Maono PD200W Mic

Key takeaways

• The Maono PD200W Mic is available on Amazon for $85
• This mic offers rich, dynamic sound with a cardioid pickup pattern
• There are multiple ways to connect this mic to your devices.

$84.99 at Amazon

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Podcasts are still incredibly popular, and if you want to dive into those waters, you'll want a mic to help make you sound professional. Maono has what you need.

I've used many different microphones over the years, with my favorite being the CAD E100S. For the longest time, I used a Blue Yeti, which was a brilliant mic for the price.

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The thing about microphones is that everyone sounds different with their individual voices, which means the best thing you can do is find a way to test a microphone before you buy. That's not always possible, which means you'll want to buy a mic that can bring out the best in most voices.

That can get expensive.

The most I've paid for a mic was around $500. I've also used sub-$100 mics that were really impressive. Such is the case with the Maono PD200W hybrid wireless podcast microphone. I received this mic for testing and came away impressed.

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My experience

Given the price of the Maono PD200W mic, I expected it to sound like a sub-$100 mic. Boy, was I surprised.

I'm not saying the device was on par with my CAD mic, but it's not all that far off. While it might not have the depth and resonance of the CAD, the Maono PD200W offers clarity, richness, and flexibility.

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When I say flexibility, here's what I mean:

• You can connect it to an external audio mixer via XLR.
• You can connect it via USB-C.
• You can connect it wirelessly with the included receiver.

The PD200W also features three-level noise cancellation, a cardioid pickup pattern, a 60-meter wireless range, and 60 hours of battery life (with RGB lights off). You also get a desktop stand to boot.

But how does the device sound?

To test the mic, I connected it, via USB-C, to my System76 Thelio desktop and fired up Audacity. I then proceeded to record 'Frog and Toad Are Friends' by Arnold Lobel, just for fun. Without any EQ or adding filters or effects, I played back what I'd recorded and was impressed by the sound it captured.

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The output was clear, dynamic, had presence and depth, and did a great job of focusing on my voice.

Please note that I have been recording audiobooks for approximately 10 years. I know what sounds good and what doesn't, and the Maono PD200W mic helped to bring the story to life. 

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I had zero complaints. Even the wireless connection worked well. To use that option, plug the wireless receiver into your phone, turn on the mic, and the device will automatically connect. Open the app you want to use for recording, and record. 

It's that easy.

And the sound quality you'll get from the Maono to your phone will surprise you. It might take a minute or two to get the levels just right, but once you do, you'll find this mic is worth every penny spent.

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Across every setup I tested, the PD200W mic outperformed its price. 

There's also a handy mute button on the mic. With a quick press, you're muted.

One of the nice things about this mic is that it allows you to start simple. Plug it into your desktop via USB and start recording. If you want to level up your recording, buy an external sound device (like the Scarlet 2i2 ), plug the mic in via XLR, and you'll find you can get even more out of the PD200W mic.

The company also shipped a BA92 mic boom arm along with the mic, which I found to be quite a nice extra. To test the strength of the boom, I attached my CAD mic to it, which is considerably heavier than the PD200W, and the boom didn't blink. Well done, Maono.

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's buying advice

Although the Maono PD200W may not be a pro-level microphone, it is great for anyone launching their first podcast or for those who want to record audio on their phone with a significantly higher quality sound than the built-in mics. And they can do so on the cheap.

Purchase a Maono PD200W mic now, especially while it's still on sale.

The specs

• 30mm dynamic capsule
• 48kHz/24-bit resolution
• 82dB signal-to-noise ratio
• Triple connectivity options: USB, XLR, and 2.4GHz wireless
• Dual-track recording capabilities
• Cardioid polar pickup pattern

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