Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The A04 gets a must needed upgrade in USB performance and gets an XLR connection to boot! With XLR - You can get this mic and now have direct Zero Latency monitoring. Can it deliver? Let's find out!
#maono #maonoa04 @MaonoGlobal #condenser #livestreaming
Maono A04 Gen 2 XLR/USB Combo Mic: amzn.to/4mFINtd

other mics in the video:
Maono AU-A04 1st Gen (white) amzn.to/4gN4A0C
Rode NT1 Signature Series (Red) amzn.to/4gJmnG0
Rode NT1 5th Gen (Black) amzn.to/48Dl09J

Editing Note: the software for the GEN two is now available for Mac! Now both platforms have access to the Link software!

Video:
OBSBOT Tail 2 -
Sony ZV-E10 - amzn.to/3MSHSHm

Main Lens I Used with Sony ZV-E10:
Sigma 30mm F1.4 Sony E-Mount Lens - amzn.to/3L7IW99\

chapter markers:
0:00 Intro & full disclosure
0:40 - Overview/First Impressions
2:28 - AU-A04 sample
4:13 - tests in XLR mode
7:49 - Rode NT1 (a baby- budget NT1 - how close does it get?)
9:58 - USB Mode & Software?
11:28 - Can you use both XLR & USB at same time?
13:13 - final thoughts & pros & cons

Favorite Go-To Mics I Use the Most:
Earthworks ETHOS (Special Edition Matte Black) amzn.to/3BNQI6l
RE20 - amzn.to/424SB9w
my RE20 Shockmount: amzn.to/40ntJbA
fifine K669D (My Favorite Budget Mic) - amzn.to/3ZYiLI0
My Main Key Lights:
Falcon Eyes Flexible LED Photo Light - amzn.to/3Ca8Abv
Elgato Key Light - amzn.to/48jg9dw
SmallRig RC120b - amzn.to/45Xy6tu
Raleno 80W LED Light - amzn.to/40qKbpO

Fill Lights & Hair Lights:
Logitech Litra Beam - amzn.to/40A0TmP
Elgato Key Light Air - amzn.to/40sRq0A

Soft Boxes:
SmallRig softbox - amzn.to/47owyd2
AMBITFUL Softbox I use on my LED Panels - amzn.to/3wZmRFg
GODOX 24x24 Portable Softbox amzn.to/3W8htJC
and Bowens mount: amzn.to/4fOBqfi