Maono AU-A04 Studio Microphone Kit - Audio Test & Review

Audio test, unboxing and review of the Maono AU-A04 USB Condenser microphone kit with angle-poise boom arm, shock mount & pop filter.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - Audio Test
03:24 - Off-Axis Rejection
05:13 - Unboxing
10:14 - Review
This is a reasonably standard budget condenser mic. It's comparable to others that I've tested on the channel. The difference here is that they're selling this as part of a kit together with a boom arm, shock mount etc.
So does this make good value for money or should you buy all the bits separately?
NOTE: This product was provided for review, but all opinions are my own. No content is scripted by third parties.
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[@leoanhermon]

This is the type of reviews I like, very honest even though he got it by the manufacturer for free. Good job.

[@eliasbernstein]

I did NOT expect that level of quality from something so cheap. Thanks for the review, and I'll be looking to get this in the future!

[@-LeviYoutube-]

ikr

[@officialoofyt]

I got this

[@simonrockstream]

Thanks for doing the most genuine, honest and best review I could find. Thank you so much for being so clear about everything, you really helped me!

[@tdcattech]

Appreciate the feedback Simon!

[@angclipersz7756]

I Agree

[@DrTune]

thanks for putting the audio samples at the beginning. Good job on those, very useful. thx

[@potatobro7]

straight forward and informative. thank you

[@kevonrphotog]

Loved the review. Very informative.

[@PabbyPabbles]

Thanks for showing your room, I was wondering if the audio test was done in an environment with all the fancy noise cancelling wall thingies or just a regular room

[@SoggySwampWater]

Thx for the review

[@123ultramaster]

I got this for my bday so im happy to hear its gonna work out great thanks

[@tdcattech]

If you have purchased the Maono AU-A04 post mid-2020 and feel it does not sound as good as this test, check out this video for more info - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKKleIKfn8pqopI If you're after an end-address dynamic RGB mic for gaming or streaming, check out the Fifine K658 review here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5W7ZHSca7qqZ5Y

[@teerthjilka471]

The fact that he does the audio test first is sooo good, keep going dude, you have my full support

[@peterpixo]

Thats what I needed to know (about the point of this stand & shock mount)... Thank you.

[@towaniisme]

I was debating between this one and another brand but this review has been much clearer that the other reviews I've seen. Thank you so much!

[@toonz-pro2083]

Tell me which one do you think is better.

[@ezrakainz]

@@toonz-pro2083 I think this is better than sudotack, lower noise floor and better reviews

[@N3viil]

@@ezrakainz This mic is shit!! It's a noise catching mic not our sound

[@IamYoZen]

@@N3viil It's not, you don't have it set up properly.

[@wotwot6868]

Really good review. I've watched hours and hours of maono review last night and none of them tested the shock mount and honestly described the thin-metal stand. I hope I can find more budget mic in your channel. Subscribed in any case.

[@tdcattech]

Thanks for the feedback. I do have a few other budget mics on my channel. The latest is this one from Fifine - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5W7ZHSca7qqZ5Y

[@Harrison_Easter]

You may have warned me when shouting but I still got a huge fright. XD

[@qwerty-rt8wq]

thanks for the audio test and everything icluding the time stamps , you gt my sub and like

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

Nice review, mate. Thanks for making it. How does it compare with the NT-USB or AT2020?

[@skumar042]

Loved the video, many thanks for your time/effort. TA, Santosh

[@Madmotion]

Great review, thanks

[@mikekariuki4979]

Great review. So what equipment do you recommend as alternative for heavy usage ?

[@EveryThingTechet]

Are you increasing the amplitude of sound in editing. Because i got the same mic and the sound level seems low.

[@sonigraphics7765]

I am using this for almost a year now, and or the price , it is awesome

[@herrinderpus1445]

been having an issue with mine where it works when i first plug it in then it disconnects does anyone know where i can find help

[@Preparationh6]

any idea how to turn down gain and etc? i bought this mic and having trouble finding a program to change audio levels with it and stop picking up all the background noise..

[@DJDCR]

Excellent review! So will be purchasing the unit in a few days. I agree with you concerning the stand. However, can you recommend a better quality stand for the unit? I am a DJ and do most of my recordings and broadcast sessions in the studio at home. Currently using a Samson mic with a desktop stand. Looking forward to your response. Cheers!

