A Gaming XLR Mixer for $30?? -- The Maonocaster C2 Neo

[@Senpai]

What's your favorite budget gear that you want me to check out?

[@ardazgames]

bro looking slim lfg .... also i just got their G1 Neo. do you have that to compare?

[@CallsignFrostie]

Ngl the fifine t669b is my fav budget mic it’s only 50 bucks. Especially when I tend to break a lot while gaming

[@kozygeorg]

Have you thought about the ultra budget audio interface roundup? Would have helped me tons a couple years ago

[@CallsignFrostie]

@@kozygeorg dude honestly though. I had to learn this stuff via other sources

[@MaximumEfforrt]

You know what it would be cool @senpai? Secondary small monitor to have it vertically next to your main monitor just to read chats or have streaming apps at glance

[@efad3215]

I want to see budget vs budget mixers tbh

[@TenForceFalls]

Absolutely!

[@joachimb4321]

the problem with only having output mix is the exact reason i got the GoXLR, back when i used to livestream, I could have 1 mix to stream, 1 mix to my team mates and 1 mix going to my headset. I dont stream anymore due to IRL commitments, but I still enjoy using the GoXLR to control my audio such as music, discord, game audio and such. Might be pretty expensive for someone starting out, but i loved it ever since i bought it with my first twitch payout! :)

[@chronicmayhem]

I'd love to see you best of the cheap stuff video

[@vincb3]

As someone who got an xlr mic for zoom/teams meetings, the G1 neo is the best of the 2. I got the C2 Neo at first then refunded it because I had to recharge the unit every 3-4hours. So I got the G1 neo instead. The C2 neo is clearly made to be portable and the G1 for home/office use since it's plug and play and set and forget. I don't need more really. I don't mind having only 1 input etc. Also on maono's website the G1 and C2 are the same price but on amazon(at least in canada) someone is price gouging the G1 to like 200$. So I ordered directly from them.

[@austin.t5557]

I'd love to see a batch of budget options. I think there is a big difference between what a Professional streamer might need, and what a Hobbiest/entry level streamer might need. You know that streamer who has a extremely small audience, and has only enough time to start a stream maybe once or twice a week. To that streamer spending 100$, or 200$ on ALL of your stream gear, thats right a total budget of 100-200$, thats sometimes hard to justify. Sure you could use a USB mic and call it a day, OR you could could get a Stream kit from a someone like Maono or Fifine and really have the majority of the basics covered.

[@BiancamellaSays]

Thank you SO MUCH for checking out the cheap stuff so we can save our wallets! Appreciate you!

[@deldarel]

I'd love to see more budget stuff, but I fear it might dilute the high quality generally applicable videos on this channel. I'd be nice to have a secondary channel for review stuff that isn't too ground-breaking, game changing or highly anticipated. Stuff like the GoXLR 2 will probably still come here, but each budget mixer that you've given a week can be on the other channel, or more expensive gear that doesn't actually change much or even really silly experiments. Like, imagine streaming with a Midas MR 12. It's also a great place to cover generally less interesting gear like streaming lights or less streaming-adjacent stuff like guitar gear. Then we can have a yearly or so video on the main channel with all the surprisingly cool gear from the other channel.

[@darkmimic31]

Definetly need a budget gear showcase

[@RidgeTechGaming]

i kinda want to see a round up of the offbrand mixers. a lot of them seem to be cookie cutter, but there is a possibility there is a diamond in the rough there

[@Wizard013]

$23.80 as of 12/22 w/ a discount coupon. I'd like to see the comparison of their lineup bc there are several options. I'd be interested to see it compared to the other units just above it at full price. The big knob & little need to be switched at a minimum though. I KNOW I'd be hitting that on accident way to often lol.

[@JayfkProductions876]

For streamers a gain knob on the front should be left alone. For us musicians it's perfect I use a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8-3G having the Gain Knob on the front instead of the top is sweet & also those dual headphone jacks Super Sweet.

[@AntisocialAli3n]

It's not streamer friendly for the same 1 output and 1 loopback channel problem, but still love my good old SSL2. Doesn't really matter to me, I don't live stream, but it's nice seeing some of the really cool features being put into these budget interfaces.

[@MikeNovelli]

4:35 it will duck the background music. Not duck the microphone....

[@PvtDamion]

Budget gear showdown please!

[@ionrage]

Budget gear is needed, we need the more expensive brands to sweat and consider lowering their prices.

[@gglivetv]

Yes! I just bought one but, I'm definitely inrested

[@2MuchCoffeeMan1]

It's $30 and you could use a free piece of software like VoiceMeeter Potato to split up those different sound channels. That's probably a tad bit more complicated then just using built in software from a GoXLR... but hey it's $30.

[@RealmofEldoria]

i would love a Budget gear list as someone who cant buy some of the Elgato stuff or good mixers that would be good for me

[@BigT87]

Regarding the software download. Probably not intended but you can download without making an account. If you click on the picture or app name it will just take you to the download page but if you click the download button it will prompt for a login.

