Maono PD500W microphone, Digi Mart USA News: The Maono PD500W microphone is now available globally following a Kickstarter campaign earlier this year that raised more than double its funding goal, according to the publisher’s report. The microphone is designed for podcasting, live streaming and gaming, with triple-level AI noise reduction intended to keep background noise under control.
The PD500W uses a 30 mm dynamic microphone capsule with a frequency response of 50 Hz to 16 kHz. Audio is output at 48 kHz and 24-bit resolution over an XLR cable or through its included USB-C wireless receiver.
Maono says the microphone can handle very loud sounds up to a maximum of 147 dB SPL without break-up or distortion, thanks to 32-bit float audio recording.
Connectivity options cover different setups. The XLR output is intended for use with an external audio mixer, such as the Maono P1 audio mixer that Notebookcheck has reviewed, while the USB-C wireless receiver allows direct use with phones, tablets, cameras and laptops.
Selectable limiters and de-poppers are described as helping reduce the need to edit recordings.
A distinguishing feature is the microphone’s built-in 32 GB of storage and a battery rated for 60 hours, which allow recording without a connected device. According to the report, this lets creators keep recording important events after their phones and cameras have run out of power.
The PD500W is offered in several kits, priced from $399 on Amazon or from $239 directly from Maono.
