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Arena supports the access and output of virtual digital audio sources. When you need to go live, you can follow the guidelines below to complete the input settings for your live streaming software. Generally, simply select \"Stream Input(Maono Arena)\" as the input microphone in the audio input section of the live streaming software.<\/div>\n

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1. Setting up audio devices<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Click the \"Settings\" button to enter the Settings page.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u25cf U<\/span>n<\/span>d<\/span>e<\/span>r<\/span> Audio<\/span> S<\/span>e<\/span>t<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span>,<\/span> s<\/span>elect <\/span>Stream Input (Maono Arena)<\/span> channel for Mic\/Auxiliary Audio<\/span>,<\/span> and <\/span>s<\/span>e<\/span>l<\/span>e<\/span>c<\/span>t<\/span> Chat Output (Maono Arena)<\/span> channel for monitoring device<\/span>.<\/span> T<\/span>hen<\/span>,<\/span> click \"OK\" button.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2. Arena Audio Settings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Open Maono Arena, click the <\/span><\/span> icon on the top bar of the homepage<\/span> to<\/span> e<\/span>n<\/span>t<\/span>e<\/span>r<\/span> t<\/span>h<\/span>e<\/span> Application Audio <\/span>Configuration<\/span> page<\/span>.<\/span> C<\/span>heck if the OBS application is <\/span>s<\/span>e<\/span>l<\/span>e<\/span>c<\/span>t<\/span>e<\/span>d<\/span> under the Chat channel. <\/span>(Important: No other applications should be selected under this channel.)<\/span><\/p>\n
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3. Arena settings during Voice chat in live streaming<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf First unlink the Chat channels in Headphone Mix Mode and Chat Mix Mode from Streaming Mix Mode.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Secondly, in Streaming mix mode, mute the chat channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Finally, switch the mix monitor to Headphone mix mode.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Configuration Steps:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
1. Setting up audio devices<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf On<\/span> the<\/span> m<\/span>a<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span> i<\/span>n<\/span>t<\/span>e<\/span>r<\/span>f<\/span>a<\/span>c<\/span>e<\/span>,<\/span> c<\/span>l<\/span>i<\/span>c<\/span>k<\/span> t<\/span>h<\/span>e<\/span> b<\/span>o<\/span>t<\/span>t<\/span>o<\/span>m<\/span>-<\/span>l<\/span>e<\/span>f<\/span>t<\/span> c<\/span>o<\/span>r<\/span>n<\/span>e<\/span>r<\/span> t<\/span>o<\/span> e<\/span>n<\/span>t<\/span>e<\/span>r<\/span> t<\/span>h<\/span>e<\/span> S<\/span>e<\/span>t<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> p<\/span>a<\/span>g<\/span>e<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf U<\/span>n<\/span>d<\/span>e<\/span>r<\/span> Voice&V<\/span>ideo<\/span> Settings<\/span>,<\/span> s<\/span>elect <\/span>Stream Input (Maono Arena)<\/span> for the INPUT DEVICE and <\/span>Chat Output (Maono Arena)<\/span> for the OUTPUT DEVICE.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2. How to Avoid Stuttering & Play Sound Properly<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Under <\/span>Voice&Video <\/span>Set<\/span>tings<\/span>, scroll down <\/span>t<\/span>o<\/span> f<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>d<\/span> t<\/span>h<\/span>e<\/span> v<\/span>o<\/span>i<\/span>c<\/span>e<\/span> p<\/span>r<\/span>o<\/span>c<\/span>e<\/span>s<\/span>s<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> o<\/span>p<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/span> T<\/span>urn off <\/span>Echo Cancellation<\/span> and <\/span>s<\/span>e<\/span>t<\/span> Noise Suppression<\/span> t<\/span>o<\/span> None<\/span>. If the sound still stutters after this step, turn off the other options below <\/span>Noise Suppression<\/span> as well.<\/span><\/p>\n
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3. Arena Audio Settings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Open Maono Arena, click the <\/span><\/span> icon on the top bar of the homepage<\/span> to enter the <\/span>Application Audio <\/span>Configuration<\/span> page<\/span>. C<\/span>heck if the <\/span>Discord<\/span> application is <\/span>selected<\/span> under the Chat channel. <\/span>(Important: No other applications should be selected under this channel.)<\/span><\/p>\n
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4. Arena settings during Voice chat in live streaming<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf First unlink the Chat channels in Headphone Mix Mode and Chat Mix Mode from Streaming Mix Mode.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Secondly, in Streaming mix mode, mute the chat channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Finally, switch the mix monitor to Headphone mix mode.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Configuration Steps:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
1. Setting up audio devices<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Find the <\/span>Go Live<\/span> portal in the upper right corner of the webpage.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Configure the microphone input to Stream Input (Maono Arena ) in <\/span>Webcam<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2. Arena Audio Settings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Open Maono Arena, click the <\/span><\/span> icon on the top bar of the homepage<\/span> to enter the <\/span>\"Application Audio <\/span>Configuration<\/span>\" page<\/span>. C<\/span>heck if the <\/span>YouTube<\/span> application is <\/span>selected<\/span> under the Chat channel. <\/span>(Important: No other applications should be selected under this channel.)<\/span><\/p>\n
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3. Arena settings during Voice chat in live streaming<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf First unlink the Chat channels in Headphone Mix Mode and Chat Mix Mode from Streaming Mix Mode.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Secondly, in Streaming mix mode, mute the chat channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Finally, switch the mix monitor to Headphone mix mode.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Configuration Steps:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
1. Setting up audio devices<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
U<\/span>nder<\/span> Microphone<\/span> S<\/span>e<\/span>t<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span>s<\/span>,<\/span> s<\/span>elect the Stream Input (Maono Arena) channel <\/span>for<\/span> Microphone<\/span> and the Chat Output (Maono Arena) channel <\/span>for<\/span> Audio Output<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2. How to prevent sound lag<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
U<\/span>n<\/span>d<\/span>e<\/span>r<\/span> Microphone<\/span> S<\/span>e<\/span>t<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span>s<\/span>,<\/span> t<\/span>urn off the <\/span>N<\/span>oise <\/span>S<\/span>uppression<\/span>, <\/span>o<\/span>therwise the live output will be distorted and the live streaming may lag.<\/span><\/p>\n
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3. Arena Audio Settings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Open Maono Arena, click the <\/span><\/span> icon on the top bar of the homepage<\/span> to enter the <\/span>\"Application Audio <\/span>Configuration<\/span>\" page<\/span>. C<\/span>heck if the <\/span>Browser<\/span> application is <\/span>selected<\/span> under the Chat channel. <\/span>(Important: No other applications should be selected under this channel.)<\/span><\/p>\n
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4. Arena settings during Voice chat in live streaming<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf First unlink the Chat channels in Headphone Mix Mode and Chat Mix Mode from Streaming Mix Mode.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Secondly, in Streaming mix mode, mute the chat channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Finally, switch the mix monitor to Headphone mix mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","pure_content":"Arena supports the access and output of virtual digital audio sources. When you need to go live, you can follow the guidelines below to complete the input settings for your live streaming software. Generally, simply select \"Stream Input(Maono Arena)\" as the input microphone in the audio input section of the live streaming software.\n\n\nLive Streaming Platform Configuration Guide\nOBS\nConfiguration Steps:\n1.\u00a0 Setting up audio devices\n\u25cf\u00a0Click the \"Settings\" button to enter the Settings page.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u25cf\u00a0Under Audio Setting, select Stream Input (Maono Arena) channel for Mic\/Auxiliary Audio, and select Chat Output (Maono Arena) channel for monitoring device. Then, click \"OK\" button.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n2.\u00a0 Arena Audio Settings\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Open Maono Arena, click the icon on the top bar of the homepage to enter the Application Audio Configuration page. Check if the OBS application is selected under the Chat channel. (Important: No other applications should be selected under this channel.)\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n3.\u00a0 Arena settings during Voice chat in live streaming\n\u25cf First unlink the Chat channels in Headphone Mix Mode and Chat Mix Mode from Streaming Mix Mode.\n\u25cf Secondly, in Streaming mix mode, mute the chat channel.\n\u25cf Finally, switch the mix monitor to Headphone mix mode.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\nDiscord\nConfiguration Steps:\n1.\u00a0 Setting up audio devices\n\u25cf\u00a0On the main interface, click the bottom-left corner to enter the Setting page.\n\u25cf\u00a0Under Voice&Video Settings, select Stream Input (Maono Arena) for the INPUT DEVICE and Chat Output (Maono Arena) for the OUTPUT DEVICE.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n2.\u00a0 How to Avoid Stuttering & Play Sound Properly\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Under Voice&Video Settings, scroll down to find the voice processing options. Turn off Echo Cancellation and set Noise Suppression to None. If the sound still stutters after this step, turn off the other options below Noise Suppression as well.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n3.\u00a0 Arena Audio Settings\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Open Maono Arena, click the icon on the top bar of the homepage to enter the Application Audio Configuration page. Check if the Discord application is selected under the Chat channel. (Important: No other applications should be selected under this channel.)\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\n4.\u00a0 Arena settings during Voice chat in live streaming\n\u25cf First unlink the Chat channels in Headphone Mix Mode and Chat Mix Mode from Streaming Mix Mode.\n\u25cf Secondly, in Streaming mix mode, mute the chat channel.\n\u25cf Finally, switch the mix monitor to Headphone mix mode.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\nYoutube\nConfiguration Steps:\n1.\u00a0 Setting up audio devices\n\u25cf\u00a0Find the Go Live portal in the upper right corner of the webpage.\n\u25cf\u00a0Configure the microphone input to Stream Input (Maono Arena ) in Webcam.\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\n\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n2.\u00a0 Arena Audio Settings\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Open Maono Arena, click the icon on the top bar of the homepage to enter the \"Application Audio Configuration\" page. Check if the YouTube application is selected under the Chat channel. (Important: No other applications should be selected under this channel.)\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n3.\u00a0 Arena settings during Voice chat in live streaming\n\u25cf First unlink the Chat channels in Headphone Mix Mode and Chat Mix Mode from Streaming Mix Mode.\n\u25cf Secondly, in Streaming mix mode, mute the chat channel.\n\u25cf Finally, switch the mix monitor to Headphone mix mode.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\nTwitch\nConfiguration Steps:\n1.\u00a0 Setting up audio devices\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Under Microphone Settings, select the Stream Input (Maono Arena) channel for Microphone and the Chat Output (Maono Arena) channel for Audio Output.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\n2.\u00a0 How to prevent sound lag\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Under Microphone Settings, turn off the Noise Suppression, otherwise the live output will be distorted and the live streaming may lag.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n3.\u00a0 Arena Audio Settings\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Open Maono Arena, click the icon on the top bar of the homepage to enter the \"Application Audio Configuration\" page. Check if the Browser application is selected under the Chat channel. (Important: No other applications should be selected under this channel.)\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n4.\u00a0 Arena settings during Voice chat in live streaming\n\u25cf First unlink the Chat channels in Headphone Mix Mode and Chat Mix Mode from Streaming Mix Mode.\n\u25cf Secondly, in Streaming mix mode, mute the chat channel.\n\u25cf Finally, switch the mix monitor to Headphone mix mode.","is_draft":"0","editor_type":"3","file_path":"","add_time":"1770272674","update_time":"1780910791"},"pure_content":"Arena supports the access and output of virtual digital audio sources. When you need to go live, you can follow the guidelines below to complete the input settings for your live streaming software. 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Introduction to Arena Usage <\/span>F<\/span>eatures\ud83d\udcd6<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