[@B4JALT]

budget mixer showdown would be cool

[@dalebotgaming]

i did look into this one while looking for a new interface during sales, but i think i am going to settle for the Vocaster one to go with my shure mv7

[@fungdark]

Harris, a mixer absolutely should have gain and main out on the front of a device. This is a feature of literally every mixer ever. I've used dozens of different mixers over my 25 years in the industry, and they all have these features on the main face of the devices. Every single one. You're also wrong about needing to use desktop audio in OBS to capture that audio. You should be telling people to capture each program individually in OBS. Also, that's not a drawback. That's, again, how every budget mixer works. You're comparing a $30 mixer to a $500 mixer with subouts. This clearly doesn't have sub channels. It seems like you're just not accustom to using traditional devices. This is how they work.

[@daunted232]

budget hype!

[@waashy]

harris will you ever make a video over the dji osmo pocket 3, im thinkin about getting one for a good all round beginner camera/webcam and wanted an opinion i know i can trust

[@joonyer_]

Already have the Roland Bridge Cast one but can you do the HyperX Audio Mixer? Can’t find any info on it and it’s the same price as the Roland

[@Bicketybam68]

Cheers for the content. 🍎

[@KaiCross-l5i]

Do you think you could do a video on the volt 1 interface soon? I like your tutorials but I would like to know your thoughts on that interface.

[@calebpostma8065]

this is a Question i have had for a long time. but i would love a video or just an explaintion somewhere. from you and some of the best ways to merge Beacon, Elegato, Rode, or any other Audio device to try and create what for that person is there audio setup. this idea came about after i watched stuff about beacon and how i would love some of there stuff but since i mainly own Elegato devices i dont want to just get rid of my wave 3 mic and the stuf up i currently have to swap to beacon

[@SpuddyIRL]

I just won this and their pd200x mic off a instagram competition but I already run a rode procaster and go xlr not sure if whether to sell it on or just give it to someone

[@Backurdz]

I am going to order the fifine mixer and mic hopefully those are decent we’ll see!

[@Joshua_Uwadiae]

Budget showdown is always more interesting

[@TengusForest]

I have this, and yes, it's good if you're just starting. Not sure if I can change the phone buttons tho.

[@shaunriley-potente7898]

Fifine Gaming Audio Mixer-SC3 vs MAONOCASTER G1 NEO would be cool to see

[@Reeezeful]

I am all for budget gear It is sometimes nice to see hardware for >1000€ but i am never gonna buy that BUT i bought the streamdeck neo for example

[@itsarkadey]

what about the G1 Neo?

[@apocling]

I bought it, and it buzzed like mad on the headphone out lol.

[@LouDez]

Got the focusrite vocaster one and a streamdeck +. I got the maono pd400x mic which is awesome, but i hit pass on this one

[@mickmcb]

From my experience of using Maono. Pitch preset or not is the bad thing of Maono

[@cyberpuncur]

Yep more budget mixers videos.

[@Rizarjay]

How much did you say this costs again?

[@enveedee]

Indeed. Official site it's X2 what he mentioned.

[@leoking87]

yes

[@lenwitte]

[@MrVanetic]

[@mintyemerald3935]

I like Fifine products

[@FreshJ1v3]

[@sourlikealime]

[@otis0tis0tis]

[@JohnAlzayat]

Not sure you are selling us on it when the best thing about it is the price...and seemingly the only pro in a list of cons.

[@postd420]

Still no M-Game RGBDual review????

[@sathya-u6i]

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[@mirzaangon]

the Focusrite Vocaster One can be found for $40-60. A great purchase in this price imo

[@Phatxual]

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[@levelupwithmikenewman]

the latency is BRUTAL... if you like to wear headphones....this ain't it lol

[@JoeMarrant]

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[@LeosNotFaking]

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[@alexortega9222]

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[@miamiheat67]

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[@AGVTPOOP]

Feels illegal being this early

[@Aphrofluff]

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[@TapTapUrDone]

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[@KyotwoAuto]

any updates on streamer X by rode? Is it good now?

[@actionwarrior2042]

Got it recently (on sale) and yes, the only downside (which seemingly fixed itself) was the unify software (although they have an alternative which I haven't tried). If you see complaints about a hiss in your headphones (not found when recording), that's dependent on both your microphone gain and headphone output. I've only found the hiss when they're both above 75% (on the dials) but with my current mic (AT2020 XLR), I haven't needed half the gain it can provide and so I have the headphone output at 100% without any hissing. Also, don't have any other XLR mics so I can't say whether or not the phantom power (which my mic requires) effects the potential hiss.

[@JakeNashPK]

Showdown please

[@RenegadeEnigma]

But the most important question you d it didn't answer. How much is this device?

[@TigroGumi]

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[@hil1bi1ly]

It seems like this is more for someone who is just recording videos for KZbin like Necrit or corpse rather than live streaming. Is it possible yes... Just not that simple lol

[@derkr0x]

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[@vhaun]

This is cheap! Beats Finefine in price...

[@lewdochris438]

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[@FreedomGolfClub]

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[@Str8EdgeJesse]

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[@Andarrack]

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[@jay2face]

It's $30 lol..

[@onejdc]

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[@magnuspedersen8525]

love your youtube videos make my day and make my wallet emty but want you to make a procdukt pleasss i suport

[@MisterVaper]

I really hope no one buys this Garbage even for $30. Just keep your money & save up. For example the Focusrite Vocaster One is $60 right now. It's easy to save money. Stop buying door dash. Stop buying potato chips & other junk food. Still living with mommy & daddy? Get a job, Go shovel snow, rake leaves, mow yards, etc.

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[@gunar4x]

yes

[@Stringyyyy]

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