Draft:Maono

Maono Technology
Company type	Private
Industry	Consumer and professional audio electronics
Founded	2014
Founder	Alex Lu
Headquarters	Shenzhen, China
Products	Microphones, audio interfaces, audio accessories
Website	maono.com

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Maono / Maono Microphones

Maono, an audio technology brand founded in 2014, designs, develops, manufactures and markets audio products.^[1] Its products focus on microphones, audio interfaces, and mixers for podcasting, live streaming, gaming, and content creation.

Brand concept

Maono means “VISION” in Kiswahili. The logo consists of the 5 letters of the brand and a stylized “M”, inspired by sound waveforms, in the upper left corner.

History

In 2014, Maono Technology Co., Ltd was founded by Alex Lu in Shenzhen, Guangdong.

In 2016, the company launched its first self-developed audio product, the AU100 Lavalier microphone. This product marked the company’s entry into the North American and European markets.

In September 2018, Maono set up a factory in Dongguan, Guangdong; ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications were passed. ^[2]

In December 2018, Maono expanded its product lineup to include USB microphones, targeting podcasting and live streaming. ^[3]

In April 2019, BSCI Certification was passed.

In January 2020 MFi Certification was passed. ^[4]

Products

Podcasting Series

The Podcasting Series is a line of microphones designed for podcasting.

PD400X

The PD400X is a dynamic microphone that has both XLR and USB connectivity. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android operating systems.

PD300X

The PD300X is an XLR and USB dynamic microphone. It has a 192kHz/24bit sampling rate and a visual EQ panel. The microphone includes a 3-in-1 smart knob and a custom mute button which integrates controls for microphone gain, headphone volume, and monitoring.

Gaming Series

The Gaming Series is a microphone line designed to be used for in-game communication.

DM30RGB

The DM30RGB is a USB microphone equipped with built-in RGB lighting. It features an all-metal construction and a 3-in-1 knob interface.

DM40PRO

The DM40PRO is a wireless gaming desktop microphone that utilizes AI effects to modify the user's voice.

Live Streaming Series

The Live Streaming Series is a microphone line intended for live streaming purposes.

PD200X

The PD200X is a USB/XLR dynamic microphone, featuring built-in RGB lighting and a frequency response of 40Hz-16kHz. It includes a 2-in-1 smart knob to adjust microphone gain and headphone volume, a one-touch mute button with an LED indicator, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring.

MAONOCASTER AME2

The MAONOCASTER AME2 is an audio production interface designed for streamers. It offers one XLR input and one 3.5mm jack.

PM450

The PM450 is a USB condenser microphone. It provides a 48kHz/24bit sampling rate, and a frequency range from 20Hz to 20kHz.

Content Creation Series

The Content Creation Series is designed for the purpose of multimedia content creation.

PM500

The PM500 is a large-diaphragm XLR condenser microphone. It features a 34mm gold-plated condenser diaphragm, providing a dynamic range of 20Hz to 20kHz.

PS22

The PS22 is a USB audio interface. It has a 24bit/192kHz sampling rate and up to 60dB of gain. The interface includes two combined XLR instrument/line inputs and outputs and two virtual channels.

Wave T5

The Wave T5 is a wireless lavalier microphone. It provides an 80dB signal-to-noise ratio, 120dB maximum sound pressure level, and 48kHz/24-bit audio format. It utilizes a dedicated ENC chip and algorithm for voice and noise separation.

Maono Link

Maono Link is a proprietary software developed by Maono to control some of its products. It is available for Windows and macOS platforms, with system requirements specifying macOS version 11 or later and Windows version 10 or later.

Maono Arena

Maono Arena is a virtual audio mixing software developed by Maono. It consolidates various audio sources into a single digital mixer. Arena can be used with broadcasting software, such as OBS.

References

^ "About Us". Maono. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
^ "About Us". Maono. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
^ "Maono AU-A04T Desktop Studio Microphone Kit Review". IGN. September 6, 2019. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
^ "Apple MFi Licensed Accessories". Apple Inc. Retrieved 2025-04-24.

[1] "About Us". Maono. Retrieved 2025-04-29.

[2] "About Us". Maono. Retrieved 2025-04-14.

[3] "Maono AU-A04T Desktop Studio Microphone Kit Review". IGN. September 6, 2019. Retrieved 2025-04-14.

[4] "Apple MFi Licensed Accessories". Apple Inc. Retrieved 2025-04-24.

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