BEACN Studio – USB XLR Audio Interface for Creators, built in DSP mic chain, ultra-low-noise preamp, mutli-channel dual PC and console USB-C connections, for Streaming, Gaming, and Podcasting (White)

I have been an avid Beacn Mix Create user for over a year now, and when the studio came out for my XLR mic I was so excited. It took me a few months (and a 15% off discount) to finally buy it because of how I've seen the reviews go, but I have loved my Mix Create and wanted to have better control over my mic without switching to a USB mic.To start, the device itself was surprising. I knew it was a little block, but I wasn't expecting it to be the size it is. I knew from other reviews that it would be this plastic shell, similar to the Mix Create, but the size was larger than I expected. The one knob on it is my least favorite thing just because of how the button presses in. I wish it had a similar feel to the button on the Mix Create because I hate how the button sounds being pushed in and how plastic it feels.Another thing I haven't seen people talk about is how it only has a headphone jack in the back, which I love and use every day, but I wish they had a secondary Line Out for my speakers. I have 3 ways of listening to stuff on my PC (my IEMS plugged into the back of the device, my wireless USB headset, and my speakers), but the beacn device only has a way to do 2. This wasn't an issue previously with my old mixer as it had Line Out and a headphone jack, but moving over to BEACN completely has taken that from me. Very small loss, but still one worth mentioning.Now for the Software, the reason I chose to purchase this device, it is a 10/10 experience. My mic has never sounded so crisp and professional. I love the noise suppression as it will take out any keyboard clips or car honks on the street. That along with all the other features that the software will help walk you through, makes it worth every penny.My only complaint here is that when I turn my computer back on after having it off the app itself will turn on phantom power. I have a mic that doesn't need phantom power and it can damage a mic if it is on when it shouldn't be so I really wish they put it as a switch on the physical device instead of in the app. I save my profile every night before turning my PC off with phantom power off but somehow it always comes back on. Just something to be aware of for newcomers. Hopefully this can be fixed in an update as I know the BEACN team is always innovating but worth noting at the time of my review.I'm still going to give this device 5 stars as it does everything I need, and I think BEACN will continue to make great equipment and learn from these problems. I know I'll be along for the journey!

I bought this after coming from a GoXLR Mini and I had mixed feelings at first. But all the negatives were resolved after continuing to use the Beacn for a few weeks.My use case is for live streaming games to YouTube and Twitch. I have a semi multi PC setup and I'm very particular about controlling which sounds go to which streams and recording tracks. That's where this device excels! I have far more digital "channels" than I need. I can control which sounds sources go to which outputs (the Mix Create helps control on the fly). I set up multi track recording in OBS so I can isolate my mic, game, music, sound effects, and chat for editing later.Here's some organized thoughts:Quality- Very lightweight (almost cheap feeling).- Button feels hollow.- Dial has little resistance.- Pickup is very clean and powerful.Ease of Use- Mic setup is really easy for beginners to get good sound. At the same time, it's a bit tricky for experienced audio engineers to dial in perfectly. I'm several months in and still tweaking mic settings.- Clip guard works flawlessly.Features- If you need the unique combination of features designed for multi PC use and ease of mic setup options, then this is for you.- If you already have your mic set up the way you want and don't have a multi PC setup, this will be overpriced.Customer Service- Amazing! I've had a couple exchanges with Beacn to report bugs and they've been very receptive, courteous, and quick to respond.Software- Speaking of bugs, I've encountered a few. The company is new and the hardware is the first iteration. Expect edge case bugs. That being said, the software team has been really on top of it and I have no complaints. Just know what you're getting into.

This product is mainly designed for streamers in mind because of the whole way it is designed from the one input mic to the control software it requires to use it. The software is crucial for this product to function well and actually works really well out of the box for transmitting signals from different sources and kèeping everything organized. The software works well you just download it and everything connects easily and well including from my phone. The high gain mic preamp works well for recording voice as was promised. This audio interface seems great on the surface for different kinds of applications, but musicians beware... All the specs it has may be true but if you wanna make music with this I would recommend something else.The problem for me as a musician is unfortunately I can't mix properly with this audio driver as is. It's too quiet and produces an inaccurate soundstage. Every time I mixed with it it was too loud and I couldn't hear the details like I could with my other audio interface. So if you are just streaming I would recommend it, but if you are a musician I would try something else in a similar price range.

Great interface for a 2PC Streaming set up! Allows you to manage and control audio from both PCs without any extra third party apps, which was a welcome surprise! Sound is great and the app is easy to use.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Terrible product, never worked once, support is nearly non existent. Complete waste of money, also messed up the audio on pc, to the point where i had to reset my pc. I had it set up properly and everything, did not work. Do yourself a favor and use an elgato product and use wave link, way easier and better. I also had 2 completely up to date computers i was attemping to use it with, as stated, did not work.