajsarsfield Thank you!!
@@ajsarsfieldwas it in the maono app? Can I use the app on Mac too?
Can do a video on it hooked up to the phone