USB vs. XLR vs. Wireless vs. Internal Recording Microphones: Which Connection Fits Your Workflow?

On Monday, you record a podcast at your desk. Later in the week, you film an interview on a camera and make a short video on your phone. You want a clear voice in each recording, but the equipment around your microphone keeps changing. The Maono PD500W is a hybrid dynamic microphone designed for modern content creators who need flexibility in their recording workflows. It combines USB-C, XLR an...

Built With Creators: How the Maono PD500W Took Shape

How creator research, prototype testing, community feedback, and 279 Kickstarter backers helped shape the Maono PD500W Hybrid Microphone.  On August 30, 2026, the Maono PD500W Kickstarter campaign came to a close. Over 60 days, 279 backers pledged $100,124, helping the project reach more than twice its original $50,000 funding goal. The result reflected the trust our backers placed in the produ...

Podcasting Is Changing. So Are the Ways We Create.

Podcasting is changing. It’s no longer tied to one place or one format. A conversation might start in a home studio, continue remotely, turn into video, or eventually become a series of clips shared across platforms. As podcasting becomes more flexible, creators are looking for more ways to make it part of their everyday lives. With International Podcast Day coming up on September 30th, we want...

How to Route App Audio and Loopback in ProStudio 2

Quick take To route app audio in ProStudio 2, assign the app to a virtual playback channel, set its level in the Stream or Chat mix, and select Stream Input or Chat Input in the destination app. This lets OBS, recording software, or voice chat capture computer audio together with the microphone. ProStudio 2 app audio routing lets a MAONO P1 or P2 user place music, browser sound, game audio, a...

MAONO P1 Review: Who Is This 70 dB Hybrid Interface For?

Quick take The MAONO P1 is best for solo creators who use one XLR microphone and want an instrument input plus easy connections for a computer, phone, or camera. Its 70 dB gain and Auto Gain help with level setup. Choose the P2 if you regularly need two microphones or two separately recorded sources. Who is the MAONO P1 designed for MAONO P1 is best suited to a solo creator who wants one interf...

How to Mix Your Mic and Music for Phone Livestreaming with MAONO P1

Use a Windows PC for backing tracks and effects while your phone handles the livestream. Quick answer: MAONO P1 can send your microphone, backing track, and sound effects to a phone livestream. In this workflow, a Windows PC runs ProStudio 2 and plays the music and effects, while the phone handles the camera and broadcast. Keep the PC connected throughout the stream. You might already have the ...