From Phonic, the Helix Board series mixers are a quality, cost effective solution for anyone in need of an analog mixer and computer front end. The Helix Board series combine analog mixer function and control with USB or Fire Wire ports. The digital connections enable the stereo mix to be transferred digitally to and from a computer. Software based recording and editing make the Helix Board series a welcome addition in home recording studios, home DJ rigs, church installations and venue sound systems.
The Helix Board 12 features a Fire Wire port, 6 input channels and an internal DFX digital effects processor. The input channels are made up of 4 mono line level, 2 stereo line level and 4 microphone inputs. Analog stereo outputs include stereo 1/4" phone Control Room and Main Outputs, RCA Tape I/O are also featured. The internal DFX effects processor provides quality 24-bit Delay, Chorus, Reverb and Distortion effects. The Fire Wire port is capable of sending and receiving a stereo digital audio signal at 24-bit 96kHz resolution.
The Fire Wire port is capable of sending and receiving a stereo digital audio signal at 24-bit 96kHz resolution. In addition to outstanding digital audio fidelity, the Fire Wire connection is capable of streaming up to 10 independent channels with near zero latency. Multiple channel streaming enables the Helix Board 18 to operate as a true cost effective multi track interface for any PC or MAC based application.
| Total # Of Inputs |
12 Inputs |
| Mic/Line Inputs |
4 Mic: Balanced XLR chs 1 - 4
6 Line: Balanced 1/4" TRS phone |
| Stereo Line Inputs |
2 Stereo: L/R Balanced 1/4" TRS phone stereo chs 5/6, 7/8 |
| In-Line Inputs/Returns |
No |
| AUX Sends |
2 - 1/4" Phone |
| AUX Returns |
2 Stereo - 1/4" Phone |
| Inserts |
1/4" TRS Phone - channels 1 through 4 |
| BUS (Group) Outputs |
2 Buss stereo output only |
| 2 Trk Master I/O |
Main: Balanced L/R 1/4" phone |
| ALT I/O |
FireWire Stereo Digital Input and Output - 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution |
| Monitor Outputs |
CTRL RM: Balanced L/R 1/4" phone
Phones: TRS Stereo Phone |
| EQ Section |
Low EQ: 80Hz
Mid EQ: 2.5kHz
Hi EQ: 12kHz
Low cut filter: 75Hz (-18dB/oct) |
| Solo/Mute |
Mute available on all input channels |
| Channel Level Control |
Rotary Pots |
| Trim/Gain Control |
Mic Gain on channels 1-4 |
| Phantom Power |
+48 V DC |
| Metering |
10 Segment Stereo LEDs |
| Frequency Response |
Mic input to any output:
20Hz to 60kHz +0/-1dB
20Hz to 100kHz +0/-3dB |
| Dynamic Range |
not specified by manufacturer |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
>90dB (ref to +4) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
(Any output, 1kHz @ +14dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz)
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| Power Supply |
120VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions |
9.7 x 3.4 x 10.7" (245.4 x 86 x 271.3mm) (WxHxD) |
| Weight |
5.73lbs (2.6kg) |