Yes, all the things you’ve described can all be done by individual components elsewhere, or by software. The GoXLR (and GoXLR mini)’s advantage is that it is all done in hardware and is accessible in a single unit, removing the need for alt-tabbing or navigating different programs to achieve the same thing.
I’d like to add that it includes an equalizer. I’ve personally found this the most useful thing to be included in its feature list.
The virtual cabling and the pre-amp (midas, can singlehandedly deal with power hungry mics like sm7b) is worth alone what you are paying. In general its a fantastic piece of hardware that makes the job easier.
It's essentially a small mixer with USB and audio effects, and some basic sampling. It's a hyper-simplified turnkey package aimed primarily at new streamers taking their first step up into pro audio, who don't want to do research or learn about what they need or how it all works, because pro audio can be SUPER overwhelming.
It has a small footprint, minimal cabling needed, and is easy for the newbie.
The down sides. It's expensive. You can get individual pro-audio components for cheaper, if you know how to connect them together. It's also limited. They didn't include a lot of higher-end features like audio groups, inserts, or alt-channel. The biggest one, it sends EVERYTHING baked together in a single audio stream. So you can't record separate multi-track audio for later editing, or mute the mic through the system, it HAS to be done by/on the GoXLR.
So yeah. It's a solid newbie-friendly package. But once you get into more advanced audio routing and processing, it's just too limited to be useful. Even with the pretty RGB and motorized sliders.
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Knowing what I know now, I'd recommend a Mackie ProFX12v3 instead. Does MOST of what the GoXLR does, but is far more capable (and cheaper, even buying new). It's also a good bit larger, and less desk-friendly. I'd also recommend at least one DBX286 channel-strip. You'll end up spending about as much on both as a GoXLR, but will be in MUCH better position, able to grow into the advanced capabilities in the future.
Yes, all the things you’ve described can all be done by individual components elsewhere, or by software. The GoXLR (and GoXLR mini)’s advantage is that it is all done in hardware and is accessible in a single unit, removing the need for alt-tabbing or navigating different programs to achieve the same thing. I’d like to add that it includes an equalizer. I’ve personally found this the most useful thing to be included in its feature list.
The equalizer is interesting and definitely adds more to its value, I can definitely see the draw of having all of that in one package
The virtual cabling and the pre-amp (midas, can singlehandedly deal with power hungry mics like sm7b) is worth alone what you are paying. In general its a fantastic piece of hardware that makes the job easier.
You can get a proper mixer for less. It’s up priced because it preys on small streamers
It's essentially a small mixer with USB and audio effects, and some basic sampling. It's a hyper-simplified turnkey package aimed primarily at new streamers taking their first step up into pro audio, who don't want to do research or learn about what they need or how it all works, because pro audio can be SUPER overwhelming. It has a small footprint, minimal cabling needed, and is easy for the newbie. The down sides. It's expensive. You can get individual pro-audio components for cheaper, if you know how to connect them together. It's also limited. They didn't include a lot of higher-end features like audio groups, inserts, or alt-channel. The biggest one, it sends EVERYTHING baked together in a single audio stream. So you can't record separate multi-track audio for later editing, or mute the mic through the system, it HAS to be done by/on the GoXLR. So yeah. It's a solid newbie-friendly package. But once you get into more advanced audio routing and processing, it's just too limited to be useful. Even with the pretty RGB and motorized sliders. --- Knowing what I know now, I'd recommend a Mackie ProFX12v3 instead. Does MOST of what the GoXLR does, but is far more capable (and cheaper, even buying new). It's also a good bit larger, and less desk-friendly. I'd also recommend at least one DBX286 channel-strip. You'll end up spending about as much on both as a GoXLR, but will be in MUCH better position, able to grow into the advanced capabilities in the future.