MAONO Fairy AU-903 Review - Rejoice a USB-C Mic That Works With Smartphones!

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MAONO AU-903 is a cardioid condenser mic and one of the few PC/MAC mics with a USB-C connection that allows a direction connection to your smartphone. Is this a worthy Blue Yeti Nano competitor? Let's find out...
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[@JSyntax]

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[@revtane9]

does it have hissing sound? because i saw other videos then they some are saying that it has hissing sound.

[@MIQUILIAS]

Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful and I love that you also compared the blue yeti one with the Maono AU-903 because I'm sat here with both of them as well! 😃👏

[@JSyntax]

I really hope you like it

[@mirus2289]

Thanks for this! Bought this for my Webinars together with my Macbook!

[@afterhourscrafts]

Couldn't have smashed the like button harder. Thanks! Good stuff.

[@JSyntax]

Tha k you!

[@ColtonLaneHall]

****PLEASE HELP**** I notice on Amazon they don’t have the 903, all I am seeing is the 902. Do you think this will work still? I like the smartphone USB capability that you showed in this video, can’t find the 903 anywhere. Only the 902. Should I get the 902? Is it pretty much similar?

[@daelysseou]

This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@Niteshmishraa]

Excellent review. Subscribed you for your complete review style!!!

[@JSyntax]

Thank you!

[@najmizabidi]

Thanks for your effort making this review!

[@JSyntax]

My pleasure!

[@valcmeza]

Great video!! To be honest for the price this mic sounds great.

[@krator1655]

4:35 I didn't even notice you switched the mic until I looked at the screen

[@JSyntax]

Haha I am terribly sorry if I misled you there

[@Screenguy3]

My thoughts are that the older model sounded a bit warmer but for overall quality/value they are a tie. The Fairy would be a better option for people on the go as mentioned. No worries I gave a up vote :)

[@iamherbertflores]

Thanks for sharing. I'm planninh to buy this 903. 😁

[@mohammad-zabih]

you my friend know how to make a GREAT review . and i mean every single word maono could use this on their official website lol

[@JSyntax]

That is kind of you

[@escalibur8437]

Thanks for your effort and the video. I just watched and listened to it using my HD599. The 903 has aweful background noise during speaking into it. Neither to hear on the 401 nor the Yeti Nano. Though you could fix that in post it's a bummer 'cause the audio wouldn't be usable for more professional purposes without being edited first. In general the mic seems to be pretty decent. Take care and have a great Christmas time.

[@wotwot6868]

Yeah noticed this too. And it's very noticeable on other YT reviews as well. Considering that you wanna use the Fairy on-the-go, you don't wanna be bothered with post processing. Has to be plug and play without that terrible noise.

[@JzR0911]

how was it compared to pm401?

[@gamgam9468]

Thanks for the review. Have a few questions. 1) What's the height measurement from the base up to the microphone? 2) can the height still be adjustable? If yes, up to what measurement? 3) Just in case you had a chance to try it out, how does this compare to the Maono A04 series or the Boya PM700?

[@dsalhassan5754]

Very helpful. Thanks very much

[@ekaluckchaiyaporn2620]

@JSyntax, thanks much for this. I've been watching your previous videos as well. I like the sound of HyperX Quadcast best but decided to buy MAONO Fairy AU-903 after watching this video. In Thailand it is 3 times cheaper than HyperX Quadcast so I feel it is the best value mic. Not to mention volume knob and USB C feature which is not present in HyperX. Thanks again you helped me a lot.

[@JSyntax]

Usb c for life! Love a modern connection that can be reused for phones.

[@ekaluckchaiyaporn2620]

@@JSyntax do you know if it works with Smule (karaoke app) without needing any additional equipment? This would be perfect if we can hear music and our own voice singing at the same time. I am not aware of any mic that can do this.

[@dereksmithabroad]

I'm checking prices on Shopee now, and the Blue Yeti Nano is double this mic, so I'm probably about to hit the buy button for the Maono! Did you get a pop filter, too? Can you share your purchasing experience with me?

