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Maono has released the G3, a $99.99 gaming audio mixer designed to give livestreamers separate control over what they, their audience and other players hear. Available in black or white from Maono and Amazon, the device can send independent headphone, chat and broadcast mixes to a second PC or mobile phone.
Separate Audio Mixes
The G3 can combine sound from games, browsers, music services and other applications while producing different mixes for monitoring, in-game communication and a livestream. This arrangement is intended to support dual-PC broadcasting without forcing every listener onto the same audio feed.
Physical Controls
Four audio channels each have a volume slider and mute button for adjustments during a broadcast. The mixer also includes four programmable pads that can trigger stored music or sound effects; Maono says clips are not restricted to a fixed duration.
Connections include XLR and 3.5 mm inputs, plus 3.5 mm outputs for headphones and desktop monitor speakers. USB-C audio output is also supported. The company specifies up to 57 dB of input gain, phantom power for an attached XLR microphone and an AI noise-reduction function.
Windows Routing Software
Maono's Arena software provides full control and customization on Windows computers, including virtual routing and mixing for PC audio sources. That software component is central to creating distinct application-level mixes, while the hardware controls handle immediate level and mute changes.
Who It Suits
The G3 is aimed at game streamers who need to manage microphones, application audio and sound effects while sending a separate program mix to another device. Its Windows-based Arena software is a material platform limitation for users who want the complete routing and customization workflow on another desktop operating system; the source does not specify equivalent software for macOS or Linux.
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