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1. How to download Maono Link?
A: Click the link below to download Maono Link
Click to download đ»https://www.maono.com/products/maono-link-software?currency=CNY
2. How to charge DM40 LIVE GEN2?
A: Connect a TypeâC cable to the charging port on the bottom of the DM40 LIVE GEN2 microphone for charging. The indicator light turns yellow during charging and switches to green once fully charged.
3. How to power on DM40 LIVE GEN2?
A: 1. When powered off, press and hold the power button for more than 3 seconds;
2. The microphone will power on automatically when connected to a USB power source if the remaining battery level exceeds 5%.
4. How to perform wireless pairing?
A: The microphone and receiver are preâpaired at the factory. After unboxing, plug the wireless receiver into a computer or mobile device, then longâpress the microphone’s power button to complete automatic pairing.
Reâpairing procedure: Plug the wireless receiver into a computer or mobile device. With the microphone powered off, press and hold the power button for over 6 seconds until the blue power indicator flashes rapidly, indicating entry into reâpairing mode. Pairing succeeds once the blue power indicator stays solid on.
5. Does DM40 LIVE GEN2 support simultaneous wireless and wired connections?
A: Yes, DM40 LIVE GEN2 supports concurrent wireless and wired operation.
6. How to enable noise cancellation and switch noise cancellation levels?
A: Noise cancellation is enabled at the Slight level by factory default. Tap the noise cancellation button on the top to toggle between preset and custom noiseâcanceling modes. The switching sequence is: Slight – Moderate – Aggressive – Custom – Off. You may select a proper noise cancellation level based on ambient noise. Furthermore, more detailed configurations can be made via MaonoLink.
7. How to activate mute function?
A: 1. Short press the mute button on the top of the microphone to toggle mute on/off;
2. On the Maono Link homepage, click the microphone icon below the level meter on the left to enable mute.
8. How to enable realâtime monitoring of microphone audio?
A: On the Maono Link homepage, check the MIC (DM40 LIVE GEN2) option under Monitor Output.
9. How to enable realâtime monitoring of computer audio?
A: On the MaonoLink homepage, check the option ComputerăBluetooth accompaniment under Monitor Output.
10. How to adjust microphone gain via the multiâfunction knob?
A: In default mode, the knob controls microphone gain, with a green indicator light beneath it.
11. How to adjust headphone volume via the multiâfunction knob?
A: Press and hold the knob for 3 seconds to switch to headphone volume adjustment mode. The indicator light below the knob will turn blue.
12. How to perform a microphone factory reset?
A: A reset switch is built inside the 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom of the microphone. Insert a toothpick to press the internal reset button to complete the reset.
13. How to pair the microphone with live streaming devices via Bluetooth?
A: On the Maono Link homepage, toggle on the Bluetooth switch under More Features. Next, activate Bluetooth on your mobile phone or computer, search for “Maono DM40 Live”, tap the device name, accept the pairing popâup request, and connection will complete. Maono Link will display the connected device upon successful pairing.
Note: Bluetooth only transmits backing track audio and cannot output live vocal signals. After Bluetooth pairing, the blue light under the microphone knob will flash. The microphone will auto power off after 5 minutes if no wired or wireless connection is established with the host device.
14. How to clear Bluetooth pairing records?
Press and hold the noise reduction button for 2 seconds to erase Bluetooth pairing data and initialize the unit for new Bluetooth connection.
15. How to disconnect Bluetooth backing trackïŒ
1ăOn the Maono Link home page, turn off the Bluetooth switch or tap Disconnect.
2ăYou may also turn off the Bluetooth switch directly on your phone.
16. How to activate the ducking function?
A: On the MaonoLink homepage, switch to the Scenes tab. Ducking can be enabled by turning it on under Chat, Game and Recording scenes. This feature is unavailable in the Sing scene.
17. What is the function of ducking?
Ducking automatically balances the volume between vocals and Bluetooth backing tracks to keep voice audio prominent.
The backing track volume attenuates automatically when you speak and restores to original volume once you stop talking, eliminating manual volume adjustment.
