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- #705 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
- #1 in Unpowered Recording Mixers
Product Description
Niccolò A.
Reviewed in Italy on January 6, 2025
I recently got my hands on the Maono Caster G1 Neo, hoping it would live up to the hype, and it did, in spades. This mixer strikes a perfect balance between functionality and simplicity, making it a fantastic choice for streamers, content creators, and even music enthusiasts looking to up their game.To my surprise, the performance was far better than I expected even if I do not own the most high-end audio peripherals. The audio output was rich, powerful, and impressively balanced, proving that even with a basic setup, this mixer delivers professional-grade results.My experience:Despite, as mentioned before, not using high-end headphones and microphone, the G1 Neo produced crisp, distortion-free audio without any background noise. It's clear that Maono put a lot of thought into maintaining top-notch signal quality.The interface is thoughtfully designed, making it straightforward for anyone to get started. The layout is intuitive, and even complete novices will feel comfortable navigating it.Whether you’re streaming, recording music, or working on a podcast, this mixer is versatile enough to handle it all. Its multiple input and output options make it ideal for expanding your audio setup.The sleek, modern design not only looks great but also feels sturdy. Lightweight and portable, it’s a great addition to any workspace.Finding a mixer that delivers this level of quality at such a reasonable price is rare. It’s an excellent choice for anyone seeking high performance without spending too much.Final ThoughtsThe Maono Caster G1 Neo has exceeded my expectations. Even without a high-end microphone, it managed to impress me with its stellar audio performance and simplicity. I’m excited to see what it can do when paired with a more advanced setup, but even as it stands, it’s a purchase I’d make again in a heartbeat.If you’re on the hunt for a reliable, versatile mixer that delivers great results at a fair price, the G1 Neo is well worth considering.
Jo H.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
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.
Clay Alan
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
Pros:The MaonoCaster G1 NEO is great for who it's for! In my opinion, it's definitely for Gamers or Streamers. -The amount of features you get for this price point is a good buy. -You can stream in audio from a Bluetooth device, and it works well. -You have voice changer features to add some fun into your streams. -The programmable sound pads are a sweet option for adding in recordings and sound effects. -The RGB lighting adds in nice aesthetics. -The Noise Reducer does a good job rejecting unwanted noise. -It has both the ability to power dynamic and condenser microphones. -Mic gain, reverb and headphone volume knobs all work as expected. Great option for all the above without breaking the bank.Cons:The headphone monitoring does carry the slightest bit of latency. As a gamer, this is probably no problem, but as a podcaster or a person reviewing microphones, you will want something with zero latency. The mute button, while a GREAT feature to have (Thanks Maono for adding that!) but when you press the mute button, it slowly fades into a mute rather than immediately muting.Other than those couple of cons, this would be a 5 for what you get and for use with the appropriate level in which it was created for! Honestly wish Amazon had half star additions to the star rating because this would be 4.5 stars!
Alex Hus
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2025
I have been using this for a while now. Came in a nicely packaged box with all the required wires. Very easy to setup and my computer picked up the mixer straight away. I have been using it for my games recordings & gaming sessions, made my audio a lot better.Things I liked.1. Nice and compact2. Easy of use for beginners3. LED colours4. Addition of BT for more connections.5. The knobs and buttons for ease of use6. Dedicated mute buttons.Overall happy with the item and recommend to anyone looking to upgrade their audio/mic setup.
Sergio Fortes
Reviewed in Spain on December 27, 2024
Recibí la Maono Maonocaster G1 Neo para mejorar la calidad de mis grabaciones y transmisiones en vivo, y no podría estar más satisfecho. Es un producto compacto, fácil de usar y con una calidad de sonido impresionante.Lo que más me ha gustado:Excelente calidad de audio: El sonido es limpio y profesional, ideal tanto para podcasts como para grabaciones musicales o streams.Controles intuitivos: Todo está al alcance y es muy fácil de ajustar, incluso si no tienes experiencia con mezcladoras.Efectos y presets: Los efectos incorporados son un plus para personalizar tu contenido y darle un toque único.Portabilidad: Su diseño compacto permite llevarla a cualquier lado sin problema.Además, la construcción es robusta y se nota que han cuidado hasta el más mínimo detalle.La recomiendo 100% a cualquier creador de contenido que quiera dar un salto de calidad sin gastar una fortuna. ¡Un producto excelente con una relación calidad precio muy buena!
Re
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2024
Definitely recommend this product. Makes audio handling so much easier! Extremely easy to use. And a great value for money for those on a budget but want perfection performance.Beautiful design and and great functionality!
Anicet
Reviewed in France on October 31, 2024
Produit parfait pour gérer vos pistes audios, assez utile pour tout ce qui est en live que ce soit du streaming, ou même podcast etc voir même la musiqueLe produit est d'assez bonne qualité, le RGB ajoute une petite touche sympa au produit !Possibilité de controler le gain, la reverb, évidemment couper et réactiver le micro...En globalité je recommande ce produit si vous avez besoin de gérer un micro ou plusieurs pistes audios, cette carte son fait totalement son travail et en plus de cela est jolie !Et petit point bonus pour le changeur de voix qui est bien amusant! 👌
Kevin L
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
This is a great budget and beginner friendly USB audio mixer, 5/5 in the sub-$100 audio mixer category.I have been testing this unit for just under a month and have not encountered any bugs or lost audio (input & output). I own and am a huge fan of the Maono mic (PD200x) and wanted to try this interface as my work/gaming unit.Setups used for testing:1) PC w/ Mic (Maono PD200x), Headphones (ATH-R70x, 470ohm imped.), IEM (Letshouer S12)2) Apple iPhone w/ 10000mah power bank plugged into the interface), IEM, Mic (Shure PGA48)For full disclosure I currently use the Minifuse 1 for instrument and MIDI controller inputs but due to the limited controls on the unit I wanted to try a interface with better accessibility and controls.The volume and and mixing sliders feel good out of the box but the knobs felt a bit light, the buttons are soft rubber with slight feedback (like an oversized remote control button). Overall the unit feels good and heavy enough to stay in place but is by no means compact.For audio quality, I found that the unit drives my IEMs just fine but it definitely could not handle my high impedance headphones, with loses at both high and low ends. By comparison I run the headphones on the MF1 at the 11oc position while I needed to run the Maono mixer at the 3oc position for the same volume. As for the IEMs, the volume runs very similar with audio quality loss below 8oc and above 3oc as compared to the MF1.The voice changer was incredibly fun to test and worked on Teams and Zoom. I don't think this is a feature I would ever need but it worked flawlessly.For the portability test I was able to connect this unit to my iPhone with a power bank supplying the unit. Was able to record and listen to playback without any issues.Overall I highly recommend this unit if you are in the market for a budget audio interface for simple recording, work calls, or gaming.
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