1. Connect G3<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Open Arena and connect G3 to your computer using a USB-C cable.<\/span> I<\/span>f G3 successfully connects, the top of the home page will display a green dot, if connecting failed, a red dot will show.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2<\/span>.<\/span> G3 Settings<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
2.1 G3 setting page<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Click Options on the homepage and select G3 Settings to enter the settings page. In the settings page, you can set the G3's audio input light color, mix mode light color \uff0cNoise reduction options and mute button light color according to your own habits. After the settings are completed, the encoder's function and light color will be synchronized to the G3 device, so that you can control the volume and sound effects of the live Streaming through the G3 device.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Additionally, on the SoundPad panel, Pad 1 and Pad 2 are used to turn Noise Reduction and Monitoring on\/off, respectively. You can customize the lighting effect for these two keys when they are in the \"Off\" state.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u25cf Reset<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
A confirmation pop-up will appear when you click the \"Reset\" button. Once confirmed, the G3 device's configuration and LED lighting will revert to their <\/span>initial default values.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2.2 Setup mixer to PC-2<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
When the G3 is connected to the computer via USB, you can use the <\/span>Stream<\/span> and <\/span>Chat<\/span> mixing functions within Maono Arena to meet your audio mixing needs for live streaming and chatting. <\/span><\/p>\n
Additionally, the back of the G3 audio interface features an <\/span>PC<\/span>-<\/span>2<\/span> port for connecting to a smartphone or another computer to output audio simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n
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How to <\/span>s<\/span>e<\/span>n<\/span>d<\/span> s<\/span>t<\/span>r<\/span>e<\/span>a<\/span>m<\/span>s<\/span> t<\/span>o<\/span> P<\/span>C<\/span>-<\/span>2<\/span>?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
When selecting <\/span>Monitor Output<\/span>, you will see an unlit <\/span>PC-2<\/span> button. Click this button to light it up, and the current audio mix will be sent to the <\/span>PC-2<\/span> output port on the back of the audio interface. You can choose any one of the three mixes—Stream, Chat, or Headphones—to be sent to the <\/span>PC-2<\/span> output.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2.3 Noise Reduction and Monitoring Controls<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
The G3 provides a physical soft-touch button that allows you to t<\/span>urn<\/span> o<\/span>n<\/span>\/<\/span>o<\/span>f<\/span>f<\/span> the AI Noise Reduction.<\/span> This feature is specifically optimized for gaming and live streaming scenarios, effectively reducing ambient noise, fan sounds, and keyboard clicks. You can also <\/span>turn<\/span> on<\/span>\/<\/span>o<\/span>f<\/span>f<\/span> the noise reduction effect using the \"Noise Reduction\" option within the G3 settings in the software.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2.3.1 <\/span>How<\/span> to<\/span> u<\/span>s<\/span>e<\/span> A<\/span>I<\/span> N<\/span>o<\/span>i<\/span>s<\/span>e<\/span> R<\/span>e<\/span>d<\/span>u<\/span>c<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
By default, AI Noise Reduction is enabled. The Pad button displays the AI Noise Reduction icon. Pressing the Pad button turns the AI Noise Reduction on or off.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2.3.2 <\/span>H<\/span>o<\/span>w<\/span> t<\/span>o<\/span> u<\/span>s<\/span>e<\/span> D<\/span>S<\/span>P<\/span> R<\/span>e<\/span>d<\/span>u<\/span>c<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
When you change the noise reduction on the G3 settings panel, the noise reduction control button on the Arena sound panel will automatically change to the DSP Noise Reduction icon. DSP Noise Reduction has two levels of adjustment, allowing you to switch between Off, Light and Deep reduction. When switching, the color of the Pad will change accordingly, allowing the user to see which noise reduction mode is currently active.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Using the Noise Reduction and Monitor Buttons on the G3<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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3. Physical Input Channels<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
3.1 Channel Configuration<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Upon connecting the G3, you will see that the first and second channels on the panel are the XLR and PC-2 physical input channels, respectively. These correspond to the XLR microphone connected to the G3 and the downstream input from your computer or mobile device. For channels that do not require control or are currently not in use, you can customize the panel's display via the settings menu.<\/span><\/p>\n
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3.2 Linked Fader Control<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
The G3 panel features four faders, each corresponding to the first four input channels in the Arena software. By default, the physical input channels are positioned first. You can rearrange the channel order by dragging them, allowing for more intuitive control during operation. Please note the following synchronization behavior:<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u25cf Adjust a fader on the G3 panel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
When you adjust a fader on the G3 panel, the corresponding fader in the Arena software will move synchronously. The volume level displayed in Arena will match the reading on the G3's meter.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u25cf A<\/span>djust a fader in the Arena software<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
When you adjust a fader in the Arena software, the meter on the G3 panel will update accordingly. You may notice that the physical fader's position on the G3 no longer matches its own meter reading. We have implemented an optimization for this state. If the physical fader position is above or below the current meter scale, moving the fader up or down to align with the meter's scale will automatically re-link them. The channel's volume will not audibly jump or change during this re-linking process.<\/span><\/p>\n
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4. Mix Mode Switching<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
At the top of the G3 panel, there is a Mode button for quickly switching the current mix mode. It cycles through the three submixes: Stream, Chat, and Monitor.<\/span><\/p>\n
When switching modes, the indicator light for the corresponding mode will illuminate. Simultaneously, within the Arena software interface, the three submix channels for Stream, Chat, and Monitor will be updated in sync.<\/span><\/p>\n
Conversely, when you switch the<\/span> submix within the Arena software, the indicator light status on the G3 will change synchronously.<\/span><\/p>\n
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5. Connect the microphone<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Open Arena<\/span> and connect your microphone to the computer via a USB-C cable<\/span>.<\/span> U<\/span>p<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span> s<\/span>u<\/span>c<\/span>c<\/span>e<\/span>s<\/span>s<\/span>f<\/span>u<\/span>l<\/span> c<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span>n<\/span>e<\/span>c<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span>, the lower right corner will pop up a prompt window, the microphone's channel will be displayed on the home page<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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When the microphone is not connected, a pop-up notification will appear on the Arena home page. This pop-up will remain visible until it is manually closed or until a microphone is connected.<\/span><\/p>\n
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6. Mute on G3 devices<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
\u25cf Press<\/span> the mute button on the G3 device.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Push a channel‘s fader all the way down until its input indicator light turns off, thereby muting the channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
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7. Setting up the microphone<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Once Arena detects a Maono microphone(Currently supported microphone devices: PD200X, PD400X, DM30, DM30(RGB), PD100X, PM450, DM50)<\/strong>, it will automatically create a corresponding hardware virtual channel on the home page.<\/span> You can conveniently adjust the volume within this channel's interface. Clicking the microphone icon in the interface allows you to modify the microphone's relevant parameters.<\/span><\/p>\n
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8. Monitor Settings<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
8<\/span>.1 Monitor Output<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Arena offers three modes: Stream, Headphone and Chat. The volume level of the three channels inside the <\/span>monitor<\/span> o<\/span>utput<\/span> controls the total volume of the output of the three modes. Which monitor <\/span>out<\/span>p<\/span>u<\/span>t<\/span> mode is selected by the monitor, the monitor device will listen to the sound of which <\/span>m<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span>i<\/span>t<\/span>o<\/span>r<\/span> o<\/span>u<\/span>t<\/span>p<\/span>u<\/span>t<\/span> mode, the virtual channels of the three mixing modes are independent of each other, you can adjust the volume of the same channel of each of the three modes.<\/span><\/p>\n
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8<\/span>.2 Monitor Device<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
The <\/span>Monitor Device<\/span> option is used to select the current audio monitoring device. You can assign a corresponding audio output device for each mix mode. After clicking the speaker icon to mute, only the monitoring audio is silenced. The audio from the three mix channels continues to output unaffected.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u25cf Why can't I use the USB microphone when it is plugged in?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Arena is a mixing software developed by Maono for its own microphones and audio interface products.<\/span> It allows for convenient adjustment of key parameters such as volume and gain for Maono microphones. Direct connection of third-party USB microphones is not currently supported; compatibility is enabled by connecting the microphone through a Maono G3 audio interface.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u25cf How do I know if the application is set up successfully?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
If the relevant application has been correctly set up, the corresponding virtual channel (e.g., the Music virtual input) will display the level of the current input audio. The top of the channel will show a real-time mixing waveform, and the channel's level meter will also move<\/span> dynamically with the signal.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u25cf How to adjust the volume of the appropriate virtual channel<\/span>?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1<\/span>Method 1: <\/span><\/strong>You can adjust the input volume of applications in Arena by dragging the slider: <\/span> Click the channel’s icon to open the Gain adjustment page. When adjusting the volume, first set the gain to an appropriate level, then manually drag the slider to fine-tune the volume.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udca1<\/span>Method 2: <\/span><\/strong>You can adjust the volume on the G3 device by using the channel faders or rotary encoders.<\/span><\/p>\n
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9. Virtual Channel<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Virtual Channel is a virtual audio driver developed for multiple audio inputs in Arena. Virtual Audio Channel can conveniently import audio output from other music software, chat software, online audio, game software, etc. at one time. Here we define 6 names of virtual channels for system, chat, game, music, browser and virtual, but you can set which software use Arena's virtual channels according to your own usage habits.<\/span><\/p>\n
The output channels: System OutPut (Maono Arena), Game OutPut (Maono Arena), Music OutPut (Maono Arena) can be seen in the Output or Input options on your app's Audio Device Settings page. <\/span><\/p>\n
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9.1 Expanding and Collapsing Virtual Channels<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Click the expand icon for a channel to display all its associated virtual channels. Click the same icon again to collapse them.<\/span><\/p>\n
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9.2<\/span> Virtual Channel Management<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
a) Delete <\/span>C<\/span>hannel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
In Stream mode, for each virtual channel we provide the function to remove the virtual channel. When a channel is removed, the subsequent virtual channels will automatically move forward to replace the removed channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
