Are you torn between a budget-friendly and a high-end microphone for your audio needs? Today, we're putting the Maono PD100, a surprisingly affordable $40 microphone, against the legendary Shure SM7B, priced at $400. This video aims to give you an understanding of what each microphone offers and whether the SM7B's price tag is truly justified.

BLIND TEST RESULTS
Mic 1: Maono PD100
Mic 2: Shure SM7B

PRICING FOR EQUIPMENT FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
► Shure SM7B: https://currentprice.io/shure_sm7b
► Custom SM7B Micplate: https://currentprice.io/micplates
► Maono PD100: https://currentprice.io/maono_pd100
► Rodecaster Duo: https://currentprice.io/rodcaster_duo
► Rodecaster Pro II: https://currentprice.io/rodecaster2
► Rode NTH-100 Headphones: https://currentprice.io/nth-100
► XLR Cable: https://currentprice.io/xlr_cable
► TRS Cable: https://currentprice.io/trs_cable
► Mic Stand: https://currentprice.io/desk_stand
► Rode PSA1+ Boom Arm: http://currentprice.io/psa1_plus
► Quality Acoustic Treatment Panels: http://currentprice.io/soundpanels

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Microphone Setup
0:45 - Microphone Pricing
1:16 - Build Quality
2:55 - Microphone Specs
3:42 - Frequency Response
4:52 - Plosive Test
5:20 - Background Noise Test
5:45 - White Noise Test / Off-Axis Rejection
6:18 - Handling Noise
6:35 - Tap Test
6:50 - Audio Processing (EQ, Compression, Etc.)
7:16 - Blind Test
7:55 - Overview / Score Card
13:22 - Recommendation
14:20 - Final Thoughts

STUDIO EQUIPMENT:
Editing Computer: https://currentprice.io/16_mpb_m1max
Camera: https://currentprice.io/sony_a7iii
Lens: https://currentprice.io/sigma_24_70
Headphones: https://currentprice.io/nth-100
Studio Monitors: https://currentprice.io/adam_t5v
Studio Subwoofer: https://currentprice.io/adam_t10s
Video Recorder: https://currentprice.io/ninja_v
Key Light: https://currentprice.io/keylight
Fill Light: https://currentprice.io/keylight_air
Uplight: https://currentprice.io/astera_ax5
Truss: https://currentprice.io/truss_black

SOFTWARE & TOOLS:
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MotionVFX Plugins: https://geni.us/5SFH6w
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Epidemic Sound: https://geni.us/eiPf1G
Envato Elements: https://geni.us/ENFErA
Tubebuddy: https://geni.us/Md6v
VidIQ: https://geni.us/dqUyD
Riverside FM Podcast Software: https://currentprice.io/riversidefm
GeniusLink: https://geni.us/vss0P

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