Ok...These Soundcard Style Interfaces Have Run Their Course - Maono Maonocaster e2 (AME2)

Last soundcard style interface for a while...this one DOES have an XLR combo jack!
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[@levelupwithmikenewman]

Great vid as always. Man what a device this could be without that darn reverb. Took me two weeks to get used to it enough just to do the review. 🤯

[@ObscureMics]

I just wish one of these companies would LISTEN. I can deal with a weak preamp more than a bad headphone out. One day Mike.... One day one of these bang for buck companies will nail it

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

@@ObscureMics I just got the $60 maono mixer sent to me. Not looking forward to it, but people keep asking, so let the hair pulling, teeth chewing frustration continue. Lol.

[@ObscureMics]

@@levelupwithmikenewman it's so good besides that dang headphone out lol

[@RoverWire]

I'm really surprised that Maono has 24 bits/192 Khz USB microphones or 48 Khz at least, but their interfaces are stuck on 16 bits. Also no one has a mute button, that I consider a valuable feature. Anyway, I would like to see your PD200x review some day.

[@ObscureMics]

I asked them for a pd200x and they wanted to send a plastic usb gaming mic.... Meh And yeah there's just too many inconsistencies to believe these are rebadged products at this point

[@skorpers]

Yeah as much as people say you don't "need" 24 bit. It really helps people make better recordings if they are trying to optimize their noise floor.

[@ObscureMics]

I agree. And in 2023....24bit should simply be the standard

[@PatrickLaFratta]

A critique of the headphone out is particularly helpful, since (as far as I know), unlike most of the other features on a device like this, there’s no way that it can be demoed to KZbin viewers (at least not as easily as other features). This is the only review I’ve seen of this device that covers this key detail - so thanks. I was somewhat interested in this device until I came across this review that covered that weakness.

[@ObscureMics]

Appreciate that. I'll be excited when someone gets a device like this right....budget wise that is

[@fnswrestling]

You know I caught the Paul Bearer voice. Never been more proud of you.

[@ObscureMics]

Lol ❤️

[@SubZero-rf5yb]

There is everything to give 9.5 of 10 but one thing get this sound card to low rating of maybe 2/10.. Maybe.. And this is "no mic mute button".. Now other will say: you have mic slider and you can put it to 0.. That's true but slider after 100-200x of moving will get noise, no matter of quality.. So for me.. Because of no mic mute button, rating is 2/10

[@MattStevens9824]

Even with the zero latency monitor button at the back, it sounds delayed and reverby? I hope Maono fixes that because all we'll end up perceiving from the headphones will be misleading. I hope they come up with a V2 with improved headphones amps.

[@ObscureMics]

Same. They have to get sick of hearing about the latency

[@onlymyopiniontech]

If you wanted a way to record some "different" type of B-roll clips it could be fun. I absolutely agree with the headphones needing to be latency free for other uses. I think I could have a little fun with it aside from podcasts or anything else that needs real time monitoring.

[@ObscureMics]

These things are close to being legitimate tools.... I prefer something like this to a standard interface honestly.... IF the headphone outs were good

[@LeBronBoxing4Life]

If you are going to buy 1 of this maono what you will choose between neo c2 and this manono e 2 ? What of the 2 you will choose ?

[@ObscureMics]

Neo

[@selw0nk]

How does this compare to the Go XLR Mini?

[@ObscureMics]

I have not used that device, but I could not imagine it being a favorable comparison for the Maono

[@vigilante9259]

is there any good audio interface that you recommend in the 100 - 200 range? I was eyeing this but since you had some issues and also the shure sm7b sounded way off, I would like to know if there are any better alternatives that doesn't break the bank? great video, thanks for the review.

[@ObscureMics]

The M-Audio Air 192|4 is a great one for $120 - Audient Evo4 for the same - The tascam 2x2HR for $129 - Yamaha AG03 mkii is my current favorite at $189 if you like mixers

[@vigilante9259]

I see, the thing is most of those looks like for professional audio recording purposes, I don't intend to do those I'm just using it so I can connect a XLR microphone and gives me adjustments like pitch, reverb and other mixer settings, also sound pad is necessary for me. So basically I'm looking for similar products like the rodecaster 2 pro but that's too expensive for personal uses as I don't intend using it for professional audio recordings. So something like the maono but a bit better in quality I guess?

[@JMMULLINS]

What's the best way to use this and record video from your iPhone at the same time? Thanks!

[@ObscureMics]

IF your iPhone will recognize this as a digital interface with a usb C to lightning cable, that is rhetorical way. If it doesn’t recognize it, the. The 3.5mm out to a lightning headphone adapter. Both should work…again…the usb c to lightning being the best…and that should work and the device will use its battery for power

[@JMMULLINS]

You’re the man! I have both the adapter and interface coming in tomorrow and was unsure if / how it would work. Thanks! 🙏

[@ObscureMics]

@@JMMULLINS should work pretty seamlessly. The shure motiv video app or the Blackmagic camera app is a great way to monitor your levels in the iPhone….highly recommend both. Let me know how it works for you!