[@ImmortalKnightCubing]

How do you set audio levels on laptop? Please reply

[@WojciechP915]

I bought this same microphone and set it up with the logo facing me with the pop filter. Recording with the windows voice recorder some singing. I am a baritone with a louder singing voice and it is just not sounding good. Sounds like your testing around 4:15. Should I just return the thing?

[@HARSHRIVASTAVA]

Am I use this mic for recording b Vocals of my songs? Please answer because I'm making coversong and still searching for a good quality mic in my budget so please tell me can I use this mic for Vocals recording? And how it's sounds as singing 😊

[@AdmMusicc]

Would you recommend it for recording acoustic guitar?

[@nelsonGta5]

which one budget interface for this mic ?

[@satyamdewangan6539]

Samson go mic vs this mic? For voiceover purpose. I want excellent sound quality

[@Ladosligese]

what levels did you have your mic setup at there ?

[@dmitriykaryakin6214]

Are there any other longer boom arm's that will suit this microphone?

[@peterwolf1481]

Great review, thanks mate! Was really hoping for you to mention the model of the mic you refer to in the background ;) Cheers

[@tdcattech]

Sennheiser MK 8 - amzn.to/2ucMySq

[@peterwolf1481]

@@tdcattech Thank you! A tad pricey, but now I know what to ask from Santa ;) I assume the shock mount is also Sennheiser.

[@tdcattech]

Yes. It's the MKS 4 - en-uk.sennheiser.com/mks-4 - The Maono looks like a bargain compared to the Sennheiser. Sure, there are other reasons why mics like the MK 8 are so expensive but it's a *huge* price difference! Crazy.

[@immortalxd6190]

Very helpful and informative. Thank you. I have a doubt- can we use it to create effects similar to what "auto tune" is intended to do?

[@tdcattech]

No reason why not. If you you record your mic track via the audio interface on the mic and then run it through an Autotune plugin it would work. It’s not the neatest way of working though.

[@jinx8724]

i have this microphone and it pics up a lot of background noise and the audio isn't that clear its loud enough but not clear it picks up everything it doesn't even noise cancel do you have a solution to this problem did anyone have a problem like this

[@wizkidgizmo]

Can you use vocals/make songs with this?

[@WonderWhy66]

Hello buddy! Thanks for the review. Just wanted to ask a small thing. Here in India, amazon is giving a great sale. Wherein the Behringer C-1U is available at about 60$, the fifine k669 is available at about 40$ and the fifine k670 is avaiable at about 80$. I am terribly confused between these 3 and the Maono AU-A04. Can you please help me suggest which one should I go for withing these 4 products! Thanks.

[@Komarin2248]

Amazing Revieww!!!

[@beljithraj1015]

Can you please mention the settings i should do in 'audacity' or in laptop for recording songs?

[@rxgtv]

Set mic to 'USB condenser microphone'.

[@tenroo563]

For some reason mine is still not working. when I record it with the Microphone it makes like this voice changer sound when I hear the recording. It’s not a voice changer because I can hear myself but then it sounds like someone else has a voice changer on the recordings. I even checked if I have a voice changer and If I did I uninstalled the voice changers. Please help!!

[@lukedalton8556]

Does the Maono link not work with this microphone? I can't change the gain has anyone else had this problem?

[@iC0NiC_TV]

Is the shockmount made of plastic or metal?

[@cmutz83]

I recently got this mic about a year ago I believe and I like it but I am still trying to figure out how to reduce back noise

[@RealFahadhere]

Has anyone experienced latency problems while using a Maono AU-A04 mic with Adobe Audition ? I'm talking about delay when recording. Like for example, you record your voice to the project's tempo, but the actual recordings have a slight delay and dont match up with the rest of the clips in the project (there's a delay). Is there a way to fix a problem like this?

[@dimaworldart]

Hi I bought the microphone Maono Au 404 however on my computer I can't find the icon of the mic in the voice mixer any advices?

[@bestofeverything3920]

it will be listed as realtek usb audio

[@razvi0254]

Hello! When I connect the headphones to the microphone, I also hear the sound on the desktop, but also what I'm talking about, how could I solve this problem?

[@pepperanntocool7665]

Great kit, i have one Loud and clear

[@shayaantalib731]

Hey do you use a software for audio test

[@nicoleangelaballadares4548]

Do you still use like soundcard for monitoring if it is usb mic?

