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Maono PD300X

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PD300X

Released January 2025.10Press articlechip.pl/2025/01/maono-pd300x-i-mikrofon-dynamicznyRead 14 October 2026CHIP article of 16 January 2025: the microphone debuts today on the global market and can already be bought on Amazon. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Type
Dynamic
Polar patterns
Cardioid
Outputs
USB, XLR
Frequency response
40 Hz / 16 kHz

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General

Series
PD1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The Maono help center files the PD300X under Microphone, PD Series.
Model numbers
PD300X, PD300XT1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The store variants are PD300X Mic Only, PD300XT With Stand Table and two PD300XS kits with a BA37 or BA92 boom arm. The boom arm kits change the box and not the microphone, so they are not stored.2Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphone.jsonRead 14 October 2026Store variant titles PD300X and PD300XT. Store SKU of the mic only variant is C.01.01.002.00897.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQ5CWB2XRead 14 October 2026Item data: Model Number PD300X, Mfr Part Number PD300X. The PD300XT is its own listing with Mfr Part Number PD300XT.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRXC59LLRead 14 October 2026Item data: Model Number PD300XT Dynamic Microphone, Mfr Part Number PD300XT.
GTIN / EAN
6938646084570, 69386996182652Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphone.jsonRead 14 October 2026Store variant barcodes. 6938646084570 is PD300X Mic Only and 6938699618265 is PD300XT With Stand Table. The PD300XS kits have their own barcodes and are not stored.
Announced
16 January 202510Press articlechip.pl/2025/01/maono-pd300x-i-mikrofon-dynamicznyRead 14 October 2026Same article dated 16.01.2025, the day of the global debut. The microphone was shown at CES 2025 in the same month.
Status
Available1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026In stock on the Maono US store with an Add to cart button at 119.99 USD, list price 129.99 USD.
Predecessor
Maono PD200X10Press articlechip.pl/2025/01/maono-pd300x-i-mikrofon-dynamicznyRead 14 October 2026Chip.pl's launch article calls the PD200X the predecessor of the PD300X.12Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/maono-pd300x-microphone-reviewRead 23 October 2026CGMagazine's review calls the PD200X the predecessor of the PD300X.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$99.9911Press articlegsmgotech.com/2025/04/maono-pd300x-debuts-professional.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launch price of 99.99 USD. CHIP says the Amazon US price at debut was about 100 USD. The Maono store now lists 119.99 USD.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The store sells only the black microphone. Tom's Guide also names white and pink, which no maker source confirms.
Microphone type
Dynamic1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec: Element Type, Dynamic.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English user manual, page 3 specification: Element Type, Dynamic. The file is the maker's 122 page, 7 language manual and was read as page images.

Capsule and pickup

Capsule size
Not available
Capsules
13Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3 features: a high-resolution customized capsule, singular. No count is printed.
Polar patterns
Cardioid1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec: Polar Pattern, Cardioid. Amazon's item data says Unidirectional.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: Polar Pattern, Cardioid.
Address type
End address3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 11 is titled End-address microphone and says to ensure the microphone grill faces the audio source.

Sound specs

Frequency response
Min40 HzMax16 kHz1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec: Frequency Response 40Hz-16kHz. The manual prints the same range. GSMGoTech prints 50 Hz to 16 kHz, which no maker source supports.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: Frequency Reponse 40Hz-16kHz. Page 4 has the response graph.
Sensitivity (analog)
-52dBV/Pa1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec: Sensitivity XLR:-52dBV. The manual prints -52dBV/Pa.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Sensitivity XLR: -52dBV/Pa. The USB value -10.5dBFS/Pa (Max) is not stored. The (Max) wording and the numbers fit the maximum gain of +42 dB, and this field wants a value at minimum gain.
Sensitivity (digital)
Not available
Max SPL
130dB SPL1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec: Max.SPL >130dB SPL. The manual prints 130dB SPL with no distortion level. Tom's Guide prints 135 dB. The manual is stored.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Max. SPL 130dB SPL. No distortion level is printed.
Max SPL distortion limit
Not available
Self-noise
Not available
Digital noise floor
Not available
Signal-to-noise ratio
Not available
Dynamic range
Not available
Output impedance
Not available

