MAONO USB Recording Microphone Kit, Professional Condenser Microphone for PC with One-Touch Mute and Mic Gain Knob for Singing, Podcast, Studio, Streaming PM421

I bought this kit in early Jan 2021 so I've had it for just over 2 years. I've used it daily or almost daily for work, remote chats with friends, and general gaming. I've gotten many compliments on the sound quality as well as the looks. The mic is the strongest component in the package (I'm planning to keep using it for many years to come and have no desire to upgrade), and the boom arm is probably the weakest (I'm writing this review now as I come to purchase an upgrade for myself). Microphone: This is by far the nicest microphone I've ever had, and it sounds great to me. The physical mute button was a key feature that I was looking for, and the red/blue feedback to show if the mic is live or not makes it really obvious. I did need to mess with the gain a bit when I first set it up but after I found a happy spot for it I've really been able to just leave it alone. The directionality is also nice because with it I haven't had any issues with the mic picking up my speakers on meetings where I don't really feel like wearing headphones. I love how solid the mic feels. Pop filter and windscreen cap: I don't use either of these with any regularity because I didn't feel I needed them based on how I sounded on playback of some test recordings I'd done. I don't really know what either of these items should be like but as far as I can tell they're both good quality - the windscreen was larger than I expected and the pop filter attaches easily, adjusts well, and stays in place as it should. Shock mount: Holds the mic securely, but it's easy enough to pull the mic out of if you want. Does seem to significantly reduce the sounds from vibrations in the desk. The bungee stuff is still nice and elastic. Stand: IMO this is the weakest component in the set but it's still a good addition to the set. Mine is still going strong despite multiple movements a day across 2 years so it's much sturdier than I expected it to be based on a lot of reviews I read prior to purchasing. It holds the mic right where it position it, and never sags. It was pretty easy to set up and doesn't sag on me even when extended quite far. It has started squeaking on some movements, and I've needed to retighten the thumbscrew at the base as well as the one on the plunger that keeps the stand attached to the desk maybe 3-4 times each across the 2 years. The pad that goes between the top of the desk and the top of the C-bracket that clamps to the desk has detached and left a bit of adhesive on my desk, which is my biggest complaint. Also worth noting that if you mount this on the side of a 72-inch desk you're going to want to sit slightly offset to be speaking into the mic or need a longer stand.

This product delivers exactly what it promises. The quality is solid, it’s easy to use, and it performs reliably. While there’s always a bit of room for improvement, the overall experience is very positive. It offers great value and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for something dependable.

Sound quality it's great, installing is easy to follow. My only draw back is the pop filter clamp broke after 2 tires. Its a bummer and there is no proper instructions on how to install that. But besides that the mic itself is great for a start off streamer

I have tested a few different Microphones for recording instructional videos. Needless to say I an a newbie in the audio realm but did some research and comparing to ensure I get the right product. Easy Set Up - Everything came neatly packaged and easy to set up without even needing to look at instructions. The ARM - This was an easy set up and easily attaches to my table. The springs do tend to make a lot of noise when moved. Not ideal since the mic does pic it up if recording and moves. The Arm material is strong but must be hallow. In my recordings I can hear a bit of the echo of the it if I accidentally hit the metal arm. Super sensitive. Would like to have a more solid arm or at least sound proof. I did end up ordering a small desk stand for the microphone since I kept bumping the arm. For Maono - I see the products have a small stand. I would recommend one for this. I tried to find the option to buy one from your brand but could not though some of your other mics come with it. The Microphone - I have compared and tested this Maono to the Fifine T669 & the regular Blue Yeti (not the nano - the bigger one). Blue Yeti vs Maono - With Blue yeti being more expensive I thought would have better quality and better sound for what I wanted. When This was put to the test against Maono, I was actually much happier with the quality of the Maono which I did not expect. Though the yeti gives more options for sound type.. I did not need all 4 options.. only cardidio. Fifine T-669 vs Maono - I expected these to be about the same. Similar aspects and price. In my Side by side comparison, the Maono beat out the fifine. The Fifine did not have as clear as a sound and more of a hum in the background. You will see in most reviews that having the gain at the right setting for your objective is important. Again I am a complete newbie. So I just did some proactive recordings in all the positions with the gain and my closeness to the mic to find the right position. The mic itself is also pretty solid. Has nice metal casing. The cable is also very durable and long enough to reach further if needed. I am using this one a MacBook Pro 2016 15 inch. I am using the Anker USB C Hub adapter (7 ports) and works perfectly. Cost/Value - I actually think for the price and surprising quality of this mic... this is a great buy. I returned the $100 Yeti. Fefine was about the same price at about $63. I think I paid $65 for this. I budgeted $100. I just wanted something that worked well and was versatile. I really think I got a great deal for what I was looking for. To recap - Love it. I am using a separately purchased table stand - just decided this is my preference for what I need. I your using for gaming or video chats... probably not a big deal. But for recording the arm just got in the way more than I thought it would.

