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expiredzhalie posted Nov 23, 2022 11:17 PM
expiredzhalie posted Nov 23, 2022 11:17 PM

TC-Helicon GO TWIN 2-Channel Audio/MIDI Interface for Mobile Devices

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Sweetwater Sound via eBay has TC-Helicon GO TWIN 2-Channel Audio/MIDI Interface for Mobile Devices on sale for $29. Shipping is free.

Sweetwater.com also has TC-Helicon GO TWIN 2-Channel Audio/MIDI Interface for Mobile Devices on sale for $29. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member zhalie for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Portable recording interface for musicians, podcasters, and content creators
  • 2 high-quality combination mic/line/instruments preamps from high-end console maker Midas
  • 2.5mm MIDI I/O for connecting to 5-pin MIDI devices (breakout cables included)
  • Powered by 2xAA batteries or with optional DC adapter
  • 1/4-inch headphone output provides latency-free monitoring
  • 1/4-inch TRS stereo output
  • +48V phantom power
  • Included app suite with Go Record, Go Studio FX, and Guitar Rack

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $110 lower (79% savings) than the $129 list price.
  • About this store:
    • Sweetwater Sound via eBay: 14,800+ Total feedback, 99.4% Positive feedback
    • 30 day returns | Buyer pays for return shipping

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Sweetwater Sound via eBay has TC-Helicon GO TWIN 2-Channel Audio/MIDI Interface for Mobile Devices on sale for $29. Shipping is free.

Sweetwater.com also has TC-Helicon GO TWIN 2-Channel Audio/MIDI Interface for Mobile Devices on sale for $29. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member zhalie for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Portable recording interface for musicians, podcasters, and content creators
  • 2 high-quality combination mic/line/instruments preamps from high-end console maker Midas
  • 2.5mm MIDI I/O for connecting to 5-pin MIDI devices (breakout cables included)
  • Powered by 2xAA batteries or with optional DC adapter
  • 1/4-inch headphone output provides latency-free monitoring
  • 1/4-inch TRS stereo output
  • +48V phantom power
  • Included app suite with Go Record, Go Studio FX, and Guitar Rack

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $110 lower (79% savings) than the $129 list price.
  • About this store:
    • Sweetwater Sound via eBay: 14,800+ Total feedback, 99.4% Positive feedback
    • 30 day returns | Buyer pays for return shipping

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NickelDiming
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In for 1. What is it?
touchstone
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That second part about not recording in stereo is just how recording works with pretty much any interface, my human.
Slikku
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re stereo/mono - this is how interfaces work. Each input will be single mic or instrument cable. If you really want a stereo source recording, set up two mics, one in each input, and record. Same with stereo synth if you want, left output to input one and right output to input two. Then in the software / DAW pan track one left and track two right.... stereo. Or in a DAW you could assign both inputs to a single stereo track.

But that isn't how multitrack recording is supposed to work. Pretty much the only things that should be recorded in stereo are drums and maybe synth. I record all in mono expect drums myself, then add stereo processing in the DAW for stuff that needs it. Oftentimes DAW plugin effects will add stereo components to the output. But your source recordings should be clean mono, otherwise you lose out on a lot of power a DAW gives you, plus your ability to mix properly.

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Nov 24, 2022 11:03 AM
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ChiefAlchemistNov 24, 2022 11:03 AM
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Quote from thewookthatshook :
Had high hopes for this device, wanted to use it to record stereo signal from my synth setup via an iOS device. Turns out it only records 2 separate mono tracks.
Also it kept power cycling when the input signal got a little loud.

Works great as a phantom preamp for microphone tho, I use it to connect my behringer c2 for zoom calls and I'm told it sounds good.
I read a comment that it can't be used for streaming. What's special about your setup?
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Nov 24, 2022 11:06 AM
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ChiefAlchemistNov 24, 2022 11:06 AM
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Quote from Mannyforever :
Read a couple of reviews that said once the cable goes out or you lose it, the device no longer works. You can't buy a replacement cable.

Also hearing people say that it doesn't record in stereo. So your mic will be on one side, your guitar/track will be on the right.

Can anyone else confirm this?
I saw that same comment. Another comment about a lack of OEM made power supply. And finally one about not being able to use this for streaming.

