MAONO AU-A04 vs AU-PM421 USB Condenser Microphone Comparison and Review 2021

I did a 2021 review and comparison of the MAONO AU-A04 vs the MAONO AU-PM421 in order to find out which USB condenser microphone kit is better. These microphones are both affordable studio microphone bundle kits that come with almost the same accessories, including a boom arm stand that clamps onto your desk, and pop filters. The price difference between the mics is $20. Let me know which mic you think sounds better!
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[@ehlan993]

i was stumped on which microphone to get. Thanks to you i now know the similarities and differences between the two! you earned a sub

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Glad I could help! and thank you for the sub 🙌

[@amanmulani9522]

Hi there, thanks for the amazing video! I just wondered if this Maono PM421 will cancel the background noise of car honking if it's coming from a distant source, yet clearly audible.

[@bogarthowto7356]

Hey tobias can you make a review if AU-Pm422 works on smartphone as well

[@skylersstreams]

hey man, you earned a sub, i was confused netween these two and AU-903, is 903 good ? coz am getting 421 and 903 for about the same price

[@CrazyTechy]

Hey, Tobias. Thanks for the comparison. I'm considering the PM421. I have a FiFine K669L. I tried the Maono AU-AO4 and found that it had a little too much bass, not enough highs. The FiFine K669 seemed to have a better frequency response. With your comparison, I like the PM421 better. Thanks for the hint about using an OTC adapter with your iPhone. Never new that.

[@tnaxpw]

For me the difference is really subtle. For daily use sure A04 is nice to go, but for anything more convenience of nob on PM421 would be nice.

[@christianblanchard783]

I wish I would have seen this video before I bought the A04, I plan on using it for music anyway so I can control the gain via my recording software, or straight from the settings but I do agree that it's a little more convenient. So not much of a loss for me but I would have definitely paid the difference.

[@JoshieDoesSomething15]

Hi so I don’t know if you’ve seen this yet but in Maono’s website, they just have a new mic called Maono AuHD300s I think and it’s like a Samson Q2U but with USB C so I’m interested to see a review of that mic whenever it’s available

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Awesome! I didn't realize they already released the mic to the public. I filmed a review for it, but I was waiting until they released it to post my video. I will post my review of it next Monday 5/3 🙂

[@TYNK-AUTO]

❤awesome content

[@katsuutheunker]

If i want to focus on recording typing keyboard sounds on both mics, does it automatically reduce the sound or record naturally? for kinda-asmr purpose.

[@devyandeb]

That was worth watching, perfect test! Dude can you help me out? I'm looking for a perfect powerful condenser microphone for my podcast, if you could suggest something that would be really helpful 👍

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! Sure I'd be happy to help steer you in the right direction. Do you have a budget in mind for what you would like to spend?

[@devyandeb]

@@TobiasHolenstein Some where around 3000 to 5000 rupees (that is 40-70$)

[@lamaraustin9142]

Would i be able to connect my iphone 7 to the pm21 or pm22. I wish you did a test for that lol

[@rda8910]

pl s pls pls...can u make comparison between maono au pm421 and maono au902 and hyperx solocast pls pls pls,,,i am waiting for ur reply

[@tshirtoholic8692]

WHICH IS BEST FOR SINGING AT THIS PRICE POINT??? DOES ANY ALTERNATIVE IF YOU WANT TO PREFER?

[@SAN-di2ty]

but you still agree that PM 401 does have a better sound quality over these two right?

[@maekong2010]

Your reviews, as always, are great. But this company is confusing the hell out of me with their approach to features. Now I'm torn between the PM-401 and the PM-421. How do you not opt for the headphone jack, or, conversely, not opt for the gain function? They just couldn't include both, could they. So it goes.

