MAONO Fairy AU-903 Review - Rejoice a USB-C Mic That Works With Smartphones!

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MAONO Fairy AU-903 Review - Rejoice a USB-C Mic That Works With Smartphones!

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MAONO AU-903 is a cardioid condenser mic and one of the few PC/MAC mics with a USB-C connection that allows a direction connection to your smartphone. Is this a worthy Blue Yeti Nano competitor? Let's find out...
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@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

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@revtane9 3 жыл бұрын

does it have hissing sound? because i saw other videos then they some are saying that it has hissing sound.

@krator1655 4 жыл бұрын

4:35 I didn't even notice you switched the mic until I looked at the screen

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I am terribly sorry if I misled you there

@ColtonLaneHall 4 жыл бұрын

****PLEASE HELP**** I notice on Amazon they don’t have the 903, all I am seeing is the 902. Do you think this will work still? I like the smartphone USB capability that you showed in this video, can’t find the 903 anywhere. Only the 902. Should I get the 902? Is it pretty much similar?

@MusicTutorJay 4 жыл бұрын

sometimes stay silent so that we can hear the hiss sound how loud it is in both mic

@adverspace 3 жыл бұрын

exactly , there is some noise in it

@KevinKwok1234 3 жыл бұрын

Same! WHY. when I plug my headphones into my computer I dont hear this white noise. It only happens when my headphones are plugged into the mic. Please help.

@adverspace 3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKwok1234 That must be some hardware issue which cannot be fixed,

@MIQUILIAS 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful and I love that you also compared the blue yeti one with the Maono AU-903 because I'm sat here with both of them as well! 😃👏

@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope you like it

@najmizabidi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your effort making this review!

@JSyntax Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@Screenguy3 4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts are that the older model sounded a bit warmer but for overall quality/value they are a tie. The Fairy would be a better option for people on the go as mentioned. No worries I gave a up vote :)

@mirus2289 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Bought this for my Webinars together with my Macbook!

@amlecciones 4 жыл бұрын

Blue yeti captures your voice more fully. But first wise, it depends what you can afford

@daelysseou 4 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. Thank you!

@DoctorGlitch 3 жыл бұрын

Guys i have a serious question. I ordered a samson usb mic earlier this year and found out that windows 10 has some issues with USB mics. The volume is extremely low. You NEED an interface to fix this issue. Does this mic have the same problem. Does it work fine without an interface? Please let me know.

@tania-zx6ox 3 жыл бұрын

Im kinda scared now because I have a pc with windows 10 and I am getting a mic with usb

@DoctorGlitch 3 жыл бұрын

@@tania-zx6ox don’t

@takecare9150 3 жыл бұрын

@@tania-zx6ox no reason to be scared most people have usb mics

@ekaluckchaiyaporn2620 4 жыл бұрын

@JSyntax, thanks much for this. I've been watching your previous videos as well. I like the sound of HyperX Quadcast best but decided to buy MAONO Fairy AU-903 after watching this video. In Thailand it is 3 times cheaper than HyperX Quadcast so I feel it is the best value mic. Not to mention volume knob and USB C feature which is not present in HyperX. Thanks again you helped me a lot.

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

Usb c for life! Love a modern connection that can be reused for phones.

@ekaluckchaiyaporn2620 4 жыл бұрын

@@JSyntax do you know if it works with Smule (karaoke app) without needing any additional equipment? This would be perfect if we can hear music and our own voice singing at the same time. I am not aware of any mic that can do this.

@dereksmithabroad 4 жыл бұрын

I'm checking prices on Shopee now, and the Blue Yeti Nano is double this mic, so I'm probably about to hit the buy button for the Maono! Did you get a pop filter, too? Can you share your purchasing experience with me?

@AlejandroRamirez-ko5gd 4 жыл бұрын

How are you doing with the microphone? In the video I see that @JSyntax is very close to the microphone so that it is heard well, even to the point of being in a very uncomfortable position when recording videos, I understand that this is because it has little profit to not generate white noise. However, I have seen reviews of the Hyperx Quadcast where they speak at a greater distance, there is no noise and it sounds great. Could you tell us how you use the microphone, if it is as close as @JSyntax or is moving away to be in a comfortable position?

