The Helix Board 24 FireWire MKII is the newest addition to Phonic's popular HelixBoard series of FireWire-enabled Mixers. 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 zero latency.
Pre/post Buttons, located underneath the console, allow each channel's EQ and fader (among other controls) to affect the channel's outgoing FireWire signal, allowing more versatile use. 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 100 popular programs, tap-delay, test tones (pink noise, 1kHz, etc), and footswitch jacks. 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. Steinberg's Cubase LE digital audio workstation software also included.
Technical Info
FireWire Pre/post setting for swapping streaming input channels to computer from pre low cut, EQ to post EQ, post fader
96kHz FireWire interface for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with zero latency
2 channels of monitoring from computer via FireWire interface, can be assigned to control room monitors, main mix and aux1
DFX, our 32/40-bit high definition algorithm digital multi-effect processor with 100 programs plus tap delay and foot switch jacks
Channel 17/18 routed to Computer can be selected from main mix, group 1/2 and aux 3/4
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
+48V phantom power on Mic channels
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
Dual-position I/O pod
Built-in switching power supply with universal connector, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Rack-mounting kit included
S/PDIF digital audio output
Compatible with Mac OSX and Windows XP/Vista
Steinberg Cubase LE included 
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