GoXLR MINI Online Broadcast Mixer with USB/Audio Interface and Midas Preamp, Officially Supported on Windows

This is an utterly fantastic device. If you are a streamer, this will seriously up your stream quality when paired with a quality mic. Background: I'm a semi-regular Twitch streamer and also a software engineer and digital recording nerd. I have high standards for digital audio equipment. In the past, I've used Presonus, Alesis, and Focusrite USB and firewire audio interfaces, the dbx 286s processor that everybody uses, Behringer X AIR mixers, and even a full size X32 mixer for a few days until I realized what overkill that was for producing a stream :-P My GoXLR Mini is replacing about 3x its dollar value in high-quality preamps, outboard processors, and interfaces, and I couldn't be happier with it. The built-in preamp is high quality and has more then enough gain for my PR40 without needing a Cloudlifter. The included gate, compressor, and EQ help make your voice clear, clean, and consistent. And, although it looks like you only get 4 inputs due to the 4 faders, you actually get quite a bit more I/O than it appears - the GoXLR Mini adds 5 virtual output devices, plus the hardware mic in, line in, and optical in, and you can flexibly route all of these and re-map the faders in the GoXLR app however you like. I'm appreciative of the ability to configure the lights to act as meters, and the full audio engineer-level control over parameters like compression ratio and gate attack & release timing. They also thoughtfully beat me to a feature request by allowing you to map the headphone output level as a fader, even though it's an output and not an input. I have a few niggles / feature requests, many of which were acknowledged by TC on their Discord server and are planned soon: 1) StreamDeck integration - natural pairing for a device like this. ** UPDATE: This is available now. ** 2) Making the 'cough' button a toggle instead of a momentary switch. ** UPDATE: This is available now. ** 3) Visual cues when configuring the gate and compressor to see when they're kicking in. No ETA but acknowledged by TC. 4) The app is helpful and the ability to mix ALL of the inputs and outputs in one place is great. However, there's no minimal 'mixer only' view in the app, so if you want to keep the mixer handy, you have to also waste screen space showing the profile load/save and a picture of the device itself. At $500, the GoXLR was expensive and had features that were cool as a novelty but unnecessary. At $250, TC has hit this offering out of the park.

Good item. Works well

After a year of experience, I have edited my review to share my observations, and why I still would justify buying the GO XLR mini over the other options I tried (like Blue Yeti X with Logitech G-Hub or Voicemeeter or M-Audio or MOTU M2). -The preamp is loud and has a superior tone compared to other preamps I have used. I don’t have a great voice, and this makes me sound good on any mic, which says a lot. It’s full, warm, and balanced and retains a lot of coloration and character in my recordings. The noise is not loud at all. I've had quieter self noise on the MOTU M2, but it makes my voice sound a tad muffled. I find the GOXLR Midas preamps have the best balance and sound quality. -EQ, compressor, noise gate, and mix: The EQ, compressor, and noise gate is just minimum customization for pre-processing. It allows for just enough, but it felt limited. In a sense, it’s better that way because if I just customize minimally, I can avoid over-processing and sounding unnatural. It also means that it’s a little easy to over-process if settings are too high. -EQ works great. I found that my settings with different mics are fairly consistent with my surroundings and my voice. Was able to tame some of the annoying clicks, sibilance, room reverb, boom/rumble a tad while retaining the high/mids/lows I need. The GOXLR mini only has 6 frequencies to EQ, so it does feel a tad limited, but at least can do the minimum I require. The normal GOXLR has more options (but bigger and more expensive). -The compressor is so strong it’s too easy to screw it up. I had my attack too low and release too high with not enough make-up gain for the longest time that sometimes it produced a pumping noise. I found out that the attack and release has to be closer to the lower middle end, with a tad higher make-up gain for best results. For low compression, I found 2.5:1 works quite naturally. For higher compression, 4:1 works best overall. Just real sweet without distracting booms. -The noise gate settings are strong, but if slightly adjusted, works great without sounding distracting or taking away from my voice. It’s so strong in fact that I leave it in the minimum settings and it does a great job. Any higher will ruin the quality. -Mixing: Sometimes I have music streaming from my phone in the background. It’s cool to adjust once in awhile for effect. Usually keep it at 35%. -Live monitoring/Playback: The preamp hiss is so loud, I had to buy a 3.5mm filter to get more accurate live monitoring/playback. And it can get LOUD. If not careful, the live monitoring can get so loud it can create an echo or feedback on the mic, or worse yet, hurt my ears. Gotta keep it turned down. Gotta have the filter to cut down the hissing noise. Just to be clear, the hiss is not recorded. -Interface/Menu/Sliders: The software menu isn’t too confusing. It can be used to customize LED settings or save other mic profiles. Using the sliders is fairly straightforward. I find the soft buttons of the mute and bleep to be pleasing to the touch. The Go XLR menu interface is great because it’s not a resource hog, but rather a control center with minimum resource drain because the actual processing is done onboard the Go XLR mini itself, which also makes for smoother output. -Build: It feels sturdy but like all interfaces, it’s a bit clunky and can be awkward to place on a desk. The GOXLR mini is just slightly bigger than the other 2 audio interfaces I used. For $200, the GOXLR is a better deal than all other audio interface and processor combos. High quality audio and pre-processing all in one package. The ONLY issue some people may have with it that I can think of, is that there is only 1 mic XLR input. If you want to podcast with multiple people on one device, this would be a hard no. For my usage scenario: 10/10 - I do not need any other device.