[@AlejandroRamirez-ko5gd]

How are you doing with the microphone? In the video I see that @JSyntax is very close to the microphone so that it is heard well, even to the point of being in a very uncomfortable position when recording videos, I understand that this is because it has little profit to not generate white noise. However, I have seen reviews of the Hyperx Quadcast where they speak at a greater distance, there is no noise and it sounds great. Could you tell us how you use the microphone, if it is as close as @JSyntax or is moving away to be in a comfortable position?

[@JSyntax]

@@AlejandroRamirez-ko5gd I think both microphones are good even at a far distance you just wont to get that nice Bass sound effect

[@sofilove...20]

Looks absolutely great...:)(: Soft view.

[@yonicute]

Wish I can try both at my area, it's hard to get a better feel which is more comfortable to use between the 903 and 401

[@simoncaddick4857]

Probably a silly question, but does the live feedback function (i.e. listening to your recording live with headphones) work when using the mic plugged into a mobile phone? Or only when plugged into a PC?

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@dave121594]

This review is amazing! Im buying Maono 903

[@JSyntax]

Right on!

[@MusicTutorJay]

sometimes stay silent so that we can hear the hiss sound how loud it is in both mic

[@adverspace]

exactly , there is some noise in it

[@KevinKwok1234]

Same! WHY. when I plug my headphones into my computer I dont hear this white noise. It only happens when my headphones are plugged into the mic. Please help.

[@adverspace]

@@KevinKwok1234 That must be some hardware issue which cannot be fixed,

[@JohnAnthonyMariquit]

Looks like the amazon link above is for the AU-902 which is different from the item featured in the video. I couldn't find the AU-903 in the Amazon US shop as well. It is available though from the Amazon India and Amazon UK sites.

[@tomjeffrey5875]

If you go on to the 902 it has an option to change model and then click the 903

[@chittinaidu3613]

it sounds good useful video, keep it up

[@amlecciones]

Blue yeti captures your voice more fully. But first wise, it depends what you can afford

[@Issco79]

i have the same mic bro and it's good enough for my gaming sessions , good and cheap

[@viaignacio]

Would u recommend this mic for song covers?:)

[@jamescross6208]

Can you tell us where you found the USB-C cable male to male that fits with AU-903? Been searching for days.

[@sersolo1750]

mine didnt include a type c to micro usb chord. Is there a chord that i can buy?

[@johnemmanuell]

Hello, can you suggest a compatible microphone shock mount with this mic:

[@Datchristianwoman]

Hello i connected it to my samsung mobile but it does not work. Please how do i connect i to my phone.

[@anishagupta6743]

Is it possible to record a video with voice on the smartphone when the mic is connected to the smartphone?

[@emmanuelscordos2240]

I'm having issues with the USB C cable. the one that it comes with is too short. ordered another one, doesn't fit.

[@StaticSpire]

Which pop filter did u use for the 903 I'm trying to find a compatible one

[@luisfontinelles5834]

this stand that comes with it can be adapted into an articulated arm?

[@enthuesd]

Nice video thanks

[@enrique.odar.]

great video but sound the clicking the mechanic keyboard when you speak?

[@PH-yo6fz]

Can we attach the 903 to a mic boom / mic stand? Thanks! Great content!

[@Develoquent]

I bought it! Do you know what a good arm stand option is?

[@viuki]

thankyou for reviewing this, was looking for a good condenser mic for the first time, n I'm getting this one cause your review :)

[@JSyntax]

Right on! Enjoy modern usb c

[@MusphyOfficial]

hi. is this possbile to connect to audio mixer like any othrr condenser mic?

[@digvijaysingh325]

I am looking to buy a mic for story narration and i am on a very tight budget can you recommend any ?????

[@ronfoy9618]

I understand the compact size but The 401 has less noise much clearer with quieter headroom.

[@LearPro]

can the MAONO AU-903 be put in a shock mount?

[@d.keyboardist]

thank you for share

[@nanmbsan]

Can you post a link for the c type cable you use to connect the mic to your phone please. None of the c type to c type cables seem to fit in the mic but the c type to USB cable it came with clicks right in. It's depressing lol

[@arunsiddharthsai6966]

Microphone is enough? To connect to our mobile phone? Or we need any external source to connect to our mobile phone

[@windstu]

Does it can connect to iPad Pro for record voiceover?

[@zaymax_7]

Can you connect other maono mics to iphone as well? or is it au-903 exclusive?

