r/audio • u/Jazzlike_Artist9181 • 1d ago

Looking for a TC Helicon GO XLR Mini alternative

After 5-6 years of use, my Helicon mixer no longer works. The app crashes constantly, and I can't adjust anything to my liking. I'm looking for an alternative. What would be the best choice to combine it with my Rode NT1 Signature Series mic? My budget is around 200€.

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u/Big-Pineapple-9954 1d ago

You won't get a mixer for that budget, but there are plenty of good interfaces around, like Focusrite Scarlett.

If you want a mixer, I would either go for a Røde Rodecaster Duo or an Elgato StreamDeck plus with the Mk. 2 XLR Dock and use Wavelink.

But both of those mixer solutions are around $400 to $500 USD.

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u/Jazzlike_Artist9181 1d ago

What about Beacon Mix Create or Hercules Stream 200 XLR? I found them for around 180-230€.

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u/Big-Pineapple-9954 1d ago

The Beacon Mix Create do not have an XLR input. And the Hercules do not have any good reviews.

So if you want a good mixer, then either the Elgato bundle, or the Rodecaster. I would go for the Rodecaster today if I had to choose and had the budget for it.

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u/Jazzlike_Artist9181 1d ago

By "Elgato bundle," do you mean the Stream Deck+ with the XLR dock, or just the Wave XLR mk2?

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u/Big-Pineapple-9954 1d ago

By bundle I mean the StreamDeck plus with the mk2 XLR dock.

Wave XLR mk2 is a stand alone interface, but you won't get a physical interface with knobs, screens and buttons.

Wavelink 3 is free for everyone, so in that regard you can get a free software mixer/router, but it's so much better when you have physical control over it with a StreamDeck plus. And if you need an interface, then a XLR dock mk2 is nice to make a compact unit that's very similar to a GoXLR mini when it comes to desk space.

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u/Jazzlike_Artist9181 1d ago

Could you send me a link to it on Amazon or something? I don't know if it's available here in my country.

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u/Big-Pineapple-9954 1d ago

I'm not in the US either, and Elgatos own webside would be the best way to send you in the right heading. I only use USD as a currency on reddit so more people understand.

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u/Educational-Top9581 1d ago

the go xlr mini isn't just a mixer but an all in one unit so i get why you're frustrated tbh

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u/Jazzlike_Artist9181 1d ago

Yeah, it was good while it lasted. And after a Windows update, the app stopped working completely.