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b) Add <\/span>C<\/span>hannel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
In live mode, at the end of the virtual channel, we provide the function of adding a virtual channel, through the menu option can be conveniently removed from the channel re-introduced into the interface; shortcut menu highlights the pending options for the device not added to the main interface or virtual virtual channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
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10. Audio Input Management<\/span><\/h2>\n
We also provide an Audio <\/span>Input<\/span> Management window in the main interface menu, which allows for more convenient sorting, removal and addition of virtual channels. There are two ways to open this window.<\/span><\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca1Method 1: <\/strong>Click <\/span>Option<\/span>s<\/span> on<\/span> the top bar to bring up the menu, <\/span>then<\/span> select <\/span>Audio Input <\/span>Management<\/span> t<\/span>o<\/span> o<\/span>p<\/span>e<\/span>n<\/span> t<\/span>h<\/span>e<\/span> w<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>d<\/span>o<\/span>w<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udca1Method 2: <\/strong>Click on the small tray on the taskbar in the lower right corner of your desktop and right-click on the Arena software<\/span> i<\/span>c<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span>.<\/span> <\/p>\n
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10.1 Changing the <\/span>V<\/span>irtual <\/span>C<\/span>hannel <\/span>O<\/span>rder<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
The Audio Management page allows you to move the position of each virtual channel by dragging.<\/span><\/p>\n
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10.2 Removing Virtual Channels<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Hovering over the device's icon in the <\/span>Audio Source on the interface<\/span> section will display the removed icon, and clicking on it will remove the virtual channel from the Arena home page display as well.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The removed virtu<\/span>al channel will be automatically moved to the <\/span>Virtual<\/span>Audio Source<\/span>s<\/span> bar below.<\/span><\/p>\n
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If the removed virtual channel is a microphone channel, it will be automatically moved to the <\/span> M<\/span>icrophone<\/span>s<\/span> bar. Any removed virtual channel can be re-added to the home page display by clicking its corresponding icon.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Clicking the <\/span>Complete<\/span> button will save your changes and synchronize the display order and quantity of virtual channels on the main interface. <\/span><\/p>\n
Clicking the <\/span>Reset<\/span> button will revert all past operations on virtual channels back to the default order from when the software was installed.<\/span><\/p>\n
Clicking the <\/span>Cancel<\/span> button will cause all operations performed in the current session on virtual channels to take no effect.<\/span><\/p>\n
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11. Channel muting<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Every virtual channel supports individual muting in all three modes. The hover controls differ by mode: in Stream mode, moving the cursor over a channel reveals buttons for <\/span>Remove Channel<\/span> and <\/span>Mute<\/span>. In contrast, Headphones and Chat modes only display the <\/span>Mute<\/span> option.<\/span><\/p>\n
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11.1 <\/span>Removing channels from the home application channel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
After clicking the <\/span>Remove Channel<\/span> button, the channel will be removed. Its corresponding audio input will disappear from the application channels and will no longer participate in the audio mix.<\/span><\/p>\n
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11.2 <\/span>Mute on the home application channel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
After clicking the <\/span>Mute<\/span> button, the channel will appear grayed out and will be removed from the audio mix. Additionally, dragging the virtual channel's volume fader down to zero will also achieve the muting effect.<\/span><\/p>\n
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11.3 M<\/span>ute under Link mode <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
In Stream mode, if the virtual channels of the other two modes (Headphones and Chat) are linked, then muting a specific virtual channel in Stream mode will simultaneously mute the corresponding channel in both Headphones and Chat modes.<\/span><\/p>\n
Conversely, if you mute a channel in either Headphones mode or Chat mode, the corresponding channel in Stream mode will not be muted in sync.<\/span><\/p>\n
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11.4 Mute without<\/span> Link mode<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
When linkage is turned off, that virtual channel is muted in live mode, and that channel is not muted together in headset mode or chat mode. Linkage is on by default, which makes it easy for you to access the adjustments for each input. The same principle of applying the linkage icon to scenarios applies to the Quick Route Mute Mute panel as well!<\/span><\/p>\n
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11.5 <\/span>Mute in Monitor channel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
To mute a mix monitoring channel, click the <\/span>Monitor Output<\/span> option in the bottom-left corner of the home page, then click the icons for \"Stream\", \"Headphones\", and \"Chat\" channels respectively. The muting effect is shown in the following illustration. When muted, even if the six virtual channels and the microphone under that monitoring channel continue to output audio, their level meters and the waveform at the top of the channel will stop fluctuating.<\/span><\/p>\n
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12. Fast Mute Router<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
During gaming or live streaming, if you need to quickly enable or mute a specific input, you can use the provided <\/span>Fast Mute Router<\/span>. The operations on this panel synchronize in real time with the channel mute status. Simply click the corresponding virtual channel to toggle mute on or off with a single click.<\/span><\/p>\n
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13. Application audio configuration<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
13.1 Application audio configuration Window<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Click <\/span>\"<\/span>\"<\/span> button on the top left home page to bring up the <\/span>Application Audio configuration<\/span> window. <\/span>For software that follows Microsoft's audio development standards, you only need to check the corresponding software name in the virtual channel within the window to complete the setup.<\/span><\/p>\n
For example, after selecting Microsoft Edge for the browser virtual channel, audio played through Microsoft Edge will be directed to the browser virtual channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
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If you usually listen to music on music websites, you can directly select browsers such as Microsoft Edge or Chrome for the Music virtual channel. If you prefer using Spotify, you can quickly set it up in the same way. However, some music applications have independent audio output settings and do not follow Microsoft's audio development standards. For these apps, you need to select <\/span>Music Output (Maono Arena)<\/span> as the input audio channel in their respective audio settings.<\/span><\/p>\n
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13.2 Setting the audio output within the music software<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Take Tidal as an example, if the “Application Audio Settings” setting is unsuccessful, there will be prompts on how to solve the problem, you can click on “the solution” or click on “Audio Manual Settings” to jump to the “How to set up audio output in music software” help page.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The virtual channel in the main interface will show the name of the application that has been set up.<\/span><\/p>\n
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14. Three mixing modes for Stream, HeadPhone and Chat<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
The Arena has three mixing modes: <\/span>Stream<\/span>, Head<\/span>p<\/span>hone<\/span> and Chat, which correspond to Stream Input (Maono Arena) and Chat Input (Maono Arena) in the microphone options of the live streaming software or chat software, respectively. The \"Stream\" mode can be used for live streaming platforms, the \"Chat\" mode can be used for chat software, and the \"HeadPhone\" mode can be used for personal monitoring. We don't limit the use of a mode to a specific software, for example, the \"Chat\" mode can also be used for live streaming, \"Chat\" is just a code word. <\/span><\/p>\n
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How to use these three modes during live streaming<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\u25cf How do streamers set in Arena to make game teammates and the audience hear different sounds?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
For instance, you may want to achieve the following during a live stream:<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf The audience can only hear the streamer's voice and game sound effects.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf The conversation between the streamer and teammates is private, not <\/span>entering<\/span> the<\/span> stream<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf The streamer can listen to personal music, without the music being heard by teammates or entering the stream.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Platform Setup<\/span>\uff1a<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Live Streaming Platform:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Set the microphone to Stream Input<\/span> (<\/span>Maono Arena) and the speakers to Chat Output (Maono Arena). Then, in Arena's <\/span>Application Audio Configuration<\/span>, select the corresponding channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Gaming Platform:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Set the microphone to Chat Input (Maono Arena) and the speakers to Browser Output (Maono Arena). Then, in Arena's <\/span>Application Audio Configuration<\/span>, select the corresponding channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
(Since the live streaming platform's speakers are already set to Chat Output (Maono Arena), you can choose any channel other than Chat Output (Maono Arena) as the speaker output for other applications—just remember to select the corresponding channel in Arena!)<\/span><\/p>\n
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Arena Setup\uff1a<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
1. In order to keep your teammates' voices out of the live streaming, you need to mute the Chat channel (which is the channel where the game's voices come in) in the \"Live\" mode.<\/span><\/p>\n
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2. In order to make sure that your gaming teammates don't hear the live stream, but only your voice, mute all channels other than the microphone and mute the sound panel in the \"Chat\" mode.<\/span><\/p>\n
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3. Switch the monitor to \"Headphone\" mode, you can adjust the volume of any channel to enjoy your own personal world!<\/span><\/p>\n
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15. Sound Pad<\/span><\/h2>\n
15.1 Sound Effect Playback<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
We have provided several featured sound effects to play during the live streaming, such as applause, <\/span>intro<\/span> sting<\/span>, cheer<\/span>s<\/span>, and so on. You can click on the sound effects directly in the Sound Pad of Arena or in the sound effects panel of the G3 device, and the Sound Pad will show the progress of the current sound effect's playback.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The sound effect pads on the G3 device correspond exactly in position to those on the Arena software’s sound effect panel. Clicking a pad in the Arena panel or pressing the corresponding pad on the G3 hardware will produce exactly the same effect.<\/span><\/p>\n
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15.2 Importing sound effects<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
You can import some interesting special effect sounds or background music and trigger them when you interact with your teammates <\/span>t<\/span>o<\/span> mak<\/span>e<\/span> the interactive experience of your game live stream more exciting and entertaining.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u25cf How to access the sound editing page<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
There are two ways to access the sound effect editing page:<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf When the sound effect's volume slider is expanded, right-click the corresponding sound effect Pad.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf When the sound effect's volume slider is collapsed, left-click the corresponding sound effect Pad.<\/span><\/p>\n
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You can import sound effects into a file slot via the click-to-upload method. If a sound effect already occupies that slot, the system will prompt you to confirm replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n
