Maono AU-HD300T USB/XLR Mic Review / Giveaway (VS Samson Q2U, ATR2100X, AT2005usb, ATR2100)

Today, I have the Maono AU-HD300T Dynamic USB / XLR Microphone in the Audio Hotline Studio! We also have a huge battle between some very popular XLR/USB microphones. This is mostly a review for the Maono, but it does also include a comparison between the Maono AU-HD300T, Samson Q2U, the original Audio-Technica ATR2100, the new Audio-Technica ATR2100X, and the Audio-Technica AT2005USB... I know what you're thinking, and yes that is quite a few Audio-Technica mics! Audio-Tech definitely like their XLR/USB mics. I wanted you all to be able to hear similar type microphones at a relatively similar price. Also, I was very curious how the new mic would stack up against the old mics... There are some interesting results!

Be sure to check out the tests and audio samples and see if any of these mics are 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!

NOTE: I WILL BE GIVING AWAY A MAONO AU-HD300T, SO BE SURE TO ENTER BY COMMENTING ON THIS VIDEO, OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN THE VIDEO (ABOUT 2 MINUTES IN).
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Intro to Review and Comparison: 0:00 - 1:06
Maono HD300 Basics: 1:06 - 2:03
MAONO MIC GIVEAWAY!: 2:03 - 2:35
Accessories / What comes with the Mic: 2:35 - 3:43
Maono AU-AD300T Feature: 3:43 - 5:01
Mic Specs: 5:01 - 5:39
Interesting Polar Pattern Graph (XLR VS USB TEST): 5:39 - 6:19
Mic Test Introduction: 6:19 - 6:29
TESTS:
PROXIMITY TEST: 6:29 - 6:44
PLOSIVE TEST: 6:44 - 7:06
DISTANCE TEST: 7:06 - 7:19
POLAR PATTERN TESTS (KEYBOARD AND WHITE NOISE): 7:19 - 7:52
KITTY PURR TEST: 7:52 - 8:17
POST PROCESSING TEST (RODECASTER SETTINGS): 8:17 - 8:31
ACOUSTIC GUITAR TEST: 8:31 - 8:49

Blind Microphone Comparison Intro: 8:49 - 9:04
Sound Comparison: 9:04 - 11:03
Microphones Announced: 11:03 - 11:44

My Review / My Opinion: 11:44 - 16:06
My Grade for the Maono AU-HD300T: 16:06 - 16:26
Thanks for Watching / Giveaway!: 16:26 - 17:25

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======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW======
**Affiliate Links Below**

Maono AU-HD300T Link:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ftIx0i

Other Mics in Review:
Samson Q2U:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/37jMErG
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3rQWevr
Audio-Technica:
ATR2100X:
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AT2005usb:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yAu1LK
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2WNsZy1
ATR2100 (not affiliate):
Guitar Center (used): https://bit.ly/3iiJhaC

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