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

@@AlejandroRamirez-ko5gd I think both microphones are good even at a far distance you just wont to get that nice Bass sound effect

@escalibur8437 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your effort and the video. I just watched and listened to it using my HD599. The 903 has aweful background noise during speaking into it. Neither to hear on the 401 nor the Yeti Nano. Though you could fix that in post it's a bummer 'cause the audio wouldn't be usable for more professional purposes without being edited first. In general the mic seems to be pretty decent. Take care and have a great Christmas time.

@wotwot6868 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah noticed this too. And it's very noticeable on other YT reviews as well. Considering that you wanna use the Fairy on-the-go, you don't wanna be bothered with post processing. Has to be plug and play without that terrible noise.

@JzR0911 2 жыл бұрын

how was it compared to pm401?

@valcmeza 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!! To be honest for the price this mic sounds great.

@shalawatestetik 4 жыл бұрын

I use this mic for Voice Over and I looooooooove it so much

@ramgopal.sharma 4 жыл бұрын

By this you mean the 903 model?

@shalawatestetik 4 жыл бұрын

@@ramgopal.sharma yaaa

@leenahaudio 3 жыл бұрын

How much was it

@afterhourscrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have smashed the like button harder. Thanks! Good stuff.

@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

Tha k you!

@sofilove...20 2 жыл бұрын

Looks absolutely great...:)(: Soft view.

@ronfoy9618 3 жыл бұрын

I understand the compact size but The 401 has less noise much clearer with quieter headroom.

@gamgam9468 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Have a few questions. 1) What's the height measurement from the base up to the microphone? 2) can the height still be adjustable? If yes, up to what measurement? 3) Just in case you had a chance to try it out, how does this compare to the Maono A04 series or the Boya PM700?

@mohammad-zabih 2 жыл бұрын

you my friend know how to make a GREAT review . and i mean every single word maono could use this on their official website lol

@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын

That is kind of you

@Niteshmishraa 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Subscribed you for your complete review style!!!

@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@iamherbertflores 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I'm planninh to buy this 903. 😁

@glenoidfossa 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a way around the slightly audible hissing noise in the cardioid pattern?

@serkulettv1249 4 жыл бұрын

that is also my problem. that could be a factory defect

@dsalhassan5754 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks very much

@wetiot 4 жыл бұрын

This is the only review so far that I've seen (as of 24th May, 2020) with zero dislikes!

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words

@Issco79 4 жыл бұрын

i have the same mic bro and it's good enough for my gaming sessions , good and cheap

@yonicute 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I can try both at my area, it's hard to get a better feel which is more comfortable to use between the 903 and 401

@Pankaj.Boruah 4 жыл бұрын

Price in India? Can I buy from Amazon?

@viaignacio 3 жыл бұрын

Would u recommend this mic for song covers?:)

@jamesbrinn9701 2 жыл бұрын

I have this Mic and it works perfect with LInux also

@simoncaddick4857 4 жыл бұрын

Probably a silly question, but does the live feedback function (i.e. listening to your recording live with headphones) work when using the mic plugged into a mobile phone? Or only when plugged into a PC?

@tiffanypiggottshorts 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use it on a iPad? Is it good for singing? I love the quality

@dave121594 3 жыл бұрын

This review is amazing! Im buying Maono 903

@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@jofplayz-minecraftandmore2869 4 жыл бұрын

The mic is good overall, the problem is that it has a loud hissing sound when you connect it on a headphone. It also hiss a little bit on your recording.

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

Turn the gain lower maybe?

@jofplayz-minecraftandmore2869 4 жыл бұрын

@@JSyntax Where should we set the gain adjustment? Below 50% or below 25%?

@powersliding 4 жыл бұрын

didnt hear any on this test

@dtucny 4 жыл бұрын

The hiss on this video was really noticeable to me, especially switching between mics, only this one seemed to hiss.

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

@@dtucny I couldn't hear it

@Datchristianwoman 4 жыл бұрын

Hello i connected it to my samsung mobile but it does not work. Please how do i connect i to my phone.

@LeafOfAutumn05 4 жыл бұрын

It really works on smartphone?

@luisalbertoruizfigueroa8692 8 ай бұрын

MAONO AU-903 excelente microfono

@arn-asmr 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds nice! Have you tried the 902 version? Which mic would you recommend for recording songs?

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

I think both are good for music

@senseisan1515 4 жыл бұрын

Can i unscrew this mic and put it on a boom arm ??

@NamrataKarwa 3 жыл бұрын

is this mic best for singing videos ?

