TC Helicon GoXLR Revolutionary Online Broadcaster Platform with 4-Channel Mixer, Motorized Faders, Sound Board and Vocal Effects, Supports Windows 7, 8, 10 & 11, Black

As I mentioned in a previous review, I do stream here and there strictly for fun and I don't take it super seriously. I was previously using the MV7 in USB mode, but I got talked into buying the GoXLR by a friend as they had nothing but good things to say about it, and that he didn't regret purchasing it at all. I was getting pretty fed up with the issue I was having with the MV7 (feel free to refer to my review of the mic for more info on my experience with it, but long story short, the gain level I set would reset back to the max level whenever I would restart my PC) - so I wanted to switch to XLR to remedy the issue, and I felt like the GoXLR was a good option as it also cut out the need to use submixes in OBS as I was able to get rid of the virtual cables I was using since all of that work is done on the GoXLR. The best part of the GoXLR is the fact it has the following built in: Noise gate, EQ, compressor and de-esser. The reason this is a great feature is because normally I would only be able to use those filters on my stream/recordings, as you can't add any of these features through Windows - so I have the effects on my microphone universally, meaning that I'm EQ'd not only on OBS, but also on the likes of Discord with friends. To me, the voice effects (pitch, reverb etc.) and sample pad are just an extra bonus, and I do find myself using them from time to time for comedic effect! I would have went with the GoXLR Mini, but I really liked the thought of the mechanical sliders, as well as the fact that the cost of getting the GoXLR Mini along with some decent voice changing/filter software and a sample pad would probably come to around the same price of the regular sized GoXLR anyways, and it is nice to have everything built into one robust unit. The only issues I have with the device are strictly due to software limitations, which can and probably will be fixed with future software updates from the TC Helicon team. Their Discord server is exceptional, as they are very active with not only tech support, but with sharing their planned features for future updates. 100% recommend this unit, even just for general use, it is incredibly powerful. If you're a streamer also, it makes life so much easier with being able to split your game and system sound, so if you have sound alerts set up, you no longer have to battle with game audio being too loud, as you can assign it to a slider and control the volume independently of the system/alert sounds, and the same goes for the likes of music and Discord/voice chat audio. One thing I would love to see in the future is something like a GoXLR XL, or a GoXLR Pro, which has even an extra 2 sliders - as I feel like 6 channels/sliders you can assign sounds to would be a perfect number.

I have now used this as part of my workflow making youtube/stream content as my full time income for over a year and it's brilliant. The multi fader volume control allows super easy adjusting of various programs without having to dig around in the windows volume mixer - which can be a stressful to do quickly when live! The realtime microphone denoise, desesser and eq allow me to completely bipass audio programs like audacity and audition when recording voice over for youtube videos and I can instead record directly into my video editing program which makes for significantly less audio post production required (huge time saver for me!). And because the audio post production is done on the device my mic sounds consistant wether im using OBS to stream, recording voice over or chatting to friends on discord. The device doesn't power off the lights when turning off the PC which is annoying and it doesn't look like there will be a good solution any time soon. I personally haven't used the voice effects that are only on the bigger goxlr much myself but the functionality is excellent so if you have a good use case for them, it's worth checking out. The price is quite a lot but I think for what it does this has been one of the best purchases I've made in a while.

For those saying the product is scratched, it is not, there is a hard layer of plastic covering the whole surface that you’re supposed to peal off. There’s even a sticker in the top left corner telling you so. It’s hard to get off and it will feel like you’re damaging a protective layer but it is supposed to peal off and leave a nice shiny surface with no scratches. You might need to pick at it for a while I’m one of the corners but it will eventually come loose and let you remove it, and be careful to move the sliders up and down accordingly when you get to that area. I’m shocked some people got refunds for the product for that Otherwise it is a great piece of kit that can be used by non streamers to quickly adjust the volume of different sound sources without having the need to alt-tab out of a game. The sound board is very fun and easy to use also, allows you to record incoming sound sources as well as add in any existing audio you may have.

