MAONO-MaonoCaster-Podcast Equipment Bundle for 2-includes All-in-one Audio Interface with Premium Mic Preamp, XLR Condenser Microphone, and 3.5MM Mic for Podcast Recording, Streaming, DJ (AME2 Duo)

The MAONO Audio Interface, specifically the MaonoCaster 10-Channel Podcast Mixer (AME2), has been a fantastic addition to my recording setup. From the moment I unboxed it, I was impressed by its robust build quality and intuitive design, which is perfect for both beginners and experienced podcasters.The 10-channel mixer offers incredible flexibility, allowing me to manage multiple audio sources effortlessly. The professional preamp and 48V phantom power deliver crystal-clear sound quality, which makes a noticeable difference in my recordings and live streams. Whether I’m using dynamic or condenser microphones, the audio always comes through clear and sharp.One of my favorite features is the Bluetooth connectivity, which adds a whole new level of convenience. I can easily connect my phone or other devices to play background music or take calls directly through the mixer. The 11 customizable sound pads are a game-changer, too — they’re perfect for adding effects, jingles, or sound bites during live sessions, and the customization options make it easy to tailor them to my needs.The MaonoCaster also integrates seamlessly with my PC and is compatible with popular platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and streaming software, making it versatile for all types of content creation. Plus, the ability to plug in a guitar means it doubles as a great tool for music recording.Overall, the MAONO Audio Interface has exceeded my expectations in every way. It’s packed with features, easy to use, and provides excellent sound quality, making it an essential piece of gear for any podcaster or streamer looking to elevate their content. Highly recommended!

The tech support team was a great help to get everything all fixed. This device looks good, sounds clean and feels good adjusting the sliders, the buttons, and things of that nature. Overall i think this device is very well built and sounds really especially if you feed it a good clean signal. A few things to note, if your wall power isn't very clean and you want to charge the device while using it you may get a buzzing sound during operation. That being said battery life is pretty good, and overall sounds pretty damn good for the price, another thing to note, i had to update the drivers for it because there was some noise before the update when the output was turned up above half way, but was pretty easy to do and didn't take very long to do. another thing is if you have multiple devices with high gain you may get some noise, i have a sound card that feeds the mixer which then goes into a speaker with its own gain knob and depending on which device has too much gain you can hear a buzzing sound, i personally like the adjustability of all of the controls and how to adjust everything to get the sound output you want. All that being said i do recommend this product it has a few little issues but overall well worth the money, plus if you have a xlr microphone you will have even more adjustability with the sensitivity, voice control settings (bring out your lows, mids and highs) and will sound great aswell.

I needed something compact and portable to provide better audio quality for the Zoom broadcast of the spiritual community (I hesitate to call it a "church") meetings I attend each Sunday. I did some research and decided to take the plunge with the MAONO MaonoCaster AME2A. After a few months of use, I'm pleased with the results I get with this mixer.As long as your expectations are realistic, for the price, it does the job. I worked for 20+ years in broadcast television as a studio/remote director for news and entertainment events (largest music event I did had over 65,000 in attendance), so I'm well familiar with high-end professional equipment. Needless to say, this ain't that, but it checks the boxes for what I need.Some feel that being battery-powered only is a flaw, but if you make sure the device is charged and bring along an extra power bank or two, you'd be surprised how long it will last.The audio sample tracks are a feature I didn't think I'd use, but it turns out I have. Recording samples is easy. If you plan ahead (and you should ALWAYS plan ahead; poor execution is usually the result of poor planning), use small stickers: the reusable kind that are easy to peel off, and label what each sample button does, it's a nice addition.It's been said elsewhere in these reviews that making adjustments results in an audio prompt - such as "noise canceling off" when you turn that feature off - that overlays your audio, but I haven't found that to be true. You do hear the prompts in your audio return, but on test recordings/meetings I made prior to first use, I don't hear them in the final product, nor did the person connected to the test Zoom meeting. It always pays to understand fully what your device is capable of or not before using it in the field; it can save a lot of headaches.To sum it up: if you're creative, you understand what this device is and is not, and you're accustomed to problem-solving on the fly, you can squeeze a lot of functionality from this inexpensive little mixer.