Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 9 hrs ago
Maono launches PD500W wireless and XLR microphone globally
Maono has launched the PD500W microphone worldwide after a Kickstarter campaign earlier this year raised more than twice its funding goal.
The microphone is designed for podcasts, live streams and gaming, with AI noise reduction intended to reduce background sounds.
It can connect by XLR to an audio mixer or use an included wireless USB-C receiver with phones, tablets, cameras and laptops.
Its built-in 32 GB storage and battery are rated for up to 60 hours, allowing it to record without a connected device.
This could help creators keep recording if a phone or camera runs out of power.
PD500W kits start at $239 from Maono or $399 on Amazon, and the microphone is now available globally.
Maono has launched the PD500W hybrid microphone globally after a Kickstarter campaign earlier this year raised more than double its funding goal.
The microphone combines wireless USB-C connectivity with an XLR connection for use with an external audio mixer.
It is designed for podcasting, live streaming and gaming, with AI background-noise reduction.
The PD500W has 32 GB of built-in storage and a battery rated for up to 60 hours, allowing recording without a connected device.
Prices start at $239 directly from Maono or $399 on Amazon, depending on the kit.
- Who
- Maono launched the PD500W microphone.
- What
- It is a hybrid wireless and XLR microphone with AI noise reduction and built-in recording storage.
- When
- It became available globally after a Kickstarter campaign earlier in 2026.
- Where
- Globally, including through Amazon and Maono’s website.
- Why
- It is designed to record voices clearly for podcasting, live streaming and gaming.
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The PD500W ran a Kickstarter campaign that raised more than double its funding goal.
Notebookcheck reported that the microphone was available globally.
- Connectivity
- Wireless USB-C receiver and XLR
- Built-in storage
- 32 GB
- Battery rating
- 60 hours
- Frequency response
- 50 Hz to 16 kHz
- Maximum sound pressure level
- 147 dB SPL
- Starting prices
- $239 from Maono; $399 on Amazon