Phonic Helix Board 24 Universal 24-Channel Mixer
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24-Input 4-Subgroup Mixer with DFX. Includes Cubase LE by Steinberg.
Overview
The Helix Board 24 Universal is the newest addition to Phonic's popular Helix Board series of digital recording interface Mixers. It features 96 KHz USB and FireWire interfaces that let 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 USB/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… read more channel, and you've got a perfect medium-sized rack-mountable mixer for live events or studio recording. Steinberg's Cubase LE 4 digital audio workstation software also included.
Features
96kHz USB 2.0 / FireWire interface for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with zero latency, 2 channels of monitoring from computer
Pre/post setting for swapping input channels sent to the computer from pre-low cut, -EQ to post-EQ, post-fader
16 extremely low noise microphone preamps
100+Tap 32/40-bit high-definition digital multi-effects
S/PDIF digital audio output
Steinberg Cubase LE 4 included
Mac and PC compatible read less
Pre/post Buttons, located underneath the console, allow each channel's EQ and fader (among other controls) to affect the channel's outgoing USB/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… read more channel, and you've got a perfect medium-sized rack-mountable mixer for live events or studio recording. Steinberg's Cubase LE 4 digital audio workstation software also included.
Features
96kHz USB 2.0 / FireWire interface for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with zero latency, 2 channels of monitoring from computer
Pre/post setting for swapping input channels sent to the computer from pre-low cut, -EQ to post-EQ, post-fader
16 extremely low noise microphone preamps
100+Tap 32/40-bit high-definition digital multi-effects
S/PDIF digital audio output
Steinberg Cubase LE 4 included
Mac and PC compatible read less
Specs
96kHz USB 2.0/ FireWire interface for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with zero latency
Pre/post setting for swapping input channels sent to the computer from pre-low cut, -EQ to post-EQ, post-fader
2 channels of monitoring from computer via USB 2.0 / FireWire interface, can be assigned to control room monitors, main mix and AUX 1
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 4 included
Pre/post setting for swapping input channels sent to the computer from pre-low cut, -EQ to post-EQ, post-fader
2 channels of monitoring from computer via USB 2.0 / FireWire interface, can be assigned to control room monitors, main mix and AUX 1
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 4 included
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Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(12 ratings)
Submitted February 21, 2012 by Dave Lewandoski in Orange Beach, AL
"Exactly what I needed for what I could afford."
I was looking for a mixer that would give me relatively quiet, good sounding pre's with 16 mic/line ins to 16 firewire out for live and band recording purposes. I was not needing EQ(although the HP filters on each channel are a huge plus) because, to be honest, I am quite happy with my EQ plugs. I had been eyeing the Mackie 1640i because I know their pre's are super clean and they have the ability to re-route all individual 16 tracks BACK to the board letting me use my plugins for what ever effects I wanted in a live scenario. That being said, I didn't have the $1500 so it'll have to wait. My greatest need was the ability to record 16 channels with decent onboard a/d conversion and this mixer does exactly that.
Sound
I like the pres/converters better than the Mbox 2 I just voluntarily buried. I never liked how mbox 2 sounded(the first mbox was better imo) I don't use the EQ much except the HP filter. The effects are what you would expect on a lower end mixer...not horrible, but not what I would want really use.
Features
The most useful features are by far the 16 pre's all to firewire out at this price! That's what I bought it for and it's doing it's job. It also has USB out but that is of no use to me. For me personally, the least useful feature is the onboard digital effects.
Ease of Use
This product was plug-n-play for me. I hooked the firewire to my iMac(needed a 400/800 converter… read more for iMac), loaded up PT9, adjusted the necessary i/o in the playback engine and I was recording...literally that simple!
Quality
I have only owned the board for about 2 months now but everything is working so far so good.
Value
The value of this is very high at the price point. The only other options(mackie and allen & heath that I'm aware of) for an analog mixer to 16 firewire our starts at about double the price of this mixer.
Manufacturer Support
n/a
The Wow Factor
The convenience at the price point is the main wow for this. It does what I need it to do at a great price.
Musical Background:
Been recording for about 8 years...playing guitar for about 20
Musical Style:
Rock, pop, electronic read less
Sound
I like the pres/converters better than the Mbox 2 I just voluntarily buried. I never liked how mbox 2 sounded(the first mbox was better imo) I don't use the EQ much except the HP filter. The effects are what you would expect on a lower end mixer...not horrible, but not what I would want really use.
Features
The most useful features are by far the 16 pre's all to firewire out at this price! That's what I bought it for and it's doing it's job. It also has USB out but that is of no use to me. For me personally, the least useful feature is the onboard digital effects.
Ease of Use
This product was plug-n-play for me. I hooked the firewire to my iMac(needed a 400/800 converter… read more for iMac), loaded up PT9, adjusted the necessary i/o in the playback engine and I was recording...literally that simple!
Quality
I have only owned the board for about 2 months now but everything is working so far so good.
Value
The value of this is very high at the price point. The only other options(mackie and allen & heath that I'm aware of) for an analog mixer to 16 firewire our starts at about double the price of this mixer.
Manufacturer Support
n/a
The Wow Factor
The convenience at the price point is the main wow for this. It does what I need it to do at a great price.
Musical Background:
Been recording for about 8 years...playing guitar for about 20
Musical Style:
Rock, pop, electronic read less
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