MAONO WM620 Wireless Microphone Review – UFO
Executive Summary
The $55 Maono WM620 is a compact set of two well-built, good-sounding microphones with receiver that can be used for Vlogging, streaming, and Zoom/Teams/Skype telecasting.
Also great for broadcasting music due a special “reverb setting”. Indoor/outdoor use with special noise-cancelling algorithm. Very portable and easily chargeable as all elements are stored in a dedicated charge case not exceeding the size of some TWS cases.
PROS
- Works seamlessly with good sound quality
- Well-working noise-cancelling algorithm
- Reverb mode
- Flexible usage
- Can abe concealed by plugging in TRS lavalier mics into the transmitting mics (not included).
- Quality build
- Small and compact design in charge case
- Good value
CONS
- Only USB-C connection (adapters not included)
- Fingerprint magnet
In this Article
The Maono WM620 was provided unsolicited by the company and I thank them for that. You can get it from maono.com.
Introduction
Lavalier microphones, that is small mics that you attach to your shirt, are widely applied in TV studios for interviewing purposes. At home or in the office, you can use them for Zoom, Microsoft Teams meetings, or (YouTube) live streaming/Vlogging. If you want to do interviews, you need two microphones. And if you want to be mobile during use, your microphones should be wireless.
What we would like to see in such microphones is a small size (to conceal them if required), good sound quality, long battery life, and a long wireless range. The Maono WM620 Lavalier Wireless are…errrm…wireless.
On top of these standard requirements, they offer environmental noise cancelling — that is background noise is being removed…and a reverb mode for musicians and horror movies.
Maono is a high-tech company that produces affordable microphones, audio interfaces, headphones, and other audio accessories. They preferably sell directly to consumers to keep their prices reasonable.
Specifications Maono WM620
| Weight: 0.38 oz per microphone Microphones per transmitter: 2, with 4 gain levels, 2-level noise reduction, a music button for reverb effects, and a mute button Additional Connectivity: wired lavalier Attachment to Clothing: magnetically or clip on Receiver: USB-C plug and 3.5 mm headphone jack for monitoring Battery Life: 6 hours plus 12 additional hours from the charging case Streaming Distance: up to 100 m Compatibility: Android and iOS (needs additional otg adapter), and Windows and Apple computers. Tested at: $54.99 Product Page/Purchase Link: maono.com |
Physicals of the WM620
In the box is a charge case with USB-C cable, inside are the receiver and two transmitting microphones with magnetic clip, 2 magnets for attaching, and the manual. The case is barely larger than that of an earphone.
All parts are made of hard polycarbonate and appear reasonably sturdy. The receiver has a USB-C plug for attaching it to Android phones and computers. It also works for iPhone but you need an OTG adapter like this one for (except iPhone 15, which has a USB-C port). The transmitting microphones and the receiver are very small, the whole set is very transportable and therefore well suited for use on the road.
Functionality and Operation
The WM620’s receiver is connected to your recording device and the two microphones are attached to people, either by a (magnetic) clip or by an included magnet. Pairing is easy on the push of a button.
If you don’t like the view of the transmitter on your chest, you can hide it in a pocket or behind your shirt/blouse/jacket and hardwire a small external lavalier mic to it (not included)…which bypasses the two mics but reduces your recording microphones from 2 to 1. The receiver hosts a 3.5 mm headphone socket for real-time monitoring.
The microphones feature a 2-step environmental noise reduction to minimize the ambient background sounds, and a 4-level gain. They also have a reverb button for musical productions and a mute button.
The microphones and the receiver have a range of status LEDs on their tops.
Each transmitting microphone features its own USB-C port for charging, although they are all being automatically charged in the storage case. The receiver does no have a battery but draws power from the host device. You can use the set while charging your phone through the receiver’s USB-C port.
The mics work for 6 hours and can be recharged twice in the recharge case, which totals 18 hours of use. You need a 5 V USB charger (not included) for charging the case.
The maximum transmission distance is given with 100 m.
Sound Quality
| Equipment/people used for testing: WM620 kit, MacBook Air 2022, FM radio, my voice. |
The most import feature of this microphone set is its sound quality. Check it out here:
I used the maximum gain on both mics. The radio was playing very quietly. Pretty good sound to my ears. The reverb function is a bit of a gimmick but the environmental noise cancellation works very well. What’s really great…and I am repeating myself, is the compact size of the whole set…everything fits in a handy charge case.
Concluding Remarks
The Maono WM620 is a great microphone set that ticks the following boxes: it is small, light, and works well. And the price is right, too.
Until next time…keep on listening!
Disclaimer
The WM620 was provided unsolicited by Maono and I thank them for that. You can get it from maono.com.
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