Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I used and really liked the Maono USB mic for a long time (link to that review below). When Maono offered to send me one of their higher end mics, the PM500, I was happy to give it a try. I’m glad I did, because I’ve been using it for my main mic for the last few weeks, and I think it’s a winner. I will use this mic going forward.
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Box Opening
3:40 - Start of Review / Comparisons
9:40 - Final Thoughts / UM2 Stereo Audio
Some of the things mentioned in the video (affiliate links):
Maono PM500 XLR Mic: amzn.to/3R2f2D0
Maono XLR to USB Cable: amzn.to/3qW9vDm
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3S8EYyg
Shure SM58: amzn.to/3BAyTDB
Beyerdynamic Fox Mic: amzn.to/3BuOvIN
Generic Boom Arm: amzn.to/33n97SX
Cheap Maono USB Mic: amzn.to/33n97SX
Here’s my review for the budget Maono USB Mic: youtu.be/Kx3YWJI73gY
A full video using the PM500 for a sample: youtu.be/nqvxtICImX8
A full video using the Fox Mic for a sample: youtube.com/watch?v=AxNRqlLmIq4
DSLR Video Shooter SM58 Video: youtube.com/watch?v=tdt8GCBKEHk
If you’d like to support the channel, please check out options below.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/MrAyrit
List of Gear for Sale: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ez4Vx3BjUOrtg4S9HVAmYnG7hDEglhWOjTBqDrvwE1A/edit#gid=0
New Merch Site!
ayritfineaudioart.com
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: Moondrop Chu: amzn.to/3mIY93v
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: aliexpress.com/item/1005002971087244.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.250c4c4dEHGLbT
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Headphone #1: Drop + Sennheiser HD8xx: massdrop.7eer.net/yR60ZD
Headphone #2: Stax 3100 system (probably has to come from Japan, look on ebay)
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Closed Back: t60 Argons: modhouseaudio.com/t60-argons
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: (I’d look used, lots on the market)
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
Canon M100 (overhead): amzn.to/31lZAxT
Canon 22mm 2.0 (overhead): amzn.to/3dowiAO
#maono #microphone #review
I used and really liked the Maono USB mic for a long time (link to that review below). When Maono offered to send me one of their higher end mics, the PM500, I was happy to give it a try. I’m glad I did, because I’ve been using it for my main mic for the last few weeks, and I think it’s a winner. I will use this mic going forward.
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Box Opening
3:40 - Start of Review / Comparisons
9:40 - Final Thoughts / UM2 Stereo Audio
Some of the things mentioned in the video (affiliate links):
Maono PM500 XLR Mic: amzn.to/3R2f2D0
Maono XLR to USB Cable: amzn.to/3qW9vDm
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3S8EYyg
Shure SM58: amzn.to/3BAyTDB
Beyerdynamic Fox Mic: amzn.to/3BuOvIN
Generic Boom Arm: amzn.to/33n97SX
Cheap Maono USB Mic: amzn.to/33n97SX
Here’s my review for the budget Maono USB Mic: youtu.be/Kx3YWJI73gY
A full video using the PM500 for a sample: youtu.be/nqvxtICImX8
A full video using the Fox Mic for a sample: youtube.com/watch?v=AxNRqlLmIq4
DSLR Video Shooter SM58 Video: youtube.com/watch?v=tdt8GCBKEHk
If you’d like to support the channel, please check out options below.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/MrAyrit
List of Gear for Sale: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ez4Vx3BjUOrtg4S9HVAmYnG7hDEglhWOjTBqDrvwE1A/edit#gid=0
New Merch Site!
ayritfineaudioart.com
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: Moondrop Chu: amzn.to/3mIY93v
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: aliexpress.com/item/1005002971087244.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.250c4c4dEHGLbT
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Headphone #1: Drop + Sennheiser HD8xx: massdrop.7eer.net/yR60ZD
Headphone #2: Stax 3100 system (probably has to come from Japan, look on ebay)
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Closed Back: t60 Argons: modhouseaudio.com/t60-argons
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: (I’d look used, lots on the market)
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
Canon M100 (overhead): amzn.to/31lZAxT
Canon 22mm 2.0 (overhead): amzn.to/3dowiAO
#maono #microphone #review