[@rafaelcosio266]

You could get the PM-422 wich includes both, headphone jack and gain function

[@maekong2010]

@@rafaelcosio266Hello, Rafa. I had not heard that there was a 422 model. I have been in SE Asia for a long while and we don't usually get news on the "latest and greatest," concerning anything popular in the West. I will look into the PM-422. If it's available through an Asian supplier, that will likely be the solution. To ship from, say, the USA, you are guaranteed, at minimum, a 100% markup, through shipping and VAT. If it's not available, I have decided to forego the manual gain, mainly because I like the way the PM-401 threads into the shock mount. I will also be interested to know if the 422 went with a metal, rather than plastic, protection screen. Thank you very much, my brother.

[@maekong2010]

@@rafaelcosio266 I edited the comment to reflect the PM-401, as threading into the shock-mount.

[@greenchainauto]

Thanks Jesus

[@devagnes829]

Best review ever!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks so much! 🙌

[@katemallory]

I can never hear a difference 😵‍💫, so I rely on your analysis…. but you mentioned the 401 allows one to monitor their audio (hear ) as they’re recording on a smart phone, but wouldn’t that be Beneficial even if you’re recording from a computer/laptop?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You may have an easier time hearing a difference if you wear headphones 😄 but yeah that is true, most of the time you will want to monitor your audio, but if you are using a laptop/computer you can plug headphones into your computer and use the software monitoring in your recording program

[@ritkumarsarkar7157]

I have money to buy one what is the best choice? Suggestion please?for singing?

[@SamLoki]

Pm421 best I've ever bought for under $100

[@jas5375]

getting the MAONO AU-A04 since i have a little low budget.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

The A04 is still a great mic. Enjoy your new mic!

[@sahilbagde972]

@@TobiasHolenstein please answer me which mic is best maono aua04 or fifine t669??

[@Vysair]

@@sahilbagde972 fifine arent that good

[@coolissimo69]

Bro what do you say about AU-PM421 and the J Lab talk Go?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Good question! I need to compare them, but off the top of my head I think I would personally prefer the PM421

[@yodubbed8733]

I Don't Know but AU-PM421 Sounds A little thin 🙁Voice but AU-A04 Sounds good and have some bass but I like AU-A04 🎙😌👍

[@powereidd]

since i have a deep voice im going with the aua04 since it picks up my deep voice betetr

[@TobiasHolenstein]

True! Best of luck with your recording

[@gbanik]

Thats right. I thought that the PM421 sounded more nasal.

[@BatholomewCJames]

Is there any way i can use earphone with AU-PM421 when recording via smartphone?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Unfortunately not that I'm aware of. I've tried using bluetooth headphones, but there is a huge delay

[@manikandane2540]

Yes you can , USB to type C convertor

[@bluscorpion]

PM421 is better, though I will add the A04 sounds better here than in your comparison to the Blue Yeti.

[@DoctorsLife..]

I have already bought ao4 & can’t use it with my android or iPhone 😭😭😭am not getting an otg adapter or am not getting a connector for my sound card

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi, to use it with a smartphone you will need an OTG adapter

[@tenzindolker7772]

why do i feel like au-pm421 has a hissing sound. what u think ?

[@BharathRamMS]

I felt that too.

[@aravindan07ec04]

i prefer AU-PM421

[@akagetobimaru1994]

According to you what would be better for singing?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Personally I would choose the PM421

[@akagetobimaru1994]

@@TobiasHolenstein okay thank you so much for your suggestion🙏

[@TobiasHolenstein]

@@akagetobimaru1994 You're welcome 🙌

[@DeltaVisions]

@@TobiasHolenstein is the pm421 compatible with iPad?

[@dieyoung8180]

Which is best for singing ❓maono au-pm420 or au-pm421

[@thedetective5119]

I think pm421

[@manjudevi9542]

How?

