You can use any XLR microphone with the Maono G1 NEO Gaming Audio Mixer, including a Rode microphone. The mixer supports both dynamic and condenser microphones via the XLR connection and offers 48V phantom power for condenser microphones. It is not necessary to use a Maono microphone.

Yes, you can connect the Maono G1 NEO to your PC with a USB-A port, even if the device itself has a USB-C output. Here are the steps you can follow: - Use a USB-C to USB-A adapter or a USB-C to USB-A cable to make the connection. These adapters and cables are widely available and easy to find. - Plug the USB-C end of the cable or adapter into the Maono G1 NEO and the USB-A end into an available USB-A port on your PC. This should enable a smooth connection and allow the Maono G1 NEO to be operated via the USB-A port on your PC.

Yes, you can hear the sound of your PS5 and your PC on your headset at the same time when you use the Maonocaster G1 NEO Gaming Audio Mixer. - The G1 NEO supports Bluetooth inputs that allow you to connect your smartphone or other Bluetooth-enabled device, such as a PS5 via Bluetooth. - It also has a USB-C connection that allows you to connect it to your PC. - The functions such as loopback and direct monitoring allow you to mix and monitor multiple audio sources in real time, making it possible to hear the sound from both devices on your headset.