Connectivity

Outputs
USB, XLR1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec: Connection Type, USB, USB Type-C, XLR.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: Connectivity, XLR & USB-C.5Maker product pagefaq.maono.com/docs/PD300X-FAQsRead 14 October 2026Q1: PD300X supports USB or XLR wired connections. USB connects to computers, smartphones or tablets and XLR works with audio interfaces.
Inputs for other sources
Not available
USB and XLR at once
Not available
USB port
USB-C1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec: Connection Type, USB Type-C. The FAQ says connect the Type-C port to the computer.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2 overview: USB-C. The box cable is a USB A&C to USB C 2-in-1 cable. Its computer end takes both USB-A and USB-C, so the cable host plug is not stored.
Cable host plug
Not available
Cable length
Not available
Phantom power
Not required5Maker product pagefaq.maono.com/docs/PD300X-FAQsRead 14 October 2026Q10: Is 48V phantom power required? No. It is a dynamic microphone that does not require external 48V phantom power.

Digital audio

Max bit depth
24bits1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec: Bit Depth/Sample Rate 24bit/192kHz.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: Sample Rate 192kHz/24bit.
Max sample rate
192kHz1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec: Bit Depth/Sample Rate 24bit/192kHz. The FAQ says the microphone supports 24bit/48kHz or 24bit/192kHz output. The Maono Link recorder defaults to 48 kHz and 16 bit.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: Sample Rate 192kHz/24bit.5Maker product pagefaq.maono.com/docs/PD300X-FAQsRead 14 October 2026Q6: 24bit/48kHz or 24bit/192kHz audio output.
32-bit float recording
No1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Only 24-bit is listed, so no 32-bit float format.

Monitoring

Headphone output
Yes3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2 overview: 3.5mm Headphone Jack on the back of the microphone.9Reviewdigitalcameraworld.com/audio/microphones/maono-pd300x-usb-xlr-podcasting-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 30 May 2025: headphones plug into the rear of the microphone.
Zero-latency monitoring
Yes3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3 says the microphone has a real-time voice monitoring function. Amazon's image says 0-Delay Monitoring and CHIP says monitoring without delay.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQ5CWB2XRead 14 October 2026Maker A+ content on the listing: 0-Delay Monitoring.10Press articlechip.pl/2025/01/maono-pd300x-i-mikrofon-dynamicznyRead 14 October 2026Article: the headphone jack on the back monitors what the microphone records without delay.

Controls and processing

Onboard controls
Gain, Headphone volume, Monitor mix, Mute3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 9: the 3-in-1 knob adjusts microphone gain, headphone volume and monitor mix, and a mode with a custom function. The mute button mutes on a short press.5Maker product pagefaq.maono.com/docs/PD300X-FAQsRead 14 October 2026Q14: in XLR mode the knobs and lights are disabled and the audio interface controls volume. In USB mode the knobs adjust volume and monitoring.6Maker product pageupdate.maono.com/Html/PD300X/PD300X%20User%20Guide.htmlRead 14 October 2026Software guide: the mute button supports custom functions on a long press.9Reviewdigitalcameraworld.com/audio/microphones/maono-pd300x-usb-xlr-podcasting-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a control knob adjusts input level and headphone volume, pressing it toggles between them, and a mute button is on the body.
Onboard processing
Noise gate, EQ, High-pass filter, Compressor, Limiter1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The page lists EQ, limiter and compressor adjustment in Maono Link and a 5-level noise reduction system with a one-button noise reduction. Amazon lists On-Board DSP as a special feature. See the manual entry for the basis. It is not stated that the settings stay active with the app closed.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3 lists Advanced DSP function. The description names 10-band EQ, Hi-pass filter, Low-pass filter, Noise Gate, Compressor and Limiter. Page 9: holding the mute button for 2 s turns on the custom function, which can be noise gate, EQ preset or EQ custom. Noise gate is the default custom function. Low-pass filter has no matching option.6Maker product pageupdate.maono.com/Html/PD300X/PD300X%20User%20Guide.htmlRead 14 October 2026Software guide: the Basic area has a noise reduction gate, the Scene area has PEQ, limiter and compressor, and HPF and LPF. The effector supports up to 24 bit/192 kHz and new functions come with firmware upgrades. The mute button long press turns on noise gate, microphone monitoring, headset monitoring or lights.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQ5CWB2XRead 14 October 2026Special Feature: On-Board DSP. The bullets name limiters, compressors and high-pass filters in Maono Link.

