WaveXLR vs GoXLR mini | Which one to buy

[@Its_Soph_ie]

For those coming to this now VSTs are now on the Wave XLR

[@Jacqie]

Thank you for posting this and yes they are now available

[@haies09]

Pretty much comes down to if you like physical or virtual sliders. Sure the VST support on the wave link is nice, but the routing table on the GoXLR is so much easier for Console integration

[@Jacqie]

Pretty much yeah and I love all the extra inputs and outputs on the GoXLR.

[@red_foxx15gaming]

there are so many variables to this choice. If you have a 15 key stream deck, the Wave Link pages are amazing for volume control and audio adjustment on the fly. The price point of the Wave XLR has me hesitant to hook up my XLR mic since it costs the same as a Wave 3.

[@Jacqie]

This is true, but I chose to handle this as a what if you don't have a streamdeck and even some people with a streamdeck don't make full use of it.

[@edwin4625]

The Wave has a very sleek minimalist look and feel to it. Whereas the Mini has an interface that is more easily configured compared to the Wave.

[@Jacqie]

So True! The ease of use of the GoXLR is much better than the WaveXLR. The fact that you have to download and install pluggins to do the same makes it harder and more time consuming compared to setup with the GoXLR.

[@NixoneQ_]

Whitch is better to shure sm7b?

[@Jacqie]

Both will work extremely well with the Shure SM7B as they both have enough gain to power it. It comes down to budget, use and the look you want. The physical faders I like more on the GoXLR mini, but the size and clean look of the WaveXLR is also nice

[@NixoneQ_]

@@Jacqie thanks for the answer

[@EverQuist]

I really miss that reviewers would talk about the goxlr mini's phantom power which is only at 24v unlike it's older brother the regular goxlr. Yes, there are a few condenser microphones that can take 24v, but that really limits the possibilities. And how is it e.g. with cloudlifter for a dynamic on goxlr mini? I thought all cloudlifters were set for 48v? What is the purpose of only 24v phantom power? I really want the goxlr mini, but this is holding me back and I can't choose.

[@Jacqie]

Most dynamic mics won't need a cloudlifter with the GoXLR mini and if you want to be on the safe side the Rode Podmic and Rode Procaster both sound really good on the GoXLR mini and you don't need a cloudlifter and since they are dynamic you don't need phantom power. I would say work around the limitations to be safe. Don't buy Condenser mics to be safe and if you are a streamer then dynamics are usually better since they pick up less room noise and keyboards etc.

[@Jacqie]

The GoXLR also has plenty of gain I have seen people use gain hungry mics like the SM-7B and it worked although not ideal. I would stick to the Shure MV7, Podmic or Procaster with this interface and you will have amazing audio

[@Zazzaboo322]

New video look is feelin fresh. Good info!

[@Jacqie]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@LordZeki]

so underrated, thx for the vid man ❤️

[@Jacqie]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it

[@karlvohma]

One thing with these mic gain knobs is that I dont know a single person who adjusts their audio consistently so I dont see a point in that knob

[@Jacqie]

I personally have had a bunch of streams where I had to adjust my audio from my mic to my game etc. So I have had to but and I know a few people that do but yes not a lot of people touch their audio.

[@canalplanetabizarro]

I want to buy one of the two for my Shure MV7 which one would be ideal?

[@Jacqie]

Both of them would work great honestly and it will boil down to if you want the features of the Elgato wavelink app or if you want all your audio handled via hardware. I prefer the GoXLR mini since it doesn't use your pc to add effects etc

[@SkratchPlays]

Tnx, great vid dude, was looking to see what should I get. This made it much easier, appreciate it

[@Jacqie]

Glad it helped and which one are you getting?

[@dimitritahoulas1122]

What did you go with

[@Jacqie]

@@dimitritahoulas1122 I have a GoXLR since I use it for a 2 pc setup and it is easier

[@NewYears1978]

I use the Wave 3 with Wave Link and there is horrible audio delay. So since the WaveXLR uses the same software, I can assume there will be the same delay. For me this means anything using Wave Link should be avoided. I bought mine recently to save money and regret it. The delay is horrible. Also Wave Link still doesn't have VST support to this date (9/11/2021). Until the delay is fixed though, it doesn't matter, once I find a good replacement I will never use Wave Link again.

[@haies09]

No delay here and VST support is here in beta 😊

[@neetyomian9929]

Never had a delay with 3 of my Wave:3's. Sounds like you may have some audio driver issues, or could even be the device driver/wave link isn't installed correctly. You should reach out to Elgato support next time (if you didn't before). They are awesome at helping.

