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GoXLR
Controls
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XLR MIC INPUT for audio input from professional
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microphones.For condenser-style microphones that
require "phantom power", go to the AUDIO tab in the
GoXLR app and activate the "Condenser" setting under
MIC TYPE.
LINE IN for audio input from devices such as phones,
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tablets, computers, etc.
MIC input for connection to headset microphones.
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Typically, this headset connection will be a pink connector.
NOTE: If you intend to use the popular Blue Yeti*
microphone, which has its own built-in headphone
output, you should run that built-in headphone output
into the GoXLR's MIC input. For Blue Yeti mics powered
via USB, plug the USB connector directly into your
computer for power, but do not select the Blue Yeti as an
audio source on the computer. Instead, the Blue Yeti's
headphone output will be the audio source for mixing
inside GoXLR.
PHONES output jack for your headphones. Typically,
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the headphone connector will be a green connector.
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LINE OUT contains an exact copy of your broadcast
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stream audio. This connection can be used to connect
to a dedicated streaming computer or other devices like
speakers.
USB input for PC connection, i rmware updates and
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remote control with GoXLR app.
OPTICAL input for connection to SONY PlayStation† or
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Microsoft Xbox
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consoles.
DC IN accepts power connection through the included 12
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V adapter.
*Yeti is a registered trademark of Blue Microphones.
†PlayStation is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment
Inc. SONY is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
‡Xbox is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Setup Steps
1. Download and install the driver/application package.
You may be asked to reboot during this process:
a. Go to tc-helicon.com/gaming and find the
GoXLR product page.
b. Click the "Software" heading and download the
latest version of GoXLR app.
c. Run installation package and follow
on screen instructions.
2. When the driver and app install has completed,
close the application.
3. Connect GoXLR to audio peripherals. Make sure to
route analog audio cables away from power cables
and power supplies. See the Connection Diagram for
possible configurations.
Please note a GLI (Ground Loop Isolator) may be needed for
analog audio connections to/from other powered devices.
4. Connect GoXLR via USB to your computer.
5. Connect GoXLR power supply and wait for GoXLR
to power up (just a few seconds).
6. Re-open the GoXLR app.
7. The bottom corner of the GoXLR app window should say
"GoXLR connected via USB".
8. Open the Windows "Sound Settings" panel:
a. Under "Choose your output device",
choose "System (TC-HELICON GoXLR)".
b. Under "Choose your input device",
choose "Chat Mic (TC-HELICON GoXLR)".
c. These actions set your main Windows sound output
to the "System" fader (slider) on GoXLR and designate
your XLR MIC INPUT or 3.5 mm MIC input as
your main mic input.
9. For any chat applications like Discord, Skype, TeamSpeak,
In-game chat, etc.:
a. Pick "Chat Mic (TC-HELICON GoXLR)"
as your INPUT device.
b. Pick "Chat (TC-HELICON GoXLR)"
as your OUTPUT device.
c. These actions set your chat program's volume
control to the "Chat" fader (slider) on GoXLR.
Quick Start Guide
10. For music, games or other applications:
a. On the Windows "Sound Settings" panel, click
on "App Volume and Device Preferences" under
"Advanced Sound Options" at the bottom.
b. Make sure your game, music player, etc. is playing
audio. You won't see your program listed if it's not
currently making any sound.
c. Find the program you'd like to assign to a fader
(slider) in the list.
d. Click the dropdown list to the right of the program name,
and choose the slider you'd like that program to appear on.
For example, you might pick "Music (TC-HELICON GoXLR)"
for Spotify.
11. In your broadcast program, choose GoXLR's Stream Mix, either
"Broadcast Stream Mix (TC-HELICON GoXLR)" or "Stream Mix
(TC-HELICON GoXLR)", as your ONLY incoming audio device:
a. In OBS, go to File → Settings → Audio:
i. Choose GoXLR's Stream Mix as your Mic/Auxiliary
Audio Device.
ii. For ALL other devices, pick DISABLED.
b. In Streamlabs, click on the cog wheel in the top right corner:
i. Click on Audio.
ii. Choose GoXLR's Stream Mix as your Mic/Auxiliarly
Device 1.
iii. For ALL other audio devices, pick DISABLED.
c. In XSplit choose Tools → Settings → Audio:
i. Under Microphone, choose GoXLR's Stream Mix.
ii. For Audio Preview and System Sound choose NONE.
iii. You may get a warning popup. Click ok!
12. These steps should get you up and running. For all other
features, we have a great series of YouTube videos, an active
Discord community, full user manual and wonderful support
team. Please use the links in the Getting Support section to
connect with us.
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