18. How to adjust microphone reverberation?
A: On the Maono Link homepage, switch to the Scenes tab and select Sing Mode below. Tick the Reverberation option to freely adjust the reverberation parameter value. Custom reverb presets are also available for selection.
Note: The reverberation function is only accessible under Sing Mode and cannot be activated in other scene modes.
19. How to enable sing vocal effects?
A: On the Maono Link homepage, switch to the Scene tab and select Sing Mode at the bottom.
Three sing vocal effects are available for selection: Original ,Instrumental , and Sing Along.
Note: Sing vocal effects are exclusive to Sing and cannot be accessed in other scene modes.
20. How to adjust microphone EQ parameters?
AïŒOn the MaonoLink homepage, switch to the Scenes tab. Go to the Equalizer panel and click New to create a custom EQ. The EQ profiles support import and export. However, factory preset EQs cannot be exported.
21. Loopback Switch Function Description
A: Applicable scenario: Single-device live streaming
- Loopback ON: You can hear the backing track through headphones, but the backing track will not be captured in the live stream or recording. Turn this on for multi-user mic linking or PK sessions to stop echo on the other participant’s side.
- Loopback OFF: You can hear the backing track through headphones, and the backing track will be recorded along with your voice. Use this mode for single-device vocal recording or live streams that require backing music.
Note: Backing tracks played via dual devices or Bluetooth are not affected by the Loopback switch.
Usage Scenarios
- Recording cover songs on a single device → Turn off the Loopback switch
- Single-device live streaming that needs both voice and device backing track → Turn off the Loopback switch
- iOS devices and some Android phones have system restrictions. They cannot output voice and backing track at the same time on one phone. â Verification method: Play a backing track on the device. If the phone’s built-in recorder can record the backing track simultaneously, your phone is not restricted.
- If echo happens during live-stream mic linking, enable the Loopback switch first; â ïž Note: Enabling it will affect backing track recording for single-device live streaming. Backing tracks from dual devices and Bluetooth are unaffected.
22. How to turn on RGB lighting?
A: 1. Short press the power button while the microphone is powered on to activate RGB lighting;
2. Go to the Light tab on Maono Link homepage and enable the RGB Lighting toggle.
23. How to switch RGB lighting effects?
A: On the Maono Link homepage, enter the Light tab after enabling RGB lighting.
Available effects include Fixed, Breathing, Loop and Beat Groove which can be switched with one click.
24. How to select RGB light colors?
A: On the Maono Link homepage, navigate to the Light tab with RGB lighting enabled.
Tap different color icons under Color Selection to switch lighting hues.
25. How to adjust RGB light brightness?
A: On the Maono Link homepage, open the Light tab with RGB lighting activated.
Drag the Bright slider left or right to adjust luminosity.
26. How to activate sound effects?
A: On the MaonoLink homepage, switch to the Sound Effects tab.
Within the sound effects panel, tap any effect to play the corresponding sound effect.
27. How to import custom sound effects?
A: On the Maono Link homepage, enter the Sound Effects tab and tap Add on the panel to import custom audio files.
28.What audio formats are supported for sound effects?
MP3, WAV, AIFF and AAC files are supported. The maximum file size is 3 MB.
29. How to turn off the level meter display?
A: On the MaonoLink main page, click the more options icon in the upperâright corner, then open Settings. Select Off under Level Switch.
30. How to perform firmware updates?
A: On the MaonoLink main page, click the moreâoptions menu icon at the topâright corner and select Firmware Update. If new firmware is available, click Update to upgrade.
31. How to update MaonoLink?
A: On the MaonoLink main page, click the moreâoptions menu icon in the upperâright corner and select About Maono. If a new version is available, click Install Now.
32. How to connect and use with a computer?
A: First turn on the microphone power supply, then plug the wireless receiver into your computer.
If your computer has no TypeâC port, use the adapter included in the package.
Follow the setup guide below to finish computer configuration.
Follow the setup guide below to finish computer configuration.
Windows 11
- Rightâclick the sound icon at the bottom right of the desktop and select Sound settings.