My conclusion...there are good reasons this is severely discounted.

Pass.
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Nov 24, 2022 11:19 AM
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liberal_tugboatNov 24, 2022 11:19 AM
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Quote from Mannyforever :
Read a couple of reviews that said once the cable goes out or you lose it, the device no longer works. You can't buy a replacement cable.

Also hearing people say that it doesn't record in stereo. So your mic will be on one side, your guitar/track will be on the right.

Can anyone else confirm this?
That's not how mono recording works.
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Nov 24, 2022 11:31 AM
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SlikkuNov 24, 2022 11:31 AM
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re stereo/mono - this is how interfaces work. Each input will be single mic or instrument cable. If you really want a stereo source recording, set up two mics, one in each input, and record. Same with stereo synth if you want, left output to input one and right output to input two. Then in the software / DAW pan track one left and track two right.... stereo. Or in a DAW you could assign both inputs to a single stereo track.

But that isn't how multitrack recording is supposed to work. Pretty much the only things that should be recorded in stereo are drums and maybe synth. I record all in mono expect drums myself, then add stereo processing in the DAW for stuff that needs it. Oftentimes DAW plugin effects will add stereo components to the output. But your source recordings should be clean mono, otherwise you lose out on a lot of power a DAW gives you, plus your ability to mix properly.
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Nov 24, 2022 01:04 PM
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ChristianC6872Nov 24, 2022 01:04 PM
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Works great on my iPhone with bias fix after my riff went up in smoke. Getting terrible latency in windows but that must be my laptop. Comes with basic iOS apps
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Nov 24, 2022 01:09 PM
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C.GNov 24, 2022 01:09 PM
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Thanks been waiting for an interface deal
Nov 24, 2022 01:28 PM
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artifactowlNov 24, 2022 01:28 PM
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Quote from thewookthatshook :
Had high hopes for this device, wanted to use it to record stereo signal from my synth setup via an iOS device. Turns out it only records 2 separate mono tracks.
Also it kept power cycling when the input signal got a little loud.

Works great as a phantom preamp for microphone tho, I use it to connect my behringer c2 for zoom calls and I'm told it sounds good.
Stereo is just 2 mono tracks. You need recording software to record them both together, and this is just how recording works for audio. Power cycling is more of an issue, how are you powering it?

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Nov 24, 2022 02:22 PM
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ghurtyNov 24, 2022 02:22 PM
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If I want to record interviews with people, is this good? That way I can hook up to microphones? If yes what mic are good for this?

Thank you
Nov 24, 2022 05:26 PM
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thewookthatshookNov 24, 2022 05:26 PM
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Quote from artifactowl :
Stereo is just 2 mono tracks. You need recording software to record them both together, and this is just how recording works for audio.
Correct, but if you record a stereo signal into your iOS device it will downmix it to mono. I tried with the TC Electronic "Go Record" app, Garageband, AUM (doesn't even recognize the device)

On Ableton Live on my laptop, I see stereo or mono inputs available for this device, so maybe it's just an iOS limitation.
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how are you powering it?
It was powered from an official iPhone camera kit connection dongle, connected to a 2a charger, using the supplied cable. Was capturing signal from a Denon mixer, volume out from the mixer was not that hot.

Nov 24, 2022 08:54 PM
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MacsAre1Nov 24, 2022 08:54 PM
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Quote from hunter44102 :
This is Apple / ios only correct? Maybe put that in the deal description.
Not sure, one reviewed on Sweetwater said they were using a Pixel. Thinking about getting one but I already have a Zoom recorder so don't really need it...
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Nov 24, 2022 08:59 PM
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Nov 24, 2022 08:59 PM
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30 beans for a phantom powered stereo ie dual mono clean interface is dirt cheap…..
Nov 24, 2022 09:53 PM
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GaragebeeNov 24, 2022 09:53 PM
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FYI Amazon has this for $33.99 [amazon.com] free shipping for people outside of US48
Last edited by Garagebee November 24, 2022 at 01:57 PM.
Nov 24, 2022 10:59 PM
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jeffricks2051Nov 24, 2022 10:59 PM
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Since the cable is proprietary I might epoxy the cable to the Interface. Sounds barbaric and unwise, but wont seem that way after the cable is lost.

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