MAONO Podcast Equipment Bundle Audio mixer All-in-One Podcast Production Studio with 3.5mm Microphone for Live Streaming, Recording, PC, Smartphone, DJ MaonoCaster Lite (AU-AM200-S1)

This is a very cool audio console for the beginner or intermediate level podcaster OR someone who wants to do some basic voice over work. The "Pro" sound effect with everything adjusted to personal preferences using the included XLR mic sounds EXACTLY like making a recording from a sound booth. This would be an ideal setup for someone recording their voice while reading a script. CONSOLE FEATURES: For the price, it is definitely the most capable console I have used. There are a lot of options here that are not found on others in this price range, and a few that work substantially better. The ability to adjust LO, MID, and HI as well as the recording volume and microphone volume all at the same time is the main selling point for the console. You can't get anything else at this price that does ALL of that and has the extra features. This brings the CONSOLE up to intermediate level, for sure. I had a lot of fun with the different voice pitches, too. The female voice can get glitchy, but if you adjust how you talk you can get a nice effect. If you speak too softly, the audio does sort of vanish, though. The other voice effects sounded fine, though. Robot voice....eh....more like B-Movie Monster. It's not bad, really, but should probably be labeled differently. Some of the built in sound effects are great. Kids cheering, applause, booing, and the crow sounds are pretty useful. Would like to see a firmware update allow you to overwrite these with your own effects, though. That'd be pretty useful. Definitely more useful than only having only four programmable buttons. Music Only, Side Chain, and Loop Back work as expected. No complaints! The De-Noise button, however, cuts words off very abruptly causing some distortion if you have a lot of short pauses and it will take practice to use. If you speak clearly and fluidly, this may not be an issue for you...I, however...pause often... Luckily, with the foam cover on it there isn't much background noise on the recordings anyway. I didn't use the De-Noise button, and I didn't have to do any cleanup in post. The auto-tune works really well overall. I'm not much of a singer, but I imagine this could be useful for someone who wants to do a little bit of music work. There are definitely a plethora of outputs and in inputs to facilitate song production for someone just starting out. My recording software picked the device right up. Output through USB-C to PC was flawless. I didn't have any issue crossfading through the sound effects or music (using my MP3 player). It just worked really well and is pretty intuitive. Big labeled buttons and wheels are a lot easier to understand than thirty tiny knobs like my first console. MICROPHONE: The included microphone is just okay. It's going to give you a voice-over sound, but it isn't anything special. I would absolutely advise investing in either a quality lapel mic or even a shotgun mic or two to pair with this. It has TWO microphone inputs so you can easily set this up for interviews during a podcast. I prefer the audio I get using a powered shotgun mic with built-in gain settings. One thing I want to make note of here is that this does NOT supply enough power to run other XLR microphones through the console and included XLR to 3.5mm cable. I have not tried using this in conjunction with a phantom power supply, however....If you plan to, do so at your own risk! It does provide enough oomph to power basic shotgun mics, desktop microphones, and all other mics natively meant for or compatible with the 3.5mm jack. CONCLUSION: If you're just starting and want a solid audio experience that just works and doesn't have a huge learning curve...This thing is great. This is absolutely podcast making gold, even using the included beginner microphone. If you have a good 3.5mm mic, I can see this being a great upgrade to more inexpensive consoles. If you've got a nice console already, this isn't going to bring you much you don't already have. For me, this is a total upgrade. I'm still experimenting with different microphones, but the console itself is well worth it.

It works great! my friend recommended this to me and she's right, i enjoyed using it. It's my first time to use this and i didn't connect it to a speaker so the sound can only be heard using the headset and it is really good! I like that it has echo adjustment on the soundcard, mixer and bass. Used it for a live streaming session and it works perfectly.

(UPDATED) Having spent some time trying to perfect this equipment I have to say it was not a good purchase for my needs. The seller XIBO was very quick to reply and suggested an upgrade model to better fit my needs though and was very accommodating and professional. I have left my original review, but updated the rating to better reflect how I feel overall, as I may have had a defective unit, please take that into consideration. Cons; •The provided microphone is possibly one of the worst on the market. You have to yell in order for it to register your voice and even when you do your audio will be to quiet for whoever you're talking to to hear you (even with aftermarket audio software boosting my voice by 50dB) •The 2 audio sliders; echo & mic monitoring. Echo slider does nothing. Monitoring slider works, but if also controls the headset volume so the more you turn it down the less you can hear overall. •Built in sound effect preset buttons; feel dated and take up space, the programmable ones are decent when they work. Pros; •Audio & voice changer presets are... decent but IMO can be accomplished with free software •Bluetooth works well •Looks nice

We bought the Maonocaster Lite as a way to introduce our kids to podcasting and basic audio recording, and it’s been really great. The device is very approachable and intuitive, even for beginners, with clearly labeled controls and instructions that make learning audio production doable for everyone. Setup was straightforward, and it works well for simple podcast-style recordings, voiceovers, and experimenting with microphones and headphones. It feels solid for the price point, and I appreciate that it doesn't take up a ton of space. I also want to call out Maono’s customer support. They were extremely responsive, friendly, and genuinely helpful when we reached out with questions. It’s refreshing to see a company stand behind its product and take the time to make sure customers have a good experience and can get up and running quickly. Overall, this is an excellent value for anyone looking to get started with podcasting or home audio recording. Highly recommended.

We purchased the Maono AM200-S1 in 2023, and even two years later, the Maono team continues to impress us with their exceptional post-sales support. Their customer service goes above and beyond — responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to helping their users. The AM200-S1 itself has been an amazing product that’s served us reliably since day one. Thanks to the great experience and support we’ve had, we’re now upgrading to the Maono PS22 audio interface so we can record multiple tracks simultaneously. Huge thanks to the entire Maono team for standing by their products and customers. Highly recommended!

This item is great when starting out. Easy to use, plug and play, no additional software needed. I have had this product for over two years at this point. The mixer is now randomly turning on the key changer which is causing me to sound autotuned/robotic. Worked great for about a year before this started happening.

The MAONO MaonoCaster Lite AU-AM200-S1 is an all-in-one podcasting solution that makes recording professional-quality audio simple and convenient. It comes with a 3.5mm microphone input, built-in mixer, sound effects, and real-time monitoring, so you can handle everything in one compact device. I love how user-friendly it is, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced podcasters alike. The sound quality is crisp and clear, providing full control over your audio without requiring additional equipment. If you're looking for a compact, versatile, and affordable podcast setup that handles everything in one device, the MaonoCaster Lite is a great choice.

So the idea is very interesting with all the preset sounds and connections to phones and all. but here is the problem: -Right off the bet a button for the master volume was popping off, but I was still OK with it -I connected to my laptop to test the mic and it picked up the drivers for it but no sound was detected -It wouldnt detect the output line for the MIC's therefore no sound was coming out -The site has a whole troubleshooting guide for issues like no sound or hidden drivers etc. I followed them all (I work in IT) and nothing -I am wondering if if has to do with the power it gets directly from the Laptop, but everything was lit up I got this product this week, I am going to return it right the way. I hope to comeback here with a better update, but their support team didn't respond and I reached out to them.