The
Helix Board 24 Firewire is one of Phonic's newest mixers that sounds
great and works hard both in and out of the studio. It features a 96
KHz FireWire interface that lets you individually stream up to 18
independent channels of audio to the computer and return two channels
to the mixer for monitoring - all with near-zero latency. Digital
S/PDIF output is also provided for direct connection to recording
devices like DAT decks.
The 3-band EQ with swept mids, insert points
for connection to external processors, 6 Aux send mixing bus (2 Aux
sends with pre/post buttons), and direct outputs for multi-track
recording allow users incredible flexibility with mix control and
signal routing. Mono channels have an AUX 5/6 shift button, expanding
the number of outputs available. But that's not all. The mixer features
a dual-position input/output (I/O) pod that lets you use it as a
desktop mixer or convert for rack mounting. The I/O pod rotates out of
the way to save space in your rack. The built-in 32/40 bit digital
effect processor has 16 awesome programs, main parameter control,
footswitch control and tap delay. Low cut filters eliminate P-pops,
stage rumble and wind noise. Top it off with a subwoofer output, four
true subgroups and individual phantom power switches on every channel,
and you've got a perfect medium-sized rack-mountable mixer for live
events or studio recording. The Helix Board 24 Firewire also comes with
a copy of Steinberg's Cubase LE workstation software.
Features
- 24-input analog mixer with extremely low noise circuitry
- 96 kHz FireWire interface for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with near-zero latency
- 44.1 kHz S/PDIF digital output
- Compatible with Mac OS X and Windows XP
- Steinberg Cubase LE workstation software included
- Two channels of monitoring from computer via FireWire interface, can be assigned to control room monitors, main mix and AUX 1
- DFX, our 32/40-bit digital multi-effect
processor with 16 programs plus one main parameter control, tap control
and foot switch jack
- 16 Mic/Line channels with inserts
- 3-band EQ with swept mid-range
- 75 Hz low-cut filter on each channel
- AUX 1 & 2 with Pre/Post switch
- Six AUX send mixing bus
- Four stereo AUX returns, three with effect to monitor
- Pad on 4 mono channels to handle difficult signals
- Mini Stereo I/O and stereo RCA I/O each with trim control
- Individual +48V phantom power switches
- Four true subgroups with main L and R routing switches
- Direct outputs for multi-track recording
- Control Room and Phones outputs with multi-input source matrix
- Mono out with variable low pass filter from 60 Hz to 160 Hz for subwoofer, source from Main Mix or AUX 4
- Dual-position I/O pod
- Rec out with trim control for record level matching
- Built-in switching power supply with universal connector, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Rack-mounting kit included