Newly imported sound effects can have their display color and name modified. Existing sound effects also support customization of their color and name. The color you set will synchronize and be displayed on the G3 device.<\/span><\/p>\n
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15.3 Exporting sound effects<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
On the sound effect editing page, click the export icon in the upper-right corner to complete the export process, allowing you to quickly extract the sound effect file.<\/span><\/p>\n
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15.4 Delete sound effects<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
On the sound effect editing page, click the \"Delete\" icon in the upper-right corner to remove the corresponding sound effect. After deletion, the corresponding position in the sound effects module on the home page will become blank. Subsequent sound effects will not automatically shift forward to fill the gap, and this display state will also be synchronized to the G3 device.<\/span><\/p>\n
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15.5 sound effects page<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
The sound effects panel displays a maximum of 8 effects per page when the G3 device is not connected, with a total of 9 pages supported. When the G3 device is connected, the panel shows up to 6 effects per page. If you have more effects, you can import them on new pages, with a total of 12 pages supported, allowing for a cumulative total of 72 customizable sound effects.<\/span><\/p>\n
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16. Shortcut Functions<\/span><\/h2>\n
Arena supports three types of practical shortcuts, designed for sound effects, muting mix output channels, and adjusting the overall volume of mix output channels. They can significantly improve operating efficiency and make usage more convenient.<\/span><\/p>\n
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16.1 Shortcuts page<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
On the Arena home page, click <\/span>Options<\/span> and select <\/span>Shortcut<\/span> to enter the settings page. Here, you can configure the following shortcut groups:<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Shortcuts for triggering SoundPad effects and flipping pages.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Shortcuts for muting mix output channels.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u25cf Shortcuts for adjusting the master output volume of each mix monitoring channel.<\/span><\/p>\n
Important: Remember to click the <\/span>Save<\/span> button after configuration, otherwise the settings will not take effect.<\/span><\/p>\n
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16.2 Modify shortcut keys <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
C<\/span>lick the corresponding location to bring up the edit box and modify the shortcut key directly.<\/span><\/p>\n
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16.3 Global Shortcuts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Global shortcuts can be freely configured. Check the \"Global Shortcuts\" button to enable the use of all shortcut keys even when Arena is running in the background. If left unchecked, the shortcuts will only take effect when the Arena application is open and in the foreground.<\/span><\/p>\n
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16.4 Reset button<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
After clicking the \"Reset\" button, all current shortcuts will be restored to their default values.<\/span><\/p>\n
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17. Firmware Upgrade<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Arena supports firmware updates for both the microphone and the G3 device. If an updatable version is detected, a small yellow dot will appear in the upper-right corner of the <\/span>Options<\/span> button on the software's home page, serving as an upgrade notification.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Firmware Updade Page<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Open Arena homepage, click <\/span>Options<\/span>, select <\/span>Firmware Up<\/span>d<\/span>ade<\/span> to bring up the up<\/span>d<\/span>a<\/span>t<\/span>e pop-up window, which will display the information of the devices that need to be up<\/span>d<\/span>a<\/span>t<\/span>ed, and the version number shown in the pop-up window is the current version number of the firmware. When there are more than one device need to be up<\/span>d<\/span>a<\/span>t<\/span>ed, you can choose to up<\/span>d<\/span>a<\/span>t<\/span>e all of them, it will be up<\/span>d<\/span>a<\/span>t<\/span>ed in order.<\/span><\/p>\n
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If it is already the latest version, the pop-up window will show \"All devices have been up<\/span>d<\/span>a<\/span>t<\/span>ed to the latest firmware\".<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","pure_content":"\u00a0\n\n\nIntroduction to Arena Usage Features\ud83d\udcd6\n1.\u00a0 Connect G3\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Open Arena and connect G3 to your computer using a USB-C cable. If G3 successfully connects, the top of the home page will display a green dot, if connecting failed, a red dot will show.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n2.\u00a0 G3 Settings\n2.1 G3 setting page\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Click Options on the homepage and select G3 Settings to enter the settings page. In the settings page, you can set the G3's audio input light color, mix mode light color \uff0cNoise reduction options and mute button light color according to your own habits. After the settings are completed, the encoder's function and light color will be synchronized to the G3 device, so that you can control the volume and sound effects of the live Streaming through the G3 device.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Additionally, on the SoundPad panel, Pad 1 and Pad 2 are used to turn Noise Reduction and Monitoring on\/off, respectively. You can customize the lighting effect for these two keys when they are in the \"Off\" state.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u25cf\u00a0Reset\n\u00a0 \u00a0 A confirmation pop-up will appear when you click the \"Reset\" button. Once confirmed, the G3 device's configuration and LED lighting will revert to their initial default values.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u25cf\u00a0G3 Device illustration\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n2.2 Setup mixer to PC-2\n\u00a0 \u00a0 When the G3 is connected to the computer via USB, you can use the Stream and Chat mixing functions within Maono Arena to meet your audio mixing needs for live streaming and chatting. \n\u00a0 \u00a0 Additionally, the back of the G3 audio interface features an PC-2 port for connecting to a smartphone or another computer to output audio simultaneously.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\nHow to send streams to PC-2?\n\u00a0 \u00a0 When selecting Monitor Output, you will see an unlit PC-2 button. Click this button to light it up, and the current audio mix will be sent to the PC-2 output port on the back of the audio interface. You can choose any one of the three mixes\u2014Stream, Chat, or Headphones\u2014to be sent to the PC-2 output.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n2.3 Noise Reduction and Monitoring Controls\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The G3 provides a physical soft-touch button that allows you to turn on\/off the AI Noise Reduction. This feature is specifically optimized for gaming and live streaming scenarios, effectively reducing ambient noise, fan sounds, and keyboard clicks. You can also turn on\/off the noise reduction effect using the \"Noise Reduction\" option within the G3 settings in the software.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n2.3.1 How to use AI Noise Reduction\n\u00a0 \u00a0 By default, AI Noise Reduction is enabled. The Pad button displays the AI Noise Reduction icon. Pressing the Pad button turns the AI Noise Reduction on or off.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n2.3.2 How to use DSP Reduction\n\u00a0 \u00a0 When you change the noise reduction on the G3 settings panel, the noise reduction control button on the Arena sound panel will automatically change to the DSP Noise Reduction icon. DSP Noise Reduction has two\u00a0levels of adjustment, allowing you to switch between Off, Light and Deep reduction. When switching, the color of the Pad will change accordingly, allowing the user to see which noise reduction mode is currently active.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\nUsing the Noise Reduction and Monitor Buttons on the G3\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n3.\u00a0 Physical Input Channels\n3.1 Channel Configuration\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Upon connecting the G3, you will see that the first and second channels on the panel are the XLR and PC-2 physical input channels, respectively. These correspond to the XLR microphone connected to the G3 and the downstream input from your computer or mobile device. For channels that do not require control or are currently not in use, you can customize the panel's display via the settings menu.\n\u00a0\n3.2 Linked Fader Control\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The G3 panel features four faders, each corresponding to the first four input channels in the Arena software. By default, the physical input channels are positioned first. You can rearrange the channel order by dragging them, allowing for more intuitive control during operation. Please note the following synchronization behavior:\n\u00a0\n\u25cf\u00a0Adjust a fader on the G3 panel\n\u00a0 \u00a0 When you adjust a fader on the G3 panel, the corresponding fader in the Arena software will move synchronously. The volume level displayed in Arena will match the reading on the G3's meter.\n\u00a0\n\u25cf\u00a0Adjust a fader in the Arena software\n\u00a0 \u00a0 When you adjust a fader in the Arena software, the meter on the G3 panel will update accordingly. You may notice that the physical fader's position on the G3 no longer matches its own meter reading. We have implemented an optimization for this state. If the physical fader position is above or below the current meter scale, moving the fader up or down to align with the meter's scale will automatically re-link them. The channel's volume will not audibly jump or change during this re-linking process.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n4.\u00a0 Mix Mode Switching\n\u00a0 \u00a0 At the top of the G3 panel, there is a Mode button for quickly switching the current mix mode. It cycles through the three submixes: Stream, Chat, and Monitor.\n\u00a0 \u00a0 When switching modes, the indicator light for the corresponding mode will illuminate. Simultaneously, within the Arena software interface, the three submix channels for Stream, Chat, and Monitor will be updated in sync.\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Conversely, when you switch the submix within the Arena software, the indicator light status on the G3 will change synchronously.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n5.\u00a0 Connect the microphone\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Open Arena and connect your microphone to the computer via a USB-C cable. Upon successful connection, the lower right corner will pop up a prompt window, the microphone's channel will be displayed on the home page.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 When the microphone is not connected, a pop-up notification will appear on the Arena home page. This pop-up will remain visible until it is manually closed or until a microphone is connected.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n6.\u00a0 Mute on G3 devices\n\u25cf\u00a0Press the mute button on the G3 device.\n\u25cf\u00a0Push a channel\u2018s fader all the way down until its input indicator light turns off, thereby muting the channel.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n7.\u00a0 Setting up the microphone\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Once Arena detects a Maono microphone(Currently supported microphone devices: PD200X, PD400X, DM30, DM30(RGB), PD100X, PM450, DM50), it will automatically create a corresponding hardware virtual channel on the home page. You can conveniently adjust the volume within this channel's interface. Clicking the microphone icon in the interface allows you to modify the microphone's relevant parameters.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n8.\u00a0 Monitor Settings\n8.1 Monitor Output\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Arena offers three modes: Stream, Headphone and Chat. The volume level of the three channels inside the monitor output controls the total volume of the output of the three modes. Which monitor output mode is selected by the monitor, the monitor device will listen to the sound of which monitor output mode, the virtual channels of the three mixing modes are independent of each other, you can adjust the volume of the same channel of each of the three modes.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n8.2 Monitor Device\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The Monitor Device option is used to select the current audio monitoring device. You can assign a corresponding audio output device for each mix mode. After clicking the speaker icon to mute, only the monitoring audio is silenced. The audio from the three mix channels continues to output unaffected.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u25cf Why can't I use the USB microphone when it is plugged in?\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Arena is a mixing software developed by Maono for its own microphones and audio interface products. It allows for convenient adjustment of key parameters such as volume and gain for Maono microphones. Direct connection of third-party USB microphones is not currently supported; compatibility is enabled by connecting the microphone through a Maono G3 audio interface.