[@sh0rtcak6]

this is the exact mic my friend has and he streams on twitch so i just wanna see this

[@HairTransplantNetwork]

It’s great to see a review with you actually using it. The majority of tech reviews on KZbin are utterly worthless. They unbox use their own recording audio equipment and don’t demonstrate how the microphone would actually work in real life. So kudos to you for being logical, and I don’t mean that in a condescending way. It’s juts tech KZbinrs for the most part aren’t relatable to the average viewer.

[@sahilvarma9553]

This microphone vs Samson usb microphone (go 01) ... Which one would you prefer for singing ?

[@starsalight5905]

Do you need a special room for such microphones or can you just do it in a normal room.

[@michaelmailand]

is it possible to have the mic pointed up and have the pop filter mounted so it will come from below instead?

[@elijahdaniel8058]

explain what you mean more in depth pls. I dont really get what you mean.

[@YobTheCreator]

Very good quality video! I’m thinking of getting it, so.. how are the clamps? Do they work on almost any surface? And how is it for gameplays?

[@tdcattech]

The clamp is a bit feeble but it opens out fairly wide so should work on any solid and sturdy surface without too much trouble. Definitely avoid glass! 🙂 The mic would work great for gameplay but a headset is always better as it allows freedom of movement and wouldn’t get in your way. It would sound way better than many headsets though as, in my experience, they are notoriously bad unless you opt for pro gear.

[@lush_one1614]

When listening through headset does it have a sidetone so you can hear yourselft throughthe headset?

[@imkelp3057]

yes.

[@dheerajshah]

Hey, is the mic stereo or mono?

[@ravichandranr3104]

Could you please let me know what other accessories I would need to connect this mic to my iPhone to use the smule application

[@DK-rp4je]

You just need a otg usb

[@surendrakumar91]

Maono AU-A04 vs Fifine K669. which has better performance?

[@konudashi]

How to connect this Mike to audio u

[@rygieb]

mine does NOT sound like this. how do i fix

[@therealrobinwilliams_affiliate]

Ok, your affiliate link does not work. Do you have another?

[@languageacademy1947]

Thank you for your video. I want to make educational videos, and I need a high-quality voice. Which one do you recommend? 1-Maono AU-A04 or 2-Maono PM422 or 3-Maono AU-PM422. I appreciate your reply.

[@user-qu8ek8bf8c]

I couldn't connect this mic to cubase 10. It asks drive. Is there any solution for that.

[@qubaib3971]

Fifine or maono au-a04 which is best microphone for singing

[@jamvortix]

Did you buy it and then maono refound you or they sent it you?

[@yonicute]

Thanks. This led me to adding the Maono 903 usb c than this a04 - thought the arm would be great but seems its too fragile and limited

[@bezlimitka.online5321]

thanks

[@lilglocky2255]

Hey, I'm planning to buy this mic and I need to ask, when you did the audio test was that raw sound or did you do something with the audio in the options?

[@tdcattech]

Nothing done to the audio. If I test mics, you will only ever hear the raw audio from the mic. No EQ and no processing unless stated. 👍🏻

[@djulz11]

what is your mic stand?

[@AnandhKumar84]

Any latency when monitoring through Daw?

[@debadri1995]

is this mic good for recording songs?

[@_aidan_5923]

what recording settings did you use for the mic? I have the same one but I cant get it to sound that good

[@keltart809]

i have the same issues.

[@oscarrr47]

how do you mute the mic

[@sugasa]

does this require a sound card in my pc?

[@liamphiliprsa]

Does this microphone work with USB 3.0?

[@samuelhill2274]

is the XLR to aux or usb?

[@rohitsumalraidu1612]

Is it good for recording guitar videos ?

[@nikfn1700]

can i buy this for the mic and get a seperate boom arm

[@Puttyankit11music]

Wow... Good... I want diffrence between AU-A03 Or AU-A04 .... Which is best... ??

[@KC_Live00s]

Can I connect this to my IPhone on garageband if I use the USB Asapter?

[@hamzasalama3725]

how come mine has a echoe and when i talk close to it the sound isnt as smooth and sounds weird

[@MrLangz0r]

Do you have it plugged into the front I/O or do you have it plugged into the motherboard? most people with this issue has it plugged into the front instead of the motherboard

[@philippeheritier9364]

Great review and the mic sounds good for the price.

