Maono PD100U USB Microphone

Buy MAONO USB Dynamic Microphone, Podcast Recording Microphone with Gain Knob, Plug & Play, Metal Structure, Voice-Isolating Technology, Cardioid Studio PC Mic for Streaming, Vocal, Home Studio-PD100U: Multipurpose - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: So not 100% a five star, even though I rated it five... - Ok, so Not a complete 100% because it needs more gain, but overall not a bad mic FWIW. I needed a dynamic mic for simple work (nothing too professional. Internet radio stuff) and the dynamic mic was the best fit. In my studio, I needed to take advantage of how the dynamic mic worked having to be closer to the mic as its less sensitive and needs you to be closer. That said, I already had a Maono AU A04 which is a good USB mic, but picks up too much ambient background. This dynamic mic seems to pickup very well for what I need and is not as sensitive to ambient sounds. I produce content on Youtube where I have a challenge with my shotgun mic (Synco) picking up everything and this one in my test does the trick. I do have to EQ this in a rather surgical way, attentuating some offending frequencies, but I think I dialed it in now. I do have the gain all the way up and still have to boost the gain in the DAW. What a shame. But overall, I can work with it. So... Its got a good, non-boxy sound to it which yes, you still have to do some EQ, but the EQ isn't heinous. Good mic and not if it will stand the test of time... I might review it again. Recommended: Yes. Depending on what you need to do. UPDATE: Do be careful tho. It does seem to have a bit of self noise and mine tends to pickup some EMF. THAT is on my end, not the mic, but the self noise can be mitigated with EQ. Also, its a bit quiet. You'll have to amp it up a bit, which can exacerbate the self noise. Review: Mic that works for a budget and sound quality 👍 - This is a great mic for the price. It automatically connects to Voicemeter Banana with no issues. I have gone through 2 other mics over the years, one was $05 and the other was $100 and this mic works better. It’s great if you’re on a budget.