maono AU-AM200 S1 Sound Card Audio Interface CASTER LITE User Manual

: June 10, 2024
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maono AU-AM200 S1 Sound Card Audio Interface CASTER LITE User Manual

Polar Patter: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 16 kHz
Sensitivity: -38 dB ± 3 dB (0dB = 1 V / Pa at 1 kHz
Microphone-core: Dia.14mm Condenser
S/N Ratio: 70 dB
Max. SPL: 120 dB
Electrical Current: < 3 mA
Voltage: 1,5

Frequency Response

Polar Patter

Introduction

Items in Package

Microphone x1
XLR Cable x1
Microphone installation ring x1
Y adapter x1Tripod x1
Foam windscreen x1
User manual x

Installation Quick Guide

Microphone Position

Connect to Use

If you are using the microphone on a smartphone or laptop with an integrated headphone/mic jack, a splitter cable is required (sold separately). The microphone needs to be plugged into the microphone jack of the splitter cable.
Connect to Use

Plug in the microphone directly if using on devices with a dedicated microphone jack.

Portable Live Streaming and podcast Console for Computer and Smartphone

Portable Live Streaming and podcast Console for Computer and
Smartphone

Product Description

Maonocaster AU-AM200 is a comprehensive solution for audio processing that integrates audio collecting, processing and output controlling. It is compatible with smartphones, tablets, and computers, including Android, iOS, Window and macOS. It is plug-and-play with no extra driver required. The built-in DSP digital audio processor makes it possible to vary your voice and add more sound effect to your podcast with one single button, which will make your livestream more entertaining

Product Features

Compatible with smartphones, tablets, and computers
Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
Multiple sound effects
Real-time headphone monitoring, simultaneously listening and recording
Support two microphone input at the same time
Noise & ambient sound cancelling, make your voice pure and clear
Side chain function enables it to highlight human voice by automatically lowering the volume of back background music
Separate control of microphone volume and accompaniment volume
Independent accompaniment input enables multiple audio input to live room
Three-way live broadcast output enables multi-platform live broadcast
USB-C interface for power and data
Built-in lithium battery provides up to 8 hours of usage, convenient for outdoor live broadcast

Applicable Situation

Live broadcast on mobile phone/tablet/computer Applicable app/software: Tik Tok/SNS Platform

Accessory List

AM200 Podcast Console
User Manual
USB-A to USB-C Cable
3.5mm TRRS Audio Cable

Specification

Data Transmission: USB-C
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
THD: THD<0.5% 1kHz
Headset Output Power: 35MW, 32Ω (1KHD+N=1%)
Sample Rate: 48kHz/16bit
Wireless Connection : Bluetooth 4.2
Battery Type: Li-Polymer
Battery Capacity: 1200mAh
Charge Parameter: 5V/1A
Charge Time: Appr. 3h
Battery Life: Appr. 8h (Highest keypads brightness)
Dimension: L24W14H4.2CM(button includ