Score: 9.3/10 TC Helicon's GoXLR Mini Online Broadcast Mixer is a game-changer for streamers, podcasters, and content creators alike. Offering superior sound quality, flexibility, and user-friendly features in a compact package, this product achieves a score of 9.3 out of 10. The GoXLR Mini is equipped with a high-quality Midas preamp that ensures excellent sound quality. Whether you're a streamer talking over gameplay or a podcaster interviewing a guest, the preamp provides pristine audio capture, enhancing your broadcast's professionalism. One of the standout features of the GoXLR Mini is its USB/audio interface. This allows for seamless integration with your computer, effectively managing your audio sources and outputs. The intuitive TC Helicon software gives you precise control over audio routing, making it easy to mix, fade, and mute your audio sources. The device is designed with user convenience in mind. Physical controls are available for all essential functions, allowing for on-the-fly adjustments during a live stream or recording. With dedicated knobs for microphone gain, headphone volume, and mute buttons, you have direct control over your audio at your fingertips. The build quality of the GoXLR Mini is impressive. The unit feels sturdy and well-built, offering durability that will endure long-term usage. The compact design makes it a perfect fit for any workstation, even when desk space is limited. The GoXLR Mini, however, does not include the voice-changing and sampling features found in its larger counterpart, the GoXLR. While this might be a downside for users who need these features, it is not a deal-breaker considering the Mini’s superior performance in core functions at a more affordable price. In conclusion, the TC Helicon GoXLR Mini is an outstanding online broadcast mixer that strikes a perfect balance between quality, functionality, and price. It offers premium audio control in a compact and user-friendly design, which makes it an invaluable tool for any content creator. Despite a few features missing compared to its larger sibling, its overall performance, build quality, and value proposition make it a highly recommended piece of gear in the content creation toolkit.

