Today, I have the new Maono PD400X Dynamic "Broadcast" microphone in the Audio Hotline Studio! I GO THROUGH A LOT OF STUFF IN THIS VIDEO.... LIKE A LOT! It's probably way too long! Regardless, I go through every detail about this mic and also take you through the software that comes with this mic. The PD400X kind of reminds me of a Samson Q9U mixed with a Shure MV7 when it comes to the look, but it does sound a bit different than either of those mics. Speaking of sound, I do a blind comparison in this review that includes these microphones: Maono AU-HD300T Shure MV7 Samson QU Deity VO-7U FDUCE SL40 Maono PD400X (duh!) Also.. I kind of included these too (you'll know what I mean): Shure SM7b FiFine K658 Be sure to check out the testing and 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! ======================= **** CHECK OUT MY NEW PODCAST WITH BARK FROM OBSCURE MICS: Obscure Hotline: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2012491.rss **** ======TIMESTAMPS====== Intro / Basic info / USB vs XLR: 0:00 - 2:41 Maono PD400x Accessories: 2:41 - 4:20 PD400x Mic’s Physical Features: 4:20 - 5:56 Maono PD400x VS Shure MV7 Sound and Software: 5:56 - 8:04 Finishing Maono Software Rundown (Some Testing too): 8:04 - 11:41 My Opinion on Software: 11:41 - 12:21 Donner PO-8 XLR mic specs: 12:21 - 13:04 Intro to Testing section: 13:04 - 13:27 Proximity Effect Tests: 13:27 - 13:47 Plosive Tests: 13:47 - 14:13 Noise Rejection Test: 14:13 - 14:24 Polar Pattern Tests (voice and white noise): 14:24 - 14:51 Kitty Purr Test: 14:51 - 15:30 Post Processing Test: 15:30 - 15:49 Untreated Room Test: 15:49 - 16:15 Acoustic and Electric Guitar Tests: 16:15 - 17:06 Shure SM7b (USB and ELECTRIC GUITAR ISSUE): 17:06 - 17:52 Blind Comparison: 17:52 - 19:57 Blind Comparison Results: 19:57 - 21:01 My Review / My Opinion of the Maono PD400X: 21:01 - 27:07 Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline!: 27:07 - 28:02 ================= ======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW====== *Affiliate Links Below* Maono PD400X: https://amzn.to/45Rj2OM Other Mics: Shure MV7: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ItJzXu B&H: https://bhpho.to/3P2fWz3 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/4eD4D9 Maono AU-HD300T:: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ftIx0i Deity VO-7U: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AF7bXt Samson Q9U Amazon: https://amzn.to/3c6fph8 FiFine K658 Link: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pk7nWq FDUCE SL40 Links: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3nTsGvQ Shure SM7b: B&H: https://bhpho.to/3csOBI6 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aVZuS3 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/oeDoyE ================== ======Audio Hotline Info====== Join this channel to get access to perks: null Website: audiohotlinegear.com E-Mail: audiohotline@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/audiohotline MERCH: teespring.com/stores/audiohotline ========== GEAR I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS (w/ affiliate links): ============VIDEO============ Canon EOS R5: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gNBfnG B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JTS3xx Sigma EF 20mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KoXsMK B&H: https://bhpho.to/3aeXG3V Sigma EF 50mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WllU4d B&H: https://bhpho.to/3oRbXIi Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SPDdZZ B&H:https://bhpho.to/3duayRY Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 (APS-C): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xLCYrH B&H: https://bhpho.to/3bdE8d2 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L (MACRO): Amazon: https://amzn.to/35KuXQs B&H: https://bhpho.to/2WdcqJ3 Atomos Ninja V: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ni79Ob B&H: https://bhpho.to/36i2WhA Aputure 120D MKii: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SE0wXg B&H: https://bhpho.to/38pRTV2 Aputure Light Dome II: Amazon: https://amzn.to/39kvKZJ B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Gf1zWc ============AUDIO============ Hercules Mic Stand: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/QOdG1Y Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XaHnzK B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rz4SwS Motu M2: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/e4ZQ7g B&H: https://bhpho.to/3p160ty Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/9Wd9oQ B&H: https://bhpho.to/3lhh7gP Zoom F6: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/7m0DN3 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oc6FqO B&H: https://bhpho.to/3kTOUu1 Zoom H6: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/3P0RNv Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MIoBdA B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rfc3LK Apollo Twin Quad: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/b31qoB Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XfwPiU B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NL8gnp Mogami XLR: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/oe6G9g Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NiXNSp B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NJ5tLi Monoprice XLR (Cheaper XLR Alternative): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RJBwvp