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u25cf\u00a0How do I know if the application is set up successfully?\n\u00a0 \u00a0 If the relevant application has been correctly set up, the corresponding virtual channel (e.g., the Music virtual input) will display the level of the current input audio. The top of the channel will show a real-time mixing waveform, and the channel's level meter will also move dynamically with the signal.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u25cf\u00a0How to adjust the volume of the appropriate virtual channel?\n\ud83d\udca1Method 1: You can adjust the input volume of applications in Arena by dragging the slider: Click the channel\u2019s icon to open the Gain adjustment page. When adjusting the volume, first set the gain to an appropriate level, then manually drag the slider to fine-tune the volume.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\ud83d\udca1Method 2: You can adjust the volume on the G3 device by using the channel faders or rotary encoders.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n9.\u00a0 Virtual Channel\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Virtual Channel is a virtual audio driver developed for multiple audio inputs in Arena. Virtual Audio Channel can conveniently import audio output from other music software, chat software, online audio, game software, etc. at one time. Here we define 6 names of virtual channels for system, chat, game, music, browser and virtual, but you can set which software use Arena's virtual channels according to your own usage habits.\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The output channels: System OutPut (Maono Arena), Game OutPut (Maono Arena), Music OutPut (Maono Arena) can be seen in the Output or Input options on your app's Audio Device Settings page. \u00a0\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n9.1 Expanding and Collapsing Virtual Channels\nClick the expand icon for a channel to display all its associated virtual channels. Click the same icon again to collapse them.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n9.2 Virtual Channel Management\na) Delete Channel\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In Stream mode, for each virtual channel we provide the function to remove the virtual channel. When a channel is removed, the subsequent virtual channels will automatically move forward to replace the removed channel.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 After removing the chat channel, the panel will be look like the following image:\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\nb) Add Channel\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In live mode, at the end of the virtual channel, we provide the function of adding a virtual channel, through the menu option can be conveniently removed from the channel re-introduced into the interface; shortcut menu highlights the pending options for the device not added to the main interface or virtual virtual channel.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n10.\u00a0 Audio Input Management\n\u00a0 \u00a0 We also provide an Audio Input Management window in the main interface menu, which allows for more convenient sorting, removal and addition of virtual channels. There are two ways to open this window.\n\ud83d\udca1Method 1: Click Options on the top bar to bring up the menu, then select Audio Input Management to open the window.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\ud83d\udca1Method 2: Click on the small tray on the taskbar in the lower right corner of your desktop and right-click on the Arena software icon.\u00a0\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\n10.1 Changing the\u00a0Virtual Channel Order\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The Audio Management page allows you to move the position of each virtual channel by dragging.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n10.2 Removing Virtual Channels\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Hovering over the device's icon in the Audio Source on the interface section will display the removed icon, and clicking on it will remove the virtual channel from the Arena home page display as well.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The removed virtual channel will be automatically moved to the\u00a0VirtualAudio Sources bar below.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 If the removed virtual channel is a microphone channel, it will be automatically moved to the Microphones bar. Any removed virtual channel can be re-added to the home page display by clicking its corresponding icon.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Clicking the Complete button will save your changes and synchronize the display order and quantity of virtual channels on the main interface. \n\u00a0 \u00a0 Clicking the Reset button will revert all past operations on virtual channels back to the default order from when the software was installed.\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Clicking the Cancel button will cause all operations performed in the current session on virtual channels to take no effect.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n11.\u00a0 Channel muting\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Every virtual channel supports individual muting in all three modes. The hover controls differ by mode: in Stream mode, moving the cursor over a channel reveals buttons for Remove Channel and Mute. In contrast, Headphones and Chat modes only display the Mute option.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n11.1 Removing channels from the home application channel\n\u00a0 \u00a0 After clicking the Remove Channel button, the channel will be removed. Its corresponding audio input will disappear from the application channels and will no longer participate in the audio mix.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n11.2 Mute on the home application channel\n\u00a0 \u00a0 After clicking the Mute button, the channel will appear grayed out and will be removed from the audio mix. Additionally, dragging the virtual channel's volume fader down to zero will also achieve the muting effect.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n11.3 Mute under Link mode \n\u00a0 \u00a0 In Stream mode, if the virtual channels of the other two modes (Headphones and Chat) are linked, then muting a specific virtual channel in Stream mode will simultaneously mute the corresponding channel in both Headphones and Chat modes.\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Conversely, if you mute a channel in either Headphones mode or Chat mode, the corresponding channel in Stream mode will not be muted in sync.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n11.4 Mute without Link mode\n\u00a0 \u00a0 When linkage is turned off, that virtual channel is muted in live mode, and that channel is not muted together in headset mode or chat mode. Linkage is on by default, which makes it easy for you to access the adjustments for each input. The same principle of applying the linkage icon to scenarios applies to the Quick Route Mute Mute panel as well!\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n11.5\u00a0 Mute in Monitor channel\n\u00a0 \u00a0 To mute a mix monitoring channel, click the Monitor Output option in the bottom-left corner of the home page, then click the icons for \"Stream\", \"Headphones\", and \"Chat\" channels respectively. The muting effect is shown in the following illustration. When muted, even if the six virtual channels and the microphone under that monitoring channel continue to output audio, their level meters and the waveform at the top of the channel will stop fluctuating.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n12.\u00a0 Fast Mute Router\n\u00a0 \u00a0 During gaming or live streaming, if you need to quickly enable or mute a specific input, you can use the provided Fast Mute Router. The operations on this panel synchronize in real time with the channel mute status. Simply click the corresponding virtual channel to toggle mute on or off with a single click.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n13.\u00a0 Application audio configuration\n13.1 Application audio configuration Window\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Click \"\" button on the top left home page to bring up the Application Audio configuration window. For software that follows Microsoft's audio development standards, you only need to check the corresponding software name in the virtual channel within the window to complete the setup.\n\u00a0 \u00a0 For example, after selecting Microsoft Edge for the browser virtual channel, audio played through Microsoft Edge will be directed to the browser virtual channel.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 If you usually listen to music on music websites, you can directly select browsers such as Microsoft Edge or Chrome for the Music virtual channel. If you prefer using Spotify, you can quickly set it up in the same way. However, some music applications have independent audio output settings and do not follow Microsoft's audio development standards. For these apps, you need to select Music Output (Maono Arena) as the input audio channel in their respective audio settings.\n\u00a0\n13.2 Setting the audio output within the music software\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Take Tidal as an example, if the \u201cApplication Audio Settings\u201d setting is unsuccessful, there will be prompts on how to solve the problem, you can click on \u201cthe solution\u201d or click on \u201cAudio Manual Settings\u201d to jump to the \u201cHow to set up audio output in music software\u201d help page.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The virtual channel in the main interface will show the name of the application that has been set up.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n14.\u00a0 Three mixing modes for Stream, HeadPhone and Chat\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The Arena has three mixing modes: Stream, Headphone and Chat, which correspond to Stream Input (Maono Arena) and Chat Input (Maono Arena) in the microphone options of the live streaming software or chat software, respectively. The \"Stream\" mode can be used for live streaming platforms, the \"Chat\" mode can be used for chat software, and the \"HeadPhone\" mode can be used for personal monitoring. We don't limit the use of a mode to a specific software, for example, the \"Chat\" mode can also be used for live streaming, \"Chat\" is just a code word. \n\u00a0\nHow to use these three modes during live streaming\n\u25cf\u00a0How do streamers set in Arena to make game teammates and the audience hear different sounds?\nFor instance, you may want to achieve the following during a live stream:\n\u25cf\u00a0The audience can only hear the streamer's voice and game sound effects.\n\u25cf\u00a0The conversation between the streamer and teammates is private, not entering the stream.\n\u25cf\u00a0The streamer can listen to personal music, without the music being heard by teammates or entering the stream.\n\u00a0\nPlatform Setup\uff1a\nLive Streaming Platform:\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Set the microphone to Stream Input (Maono Arena) and the speakers to Chat Output (Maono Arena). Then, in Arena's Application Audio Configuration, select the corresponding channel.\n\u00a0\nGaming Platform:\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Set the microphone to Chat Input (Maono Arena) and the speakers to Browser Output (Maono Arena). Then, in Arena's Application Audio Configuration, select the corresponding channel.\n(Since the live streaming platform's speakers are already set to Chat Output (Maono Arena), you can choose any channel other than Chat Output (Maono Arena) as the speaker output for other applications\u2014just remember to select the corresponding channel in Arena!)\n\u00a0\nArena Setup\uff1a\n\u00a0 \u00a0 1. In order to keep your teammates' voices out of the live streaming, you need to mute the Chat channel (which is the channel where the game's voices come in) in the \"Live\" mode.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 2. In order to make sure that your gaming teammates don't hear the live stream, but only your voice, mute all channels other than the microphone and mute the sound panel in the \"Chat\" mode.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 3. Switch the monitor to \"Headphone\" mode, you can adjust the volume of any channel to enjoy your own personal world!\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n 15.\u00a0 Sound Pad\n15.1 Sound Effect Playback\n\u00a0 \u00a0 We have provided several featured sound effects to play during the live streaming, such as applause, intro sting, cheers, and so on. You can click on the sound effects directly in the Sound Pad of Arena or in the sound effects panel of the G3 device, and the Sound Pad will show the progress of the current sound effect's playback.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The sound effect pads on the G3 device correspond exactly in position to those on the Arena software\u2019s sound effect panel. Clicking a pad in the Arena panel or pressing the corresponding pad on the G3 hardware will produce exactly the same effect.\n\u00a0\n15.2 Importing sound effects\n\u00a0 \u00a0 You can import some interesting special effect sounds or background music and trigger them when you interact with your teammates to make the interactive experience of your game live stream more exciting and entertaining.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u25cf\u00a0How to access the sound editing page\n\u00a0 \u00a0 There are two ways to access the sound effect editing page:\n\u25cf\u00a0When the sound effect's volume slider is expanded, right-click the corresponding sound effect Pad.\n\u25cf\u00a0When the sound effect's volume slider is collapsed, left-click the corresponding sound effect Pad.