@viuki 4 жыл бұрын

thankyou for reviewing this, was looking for a good condenser mic for the first time, n I'm getting this one cause your review :)

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

Right on! Enjoy modern usb c

@krishnansrinivasan830 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome & Thanks :)

@manabendraray8424 3 жыл бұрын

Check the silence. I think 903 has hiss sound which is audible even in this video if one try to hear it. I bought and found the hissing sound is even more in the monitoring socket even with volume at zero. The other odd thing is, maino site specifies it as 96Khz/24bit bit I found it uses a c-media chip with 48.1khxz/16bit only.

@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

Ya I barely notice it though

@PH-yo6fz 3 жыл бұрын

Can we attach the 903 to a mic boom / mic stand? Thanks! Great content!

@ShanMichaelEscasio Жыл бұрын

wow..this is a promising one! If my assumption is correct, this kind of condenser mic with variable polar pattern is for those like me with "untreated" home studios? Also, does this hog too much battery from your smartphone if you plug the mic to your phone?

@JSyntax Жыл бұрын

Yes it is great for untreated rooms

@dollidaysxox 4 жыл бұрын

What adapters and wires do u need to connnect to Samsung S20 .. i cant connect it and they didnt give me extra wire?.

@egulstv3937 4 жыл бұрын

Mine too. What converter should we get?

@jmds9535 4 жыл бұрын

How to removed hissing noise from this mic?

@jomelsagun1047 3 жыл бұрын

Can I connect it directly to a sound card

@johnemmanuell 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, can you suggest a compatible microphone shock mount with this mic:

@rylankenji9368 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think this is better than fifine k669b?

@ItsAk6 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY A MIC THAT WORKS WITH MY USB C COMPUTER!

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

I know right

@neeleshreddi1586 4 жыл бұрын

Lemme guess; using a Macbook? Don't worry, we all share your struggles.

@ItsAk6 4 жыл бұрын

Neelesh Reddi nope HP Spectre but yeah ur right

@enthuesd 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks

@thehadrianus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome review. How far away from me can the mic be and still pick my voice? I will use my laptop to record myself. I will stand in front of a screen and I don't want the mic to be seen in the video. I can have the mic hanging from the ceiling.

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

I would not go more than four feet from the microphone if you do it will start to Echo a lot and become very tinny

@thehadrianus 4 жыл бұрын

@@JSyntax Thank you very much for your reply. I appreciate it.

@sersolo1750 4 жыл бұрын

mine didnt include a type c to micro usb chord. Is there a chord that i can buy?

@JohnAnthonyMariquit 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like the amazon link above is for the AU-902 which is different from the item featured in the video. I couldn't find the AU-903 in the Amazon US shop as well. It is available though from the Amazon India and Amazon UK sites.

@tomjeffrey5875 4 жыл бұрын

If you go on to the 902 it has an option to change model and then click the 903

@arunsiddharthsai6966 3 жыл бұрын

Microphone is enough? To connect to our mobile phone? Or we need any external source to connect to our mobile phone

@thebusinessfirm9862 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, mate. That Fairy mic has a LOT of hiss in it. Might be bordering on unusable in a quiet room if there was just speaking voice only with no music to mask it. All the best.

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

I can't really notice they hiss or background noise maybe I had the game too high this is very shocking

@thebusinessfirm9862 4 жыл бұрын

JSyntax mate, the hiss is terrible. I’m sorry you didn’t realise this prior to buying it. Have a look at the review of that mic on the audio review channel Audio Hotline. You’ll clearly hear the hiss in that video. All the best.

@thepickyaudiophile 4 жыл бұрын

The Business Firm he reviews the 902 though

@murat-canmeric9512 4 жыл бұрын

@@thepickyaudiophile no he is reviewing the maono au903 not the au902 I accidentally ordered the 902 and i only realised it because the logo in the front and the switch at the back wasn't there.

@Develoquent 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it! Do you know what a good arm stand option is?

@sophiagracesuranno7067 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I was so confused because I opened it wrong so then I opened it how you did and then I found the cord in a tiny ox thank you so much I was about to cry🙏😂🤣

@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!

@The_Chxmist Жыл бұрын

It didn’t work when I plugged it into my iPhone any suggestions?

@chittinaidu3613 4 жыл бұрын

it sounds good useful video, keep it up

@digvijaysingh325 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking to buy a mic for story narration and i am on a very tight budget can you recommend any ?????

