The Maono WM620 Series Wireless Microphone is the latest in their wireless microphone hardware solutions. Budget-friendly and boasting some pretty impressive features, the WM620 aims to offer a simple but functional solution for content creation. This USB Type-C wireless system is compact and simple to use.
The Maono WM620 is built from the ground up to offer a compact and simple solution. The design offers access to all of the features of the system without the need for complicated menus or odd button combinations and the TX units offer an impressive amount of flexibility in use.
Equipped with two internal microphones as well as built-in ENC (environmental noise cancellation) to aid in the creation of a clean, crisp audio experience. The WM620 also includes a 3.55mm mic input, as well allowing for the connection of a lapel mic if needed. Power, NC (noise cancellation), mute and reverb controls are all accessible along the bevelled edge of the TX units, making it a simple affair to adjust settings on the fly.
Indicator lights on the front face of the WM620 TX units make it exceptionally easy to check settings without the need for additional apps or software. As for charging, the TX units can be charged directly via a USB Type-C port found at the base of the unit or when placed in the included case, which doubles as a charger for the system. Finally, a clip system allows for easy attachment to clothing. It’s a simple and effective system that makes recording setup easy.
As for the RX unit, it is powered via your phone’s USB Type-C port (compatible with Android, iPhone 15, and USB Type-C-enabled computers and tablets). All audio capture is also handled via the Type-C port and is easily recognized by software as an external USB Type-C microphone. On the note of USB Type-C, the WM620 allows for power passthrough to the phone thanks to its own USB port, allowing for phone charging while filming.
“The Maono WM620 is built from the ground up to offer a compact and simple solution.”
As for design, once again, Maono has opted for ease of use. The RX unit includes a 3.55 mm audio jack for monitoring as well as a 4-level gain switch for easy audio level adjustments. Additionally, the aforementioned noise cancellation can also be controlled from the RX unit thanks to a button located on the lower edge of the unit.
More impressive still is how light the whole unit is. The TX units weigh in at a mere .38 oz each and when attached, aren’t noticeable. As for the RX unit, weighing in at only .23 oz means it’s hardly noticeable when attached to your phone. The whole system is designed for ease of use, and on this front, Maono has achieved its goal.
Shifting now to performance, the WM620 Series Wireless Microphones have a sampling rate of 48K. This provides them with some pretty impressive capture quality, in theory. In real-world tests, the captured audio was better than I thought it would be. The audio samples were quite clear and clean, with little background noise (especially at lower gain levels).
The low-end frequencies were a bit muffled, but in all fairness, this is an issue with most wireless mic systems and my vocal range. With a lower registry and the mic being so close to my chest, this type of mic tends to struggle with clarity in the low-end frequencies. Despite this, though, the mid and high ranges do a solid job at capturing the audio fairly well.
It is worth noting that in the higher gain levels (3 and 4), the higher frequency bands do get quite bright and a little distorted if you tend to be a loud speaker. Thankfully, gains 1 and 2 seem to have no issue here. As for background noise, once again, gains 3 and 4 do pick up quite a bit of background noise, and as such, you’ll want to make use of the WM620’s NC feature.
Noise Cancellation on the WM620 does a great job of filtering through the frequencies. Thanks to the aforementioned NC button on the RX, switching it on and off is a simple task, even while mid-recording. The NC system does a solid job at isolating vocals but at a small cost of some vocal artifacts. It’s not so disruptive that it makes capture unusable, but it is noticeable.
“Noise Cancellation on the WM620 does a great job of filtering through the frequencies.”
Another test performed was the reverb effect. While it is supposed to aid in creating a fuller singing experience, there are two things to note. First, reverb is a tool that should be used in moderation with channel control in a live mix or when EQ’ing post-production. Unfortunately, that is not possible with this system. It’s either on or off. When it’s on, it’s really on. As such, it doesn’t benefit the recording in this setting and is more of a distraction. The second note is that you should never use a wireless lapel system for singing. The microphone capsules in this style of system simply aren’t designed for it.
Shifting now to battery performance and range, the WM260 did fairly well with both. Remembering that the TX units weigh in at a mere .38 oz (meaning they have tiny batteries), they averaged about five and half hours of use, with the capability of both units being brought back to a full charge once when placed in the case. As for range, the WM260 is rated for 328 ft with a clear line-of-site. While we never tested at quite that range, the mics maintained consistent signal strength and capture quality at over 200ft easily.
The WM260 Wireless microphone is a solid, budget-friendly system for content creators. While there are a few areas that could see some refinement, such as noise cancellation and the reverb effect, they are nonetheless a solid capture option for content creators. Offering fairly solid audio recording, decent battery life and an easy-to-use experience, this USD $49.99 microphone solution is worth considering.
- SMALL SIZE, BIG POTENTIAL: Despite its small size and weight of only 11g, it offers great creative potential. The WM620 Wireless Lavalier microphone is a powerful tool for content creators, boasting impeccable sound quality and 2-level noise cancellation. It can be conveniently attached magnetically or clipped to your collar, ensuring it stays in place while you move. Additionally, the pearly black sheen on its case adds a touch of elegance to your outfit
- CD-GRADE SOUND QUALITY: With a sampling rate of 16Bit/48kHz, WM620 wireless lavalier microphone captures audio precisely and preserves the subtleties and dynamics of your voice. The receiver is equipped with a 4-level gain slider switch, allowing you to easily adjust the volume of your phone recordings. Say goodbye to concerns about fixed gain interfering with your sound levels. With impeccable sound quality, your videos will stand out and attract more fans and likes
