MAONO PS22 Lite+Black USB Audio Interface with Loopback and 24-bit/192kHz Recording

Record guitar, vocals or a podcast at home by connecting your microphone or instrument to the MAONO PS22 Lite+Black and routing the audio to your computer. This two-channel USB audio interface brings recording inputs, direct monitoring and streaming tools together in a compact unit.

Use an XLR microphone for voice work, or connect a guitar through the dedicated instrument input. With support for 24-bit/192kHz recording, the PS22 Lite+Black is designed for music sessions, voice-overs and creator workflows that need an interface rather than a microphone connected directly to a computer.

What matters most

The low-noise preamp provides up to 56 dB of gain, and 48V phantom power supports condenser microphones. Dynamic microphones are also supported, giving you room to choose a mic for spoken-word recording or music. For guitar, the dedicated instrument input and impedance adjustment let you connect directly to the interface and work with guitar and vocal effects.

Loopback and the included ProStudio Routing Software are useful when a stream needs to combine audio sources. ASIO driver support adds another routing option for compatible workflows, while the stated 24-bit/192kHz recording capability suits creators who want high-resolution capture for a home studio or DAW session. The two-channel design provides a straightforward way to handle a microphone and instrument in a compact setup.

How it fits

Connect the interface by USB to a compatible computer, then use it with recording software such as Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live or Steinberg Cubase. The product is listed as compatible with Mac, Windows and iPad, and the routing software is intended for streaming and recording workflows, including OBS. Which setup benefits most from an interface? One that needs to bring an XLR mic or guitar into the same recording workflow, rather than relying only on a computer’s built-in microphone or a standalone USB mic.

The compact body measures 16 x 13.2 x 5.1 centimetres and weighs 0.43 kg. A dynamic light ring indicates input status, and the side headphone monitoring connection keeps listening access close to the interface. Direct monitoring and intuitive modes for recording, live broadcast and instruments help make it easier to move between common creator tasks.

Everyday use

For a simple voice-over session, connect an XLR microphone, monitor through headphones and record into a supported DAW. For a guitar idea, use the instrument input and record directly into your music software. When streaming, loopback and routing software can help bring audio sources into the broadcast workflow. The included USB-A/USB-C to USB-C cable supports the connection, and the package also includes a user manual.

Buyer feedback highlights straightforward operation and the compact size. Opinions are mixed on sound quality and driver experience, so individual impressions vary, the interface’s listed features include direct monitoring, loopback, routing software and ASIO driver support.

When it makes sense

It makes sense if you want one compact USB interface for home recording, guitar, vocals or streaming, with inputs and software features suited to more than a basic computer-mic setup. Its combination of XLR microphone support, a dedicated instrument input, phantom power and loopback makes it a practical fit for creators who move between recording and live content.