Maono PD200X USB / XLR Mic Review: Better than the FiFine K688? (ft: PD400X, PodMic USB, MV7 & more)

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The Maono PD200X is an XLR & USB mic in one! This is a dynamic mic with a cardioid polar pattern, and it is going to be a really great mic for a lot of content creators and gamers. This mic does have RGB lights on it, which some people will love, and some won't! This mic reminded me a lot of the FiFine K688 that I reviewed a little while back, so of course I do compare those mics in this video. Those aren't the only mics in this video though!
Maono PD200X COMPARISON:
Røde PodMic USB
Shure MV7
Shure SM7b
Shure SM58
SE V7
Behringer XM8500
Mackie EM89D
Separate Comparison:
FiFine K688
Maono PD400X
If you are thinking about purchasing this mic, I would recommend listening to the tests/audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!
Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!
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Maono PD200X Details: 0:00 - 1:01
DSP and Maono Link Software: 1:01 - 2:05
Maono PD200X Details Continued: 2:05 - 2:46
FiFine K688 Vs Maono PD200X: 2:46 - 3:55
Maono PD400X VS PD200X: 3:55 - 4:45
Standard Mic Tests: 4:45 - 5:35
Kitty Purr Test!: 5:35 - 5:59
USB VS XLR (w/ windscreen test): 5:59 - 6:42
DSP (Limiter, Compressor, EQ) Tests: 6:42 - 7:35
Button Noise Tests: 7:35 - 8:12
Shockmount Test: 8:12 - 8:34
Guitar Tests: 8:34 - 9:12
Untreated Room Test: 9:12 - 9:35
More Comparisons: Røde PodMic USB vs Maono PD200X: 9:35 - 10:03
Shure SM7b vs Maono PD200X: 10:03 - 10:32
Shure MV7 vs Maono PD200X: 10:32 - 11:11
Behringer XM8500 vs Maono PD200X: 11:11 - 11:42
Mackie EM89D vs Maono PD200X: 11:42 - 12:08
Shure SM58 vs Maono PD200X: 12:08 - 12:28
SE V7 vs Maono PD200X: 12:28 - 12:56
My Opinion/My Review/Thank You!: 12:56 - 17:23
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Maono PD200X:
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Maono PD400X:
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Røde Podmic USB:
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Shure MV7:
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Shure SM7b
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Shure SM58
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SE V7
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Behringer XM8500
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Mackie EM89D
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FiFine K688:
Link (B&H, Amazon): geni.us/k688_ah
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Комментарии : 64

@ObscureMics 7 месяцев назад

Kinda crazy how muddy the other usb mics sounded in comparison

@MonkeyMind69 6 месяцев назад

Amazing Review! I've been sifting through mic reviews all day and yours is by far the best and most comprehensive. Thumbs up 🔊

@AudioHotline 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

@krishnateja4565 Месяц назад

@livewithnajam 7 месяцев назад

I am about to buy this mic and your review seems amazing to me

@RetWaffles 7 месяцев назад

I appreciate all your work in testing so many products, but I seem to have a unique situation and I'm fairly lost. What would you recommend for a usb interfaced Mic that would compliment a deep voice? I currently use the Razer Seiren mini, and I pretty much have to eat it in order for it to pick up my voice. At a Foot away, you can't hear me at all (it may be defective). I was eyeballing the AT2020+ and X, but now I'm second guessing those. Thanks in advance!

@jreli 16 дней назад

Just bought this mic, it arrived today and I was testing it out but the different EQ modes didn't seem to make a difference haha. Thought I was doing something wrong, but I didn´t really notice a difference in your review as well... anyways great video! And for people thinking of buying this mic, I would definitly recommend, also I would recommend getting the maono AU-MH601 headphones to monitor the audio with, those headphones are crazy good quality for the price I was immediatly obssed.

@dfcx1 7 месяцев назад

I love the kitty purr test

@ajitkhad 6 месяцев назад

Just got my Maono PD200X today, and was happy with the quality. Found this review the best.

@AverageBlud 7 месяцев назад

Another solid review! Would you mind doing a review for the Boya BY 58 microphone? It seems like a pretty good sm58 alternative.

@meistudiony 7 месяцев назад

Maono has consistently impressed me. And consistency is key for any company to grow in this market. When the customer can rely on quality, you get repeat business. A lot of the unpronounceable name companies ive seen are horribly inconsistent. Some are good some suck. Every maono mic ive used has been on point. Maybe my experience is not typical, but its been great. Mic sounds great though. A little bright but its that modern sound. For the price though… i mean… dang!

@AudioHotline 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely dude! They keep surprising me and I am not mad about it!