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 You can import sound effects into a file slot via the click-to-upload method. If a sound effect already occupies that slot, the system will prompt you to confirm replacement.\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Newly imported sound effects can have their display color and name modified. Existing sound effects also support customization of their color and name. The color you set will synchronize and be displayed on the G3 device.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n15.3 Exporting sound effects\n\u00a0 \u00a0 On the sound effect editing page, click the export icon in the upper-right corner to complete the export process, allowing you to quickly extract the sound effect file.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n15.4 Delete sound effects\n\u00a0 \u00a0 On the sound effect editing page, click the \"Delete\" icon in the upper-right corner to remove the corresponding sound effect. After deletion, the corresponding position in the sound effects module on the home page will become blank. Subsequent sound effects will not automatically shift forward to fill the gap, and this display state will also be synchronized to the G3 device.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n15.5 sound effects page\n\u00a0 \u00a0 The sound effects panel displays a maximum of 8 effects per page when the G3 device is not connected, with a total of 9 pages supported. When the G3 device is connected, the panel shows up to 6 effects per page. If you have more effects, you can import them on new pages, with a total of 12 pages supported, allowing for a cumulative total of 72 customizable sound effects.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n16.\u00a0 Shortcut Functions\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Arena supports three types of practical shortcuts, designed for sound effects, muting mix output channels, and adjusting the overall volume of mix output channels. They can significantly improve operating efficiency and make usage more convenient.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n16.1 Shortcuts page\n\u00a0 \u00a0 On the Arena home page, click Options and select Shortcut to enter the settings page. Here, you can configure the following shortcut groups:\n\u25cf\u00a0Shortcuts for triggering SoundPad effects and flipping pages.\n\u25cf\u00a0Shortcuts for muting mix output channels.\n\u25cf\u00a0Shortcuts for adjusting the master output volume of each mix monitoring channel.\nImportant: Remember to click the Save button after configuration, otherwise the settings will not take effect.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n16.2 Modify shortcut keys \n\u00a0 \u00a0 Click the corresponding location to bring up the edit box and modify the shortcut key directly.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n16.3 Global Shortcuts\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Global shortcuts can be freely configured. Check the \"Global Shortcuts\" button to enable the use of all shortcut keys even when Arena is running in the background. If left unchecked, the shortcuts will only take effect when the Arena application is open and in the foreground.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n16.4 Reset button\n\u00a0 \u00a0 After clicking the \"Reset\" button, all current shortcuts will be restored to their default values.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n17.\u00a0 Firmware Upgrade\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Arena supports firmware updates for both the microphone and the G3 device. If an updatable version is detected, a small yellow dot will appear in the upper-right corner of the Options button on the software's home page, serving as an upgrade notification.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\nFirmware Updade Page\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Open Arena homepage, click Options, select Firmware Updade to bring up the update pop-up window, which will display the information of the devices that need to be updated, and the version number shown in the pop-up window is the current version number of the firmware. When there are more than one device need to be updated, you can choose to update all of them, it will be updated in order.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0 \u00a0 If it is already the latest version, the pop-up window will show \"All devices have been updated to the latest firmware\".\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n18.\u00a0 Quit Setup\n\ud83d\udca1Method 1: Click Options and then select Quit Settings from the menu. Here, you can configure whether the software closes completely or minimizes to the system tray upon exit.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\ud83d\udca1Method 2: Click on the taskbar at the bottom right corner of the desktop, right-click Arena software, a small pop-up window will appear, click on Quit Settings to set up.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n19.\u00a0 Version information\n\u00a0 \u00a0 To check the version of the software or enter the official website, you can click Options - About pop-up version information pop-up window. You can see the current version of the software, if you click on the version number will jump to the final agreement page, where you can also view information about other products. You can also view other product information on this page.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n20.\u00a0 Autostart on boot\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Click on the taskbar in the lower-right corner of the desktop, right-click on the Arena software, a small pop-up window will appear, turn on the \"Autostart on boot\" switch.\n\nThe above image is for illustration purposes only.\n\u00a0","is_draft":"0","editor_type":"3","file_path":"","add_time":"1770276833","update_time":"1780910791"},"pure_content":"\u00a0\n\n\nIntroduction to Arena Usage Features\ud83d\udcd6\n1.\u00a0 Connect G3\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Open Arena and connect G3 to your computer using a USB-C cable. 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Part 1: Basic Connection & Recognition Issues<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Q1: The indicator light of the audio interface does not turn on after connecting to a computer?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A\uff1a<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
1\u3001<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>Replace the data cable: Only use the original USB-C cable<\/span><\/strong> (ordinary USB-C cables may only support charging but not data transmission, or may be incompatible due to different protocols).<\/p>\n
2\u3001<\/span><\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/span>Change the USB port: For desktop computers, connect to the rear USB ports<\/span><\/strong> (front USB ports have unstable power supply).<\/p>\n
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Q2: The indicator light of the audio interface does not turn on after connecting to a mobile phone, and the audio interface cannot be used with the phone?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A\uff1a<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span>G3 must be used with Arena software, which currently only supports Windows computers<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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Q3: No sound when recording on a computer after connecting the audio interface to a condenser microphone?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span>Check if the 48V phantom power<\/span><\/strong> on the audio interface is turned on; turn it on if not.<\/p>\n
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Q4: The computer cannot recognize the \"G3\" device after connecting the audio interface?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
1\u3001<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Check the cable: The connected USB-C cable must support data transmission<\/span><\/strong>, not just charging. It is recommended to use the USB-C cable included in the package.<\/p>\n
2\u3001<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Change the port: Try switching to another USB port on the computer.<\/p>\n
3\u3001<\/strong>Download the latest driver from the official website — restart the computer after installation.<\/p>\n
4\u3001<\/strong>For Windows computers, open Device Manager<\/span><\/strong>, go to Sound, video and game controllers<\/span><\/strong>, and check if G3 is disabled. Enable it if disabled.<\/p>\n
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Part 2: Button & Interface Functions<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Q5: What is the purpose of the Main out interface?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Connect to powered monitor speakers<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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Q6: How to enable the monitoring function of the audio interface?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
1\u3001<\/strong>Select Speaker - G3<\/span><\/strong> as the monitoring device in Arena to monitor the audio interface sound.<\/p>\n
2\u3001<\/strong>Note: Do not<\/span><\/strong> press the monitor button on G3 when selecting Speaker - G3 in Arena, otherwise you will hear double audio. The monitor button on G3 only works for microphones connected via XLR cables<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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Part 3: Software Usage<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Q7: How to connect and use Arena?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
1\u3001<\/strong>Open Arena and connect the G3 device.<\/p>\n
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2\u3001<\/span><\/strong>Select Speaker 2 - G3<\/span><\/strong> as the monitoring device.<\/p>\n
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3\u3001<\/strong>Different applications can be set to different channels.<\/p>\n
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4\u3001<\/strong>Mix monitoring can switch modes, and you can selectively route sound from different channels to PC-2<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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5\u3001<\/strong>No real-time monitoring is available when the Arena monitoring device is switched to Digital Audio Device PC2<\/span><\/strong>; sound can only be recorded on PC2 or streamed to PC2 live rooms.<\/p>\n
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Part 4: Sound Issues (No Sound, Abnormal Sound, Echo, etc.)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Q8: No sound for recording\/live streaming after connecting the audio interface to a computer?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
1\u3001<\/strong>Check if Arena is connected to G3, if the microphone in Arena is deleted or muted, and if the gain knob on G3 is adjusted to the 2 o’clock position<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
2\u3001<\/strong>Check if 2 - G3<\/span><\/strong> is selected as the computer’s audio input device, and verify the volume level.<\/p>\n
3\u3001<\/strong>Check if the audio input volume in third-party recording or live streaming software is too low or muted.<\/p>\n
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Q9: Static\/electric noise when the audio interface is connected to a computer?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
1\u3001<\/strong><\/span>Do not<\/span><\/strong> hold the microphone by hand; mount it on a stand.<\/p>\n
2\u3001<\/span><\/strong>Ensure the USB cable and XLR cable are securely connected to the microphone and interface.<\/p>\n
3\u3001<\/span>Do NOT use adapters!<\/span><\/strong> First, switch the USB port connected to the audio interface. For desktops, use rear USB ports.<\/p>\n
4\u3001<\/strong><\/span>Low noise from the audio interface itself or normal ambient sound: Use in a quieter environment.<\/p>\n
5\u3001<\/strong><\/span>Excessive microphone gain or noisy environment causes ambient sound to exceed the noise reduction threshold: Lower the microphone gain.<\/p>\n
6\u3001<\/span><\/strong>Aging computer ports, poor grounding, or aging power strips cause leakage and static: Test on another computer in a different environment, or try using with a mobile phone.<\/p>\n
7\u3001<\/span><\/strong>Strong electromagnetic interference from nearby devices (Wi-Fi, video lights): Move to a different location (e.g., from living room to bedroom).<\/p>\n
8\u3001<\/span><\/strong>Software incompatibility causes noise: Use the built-in Windows Voice Recorder, close third-party software to avoid conflicts or distortion from effects.<\/p>\n
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Q10: Microphone clipping (distorted\/loud sound)?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
1\u3001<\/strong>Check if the gain knob on the audio interface is set too high. The input lights of the 4 faders on the G3 panel will turn red<\/span><\/strong> if sound is overloaded. Adjust the input gain properly.<\/p>\n
2\u3001<\/strong>Check the computer’s sound settings and lower the audio input volume level if it is too high.<\/p>\n
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Part 5: Other FAQs<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Q11: Arena and Microphone Settings<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Open Arena and connect the microphone to the computer via a USB-C cable. A prompt will appear in the bottom-right corner when the microphone is successfully connected, and the microphone channel will show on the home page. Click the microphone icon on the interface to adjust related parameters. Currently supported models<\/span><\/strong>: PD200X, PD400X, DM30, DM30 (RGB), PD100X, PM450, DM50.<\/p>\n
