MAONO Gaming Audio Mixer, Audio Interface with Pro-preamp, RGB, Bluetooth, 48V Phantom Power for Live Streaming, Podcasting, Content Create, Gaming MaonoCaster G1 NEO (White)

First Impressions:The MAONO G1 NEO is an absolute beast for its price. Right out of the box, it feels premium, and the feature set is insane for what you pay. Coming from the FIFINE SC3, this feels like a massive upgrade—more polished, more powerful, and packed with tools that actually elevate your audio game.Standout Features:✅ Sidechain Compression (Ducking):This is a game-changer for streamers. The G1 NEO lets your voice automatically lower background music (like a DJ effect), keeping your commentary clear without manually adjusting sliders. Perfect for professional-sounding streams.✅ Built-in Noise Reduction (Low/High Modes):The noise suppression is shockingly good—even with an XLR mic, it eliminates background noise (keyboard clicks, AC hum, etc.). A huge step up from the SC3, which lacks this entirely.✅ Vocal Reverb & Voice Changer:The reverb adds depth to your voice (great for immersion), and while the voice changer is fun (not Roblox-level but decent), it’s a nice bonus. The SC3’s "electric autotune" feels dated in comparison.✅ 4 Loopbacks & Easy Controls:Flexible routing for multiple audio sources (game, music, mic, etc.), and the physical knobs make adjustments intuitive. No software headaches!Why It’s Worth It:For the price (especially during sales), the G1 NEO punches way above its weight. It fixes the SC3’s shortcomings (no reverb, no noise suppression, no sidechain) while adding pro-level features. If you’re on a budget but want "premium" audio control, this is it.

I've been using this mixer both through bluetooth for my iphone as well as on my desktop, and I gotta say, it's been pretty great for my streaming setup.To start off, the packaging and unboxing experience is very nice and simple. It comes with the two cables that you would need, and I keep mine plugged into my desktop even when I use it via bluetooth for Tiktok streaming. The voice-changing feature is a blast, but I don’t use it too much to be honest. It advertises custom sound effects, but because you have to set it up through the mixer itself instead of a software on the computer, it’s a bit of a hassle, but still very doable. The most useful one was probably the noise reducer, since it works pretty well actually, I would say almost as good as the discord noise suppression options.I'm not the most crazy about tech aside from streaming, but setting up and using this mixer was very straightforward. The interface is intuitive, and I love the one-click mute and loopback functions since they make managing my audio during live sessions so much easier. The Bluetooth input is a neat addition too; I can easily add background music or other audio sources without a hassle. I used my crinacle zero:reds plugged in with an iem cable that had a microphone and I had no issues with using it.Aesthetically, the mixer fits right into my gaming setup. I have it next to my stream deck, and the Maono is much bigger, but still looks great aside it. I'll have a photo of the size comparison to my small stream deck. The RGB lighting is customizable, adding a nice touch without being too flashy. Despite it being much bigger than the stream deck it still doesn't take up much desk space, and it also feels solid and well-built. The rounded buttons are super cute and they feel squishy yet tactile when pressing down on them.All in all, this is a pretty solid addition to my streaming gear. It’s really simple to set up and relatively cheap! If you're looking to up your streaming game without breaking the bank, I'd definitely recommend giving this mixer a shot.

I wanted to improve my gaming setup, and I bought the Maono G1 Neo. It is a great product, it's pretty light, and I like that you can adjust the volume of both your microphone and your headset.The one issue I've been having is when the bluetooth for the Maono G1 Neo randomly disconnects. It happens to me at least once every few days, but it's annoying nonetheless.