MAONO AU-400 Lavalier Auxiliary Omnidirectional Microphone (Black)

Well I am writing this review not only because it's a great product, but I am reviewing it so that people know each and every aspect of it and decide whether to buy this or not. It is an omnidirectional microphone that captures audio from all the directions. And because of this, whatever sound falls on it is all recorded. Noise cancellation has been given inside it, due to this it separates the noise and only records the sound. But I felt that it could not separate the noise so well. I liked its audio quality that it captures and it has a little bass and depth which I liked very much. Its build quality is good and according to this price is quite good. I posted a full review video including recording samples on my YT channel "Android Member" you can check that out as well for better understanding. There are many things with this mic such as a carry pouch and TRRS to TRS converter. The price of this converter will be equal to the price of this mic in the market. So I do not understand how this company is able to give so much at this price. I think this is a very good deal. Pros 1. Packaging: Packaging and Box content at this price is surprisingly great. Carry Pouch and TRRS to TRS converter just got me thinking how even it is possible to pack so much at this price. 2. Price: As I said above it's price is very aggressive and I am not seeing anything better than this, I think it's a great deal. 3. Audio Quality: It captures really good audio and you hardly differentiate between this mic and a high end mic like Boya BY M1. Cons 1. Wire length is only 2 meters and that's enough for me but for some people it isn't. 2. Noise Cancellation is there but not that great, it's not bad but it's not great I would say it's average.

Very good product. wire is long enough. sound quality is also good but use it soft handily. avoid sudden tensions. material is also good.

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The first time I had ordered this mic, I received in a amazon plastic bag and the product box inside was completely damaged and was sealed using cello tape. Also, the mic seller sent me was damaged and had low quality audio. It was a duplicate. But, when I replaced, I received the packing in a cardboard box but still the inner box had a few damages. The mix received inside was good. Here is a detailed review of the mic: 1. The quality: Quality overall nice. The wire might seem filthy and weak but in reality when I tested it, it was indeed a bit durable. It can easily sustain a bit of a pull and twist. Just mind the spots when the wire meets the audio jack and the mic 2. Sound quality: Sound quality is really nice. BUT BUT BUT... before you think of buying it, read the paragraph below (of noise cancellation). The mic catches sound equally even if you are from far away or close to it. 3. Noise Cancellation: This is a major point. I used to mic a lot for testing purposes. Let me share my experience. I tested it in different environments. a. In a closed room with AC and total silence: In such environment, you will get crisp sound like a boom microphone. But, you will also receive a bit of white noise or background static noise which you can easily reduce using the noise reduction feature. b. In a room with ceiling fan on and moderate noise: Still seems good but not great. Your vocals would still be crispy and clear but the background noise will increase. Still if you use nice noise reduction software (like Audacity) it will sound great. Adding background music to your video would help. c. In a room with standing fan on and high noise: Not recommended at all. Not only this mic but any mic would capture a TON of noise. To express statistically, there will be atleast 40% noise of wind whooshing in the background. d. The same high noise room with windows open: You will die doing noise reduction. Not gonna lie, the background noise increases by 60 times. DONT TRY THIS. The pop filter or the sponge on the top of the mic helps a lot. When you are speaking close to the mic, a lot of air goes in while speaking. So, when the "filter" is attached, the output sound does not have air whooshing but with the filter removed, the output sound is only air. Now, to sum up... Mic is overall good. Noise cancellation is not great but yeah, for the price range, it is the best! Recording tips: 1. Record in a silent room with A/C or else turn on the fan at the least speed so it doesn't make much noise. 2. Use the collar clip to place the mic, don't hold it in hand. ( I mean this is common sense :-P ) 3. If transmission lines (electricity wires which are above the head) go from close to your room, I would recommend changing rooms. Now, the reason for this is that sometimes, the mic can catch electromagnetic intefrerence. This maono mic won't catch it but I recommend this for generic mics. 4. Do noise reduction in Audacity. It is very effective than the inbuilt noise reduction tools in video editors. Also, it is very easy. Also, BOYA BY-M1 MIC SOUNDS ALMOST THE SAME AS THIS MIC. There is only like 2% difference in noise cancellation. But, I would still give both of them 3 stars for noise cancellation. THAT'S IT! Hope you understand what I mean to say. Peace out.

❌ आवाज़ बिल्कुल साफ़ नहीं आती ❌ लगातार noise, distortion और echo रहता है ❌ हल्की सी हिलावट पर आवाज़ टूटने लगती है ❌ Zoom meeting, recording या online class के लिए बिल्कुल बेकार ❌ Product की reality, description से मेल नहीं खाती यह microphone professional use के लायक बिल्कुल नहीं है। ऐसा लगता है जैसे कोई cheap local mic भेज दिया गया हो। पैसे और समय – दोनों की बर्बादी है। 👉 अन्य सभी ग्राहकों को सख़्त सलाह: कृपया इस product को बिल्कुल न खरीदें। इस price range में इससे कहीं बेहतर विकल्प उपलब्ध हैं। ❌ Very poor sound quality ❌ Constant noise, distortion, and echo ❌ Voice is unclear and unprofessional ❌ Completely unreliable for Zoom meetings, recordings, or online classes ❌ Product performance does not match the description at all I bought this mic for professional use, but it feels like a cheap local microphone. Even slight movement creates noise, making it unusable for serious recording. 👉 Strong advice to other customers: DO NOT BUY this product. It is a complete waste of money and time. There are far better microphones available at this price.

A few days beck, I went on amazon to buy a new mic for my work from home and make casual videos. I heard somewhere that boya has the best mics BUT IT IS NOT TRUE because some people told me that the boya mic needs a battery and has a unnecessary long cable which gets tangled very often and I suppose that you very well know that un-tangling a long cable is a nightmare so I decided to get a mic from some other brand and when I started searching for a good mic which had some good reviews I came across the MAONO AU-400 Microphone. Firstly, when I saw the packaging of the microphone and the accessories included in there product photos I was pretty sure that the mic would cost a ton but little did I know that it only costed 298INR which was way cheap. Of course we all have a default opinion that If an item is cheap its quality would not be up to the mark and I also thoght the same, but after reading some reviews I realised that this is a great product. NOW LET'S GET TO THE REVIEW the product was delivered within 3 days and as soon as I open the packing I found a box in pristine condition and my bill. Inside the box you get a carrying pouch which is of great quality and feels nice to touch, the microphone itself and a 4pole to 3pole jack converter which was gold plated to connect the mic with a camera and record audio. The mic has a 4pole jack so I can be directly connected to your smartphones or laptops unlike some other microphones which require an audio splitter which will cost you another 70-80 Rupees, which is a nice thing The audio quality was also great but I think my mic had a some kind of problem as I was also capturing some wind noises as soon as I noticed it I contacted the customer care and I was provided with an instant solution for my problem. 5-STARS TO THE BRAND's CUSTOMER CARE. MY MIC NOW WORKS PERFECTLY AND I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHARE. Below are some things I like: 1. 4-pole jack. 2. It picks up sound equally from all directions. 3. 78 inches long cord. 4. An Extra 3-pin Adapter for DSLR. 5. A good carrying pouch. 6. Excellent Service.

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