MAONO P1 USB Audio Interface, 70 dB Gain, 24-bit/192 kHz Recording
Product description
Up to 70 dB of gain gives the MAONO P1 the headroom to work with gain-hungry dynamic microphones without an external booster. This compact, two-channel USB audio interface supports voice and guitar recording in one desktop setup. Direct monitoring lets you hear your input while recording. Loopback and routing tools also support streaming and content creation.
Specifications
- Model: P1
- Type: USB audio interface
- Channels: 2
- Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
- Audio detail: 24-bit
- Inputs: XLR microphone and instrument-ready connection
- Features: Auto-gain, loopback, mute, ASIO, direct monitoring, 48V phantom power, and ProStudio2 routing software
- Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.98 x 3.46 in (D x W x H)
The P1 combines microphone and instrument recording with controls for headphone and monitor levels, making it practical for a focused creator desk. Its 48V phantom power setting supports compatible condenser microphones, while direct monitoring helps you listen to vocals or an instrument in real time. For streaming, loopback can capture your voice or instrument alongside desktop audio, and ProStudio2 provides routing for sources such as FL Studio, Spotify, TikTok, and browser audio. The software also supports VST effects, including real-time noise reduction.
Everyday compatibility
The P1 is designed to connect with computers and mobile devices, including Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, Android phones, and cameras. Listed operating systems include Android, ChromeOS, Windows, and iOS. Its supported apps and software include GarageBand, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Studio One, Cubase, FL Studio, and OBS Studio, along with platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and Discord.
That range suits a creator who wants to record a vocal or guitar part on a computer, then use a mobile device for a stream or upload. A simple voice-and-instrument setup has different needs from a multi-input interface for a full band, the P1 focuses on a compact workflow for solo recording, podcasts, and livestreams. Buyers commonly praise its compatibility, ease of setup, sound quality, and everyday functionality.
Tips for day-to-day use
Match the connected microphone or instrument to the appropriate input, and use the 48V setting only when your condenser microphone requires phantom power. Set the headphone and monitor levels independently to suit your recording position. For a spoken recording or guitar take, direct monitoring provides a live listening path, for a stream that needs desktop audio too, loopback can bring that audio into the recording workflow.
The package includes the P1 interface, a USB-C to USB-A/C connection cable, and a user manual. The angled metal housing and front-facing headphone access help keep frequently used controls within reach on a desk or mobile recording setup.
Final verdict
The MAONO P1 is a practical fit for solo creators who want one interface for microphone vocals, guitar parts, podcasts, and streaming. Its 70 dB gain, direct monitoring, and loopback address different parts of that workflow, while computer and mobile connectivity makes it useful for moving between desktop recording and mobile content creation.