Watch all the videos from TC Helicon showing how to get the basics and more advanced functionality of this device then let your imagination take it to the next level. The sampling functions are fantastic. If you have a basic sound editing program you can fine tune even further the samples you take on the fly with this device, sampling your friends in Discord or Teamspeak or on Skype etc, then instantly playing them back. All this before you use it for streaming on Twitch/Mixer etc with the ability to assign volume controls to 4 different sources at once. I honestly can't put into words how much I love this bit of tech. I record voiceover as well as stream and this has made my life so much easier with the instant feedback, effects, (de-esser is a life saver if you don't have time to properly warm up before an audition with lots of swirling specialistic supersaturated words full of s sounds.). Barely scratched the surface of this things capabilities and all this is still early days in it's lifespan. Looking forward to more software to take advantage of it's potential.

So I want to quickly address the concerns other posts have stated, it appears that the GoXLR now clearly states there is a plastic covering. The product did not come in amazon packaging but was in perfect condition upon arrival. The second concern was about the lighting at night time, the GoXLR now has a 'sleep' profile. However, i'm sure previous to this the user would have been able to create this profile for themselves. My review of this product – I have been using Voicemeeter Potato with virtual cables and the one major lacking factor was the lack of physical faders and mute buttons. I would have had to build my own plugin for the Stream Deck but that just wasn't viable for a number of reasons. So, the GoXLR literally replaced all of that, it has everthing I wanted and it removes any kind of buzzing or static noise which was present with Voicemeeter. Also there are 4 virtual cables labelled correctly on Windows so no need for Ear Trumpet any more as Windows > Sound Settings > App Advanced settings can handle this. The routing table is much more simplified than Voicemeeter, it's literally like a simple Bingo board you wont get confused by it. If my gran gets its, so will you. I've read complaints about wireless headphones, and work arounds for it. I would say this is a misunderstanding of the product, the GoXLR doesn't have a processor or Bluetooth drivers so this is impossible. I don't think there is any musical equipment to this day that supports wireless headphones. However, I was fortunate that my wireless headphones also connect through the analog headphone jack. This allowed me to receive instant feedback without any delay (unlike Voicemeeter) and the sound was crystal clear and sharp. I plugged my sound system into the Line-In also. The problem with the workaround, i.e. AUX from the Line-Out (GoXLR) to the Line-In (Windows) and using the "Listen to device always" you will find a strong static sound and electrical current interference. Don't do this, just use the product as it's designed plug your headphones into it.

Functionality wise, being able to control various audio channels within windows is amazing. The effects are fun to play with and the caught/mic mute is handy. However, not being bus powered really annoys me. You have a "sleep" profile which turns it all down but being next to where I sleep is problematic. I also forget to change profile before powering down which means I have to unplug the mixer. Also from time to time the mic channel crackles and I end up resembling a Darlik. I tested with another mic to make sure but got the same results, only fix was turning the mixer off and back on aswel as closing the application and reopening it. Perhaps software related but still, this is my experience with the goxlr. Would I recommend this item? Actually yes, I can deal with the faffing around from time to time but for those who cannot, I understand. When it works, it's so good and has replaced my Behringer mixer. I also have a splitter for the headphones, this could obviously provide sound for another headset but I have these going into my studio speakers and it's amazing. Streaming wise, this thing is great fun, there's so much to it to begin with but don't worry, Alpha Gaming has a great video to get you started! 4 stars for me, it would be 5 but I feel it should have been bus powered and perhaps was rushed to release.

I come from a professional broadcast background, I brought this worrying about the snooty reviews online from sound engineers etc. Honestly, it's an amazing bit of kit. I use it for everything, all day every day. It helps me manage computer sound quickly and easily. The faders get constantly thrown up and down and they're still sturdy. The effects panel hasn't been that useful and the record function gets old unless you have a specific use for it. Although a great bit of kit, I feel that the mini would be best suited if it had a push to mute button like the larger GoXLR Software is simple and straightforward, honestly if you need something to manage sound on the fly for streaming, recording or just general every day usage. This.

Easy to understand audio interface that makes advanced audio features and processes simple and applicable to any microphone. Great for organising individual aspects of audio and great fun playing around with audio filters. Recommend watching a YouTube tutorial to get your bearings of the interface.

