Product Overview
The PD400W microphone is Maono's new-generation wireless desktop microphone. It supports dual-microphone usage, making it an ideal solution for two-person podcasts or live streams. Two creators can each hold one microphone and connect to the live streaming platform synchronously through a single receiver without the need for an external sound card, simplifying the setup process for your creative scenes.
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Product Functions
1. Connection
The receiver of the wireless microphone (Type-C/Lightning/Camera RX version) can be directly inserted into your phone's charging port.
Open the Maono Link APP, and a microphone authorization prompt will pop up for the first use. Click "OK" to enable the microphone control functions. If authorization is denied or revoked, you will be unable to connect to Maono Link and configure the microphone settings.
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2. Device Switching
When two microphones are connected simultaneously, tap the top tab bar to switch between the microphones you want to configure.
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3. Battery Level Display
The current battery level of the microphones is displayed at the top of the app interface. When the battery is low, the microphone indicator light will flash rapidly. Please recharge the microphones in a timely manner.
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4. Mute Control
Tap the Mic icon (located on the far right) to instantly:
● 🔇 Mute the microphone
● 🔊 Unmute the microphone
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5. Microphone Gain
The microphone supports both manual and automatic gain adjustment modes to meet different usage requirements.
● Manual Gain: Drag the slider to adjust the microphone input gain, with an adjustable range from -18dB to 18dB.
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● Automatic Gain Control (ALC): Automatically adjusts the microphone gain to ensure balanced sound output and prevent low volume or overload distortion. Three gain levels are available: Short Distance, Medium Distance, and Long Distance. Select the appropriate level based on your speaking volume and distance from the microphone.
⚠️Note: Enabling Automatic Gain Control will affect the performance of the compressor and limiter, so these two functions will be temporarily disabled.
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6. Noise Reduction
The PD400W supports two noise reduction modes: Preset Noise Reduction and Custom Noise Reduction.
● Preset Noise Reduction: Offers three noise reduction levels—Slight, Moderate, and Aggressive—to adapt to different noisy environments.
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● Custom Noise Reduction: If the preset modes do not meet your needs, you can manually adjust the noise reduction level in Custom Noise Reduction mode, with an adjustable range from ndB to mdB.
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7. Compressor & Limiter
Basic compressor and limiter functions are provided. In most cases, adjusting the outer threshold will yield ideal results. For more precise adjustments, tap the "More" icon to enter the advanced settings window, where you can modify parameters such as compression ratio, limiting ratio, attack time, release time, and threshold.
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8. Internal Recording
The internal recording function effectively prevents material loss caused by wireless interference or camera malfunctions. You can enable or disable this function at any time as needed.
⚠️Note: Internal recording cannot be enabled when the remaining recording time of the TX is less than 30 minutes. Please export the audio files first and then perform the formatting operation.
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8.1 Bit Depth
Set the audio bit depth for microphone internal recording. Two options are supported: 24bit and 32-bit float.
● 24bit: Standard audio bit depth, suitable for daily recording needs.
● 32-bit float: Preserves more complete audio information, expanding the scope for post-audio processing.
⚠️Note: Enabling 32-bit float bit depth will increase the file size, thus shortening the total recording duration of the TX.
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8.2 File Type
Select the file type for saved internal recordings, with two options available:
● Original File: Raw audio files without any algorithmic processing, retaining the complete original recording information.
● Processed File: Audio files optimized by algorithms, such as noise reduction and scene sound effect enhancement.
⚠️Note: The bit depth and file type cannot be modified while internal recording is enable.
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8.3 Internal Recording Settings
● Startup Auto Recording: When enabled, the TX will automatically start recording upon powering on.
● Low Power Auto Recording: When enabled, the TX will automatically start recording when the RX battery level drops to 10%, ensuring critical audio material is not lost.
● Loop Recording: When enabled, the device will automatically overwrite the earliest recorded files when the TX storage space is full, continuously saving the latest audio content.
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8.4 File Export
Press and hold the microphone's internal recording button for 5 seconds to activate USB Drive Mode. Then, connect the microphone to a computer or phone via a USB cable to export the recorded files.
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8.5 Storage Space
With 24bit bit depth, the device supports up to XX hours of recording. With 32-bit float bit depth, the supported recording duration is XX hours.To format the microphone's storage space, tap the "Format" button in the upper right corner of the interface.
