24-Bit USB Audio Interface

Specifications

YOUR XLR MICROPHONE DESERVES AN INTERFACE THAT KEEPS UP WITH IT.

The Maono PS22 Lite exists to answer one question: why are you using a USB microphone when you could be using an XLR one? The PS22 Lite closes the gap — 24-bit/192kHz recording resolution, 56dB of clean preamp gain, 48V phantom power for condenser microphones, ASIO low-latency drivers, and loopback for streaming — in a compact USB-C interface that costs less than the cable that comes with most premium XLR microphones. This is where your audio setup stops being good and starts being professional.

24BIT/192kHz. THE RESOLUTION YOUR RECORDINGS DESERVE.

Most streaming and podcast setups record at 16-bit/44.1kHz or 24-bit/48kHz. The PS22 Lite records at 24-bit/192kHz — a sample rate four times higher than CD quality and the same standard used in professional recording studios. The 106dB dynamic range captures the full width of your voice or instrument from the quietest breath to the loudest peak without compression or distortion. In practice: your recordings sound like they came from a studio, not a desk setup.

56dB PREAMP GAIN. EVERY MICROPHONE COVERED.

Up to 56dB of clean preamp gain means the PS22 Lite handles every microphone type without external amplification — from high-sensitivity condenser mics that need minimal gain to dynamic mics like the Maono PD200X and PD80 that require more. The detented gain knobs give you precise, repeatable control over your input level so you hit the same levels session after session without recalibrating by ear. Low noise floor ensures that gain doesn't come with hiss — the preamps stay clean across the full range.

48V PHANTOM POWER. YOUR CONDENSER MICROPHONE, POWERED.

A dedicated 48V phantom power switch with LED indicator activates the voltage that condenser microphones require to operate — including Maono's own PM320, PM350, PM500, and A03Pro condensers as well as any third-party condenser with an XLR connection. Press the button, the LED lights white, and your condenser mic is live. Press it again to disable for dynamic microphones that don't need it. One button, clear visual confirmation, no guesswork.

ASIO DRIVER. UNDER 5ms LATENCY. REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE.

The PS22 Lite's ASIO driver through the Maono Routing Center software achieves under 5ms of recording latency — the threshold where audio delay becomes imperceptible during real-time monitoring and live tracking. For musicians recording guitar, vocals, or instruments while monitoring through headphones, under 5ms means the audio you hear matches what your fingers are playing with no perceptible delay. For streamers mixing live audio sources, ASIO means no drift between what you say and what your audience hears.

LOOPBACK. YOUR STREAM AUDIO, FULLY CONTROLLED.

The PS22 Lite's loopback function routes your computer's audio output — game sound, music, browser audio, Discord — back into your recording or streaming software as a separate channel alongside your microphone input. The Maono Routing Center software gives you four virtual channels and two loopback channels, letting you control exactly what your stream hears, what gets recorded, and what stays in your monitors — all without a hardware mixer or a third-party audio routing app.

2-IN/2-OUT. EVERY INPUT COVERED.

Two combo inputs handle every scenario simultaneously — XLR/TRS combo jack on Input 1 for your microphone or line-level source, dedicated instrument input on Input 2 for guitar or bass at instrument impedance. Record vocals and guitar simultaneously on separate channels without signal bleed or impedance mismatch. A dedicated headphone output with independent volume control lets you monitor your input mix in real time with zero-latency direct monitoring — hear exactly what's being captured without any processing delay.

USB-C. BUS-POWERED. COMPACT.

USB-C connectivity powers the PS22 Lite entirely from your computer — no external power supply, no extra cable on your desk, no power brick on your surge protector. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and iPad for a plug-and-play connection that works immediately alongside Maono Routing Center software for deeper control. The compact metal chassis sits stable on any desk surface with rubber feet that don't slide — professional hardware that looks and feels the part without the size or the price of a full studio interface.

WHY THE MAONO PS22 LITE IS THE INTERFACE YOUR SETUP HAS BEEN WAITING FOR:

✓ 24-bit/192kHz recording resolution — 4× CD quality, professional studio standard

✓ 106dB dynamic range — full capture from quietest breath to loudest peak

✓ 56dB clean preamp gain — handles condenser and dynamic mics without external amplification

✓ 48V phantom power — dedicated switch + LED, XLR condenser ready

✓ ASIO driver — under 5ms latency via Maono Routing Center software

✓ Loopback — 4 virtual channels, 2 loopback channels for streaming audio control

✓ 2-in/2-out — XLR/TRS combo + dedicated instrument input, simultaneous recording

✓ Zero-latency direct monitoring — hear your input in real time, no processing delay

✓ USB-C bus-powered — no external power supply, plug-and-play on Mac and Windows

✓ Compatible with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, OBS, Streamlabs, and more

✓ Maono Routing Center software — ASIO routing, virtual channels, full mix control

✓ Compatible Maono XLR mics — PD200X, PD300X, PD400X, PM320, PM500, and more