Maono

It’s a versatile and durable thing (it has a built-in shock mount and solid pop filter) that has plenty of range and looks great in front of your face on camera. I tested the Maono PD200W across a range of applications (Audacity, OBS, Discord, Google Meet, Streamlabs) and was generally pleased with the results. The equalization needed tweaking to perfect the voice stream, but it took no time at all. I’d hugely recommend it to new podcasters and aspirational streamers.

Premium feeling all-metal build; Sturdy and heavy stand; RGB lighting is not overwhelming and can be managed/disabled; The desktop app is very easy to use and allows you to record voice clips.

Podcasters will appreciate the wireless Maono PD200W Hybrid Microphone Kit with Boom Arm. The lack of a cable provides not only more freedom of placement, but also a cleaner look. The 3-stage noise cancellation reduces background noise.

The PD200W records clean, crisp audio that is fairly level. Bass frequencies are not overpowering, and highs don't clip. Higher registers do tend to be slightly quieter than mids and lows, but the overall profile is well-balanced with a full body. It is well-tuned for podcasters and more conversational voice recording work such as voiceovers or audiobooks.

The PD400X is an eye-pleasing mic that offers high-quality sound to a variety of people. Whether you want to use it to game, record podcasts and voice-overs or simply have a call with friends, the versatile, easy-to-set-up mic can prove effective for both professional and non-professional users for a reasonable price.

I was impressed with these mics. There are two versions. I tested the one made for a camera that doesn’t require an external power source via the USB-C for the receiver, as it has an internal battery. It worked well. The transmitter units do what you want them to do. They pick up your voice, and the reception is clear without distortion or interference.

When playing back recordings from the Maono PD200W and listening to them ‘normally’, it sounds great. My voice was full, with plenty of warmth and depth, while retaining enough crisp clarity to not end up sounding overly muddy like some dynamic options do.

Thanks to a built-in wireless transmitter, you can use the mic anywhere, without being constrained by cables. The noise cancellation presets are very effective and can banish room reverb or passing traffic sounds without making your voice sound too electronically processed.

Without any EQ or adding filters or effects, I played back what I'd recorded and was impressed by the sound it captured. The output was clear, dynamic, had presence and depth, and did a great job of focusing on my voice.