MAONO G3 mixer gives Windows streamers four faders and three mixes
MAONO launched the G3, an audio mixer for streaming from Windows PCs, on its website on September 18, 2026. It costs $99.99 and comes in black or white. The device combines MAONO's Arena routing software with physical controls on the desk.
Arena software and four faders
Arena runs on Windows and splits PC audio into separate channels instead of one combined signal. Supported sources include the microphone, the game, Discord, music players such as Spotify, Chrome and stream alerts. This lets a streamer lower the game without touching Discord, or change music volume without affecting the mic.
On the hardware, four faders can be assigned to frequently used sources, for example mic, game, chat and music, and reassigned for different sessions. LED indicators show levels, each channel has its own mute button, and Direct Monitoring lets users hear their own voice without routing it through the computer's playback path.
Three independent mixes
G3 and Arena create three mixes that run at the same time: one for the user's headphones, one for teammates in voice chat, and one for the stream audience. A change to one mix does not alter the others, so a player can keep loud game audio for themselves while the audience hears clear commentary and teammates do not receive music or alerts. A one-click switch lets users check each mix.
Microphone input and other features
- XLR input for dynamic or condenser mics, with 48V phantom power and gain of up to 57 dB
- 48 kHz, 16-bit USB audio
- AI Noise Reduction for keyboards, PC fans and air conditioning
- Four customisable soundpads for music, clips and effects
- Dual USB-C and OTG connections for setups with a separate gaming PC and streaming PC
- Outputs for headphones, headsets and speakers, plus dynamic RGB lighting
MAONO says the mixer is meant for Twitch, YouTube and TikTok Live, as well as gameplay recording and long Discord sessions, and that users can start with a single PC and add a second machine later.