Maono Expands Creator Audio With Hybrid Mics and New Interfaces

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Maono showcases its new hybrid microphones and audio interfaces designed for versatile recording environments at CES 2026.

Description Maono continues to expand its presence in the creator‑focused audio market with new microphones and audio interfaces designed to support flexible recording environments. The company's latest products emphasize hybrid connectivity, simplified monitoring, and durable construction suited for podcasting, streaming, and mobile production. At CES 2026, Maono showcased a lineup that reflects the evolving needs of creators who work across multiple devices and platforms. The company's approach centers on versatility. Many creators record on computers, capture content on mobile devices, and monitor audio through separate systems. Maono's new hardware is designed to bridge these workflows without requiring additional adapters or complex routing. PD200W Hybrid Microphone With Triple Connectivity The PD200W hybrid microphone is the centerpiece of Maono's new lineup. It supports simultaneous USB, wireless, and XLR output, allowing the microphone to feed multiple devices at once. This configuration enables creators to record through an audio interface while monitoring through a phone or capturing backup audio on a secondary device. The microphone includes a wireless USB‑C receiver…

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Ertz, Avram Piltch

Topics covered

• technology
• audio equipment
• podcasting
• streaming
• mobile production

Keywords

• hybrid connectivity
• microphones
• audio interfaces
• podcasting
• streaming

Mentioned in this episode

Products: PD200W, XLR, P2 Dual‑Input Audio Interface Maono, P2, P1, PureVPN, PD200W Hybrid Microphone

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