DISC Phonic Helix Board 24 MKII Firewire Mixer

Full Description

96 kHz FireWire interface for streaming 18 independent channels of audio to computer with near-zero latency

S/PDIF digital output

16 Microphone preamps

16 high-definition digital multi-effects (32/40-bit DSP engine)

Dual-directional I/O pod saves tabletop and rack space

Steinberg Cubase LE workstation software included

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