[@dushantmahesh]

u are underrated making such good content

[@Jacqie]

Thank you so much I appreciate it

[@tohur]

WaveXLR is easy for Two PC setup you just go to the old sound control panel and go to recording tab and make the stream mix listen on a LIne out going to a line in or your capture card going to the other PC.. legit just as simple as using an aux cable also LOL

[@Jacqie]

Thank you for the input, I appreciate that.

[@tohur]

@@Jacqie thought would point it out as I have had the Wave mic since it came out and has been how I used it in a two PC setup. Upgraded to a XLR setup but didn't get the WaveXLR but assume since it uses wave link also its the same.. will say you may need a ground loop isolator but still cheaper setup then a GoXLR if you are using a XLR mic

[@WEDZGAMING]

Great info! I have the wave XLR, and I'm waiting for the upgrade deesser etc... For now I resort to using a preamp to go with wave XLR, other Than that wave is OK especially the software.

[@Jacqie]

They are really awesome. Once the software updates it will be so good.

[@felipemotorhead]

Your video is great and clarifying, very well edited, you look and sound good, keep it up and you'll get there bro.

[@Jacqie]

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it

[@dimitritahoulas1122]

Do you think I need a cloudlifter if I use the goXLR mini?

[@Jacqie]

No need to use a cloud lifter

[@dimitritahoulas1122]

@@Jacqieyou have been such a big help you have no idea, Thank you for answering all my questions

[@Jacqie]

@@dimitritahoulas1122 no problem glad I could help

[@fullbump]

Some good info here. I'll stick with my GoXLR for now.

[@Jacqie]

The only reason I would switch is for the size but for now I am happy with my GoXLR as well

[@anjaschramm7171]

Is there any way to operate the wave xlr with a USB microphone? With the go xlr mini it works.

[@Jacqie]

There is unfortunately not no. The reason you can use USB mics with the GoXLR's is because it has the Aux mic in and the WaveXLR doesn't

[@NecDK]

@@Jacqie this is kind of false. You can add a USB mic through the application still and control it from there.

[@Jacqie]

@@NecDK but you can't add it to the WaveXLR directly like you can with the GoXLR and that is what I meant.

[@stevenpotts24]

Great video. No BS, just facts.

[@Jacqie]

Glad you enjoyed it and hopefully you found it helpful

[@ygar]

Thank for the Vid, amazing content. I already own the Wave XLR but I am thinking of switching to the GoXLR mini. I am having such a rough time tuning my MV7 with the VST plugins that are now available. All the guides I come across are SMB7 with Wave XLR or MV7 with GoXLR lol.. I am guessing that the setup is easier with this mic if your on the GoXLR. Also I am finding that the reaper plugins are adding a lot of unwanted noise/hollowness to my mic. Is anyone else experiencing this?

[@Jacqie]

One thing I can say is that when you add EQ you need to try and EQ specifically for that mics frequency response curve. A lot of people do generic EQ and that could make a mic sound hollow or too boomy. If you are adding plugins like noise reduction etc that could also lead to the mic sounding hollow if you add too much of that or set them too harshly. I would suggest buying the mini and testing it out and seeing if the results are the same and if it is then at least you could still return it. If you are having a lot of trouble reach out on twitter via dm then I could try help

[@ygar]

@@Jacqie thats great advice thank you. Here's hoping it works 🙂

[@Jacqie]

@@ygar no problem and hope so too

[@imalb3]

After the expense of the shure sm7b and the mixer can you recommend me some suitable cheap headphones?

[@Jacqie]

Depends on what mixer you have. Also are you looking for wired or wireless headphones.

[@therealseankemp]

Wave XLR if you got a mac

[@Jacqie]

True, WaveXLR works better with mac

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

One thing I would have compared is how clean the audio sounds with each preamp. Not all Pre amps are built equal.

[@Jacqie]

I would've if I had a wavexlr to test

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

@@Jacqie oh, well that makes a difference. For some reason I thought you had one.

[@Jacqie]

@@BrillianceAutoSpa i have a standar GoXLR but not a WaveXLR

[@Slicky-2k]

Great video mate

[@Jacqie]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it

[@ObscureMics]

Awesome video

[@Jacqie]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@dimitritahoulas1122]

I ordered the wave xlr because I only need it for the Shure sm7b, but now I'm thinking I should of gotten the goxlr, if Im using the wave xlr only for mic then I should be ok right?