@wooptoo 7 месяцев назад

A comparison with the Samson Q9X would be great since they are in a similar price bracket.

@srdjan780 5 месяцев назад

A bit late to the party, but I am looking to get something new :). How does it compare to ATR2100X or Rode NT/XCM-USB mics in your opinion? My biggest concern is that my work room is quite untreated.

@MendoXenTV 7 месяцев назад

I still cannot find a decent replacement for my Samson Q2U. I just cant find a mic that cost wise is worth the upgrade. that aside this channel should be the only mic review channel, the quality of the video is awesome

@AuroraElowin 12 дней назад

tbf, samson q2u is already an amazing mic. To get any kind of any tengible upgrade is probably by going 2 tier up.

@user-kf8de4cf7k 2 месяца назад

Fifine Am8 or Maono Pd 200x which one will be better option for durability and for gaming livestream plss reply❤❤

@lifeisnow3944 4 месяца назад

What is the audio interface you use?

@harrypotter_petronus 3 месяца назад

Is it good for recording vocals?

@FelipeMassara 7 месяцев назад

I loved the audio quality, but seems that this model is to sensitive, I already have a condenser microphone and I wanted to switch for a dynamic mic that don't capture a lot of ambient reverb. If there's someone who bought this mic, please, give me a feedback if it's a good choice to reject the ambient sound like an average dynamic or not. Thanks

@tomaszbejnarowicz 7 месяцев назад

so guys what you will recommend for podcast and vocals as usb mic? in this price point

@theoutsiderjess4869 6 месяцев назад

Maono is the king of usb/xlr mic, followed by tonor and fifine

@p1csel. 6 месяцев назад

i must say, the fifine is also a good option as it was a slightly more unfair test between those two, as the fifine wasnt being used with an XLR cable like the maono was, but i do like tha maono just as much, great deal!

@AudioHotline 6 месяцев назад

Does your fifine sound different from xlr to usb? In addition, does yours sound better as an xlr mic?

@jackallandyard7364 4 месяца назад

I don't want rgb on anything honestly (sadly my PC case has it lmao) but I ended buying this one due to budget + USB-xlr option so I can still use it without soundcard and possibly using XLR later on

@jgriff8533 3 месяца назад

got this on sale for 50 dollars on amazon yesterday

@DPIConnor 5 месяцев назад

Is there a reason you didn’t have the K688 on XLR mode when comparing the two or?

@AudioHotline 5 месяцев назад

The k688 sounds the same in xlr and usb mode, neither offers any additional capabilities so I felt like it wasn’t really necessary. In my dedicated k688 review I switch back and forth between xlr and usb if you want to hear both!

@RustysAdventures 7 месяцев назад

I'm so stuck between this and the Fifine AM8. This one's slightly cheaper in my area but I need to get a boom arm so the price is almost same considering that. The audio quality in both seems to be rivalling. AM8 excels in the design while PD200X has software functionality and handles plosive better.

@j.powellnetwork 7 месяцев назад

Get the AM8. I got this maono mic and it's very disappointing. Very resonant when you tap it, it has no touch Mute button. It is an actual push button that makes a noise in the recording. The AM8 is a much better mic.

@milesian1 7 месяцев назад

I can't speak for the PD200X from personal experience, but I can say that I am truly amazed with the sound of the AM8. I have a fairly large collection of XLR mics running from the $37 Fifine K669D to $300 Electro-Voice RE320 to the Neumann TLM103, and I just wanted something I could plug into my computer and make a quick video or jump on a Zoom call and still sound great, and that's what it gives me. It's sensitive to handling noise and typing and such, but if you just stay quiet while it's hot it really sounds impressive.

@ZeitreisemitKI 7 месяцев назад

I'm also thinking about getting the am8. what about the k688? I only need it for RU-vid live streaming and want to use it without an interface

@teamlifejournal 7 месяцев назад

@@ZeitreisemitKI K688 is great sounding but has a lot of resonant noise. You can watch the last section of Podcastage review of K688 for that.

@milesian1 7 месяцев назад

@@ZeitreisemitKI I prefer the sound of the AM8, but the K688 is a good choice as well. If you're live streaming you might also consider which one looks better to you on camera. To me the K688's weird yoke/collar is really strange looking and is a deal breaker, but others might dig it.

@AjmalShahaban 7 месяцев назад

Will you suggest this over Behringer XM8500 + M-Track Solo?

@thenetpagan 7 месяцев назад

At this price point it will be hard to find any discernible difference, I would suggest the SM57. I mean the SM57 is used on presidential speeches, I think it's good enough for anyone at home.

@AjmalShahaban 7 месяцев назад

@@thenetpagan but i think for online calls or discussions, XM8500 is more than enough.