Product Layout

Microphone volume control
Rotate the control knob clockwise to increase the volume of the microphone.
Accompaniment volume control
Rotate the control knob clockwise to adjust the volume of the external accompaniment music. When in use, you can turn clockwise to increase the volume of accompaniment music or counter clockwise to decrease the volume of accompaniment music.
Reverb effect control
Slide the control fader up to increase the reverb effect and vice versa.
Monitor volume control
Push the control fader up to increase the monitoring volume. Please slide the fader down to the bottom before wearing the headset, and then slowly increase the volume to avoid damage to your hearing.
Default sound effect
This area presents 8 default sound effect buttons, including: opening, applause, gunshot, laughter, booing, awkward, cheering, slapping. The user can press the corresponding button to trigger the sound effect. Each sound effect button has an indicator light which will be always-on when not triggered; after pressing the sound effect button, the button light flashes until the sound effect ends. And it restores to be always-on.
You can adjust the volume of pre-set audio effects：To increase the volume. Long press the “LAUGHTER” button; To decrease the volume-Long press the “OPENING” button.
Custom sound effect:
This podcast console provides users with 4 custom sound effects buttons. Users can record audio clips and import them to the podcast console through a microphone, an external audio source, or Bluetooth device to use these sound effects in live broadcasts.
Recording: Turn the product on, connect it with either one of microphone, external audio input device, Bluetooth device. Turn on the “LOOP BACK” mode. Hold any custom key until button light flashes to start recording. Audio input will be recorded and saved. Release the button to end recording.
Note: If you do not release your hand during recording, the recording will stop automatically when there is not enough space, and the light will automatically turn off.
Clear recording: Hold any of the recorded custom sound effect for 2 seconds to start the clearing process. The button light will be turned on without flashes. The button light will be turned off when the recording is cleared.
Play sound effects: short press any recorded custom button to activate sound effects. It will beep if it is empty and there is no recording. Play sound effects: short press any recorded custom button to activate sound effects. It will beep if it is empty and there is no recording
Vocal FX
There are six function buttons in this area, which are EFFECT, PITCH, MUSIC ONLY, DENOISE, LOOP BACK, SIDE CHAIN
“EFFECT” The button has 4 modes corresponding to different light colours, including the original sound mode (Pink), professional mode (red), pop mode (blue), and yelling mode (green).
” PITCH” button has 4 modes corresponding to different light colours, including male to female (red), female to male (blue), girlish voice (green), robot (Pink). “EFFECT” and “PITCH” cannot be triggered at the same time.
” MUSIC ONLY” mode can remove the human voice in the background music and keep the accompaniment, to facilitate the user to sing along the music. Press the button to turn this function on and off, correspondingly button lights on and off.
“DENOISE” mode can automatically reduce the ambient sound from the microphone input. Press the button to turn this function on and off, correspondingly button lights on and off.
” LOOP BACK ” mode. The user can control whether the background music be route to the live stream or not when playing the accompaniment from the computer. If turns on (the lights on), the computer music is input to the live broadcast room, and vice versa. No matter whether this function is triggered or not, the computer music can always be heard from monitor headphones output (please remember to turn it on when broadcasting).
“SIDE CHAIN” mode, when turning on this mode in the live stream, the podcast console will automatically lower the volume of the backgroundmusic, and highlight the voice of the human, suitable for live chat scenes. The light will be on when the mode is on, and off when the mode is off.
Electronic Music Key Changer
There are 12 keynotes: A, Bb. B.C, Dd. D, Ab. G. Gb. F, E, Eb. Short press the “Electrical Tone” area to switch to the corresponding electronic tone and long press to close it.
Low, Medium and High Key
It is to adjust tune of the microphone to achieve deep bass, smooth midrange, and clear treble.
Recording Volume Control Knob
This knob controls the volume of the sound output to the live broadcast, and the user can adjust it accordingly
Microphone Volume Level Display
Indicate the volume of the microphone.
Battery Level Display
4 LED lights on means 100% fully charged, 3 LED lights on means 75%, 2 LED lights 50%, 1 LED 25%; The power indicator LED flashes and red light on when charging.
Accompaniment Volume Display
Indicate the volume of the accompaniment.
Wireless Bluetooth Accompaniment
The Bluetooth will automatically be on and pairing when turn on the podcast console. After paired, the accompaniment would be transmitted to the podcast console by Bluetooth. (The Bluetooth is only for wireless accompaniment playback)
Power Switch
Turn on/off the product by long press for 3 seconds.
Keypad Brightness Adjustment
The keypad backlight is 6 level adjustable.
USB-C Interface
The USB-C interface can be used for charging and data transmission. The product serves as an external podcast console for the computer while live streaming, recording, or singing on the computer.
POD Output 1, 2, 3
The processed audio can be output to the smartphone, tablet, or other device by connecting the podcast console to devices through a 3,5mm TRRS cable. The podcast console provides 3 output interfaces with the same function, which can live stream to multiple platforms at the same time.
Output
To connect audio playback device such as speakers and headphones.
Music Input
To connect an external audio source or device to the podcast console via an audio cable to facilitate background music playback during live streaming or audio production.
Headset Interface
It can be connected to a headset with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Microphone interface
It can be connected to a 3.5 mm condenser microphone that does not require external power supply, such as MAONO A03, PM360, PM325 and other models.

Sound Card Connection Guide

Karaoke by Mobile phone

Connect the smartphone/headsets/microphone to the podcast console as the picture shows.
Download the karaoke app on smartphone.
Turn on the podcast console and select the sound effects needed.
Open the app on the smartphone and start to sing.
Note:
Since some smartphones do not have 3.5mm jacks, a USB-C/Lightning to 3.5mm adapter is required Please purchase the 3.5mm audio adapter from the phone manufacturer.

Live Streaming on Mobile Phones

Connect the mobile phone/headsets/microphone to the podcast console as the picture shows.
Download the steaming app on smartphone.
Turn on the podcast console and select the sound effects needed.
Open the music app on the mobile phone end and start streaming.

Since some smartphones do not have 3.5mm jacks, a USB-C/Lightning to 3.5mm audio adapter is required.
Please purchase the USB-C/Lightning to 3.5mm audio adapter from the phone manufacturer.
The podcast console can support live streaming up to 3 different devices an take up to two microphones inputs at the same time. You do not have to connect all output and input devices if not needed.