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Q12: Why can<\/span>’<\/span>t I use Arena with a connected USB microphone?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Arena is a mixing software developed by Maono for its own microphones and audio interfaces, supporting quick adjustment of volume, gain, and other parameters. Third-party USB microphones are not directly supported<\/span><\/strong>; they must be connected via the G3 device<\/span><\/strong> to work with Arena.<\/p>\n
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Q13: How to use Live, Chat, and Headphone modes for live streaming: Set up separate audio for teammates and viewers?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Example: Viewers only hear your voice and game sound effects; you and teammates chat privately (not heard by viewers); you listen to your own music (not heard by teammates or viewers).<\/p>\n
Platform Settings<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n
1\u3001<\/span><\/strong>Live streaming platform: Microphone = Stream Input (Maono Arena)<\/span><\/strong>; Speaker = Chat Output (Maono Arena)<\/span><\/strong>; select the corresponding channel in Arena’s \"App Audio Settings\".<\/p>\n
2\u3001<\/strong> <\/span><\/span>Gaming platform: Microphone = Chat Input (Maono Arena)<\/span><\/strong>; Speaker = Browser Output (Maono Arena)<\/span><\/strong>; select the corresponding channel in Arena’s \"App Audio Settings\".<\/p>\n
3\u3001<\/strong>(Note: Do not select Chat Output (Maono Arena) for the gaming platform speaker, and remember to select the matching channel in Arena.)<\/p>\n
Arena Home Settings<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n
1\u3001<\/strong>In Live<\/span><\/strong> mode, mute the chat channel (game voice channel) so teammates’ voices do not go to the live stream.<\/p>\n
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2\u3001<\/strong>In Chat<\/span><\/strong> mode, mute all channels except the microphone and mute the sound panel so teammates only hear your voice.<\/p>\n
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3\u3001<\/strong>Switch monitoring to Headphone<\/span><\/strong> mode to freely adjust any channel volume for private listening.<\/p>\n
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Q14: How to perform a firmware upgrade?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
1\u3001<\/strong>Arena supports firmware upgrades for microphones and G3. A yellow dot<\/span><\/strong> on the top-right of the \"Options\" button on the Arena home page indicates an available update.<\/p>\n
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2\u3001Firmware Upgrade Page<\/span><\/strong>: Open Arena → click Options<\/span><\/strong> → select <\/span>Firmware Upgrade<\/span><\/strong> to open the upgrade window, which shows device information and current firmware version. For multiple devices, click upgrade for each device in sequence; the system will auto-complete upgrades in order.<\/p>\n
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3\u3001<\/strong>If already up to date, the window will show: All devices are updated to the latest firmware<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Note<\/span><\/strong>: Firmware upgrade requires two USB cables<\/span><\/strong> to connect PC1 and PC2<\/span><\/strong> to the computer simultaneously.<\/p>\n
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Q15: How to enable AI Noise Reduction on the G3?<\/h3>\n
Path<\/strong>: Arena → Options → G3 Settings → Noise Reduction → AI Noise Reduction<\/p>\n
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Q16: How to switch the light ring mode on the G3?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Path<\/strong>: Arena → Options → G3 Settings → Light Ring Control.<\/p>\n
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Q17: How to adjust the light brightness of the G3?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Path: Arena → Options → G3 Settings → Brightness <\/p>\n
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Q18: How to adjust the light color for mixing modes on G3?<\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Path<\/strong>: Arena → Options → G3 Settings → Mode Light Color.<\/p>\n
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Q19: How to adjust the mute button light color on G3?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Path<\/strong>: Arena → Options → G3 Settings → Mute Light Color<\/p>\n
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Q20: How to turn on\/off the lights for the noise cancellation and monitoring function keys on the G3?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Path<\/strong>: Arena → Options → G3 Settings → Noise Cancellation & Monitoring Function Keys (Off State)<\/p>\n
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Q21: How to move virtual channels on the Arena homepage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation:<\/strong> On the Arena homepage, left-click and hold the channel, then drag it to the desired position to adjust the order.<\/p>\n
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Q22: How to delete a virtual channel on the Arena homepage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation: In Stream mode on the Arena homepage, click the delete icon in the upper-right corner of the virtual channel.<\/p>\n
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Q23: How to add a virtual channel on the Arena homepage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation: In Stream mode, click Add Device at the end of the virtual channel list, then select the desired virtual channel.<\/p>\n
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Q24: How to mute a virtual channel on the Arena homepage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation: In Stream mode on the Arena homepage, click the mute icon at the upper right of the virtual channel.<\/p>\n
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Q25: How to turn on\/off the link function of virtual channels on the Arena homepage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation: In Chat and Headphone modes on the Arena homepage, there is a link switch below each virtual channel. Click it to turn the function on or off.<\/p>\n
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Q26: How to mute\/unmute mix monitor output on the Arena homepage?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation: In the mix monitor panel at the bottom-left of the Arena homepage, click the Stream, Chat, or Headphone mode icon to mute or unmute the corresponding mix monitor channel.<\/p>\n
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Q27: How to import sound effects?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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When the sound effect volume bar is expanded: Right-click the corresponding sound effect pad, then click File Choose<\/strong> to import.<\/li>\n
When the sound effect volume bar is collapsed: Left-click the corresponding sound effect pad, then click File Choose<\/strong> to import.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Q28: How to export sound effects?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation: On the sound effect editing page, click the export icon in the upper-right corner to complete the export.<\/p>\n
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Q29: How to delete sound effects?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Operation: On the sound effect editing page, click the Delete icon in the upper-right corner to remove the corresponding sound effect.<\/p>\n
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Q30: How to open the audio source management window?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Click Options<\/strong> on the top bar, then select Audio Source Management<\/strong> from the menu to open the window.<\/li>\n
Right-click the Arena icon in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of the desktop, then select Audio Source Management<\/strong> to open the window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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31. How to view the sound effect shortcuts?<\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation method:<\/strong> On the Arena main page, click Options<\/strong>, then select Shortcut<\/strong> to enter the shortcut key settings page. Choose SoundPad<\/strong> to view the shortcut keys for sound effects.<\/p>\n
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32. How to view the mute toggle shortcuts?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation method: On the Arena main page, click Options, select Shortcut to enter the shortcut key settings page, then choose Mute Toggle to view the corresponding shortcut keys.<\/p>\n
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33. How to view the volume control shortcuts?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Operation method: On the Arena main page, click Options, select Shortcut to enter the shortcut key settings page, then choose Volume Control to view the corresponding shortcut keys.<\/p>\n
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34\u3001What are the core functions of Arena’s three mixing channels: Stream, Chat, and Headphone?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The Stream and Chat mixing channels generate corresponding virtual channels (Stream Input and Chat Input) in third-party software. Their primary function is to route audio output to the live broadcast room. By contrast, the Headphone mixing channel has no matching virtual channel and is solely for personal monitoring.<\/div>\n
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35\u3001The G3 microphone shows level fluctuations on Arena, yet no human voice can be heard through headphones.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Turn up the corresponding fader of the G3 panel to maximum, and fully crank the headphone knob on the G3 unit.<\/li>\n
Max out the master output volume in the mixing monitoring section at the bottom left of Arena.<\/li>\n
Switch the monitoring device in the bottom right of Arena to Speakers (3-G3), and make sure this device is not muted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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36\u3001When playing sound effects via the G3 sound effect panel, the sound effects are audible in headphones, but the sound effect volume meter on Arena shows no fluctuation.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This is not a malfunction of Arena. The current audio routing is set to the stream mixing channel, which has been muted. All audio on the stream mixing channel cannot be monitored as a result.<\/p>\n
If you switch the monitoring target in the mixing monitoring panel at the bottom left from Stream to Chat or Headphone, you will be able to hear the sound effects normally. Even so, the sound effect volume meter will still not display any level movement.<\/p>\n
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37\u3001<\/strong>The accompaniment volume does not change at all when adjusting the faders on the G3 panel.<\/h3>\n
The Arena main page indicates the Headphone mixing channel is active, but the monitoring target in the mixing monitoring panel at the bottom left has been switched from Headphone to Stream.<\/p>\n
Under this state, adjusting faders on the G3 panel cannot control the volume. You have to adjust the volume slider located under Stream in the mixing monitoring panel instead.<\/p>\n
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38\u3001Why is there a discrepancy between the monitoring volume and the volume transmitted to PC2?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Stream, Chat and Headphone mixing channels in Arena’s monitoring section can each have their volume adjusted independently. You may select and activate any single mixing channel to send audio to PC2. If you monitor audio via the Stream mixing channel while sending audio from the Chat mixing channel to PC2, the volumes of these two separate channels will not match.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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39\u3001Why do the three mixing channels deliver different monitored volumes even when all faders on the Arena panel are turned up to maximum?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This is because the volume of each of the three channels in the mixing monitoring panel at the bottom left of Arena can independently adjust the master output volume for its corresponding mode.<\/p>\n
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40\u3001Why can I still hear backing tracks even after muting music, while my voice cannot be monitored though the microphone is unmuted?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
