Budget Podcast Kit Review: Maono AU-A04

Does it take a lot of money to get a great sounding podcast or live stream? While it’s no secret that higher end gear can deliver better results, let’s take a look at the Maono AU-A04 mic kit that includes everything you need to get started. Is it too good to be true, or is it a great option for anyone who’s just starting out or working on a budget?

This video is not sponsored in any way. I purchased this microphone kit myself to test for this video. I recommend watching the entire video to get the full context, but if you just want the Maono mic test, it starts at 8:51.

🎙 Maono USB Condenser Mic Kit:
https://geni.us/maonoa04 (Amazon)

🎙 Other Mics Featured in this Video:
•Neat Widget: https://geni.us/neatwidget (Amazon)
•Rode NT-USB Mini: https://geni.us/8rkLh7 (Amazon)
•Blue Yeti: https://geni.us/lcgNPX (Amazon)
•Shure MV7: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)

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•Fifine Budget USB Mic:    • How Good is this Budget USB Mic? (Fif...  
•Shure MV7 Review:    • Shure MV7: An Awesome Microphone for ...  

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•Chapters:
0:00 - Oh Man It’s the Maono!
1:16 - Features & Specs
2:10 - Unboxing
5:29 - Quick Teardown & Capsule Exam
6:47 - "Best Mic" vs. "Best Mic on a Budget"
7:15 - Assembling the Kit
8:51 - Maono Mic Test
9:44 - Plosive Test
10:32 - Neat Widget USB Comparison
11:09 - Rode NT-USB Mini Comparison
12:24 - Blue Yeti Comparison
13:58 - Shure MV7 USB Comparison
16:04 - How Does the Maono Compare?
17:08 - More Mic Options!

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——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Sony a7SIII (Main Camera): https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Canon EOS R: https://geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon)
•Sigma 24 1.4 Art: https://geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon)
•Canon RF 50 1.8: https://geni.us/Zw30tt5 (Amazon)
•Canon 16-35 f4 IS: https://geni.us/h1Ys (Amazon)
•ATEM Mini Extreme ISO: https://geni.us/CCj5xl (Amazon)
•Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)
•Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom

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•Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon)
•Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon)
•Rode Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Condenser: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon)
•Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Cloudlifter Signal Booster: https://geni.us/b26l (Amazon)
•Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)

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•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini (for key light): https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nTwBU (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand for Lights: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
•Manfrotto Tripod Head: https://geni.us/tGhCPR (Amazon)
•Manfrotto 055x Tripod Legs: https://geni.us/qMO2 (Amazon)
•Motorized Slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H)

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