[@Jacqie]

Yeah if you only use it for a mic it is great, you will just need to use external programs for EQ until they add it to the wavelink software

[@xrawszn349]

2024.. still using my goXLR but is death af ... there is only one option now :(

[@Jacqie]

There are actually a few great options, Rode have a few with the RodeCaster Pro II, RodeCaster Duo and the Streamer X, then you have the Streamer X mics as well as the Elgato Wave mics and the Wave XLR. Then there are a few other brands that offer similar but really not a big fan of those

[@dimitritahoulas1122]

Do you know any good xlr cables for the Shure SM7B?

[@Jacqie]

amzn.to/3zXwU9W This is a good option it is noiseless so it should create any static noises etc and the 10foot length makes it easy to use with most setups as it isn't too short but you could also go for 25 foot

[@CirqueDuSomni]

Can I use the goxlr mini with my Elgatowave 3

[@Jacqie]

There would be no use since the wave 3 already gives you what these devices would. The goXLR mini is more for XLR mics and then it provides you with the control the Wave link software does that you already have with the wave 3. If you just want faders etc to control those audio sources then perhaps take a look at the Steam Deck+

[@darwintruong4161]

I would still get a goxlr because the I/O which is sad because I would really love to use the elgato

[@Jacqie]

It is a weird situation. I would change my GoXLR for a WaveXLR in a heartbeat because the Wave is just so much smaller and looks better on a desk next to streamdecks etc but I can go without the line in and out and a few other features

[@darwintruong4161]

@@Jacqie For me I have a mixer that I use for instruments which is why I would use the goxlr.

[@Jacqie]

@@darwintruong4161 At least you know what and why you need it which is important

[@haze5407]

hey there, ns review. I have a question can I still use my own separate dac and amp while using the Wave XLR ?

[@Jacqie]

yes you can, it will just be a separate source but you could potentially add them in the wave software then and if you have a stream deck control their audio with the stream deck

[@kryptonianBane]

Can you have a 2pc setup with both a go xlr mini and wave link software to have the submixes

[@Jacqie]

you could potentially use the wave xlr on your stream pc and then the GoXLR mini on the game pc side so you have sub mixes on both yeah. I would do it this way around though since you can then easily route the audio from the submixes on the stream pc back to your GoXLR mini and hear everything. You could also use them on the same pc if you want and then add another fader/volume controller for additional submixes if that is what you want to do.

[@kryptonianBane]

@@Jacqie I need so much help with all of this. Any chance I can hire you to help my setup? What's your fee lol ? Really appreciate the help. Serious tho. Help me please. I got Venmo and cash app

[@kryptonianBane]

Currently have the gaming PC , a wave 3 mic and a go xlr mini that arrives today. Can repurpose a laptop or older PC I have as the streaming one.

[@Jacqie]

@@kryptonianBane Nice! have fun with setting everything up.

[@TR4GIC_]

Hi! Its neceassary to connect my headphones too? Or i can just plug my mic, do my settings and use it just with mic? I like the eq i do for my headphones in their soft.

[@Jacqie]

You don't have to connect headphones if you don't want to. You can just plug in your mic and use your mic with the interface for both of these

[@gaffla9726]

Really good content, and quality!

[@Jacqie]

Thank you bud I appreciate it

[@hadoukenocx4746]

TLDR: 75+ Gain its not Clear Gain i forgot whats the Clear Gain on the GoXLR

[@walshieb9484]

xlrmini never worked for me always cuts out, terrible customer service, i would avoid

[@Jacqie]

Sorry you experienced that. I have heard great things from other people but it is always saddening when people don't get a good working product and terrible service. Hopefully you found an interface that works for you

[@nour_z]

IMO best way of action for a new streamer is not to buy any of these as it’s a huge cost that they can put somewhere else, and instead get a elgato wave 1 or 3 and then in the future get an xlr mic and a go xlr mini when they have the cash to spend on those

[@Jacqie]

I agree 100% These are premium items the same way DSLR or mirrorless cameras are. You should only get these if you have grown some sort of audience or you are starting to make money as the expense of these items can be used in so many better ways, but at the same time I also feel that if you have a job and you want to make this your hobby or new job I am also for that person saving and buying this rather than having to sell later down the line (but this applies to only a few people and only if you can afford it).

[@nour_z]

@@Jacqie agreed

[@ree_kid6980]

Oh hi there, I'm Bob

[@Jacqie]

Hi Bob

[@pixelbat]

Atm GoXLR Mini is cheaper. 139 vs 159 on Amazon :D

[@ericarabarrington5718]

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[@MissMistix]

You frown a lot after you speak. I'm not sure if you're happy with either of these two lol.

[@Jacqie]

I am really happy with both of them. They are amazing in what they can do and they both leave a pretty small footprint. Great choice either of these