@baranaktas4892 3 месяца назад

200x or K688 ?

@tjzuppe 7 месяцев назад

That Maono comes in like a flamethrower for my ears, burning them so that everything sounds dull in comparison 😂

@AudioHotline 7 месяцев назад

That’s funny!!! I like that

@Ryu_Yin 6 месяцев назад

I am surprised, but also concerned that every single comparison the PD200X sounds way better, even against the SM7B, which is shocking. I'm not sure if it's post processing, or maybe the Maono app is doing some audio boosting, because it shouldn't magically sound better than most well known mics side by side, not to mention it's big brother the PD400x as well. It's uncanny.

@AudioHotline 6 месяцев назад

No processing on this video at all. The only time the audio is altered in any way is when I am using the Maono app and going through their available settings. A lot of people REALLY love boosted treble frequencies and that is what they quality as “sounding good”. The Maono has a high end that makes other mics sound muffled… because it is quite boosted in the treble frequencies. It isn’t that those other mics are bad, they just have a different sound. The SM7b is a darker sounding mic, much more neutral and not as hyped in the treble frequencies. This is what people want who are going to use post processing, it is a much easier mic to manipulate in post. The Maono is cool with the different tone options in the app and is a fantastic option for people (beginner to intermediate) who want a good sounding mic out of the box with a boosted high end. I don’t know if you know much about photography, but the way I look at it is like RAW photos vs JPG photos. The Maono is a JPG, it can be great without much effort BUT if you want to change it a lot in post it will break apart and not be as good. Also, it might not work for everyone, some people might want more capabilities. The RAW photo (SM7b) can be altered and changed a lot without degrading the quality. It’s also more versatile for different kinds of people (voices) that want different options in post. Bottom line, SM7b is better from an audio production standpoint, but the Maono is great for someone who wants a lot of presence from their mic and they don’t want to make many adjustments in post.

@Ryu_Yin 6 месяцев назад

@@AudioHotline Thanks! I guess that is true. I use a SM7dB for podcasts and a Lewitt LCT 540s for VO work. Perhaps the SM7B had lower gain? Because the comparison sounded almost night and day (maybe because I am listening with a DT 1990 Pro that do not sugarcoat anything for the most analytical sound), and i'm sure you can also just EQ the PD200x for more warmth and recess the treble a bit. What surprised me the most was the comparison with the PD400x, being the "better" mic and of the same Maono brand with the Maono app, it's unclear how PD400x sounded less detailed and muffled. Anyways, I agree with what you said, and have a wonderful day.

@AudioHotline 6 месяцев назад

@Ryu_Yin nice! I still need to review the LCT 540s! I like Lewitt a lot. The comment I like most (and found the funniest 😂) describing the PD200X was “the Maono comes in like a flamethrower to my ears, burning them so that everything sounds dull in comparison.” - @tjzuppe It’s an interesting way of putting it haha but I do think there is some truth to it. The Maono has a good high end, that doesn’t come off too harsh but just adds a lot of clarity. It can make the other mics sound not as clear when they are compared right next to it. Speaking of Lewitt, I actually feel that way a little about the 440 pure and 240 pro. Not a bad thing, some people like the hyped high end, others don’t. The more I listened back to that comparison, the more the PD400X became a head scratcher. It is cool it has some more physical options… but it’s hard to justify the price difference. Thanks for the comment! Have a good one!

@PadrePain 7 месяцев назад

Is this the best sounding usb dynamic mic ever made yet?

@chipmanggs9765 3 месяца назад

Maybe u can check fifine am8

@PadrePain 3 месяца назад

naah am8 has no chance @@chipmanggs9765

@vibes4578 7 месяцев назад

BLOOOOGHHHHHH!!

@enriquekahn9405 7 месяцев назад

I think this sounds pretty dang solid for $80

@AudioHotline 7 месяцев назад

I AGREE!!! I think they even dropped it down to $70 now haha

@waseemlander1 6 месяцев назад

Pd200x vs fduce SL40 which one is better option?

@AudioHotline 6 месяцев назад

I prefer the PD200X

@waseemlander1 6 месяцев назад

@@AudioHotlineI think pd200x is better in xlr mode

@AudioHotline 6 месяцев назад

It’s definitely a better XLR mic. In USB mode the PD200X has that Maono software compatibility where you can go in and change the tone and find what sounds best for your voice. The compressor isn’t very good in that software (could change with updates), but being able to change the gain, headphones, tone, and use the limiter in the software is a nice addition that the FDUCE doesn’t have.

@waseemlander1 6 месяцев назад

@@AudioHotlinecan you tell me which effects you apply on pd200x because it's not raw voice or using Maono software