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9. Scenes
Multiple preset sound effect configurations are available, calibrated according to the product's features. Custom configurations are not yet supported on mobile devices. If you need to customize the configuration, please use the desktop version of Maono Link, which provides a full suite of graphical adjustment tools.
● Original
4 basic presets to meet different raw audio processing needs.
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● Stream
2 presets optimized for distinctive vocal effects during live broadcasts, ready for one-click use.
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● Recording
2 presets tailored for different voiceover genres.
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● Podcast
2 presets optimized for different vocal styles in podcast scenarios.
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10. Microphone Monitoring
The PD400W is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone monitoring jack for real-time microphone monitoring, and supports multi-channel sound mixing to meet your needs from solo creation to multi-device collaboration.
10.1 Headphone Volume
Adjust the monitoring output volume of the current microphone with one click.
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10.2 Monitoring Output
Check the audio sources you want to monitor through the current microphone. You can flexibly configure the monitoring output based on different creative scenarios. After checking the corresponding device option, the sound from that device will be output through the headphones.
● Current Microphone (e.g., PD400W-1): Monitor your own voice.
● Phone: Monitor background music, game audio, or call sounds (automatically disabled when phone speaker is activated).
● Other Microphones (e.g., PD400W-2): Monitor your partner's voice.
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Typical Scenarios
● Solo Use
Check "Local Microphone" and "Phone" to monitor both your own voice and background music simultaneously.
● Two-Person Live Stream (with 2 PD400W microphones connected):
○ Check all audio sources to hear your own voice, your partner's voice, and phone audio at the same time.
○ Check "Current PD400W-1" and "Phone" to only monitor your own voice and background sounds.
○ Gaming/Media Playback Only: Check only "Phone" to get pure audio output from the phone through the headphones.
⚠️Note: To configure monitoring for the Camera RX, perform the settings directly on the Camera RX device.
11. Electronic Pop Filter
Enabling the electronic pop filter function helps reduce the impact of plosive sounds such as "p" and "b", aspirated sounds such as "t", "k", and "h", and high-speed airflow noise caused by close-distance recording on the audio quality.
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12. General Functions
12.1 Reverb
Reverb function is provided, supporting both Preset Reverb and Custom Reverb modes.
● Preset Reverb: 10 preset reverb levels are available for quick adjustment based on personal preferences.
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● Custom Reverb: If the preset effects are insufficient, enable Custom Mode. 3 groups of savable custom configurations are offered, allowing you to adjust professional parameters such as compression threshold and compression ratio for precise reverb tuning.
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12.2 Channel Settings
● Mono: Merges audio signals into a single channel, with identical audio output from both left and right channels.
● Stereo: When two microphones are connected to the receiver (RX), the left and right channels will output independent audio tracks from each microphone respectively.
● Safety Track: Outputs two audio files through left and right channels. The left channel is the original volume, while the right channel is a backup track with 9dB attenuation.
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12.3 Timecode
Timecode is a time marker used for synchronizing audio and video. This function is only supported when connected to the Camera RX.
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Timecode Mode
The Camera RX can output timecode to cameras, mobile devices, and PCs. Three timecode modes are supported:
● L-OUT: The receiver outputs timecode in Linear Timecode (LTC) format. Suitable for other devices that support external timecode input.
● A-OUT: The receiver outputs timecode in Audio Timecode (ATC) format. It outputs the RX timecode to devices that do not support external timecode input by occupying the left audio channel.
● N/A: The receiver runs the timecode but does not output it externally; the timecode is only recorded in the internal recording files.
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Timecode Frame Rate
Covers common video frame rates, with a default setting of 29.97F. Ensure the frame rate is consistent across all recording devices during use.
⚠️Note: Switching the frame rate during internal recording will start a new recording session.
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Timing Method
Select the timecode timing method, which defaults to counting from zero. When "Real-Time Timing" is selected, the timecode will synchronize with the phone system time.
⚠️Note: Switching the timing method during internal recording will start a new recording session.
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12.4 Microphone Identification
When Microphone Identification is enabled, the indicator light of Mic1 will turn purple and Mic2 will turn cyan when adjusting the microphone gain.
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12.5 External Output
When External Output is enabled, sound will be played through the phone's built-in speaker. When disabled, it switches to headphone playback. You can connect 3.5mm headphones to the microphone's monitoring jack for audio monitoring.
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13. Firmware Update