Maono Wave T5 wireless microphone tested: simple to use and top quality audio

Irish Daily Mirror

28-05-2025

Whether you are a content creator making YouTube or TikTok videos, a podcaster or an office worker who engages in a lot of Zoom meetings, one of the most important things to consider is audio quality.
Maono Wave T5 is an accessory that will deliver top notch sound for all of the above, consisting of two compact Lavalier microphone transmitters and three receivers. It delivers dual-channel 48kHz 24-bit recording with AI-powered intelligent noise cancellation.
The Maono Wave T5 Combo Kit which I tested comes with a robustly made and premium looking charging case with the three battery operated modules (which are the two transmitters and a camera receiver). The case protects the microphones and charges them on the go, so you're never left without battery during a busy day.
The transmitters each have a built-in microphone, a power/noise reduction button, a mute/remote camera button, an indicator LED and a magnetic sheet for attaching the lapel clips.
The magnets are also strong enough to hold the mic in place through whatever you are wearing and even when you are moving around. You just pop the microphone on and you are ready to go. A magnetic sheet necklace (two are included in the box) can also be used to hang a transmitter around the neck in situations where your subject may not be wearing typical clothing. This ease of use is one of the biggest selling points with Wave T5.
There's a free smartphone app (for Android and iPhone) to control everything so you don't need to fiddle with the small buttons on the transmitters. Within the app, incoming audio signals can be monitored, microphone gain can be adjusted and both AI Noise Reduction and Sound Coloration modes can be switched on or off. The Dual Channel feature allows you to choose either mono or stereo recordings and determines whether mic audio is recorded in the left channel, right channel or both. Sadly, there's currently no app for Windows or Mac.
Audio quality is consistently pleasing, adding a professional sheen to your content with plenty of warmth and detail.
Also bundled in the case are two receivers, one with a Lightning connector and the other with USB-C. These receivers can be attached directly to smartphones and computers for recording or streaming. You'll be up and running in seconds with this approach too and I found the connection reliably stable.
The box also includes windshields to cut down on noise if you are filming outdoors and a pouch in which you can store away everything safely. There is also AI-powered noise reduction to further eliminate background chat or ambient noise from your surroundings.
One of the most rewarding aspects of using the Maono Wave T5 is the receiver is powered and therefore can be used directly with a digital recording device or a camera using the included 3.5mm audio cable.
Battery life is also great at up to 10 hours. This means you can wear it for the full working day, knowing you'll have superior audio quality on all your important video calls and meetings.
I've tested it with a range of devices and I love the way Maono Wave T5 pairs automatically and the overall ease of use. Sound quality and noise cancellation are both superb. You really get value for money from the package.
Maono Wave T5 Wireless Microphone Combo costs €113 on Amazon reduced from €145 (at time of publication). You can also buy directly from Maono. Other options for wireless microphones include DJI Mic 2 which costs €259 from DJI.