This gets the job done and has eliminated the need to string together unreliable and confusing software solutions and hardware MIDI devices to do the same thing. I've owned this for about a year and it has gotten better and better with regular software and firmware updates as well. The software is easy to use given the complexity of how you're able to set everything up. The routing section is top notch and extremely useful and easy to follow. The ability to save and load profiles makes switching between your different setups easy and immediate. The ability to assign text, colors, and images to your inputs is nice as well, and makes it easy to customize for whatever your setup calls for. It's been rock solid for me in terms of reliability, and I can only recall one time where I had to power-cycle it to resolve an issue. That's far better than what I was experiencing with previous software solutions. I'd hate to call the next items "cons" or "downsides", because these features were never advertised as being part of the product. But here is a list of suggestions, or things I'd love to see added in a future update: -Personally, I don't use the effects or sampling at all. I would love to see configuration options in the software to reconfigure some of the buttons and knobs for other functions. For example: switching profiles with the press of a button, assigning a knob to quickly change the microphone gate and/or gain, panning a channel's audio left or right. -Make the mic mute/cough button configurable on a specific mixer channel instead of just on the XLR input. I sometimes would like to instantly mute/unmute an input other than the XLR channel just by holding down a giant button. -Add an option to configure the level LED's as pre or post fader. Early on, I noticed that the levels were pre-fader levels, and somewhere along the lines with a software update this changed to post-fader levels (thank you). I've had scenarios where it would be nice to configure this on a per-channel level though. -If it's possible, add the ability to re-name the hardcoded channel names. Mic/Chat/Music/Game, etc. It becomes less of an issue with profiles, it would be awesome to have custom names for inputs. That's really about it... I have no hesitation recommending this product to anyone who needs a digital mixing solution or a good hardware audio interface for a hybrid software & hardware audio setup. Personally, I think it's underpriced just right when you consider any true alternatives (Consider reliability, ease of use, and fit & finish) that are on the market. This line could have an interesting future, and I think there's a gap between cheap analog solutions, expensive digital solutions, and buggy software solutions that TC Helicon has managed to balance with this. I'd be the first customer in line if: -A "pro" version was created that nixes the effects and sampling, at least devote less hardware real-estate to it. Use the space to add more hardware faders, maybe keep a few knobs if they're configurable for things like gain, gate, and compressor. -For the "pro" version, more XLR inputs & outputs on it, rather than having to re-use the 3.5mm connections for different things. -A multi-USB output, so you could have one digital mix to your main PC, and another digital mix to your streaming PC. - Or even better, an ethernet connection and driver package for pulling/sending audio to any PC on your LAN. -A USB-A input/output that uses a generic audio driver, I don't think it's uncommon that a lot of gamers have existing USB headsets or microphones they might prefer to use over an XLR/3.5mm device, just for convenience. It could also be a nice stepping stone to move up from an existing USB only mic .

It’s super good thanks a lot

Das TC Helicon GoXLR ist insgesamt ein sehr starkes Tool für Streaming und Content Creation. Die Bedienung ist intuitiv, die vier Kanäle, motorisierten Fader und Soundboard-Funktionen machen das Setup sehr komfortabel. Besonders praktisch ist, dass man alles direkt am Gerät steuern kann und so im Stream schnell reagieren kann. Die Sprach- und Effektfunktionen funktionieren zuverlässig und klingen gut.

premetto io non faccio streaming attialmente ma la utilizzo come mixer fisico, molto comodo per abbassare le tracce audio mentre si sta lavorando per non fare alt tab ogni due secondi, esteticamnete motlo accattivante sicuramente molto comoda anche le streaming per il campionatore vocale e la possibiltà di avere un soundpad fisico editabile facilmente, il software funziona bene all'inizio non molto bene ora è bello migliorato e motlo stabile. cosiglio a tutti principalemnte per lo streaming o per chi ha più fonti audio da mixare.

Le TC Helicon GoXLR est un excellent investissement pour toute personne qui fait du streaming, du podcast ou de la création de contenu. La qualité de fabrication est irréprochable et l'installation est simple grâce à un logiciel intuitif et complet. La qualité audio est exceptionnelle, avec des préamplis très propres qui mettent parfaitement en valeur le microphone. Les faders motorisés permettent de gérer facilement les différentes sources audio en temps réel, ce qui rend les lives beaucoup plus fluides et professionnels. Les effets vocaux, le sampler et les nombreuses possibilités de personnalisation apportent un vrai plus, aussi bien pour le divertissement que pour une utilisation plus sérieuse. Tout est facilement accessible et configurable selon ses besoins. Après plusieurs semaines d'utilisation, le GoXLR s'est montré parfaitement fiable et stable. Il améliore considérablement le confort d'utilisation et la qualité des productions. C'est un produit complet, performant et pensé pour les créateurs de contenu exigeants. Je le recommande sans hésitation.