[@tdcattech]

Agree. Amazing really. It certainly isn't perfect but it's good value.

[@vishnuprasathk860]

Is this a good microphone for signing??

[@bobuk5722]

Hi TD. Very good and helpful review. The microphone came across as a bit quiet on my tablet, but that might be my volume settings! The limited dynamic range is unfortunate but for the price I think it would make a good 'emergency' backup. What do you use as your standard mic and stand? BobUK.

[@tdcattech]

Thanks Bob. The audio test section is fairly quiet as I left everything exactly as it was out of the microphone to show e.g. drop in levels when off-axis etc. The rest of the review would be bumped up a bit if it was quiet. If the beginning of the video sounds quiet, it's definitely your tablet as that would be peaking at around -1dbFS :-D The standard mic I use is a Sennheiser MK 8 (that's the one I was pulling around in the review section). As for the stand, I don't remember which one it was. I have used the stand for about 10 years and it cost about £60 so not too much.

[@SzymonKasperczyk]

@@tdcattech Yeah its very quiet on my system too, but that might be windows 10 driver issue. Equalizer apo can fix the problem, you can tune your voice and boost up to 20db with almost no noise, or up to 30 with small noise. I highly reccommend.

[@slashxd7971]

Im looking for a budget mic, i'm just gaming nothing too serious for recording videos or anything. Will this get in my way of playing games? Do you have any suggestions for a USB mic for my situation? I'm looking around and these seems like a good deal.

[@tdcattech]

While headsets have a distinct sound (never quite as clear as a condenser mic), they are undoubtedly the best option for playing games. I reckon this would get in the way a little.

[@paradox1280]

Now it's time to buy this microphone

[@AnkerJessen]

would it be good for gaming

[@pixelgl1tch]

What software can I use to control this? I can literally hear every single thing with this mic. you can hear a pin drop, literally i did this

[@skrrtbo]

wondering the same

[@Santhiel]

Hey! Thank you for the review. I'm looking for a starting kit like this to record some acapella arrangements. Would you recommend it for singing? Thanks in advance!

[@shahriarnobiniloy]

is this mic good for song recording?

[@OGXStorm]

Can't wait for mine to come in I ordered one for 45 USD

[@OGXStorm]

Update had it for 2 months and it works perfectly! Keep in mind you need to have the word Moano facing towards you.

[@sebellaxd9628]

Do you happen to have a recommendation for the type of usb audio interface to go along with the Maono mic? I managed to grab one that wasn’t compatible and have been struggling to determine which to utilize. Appreciate any recommendations!

[@tdcattech]

Why do you need one? The USB interface is in the mic.

[@sebellaxd9628]

@@tdcattech Oh it’s that the mic doesn’t have a headphone jack. I had purchased a set of Maono headphones that I have been trying to utilize with the Maono mic, but it doesn’t have a headphone jack. Even plugging the headphones in directly to my laptop alongside the usb I can’t hear myself at all with the mic, so I was assuming there was an interface or something necessary for it to work. Not sure what to do otherwise.😅

[@charanteja200]

Was the audio test recorder directly plugged into the PC or with the USB plugged into the audio interface? I am considering to buy it, but I don't have an audio interface, so does it make the hissing sound?

[@tdcattech]

The mic is the audio interface. This was recorded directly into a Mac (if I remember correctly)

[@charanteja200]

@@tdcattech thanks for honest reply and review

[@0exp362]

Finally voice overs are possible maybe

[@CursiveInspires]

I would like to connect this microphone to my smartphone. Could you please suggest what connector i should use ? I'm using Oneplus 5T.

[@adrifrayanvlog4921]

Akhil Vijay Achary use OTG

[@shteevale395]

should I be hearing my voice as soon as the mic is plugged in and installed? Cuz i don't. Do i need another program? I'm not sure if I'm missing something or if it's broken..please help

[@WidemanWDMN]

If u are plugged into a pc u are good nothing is broken I have same mic

[@coreyjordan2341]

you have to plug headphones into the mic itself to hear your monitoring.

[@arnabibej1271]

How to connect the mic to poco f1 phone?

[@Geetaprajapatimusic]

Does this mic support fl studio ?