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.

Highly recommend. Great microphone in terms of price, quality sound, and portability.From gaming to singing this microphone will be all you need any moment whether you use it in your personal space or on the go.

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.

The Maono AU-PM421 Studio Microphone is a great option if you are looking for a budget-friendly and reliable microphone for your home podcast or recording setup. This mic has a matte black die-cast metal casing and comes with a pop filter, shock mount, desktop boom arm, and a USB cable. It features a cardioid pickup pattern, an input gain control, with a one-click mute button on the body for easy use. This mic is simple to use and doesn't require extra drivers to work, Overall, It is a cost-effective mic for starting your podcasting or streaming YouTube this is a great value for its price.