Was soll man noch über das GO XLR Mini schreiben? Das Produkt ist einwandfrei verarbeitet, das Gerät wiegt wirklich viel, was für eine hohe Qualität spricht und die ist auch wirklich vorhanden. Der Midas Preamp ist fantastisch, er rauscht so gut wie gar nicht (ich habe auf jeden Fall noch nichts gehört) und hat dabei eine klasse Verstärkerleistung von sagenhaften 75 DB !!! Damit lassen sich auch Mikrofon Kandidaten vom Schlage eines Shure SM7B oder Rode Podmic, einwandfrei betreiben und das ohne zusätzlichen Inlineverstärker. Leider gibt es keinerlei Bedienungsanleitung in der Verpackung, es wird lediglich ein USB-B auf USB-A Kabel zum Anschluss an den PC, sowie das Go XLR Mini selbst mitgeliefert. Der QR Code zum Hersteller, der auf der Verpackung ersichtlich ist, führt ins nichts. Um hier weiter zu kommen, muss man im world wide web selbst nach der Software dieses Gerätes suchen. Die Einrichtung war entsprechend schmerzend (lernen durch schmerzen), denn erst einmal begrüßte einen das Go-XLR mit einer Fehlermeldung, die dann nach einem Firmware Update des selbigen, nicht mehr auftrat, Gott sei dank. Nach mehreren Installation ging es dann ins Einstellmenü des Go XLR Mini. Was einen hier erwartet erschlägt dich im ersten Moment einfach nur noch, leider ist die Sprachauswahl nur zwischen chinesisch und englisch wählbar, hier würde ich mir noch ein paar mehr Sprachen wünschen. Es gibt schier hunderte von Einstellmöglichkeiten, angefangen vom Mikrofon, über den Mixer, die Grundkonfiguration, das Lightning, das Routing und das System selbst. Es gibt für viele Dinge einen digitalen Equalizer, Schieberegler hier und Schieberegler dort. Hat man das System dann endlich verstanden, kann man den Ton bis ins kleinste Detail einstellen, VST Plugins brauchst du in deinem System ab jetzt nicht mehr und das ist wirklich klasse. Das Go XLR Mini ermöglicht dir die volle Ton Kontrolle über deinen Live Stream, alles wo du vorher aus dem Game oder aus den Anwendungen springen musstest, kannst du ab jetzt vergessen, denn mit einem einfachen verstellen auf einem der Schieberregler, hast du mit dem Go XLR mini alles erledigt. Und das alles mit einer fantastischen Tonqualität, dank Midas Preamp und der anderen technischen Ausstattung vom Go XLR Mini. Sehr zu empfehlen.

Il TC Helicon GoXLR MINI è un must-have per tutti gli streamer, broadcaster e creatori di contenuti online che cercano di portare il proprio audio al livello successivo. Questo sistema desktop "Go live" offre un controllo immediato e intuitivo sul tuo audio, permettendoti di raggiungere un audio di alta qualità senza sforzo. Una delle caratteristiche più sorprendenti del GoXLR MINI è il mixaggio basato su USB. Con controlli semplici e facili da usare, sarai in grado di gestire tutto il tuo audio in modo efficiente e professionale. Non importa se stai trasmettendo una sessione di gioco o conducendo un podcast, questo mixer ti darà il controllo totale. Il preamplificatore MIDAS di qualità da studio è un vero gioiello in questo mixer. Con equalizzazione, compressione e gating integrati, aiuterà la tua voce a suonare al meglio, garantendo un audio pulito e professionale. Questo è particolarmente utile per eliminare rumori indesiderati e migliorare la chiarezza della tua voce. L'app per PC GoXLR per Windows è un altro grande punto di forza di questo dispositivo. Ti consente di controllare e richiamare tutte le tue impostazioni preferite con facilità, garantendo una configurazione personalizzata per ogni situazione. Tuttavia, è importante notare che l'app è richiesta per sfruttare appieno la funzionalità del mixer. È importante notare che il GoXLR MINI è supportato ufficialmente solo su Windows 7, 8, 10 e 11. Non è compatibile con Linux e macOS, quindi assicurati di avere il sistema operativo corretto prima di fare l'acquisto. In conclusione, il TC Helicon Mixer di trasmissione online GoXLR MINI è un dispositivo essenziale per chiunque si dedichi allo streaming, alla trasmissione online o alla creazione di contenuti. Con il suo mixaggio USB intuitivo, il preamplificatore MIDAS di alta qualità e l'app di controllo personalizzato, è un investimento che farà davvero la differenza nella qualità del tuo audio. Se cerchi una soluzione professionale per il tuo audio online, questo è il mixer da considerare.

