Description
The Maono Maonocaster AMC2 NEO is a compact and portable all-in-one audio mixer and sound card specifically designed for live streaming, podcasting, gaming, and content creation. It’s an upgraded version of the original AMC2, offering enhanced features and performance for solo creators.
Maono is a popular brand known for providing accessible and feature-rich audio equipment for content creators, often at a budget-friendly price point.
Key Features of the Maono Maonocaster AMC2 NEO:
The AMC2 NEO packs a surprising amount of functionality into its small form factor:
- Premium Preamp with 60dB Gain: Features a high-quality preamp with up to 60dB of adjustable gain, making it compatible with a wide range of microphones, including both XLR condenser mics (with +48V phantom power) and dynamic microphones, even those with low gain requirements.
- XLR/6.35mm Combo Input: Provides a versatile input for connecting professional XLR microphones or 1/4″ (6.35mm) instrument/line-level sources.
- USB-C Connectivity: Connects directly to computers (PC/Mac) via USB-C for data transmission and power. It functions as a plug-and-play audio interface.
- Built-in Battery: Features a 2000mAh Li-Polymer battery providing approximately 7-8 hours of working time on a full charge (charging takes about 3 hours). This makes it highly portable for on-the-go recording or streaming.
- 48kHz/16bit Sample Rate: Delivers clear audio quality suitable for most streaming, podcasting, and voiceover applications.
- Independent Controls: Offers dedicated physical knobs for:
- Mic Volume
- Mic Gain
- AUX IN volume
- Headphones volume
- Stream Out volume
- Zero-Latency Monitoring: An intuitive one-button monitoring on/off allows you to hear your audio input in real-time through headphones without any delay.
- Customizable Sound Pads: Includes 3 fully customizable sound pads that allow you to trigger pre-recorded sound effects, jingles, or other audio clips, adding a professional touch to your broadcasts.
- Voice Changers & Reverb Scenes: Comes with 4 preset voice changers (e.g., male, female, baby, robot) and 6 preset reverb scenes to enhance your voice and engage your audience.
- Bluetooth Wireless Audio Input: Allows you to wirelessly connect a phone or other Bluetooth device to play background music or integrate call-ins, providing great flexibility.
- AUX Interface: A 3.5mm AUX input to play background music from a phone or other device via a wired connection.
- Stream Out Output: A dedicated 3.5mm TRRS output to directly record or stream to smartphones, ensuring compatibility with mobile streaming apps.
- Two-Level Noise Reduction: Helps to reduce ambient background noise, providing a cleaner audio signal for your audience.
- Wide Compatibility: Works with phones, computers (Windows/Mac), tablets, and cameras. Compatible with popular streaming and recording software like OBS Studio, Discord, Twitch, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Streamlabs, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Zoom.
- Compact and Portable Design: Lightweight and small, making it easy to carry in a bag for mobile content creation.
