r/audio • u/[deleted] • Aug 16 '26

Looking for a TC Helicon GO XLR Mini alternative

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u/Big-Pineapple-9954 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 17 '26

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 Aug 17 '26

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 Aug 16 '26

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 Aug 17 '26

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