Testing
The RGB LEDs included with the GamerWave microphone are installed behind the metallic mesh. The LEDs have a good and uniform light thanks to the integrated white diffuser.
The front small LED has two colors, red and green. These colors symbolize the off and on status of the noise canceling system.
The microphone has a single recording pattern, Cardioid. This means that you will get the best sound by placing the microphone directly in front of you.
The sounds quality of the Maono GamerWave is good, the voice is clear and the ambient noise is kept to a minimum. One thing to note with this microphone is that its recording range is quite small. This means that you need be close to the microphone in order to have the desired volume.
Final thoughts
The Maono GamerWave is an interesting microphone that is affordable and well made. The audio performance of this microphone is good, and what you can expect from a budget microphone. If you are buying the GamerWave thinking you’ll get a microphone that is close in performance to the Blue Yeti, think again. You cannot compare the two microphones as their price is widely different.
What the GamerWave is good for is regular voice recording or general usage on calls. The included noise
The audio quality is good especially if you are close to the microphone and the gain is set to medium or medium-high. The voice is clear and the background noise is kept on a low level.
In terms of accessories, you get what you need to use the microphone and nothing else. The important components for a microphone are already pre-installed on the GamerWave and that’s great. Although, not being able to remove the shock mount and the pop filter can create issues if one or both break in time.
In conclusion, the Maono GamerWave is an affordable microphone that offers a good sound quality. The microphone is well made even though it’s mostly made from plastic. However, for a price of under 40 USD, the entire bundle and its performance will be a good purchase for a beginner into their audio recording journey.