[@NamrataKarwa]

is this mic best for singing videos ?

[@angelestebangutierrezborraz]

hello how are you friend, one question do you know if the microphone is compatible with the Xbox one console?

[@dollidaysxox]

What adapters and wires do u need to connnect to Samsung S20 .. i cant connect it and they didnt give me extra wire?.

[@egulstv3937]

Mine too. What converter should we get?

[@senseisan1515]

Can i unscrew this mic and put it on a boom arm ??

[@jaym2571]

hey, how long is the usb-c to usb-a cable

[@itsmepichet2711]

Can you suggest the cable that connect between Mic and tablet?

[@tomz58]

Is this with a Windows 10 machine...is there any latency in the monitoring?

[@jomelsagun1047]

Can I connect it directly to a sound card

[@sophiagracesuranno7067]

Thank you so much I was so confused because I opened it wrong so then I opened it how you did and then I found the cord in a tiny ox thank you so much I was about to cry🙏😂🤣

[@JSyntax]

Yay!

[@fls6201]

Did you use a USB OTG adapter to connect it to your phone?

[@raymundjane166]

Can I use this for singing?

[@thehadrianus]

Thanks for the awesome review. How far away from me can the mic be and still pick my voice? I will use my laptop to record myself. I will stand in front of a screen and I don't want the mic to be seen in the video. I can have the mic hanging from the ceiling.

[@JSyntax]

I would not go more than four feet from the microphone if you do it will start to Echo a lot and become very tinny

[@thehadrianus]

@@JSyntax Thank you very much for your reply. I appreciate it.

[@ErliGalano]

Will purchasing a USB-C to lightning connector work on iphone?

[@johnpaulpanton5403]

Does this have a noise cancelling feature?

[@glenoidfossa]

Is there a way around the slightly audible hissing noise in the cardioid pattern?

[@serkulettv1249]

that is also my problem. that could be a factory defect

[@IceMan-pq5gd]

Hey man, im struggling to find specifically what im doing wrong, i have the maono au-ao4. I plug it in using a usb otg and select record using external mic in the open camera app. It doesnt pick up and audio, at all, the video is completely silent until i unplug it and it switches over to the internal mic. All the tutorials ive watched on usb mics tell me to record with the external mic setting, can't find anyone whos had my specific problem

[@senecaoak7173]

is the cable able to transmit, try using another cable, which andriod you have, go to developer option to see if disable audio routing is turn off, by right default it will be able to reroute to external mic, you just try and use different cable, else could be your andriod version have issue with it

[@Wynn124]

Is the 3.5 mm jack at the back only for monitoring the sound?

[@onlivimal]

if you connect the mic to any device, the audio from that device can be relayed through the 3.5mm jack. If that was your question.

[@paulotarso2928]

hello, I have a samsung A32, if I turn it on my cell phone to do live on instagram, will it work? and will there be a better sound than my cell phone microphone?

[@luisalbertoruizfigueroa8692]

MAONO AU-903 excelente microfono

[@aidenlord5710]

Good stuff

[@stinkyclawkilla7534]

The link in the description isn’t the same mic as in the video

[@maddymuhat8079]

Does it have backround noise cancellation?

[@carterdotn3083]

What usb c cord do you use? All of my cords are too small....

[@jamesbrinn9701]

I have this Mic and it works perfect with LInux also

[@arn-asmr]

Sounds nice! Have you tried the 902 version? Which mic would you recommend for recording songs?

[@krator1655]

It is the 902 I'm assuming he thought it was the 903

[@madmax2069]

@@krator1655 the 902 and 903 are indeed different mics. With the 903 you can adjust to cardioid and omnidirectional, with the 902 you're stuck with only cardioid. He is in fact using the 903, the 902 is a little shorter than the 903.

[@youtuber654]

Hi. My maono fairy won't turn on by using usb c to usbc thru phone.

[@RBT777]

Hi I saw this video, really enjoyed it. I'm trying to connect it to a Pixel 4 but doesnt seem to recognize the mic. Do you have any app or recommendations to get the two working together? Thanks!!

[@JSyntax]

Do you try open camera on play store ?

[@jmds9535]

How to removed hissing noise from this mic?

