Phonic Helix24FW 24-Channel Mixer with FireWire

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.

Technical Info

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 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

With 24 inputs and 18x2 audio interfacing. Built-in 24-bit effects. Sixteen mic pres, 4 stereo aux returns. S/PDIF output. Dual-directional I/O section for tabletop or rackmount positioning. Includes rackmounting kit.