Detail 01
Cardioid pickup pattern
Helps prioritize the sound in front of the microphone and reduce distracting room or keyboard noise.
Product detailSKU #1500000484429
maonoPD100 Gen2 USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone -
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
PD100 Gen2 gives vocal-focused recording setups two connection paths: USB-C for computers and compatible mobile devices, or XLR for a mixer or audio interface. Its cardioid pattern concentrates on the intended source while reducing room, keyboard, and other background sound. Headphone monitoring keeps recording and streaming checks close at hand, while onboard gain, volume, and mute controls handle everyday adjustments without breaking the session. The metal body suits regular content-creation use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Podcast, livestream, voiceover, vocal-recording, and online-meeting setups needing focused voice capture.
- Starting with USB-C recording, then moving into a mixer or audio-interface workflow.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
USB-C and XLR outputs
Lets the microphone work directly with compatible computers or mobile devices, or with mixers and audio interfaces.
Detail 03
Headphone monitoring with gain, volume, and mute controls
Provides real-time listening and direct access to core recording controls.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose USB-C for compatible computers or mobile devices, or XLR when connecting to a mixer or audio interface.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use the PD100 Gen2 with a mixer?
Yes. Its XLR output is compatible with mixers and audio interfaces.
02Does it offer direct monitoring?
Yes. It includes headphone monitoring for listening during recording or streaming.
03What USB recording resolution does it support?
USB operation supports up to 24-bit/192kHz audio.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Metal
- Color
- Black
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- Dynamic microphone
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000484429
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