I've had this mic for a couple months and so far everything works perfect. I only use it for my online classrooms and talking to family on Zoom but everyone says I sound great compared to other people. I bought this mic because I needed one and instead of spending $20 on some cheap regular mic I figured for a little bit more money I could have something way nicer and im glad I did. I fooled around with making beats on my computer when I was a teenager but never got serious about it, but I also didn't have all the right equiptment. I decided recently to start doing it again for a fun hobby and have purchased all of the necessary equiptment for a pretty nice home recording studio. I am moving so I havent set everything up yet but in a few weeks when I do I will really be putting this mic to the test and I will upgrade my review at that point. So as far as the recording quality compared to the top of the line mics, I have no idea. However as far as using it for a regular mic for Zoom, podcasts, vlogs, etc. I think it works great and is a great deal for the price. Also, it is very nicely made and solid. Nothing on it seems cheap like I was expecting for the price. I definitely recommend this mic!

TLDR; great entry level mic I used to use an Arctis 5 for gaming and that was fine until the connector inside the headset started to become faulty. I moved onto an Arctis 7 and the mic quality was a lot better. However, Steelseries headset mics are incapable of lasting more than a year. I began streaming on Twitch and desperately needed to stop sounding like I was drowning my mic in a toilet bowl. I have no regrets making the switch and purchasing this Moano AU-PM421 and sounding crystal clear. It’s easy to set up, the quality is magnificent and the fact I don’t need any special software to use it is absolutely amazing. It works flawlessly with OBS and the cardioid pattern keeps background sounds to a minimum. Mute touch butting is also a big plus. I haven’t had or tried any other usb mic for that matter, so for the price I paid I’d say it’s definitely worth it for the $80.

WAS SO SUPRISED !! I have been using this mic every day since I received it on May 4th, 2021. It is now Nov 26th, 2021 I Stream live, communicate wile gaming, and talk on discord nearly every day. There is no interference noise or low disable buzz from the mic. The clarity of this mic is just what I needed picks up amazingly well with nice lows and highs. sounds better than my friends 300usd Audio-Technica mic. UPDATE: It's October 2022 This mic is still holding up nicely my friend still struggles with his audio-Technica mic for $300 wile I'm using this one That works perfectly it's really hard for me not to tell him he got ripped off. There is no low buzz from the mic at all. Crisp lows and highs. The touch button still works as intended. It doesn't pick up any background noise. I use the round foam filter that was included still holding up strong. I have my Mic sitting horizontally I know it's not the best for the elastic bands so they get worn in about a year but there super easy to replace I just buy colored elastic hair bands from the store if I want to add some color.

Like the title implies, the mic quality is pretty good, picks up sounds (albeit including background sounds too) really nicely, and the mute button on the mic itself is quite nice to have though it's kind of in an awkward spot at the wrong angle. The main issue with this is the arm itself. It's about as strong as a dead, wet leaf, and constantly needs to be adjusted. The knobs need to be tightened to an insane amount and you almost think its going to snap and then 1hr later its loose again. It's fallen towards me a couple times while gaming as I accidentally jostled it too hard, and the clamp isn't very deep so if your desk has a bar outlining the underside of your desk, it messes up the installation of the arm. (i'll come back later with pics for more visual context). I'm going to attempt to fix the issue by tightening the bolts on the arm later and hopefully that will solve the issue. update: tightened the bolts by the base of the arm and the middle bend, and it holds it's shape like a charm now, the size wrench to use is 1/4, or 6mm