Maono has launched the Maono G3 Audio Mixer, a desktop audio mixer built specifically for Windows PC streamers who juggle gameplay audio, chat, music and a microphone all at once. The Maono G3 Audio Mixer pairs the brand’s Maono Arena routing software with four dedicated physical faders, giving streamers hands-on control over priority sources without tabbing between windows mid-broadcast.
The Maono G3 Audio Mixer Combines Hardware and Software Control
The Maono G3 Audio Mixer is designed around the reality of a modern stream, where gameplay, OBS, Discord, music, browser audio and alerts all compete for attention at once. Maono Arena handles the software-side organization of those sources, while the mixer’s four physical faders can be assigned to microphone, game audio, Discord or music for immediate, on-the-fly adjustment. Dedicated mute and direct-monitoring controls round out the hardware side, so a streamer can react to a sudden spike in game volume or an incoming Discord ping without breaking eye contact with chat.
Three Submixes and Dual-PC Streaming
Beyond the faders, the Maono G3 introduces three independent submixes, letting a streamer set separate audio balances for themselves, their teammates and their audience, with one-click switching between the three. For more involved setups, dual USB-C/OTG connectivity lets the mixer route audio between a gaming PC and a dedicated streaming PC, keeping game audio, monitoring, team chat and audience-facing sound properly organized across both machines rather than tangled into one feed. That kind of separation typically requires a full hardware mixing console; on the G3 it is built into a single compact desktop unit.
XLR Input, AI Noise Reduction and Soundpads
On the input side, the G3 offers a single XLR microphone input with up to 57dB of gain and 48V phantom power, enough headroom for most streaming and podcasting microphones. Maono’s AI Noise Reduction works in the background to cut everyday background sounds such as keyboard clatter, fan noise and air conditioning, while four programmable soundpads give quick access to music beds, sound effects and recurring clips. Audio is handled at 48kHz/24-bit resolution over USB, and Maono says Arena’s core routing and primary workflows will remain unchanged even as the software receives an updated interface in a future release.
The Maono G3 Audio Mixer slots in below Maono’s existing P Series hybrid audio interfaces, extending the brand’s push into hardware built for streamers and content creators rather than traditional studio engineers. Maono, known as a pioneer of hybrid microphones that combine wireless, USB and XLR connectivity in one product line, positions the G3 as a hands-on companion to that lineup rather than a replacement for a dedicated studio mixer.
Pricing and availability
The Maono G3 Audio Mixer is available now in Black and White finishes for an MSRP of $99.99, through Amazon US and directly via the Maono website. No bundle or launch discount was mentioned alongside the announcement.
Key specifications
- Desktop audio mixer for Windows PC streaming, paired with Maono Arena software
- Four dedicated physical faders for hands-on source control
- Three independent submixes for streamer, teammates and audience, with one-click switching
- Dedicated mute and direct-monitoring controls
- Dual USB-C/OTG connectivity for dual-PC streaming workflows
- 1x XLR microphone input, up to 57dB gain, 48V phantom power
- AI Noise Reduction for background sounds such as keyboards, fans and air conditioning
- Four customizable soundpads for music beds, clips and effects
- 48kHz/24-bit USB audio resolution
- Available in Black and White, MSRP $99.99
