BOOM or BUST - The Maono PD100X XLR/USB Combo Microphone

At $38, Is this mic a boom or a bust? Let's take it for a test drive and compare to some other combo mics. #maonopd100x ‪@MaonoGlobal‬ #maonopd200x

Maono PD100x - https://amzn.to/3Zfj2rd

fifine k688 - https://amzn.to/3V0Omav
fifine AM8 - https://amzn.to/4eDcKWA
maono PD200x - https://amzn.to/4hSG5PD
Maono PD100 - https://amzn.to/4fVNCeY
Rode Podmic USB - https://amzn.to/4hU959L

Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/3MSHSHm
iphone 15 Pro - https://amzn.to/3JaRvy5

Lenses Used to make this video:
Sigma 16mm F1.4 Sony E-Mount Lens - https://amzn.to/3V1rJSh
Sigma 30mm F1.4 Sony E-Mount Lens - https://amzn.to/3L7IW99\

Main Lights:
RALENO LED PANEL LIGHTS - https://amzn.to/42X4YTn
AMBITFUL 35.5cm x 29.5cm LED Video Light Diffuser Honeycomb Grid Softbox (softbox/grid/diffusers) I use on my Raleno LED Panels----
https://amzn.to/3wZmRFg
Elgato Key Light Air - https://amzn.to/40sRq0A
Neewer 24x24 Soft Box - https://amzn.to/49r5QlP

other lights I use on occasion:
SmallRig RC120b - https://amzn.to/45Xy6tu
SmallRig softbox - https://amzn.to/47owyd2
Logitech Litra Beam - https://amzn.to/40A0TmP
Raleno 80W LED Light - https://amzn.to/40qKbpO

timecodes:
0:00
0:30 full disclosure
0:48 my setup
1:28 first impressions XLR
2:25 first impressions USB
4:48 What's in the box
5:44 XLR comparisons
5:52 fifine AM8
6:24 PD100
6:49 fifine k688
7:24 PD200x
7:48 Podmic USB in xlr
8:05 USB comparisons
8:37 fifine AM8
8:58 fifine k688
9:14 PD200x
9:24 Maono PD100X
9:48 final thoughts



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