[@manjudevi9542]

Can you please tell me do they have any difference in sound quality? Or the only difference is mute button and gain knob

[@Shemu898]

Which microphone i m buying bro?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

If it were up to me, I would go with the PM421 or the PM401

[@davidwestra8181]

Just got the PM420 and opened it up and the chip on it straight up said AUA04 on it.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Really? wow, just out of curiosity. Does it show the frequency response on the back of the box that it came it? I'm curious if it shows the same as the frequency response on the back of the A04 box

[@davidwestra8181]

@@TobiasHolenstein 20Hz-20kHz. The graph shows just below 9db at 20Hz and it drops off at the end to about -12db near the 20kHz

[@davidwestra8181]

@@TobiasHolenstein the funny thing is, the user manual and the box show two different graphs. But looking up graphs for the aua04 show the same two graphs. One more flat and one that drops off at the end.

[@Jose_T131]

A04 catches more bass on voice , the voice sounds good on both

[@gautamchakraborty5288]

May I use it in android smartphone ?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I've personally never tried with android but you should be able to with this adapter amzn.to/3mErriy

[@georgepierre3594]

The pm421 does sound more gentle on the ears and a lot quieter, seems like it would be better for asmr and instrumental works, But it does make you sound kind of nasally. But I think its because it has a really flat response. But the a04, sounds more dynamic(more bass) and loud, and less nasally, but its more harsh on the ears. You can tell it doesn't have a flat response, more of a colored noise, with boosted bass. I feel like u would have to lower the volume for that mic. Their both good, just different signatures.

[@steverichards7060]

Any difference in USB and XLR?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

These two mics are both USB mics, but in general when comparing USB mics and XLR mics there are some differences that can affect the audio. First of all with USB mics the soundcard is in the mic itself, with XLR mics you are going to need an audio interface. If you have a good XLR mic and a bad audio interface, that can make the mic sound bad. So you want to make sure you have a decent audio interface and most XLR condenser mics will require phantom power. Next, most USB condenser mics are small diaphram condensers and a lot of XLR mics have large diaphrams. Large diaphram condensers typically will have a lower noise floor. There are some other differences, but those are some basics

[@Vysair]

@@TobiasHolenstein Thanks! I have been reading about it but I never understood it until I read your explanation

[@SiddanthA]

MAONO AU-A04 plus or vs AU-PM420 which one to go for?

[@Brbe0990]

which one did you buy? Im also stuck between the same.

[@SiddanthA]

@@Brbe0990 bought the Pm 420 model

[@Brbe0990]

@@SiddanthA how is it ? Are u happy with it?

[@SiddanthA]

@Mohit Bhatt yes its good, no problem , if you increase budget you can go for better options, for the budget it serves my purpose of office calls, audio recording etc

[@Brbe0990]

@@SiddanthA actually i need one for youtube. Mainly for voice overs, do u have any recommendations for that. Budget is tight, ₹3.5k

[@gadgetblitzs]

I can't say any difference between both, but just for the mute button i am going with 421

[@TobiasHolenstein]

The 421 is definitely a solid microphone. Enjoy your new mic! 🙌

[@StarFlicks]

i have au a04 bought on dec 2020

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Nice, how are you liking it?

[@StarFlicks]

@@TobiasHolenstein it captures So much background Noise😫

[@decesvoix9192]

@@StarFlicks did you solve the problem

[@mrsquad5111]

Brother i am small confusion 1.maono Au-ao4 2.maono Au-pm420 3.maono Au-pm421 4.maono au-pm401 5.fifine T669 Who is this best one..??🤔

[@Vysair]

ikr

[@Brbe0990]

which one did u buy?

[@mrsquad5111]

@@Brbe0990 421

[@manjudevi9542]

Is there any difference in sound quality in 421 and 420 ??

[@gocrow23]

Psm421 seems to be unavailable in In Indian online market.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Sorry to hear that! I saw that it is sold out on the Maono website, but maybe you can get it on there when it is back in stock

[@dnim4335]

Second!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for being so early! 🙌

[@aydentardif]

..First?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you for being first 🙌 🙌