- Scroll down and click More sound settings.
- Under the Playback tab, select
DM40 Live Gen2 Wireless RXand set it as your default device. - Switch to the Recording tab, select
DM40 Live Gen2 Wireless RXand set it as your default device. - Doubleâclick
DM40 Live Gen2 Wireless RXand turn the volume level up to 100. - Click OK to save all settings.
macOS
- Click the Apple icon at the top left of the desktop.
- Open System Settings (formerly System Preferences).
- Select Sound from the list of options.
- Under the Input tab, select
DM40 Live Gen2 Wireless RXand drag the input volume slider to maximum. - Switch to the Output tab, select
DM40 Live Gen2 Wireless RX, then adjust the output volume to your preference.
33. What does the purple indicator light on the microphone signify?
A: 1. Under wired USBâC connection, the power indicator turns purple when the microphone detects a valid host device (computer/mobile phone) and establishes audio input connection.
2. The indicator switches to purple when Singing mode is selected under the Scene tab in Maono Link.
34. How many microphones can one receiver connect to at most?
A: 1 microphone
35. What polar pattern does DM40 LIVE GEN2 adopt?
A: Cardioid polar pattern.
36. How to check the remaining battery level of the microphone?
A: 1. View the exact battery percentage directly on the Maono Link homepage;
2. Judge residual power via the microphone’s indicator light (refer to diagram).
37. What are the sampling rate and bit depth specifications of DM40 LIVE GEN2?
A: Maximum supported sampling rate: 48kHz; Bit depth: 24bit.
38. Where should the user speak relative to the microphone?
A: Refer to the provided schematic diagram.
39. Can DM40 LIVE GEN2 be connected to an external audio interface?
A: The microphone is not equipped with an XLR port and does not support connection to external audio interfaces.
40. How to export audio?
A: Click Export to save the audio to your computer.
41. What are the functions of compressor and limiter? What are the recommended parameter values?
Compressor: Stabilizes audio signal volume to eliminate inconsistent loudness. Recommended setting: -18dB ~ -12dB.
Limiter: Prevents audio clipping and signal overload. Recommended setting: -6dB ~ -3dB.
42. Why does the microphone power off automatically?
If wireless pairing fails and no wired connection is active, the microphone’s blue indicator will flash continuously.
The unit will shut down automatically after approximately 5 minutes. Reconnect and reâpair for normal use.
43. Which operating systems support the PC version of Maono Link?
Windows: Windows 10 Build 1809 and above, Windows 11 (32âbit / 64âbit).
macOS: macOS 13.5 and later versions.
44. How many mobile/computer devices can DM40 LIVE GEN2 connect to simultaneously?
It supports a maximum of 3 mobile phones or computers connected at the same time, via wired, wireless and Bluetooth respectively.
Note that Bluetooth connection must be used together with either a wired or wireless microphone connection.
45. What is the maximum recording duration on PC Maono Link?
One hour.
46. What format are the audio files recorded by the PC version of Maono Link?
WAV format.
47. With only one mobile phone or computer, how to output both vocals and backing tracks during singleâdevice live streaming?
Pair the microphone with the mobile/computer via USB cable or wireless receiver, enable backing track and live streaming functions, then toggle off the Loopback Switch at the bottom of the microphone.
48. How to adjust microphone gain and headphone volume for daily use?
Microphone gain controls vocal output loudness. The optimal speaking distance is two fist widths from the microphone, with gain set around 10 for this distance. Increase gain moderately if speaking further away.
Headphone volume controls monitoring loudness and can be adjusted freely according to personal listening comfort.
49. How to store the microphone during longâterm idle periods?
DM40 LIVE GEN2 contains a builtâin lithium battery.
For longâterm storage, place the unit in a cool, dry and moistureâproof environment.
Maintain an appropriate battery charge level to mitigate capacity degradation over prolonged storage, and regular use/maintenance is recommended.
50. How to clean dust and debris on the microphone?
Power off the microphone first. Gently brush surface dust with a dry soft brush.