@maddymuhat8079 Жыл бұрын

Does it have backround noise cancellation?

@anishagupta6743 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to record a video with voice on the smartphone when the mic is connected to the smartphone?

@MusphyOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

hi. is this possbile to connect to audio mixer like any othrr condenser mic?

@nidhitamhane 3 жыл бұрын

Is this mic good for singing?? Plz reply sir

@raymundjane166 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use this for singing?

@drums5434 3 жыл бұрын

Could I also use this usb microphone with my iPhone 11 or iPad? If so do you know what adapter I would use? Also could I attach this to a regular boom mic stand?

@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@drums5434 3 жыл бұрын

@@JSyntax Do you know what cables I would need to connect the iPhone 11 with a lightning jack?

@ehinmowo 3 жыл бұрын

THE AU 903 PICKS UP A LOT OF NOISE!!!

@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

Yikes! Need to lower my gain then. My bad.

@emmanuelscordos2240 4 жыл бұрын

I'm having issues with the USB C cable. the one that it comes with is too short. ordered another one, doesn't fit.

@StaticSpire 4 жыл бұрын

Which pop filter did u use for the 903 I'm trying to find a compatible one

@ynav.8671 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! May I ask what cord did you use to plug it into your mobile phone? I tried using its own cord plus a USB C port adapter but the mic wont turn on :/ thank you so much!

@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm, what phone are you using?

@ynav.8671 3 жыл бұрын

@@JSyntax Woah thank you for getting back to me. I'm using Realme 6Pro. It has a USB port C

@crismangala9049 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video how to connect your phone to your mic?

@enrique.odar. 4 жыл бұрын

great video but sound the clicking the mechanic keyboard when you speak?

@ErliGalano 2 жыл бұрын

Will purchasing a USB-C to lightning connector work on iphone?

@athena3229 2 жыл бұрын

Which one would you say is better for recording music? Like just vocals, acoustic guitar or in front of an amp in general?

@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@timothytan1963 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased this mic and sounds really nice. How can this be mounted in a stand? I cant find a stand with a compatible mount for the 5/8in male tread.

@leenahaudio 3 жыл бұрын

How much was it ??

@jamescross6208 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell us where you found the USB-C cable male to male that fits with AU-903? Been searching for days.

@ugglebo1198 3 жыл бұрын

Great, but the omnidirectional mode doesnt seem much better than a mobile mic.

@marktheleon 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying now to connect my maono AU 903 to my phone thru type c to type c but its not working huhuhu. Please help me how I can connect my mic to my phone. Which connector I need plsss

@dontworryimjustaregularguy3181 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought this mic but for some reason it really won't work with my android despite me using a type c cable for both of them, anyone else having this type of issue? P.S it works fine for PC tho

@mastmolamm5604 2 жыл бұрын

What's good for smule or starmaker for singing bro ?

@robertjaysonmorales6947 3 жыл бұрын

Is the BM800 Extension rod compatible to maono 903?🤔 I love the review

@NotRovb_ 3 жыл бұрын

yes because the bm800 arm uses a 3/8 screw male and it screws perfectly with maono since its uses 3/8 screw female

@DalanDanTV 2 жыл бұрын

I'm also using an adapter to connect to android but it doesn't work

@d.keyboardist 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for share

@fredravino8290 4 жыл бұрын

I think both maono almost sound the same. 😊

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they are very similar I agree with you Fred

@ahmadzaki3328 3 жыл бұрын

What happens when you connect the microphone to Samsung galaxy and it's not working?

@angelestebangutierrezborraz 4 жыл бұрын

hello how are you friend, one question do you know if the microphone is compatible with the Xbox one console?

@zaymax_7 3 жыл бұрын

Can you connect other maono mics to iphone as well? or is it au-903 exclusive?

@avtube5484 4 жыл бұрын

Which one is Stereo microphone...

@youtuber654 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. My maono fairy won't turn on by using usb c to usbc thru phone.

@paulotarso2928 Жыл бұрын

hello, I have a samsung A32, if I turn it on my cell phone to do live on instagram, will it work? and will there be a better sound than my cell phone microphone?

@RBT777 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I saw this video, really enjoyed it. I'm trying to connect it to a Pixel 4 but doesnt seem to recognize the mic. Do you have any app or recommendations to get the two working together? Thanks!!

@JSyntax 4 жыл бұрын

Do you try open camera on play store ?