MaonoCaster Lite AU-AM200-S1 Setup Instructions
Welcome to the MaonoCaster Lite AU-AM200-S1. This guide provides setup instructions for various use cases. For questions, please contact support@maono.com or visit www.maono.com.
Product Overview
The MaonoCaster Lite AU-AM200-S1 is a versatile audio interface designed for podcasting, streaming, gaming, and music recording.
Use Cases
Gaming & Education
This section details the setup for gaming and educational purposes. The diagram shows the MaonoCaster Lite connected to a computer, headphones, and a microphone.
Connections:
- The MaonoCaster Lite is connected to a computer via a USB-C cable.
- Headphones are connected to the headphone output of the MaonoCaster Lite.
- A microphone is connected to a microphone input on the MaonoCaster Lite via a microphone cable.
Diagram Description: A computer labeled 'Computer' is shown connected to the MaonoCaster Lite. Headphones are connected to the 'Headphones' port. A microphone on a stand is connected to a 'Microphone' port.
Computer & Mobile Streaming
This section illustrates the setup for streaming via computer or mobile devices.
Connections:
- Computer Streaming: The MaonoCaster Lite connects to a computer via USB-C. A microphone connects to a mic input. Headphones connect to the headphone output. A smartphone can be connected for background music.
- Mobile Streaming: The MaonoCaster Lite connects to a smartphone via a TRRS audio cable. A second smartphone can be connected for background music. Headphones connect to the headphone output. A microphone connects to a mic input.
Diagram Description:
Computer Streaming: A computer labeled 'Computer (streaming)' is shown connected via USB-C. A smartphone labeled 'Smartphone (Background Music)' is connected. Headphones are connected to 'Headphones'. A microphone is connected to 'Microphone'.
Mobile Streaming: A smartphone labeled 'Smartphone (Streaming App)' is connected via TRRS audio cable. Another smartphone labeled 'Smartphone (Background Music)' is connected. Headphones are connected to 'Headphones'. A microphone is connected to 'Microphone'.
Music Recording
This section outlines the setup for music recording, including instruments.
Connections:
- The MaonoCaster Lite connects to a computer via USB-C.
- Microphones are connected to microphone inputs.
- Headphones are connected to the headphone output.
- Instruments like guitars can be connected via instrument audio cables to instrument inputs.
Diagram Description: A computer labeled 'Computer' is shown connected via USB-C. Headphones are connected to 'Headphones'. Microphones are connected to 'Microphone' ports. A guitar is shown connected to an 'Instrument Audio Cable' which leads to an input on the MaonoCaster Lite.
Controls and Features
The MaonoCaster Lite features various controls for microphone input (MIC), music input (MUSIC), and output monitoring. It includes buttons for effects, pitch, sound, and other functions like Music Only, Denoise, Loop Back, and Side Chain.
Key Controls:
- MIC: Controls microphone input level.
- MUSIC: Controls music input level.
- EFFECT: Activates various sound effects.
- PITCH: Adjusts the pitch of the audio.
- MONITOR: Controls the monitoring volume.
- SOUND: Triggers various sound effects (e.g., Applause, Booing, Laughter).
- LOOP BACK: Enables or disables loopback function.
- SIDE CHAIN: Activates sidechaining effect.