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Maono PD400X USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone
All-metal dynamic mic with both XLR and USB-C outputs. In USB mode it has a real gain knob, headphone monitoring with a mix control, tap-to-mute and four onboard EQ modes, which rivals in its price range skip.
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Specifications
| Type | Dynamic, cardioid |
|---|---|
| Outputs | XLR and USB-C |
| Mic gain range | 0 to +42 dB (USB mode) |
| USB resolution | 24-bit / 48 kHz |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz to 16 kHz |
| Sensitivity | XLR -51 dBV; USB -8.5 dBFS/Pa max |
| Max SPL | Over 130 dB |
| Controls | Multi-function knob for gain, headphone volume and monitor mix; touch mute; button for 4 EQ modes (flat, high-pass, presence boost, both) |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm, zero-latency monitoring (USB mode) |
| In the box | Desktop stand base, foam windscreen, USB-C to USB-A cable, XLR cable |
Model: PD400X. Figures are from the manufacturer's official product page unless a caveat says otherwise.
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Who it's for
Streamers and solo podcasters buying their first serious mic who want to start on USB and move to an XLR interface later without buying a new mic.
Caveats
- The knob, mute and EQ modes work only in USB mode; over XLR it is a plain dynamic mic and the interface sets gain.
- XLR sensitivity is -51 dBV, so entry-level interfaces may need an inline booster to reach healthy levels.
- The desktop stand passes keyboard and desk taps into the recording; a boom arm fixes this.
- The touch mute is easy to hit by accident.
- Only a USB-C to USB-A cable is included; laptops with only USB-C ports need another cable.
- Maono Link software has triggered antivirus false positives; Maono published a notice in November 2025.
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