- Update your computer’s sound settings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Update your mic settings in the GoXLR app<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nRegister the GoXLR Mini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you start using your new GoXLR Mini, you\u2019ll first want to register it on the TC-Helicon website. When you register the device, you\u2019ll receive a three year extended warranty. It should be noted that you must register your GoXLR Mini with TC-Helicon within the first 90 days of purchase. For more information, check out our guide to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>How to set up and connect the GoXLR Mini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now that you\u2019ve successfully registered your TC-Helicon GoXLR Mini, you can now get everything set up and connected. From computers to gaming consoles and even multiple computers, connecting with the GoXLR Mini to any device is a breeze. Please note that the GoXLR Mini is only compatible with Microsoft Windows, and your computer will need an Ethernet port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go to the\u00a0Products page on the TC Helicon website<\/a> and search for your product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open the page for your product. On the page, click Downloads<\/strong>. Under “Windows,” download and install the GoXLR App and the GoXLR Driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the installation is complete, you can now connect your GoXLR Mini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Update your computer’s sound settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When your computer plays audio, the sound is output through a selected audio device. In this case, it\u2019s your GoXLR Mini. For it to work correctly, you\u2019ll need to update your computer\u2019s sound settings. That means any audio software needs to know what the audio device is and what inputs and outputs are being used. Follow these steps to update your computer\u2019s sound settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- From your Windows taskbar, right-click the sound icon and select Open Sound Settings.<\/li>
- Select your TC-Helicon GoXLR Mini from the Output <\/em>and Input <\/em>dropdown boxes.
- The Output<\/em> is listed as System (TC-Helicon GO XLR MINI)<\/em><\/li>
- The Output <\/em>is listed as Chat Mic (TC-Helicon GO XLR MINI)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Test your output by scrolling down to and selecting Sound Control Panel<\/strong>, click the Playback <\/strong>tab, right-click the GoXLR Mini, then click Test<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIs your TC-Helicon GoXLR Mini not showing up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GoXLR Mini is bus-powered, which means it uses your computer to power it. If your GoXLR Mini isn\u2019t showing up, reconnect the interface by unplugging and plugging it back in. If you have not done so yet, try reconfiguring the USB connections so that it is connected directly to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes USB hubs cannot provide enough power for bus-powered devices, which is especially true for hubs that do not have their own power supply (aka passive hubs). If the problem persists, try a different USB port or cable. Visit our Windows<\/a> guide for more tips on resolving audio device connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>Update your mic settings in the GoXLR app<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your computer\u2019s sound settings are updated, the last thing you\u2019ll want to do before you start is to update your mic settings within the GoXLR app. For example, if you\u2019re using a condenser microphone but the mic is set to Dynamic<\/em>, you won\u2019t be able to hear yourself. It should also be worth noting that you can only use one connection: either XLR or 3.5mm. If there\u2019s a mic connected to the 3.5mm, the XLR jack will be disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Launch the GoXLR app, then click the Mic<\/strong> tab. Alternatively, you can click the System<\/strong> tab.<\/li>
- Click Mic Setup<\/strong>, then select the type of microphone that\u2019s connected to your GoXLR Mini. <\/li>
- Talk as you normally would and adjust the gain so the bar in the Mic Meter <\/em>section stays within the Good<\/em> area.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Click Mic Setup<\/strong>, then select the type of microphone that\u2019s connected to your GoXLR Mini. <\/li>
- The Output <\/em>is listed as Chat Mic (TC-Helicon GO XLR MINI)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Output<\/em> is listed as System (TC-Helicon GO XLR MINI)<\/em><\/li>
- Update your mic settings in the GoXLR app<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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