[@Pankaj.Boruah]

Price in India? Can I buy from Amazon?

[@marktheleon]

I'm trying now to connect my maono AU 903 to my phone thru type c to type c but its not working huhuhu. Please help me how I can connect my mic to my phone. Which connector I need plsss

[@tartart4654]

How is the Noise cancelation in a normal room?

[@crismangala9049]

Can you please make a video how to connect your phone to your mic?

[@galgadotblues3508]

Which one better maono or boya PM700?

[@johnv5156]

If I plug my headset into the hardware monitoring headset, could I hear someone on a Zoom or Skype call live? I wasn't sure if it was used only for checking recording levels. Thank you.

[@2Musicmundo]

SI SE PUEDE ESCUCHAR, LLAMADAS, MÚSICA Y TODO LO QUE SALGA DEL TELÉFONO, YO LO TENGO

[@The_Chxmist]

It didn’t work when I plugged it into my iPhone any suggestions?

[@lafuentemusic.homestudio]

Can the au 903 be used as an interface? I mean, listening the pc audio and the mic monitoring

[@onlivimal]

Yes.

[@KC_Live00s]

Can I plug this into my iPhone XS ?

[@mastmolamm5604]

What's good for smule or starmaker for singing bro ?

[@wovrd1829]

Can this Maono fairy be mounted on a stand? I want something that's budget versatile so that we can unplug to use on the go and for work conference use whilst typing keyboard (using stand)

[@JSyntax]

absolutely, i put mine on a $20 boom arm and i LOVE IT!

[@ynav.8671]

Awesome video! May I ask what cord did you use to plug it into your mobile phone? I tried using its own cord plus a USB C port adapter but the mic wont turn on :/ thank you so much!

[@JSyntax]

Hmm, what phone are you using?

[@ynav.8671]

@@JSyntax Woah thank you for getting back to me. I'm using Realme 6Pro. It has a USB port C

[@yonicute]

What’s the farthest distance can the 903 pick up your voice clearly? The ergonomic of the stand is not so ideal for my station if it’s needed to be in front of my face. The other Maono mic (A04) has bunch of accessories that make it quite compelling too.

[@JSyntax]

Closer the better. I use an adhoc box to raise if I'm doing long voice recording sessions. I wouldn't go more than 30 cm, for any condenser mic.

[@yonicute]

@@JSyntax Thanks. Will keep this in mind. :)

[@rylankenji9368]

Do you think this is better than fifine k669b?

[@robertjaysonmorales6947]

Is the BM800 Extension rod compatible to maono 903?🤔 I love the review

[@NotRovb_]

yes because the bm800 arm uses a 3/8 screw male and it screws perfectly with maono since its uses 3/8 screw female

[@shalawatestetik]

I use this mic for Voice Over and I looooooooove it so much

[@ramgopal.sharma]

By this you mean the 903 model?

[@shalawatestetik]

@@ramgopal.sharma yaaa

[@leenahaudio]

How much was it

[@itsmeyella7530]

Will this work in an OTG cord? I badly need answers. Thank youu

[@Shambhu_creations]

Yes it will

[@avtube5484]

Which one is Stereo microphone...

[@IkePootip]

I tried to connect it with my iPad (using usbc to lightning..)... It doesn't work.. Anyone knows, please help. Thanks!

[@blissfuly8375]

How about this vs 461 maono?

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

Nice video, mate. That Fairy mic has a LOT of hiss in it. Might be bordering on unusable in a quiet room if there was just speaking voice only with no music to mask it. All the best.

[@JSyntax]

I can't really notice they hiss or background noise maybe I had the game too high this is very shocking

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

JSyntax mate, the hiss is terrible. I’m sorry you didn’t realise this prior to buying it. Have a look at the review of that mic on the audio review channel Audio Hotline. You’ll clearly hear the hiss in that video. All the best.

[@thepickyaudiophile]

The Business Firm he reviews the 902 though

[@murat-canmeric9512]

@@thepickyaudiophile no he is reviewing the maono au903 not the au902 I accidentally ordered the 902 and i only realised it because the logo in the front and the switch at the back wasn't there.

[@athena3229]

Which one would you say is better for recording music? Like just vocals, acoustic guitar or in front of an amp in general?

[@JSyntax]

Yes!