GoXLR mini aynı elgato wave xlr gibi yayıncı odaklı bir mikser. Özellikle XLR mikrofonları PC'ye rahatça ve arada cloudlifter gibi parçalar olmadan bağlamak için biçilmiş kaftan. Ürün müzisyenler, sanatçılar için pek değil. Daha çok oyun yayıncıları ve podcasterlar için. Konuya aşırı hakim olmanız gerekmiyor, pc'ye usb ile bağlanıyor. Üstünde hem usb, hem xlr hem de standart 3.5 jackler var. Pre-amp'e sahip. Cloudlifter-fethead gibi aparat ihtiyacını ortadan kaldırıyor. Gene yayıncılar için neredeyse yok denecek bir dip sese sahip. Aklınıza gelebilecek en kaliteli headset'lerden(oyuncular-yayıncılara özel olanlar) kat kat üstün bir performans sunuyor. PC'de çok düzgün çalışan bir yazılımı var, içinde yeterli miktarda EQ ayarı da mevcut. İnternette rahatlıkla goxlr ayarları bulabiliyorsunuz. Ben Shure MV7 dinamik mikrofon ile kullanıyordum ancak şimdi mikrofonu iade edip sadece xlr çıkışı olan MV7X modeline geçiş yapacağım (xlr performansı ne yazık ki daha pahalı olan mv7'den daha iyi. MV7 miksersiz-kendi yazılımı ile kullanıma çok daha uygun) Büyük modeli kadar atanabilecek tuşları yok, kabaca diğer modelin zaten yarısı kadar ancak fiyatı çok daha uygun. normalde büyük 400 dolar mini 250 dolar gibi olması gerekirken burada 1600 liraya miniyi alabiliyorsunuz. Üstündeki sansür tuşu yayınlarda küfürlerinizi hızla anlık olarak sansürlemek için çok iyi iş çıkarıyor. PC'ye bağlandığında 4 ayrı ses kartı gibi gösteriyor kendini, bu sayede hangi seslerin yayına gidip gitmeyeceğini çok rahat ayarlayabiliyorsunuz. Bu arada slider'ları da büyük modelden farklı olarak motorsuz. RGB renk ataması yapabiliyor ve profil olarak tüm ayarlarla birlikte kaydedebiliyorsunuz. Ortalama üstü bir malzeme kalitesi var. Yayıncılığını bir adım öteye taşımak isteyenler için ideal.

The TC Helicon GoXLR MINI Online Broadcast Mixer is an absolute game-changer for content creators and broadcasters. Packed with features and capabilities that enhance audio quality, convenience, and control, this mixer has truly raised the bar in online broadcasting. First and foremost, the Midas preamp is a standout feature. It delivers unparalleled audio clarity and warmth, ensuring that my voice sounds rich and professional. The audio quality improvement over built-in soundcards is immediately noticeable, making my streams, podcasts, and recordings more engaging and immersive for my audience. The versatility of the GoXLR MINI is remarkable. The USB/Audio Interface offers seamless integration with my computer, enabling me to manage audio sources, control levels, and fine-tune effects with ease. The intuitive software interface empowers me to create custom vocal effects, adjust EQ settings, and add live audio enhancements without any hassle. The tactile and ergonomic design of the physical mixer unit is a highlight. The array of dedicated buttons for different audio functions, mute controls, and customizable faders makes adjusting audio levels on-the-fly effortless. The physical layout is intuitive and user-friendly, allowing me to concentrate on content creation without getting bogged down by complex technicalities. One of the most significant advantages of the GoXLR MINI is its compatibility with various streaming platforms and software applications. Whether I'm live streaming on Twitch, recording podcasts, or engaging with my audience on YouTube, the mixer seamlessly integrates with my workflow, resulting in consistently superior audio quality. While the price point of £150 might be an investment, the TC Helicon GoXLR MINI Broadcast Mixer offers unmatched value for its features and performance. It's an essential tool for broadcasters and content creators who prioritize audio excellence and wish to elevate their production quality. In conclusion, the TC Helicon GoXLR MINI Online Broadcast Mixer is a transformative tool that has revolutionized my broadcasting experience. Its exceptional audio quality, versatile features, intuitive physical design, and seamless software integration make it a must-have for anyone seeking to enhance their content with professional-grade audio. While it might be pricier than entry-level options, its capabilities and value justify the investment for serious broadcasters and content creators aiming for the highest standards of quality and engagement.