On Arena’s main interface, the Stream mixing channel shows that Microphone G3 is unmuted and the Music channel is muted. However, the mixing monitoring panel at the bottom left has been switched to the Chat mixing channel, so the audio settings of the Chat mixing channel take effect instead. See Figure 2.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>","pure_content":"Part 1: Basic Connection & Recognition Issues\nQ1: The indicator light of the audio interface does not turn on after connecting to a computer?\nA\uff1a\n1\u3001Replace the data cable: Only use the original USB-C cable\u00a0(ordinary USB-C cables may only support charging but not data transmission, or may be incompatible due to different protocols).\n2\u3001\u00a0Change the USB port: For desktop computers, connect to the rear USB ports (front USB ports have unstable power supply).\n\u00a0\nQ2: The indicator light of the audio interface does not turn on after connecting to a mobile phone, and the audio interface cannot be used with the phone?\nA\uff1a\n\u00a0G3 must be used with Arena software, which currently only supports Windows computers.\n\u00a0\nQ3: No sound when recording on a computer after connecting the audio interface to a condenser microphone?\nA:\n\u00a0Check if the 48V phantom power on the audio interface is turned on; turn it on if not.\n\u00a0\nQ4: The computer cannot recognize the \"G3\" device after connecting the audio interface?\nA:\n1\u3001\u00a0Check the cable: The connected USB-C cable must support data transmission, not just charging. It is recommended to use the USB-C cable included in the package.\n2\u3001\u00a0Change the port: Try switching to another USB port on the computer.\n3\u3001Download the latest driver from the official website \u2014 restart the computer after installation.\n4\u3001For Windows computers, open Device Manager, go to Sound, video and game controllers, and check if G3 is disabled. Enable it if disabled.\n\n\n\u00a0\nPart 2: Button & Interface Functions\nQ5: What is the purpose of the Main out interface?\nA:\u00a0Connect to powered monitor speakers.\n\n\u00a0\nQ6: How to enable the monitoring function of the audio interface?\nA:\n1\u3001Select Speaker - G3 as the monitoring device in Arena to monitor the audio interface sound.\n2\u3001Note: Do not\u00a0press the monitor button on G3 when selecting Speaker - G3 in Arena, otherwise you will hear double audio. The monitor button on G3 only works for microphones connected via XLR cables.\n\u00a0\nPart 3: Software Usage\nQ7: How to connect and use Arena?\nA:\n1\u3001Open Arena and connect the G3 device.\n\n2\u3001Select Speaker 2 - G3 as the monitoring device.\n\n3\u3001Different applications can be set to different channels.\n\n4\u3001Mix monitoring can switch modes, and you can selectively route sound from different channels to PC-2.\n\n5\u3001No real-time monitoring is available when the Arena monitoring device is switched to Digital Audio Device PC2; sound can only be recorded on PC2 or streamed to PC2 live rooms.\n\n\u00a0\nPart 4: Sound Issues (No Sound, Abnormal Sound, Echo, etc.)\nQ8: No sound for recording\/live streaming after connecting the audio interface to a computer?\nA:\n1\u3001Check if Arena is connected to G3, if the microphone in Arena is deleted or muted, and if the gain knob on G3 is adjusted to the 2 o\u2019clock position.\n2\u3001Check if 2 - G3 is selected as the computer\u2019s audio input device, and verify the volume level.\n3\u3001Check if the audio input volume in third-party recording or live streaming software is too low or muted.\n\n\u00a0\nQ9: Static\/electric noise when the audio interface is connected to a computer?\n1\u3001Do not\u00a0hold the microphone by hand; mount it on a stand.\n2\u3001Ensure the USB cable and XLR cable are securely connected to the microphone and interface.\n3\u3001Do NOT use adapters!\u00a0First, switch the USB port connected to the audio interface. For desktops, use rear USB ports.\n4\u3001Low noise from the audio interface itself or normal ambient sound: Use in a quieter environment.\n5\u3001Excessive microphone gain or noisy environment causes ambient sound to exceed the noise reduction threshold: Lower the microphone gain.\n6\u3001Aging computer ports, poor grounding, or aging power strips cause leakage and static: Test on another computer in a different environment, or try using with a mobile phone.\n7\u3001Strong electromagnetic interference from nearby devices (Wi-Fi, video lights): Move to a different location (e.g., from living room to bedroom).\n8\u3001Software incompatibility causes noise: Use the built-in Windows Voice Recorder, close third-party software to avoid conflicts or distortion from effects.\n\u00a0\nQ10: Microphone clipping (distorted\/loud sound)?\nA:\n1\u3001Check if the gain knob on the audio interface is set too high. The input lights of the 4 faders on the G3 panel will turn red if sound is overloaded. Adjust the input gain properly.\n2\u3001Check the computer\u2019s sound settings and lower the audio input volume level if it is too high.\n\n\u00a0\nPart 5: Other FAQs\nQ11: Arena and Microphone Settings\nA:\nOpen Arena and connect the microphone to the computer via a USB-C cable. A prompt will appear in the bottom-right corner when the microphone is successfully connected, and the microphone channel will show on the home page. Click the microphone icon on the interface to adjust related parameters. Currently supported models: PD200X, PD400X, DM30, DM30 (RGB), PD100X, PM450, DM50.\n\n\u00a0\nQ12: Why can\u2019t I use Arena with a connected USB microphone?\nA:\nArena is a mixing software developed by Maono for its own microphones and audio interfaces, supporting quick adjustment of volume, gain, and other parameters. Third-party USB microphones are not directly supported; they must be connected via the G3 device to work with Arena.\n\n\u00a0\nQ13: How to use Live, Chat, and Headphone modes for live streaming: Set up separate audio for teammates and viewers?\nA:\nExample: Viewers only hear your voice and game sound effects; you and teammates chat privately (not heard by viewers); you listen to your own music (not heard by teammates or viewers).\nPlatform Settings:\n1\u3001Live streaming platform: Microphone = Stream Input (Maono Arena); Speaker = Chat Output (Maono Arena); select the corresponding channel in Arena\u2019s \"App Audio Settings\".\n2\u3001\u00a0Gaming platform: Microphone = Chat Input (Maono Arena); Speaker = Browser Output (Maono Arena); select the corresponding channel in Arena\u2019s \"App Audio Settings\".\n3\u3001(Note: Do not select Chat Output (Maono Arena) for the gaming platform speaker, and remember to select the matching channel in Arena.)\nArena Home Settings:\n1\u3001In Live mode, mute the chat channel (game voice channel) so teammates\u2019 voices do not go to the live stream.\n\n2\u3001In Chat mode, mute all channels except the microphone and mute the sound panel so teammates only hear your voice.\n\n3\u3001Switch monitoring to Headphone mode to freely adjust any channel volume for private listening.\n\n\u00a0\nQ14: How to perform a firmware upgrade?\nA:\n1\u3001Arena supports firmware upgrades for microphones and G3. A yellow dot on the top-right of the \"Options\" button on the Arena home page indicates an available update.\n\n2\u3001Firmware Upgrade Page: Open Arena \u2192 click Options\u00a0\u2192 select Firmware Upgrade to open the upgrade window, which shows device information and current firmware version. For multiple devices, click upgrade for each device in sequence; the system will auto-complete upgrades in order.\n\n3\u3001If already up to date, the window will show: All devices are updated to the latest firmware.\nNote: Firmware upgrade requires two USB cables\u00a0to connect PC1 and PC2 to the computer simultaneously.\n\u00a0\nQ15: How to enable AI Noise Reduction on the G3?\nPath: Arena \u2192 Options \u2192 G3 Settings \u2192 Noise Reduction \u2192 AI Noise Reduction\n\n\u00a0\nQ16: How to switch the light ring mode on the G3?\nA:\nPath: Arena \u2192 Options \u2192 G3 Settings \u2192 Light Ring Control.\n\n\u00a0\nQ17: How to adjust the light brightness of the G3?\nA:\nPath: Arena \u2192 Options \u2192 G3 Settings \u2192 Brightness\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\nQ18: How to adjust the light color for mixing modes on G3?\nA:\nPath: Arena \u2192 Options \u2192 G3 Settings \u2192\u00a0 Mode Light Color.\n\n\u00a0\nQ19: How to adjust the mute button light color on G3?\nA:\nPath: Arena \u2192 Options \u2192 G3 Settings \u2192 Mute\u00a0 Light Color\n\n\u00a0\nQ20: How to turn on\/off the lights for the noise cancellation and monitoring function keys on the G3?\nA:\nPath: Arena \u2192 Options \u2192 G3 Settings \u2192 Noise Cancellation & Monitoring Function Keys (Off State)\n\n\u00a0\nQ21: How to move virtual channels on the Arena homepage?\nA:\nOperation: On the Arena homepage, left-click and hold the channel, then drag it to the desired position to adjust the order.\n\u00a0\nQ22: How to delete a virtual channel on the Arena homepage?\nA:\nOperation: In Stream mode on the Arena homepage, click the delete icon in the upper-right corner of the virtual channel.\n\n\u00a0\nQ23: How to add a virtual channel on the Arena homepage?\nA:\nOperation: In Stream mode, click Add Device at the end of the virtual channel list, then select the desired virtual channel.\n\n\u00a0\nQ24: How to mute a virtual channel on the Arena homepage?\nA:\nOperation: In Stream mode on the Arena homepage, click the mute icon at the upper right of the virtual channel.\n\n\u00a0\nQ25: How to turn on\/off the link function of virtual channels on the Arena homepage?\nA:\nOperation: In Chat and Headphone modes on the Arena homepage, there is a link switch below each virtual channel. Click it to turn the function on or off.\n\n\u00a0\nQ26: How to mute\/unmute mix monitor output on the Arena homepage?\nA:\nOperation: In the mix monitor panel at the bottom-left of the Arena homepage, click the Stream, Chat, or Headphone mode icon to mute or unmute the corresponding mix monitor channel.\n\n\u00a0\nQ27: How to import sound effects?\n\nOperation:\n\n\n\nWhen the sound effect volume bar is expanded: Right-click the corresponding sound effect pad, then click File Choose to import.\nWhen the sound effect volume bar is collapsed: Left-click the corresponding sound effect pad, then click File Choose to import.\n\n\n\n\u00a0\nQ28: How to export sound effects?\nA:\nOperation: On the sound effect editing page, click the export icon in the upper-right corner to complete the export.\n\n\u00a0\nQ29: How to delete sound effects?\n\nA:\nOperation: On the sound effect editing page, click the Delete icon in the upper-right corner to remove the corresponding sound effect.\n\n\u00a0\nQ30: How to open the audio source management window?\n\nOperation:\n\n\n\nClick Options on the top bar, then select Audio Source Management from the menu to open the window.\nRight-click the Arena icon in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of the desktop, then select Audio Source Management to open the window.\n\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n31. How to view the sound effect shortcuts?\nA:\nOperation method: On the Arena main page, click Options, then select Shortcut to enter the shortcut key settings page. Choose SoundPad to view the shortcut keys for sound effects.\n\n\u00a0\n32. How to view the mute toggle shortcuts?\nA:\nOperation method: On the Arena main page, click Options, select Shortcut to enter the shortcut key settings page, then choose Mute Toggle to view the corresponding shortcut keys.\n\n\u00a0\n33. How to view the volume control shortcuts?\nA:\nOperation method: On the Arena main page, click Options, select Shortcut to enter the shortcut key settings page, then choose Volume Control to view the corresponding shortcut keys.\n\n\u00a0\n\n34\u3001What are the core functions of Arena\u2019s three mixing channels: Stream, Chat, and Headphone?\n\n\nThe Stream and Chat mixing channels generate corresponding virtual channels (Stream Input and Chat Input) in third-party software. Their primary function is to route audio output to the live broadcast room. By contrast, the Headphone mixing channel has no matching virtual channel and is solely for personal monitoring.\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\n35\u3001The G3 microphone shows level fluctuations on Arena, yet no human voice can be heard through headphones.\n\nTurn up the corresponding fader of the G3 panel to maximum, and fully crank the headphone knob on the G3 unit.\nMax out the master output volume in the mixing monitoring section at the bottom left of Arena.\nSwitch the monitoring device in the bottom right of Arena to Speakers (3-G3), and make sure this device is not muted.\n\n\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\n36\u3001When playing sound effects via the G3 sound effect panel, the sound effects are audible in headphones, but the sound effect volume meter on Arena shows no fluctuation.\nThis is not a malfunction of Arena. The current audio routing is set to the stream mixing channel, which has been muted. All audio on the stream mixing channel cannot be monitored as a result.\n\u00a0If you switch the monitoring target in the mixing monitoring panel at the bottom left from Stream to Chat or Headphone, you will be able to hear the sound effects normally. Even so, the sound effect volume meter will still not display any level movement.\n\n\u00a0\n37\u3001The accompaniment volume does not change at all when adjusting the faders on the G3 panel.\nThe Arena main page indicates the Headphone mixing channel is active, but the monitoring target in the mixing monitoring panel at the bottom left has been switched from Headphone to Stream.\nUnder this state, adjusting faders on the G3 panel cannot control the volume. You have to adjust the volume slider located under Stream in the mixing monitoring panel instead.\n\n\u00a0\n38\u3001Why is there a discrepancy between the monitoring volume and the volume transmitted to PC2?\nThe Stream, Chat and Headphone mixing channels in Arena\u2019s monitoring section can each have their volume adjusted independently. You may select and activate any single mixing channel to send audio to PC2. If you monitor audio via the Stream mixing channel while sending audio from the Chat mixing channel to PC2, the volumes of these two separate channels will not match.\n\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\n39\u3001Why do the three mixing channels deliver different monitored volumes even when all faders on the Arena panel are turned up to maximum?\nThis is because the volume of each of the three channels in the mixing monitoring panel at the bottom left of Arena can independently adjust the master output volume for its corresponding mode.\n\n\u00a0\n40\u3001Why can I still hear backing tracks even after muting music, while my voice cannot be monitored though the microphone is unmuted?\nOn Arena\u2019s main interface, the Stream mixing channel shows that Microphone G3 is unmuted and the Music channel is muted. However, the mixing monitoring panel at the bottom left has been switched to the Chat mixing channel, so the audio settings of the Chat mixing channel take effect instead. 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How to use Stream Mode, Chat Mode and Headphone Mode in live streaming: Build an audio separation setup where teammates and viewers hear different audio feeds<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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