Wipe the metal mesh grille with a halfâdry cotton swab dipped in anhydrous ethanol. Wait for alcohol to fully evaporate before powering on to avoid liquid infiltration into internal components.
Store the microphone in the dustâproof pouch when unused for extended periods to prevent dust accumulation and moisture damage.
51.Does the DM40LIVEGEN2 occasionally automatically reset parameters to zero, resulting in lighting, gain and other functions being unavailable?
A: Temporary solution: Restart the computer.
52.Ducking enabled but no effect?
Ducking only works for Bluetooth backing tracks.
53.Vocal Effects enabled but no effect?
Vocal Effects only work for Bluetooth backing tracks.
54.Instrumental is selected under the Sing scene, but it stops working after switching to Chat or Game scene?
Vocal Effects only take effect in the Sing scene. When switching to other scenes, the backing track reverts to original vocals.
55.When singing, the reverb sounds distorted with poor audio quality, and stereo audio may turn into mono.
In Windows 11 Sound settings, guide users to disable Audio Enhancements. When recording into a DAW via USB, set the track to stereo to prevent the reverb from switching to mono.
56.Bluetooth accompaniment volume cannot be adjusted via MaonoLink or knobs?
The volume of Bluetooth accompaniment is adjusted on the Bluetoothâconnected device.
57.Singing effect is not taking effect?
The singing effect can remove vocals from Bluetooth accompaniment and extract the backing track. This feature works for stereoâformat Bluetooth accompaniment only.
58.When connecting the microphone to iPhone via Bluetooth with Vocal Removal enabled, the Bluetooth backing track cannot be output.
Solution: Go to iPhone Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual, then turn off Mono Audio.
59. Vocal removal is enabled on the phone but does not work?
A: The vocal removal function only takes effect for stereo music. Please turn off Mono Audio in your phone settings.
60. Severe echo during live streaming?
A: Select the sound card as your audio device inside the live streaming software. If not selected manually, it will default to the headset channel, and headset mode tends to amplify echo.
Note: The microphone’s default reverb level is 5. We recommend adjusting it to 3. Position your mouth facing the microphone pop filter, within a distance of two fists.
61. Cannot connect the microphone to Huawei devices via wired or wireless mode?
A: Some Huawei devices do not support OTG audio peripherals. We recommend testing with another device.
62. Poor backing track audio quality via Bluetooth on vivo phones?
A: On vivo phones, enable the AAC codec in the Bluetooth device settings for better sound quality. For phones of other brands, select the highest available audio codec. You may also manually switch between different built-in phone sound effects to test the Bluetooth audio quality.
vivo AAC setup path: Settings -- (Other networks and connections) -- Bluetooth -- Tap the connected device -- General configuration -- Enable high-quality audio codecs such as AAC / aptX / LDACă
63. No or low microphone pickup on Douyin duets?
(1) First check the microphone gain in Maono Link. The recommended setting is 16–18.
(2) Confirm the microphone icon on the right side of the interface is enabled.
(3) For iOS devices, the recorded volume during Douyin duets is generally much lower than the monitor volume. After recording, turn up the original sound (vocal) in the volume settings on the right.
64. Backing tracks and sound effects cannot be output during WeChat calls?
A: Third-party communication apps feature built-in audio enhancement algorithms including noise reduction and echo cancellation. These algorithms prioritize voice pickup and suppress backing tracks during calls. You can test the recording function with identical settings. If the recording works properly, this behavior stems from the third-party app mechanism and is not a microphone fault.
Note: This commonly occurs with calling features such as WeChat calls, meeting software and voice chat applications.
65. When noise reduction is enabled in WeSing, an extra low-octave voice can be heard during recording, and the effect becomes more obvious with stronger noise reduction?
A: This is caused by the noise reduction algorithm. It will be optimized and fixed in subsequent updates. Please wait patiently. The actual update shall prevail.
66. When watching videos on Bilibili, the audio sounds strange after enabling vocal removal, but the original audio plays normally. Why?
AïŒThe vocal removal function only works with stereo audio. If vocal removal works fine with backing tracks, the microphone hardware is functioning properly.