[@itscarlosreally]

Will always use "I'm recordin' into A, I'm recordin' into A" as a soundcheck moving forward.

[@ObscureMics]

Ayyyyyeeeee

[@jenovaDZ]

Iv ordred the at2040 xlr and i need ur advice, will i be able to get the maximum quality of my mic with this mixer or should i go with focusrite solo 3rd gen ? Ofc u can name me other sound card or mixer better thant that (budget 150 dollars) im a streamer btw, thanks in advance

[@ObscureMics]

I’m a huge fan of the Yamaha ag03 mkii for streaming amzn.to/3QFZUxR

[@ObscureMics]

But yeah I think the outgoing sound quality is plenty good on this

[@jenovaDZ]

I ended up buying the focusrite bcus of the limitation of the AME2 (16 bit)

[@ObscureMics]

Not a thing wrong with that. Those have always been solid and improved upon every generation

[@jihadjawad9576]

thank you for the video. So, does this work for live TikTok karaoke?

[@ObscureMics]

Yep it will work for that

[@MrChangeordie]

GCan I record phone calls while playing music in the background during the call? 😎👍...I just wanna record phone calls with family and friends, not into streaming or hooking this up to pc..wish I can find more videos just explaining phone call recording 😎...but great video I watched it a few times already.

[@ObscureMics]

As long as you have a trrs input on a device....you should be able to record calls no problem, and yep on the music in background too. this device has multiple ins

[@MrChangeordie]

@@ObscureMics Sold!!! Just bought it today can't wait for Amazon to ship it...Thanks 😁👍

[@markph69]

I have this maono and I am planning on buying PreSonus e5 XT 2 pieces. Will this work with Maono AME2?

[@ObscureMics]

Yep, you may just need a 1/4 to 3.5mm adapter. Hosa makes some good ones

[@markph69]

@@ObscureMics Great! Thank you

[@KenToney]

I just got mine installed. Do you leave the power plugged in for charging all the time?

[@ObscureMics]

No, I unplug anything with rechargeable batteries when not in use

[@KenToney]

@@ObscureMics you are right. Will the computer keep it charged once you get it fully charged?

[@AskMrScience]

It makes me think that most of these podcast devices are using the same chip, and that zero latency monitoring would require a modification to its design. Just a guess.

[@ObscureMics]

I'm with you 100%. When a company nails it... I'll drop confetti

[@meistudiony]

Psssst. MONOcaster 😉 Why can these companies get LFM right?! And it wasnt just headphone amp can def hear the noise. Yo! That track is a banger man!!

[@ObscureMics]

I shall never say it correctly...i refuse

[@meistudiony]

@@ObscureMics lol. U rock!

[@amorx36]

Wow i was wondering why my headset its too much reverb😭 its just meehh

[@ObscureMics]

Sadly. If not for that this thing would be solid

[@jasonr428]

Do you know how the MAONOCASTER AME2A compares to the Maonocaster AM100?

[@ObscureMics]

Ive never used the AM100 sadly. I DO have something similar on the way

[@jasonr428]

@@ObscureMicsthanks, I’ll be looking forward to the content when you post it.

[@enriquekahn9405]

Funny how these devices all run into the exact same problem. Can't imagine that it's something inherent to the style, so why doesn't one company step up and make a device that can take over the whole market segment, if only for a while?

[@ObscureMics]

Someone will at some point.... Right?

[@enriquekahn9405]

@@ObscureMics I'm putting my money on Fifine, because they actually listen

[@Unlucky_sux]

How can i cancel my voice in the headphonea throught the microphone?

[@ObscureMics]

Turn off direct monitoring

[@Unlucky_sux]

@@ObscureMics How? Sorry but i try to figured it out

[@Weekend-Warrior-Gaming]

I also would like to know this. Cannot figure out how to turn off direct monitoring

[@Unlucky_sux]

@@Weekend-Warrior-Gaming you cannot unfortunately 🥲 only if you connect your headphones to thr computer

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

All of these maonocaster sound the same do the same thing and there is no improvement hell the sm7b sounds so off and while I'm not using my headphones I can tell when the sm7b sounds harsh or clipping

[@ObscureMics]

Yeah I'm not sure why there's so many versions

[@country_surf]

I paid $8 in a discount store

[@ObscureMics]

Now that's a great deal

[@ScottGrammer]

Boomerm.

[@ObscureMics]

BooMarm

[@omarsoloriodeleon6333]

too much cringe