Live Streaming on Computer

Connect the accompaniment music (smartphone), headsets, and microphone to the podcast console as the pictures shows.
Connect the computer and the podcast console by USB-C cable. The computer will automatically recognize the podcast console and select the driver.
Enter the sound control panel of Windows and set the podcast console “MAONO AUAM200” as the system default playback in “Playback” and “Recording” option.
Open the live streaming software on the computer and confirm again in software settings that “MAONO AU-AM200” is the default audio and playback device.

NOTE:

You can stream to computer and smartphone at the same time.
Please activate “LOOP BACK” mode during call-in in live streaming.
Please adjust settings on the podcast console for each software individually.

Charging

It can be charged by connecting the podcast console to the computer power bank and power adapter via USB-C cable.
The “battery indicator” on the podcast console will light up red when charging, and flash according to the battery level.
When the podcast console is connected to the computer, it can be charged while being used.

NOTE:

Please charge the podcast console before using for the first time.
If not used for a long period, please charge the podcast console every 3 months.
Charging is also possible when the power is off.
Do not charge for a long time. Please stop charging when the battery is fully charged to avoid over-charging.

Bluetooth Connection

This podcast console has a Bluetooth connection feature (refer to item 14 in the function introduction), which can be connected to a smartphone for live accompaniment.

Turn on the podcast console, the Bluetooth light on the front of the sound card starts to flash.
Search for the device in the Bluetooth menu of the phone, find the Bluetooth device of “MAONO AU-AM200”, and choose it to connect.
After the phone is connected to the podcast console, the Bluetooth light stops flashing.
Please connect the mobile phone to the podcast console through Bluetooth and set up the accompaniment music player on the mobile phone in advance.
Open the live broadcast software on the mobile phone or computer for live streaming.

Notes:

Bluetooth connection is limited by distance. Please do not place the too far away from the podcast console to avoid interference.
Bluetooth feature is only for accompaniment music playback

Troubleshooting

Cannot boot

Please check if the podcast console has power, please charge it and then turn it on.
You need to long press the “ ” for more than three seconds to turn it on.

No sound from Accompaniment music

Please check whether the external audio source is connected to the accompaniment interface of the podcast console.
Please check whether the accompaniment volume control knob on the right is turned on.
Please check the volume of the accompaniment device

No sound from headphones

Please check whether the headphone cable is inserted into the correct interface. It should be inserted to the “headset” or “sound” interface.
Please check whether is the “monitor fader” of the sound card upwards. You can gradually increase the volume by sliding it up.

No sound from the microphone

Please check whether the microphone is correctly connected to the microphone interface. If not, please try again.
Please check whether the microphone knob on the left is turned on. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the microphone volume slowly.
Please check whether is the “monitor fader” of the sound card upwards. You can gradually increase the volume by pushing it up.
Please confirm with your microphone dealer whether your microphone can be used with this podcast console or consult us for the recommended microphone model.

No sound in live broadcast

Please check whether the “recording” knob on the podcast console is turned on and rotate the “recording knob” clockwise to slowly increase the volume of the live broadcast.
Please check whether the podcast console “MAONO AU-AM200″ has been set as the default playback and recording device of the live broadcast software. If not, please set refer to ” Live Streaming on the Computer ” part.

Notes:

To avoid personal injury or property damage caused by high temperature, noise, radiation, fire, machinery, and other factors, please use this product in a safe environment, and read carefully and observe the following.

If you encounter product heat, smoke, odour, etc. during use, please turn off the power and cut the power in time and send it to the seller for maintenance.
Please do not modify, disassemble, or repair this equipment by yourself to avoid invalidating the product warranty or causing personal injury. If necessary, please contact the distributor to deal with it.
This product should be used and stored in a dry, ventilated, and safe environment. Do not use this product in a humid, dusty environment.
Please avoid rain and dust entering the product to avoid short circuit. Close to the fire, collision and severe vibration will cause irreversible damage to the product damage.
Please do not use this product in the occasions prohibited by law and follow the relevant safety regulations to use this product to avoid any accidents.
This product cannot be used as a children’s toy, please place it out of the reach of children.

Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.

The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation and service of the product.
Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g. during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized representative:

Importer: Alza.cz a.s.
Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7
IČO: 27082440

Subject of the declaration:

Title: Condenser Microphone Kit
Model / Type: MAONO AU-AM200 S1

The above product has been tested in accordance with the standard(s) used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements laid down in the Directive(s):

Directive No. (EU) 2014/53/EU
Directive No. (EU) 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handlingof this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.

The product user guide contains product features, how to use, and the operating procedure. Read the user manual carefully to get the best experience and avoid unnecessary damage. Keep this manual for future reference. If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.

✉ www.alza.co.uk/kontakt
✆ +44 (0)203 514 4411
Importer Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Praha 7, www.alza.cz