Mounting and accessories

Mount threads
5/8 inch, 3/8 inch3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2 packing list: 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter, and the stand adapter on the shock mount.
Shock mount
Included1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026FAQ: all-metal body, including a shock mount.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3 features: Shock mount included. Page 2 overview shows the shock mount.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQ5CWB2XRead 14 October 2026A+ content: Metal Shock Mount.9Reviewdigitalcameraworld.com/audio/microphones/maono-pd300x-usb-xlr-podcasting-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the PD300X ships in a shock mount, a circular rubber cradle that suspends the microphone in a metal ring.
Pop filter
Foam windscreen1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page: a high porosity foam filter blocks plosives. Digital Camera World and CHIP say the foam slides off the head of the microphone.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQ5CWB2XRead 14 October 2026A+ content: Microphone Windscreen.9Reviewdigitalcameraworld.com/audio/microphones/maono-pd300x-usb-xlr-podcasting-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: slide off the foam pop-shield and you find the capsule behind a metal mesh.10Press articlechip.pl/2025/01/maono-pd300x-i-mikrofon-dynamicznyRead 14 October 2026Article: the capsule sits under a thick removable foam, a pop filter.
Desk stand included
No8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRXC59LLRead 14 October 2026Included Components of the PD300XT: Microphone Stand.

Design and build

Housing material
All-metal1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the PD300X features an all-metal body, including a shock mount.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3 features: All-metal body.
RGB lighting
No1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the PD200X has changeable RGB lighting effects and is more suitable for game live broadcast, as against the PD300X. The PD300X has an LED ring on the knob that shows level and mode, which does not count as decorative lighting.
Lighting zones
Not available

Software

Software
Maono Link1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page: EQ, limiter and compressor adjustment in Maono Link.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: Maono Link software. Pages 13 and 14 give the Maono Link guide.6Maker product pageupdate.maono.com/Html/PD300X/PD300X%20User%20Guide.htmlRead 14 October 2026Maono Link software functions for the PD300X.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026FAQ: use Maono Link to check whether the product runs the latest firmware and download newer firmware.5Maker product pagefaq.maono.com/docs/PD300X-FAQsRead 14 October 2026Q17: update the microphone's firmware to the latest version through Maono Link.

Compatibility

Works with
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Page: compatible devices Laptop, Audio Interface, Personal Computer, MAC iOS, Smartphone. See the manual and FAQ entries for the system versions.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: Compatible OS Windows10, Mac OS 10.15, iOS 15 or higher. A note on page 2 says an MFi-certified USB-C to Lightning microphone cable is needed for iOS devices. Android comes from the FAQ.5Maker product pagefaq.maono.com/docs/PD300X-FAQsRead 14 October 2026Q3: Android phones connect to the Type-C port and some need OTG. iPhone 15 and above connect directly. iPhone 14 and below need a Lightning-to-USB adapter. Q17: Windows 10 1803 and macOS 10.13 or later for professional software. Tablets are named for USB use, but no tablet operating system is named.
Consoles
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Dimensions and weight

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Microphone weight
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Weight with stand
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Certifications

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In the box

In the box
USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone, 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter, USB A&C to USB C 2-in-1 Cable, User Manual3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/F1Ft9E1E4GL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2 packing list, without the counts of 1 each.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQ5CWB2XRead 14 October 2026Included Components: 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter, USB-C to USB-A&C Cable, USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone, User Manual. The maker's page image gives the same four items.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRXC59LLRead 14 October 2026Included Components: 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter, Microphone Stand, USB-C to USB-A&C Cable, USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone, User Manual.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pagemaono.com/products/maono-pd300x-usb-and-xlr-dynamic-microphoneRead 14 October 202612 Month Warranty Protection on the store page, US store. Amazon US lists a 2 Year Manufacturer warranty for its own listing.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQ5CWB2XRead 14 October 2026Item data: Warranty Description, 2 Year Manufacturer. The maker's own store says 12 months.

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Model numberGTINDesk stand includedIn the box
PD300XT6938699618265YesUSB/XLR Dynamic Microphone, Microphone Stand, USB-C to USB-A&C Cable, 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter, User Manual

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PredecessorMaono PD200X