– Hybrid wired/wireless connectivity with built-in 32-bit float audio recorder
– Captures up to 147 dB SPL without clipping, plus a -9 dB safety track
– 45 hours of internal 32-bit recording
– Dual-mic 2.4 GHz wireless streaming to a single receiver with timecode sync
– Companion software includes de-esser, EQ, compressor, limiter, and AI summary/translation
Hybrid Mic from Maono
So Maono has droped a new mic, the PD500W hybrid microphone, wich is built for podcasting and wireless live streaming. This thing mixes wired and wireless hookups, plus it has a built-in audio recorder for more options. You can plug it into computers or smartphones, and up to two mics can stream wireless to one receiver.
Audio Recording Capabilities
The PD500W rocks a 32-bit-float audio recorder that can catch super loud sounds up to 147 dB SPL without clipping, the company says. It also lets you save a -9 dB safety track to make sure you get a usable take, while recording up to 45 hours of 32-bit audio on the internal memory.
Connectivity and Wireless Features
You get analog audio through an XLR cable to interfaces like the Maono P1 (sold here on Amazon), or digital audio via a USB-C cable or a 2.4 GHz wireless receiver for phones and computers. When using digital, the PD500W pumps out 24-bit, 48 kHz audio. The 2.4 GHz USB-C receiver can pair with two PD500W mics at once, letting two people stream live without cable mess.
Software and Additional Tools
Maonos companion software helps creators make professional-sounding audio, with de-essers, EQs, compressors, and limiters. It can also cut background noise and generate AI‑powered summaries and translations of recorded speech, wich is pretty smart. The mic even supports timecode sync for multi-camera and multi-mic shoots.
Pricing and Launch Details
This Maono PD500W will launch soon on Kickstarter, with Early Bird pricing starting at $349. Whether your doing podcasting or live streaming, this mic seems to cover all the bases for both solo and dual setups.